20 Best Mexican Restaurants near Old Orchard Beach

“Wonderful staff and food. Reasonable prices.“

“My husband and I came in for date night. It was our first time. It was hands down the best most authentic tasting food we have had in the area! The vibe was amazing. Decor was festive and bright. You must try the creamy margarita with the toasted coconut edge. It was 10 out of 10 experience and we will absolutely be back!!!!“

“The food was excellent! The young man who made our tableside guacamole and our waiter were two of the best serves I have ever encountered! This place is TopShelf!“

“my boyfriend and I are visiting from boston for new years and chose this as our NYE dinner spot, and it did not disappoint! I honestly wasn’t expecting much out of this place, but my expectations were surpassed. the vibe was really nice with all of the mood lighting, the staff was super friendly, and the food was delicious (& i’m not even huge on seafood). we got the carne asada fries, chipotle chicken, and fish tacos - all of which were so good. only gripe is that I reserved a “lounge” table and was seated at a tiny high top. other than that it was a great experience“

“Ate there this evening celebrating my wife's birthday. Service, food, atmosphere was just amazing! Staff singing while presenting a free lava cake and Ice cream.... AMAZING evening! Highly recommended.“

“The BEST authentic Mexican food you can find this far north! Nothing else can come close! The tacos and huaraches are phenomenal! definitely will be back“

“This place rocks and I had the best $11 lunch. The puffy avo and shrimp tacos are my favorite. I went early and it wasn’t busy so I was able to get a little solo work lunch in and the server Luis was SO nice and welcoming. I also didn’t realize the have a kids changing table in the bathroom and most places in Portland aren’t kid friendly so I think I’ll come back with my kids soon because I’m already hungry for another taco and a happy upbeat welcoming atmosphere.“

“We had them cater our backyard wedding and they were fantastic! Everyone raved about the food and the service. Super easy to work with and VERY reasonably priced! I couldn’t recommend them enough!“

“Best food in town 10 of 10“

“An absolute gem in the heart of the old port. The margaritas are the best in all of Portland and served by the friendliest / warmest locals around. Not enough space to talk about the divine cuisine. ¡Salud!“

“Nothing but good food and good vibes“

“Fresh delicious authentic mexican food served with a smile. We love our neighborhood restaurant without the chain restaurant feel. It's been a great addition to the Dunstan area....“

“It’s my dad’s and my go-to lunch spot, especially after Sunday morning church. Since he can’t hear from his left ear due to surgery, noisy places are hard for him to tolerate. El Rayo is perfect because it has a calm, comfortable atmosphere.“

“10/10!!! My husband & I had to take the 1.5 hour drive to Portland for an appoinment. We came across this wonderful place while searching for a delicious lunch. Wonderful, superb authentic food! we tried the house made jalepeno poppers (ginormous & fresh) to start. Husband had the pork chimichanga (pork cooked to perfection) & I had to try the fried green tomato tacos. Blown away by all the flavors! Abby was our awesome server who served up a wonderfully funny sense of humor! Be careful though, she BITES!!! 😂“

“The best tacos around! Carne asada and pastor, sooo dang delicious!“

“One of the best brunch spots in Portland Maine. And they do dinner!
From the gorgeous velvet booth seating, to the crispy potatoes and churros, the service, food and ambiance is outstanding. Our lovely server Coco and the FOH manager Leah create such a warm and welcoming experience.
Highlights are the horchata (get it half & half with cold brew for caffeine.) The churros are outstanding, potatoes are a must and you can’t go wrong with any of the main dishes.
Enjoy and don’t forget…tip your servers and bartenders 😘“

“Taco Trio is the best mexican food in Portland. It’s hard to find good Mexican food on the east coast in general. Plus, the staff is so friendly, nice, and gives great recommendations. It’s really refreshing. Sooo so so glad my friend introduced me to Taco Trio. :)“

“Delicious specials and the chicken tortillas soup is outstanding.“

“Friendly staff. great bar activities such as billiards and darts. A good beer selection. Hmm, I was expecting a big mexican restaurant, but it's really a small bar with a small menu. I had the birria tacos and they were excellent. I would recommend this place for some tacos and some beers and a game of pool after work would be great“

“This Taco Bell is magical. The food is always amazing. The employees are always amazing. The music is consistently horrible and baffling in the very best possible way. Nowhere in this world is perfect, but this is an exceptional Taco Bell. This specific Taco Bell in Biddeford is amazing. I wish I could give 10 stars. I wish there were a way to tip the employees for excellent service without things getting weird.“