New restaurant - Frida

[Jeanzb1]

We just passed by the old William Tell restaurant in West Alton, and there is a sign that says FRIDA is opening soon. It’s going to be a Mexican restaurant.


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[Descant]

We really need a Lobster place.

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by Jeanzb1

We just passed by the old William Tell restaurant in West Alton, and there is a sign up saying Frida will open soon. It is a Mexican restaurant.

Ugh.

More lousy Mexican food in NH: what, can't anybody cook it correctly in NH?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Ugh.

More lousy Mexican food in NH: what, can't anybody cook it correctly in NH?

Have you tried Vida in the Weirs? I think it’s excellent!…
But I agree we don’t need another Mexican restaurant we have more than enough now in the area.

Dan

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Have you tried Vida in the Weirs? I think it’s excellent!…
But I agree we don’t need another Mexican restaurant we have more than enough now in the area.

Dan

LOVE Vida—that Hawaiian fajitas dish = killer!

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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Have you tried Vida in the Weirs?

Yes, unfortunately, that is the one I had in mind.

I ordered lunch there two summers ago and it was not good: the beef was gristly and I spit out a few bites of it; the beans and rice were blah.

I recall having some pretty decent Mexican food a couple years earlier at El Jimador in Belmont.

[8gv]

Mexican food, like pizza and Chinese food, is a personal taste.

One person's yum is another person's yuck.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

LOVE Vida—that Hawaiian fajitas dish = killer!

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Thanks Think!

We went for lunch there today and I tried the “Fajitas Hawaiinas” based on your recommendation! You are quite correct it was “killer”! Best dish I have had there! Enough on the plate to easily feed two hungry people also!

Here’s a pic!

Dan

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thanks Think!

We went for lunch there today and I tried the “Fajitas Hawaiinas” based on your recommendation! You are quite correct it was “killer”! Best dish I have had there! Enough on the plate to easily feed two hungry people also!

Here’s a pic!

Dan

I just got the chills.

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[BillTex]

It kills me what some people think is Mexican food…

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by BillTex

It kills me what some people think is Mexican food…

I've spent a lot of time in Mexico. In 2025, was the first time I saw burritos on a menu and they were nothing like the Mission Style I get in San Francisco.

[tis]

I had a Mexican friend and her food tasted nothing like what we get in the restaurants here.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

I've spent a lot of time in Mexico. In 2025, was the first time I saw burritos on a menu and they were nothing like the Mission Style I get in San Francisco.

Even Fajitas are not considered true "Mexican"... Fajitas are "Tex-Mex". I would guess that 99.9% of most Mexican restaurants serve Tex-Mex. I am perfectly OK with that as long as the food is good!

Dan

[TomC]

What's next? People in China don't eat General Tso chicken?

[WinnisquamZ]

Hahaha


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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by TomC

What's next? People in China don't eat General Tso chicken?

Well they don't have chop suey...that is an American invention, same as the burrito.

[codeman671]

We usually do El Jimador but wanted to branch out this weekend. We tried to hit Casa Lago on Friday and were immediately turned off by the shrieking karaoke that was going on and left. I guess they do it both Fridays and Saturdays. The parking lot was full so someone must be a fan?

We ended up at Frontera in Tilton, it was pretty decent. I would go again.

I am happy to see Frida going in, I have heard their place in Epping gets rave reviews. It is VERY close to my house, so that makes it even better! Easy for my teenager to drop us off and pick us up

[garysanfran]

The margaritas will be important....

[WinnisquamZ]

How many restaurants from Epping have tried Laconia?


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[retired]

I can't see a Mexican restaurant doing well in that location. They are a dime a dozen these days. Good luck to the new owners.

[TomC]

Originally Posted by retired

I can't see a Mexican restaurant doing well in that location.

I agree - that location is a bit out of the heavy tourist areas, so it needs to be a "destination" restaurant of some kind.

[Mr. V]

Frankly I'm somewhat surprised that an enterprisiing restauranteur hasn't contacted the former owners of the Tell in order to get all the recipes of what was served there and then buy the building and recreate the former menu.

There is CLEAR demand for that, as opposed to what has followed since the Tell closed.

*loved their Eggs Benedict*

[BroadHopper]

After enjoying Mexican at Cafe Coyote in Palm Springs, I say the restaurants in the area has a long way to go for decent food. The small 'rita is bigger than our large! Great skinny 'rita! All tequila is Mezcal.

[Jeanzb1]

Passed by Frida on Thursday and it was open.


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[Slickcraft]

Web site:

https://www.fridamexicanbargrillalton.com/

[ishoot308]

We went to Frida for lunch today. Food and service was very good. A few minor bugs to work out being so new but for the most very good!

I had the Polo Fundido which I thought was excellent!

We will return!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

How many restaurants from Epping have tried Laconia?


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Epping is turning into the Mexican food capital of NH....I would know!

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[codeman671]

We have been to Frida multiple times so far, being that I live 3 minutes away. Every meal has been great.

[Tackleman]

Went there for takeout last night. I thought it was excellent. Great portions, very fast service.

[Dad207]

I really wanted to like this place as it is so close to my home, but walked away pretty disappointed.

There did not appear to be a bartender, though perhaps one came in later, no one at the bar anyway, but nothing there, no cozy feel, or any feel for that matter, to recommend it. Too bad, I like a neighborhood bar

No hostess, so we walked into the dining room and a server showed us to a table. Wednesday night, not crowded, table not set, sat for a while before a very nice server came by. Drinks ordered along with a Queso dip-- beer cold, dip and free salsa all good, but the rest of the meal was disappointing. Our quite sincere server was mostly untrained: had to ask for napkins and utensils; had to ask for water. food pretty slow coming out; surprising in light of the sparse crowd.

No wine listed, I didn't ask.

Big portions, sure, but pretty bland overall; my wife had chicken fajitas, and I had birrias tacos. Prices quite reasonable and a very broad menu-- something for everyone, I think, but the food overall? Meh-- I'd prefer a smaller portion that has some real flavor.

Dining room needs work: nothing on the walls, floors bare-- it will be loud when the crowd hits in the summer. They need to staff up, and train their people, or they will have a disaster on their hands when summer is in full swing.

[smith point boater]

Have to say our experiences there have been quite the opposite. Give them another try