The Crazy Gringo

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-09-2009, 01:38 PM

Last Saturday night we went to The Crazy Gringo at Weirs Beach and had an excellent time and fantastic food.

Our vegetarian was very happy with her build your own burrito. I had the best Chimichanga that I have ever had in my life. I opted for shredded chicken, mushrooms and spinach. The rice was very flavorful and quite moist. (Warning for the vegetarians out there - it is made with chicken stock. Our waitress realized Kayla was a vegetarian and told her about the chicken broth.) The others had build your own burritos and chimichangas too and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Our waitress was very personable and prompt. Before the sodas were empty, a new one was brought right over. (Free refills.) We will definitely go back to The Crazy Gringo. It was much better than any chain Mexican restaurant we have been to. I hope you will give The Crazy Gringo a try and will have the same great experience too!

sa meredith · 07-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Finally, a Crazy Gringo thread. Way overdue!
I was turned onto this place by a good friend 4 years back. The funny thing is, if not for him, I would have never even considered going in. Just a stereotype, I guess. It really is a biker bar.
You see all the bikes lined up, and the way the folks having a but (smoking) out front are dressed....and if it is not your style, you'd think..."no way". But you'd be very wrong! Yes, they are for sure, hard core bikers, but the place and people are great. There certainly are cliques at the bar, but no biggie.
When the bar is full, we always grab one of the high tops located right were you walk in....you always get a friendly greeting. And there is nothing in the world like their margarita, served in a mason jar, when coming in out of the sun, after a day of boating.
Before heading thru the channel, I always pull the boat into the Weirs, and head up for a drink and a snack. The free chips and salsa are unreal (largest chips you'll see). Lately, we've been getting the Southwestern Eggroll, on the recommendation of the waitress Jasmine.
And on that note, she too is fantastic. I've been going for 4 years or so, and I'm sure she has a ton of regulars, but somehow, each spring, on my first visit, she'll give me smile and say ..."Margarita, rocks, salt...right?"....Of course, the memory probably comes from the fact that at times, friends and I have made a bit of an impression...but it's all good.
If you are a fan of "chain Mexican", Chilis and such..go to this place, and the food will blow you away.
And if you enjoy a few drinks...same deal. Give it a bid.

AB_Monterey · 07-09-2009, 09:14 PM

We love the Gringo.

We were there on the first Saturday of Bike Week. It was packed.

The Big Kahuna · 07-10-2009, 06:46 AM

You have to try the Steak Grande Burito, it is the biggest thing you have ever seen. I always say they should give it to you free if you eat the whole thing, it is that big. It is great tasting also. I get it all the time when I go there. It is not just a biker bar, it is a locals bar as well, some of the locals just happen to ride bikes and there are always new faces in there all the time, mostly people on vacation. A lot of weekend regulars as well.

donnamatrix · 07-10-2009, 01:44 PM

We were there weekened of 6/27/09. It was packed, as usualy, but the food is always fresh and really good. Much better than the place in Laconia, which seems to cover everything in melted cheese and never use fresh cilantro.

hazelnut · 07-12-2009, 10:47 AM

I have many friends who frequent the Gringo and when I'm down at the Weirs I can usually pop in and see them. The bartenders are usually quick and friendly and sometimes there is live music. I was able to frequent the Gringo on the Snowmobile many times this past winter. Come to think of it I'm way overdue for a visit to the Gringo. Any of you facebook folks out there check out the "Crazy Gringo" fan-page.

angela4design · 07-13-2009, 07:38 AM

Do they still do half price lunches on weekdays?

Marko · 08-04-2010, 07:37 PM

we were at the Weirs all last week and tried out a lot of places and we tried the Crazy Gringo for dinner....
last Tuesday the Laconia Citizen had a Buy One Entree get Half Off another Entree coupon.......
so we took them up on their offer.......
we walked in and the bar was packed and only a few dining tables were taken.....
the waitress told us to sit wherever we felt.........we choose one of the pub tables with two pub chairs.......
pretty festive atmosphere and maybe a little loud on the drinking side...
the waitress came over and said hi and introduced herself.........
we presented our coupon and which she had never seen before and went to check on that.........
she came back with a nice basket of chips and said we could order whatever we would like.......
they would take off half of the lower priced meal......

we ordered the Cheese Enchiladas for $8.99 which came with refried beans and rice......
and the $7.99 Tostados that was piled very high, came with the same........
huge portions and tasty.......served a little bit different than what we are use to here in the South......

didn't have to wait long for the food and the service was good as the waitress kept refilling our waters and asking if we need anything else.......

the bill came to $13 plus tax.......no one can complain about that......
left a nice tip as the service was good........
and they boxed our leftovers for us.......plenty left for another meal

overall the place was okay for dinner.....probably better for lunch as the drinking crowd won't be so loud......
plus I think this more of a drinking establishment versus an eating establishment.......
if we did this again for dinner..........
we'd have drinks at the Crazy Gringo and probably head to one of the other eating places on the boulevard....

Marko
St. Petersburg, FL

Argie's Wife · 08-04-2010, 07:45 PM

Argie's band will be playing there tomorrow (Thursday) night... if you like blues, classic rock, Texas blues, etc., then you'd like his band... I think the gig kicks off at 8pm. (Argie is the guitarist... the band is WiseGuys...)

And you gotta order a house margarita - they're served in a Mason jar - the way they should be...

VitaBene · 08-04-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Argie's band will be playing there tomorrow (Thursday) night... if you like blues, classic rock, Texas blues, etc., then you'd like his band... I think the gig kicks off at 8pm. (Argie is the guitarist... the band is WiseGuys...)

And you gotta order a house margarita - they're served in a Mason jar - the way they should be...

Maybe a good excuse to take the bike to the Weirs tomorrow!

Hermit Cover · 08-05-2010, 08:36 PM

and the food wasn't bad either. Just came from a great dinner at the Crazy Gringo...my first visit..but to be honest I went to hear Argies Wife's husband's band ( That would make him Argie., on lead guitar) ...some really good music there. Right you are...the food is really well prepared and very tasty...the service was excellent. Where else can you go for good Mexican food, see and hear some good live music, and watch Adrian Beltre hit a grand slam home run on the flat screens.

Life is Good!

Argie's Wife · 08-05-2010, 10:59 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words - I read your post to Argie and he also says 'thank you'! Glad you enjoyed yourself - that's the goal of anyone on a night out, isn't it?

Wish I could have made it tonight - sitters are scarce in the summer months....

jkjoshuatree · 08-05-2010, 11:48 PM

If your kids don't mind 2 crazy Golden Retrievers tagging along!!

hazelnut · 05-05-2011, 05:14 PM

A very close friend of mine is in a band called "Section XII" and they will be playing the Crazy Gringo tomorrow night May 6th. The venue is on the small side for these guys as they usually pack Boston area bars with tons of people as they are very good. They play a huge variety of music, you will be entertained. So if you're looking for something to do head on over.

07-09-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	The Crazy Gringo Last Saturday night we went to The Crazy Gringo at Weirs Beach and had an excellent time and fantastic food. Our vegetarian was very happy with her build your own burrito. I had the best Chimichanga that I have ever had in my life. I opted for shredded chicken, mushrooms and spinach. The rice was very flavorful and quite moist. (Warning for the vegetarians out there - it is made with chicken stock. Our waitress realized Kayla was a vegetarian and told her about the chicken broth.) The others had build your own burritos and chimichangas too and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Our waitress was very personable and prompt. Before the sodas were empty, a new one was brought right over. (Free refills.) We will definitely go back to The Crazy Gringo. It was much better than any chain Mexican restaurant we have been to. I hope you will give The Crazy Gringo a try and will have the same great experience too!

07-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#2
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	yes yes yes Finally, a Crazy Gringo thread. Way overdue! I was turned onto this place by a good friend 4 years back. The funny thing is, if not for him, I would have never even considered going in. Just a stereotype, I guess. It really is a biker bar. You see all the bikes lined up, and the way the folks having a but (smoking) out front are dressed....and if it is not your style, you'd think..."no way". But you'd be very wrong! Yes, they are for sure, hard core bikers, but the place and people are great. There certainly are cliques at the bar, but no biggie. When the bar is full, we always grab one of the high tops located right were you walk in....you always get a friendly greeting. And there is nothing in the world like their margarita, served in a mason jar, when coming in out of the sun, after a day of boating. Before heading thru the channel, I always pull the boat into the Weirs, and head up for a drink and a snack. The free chips and salsa are unreal (largest chips you'll see). Lately, we've been getting the Southwestern Eggroll, on the recommendation of the waitress Jasmine. And on that note, she too is fantastic. I've been going for 4 years or so, and I'm sure she has a ton of regulars, but somehow, each spring, on my first visit, she'll give me smile and say ..."Margarita, rocks, salt...right?"....Of course, the memory probably comes from the fact that at times, friends and I have made a bit of an impression...but it's all good. If you are a fan of "chain Mexican", Chilis and such..go to this place, and the food will blow you away. And if you enjoy a few drinks...same deal. Give it a bid.

07-10-2009, 06:46 AM	#4
The Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilford Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The Gringo is great You have to try the Steak Grande Burito, it is the biggest thing you have ever seen. I always say they should give it to you free if you eat the whole thing, it is that big. It is great tasting also. I get it all the time when I go there. It is not just a biker bar, it is a locals bar as well, some of the locals just happen to ride bikes and there are always new faces in there all the time, mostly people on vacation. A lot of weekend regulars as well.

07-10-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Crazy Gringo We were there weekened of 6/27/09. It was packed, as usualy, but the food is always fresh and really good. Much better than the place in Laconia, which seems to cover everything in melted cheese and never use fresh cilantro.

07-12-2009, 10:47 AM	#6
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Love the Gringo! I have many friends who frequent the Gringo and when I'm down at the Weirs I can usually pop in and see them. The bartenders are usually quick and friendly and sometimes there is live music. I was able to frequent the Gringo on the Snowmobile many times this past winter. Come to think of it I'm way overdue for a visit to the Gringo. Any of you facebook folks out there check out the "Crazy Gringo" fan-page.

07-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	We love the Gringo. We were there on the first Saturday of Bike Week. It was packed.

07-13-2009, 07:38 AM	#7
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Agreed Do they still do half price lunches on weekdays?

08-04-2010, 07:37 PM	#8
Marko Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Coupon - Buy One - Get One Half Off we were at the Weirs all last week and tried out a lot of places and we tried the Crazy Gringo for dinner.... last Tuesday the Laconia Citizen had a Buy One Entree get Half Off another Entree coupon....... so we took them up on their offer....... we walked in and the bar was packed and only a few dining tables were taken..... the waitress told us to sit wherever we felt.........we choose one of the pub tables with two pub chairs....... pretty festive atmosphere and maybe a little loud on the drinking side... the waitress came over and said hi and introduced herself......... we presented our coupon and which she had never seen before and went to check on that......... she came back with a nice basket of chips and said we could order whatever we would like....... they would take off half of the lower priced meal...... we ordered the Cheese Enchiladas for $8.99 which came with refried beans and rice...... and the $7.99 Tostados that was piled very high, came with the same........ huge portions and tasty.......served a little bit different than what we are use to here in the South...... didn't have to wait long for the food and the service was good as the waitress kept refilling our waters and asking if we need anything else....... the bill came to $13 plus tax.......no one can complain about that...... left a nice tip as the service was good........ and they boxed our leftovers for us.......plenty left for another meal overall the place was okay for dinner.....probably better for lunch as the drinking crowd won't be so loud...... plus I think this more of a drinking establishment versus an eating establishment....... if we did this again for dinner.......... we'd have drinks at the Crazy Gringo and probably head to one of the other eating places on the boulevard.... Marko St. Petersburg, FL

08-04-2010, 07:45 PM	#9
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Argie's band will be playing there tomorrow (Thursday) night... if you like blues, classic rock, Texas blues, etc., then you'd like his band... I think the gig kicks off at 8pm. (Argie is the guitarist... the band is WiseGuys...) And you gotta order a house margarita - they're served in a Mason jar - the way they should be...

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08-05-2010, 08:36 PM	#11
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Very good... and the food wasn't bad either. Just came from a great dinner at the Crazy Gringo...my first visit..but to be honest I went to hear Argies Wife's husband's band ( That would make him Argie., on lead guitar) ...some really good music there. Right you are...the food is really well prepared and very tasty...the service was excellent. Where else can you go for good Mexican food, see and hear some good live music, and watch Adrian Beltre hit a grand slam home run on the flat screens. Life is Good!

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08-05-2010, 10:59 PM	#12
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Thanks so much for the kind words - I read your post to Argie and he also says 'thank you'! Glad you enjoyed yourself - that's the goal of anyone on a night out, isn't it? Wish I could have made it tonight - sitters are scarce in the summer months....

08-05-2010, 11:48 PM	#13
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	I Would've Sat For Ya AW!! If your kids don't mind 2 crazy Golden Retrievers tagging along!! __________________ Dream out loud.

05-05-2011, 05:14 PM	#14
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Gringo Fans A very close friend of mine is in a band called "Section XII" and they will be playing the Crazy Gringo tomorrow night May 6th. The venue is on the small side for these guys as they usually pack Boston area bars with tons of people as they are very good. They play a huge variety of music, you will be entertained. So if you're looking for something to do head on over.