Crazy Gringo

speed · 08-16-2019, 12:52 PM

Been going to "Gringos" for several years now and noticed in the last 3 visits a deterioration in the food and service.
Apparently they are short of help like so many others and the waitress was telling people sitting at tables they could not even take their order until they were finished with a group of 6 that had come in. For the third time in a row the food served to us, which we have ordered before, was just not up to what we have expected from this place.
We gave it three tries but now realize there is a problem at Gringo's and we will not eat there again. I nope they can fix "their" problem because Gringo's used to be one of our favorite places to go. Used to be!!

joey2665 · 08-16-2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by speed

Been going to "Gringos" for several years now and noticed in the last 3 visits a deterioration in the food and service.
Apparently they are short of help like so many others and the waitress was telling people sitting at tables they could not even take their order until they were finished with a group of 6 that had come in. For the third time in a row the food served to us, which we have ordered before, was just not up to what we have expected from this place.
We gave it three tries but now realize there is a problem at Gringo's and we will not eat there again. I nope they can fix "their" problem because Gringo's used to be one of our favorite places to go. Used to be!!

If you go back are read many of the restaurant threads this season you will see this is an ongoing issue for many establishments in the area and in fact has led to Faro Italian Grill not far from Gringo's to close early for the season due to lack of workers.

Food quality you can blame management but the help issue you really cannot. It's been a struggle and will more than likely continue to be an issue

Hillcountry · 08-16-2019, 01:01 PM

Haven’t been there since it was “Nothin’ Fancy”
It was great back then...as in all things...”nothin’ lasts forever”

Woodsy · 08-22-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by speed

Been going to "Gringos" for several years now and noticed in the last 3 visits a deterioration in the food and service.
Apparently they are short of help like so many others and the waitress was telling people sitting at tables they could not even take their order until they were finished with a group of 6 that had come in. For the third time in a row the food served to us, which we have ordered before, was just not up to what we have expected from this place.
We gave it three tries but now realize there is a problem at Gringo's and we will not eat there again. I nope they can fix "their" problem because Gringo's used to be one of our favorite places to go. Used to be!!

Was this Saturday 10-AUG?

Woodsy

Nagigator · 08-30-2019, 03:19 PM

Had lunch at the Gringo yesterday. Friendly attentive bartender, great margaritas and a yummy lunch. Must admit it was pretty quiet in there. Still got the old Fancy vibe.

BroadHopper · 08-31-2019, 09:49 AM

I believe the owner Al Giguere died recently at Myrtle Beach. Has anyone able to find the obit?

trfour · 08-31-2019, 04:44 PM

Sad to hear.

A Great Restaurant takes a 24/7/365 commitment, even on days off.

Great Northern Cleaning · 09-01-2019, 07:15 PM

We stopped in today for a mid afternoon lunch. The place was packed, the food was awesome! Just an FYI....Al is not the present owner of Crazy Gringos. He was the owner when is was Nothin’ Fancy and was a really nice guy. Have no info beyond that.

gravy boat · 09-03-2019, 06:19 AM

We visited the Gringo for a late lunch on Labor Day and it was crowded, the food was good and the service at the bar friendly and prompt. Positive experience overall.

08-16-2019, 12:52 PM	#1
speed Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Crazy Gringo Been going to "Gringos" for several years now and noticed in the last 3 visits a deterioration in the food and service. Apparently they are short of help like so many others and the waitress was telling people sitting at tables they could not even take their order until they were finished with a group of 6 that had come in. For the third time in a row the food served to us, which we have ordered before, was just not up to what we have expected from this place. We gave it three tries but now realize there is a problem at Gringo's and we will not eat there again. I nope they can fix "their" problem because Gringo's used to be one of our favorite places to go. Used to be!!

08-30-2019, 03:19 PM	#5
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	still good Had lunch at the Gringo yesterday. Friendly attentive bartender, great margaritas and a yummy lunch. Must admit it was pretty quiet in there. Still got the old Fancy vibe.

08-31-2019, 09:49 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3,180 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	Nothin' Fancy I believe the owner Al Giguere died recently at Myrtle Beach. Has anyone able to find the obit? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-31-2019, 04:44 PM	#7
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Nothin' Fancy Sad to hear. A Great Restaurant takes a 24/7/365 commitment, even on days off. Attached Images __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

09-01-2019, 07:15 PM	#8
Great Northern Cleaning Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belmont Posts: 89 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	Awesome...... We stopped in today for a mid afternoon lunch. The place was packed, the food was awesome! Just an FYI....Al is not the present owner of Crazy Gringos. He was the owner when is was Nothin’ Fancy and was a really nice guy. Have no info beyond that.

08-16-2019, 01:01 PM	#3
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Haven’t been there since it was “Nothin’ Fancy” It was great back then...as in all things...”nothin’ lasts forever”

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09-03-2019, 06:19 AM	#9
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 589 Thanks: 596 Thanked 199 Times in 100 Posts	Positive visit We visited the Gringo for a late lunch on Labor Day and it was crowded, the food was good and the service at the bar friendly and prompt. Positive experience overall.