New restaurant - Frida

Jeanzb1 · 03-27-2026, 02:12 PM

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 · 03-27-2026, 06:44 PM

We really need a Lobster place.

Mr. V · 03-27-2026, 10:39 PM

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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 · 03-28-2026, 06:39 AM

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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 · 03-28-2026, 09:40 AM

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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 · 03-28-2026, 12:40 PM

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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 · 03-28-2026, 02:19 PM

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

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

ishoot308 · 03-29-2026, 02:39 PM

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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 · 03-29-2026, 02:45 PM

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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

I just got the chills.

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BillTex · 03-29-2026, 09:08 PM

It kills me what some people think is Mexican food…

garysanfran · 03-30-2026, 07:57 AM

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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 · 03-30-2026, 08:08 AM

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

ishoot308 · 03-30-2026, 08:11 AM

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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 · 03-30-2026, 08:52 AM

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

WinnisquamZ · 03-30-2026, 08:59 AM

Hahaha

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Mr. V · 03-30-2026, 02:25 PM

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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 · 03-30-2026, 04:53 PM

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 · 03-30-2026, 05:42 PM

The margaritas will be important....

WinnisquamZ · 03-30-2026, 06:06 PM

How many restaurants from Epping have tried Laconia?

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retired · 04-05-2026, 08:25 AM

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 · 04-05-2026, 09:43 AM

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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 · 04-06-2026, 12:43 PM

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 · 04-06-2026, 12:50 PM

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 · 05-23-2026, 10:43 AM

Passed by Frida on Thursday and it was open.

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Slickcraft · 05-23-2026, 11:26 AM

Web site:

https://www.fridamexicanbargrillalton.com/

ishoot308 · 05-23-2026, 06:31 PM

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 · 05-23-2026, 10:01 PM

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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 · 05-26-2026, 10:07 AM

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

Tackleman · 05-28-2026, 07:31 PM

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

03-27-2026, 02:12 PM	#1
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 561 Thanks: 644 Thanked 178 Times in 96 Posts	New restaurant - Frida 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. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,473 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	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 __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

04-06-2026, 12:50 PM	#23
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,280 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	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. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-23-2026, 06:31 PM	#26
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,531 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 5,465 Times in 2,142 Posts	Lunch @ Frida 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 __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,603 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	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

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WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,238 Thanks: 223 Thanked 705 Times in 473 Posts	How many restaurants from Epping have tried Laconia? Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

04-05-2026, 08:25 AM	#20
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 194 Thanks: 2 Thanked 78 Times in 46 Posts	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.

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Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 561 Thanks: 644 Thanked 178 Times in 96 Posts	Passed by Frida on Thursday and it was open. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,384 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	Web site: https://www.fridamexicanbargrillalton.com/

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,603 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	We have been to Frida multiple times so far, being that I live 3 minutes away. Every meal has been great.

05-28-2026, 07:31 PM	#29
Tackleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 70 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Frida Went there for takeout last night. I thought it was excellent. Great portions, very fast service.