New Mexican in Vineyard's location?

Overlake97 · 03-20-2011, 10:36 AM

Does anyone know anything about the mexican restaurant that is "opening soon" (according to their sign) in the former Vineyards location?

Winnigirl83 · 03-28-2011, 08:28 AM

I drove by the other day and noticed the mexican restaurant sign is no longer there. Anyone have any information?

diz · 03-28-2011, 09:21 AM

It looks like the sign that was set up near the street is hung on the doors now.

valhala · 03-28-2011, 11:51 AM

Looks like sign on door says; "El Jimador" Mexican restaurant.
After an internet search, I found a company called Saymore Trophy & Signs has posted on website that they have been selected to provide signs for this new restaurant opening in Belmont, NH - May 5 !
Wonder if it is a chain ?

redc5 · 03-28-2011, 05:00 PM

El Jimador is a popular tequila in Mexico

MarkinNH · 03-28-2011, 06:29 PM

I look forward to their grand opening, I wish it was earlier then May 5th but I'll do my best to be patient.
I sure am up for trying some good authentic Mexican cuisine so I hope thats what their going to be offering.

Overlake97 · 03-29-2011, 09:08 AM

Good detective work Valhala! It would/will be nice to have a good, sit-down mexican place in Laconia. The one in the Weirs, I'm not even sure what the name is now (Crazy Gringo?), is OK but it's really more Tex/Mex and always seemed more like a bar where you could also get some mexican if you wanted to. Prices were a bit on the high side too, at least for what I usually ordered (shredded beef burrito, which always was pretty good come to think of it!). In any case, I'm definitely looking forward to checking out El Jimador.

(Hey May 5th...Cinco de Mayo!)

Winnigirl83 · 03-29-2011, 12:37 PM

Would LOVE a sit down Mexican restaurant, too.

BTW here's the definition of El Jimador (which is how they named the tequilla):

""El Jimador" is the name given to the experienced farmer who selects and cultivates the legendary and unique Blue Agave, Nature’s most precious gift to Mexico.

The man whose most very basic instinct commands respect for these plants, whose knowing eyes identify those, which after ten years of cultivation, have reached maturity, and whose strength and skilled management of his tools, bring the finest speciments to harvest. It is the fruit of only these finest plants which we use to produce this most excellent of Tequilas. We proudly name Tequila "El Jimador" in honour of these men, and we proudly present to the world the fruit of their labour."

Overlake97 · 04-30-2011, 01:13 PM

I was shocked to see them open the other day, and went in for dinner on Friday (April 29th). In a word: Excellent. At any new mexican restaurant I usually get Chile Verde as a comparison dish, and Jimador's was as good as any I've had. They're a lot like La Caretta in Manchester, etc., but I think maybe better. The pork was perfectly braised, not at all fatty, and just fell apart in the verde sauce. Accompanied by pinto beans (not refried), the usual mexican rice, and some pico de gallo in a tiny tortilla bowl, the taste mix was well beyond what I had anticipated (I had planned to be happy with simply "OK," for this much needed sit down mexican place in Laconia). Their Pollo Poblano, my wife's choice, was also "quite good" (and I agreed), and we both also like their salsa. We asked for extra, as usual, in case we needed to ladle it onto the food, but that wasn't necessary.

At the moment they're still waiting for their liquor license, but expect to get it any day. Because the menu seemed more permanent and fleshed out than one would expect in a place this new, I asked the waitress and she said they have another location in Nashua (she thought). I've never seen that Jimador show up on Google, so maybe it's called something else.

The crowd for Friday night was pretty good, especially considering they had literally just opened the day before. When we arrived (early) about 5:30PM, there were about 6 tables (booths) filled in the left side of what used to be Vineyards, but when we left there were only about 4 still available. I'm guessing that in a few weeks we'll start to see waits on Fridays and Saturdays.

JPC · 04-30-2011, 03:15 PM

Where exactly is this restaurant located?

Winnisquamguy · 04-30-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JPC

Where exactly is this restaurant located?

On Rt 3 almost right across from Shooters.If you want to put it in your gps its
171 Daniel Webster Highway
Belmont, NH 03220

Rattlesnake Guy · 04-30-2011, 04:15 PM

http://todosquepaso.com/wordpress/20...es-el-jimador/

jetskier · 04-30-2011, 06:40 PM

We went there for dinner tonight. They have a large menu and much of the food was very traditional. The prices were quite reasonable.

They don't have their liquor license yet. We were told that they expect to have it in two weeks. It looks like they are going to set up a bar on one side; the other side is currently restaurant seating.

The food was fresh and very high quality. The service was fast and attentive. We will certainly be back. Please don't go there as I don't want to have to wait for a table.

Jetskier

Hermit Cover · 04-30-2011, 10:22 PM

For a restaurant to be open only a very short time..this one is up and running like it's been there for a long time. Tonite at 6:30 the dining room was full. The menu is traditional Mexican and the food is fresh, flavorful, served hot, and well prepared. Lots of choices and plenty of reasons to back again and again. Was very pleased with the Camorones (shrimp) Cocktail...The wait staff is well-trained and hustles. Mrs. HC and I will make this a weekly stop ... YUM!!!!

03-20-2011, 10:36 AM	#1
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	New Mexican in Vineyard's location? Does anyone know anything about the mexican restaurant that is "opening soon" (according to their sign) in the former Vineyards location?

03-29-2011, 09:08 AM	#7
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Thumbs up for sit-down Mex Good detective work Valhala! It would/will be nice to have a good, sit-down mexican place in Laconia. The one in the Weirs, I'm not even sure what the name is now (Crazy Gringo?), is OK but it's really more Tex/Mex and always seemed more like a bar where you could also get some mexican if you wanted to. Prices were a bit on the high side too, at least for what I usually ordered (shredded beef burrito, which always was pretty good come to think of it!). In any case, I'm definitely looking forward to checking out El Jimador. (Hey May 5th...Cinco de Mayo!)

04-30-2011, 01:13 PM	#9
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	El Jimador is NOW OPEN I was shocked to see them open the other day, and went in for dinner on Friday (April 29th). In a word: Excellent. At any new mexican restaurant I usually get Chile Verde as a comparison dish, and Jimador's was as good as any I've had. They're a lot like La Caretta in Manchester, etc., but I think maybe better. The pork was perfectly braised, not at all fatty, and just fell apart in the verde sauce. Accompanied by pinto beans (not refried), the usual mexican rice, and some pico de gallo in a tiny tortilla bowl, the taste mix was well beyond what I had anticipated (I had planned to be happy with simply "OK," for this much needed sit down mexican place in Laconia). Their Pollo Poblano, my wife's choice, was also "quite good" (and I agreed), and we both also like their salsa. We asked for extra, as usual, in case we needed to ladle it onto the food, but that wasn't necessary. At the moment they're still waiting for their liquor license, but expect to get it any day. Because the menu seemed more permanent and fleshed out than one would expect in a place this new, I asked the waitress and she said they have another location in Nashua (she thought). I've never seen that Jimador show up on Google, so maybe it's called something else. The crowd for Friday night was pretty good, especially considering they had literally just opened the day before. When we arrived (early) about 5:30PM, there were about 6 tables (booths) filled in the left side of what used to be Vineyards, but when we left there were only about 4 still available. I'm guessing that in a few weeks we'll start to see waits on Fridays and Saturdays.

04-30-2011, 03:15 PM	#10
JPC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Milford, NH Posts: 161 Thanks: 44 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Location Where exactly is this restaurant located?

04-30-2011, 04:15 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	This might help http://todosquepaso.com/wordpress/20...es-el-jimador/ Attached Images

03-28-2011, 08:28 AM	#2
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 116 Thanks: 41 Thanked 29 Times in 11 Posts	I drove by the other day and noticed the mexican restaurant sign is no longer there. Anyone have any information?

03-28-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
diz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 141 Thanks: 125 Thanked 35 Times in 20 Posts	It looks like the sign that was set up near the street is hung on the doors now.

03-28-2011, 11:51 AM	#4
valhala Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Looks like sign on door says; "El Jimador" Mexican restaurant. After an internet search, I found a company called Saymore Trophy & Signs has posted on website that they have been selected to provide signs for this new restaurant opening in Belmont, NH - May 5 ! Wonder if it is a chain ?

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03-28-2011, 05:00 PM	#5
redc5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	El Jimador is a popular tequila in Mexico

03-28-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
MarkinNH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 392 Thanks: 177 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	I look forward to their grand opening, I wish it was earlier then May 5th but I'll do my best to be patient. I sure am up for trying some good authentic Mexican cuisine so I hope thats what their going to be offering.

03-29-2011, 12:37 PM	#8
Winnigirl83 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 116 Thanks: 41 Thanked 29 Times in 11 Posts	Would LOVE a sit down Mexican restaurant, too. BTW here's the definition of El Jimador (which is how they named the tequilla): ""El Jimador" is the name given to the experienced farmer who selects and cultivates the legendary and unique Blue Agave, Nature’s most precious gift to Mexico. The man whose most very basic instinct commands respect for these plants, whose knowing eyes identify those, which after ten years of cultivation, have reached maturity, and whose strength and skilled management of his tools, bring the finest speciments to harvest. It is the fruit of only these finest plants which we use to produce this most excellent of Tequilas. We proudly name Tequila "El Jimador" in honour of these men, and we proudly present to the world the fruit of their labour."

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04-30-2011, 06:40 PM	#13
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 850 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Tried it tonight We went there for dinner tonight. They have a large menu and much of the food was very traditional. The prices were quite reasonable. They don't have their liquor license yet. We were told that they expect to have it in two weeks. It looks like they are going to set up a bar on one side; the other side is currently restaurant seating. The food was fresh and very high quality. The service was fast and attentive. We will certainly be back. Please don't go there as I don't want to have to wait for a table. Jetskier

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04-30-2011, 10:22 PM	#14
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Yum!! For a restaurant to be open only a very short time..this one is up and running like it's been there for a long time. Tonite at 6:30 the dining room was full. The menu is traditional Mexican and the food is fresh, flavorful, served hot, and well prepared. Lots of choices and plenty of reasons to back again and again. Was very pleased with the Camorones (shrimp) Cocktail...The wait staff is well-trained and hustles. Mrs. HC and I will make this a weekly stop ... YUM!!!!