El Centenario in Wolfeboro

dennismoran · 05-22-2007, 05:25 PM

Has anybody here been to the new Mexican restaurant called El Centenario that just opened up where Wolfe Den used to be in Wolfeboro?

Janie · 05-23-2007, 01:28 PM

I've been. It's nice. I actually did not eat any food, though, but the margaritas were perfect and the atmosphere was authentic. It's missing a deck or outside-type area for summertime eating and cocktailing, though. It was a Thursday evening and it had a constant crowd. There were folks of all ages. Quaint. The owner/bartender was very nice, too.

LadyKey · 05-23-2007, 05:20 PM

We will give it a try. What happen to the Wolfeden? I thought they were doing ok for the winter months when the Wolfetrap was closed. Who owns the mexican restaurant?

Janie · 05-23-2007, 06:39 PM

Not certain relative to the Wolfe Den, but the Mexican restaurant is owned by some folks who moved to the country from Mexico and opened the restaurant.

dennismoran · 05-25-2007, 01:39 PM

They're trying to get a permit to put tables outside in front of the place, but things like that are slow to happen in Wolfeboro.

redc5 · 05-26-2007, 06:57 AM

what is the address?

Hermit Cover · 05-26-2007, 07:41 PM

Located just around the corner from the Sunoco gas station. Dinner this evening was good. You can make a meal with several appetizers...no need for an entre! Guacamole made fresh at your table .... ingredients to your taste....we like lotsa cilantro. The dinners were tasty...Mrs Hermit Cover had chicken fajitas....very tender well-marinated grilled chicken....I had a chicken burrito...served with a bit of refried beans and rice.....it was OK. This is a newly-opened restaurant...they are really trying and with practice will probably get it right. We'll go back! It's hard to compare this place to Las Pinatas in the train station in Laconia......yet!

mcdude · 05-27-2007, 05:25 PM

Knomad · 05-28-2007, 05:28 AM

Six of us ate at the El Centenario last night. We were all very pleased with the entire experience. The excellent food, drink and service made for a very pleasent evening.
The menu is very extensive and had a good variety to choose from.
We plan to go back soon.

KPW · 03-06-2008, 06:47 PM

Great food and great service.

beagle · 03-07-2008, 06:35 PM

We ate there last fall and tried to go again a few weeks ago, but the bad weather kept us home and I was disappointed. I had the best mole ever, and the selection of different tequillas (sp?) is fantastic. The bartender even came over to our table to help us select which brand we wanted in our margaritas. If you go, I suggest making a reservation; the place is small and fills up quickly. With several other local places going out of business in Wolfeboro this winter, I hope this place will be able to make it 'cause it's a gem!

beaner · 03-07-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennismoran

Has anybody here been to the new Mexican restaurant called El Centenario that just opened up where Wolfe Den used to be in Wolfeboro?

Are you still working there Dennis?

Merrymeeting · 04-28-2011, 07:34 PM

I was at our lake house tonight, alone, and wanted something light for dinner.

I love Mexican food so I stopped in. I only had the chicken quesadilla, but it was, far and away, the best, tastiest quesadilla I've ever had, and I have enough left for lunch tomorrow!

A great Mexican treat!

donnamatrix · 04-29-2011, 10:11 AM

MM: I have won ribbons for my salsa, BBQ sauce, etc., one day we were at El Centenario (couple years ago) and the owner and I were chatting. I asked him what he thought was most important element of salsa - he said, well what do you think. I said I thought it was using lots of fresh cilantro. He replied that the secret is to cook it. Put into pot, bring to boil, back off to simmer for 10 minutes and let cool/chill. I thought he was daft ... but tried it and it turns out that he was right! It smoothes out the flavor. El Centenario's food is really, really good. And the owners are very nice folks.

Grady223 · 04-29-2011, 12:16 PM

Love the food, too. My only issue has been spotty service.

05-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#1
dennismoran Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	El Centenario in Wolfeboro Has anybody here been to the new Mexican restaurant called El Centenario that just opened up where Wolfe Den used to be in Wolfeboro?

05-23-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
Janie Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newton - Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been. It's nice. I actually did not eat any food, though, but the margaritas were perfect and the atmosphere was authentic. It's missing a deck or outside-type area for summertime eating and cocktailing, though. It was a Thursday evening and it had a constant crowd. There were folks of all ages. Quaint. The owner/bartender was very nice, too. __________________ Jane 19 Mile Bay Cow Island Tuftonboro, NH

05-23-2007, 05:20 PM	#3
LadyKey Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	El Centenario We will give it a try. What happen to the Wolfeden? I thought they were doing ok for the winter months when the Wolfetrap was closed. Who owns the mexican restaurant?

05-23-2007, 06:39 PM	#4
Janie Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newton - Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not certain relative to the Wolfe Den, but the Mexican restaurant is owned by some folks who moved to the country from Mexico and opened the restaurant. __________________ Jane 19 Mile Bay Cow Island Tuftonboro, NH

05-26-2007, 07:41 PM	#7
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	El Centenario Located just around the corner from the Sunoco gas station. Dinner this evening was good. You can make a meal with several appetizers...no need for an entre! Guacamole made fresh at your table .... ingredients to your taste....we like lotsa cilantro. The dinners were tasty...Mrs Hermit Cover had chicken fajitas....very tender well-marinated grilled chicken....I had a chicken burrito...served with a bit of refried beans and rice.....it was OK. This is a newly-opened restaurant...they are really trying and with practice will probably get it right. We'll go back! It's hard to compare this place to Las Pinatas in the train station in Laconia......yet!

05-25-2007, 01:39 PM	#5
dennismoran Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They're trying to get a permit to put tables outside in front of the place, but things like that are slow to happen in Wolfeboro.

05-26-2007, 06:57 AM	#6
redc5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	what is the address?

05-27-2007, 05:25 PM	#8
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,054 Times in 494 Posts	__________________

05-28-2007, 05:28 AM	#9
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Six of us ate at the El Centenario last night. We were all very pleased with the entire experience. The excellent food, drink and service made for a very pleasent evening. The menu is very extensive and had a good variety to choose from. We plan to go back soon.

03-06-2008, 06:47 PM	#10
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 395 Thanks: 728 Thanked 116 Times in 58 Posts	El Centenario - Great Mexican food Great food and great service.

03-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#11
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 175 Thanks: 183 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	I agree it's awesome! We ate there last fall and tried to go again a few weeks ago, but the bad weather kept us home and I was disappointed. I had the best mole ever, and the selection of different tequillas (sp?) is fantastic. The bartender even came over to our table to help us select which brand we wanted in our margaritas. If you go, I suggest making a reservation; the place is small and fills up quickly. With several other local places going out of business in Wolfeboro this winter, I hope this place will be able to make it 'cause it's a gem!

04-28-2011, 07:34 PM	#13
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	I was at our lake house tonight, alone, and wanted something light for dinner. I love Mexican food so I stopped in. I only had the chicken quesadilla, but it was, far and away, the best, tastiest quesadilla I've ever had, and I have enough left for lunch tomorrow! A great Mexican treat!

04-29-2011, 10:11 AM	#14
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	El Centenario is Fab MM: I have won ribbons for my salsa, BBQ sauce, etc., one day we were at El Centenario (couple years ago) and the owner and I were chatting. I asked him what he thought was most important element of salsa - he said, well what do you think. I said I thought it was using lots of fresh cilantro. He replied that the secret is to cook it. Put into pot, bring to boil, back off to simmer for 10 minutes and let cool/chill. I thought he was daft ... but tried it and it turns out that he was right! It smoothes out the flavor. El Centenario's food is really, really good. And the owners are very nice folks.

04-29-2011, 12:16 PM	#15
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 465 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	Love the food, too. My only issue has been spotty service.