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So, I have to give the new Mexican place down on the Miracle Mile* at least one thumb up, if not a thumb and a half. I got a combo plate with one chicken enchilada (with optional mole sauce, which was also encouragingly well done), a respecfully not-huge chimichanga, and a very good/nostalgic tamale, even though it was a little dry (either not-made-that-day or frozen for more than a week).

Hmm, this review sounds a bit harsh. The point is that I’m able to at least include this place in the same sentence as the good eating found in Santa Cruz/Cali/Texas/Mehico, and not just give up with a wan smile and a regret “well, what do you expect from a place called ‘Margaritas’ in New Hampshire?” Margaritas is a good place for a 21st birthday, or to unwind after work, but it can’t be called “a Mexican restaurant”… this place is. $6-7 for two enchiladas ain’t cheap, but it’s not earth-is-flat, there-is-no-global-warming unreasonable, either.

So anyway, the food was pretty darn good, and as Tim said, “after 10 minutes, I already love this place.” As a side note, we ran into two groups of people we know, which says something about the size of “town” given that the place has six (6) tables. I don’t mind it, but I’m sure it’s the sort of thing that drives Nick nuts. With a shout-out to all the incoming dept homies from the North-West East side (North Park apts), that’s my food review for the evening.

* Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant
410 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-1408

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Be sure to read the page about his background, as it’s particularly indicative of his unique brand of nuttiness.

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