Gringo Jack's

Came here for lunch Sat Oct 8th. Seated right away. Service was prompt and excellent. Chips and salsa outstanding. We could tell that the chips were fresh and homemade. Empanadas we're seriously great. Homemade masa crust. Tender juicy chicken and cheese filling. Tamales very good and chimichanga good. Nice portions. Also the fresh corn salad was nice addition. Plus. The rice serving wasn't ridiculously large as at some other places Margaritas yummy.

I've dined at Gringo Jack's in the past, and was always disappointed with the food and service. So, why go back tonight? My in town favorite, Ye Olde Tavern, was completely booked solid, while Gringo Jack's had plenty of available seating. My server, Jack (not Gringo) was actually excellent, with sensible recommendations if not a bit of upselling. The beef chimichanga was actually excellent, too, as was Jack's suggestion for the beer on tap. So, why 4 stars and not 5? A pesky 3.5% fee for using a credit card! Cmon, you're gonna upset an otherwise rave review and multiple recommendations for a lousy buck-twenty-five. Nonetheless, waiter Jack and really good food made me like Gringo Jack's again. Recommended.

A friend and I took a Sunday road trip to Vermont and decided to have lunch here; her 2nd time and my first. We chose inside seating, but there is also an outdoor option for nice weather days. I loved the decor as well as the seating (very comfortable for a leisurely hour lunch). For any sports-watchers, there is also a TV that was showing the Sunday game. Our server was friendly and welcoming and there was a nice gentleman circulating regularly for water refills. Chips and salsa (free!) arrived pretty much as soon as we were seated. Homemade, warm chips and definitely house-made salsa that had just a bit of heat. We each ordered a starter and an entree. My watermelong gazpacho soup was light and a little sweet. First time I have had gazpacho made like this and I would order it again. My friend chose the black bean dip; more of those awesome chips and a cheesy, yummy bean dip to scoop up. (I definitely sampled hers.) We both ordered specials of the day. She tried the Pollo empanadas. I didn't try them myself, but she pronounced them creamy and delicious. I ordered the birria tacos; this has become my newest obsession, and I love trying them any chance I get. First, this was a HUGE entree - 3 truly stuffed tacos! These were some of the best I have had anywhere. The shredded beef was tender and juicy, and the pickled onion was a perfect accompaniment. I asked for charto beans and rice for my side abd they were also delicious. Highly recommend stopping here!

Another great visit to this restaurant. All tables get the house salsa and homemade chips. Worth the trip just for the chips. Crispy and oh so good tasting. The soup and appetizer are huge and could feed more than one easily. The chimichanga did not disappoint, plenty of meat. The shrimp tacos were the only thing if I had to ding just a bit. Pickled onions on top were a bit much and I removed most of them. The chunks of avocado instead of guacamole made the taco a challenge to bite in to but the shrimp and mango salsa made the tacos worth the slight inconvenience. Seated immediately and the waitress was charming even though she gave us the wrong bill when we cashed out the first time.