Miguel's Mexican Restaurant in Bangor, Maine

Miguel's is a laid-back cantina in Bangor that draws regulars craving Mexican food and strong margaritas. The kitchen leans on locally sourced ingredients and a deep tequila selection. Service tends to be friendly and quick, though the kitchen's execution is inconsistent, some nights the carnitas and enchiladas hit, other nights they miss.

• Roasted Poblano Cheese and Verde sauce earn repeat visits
• Friendly staff and reasonable prices keep people coming back
• Specialty cocktails, the Strawberry Pineapple Smash is worth the detour
• Cozy booth seating, solid for casual group dinners

The three-enchilada combo and carnitas show up often in positive reviews. The Roasted Poblano Cheese (queso) and anything with Verde sauce are flagged as standouts. Fajitas are a reliable choice if you're ordering more than once. Skip the street corn (canned, not grilled) and go easy on expectations for the rice and beans.

Casual, cozy booths. The bar side gets loud. Recent visits have noted the restaurant runs cold.

This place rides on reputation. Regular guests praise the Verde sauce and the three-enchilada combo, and the Strawberry Pineapple Smash is worth a try. But recent visits suggest the kitchen's quality has drifted. Proteins arrive lukewarm or underseasoned, rice sits dry, and canned vegetables aren't given proper care.

Regular guests swear by the enchiladas and Verde sauce, and one recent visitor called it 'the best Mexican food north of Portland.' But several diners report a steady decline in quality, cold, fatty carnitas, underseasoned tacos, and reheated-feeling plates. Service remains friendly, though the kitchen isn't matching the promise.