Inventive takes on BBQ & Southwestern dishes are served in a homey space decorated with pale wood. Based on 836 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 956-7573
Website: http://www.terlingua.me/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
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Reviews
Dave Rossman
A must stop for BBQ while in Portland! The service and food were both amazing. Started off with the tortilla chips and guacamole, which was amazing. Also, need to try the Mac and cheese appetizer which our little food conniseur highly approved. For entree, we tried the 2lb BBQ Board meat platter – this was plenty of food for two adults and three teenagers. The drinks consisted of Maine Lunch (beer) and Old Fashioned drink which were both amazing.. Can’t wait to return here when back in Portland!!
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R S
Decided on this place because we wanted some good smoked meats. It definitely didn’t disappoint! With many options to chose from for seating. Outside decks, covered with heaters if needed. But let’s get to the food. The corn succotash is warm and perfect. We ordered the clam cakes as an appy. They are huge and worth every penny. Then we had the small dinner board. OMG the brisket though! And the grilled cornbread! Their Sangria is so refreshing you will want to take a growler home. Yes, I said growler. They sell them to go in their market along with their sauces. I took home a gluten free bread made locally. Review to follow on that!
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David Frank
Very good barbecue restaurant with a Mexican twist. We started with a few drinks from their tequila inspired cocktail menu. We then started off with the succotash which was excellent. The cotija mixed very well with the fresh seasonal vegetables. There were three of us and we share the large barbecue board -it was more then enough for three people and would rest for four. Each bit of meat with better than the next. The ribs were excellent and the pork and brisket were extremely tender. The corn bread was divine, it is very buttery but delicious.
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Chrissy Eckert
Leaving a quick review now that our meat sweats have worn off. We had a great meal tonight, and all of the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. Alex the bartender was fantastic- we let him recommend pretty much our whole meal and we can’t speak highly enough of him. Meat platter and drinks were fantastic, and outdoor space is perfect.
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Kris Cain
I found this restaurant by reading many lists. You walk into almost like a store but go up the stairs to a nice restaurant with indoor or outdoor seating. My husband and I both got the platters. 3 kinds of meat, corn bread, and 2 salads. The meats were super tender with great flavor. The salads were different but enjoyable. Our service was good, our waitress checked on us numerous times.
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Dirk Jonker
If you want to eat something different from seafood, this place is an absolute recommender. They specialize in barbecue and have a beautiful garden with all small romantic dining tables.
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David Tatzel
Delicious lunch spot! Friendly staff, lovely outdoor seating and GREAT street tacos, unique appetizers, and tasty drinks! Highly recommend!
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Andrew Bindewald, MA, LPC, BCN
Superb BBQ and ambiance in Portland! My wife and I were thoroughly impressed with the delicious food and excellent experience. My wife is a native Texan, and even she said the BBQ was top notch (between bites of course). We highly recommend Terlingua.
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Neal Olson
Went here to celebrate an anniversary and have nothing but good things to say. Food was wonderful, and the vibe was great as well. Felt like a BBQ restaurant in Austin, Texas. I would recommend this for any occasion you feel like having a fun evening and want to enjoy some BBQ.
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Olivia Sciarappa
Terlingua had a super inviting atmosphere and our server was really great! The cocktails were amazing, and the food was solid with many vegetarian options. The cauliflower and sweet potato were fried to perfection, and the zucchini tacos were delicious!!
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