410 Miracle Mile
Lebanon, NH 03766

603.448.1408 (phone)

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Hours: 

Fri - Sat 11AM - 11PM
Sun 11AM - 9PM
Mon - Thu 11AM - 10PM

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Description

Gusanoz has opened Gusanoz Taqueria, a small, fast shop in Hanover.

Check out their new "Lite Menu", with healthier Mexican choices served with fajita vegetables, most under 400 calories. They also offer several options for vegetarians, including cheese and mushroom enchiladas, and while refried beans are often made with lard, Gusanoz' refried beans are vegan.

Nestled in the corner of a shopping center near the DMV and the
Lebanon Entertainment Theaters movie theater, Gusanoz offers authentic
Mexican dishes in a colorful and pleasantly chaotic atmosphere.

You can find all the old standards - tacos, burritos, enchiladas,
tostadas, nachos - as well as some gringo food - burgers and chicken
fingers and wraps. And if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, you
might try something you may not have tried before, like traditional
Mexican mole sauce - a savory chocolate sauce usually served over
chicken or cheese enchiladas. Or try the Tacos al Pastor (pork tacos)
or the Tacos de Carne Asada (steak tacos).

Gusanoz also has a full bar and serves Mexican beers and many styles
of margarita. If you're a tequila or margarita fan, you might want to
give "The Six Sisters" margarita sampler a shot. Gusanoz also has live
music and dancing on Saturday nights.

Reviews

Rated 2 stars 2 months ago by kaszeta (30 reviews, average rating 2.4)
Good food, but every time I go there the service is slower and less attentive than the time previous.
Rated 3 stars 4 months ago by twister (14 reviews, average rating 3.7)
Gusanos is good cheap food well done. If you are there between 3pm and 6pm and eat at the bar the food is 1/2 price. Can't be beat
Rated 1 stars 4 months ago by sam (2 reviews, average rating 1)
very dirty fruit flies in my drink.....my entee was soggy and watery ..... the only good thing i can say is i dont ever have to go back....
Rated 5 stars 5 months ago by twoboys (14 reviews, average rating 4)
Rated 1 stars 6 months ago by kate_the_chili (1 reviews, average rating 1)
my tastebuds retreated
Rated 1 stars 7 months ago by Breadman (1 reviews, average rating 1)
Some of the worst service I have ever had in a restaurant. The friends that I was dining with summed up their experience as complete frustration. If you like middle of the road Mexican food combined with a staff that is happy to ignore you, this is your place!
Rated 3 stars 8 months ago by caseybell (12 reviews, average rating 3.9)
I always want to like Gusanoz, it's why I go back. The service is consistently bad and the food just okay. The food and the drinks at Margaritas are just better even if a little more commercial. Sorry Gusanoz, but I think we're breaking up, I just can't do mediocre anymore.
Rated 4 stars 9 months ago by romkey (44 reviews, average rating 3.8)
I feel that Gusanoz has gotten a bad rap for service... They seem to me to have really put some effort into improving service in the last few months. We eat there often; it's a go-to place or us when we're not feeling like cooking, and I've noticed the difference... the same servers have been there quite a while now, we remember them, they remember us. We're told our server's name when we're seated, and they're usually there quite promptly. I think the level of service at Gusanoz was appropriate before these changes, and it's only improved with them.
Rated 4 stars 10 months ago by foodie85 (7 reviews, average rating 3.7)
Great, authentic Mexican. Have had lots of good Mexican food in S. CA, but Gusanoz is the best. You can't beat their carnitas. Mojitos are not great, but the tequila selection is! Love the atmosphere & have always had friendly service. Sign up for their email list & you'll always be in the know for great deals & coupons. We eat here at least twice/month.
Rated 3 stars 13 months ago by Gusano (1 reviews, average rating 3)
Please don't let these few negative reviews sway you. We offer our guests the oppotunity to provide us with anonymous feedback via comment cards, and although not every card rates us all perfect scores, the overwhelming majority indicate that they had a very enjoyable experience and plan on returning. Our food is made from scratch and may take a few minutes longer than Margaritas; that won't change. As for flavor I encourage you to try it for yourself. I have never in my life worked in a place that has so many loyal customers who have so many kind things to say. As for my star rating I will put in a 3 so I don't influence our rating upwards of where it is currently. Come check us out. You will be glad that you did. Thank you.
Rated 4 stars 15 months ago by lara (22 reviews, average rating 3.4)
Mmmmm, carnitas...
Rated 1 stars 15 months ago by scott_pauls (2 reviews, average rating 2.7)
I agree with fepe's review. Gusanoz was quite good (although a bit uneven) at first. Now, it's not worth going.

Rated 2 stars 15 months ago by fepe (27 reviews, average rating 3.4)
Gusanoz was promising when it first opened up, as the UV desperately needs some real Mexican food. Margaritas is bad tex-mex, and the other past Mexican restaurants here Shorty’s (bad tex-mex again) and Mojos all closed down long ago. Too bad Gusanoz has never lived up to that promise. The best items they have are the Chicken Mole enchiladas and their salsa verde for the chips. Everything else I have tried has been a bland, flavorless, and a disappointment. Why go out for Mexican when you can easily make it better at home? For a vegetarian there is nothing worth trying. The bean burritos and guacamole tostadas are once again suffering from being bland and uninspired. Tried the spinach burrito once and it had such a strong spinach flavor Popeye couldn’t even eat it. It makes me question if the cooks even eat the food they are preparing. Adding some spice and flavor to the dishes would be a good first step. One example is the sad limp yellow rice served with all the meals. It tastes like nothing.

Sadly the closest places for real Mexican food are 1) Candeleros in Manchester, VT 2) Las Pinatas in Laconia, NH and the best in the area by far has got to be La Caretta with locations in Manchester, NH, Keene, and Derry.

You owe it to yourself to try La Caretta sometime. It is authentic and delicious.
Rated 3 stars 20 months ago by AUJester (30 reviews, average rating 3.3)
The best Mexican food in the Upper Valley but that's not saying much. The food is decent, but stay away from the guacamole. They use too much lemon and it ends up slimy. The service is slow which is unusual for a Mexican restaurant. Give yourself plenty of time to eat if you're trying to catch a movie afterwards.
Rated 4 stars 22 months ago by GoPats10 (1 reviews, average rating 4)
Awesome food, great fast service, unique atmosphere!
Rated 3 stars 23 months ago by vermontgirl (5 reviews, average rating 3)
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Rated 4 stars 26 months ago by billmarrs (23 reviews, average rating 3.7)
Good food, I love the carnitas too. Fairly small, kind of cramped really. It's a little tricky with a big party, moving small uneven tables and just getting them to allocate enough tables for you. Things can be slow (we missed our movie once). But, the food is good.