Food Review: No Problemo New Bedford, MA

No Problemo es Muy Bueno
Looking for a place to get some quality food on a college budget? Well, look no further than the heart of New Bedford. It is here you will find No Problemo, an Americanized Mexican restaurant owned by a group of twenty something skaters. No Problemo provides a refreshing, laid back atmosphere, quality service, and exceptional meals; all aspects of this restaurant are sure to make you a repeat customer only after one visit.
No Problemo is separated into two rooms; one is for takeout and the other dine in. The take out is a great addition to the restaurant if you are only looking to grab a quick bite. For those looking for a sit down meal, as you enter the dining room you will be immediately aware of the relaxed vibe and youthful staff. This spot is seemingly geared towards a younger crowd, but, during the course of our meal many different types of groups all entered the restaurant. Included in this group was a family of four with two young children, only solidifying that this establishment was family friendly in addition to modern and youthful.
The menu itself appears to be somewhat limited. Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are the main items offered with a few other options such as taquitos, tortas, and salads; the good thing is there is something for everyone. The plain Jane will enjoy it and so will the person who seeks a little more spice.
Making a decision from the menu was difficult because everything looked appealing. In a last minute decision I decided to go with the spicy BBQ quesadilla. Chicken, chipotle BBQ sauce, red onions, and cheese in a flour tortilla served with sour cream, salsa, and jalapenos on the side (and guacamole if you so desire for only $.75 more). The first thing I noticed when the food came out was the enormous portion size and the aroma of sweet caramelized onions with a hint of tangy BBQ sauce.
My first bite was even more pleasing than the aroma. The chicken was shredded allowing it to fit well in the quesadilla; it didn’t overpower the rest of the ingredients or cause the quesadilla to fall apart and it mixed flawlessly with the sweet BBQ sauce, cheese, and onions. The tortilla was fresh, soft and fluffy, which only enhanced the fluid consistency and soft, yet substantial texture of the rest of the ingredients. Combined with fresh salsa, smooth sour cream, and seemingly buttery guacamole this meal was enough to fill me up, give me some leftovers for later, and the best part: at only $6.25 my wallet wasn’t empty after.
The group of people I went with all agreed their meals were large portions, quality food, and affordable prices. My roommate got a tostada salad with the cilantro lime dressing and said it was incomparable. She described the dressing as light, sweet, and a little tangy; a little taste of summer on this cold spring evening. For any lady (or man!) watching their figure this salad is a great option to replace the higher calorie meals.
In addition to great food the service was exceptional. Our waiter was appropriately friendly and quite attentive; he answered all of our questions and retrieved our drinks and food promptly. He mentioned the selection of beers (ranging from PBR to Coronas) and even recommended the red sangria, which was made faultlessly and wasn’t too overpowered with wine like it so often is.
After reflecting on the dining experience at No Problemo it seems the only thing missing from this restaurant is margaritas! Seriously, they can make do without offering margaritas because they have established a well-run, high quality company with exceptional service and affordable and divine cuisine. College students and families alike will find that No Problemo is a place they certainly won’t want to wait too long before they return.

813 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Target Publication: Torch (Umass Dartmouth Newspaper)