Monday 4:30pm...welcomed us with friendly face, smile. Service was 10! He was on top of refilling…read moredrinks. Food was decent.

While visiting Quinnipiac, we tried Ixtapa for the first time for lunch. Cute place and friendly…read morestaff. The food portions were huge, but I would say overall the food was only good for all of us. Nothing outstanding or memorable. I tried huevos con chorizo and others Ixtapa tacos.

So fun! As a San Diegan, I didn't have high expectations for Mexican food in New Haven. But this…read moreplace was legit! I got fish tacos (I know, I know) - but they were actually super tasty. 3 for $20. You have to add on a few dollars if you want either sliced avocado or guac. I did avocado and they were super generous with it. Also, my cocktail was great. They have lots of different tequilas and Mezcals. I got the Julep that was made with Illegal mezcal, which I recently had back at home and was yummy. The drink was perfectly made and super yummy. They were also very nice here. The manager came over (John? I blame my faulty memory on the mezcal). He said that he orders lots of different tequilas and was happy to hear I enjoyed it. He and lots of the servers were also Mexican American. So who knew? You can actually get good fish tacos and Mezcal here in New Haven, Connecticut. I'm hoping to try other restaurants while I'm here but otherwise will come back here happily! (oh, and the patio is covered, which is great for a rainy day!)

We were sharing stories with classmates on reunion weekend. There was a line across the street but…read morenone here.....for good reason. The restaurant is loud and becomes a tequila shot bar in the evening. But, there are only two dirty, unisex bathrooms. The oversized, overweight, over aggressive bouncers enforce a time limit in the bathrooms...with vigor. We saw someone complain about the bouncer's and pounding on the door get tossed.....physically. YES, THIS BAR EMPLOYEES PHYSICALLY ABUSIVE BOUNCERS! Best for any decent person to avoid this hole and tell your student kids to stay away. We considered calling the cops but didn't want to miss the quality time and events with classmates elsewhere as it was our 25th REUNION! Way to improve the neighborhood, New Haven! Anyone with common sense should stay away from Geronimo's violence-provoking Tequila Bar.

Had a good meal at Mezcal and enjoyed being able to sit outside. The vibe was very relaxed and…read moreservers were extremely courteous. Food was of very very generous portions and tasty! Drinks were similarly good portions but not super strong. Prices were a little too high in my opinion but overall we had a good experience.

Haven't been in a long time. The food was good and well portioned. I had nachos and was able to…read morewarm and eat the next day. The margarita was just right (and the perfect size, BIG!) I look forward to going again.

Tasty, casual spot for Mexican fare. We took out from here which was a seamless process. Great…read morenumber of options, including for vegetarian diets. Carnitas was juicy and flavorful. Service is friendly and efficient. Would recommend stopping by if in the area and in need of a quick bite.

Pleasant atmosphere, traditional food options, and good portions. The service is always polite even…read moreduring rush hour.

3.5 stars, overall beautiful presentation and fast and friendly service but the seasoning and…read moreflavor just wasn't there on the Birria Tacos. The consume was okay and the tacos were beefy and cheesy but lacked flavor and seasoning. The green sauce that came with was good, they had plenty of flavors of jarritos. 3 birrias tacos for $15

Went on a solo Birria taco crawl.. I have to say, this came…read moreout on top! Service was quick with a smile.... Tacos may be a bit more expensive than other places BUT they're FULL of meat and cheese... The broth is not oily at all like other places (yuck)... the green salsa is delish! There was no line which makes me think this is the hidden secret! Great job guys!!!! My belly is thanking you.... I'm glad you're only ten min away!

Taco Town is the SHIT! Let me start from the beginning. You…read morecan order ONLINE. Its amazing and easy and almost ALWAYS ready within 15 minutes. They are CLEAN and NEVER get the order wrong. We have been ordering from here easily once a week. We have tried different variations of each menu item and everything is good. The ingredients are so fresh! The prices can NOT be beat. They are so good. I could go on and on... Don't play yourself, get Taco Town tonight!!

My coworker treated me to lunch and I took a bite of my hard taco and pulled out a long black hair…read more I pulled it out my mouth so disgusting. And this was my first time ever trying them. Never again.

Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill is a fast-casual Mexican-style restaurant that opened in New Haven,…read moreConnecticut in 2012. It was founded by restaurateur couple Chris Guerra and Sara Holycross. Guerra opened his first restaurant, Dayton Street Apizza, in New Haven in 1998 when he was just 23. The success of the pizzeria was enough for him to open a sister pizzeria, First Street Apizza, in Seymour in 2005. Eventually Guerra decided to purchase the building that Dayton Street Apizza was housed in. For the opposite side, he had originally thought about opening a Chinese restaurant. Then he and his partner Holycross realized that Mexican culture was thriving in New Haven. Many of the kitchen staff at Dayton Street Apizza were of Latino descent and they would frequently heat up their authentic Spanish and Mexican meals in the kitchen. Although fast-casual chains such as Chipotle Mexican Grill or Moe's Southwest Grill were popular, Guerra and Holycross eschewed the assembly line style of food preparation for a traditional made-to-order style of preparation. This meant that their food would be fresher and the menu more nimble. When it opened in 2012, Cilantro was met with much acclaim. Guerra sadly passed away unexpectedly in 2016; Holycross continues to run his three restaurants. My wife and I have been to Cilantro several times and have never been disappointed. When they first opened, my wife and I had recently started dating and she lived in an apartment down the street. We've been fans of their food ever since. We recently stopped there for dinner with our two boys on Cinco de Mayo. Cilantro's take-out business was pretty busy that day, but the dining room wasn't too crowded for sit-down meals. We started off with some of their complimentary chips and salsas as well as a large order of their delicious "Guacamole". For our entrées, I had the "Tostada Salad w/ Steak" (fried flour tortilla shell filled with/ lettuce, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, & pico de gallo), my wife had the "Shrimp Bowl" (fresh grilled shrimp, lime, jack & cheddar, pinto beans, red cabbage, pico de gallo, tangy dressing), our older son had the "Kids Steak Taco" (soft corn tortilla w/ cheddar cheese), and our younger son had the "Kids Chicken Quesadilla". Everything was delicious; super fresh ingredients and all bursting with flavor! Unfortunately, Cilantro does not have a bar: no margaritas for us. However, they do carry bottle beer, wine, and sangria. I enjoyed a cup of "Red Sangria while my wife enjoyed a cup of "White Sangria". I must say that in addition to the excellent food, Cilantro also has excellent staff and service. Overall, we had another very enjoyable experience. The high-quality food and competitive prices here must not be overlooked.

Years ago, I stopped going to this restaurant because they had been shut down for a long time over…read morean E. coli outbreak. I cautiously began going back to the store, always asking products without any wheat. I was assured that the tacos had no wheat, but they have recently added wheat, soft tacos, which they use whenever they are running low on the gluten-free option. I requested gluten-free tacos today, and got the wheat version instead. The owner of this establishment has no regard for food safety; he would give me a taco filled with peanuts if I specified that I had a peanut allergy.

What a gem! Good prices, good food and friendly staff. Small joint serving up some really good…read moreMexican food. I ordered ala cart and decided on a tostada gordita and sope. The Gordita was stuffed with al pastor and they did not skimp on the filling. The sope was shaped like a boat which I have never seen before. They were all tasty. I washed it all down with an ice cold jamaica.

Wow! We ordered the spicy margaritas and it was the best margaritas I've ever had. The Tostada de…read moreCeviche was out of this world. Hubby had chiles rellenos de queso - delicious! Love a good hole in the wall. Will be back!