This place was sooooo good. It's next to a subway so at first glance you second guess it because of…read morewell...subway. The food is authentic and really incredible. The staff was super friendly with welcoming vibes. It's a small spot with a few seats so it's more of a grab a go or delivery option but I will absolutely be back. Maybe even tonight for dinner. Admittedly, I never leave reviews but I need this place to stick around because it's fire. I will for sure be back to try the rest of the menu. Not pictured: Kids quesadilla which come with rice and your choice of meat

Extremely bland and overpriced food... The burrito bowl very small and no flavor at all... The…read morestreet corn was cooked great but so bland, no Mexican spices or anything, the tortilla chips looked and tasted like something out of a bag from the grocery store.... So disappointing, was looking forward to try this place, but it's just a fast food version of Mexican food....

I love trying new taco spots, so instead of driving to my favorite place in Meriden, I decided to…read moregive Taqueria a try. We ordered a variety of tacos so we could sample a little bit of everything. I had the al pastor tacos, I also ordered chorizo tacos, one of my sons ordered the birria tacos, and my other son chose the chicken tacos. The first thing I noticed was how fresh the tortillas were. They were soft, flavorful, and tasted homemade, which really elevated each taco. Overall, the tacos were fresh and enjoyable, but I found myself wanting a little more seasoning and bolder flavor. The al pastor was good, but I think a stronger marinade or more spice would have made it stand out more. The chorizo tacos, which are usually spicy, didn't really have that heat I was expecting. My son enjoyed the birria tacos, but we both agreed the consommé was milder than expected. When I tried the broth, it tasted a bit bland compared to others I've had. My other son liked his chicken tacos but said he just wanted more. The restaurant was clean, the service was friendly, and it's a convenient local option when you're craving tacos. Would I come back? Yes. I enjoyed the meal and would return to try other items on the menu. My only suggestion would be a bit more bold seasoning and heat across the board. The fresh tortillas and overall quality are strong. It just needs a little more flavor punch to really stand out. In my opinion.

Visited Taqueria for a quick dinner and instantly became one of our new go to stops when we visit…read moreMiddletown. We ordered chips and guacamole, the spicy shrimp plate, an array of tacos, and the star of the meal: the Birria empanada. Everything was flavored perfectly and everything was very fresh. I can't wait to visit Middletown again to try more things off this menu!

An absolute masterpiece of cheese and compliance. Look, in a…read moreworld where typing "no onions" into special instructions usually means "please give me extra onions and mock my life choices," La Placita actually reads. My onion-averse burrito came out 100% onion-free. That level of reading comprehension alone deserves a key to the city. Now, onto the heavy hitters. The Steak & Chicken/Chorizo Burritos: The meat was seasoned like someone's abuela was standing in the back threatening the line cook if it came out bland. Incredible flavor on both. The Rice: Cooked to absolute perfection. Not a single grain was undercooked and crunchy, nor was it a sad mushy paste. The Queso Situation: These bad boys arrive draped in a glorious blanket of melted queso. Personally, I loved it! I am fully prepared to attack a burrito with a knife and fork like a sophisticated savage. But fair warning to the traditionalists: if you want to pick this thing up with your hands without needing a post-meal hazmat shower, order that queso on the side. 10/10 Middletown gem. Will be back to drown another burrito in cheese very soon.

Whenever we are in Middletown for swim meets we always go here. The food is excellent. It's a…read morelittle hole in the wall place and authentic. Very friendly and kind older lady took our order. We always enjoy coming here for great Mexican food.

When I get tacos I come here. The Food/ ingredients here always taste fresh and prices are fair…read moretoo. I love to get the steak tacos here and the buffalo chicken taquitos. Staff is friendly and accommodating here. Restaurant is always clean. Quick service . You can Order ahead here too.

Came here after work a work break, got the carnitas taco and a beef taco with a side of chips,…read moresalsa and queso. My only complaint are the hard tacos become very soft quickly

The staff was very kind and treated us like family, they were very polite and were able to…read moreaccommodate me being a celiac. The food was delicious and very fresh!

No other customers in the restaurant when my friend and I arrived. Then others came after us and…read moregot their food before us. When our food came out it was cold and barely edible. I got the 3 tacos. Chicken, pork and veggie. Veggie was the best out of the 3 but it was so cold it was hard to enjoy. The side of guac was almost black in color so it was probably old. The only thing going for them is the decor of the restaurant. Don't waste your money and time

It was very busy a large party be appreciated my patience. It's authentic Mexican food. Very good…read moreflavors. I would recommend this if you're in the area.

The food is meh. I wouldn't consider it very good Mexican food…read more Maybe go for the desserts.

We come here often and it never disappoints. Service is great, portions are enough for 2 or more…read moreand drinks are great!!! I loved the fiesta platter. My husband liked the lomo asado mixto. It was huge! His steak was overcooked a bit but still good - he asked for medium. Plenty of parking and shops around to walk off food.

Great spot for Mexican food! We came here on a Sunday night and we were seated right away. Staff…read morewas very attentive and the restaurant had very comfortable seating and pretty decor. The restaurant was busy, but we did not feel rushed. I ordered the potato stuffed taquitos and they came out hot and fresh with some fresh avocado and sour cream. Chips came out warm. Overall, a very good experience.

First time going Food and service was awesome…read more Drinks are good but very pricey will definitely be back just won't order more than one drink 15 for a short glass margarita is a lot

I recently found this place with a coworker while working in the area. We'd never been to Deep…read moreRiver/Essex so we just picked a place at random and gave it a go. Man were WE pleasantly surprised!! Outside it doesn't have a standout look. Just a darkly painted house with a decent size parking lot. But once you step inside it actually catches you off guard a little! Modern decor, beautifully tiled floors, bright and fresh! We were seated quickly and everything on the menu said "order me!" I got an unsweetened tea that was brewed just right and fresh. I hate skunky tea! We ordered the birria quesadilla to share, my coworker wasn't familiar. One bite and he was HOOKED. The meat was soo flavorful and tender and the SAUCE! Rich, bursting with flavor. I ordered several of the tacos: the scallop, seared tuna, pork carnitas and the Baja fish. Again, flavortown! Fresh, citrusy, creamy, cooked just right and a hint of heat on all of them. My coworker got the beef bbq burrito. Man that thing was stuffed with a crispy shell. Full of meat, rice and beans. He got the red chile sauce on the side but after the birria he just used that b/c he couldn't get enough of it! I thought this place was phenomenal and I've been telling everybody to go!