I recently tried Mexcalli Food Truck and ordered the birria ramen... and OMG. I'm a huge noodle person, so the concept alone already had me sold but they really delivered. The meat was super tender, like melt-in-your-mouth good, and the portion was definitely satisfying. I will say, at first I wished the broth had a bit more flavor on its own but once I added the lime and the sauce that came with it? Game over. It gave it the perfect kick and brought everything together. Overall, such a creative and comforting dish. I'd definitely order it again. If you're into noodles and want to try something different, this is it. read more

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I ordered three fish tacos and was charged $10 I heard other people ordering tacos and it was three for $8 when I got to my car I opened up my order took two bites and discovered the fish was heavily breaded and soaked with oil apparently the fryerlater was not up to temperature I had to throw the rest out read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - greasy breaded fish taco it looked much greasier when I first tried to eat it the grease soaked in somewhat - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This seems to be one of the only food trucks with quesadillas with mushrooms. It was quite delicious. He wanted to charge me $15 for what I would normally get for $10 at another food truck so I ended up getting half of what I would usually get for $10. $15 for the whole quesadilla, $10 for half. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Mushroom quesadilla - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Opted for a torta at lunch time. The green salsa was super spicy and crazy delicious. The side of guac and chips equally good. Mexicalli stands out since it is the only black truck on Long Wharf. Overall love Food Truck Paradise, reminding me of the taco trucks back in California. Definitely not as cheap, but pretty tasty and a nice break from pizza. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Waiting in the cold for our torta. - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I think this food truck had if not the most, then second most ppl ordering and waiting for their food. We waited quite a while for our food and at one point the server started to ask ppl what they had ordered. I think he had forgotten some ppls orders. We had the cemita and pina colada. The pina colada was virgin of course and it tasted pretty good. It wasn't too sweet and perfect on a hot day. The cemita was tasty and a good portion. It would have been better if there was a system of getting the food. read more

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I am in complete disappointment. I'm not sure if we chose the right taco truck... there were a few to choose from but this one had more people waiting... realized the "wait" didn't equal to amazing tasting tacos... it was just slow service on a 95 degree hot summer day. 1st, the kid who took our orders... didn't give us a receipt.. so wasn't sure if we can go and grab other food while waiting... but stayed and waited over 20 mins for a few tacos & a burrito. Ugh. Tex-mex steak tacos, tough and not tasty. Steak burrito, more rice & bean than steak. Birria tacos, total let down... and the consommé was lack luster. Way too pricey for a taco truck. Had better tacos in Brooklyn... so it's a complete SKIP on this one. #findabettertruck #yelplife #traveladventure read more

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Very good food I recommend them and they give good service to customers everything is super good and tasty

Drove by the food trucks and saw long lines so it's gotta be good right? Not quite. We decided to get food here because it had the longest line and also had the birria tacos and quesadilla which was what we wanted. It was a huge disappointment. The birria tacos didn't have cheese and the meat itself was really dry. The consume was just very salty and lacked other flavors. The birria quesadilla had too much filler in it so it was just too wet and didn't hold together. The meat was also dry. This food truck was also not cheap so not sure why the long line but not worth it in my book. read more

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O...M...G!!! Y'all rocked my world with your Mangonada!!! It was the PERFECT combination of salty, icy, spicy and sweet!! I drove up from Queens, NY to check it out. DEFINITELY worth the drive, and can't wait to come back and ger another one!! Aye Madre!!!...MUY DELICIOSO!!! read more

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THIS IS THE BEST FOOD TRUCK EVER ! it's crazy good. the tacos are the best! The food is perfectly seasoned and right where it need it to cook the best food ever! read more

I got 5 tacos (2 El pastor 3 carne asada) for 10$ the El pastor was my favorite seasoned perfectly

We last visited a little over two years ago and when we came back it took us a while to find the food truck since they had made so many new updates. I'm glad that they not only updated the truck, but also the food. I didn't think it could get better, but it did! Now you get a grilled onion bulb and roasted jalapeño with your meal. They also have birria tacos on the menu that are scrumptious. They're cheesy and filled with a lot of meat. The food is still piping hot and delicious. The only negative I have to say is that I don't live in Connecticut. Los cocineros de este lugar saben cocinar-mis respetos! read more

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This is a relatively simple mexican truck in Long Wharf, New Haven. Tostada was my favorite. It was very crunchy. Chalupas de pollo was good too. Horchata drink was really good. They will even give a sample if you want to try before purchasing. $3 for horchata felt a bit expensive though. read more

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I finally made it down to the Wharf to get me some tacos! After reading the glowing reviews, I had to give Mexcalli a try and I can say that I was not disappointed. I visited 2 weeks in a row, went back for a 3rd but they weren't there yet. I tried a different truck but was sadly disappointed; it just wasn't the same as Mexcalli! The tacos were delicious with just the perfect amount of spice for me and the sauces were full of flavor and complimented the food perfectly. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Cooking up a delicious storm for me and my coworker! Tacos placero, taco lengua, taco with steak, amd al pastor quesadilla! - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

It's hard to make a quesadillas stand out, the ingredients are pretty standard and most taste pretty similar. However, my quesadilla from here stands out from the rest. It was the most flavorful and freshest quesadilla I've ever had. The pico was amazing and the ingredient combination was just right. I especially loved the avocado, which was included, but is typically only offered at an additional price. To be fair, I'm not too adventurous when it comes to food and my go-to Mexican dish is typically a quesadilla, so I've had more than my fair share. Basically, I consider myself an above-average, experienced quesadilla critic. In a world filled of dozen of food trucks in Long Wharf, I picked this particular one, and I'm so happy I did. The menu looked good, the truck looked clean and the line wasn't too long (I'm not sure why). They also take credit cards, which was an added bonus. With a drink, my meal came to $9 and I loved every bite and I'm totally full. The BF ordered from another truck, but ended up getting an additional chicken taco here. He enjoyed the green sauce topping he put on, but it was a bit too spicy for me. I have to come back and try something else from here soon. read more

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I've been living within 12 minutes of Long Wharf for the last 3 months. It's probably disgraceful that it took me that friggin long to check out the parade of taco trucks on the side of 95. Being a noob, I typed taco truck into yelp to see who had the most/best reviews and Nextalli won. Next time I'll choose a different truck for the sake of variety. I got 3 tacos - chicken, pork, and steak. Omfg I'm in love. So fresh tasting and delicious. Lots of cilantro. They were $1.25 a piece and 3 were plenty filling. I did steal a few bites of my boyfriend's steak tostada and that was phenomenal too. Apply a couple liberal squeezes of the green sauce, find the guy wandering around with a churro cart and eat yourself into a coma. This is most certainly going to become an obsession now. At least it's cheap! read more

The street corn is bangin! Love the chicken tacos too. The chicken burrito was excellent as well. 4 stars because we waited on a Sunday at 12pm in 40 degrees, almost 30 minutes for our food. read more

Food used to be good, but the last 2 times I've ordered delivery, it was pretty gross. Avocado was brown and black and the limes were old as well. Food was just kind of slimy. Nothing was fresh or appealing. They got the order wrong as well. It sucks to eat spicy Mexican food without the drinks we ordered. They don't even use takeout containers, so expect all of the juice/sauce/oil to run off the paper plate and into the bag. I used to like this truck, but it seems to have gone downhill. I won't be back. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I can't give the Nextalli Taco Truck any less than 5 stars because I'm still thinking about the al pastor quesadilla I had a few days ago, and I'm trying to figure out when I can go back again. This truck is a little hard to get to, at least for me (I made my way through the streets of New Haven, over some bridges and under some highways, and I awkwardly walked past all the other Mexican trucks before I found it), but it is worth the journey. This isn't your average quesadilla with meat and cheese inside a flattened tortilla. This is a giant burrito-sized tortilla covered in melty Mexican cheeses, topped with juicy, well-seasoned meat, freshly sliced avocado and lettuce and tomato, folded over and grilled to hold all that good stuff inside. The al pastor is what dreams are made of - spicy and flavorful marinated pork with chunks of sweet pineapple to balance it all out. When I was handed this wonderful creation, I squeezed some red and green hot sauces on my plate, and it was heaven in my car as I enjoyed it parked in front of the water on Long Wharf. I was as impressed with the prices as I was with the food. $6 gets you the very satisfying quesadilla (I wrapped up half to bring home), and you can get tacos for just $1.25 each (the kind on corn tortillas with fresh onion and cilantro). read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - That is one stuffed al pastor quesadilla. - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The prices are right and the tacos are simple and tasty. $5 will get you a decent lunch here. The tacos were topped with onions and cilantro and a lime and radish slices were provided on the side. The chicken taco was pretty bland but it's only $1.50. You live and you learn. The other meats I got (lengua and al pastor) more than made up for it. Just give them a shot. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - 5 dolla holla. Lengua, al pastor and chicken tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

OK, where did the Nexcalli truck go? Did it break down? Did it get sucked up by some alien space ship? No doubt space aliens get a hankering for a good taco and burrito every now and then too. I can't speak for the day time, but lately in the evening after work the Nexcalli truck is no where to be found. So in their absence I've been hitting the other Mexican food trucks after work. And I must say, they are no where as good as the Nexcalli truck. They (the other food trucks) serve inferior meat that's either really chewy or has bits of bone in it. Plus, some of the other food trucks don't grill up the meat when ordered. They slap together their tacos with room temperature meat. They're just bad, bad, bad and don't compare to the Nexcalli truck. I want my Nexcalli food truck back. Space aliens, hand it over and try some of the other food carts near the hospital instead. I hear they're very much game to probing and they make a peanut sauce that's the talk of the Milky Way galaxy. read more

Delicious. Try the marinated pork (different from the shredded pork) and the chorizo tacos. They are the two best on the menu (yep, I've tried them all. Hey, they're small!). The hot sauce and avocado sauce combo is great, they are anything but stingy with the limes, and even though they only give you one corn tortilla per taco (many places do 2), they're good quality and hold together in my experience. I'd rather have extra juicy meat, great seasoning, big chunks of great lime, and a stellar avocado sauce than an extra corn tortilla anyway :) This is my favorite stop after some exhausting trekking through Ikea. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Found this place while stopping for gas after passing through town. We weren't necessarily looking for tacos but saw this place had great reviews. When we arrived there were a line of food trucks, so I definitely recommend going. I ordered the al pastor tacos. They came with a pineapple marinade. While it was good, it was a little different than traditional. Still worth it at $1.50 read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Al pastor tacos for $1.50 each - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Mexcalli Truck is one among the very few options I like in Long Wharf Drive. I always go with their vegetarian quesadilla and they are quite good. My husband often opts for their chicken quesadillas and he finds them good too. read more

I have eat at this food truck many times and I just have to say get the tacos and you will be happy. Cash only read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - 4 steak tacos at 1.25 each:) - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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LONG WHARF is straight killin it regarding they food trucks but i had to make lord of the rings style moves to get out here, i mean the route was frought with peril because you have to cross 14 highways and find a hidden entrance to get over here. fuck ppl just put your carts in downtown new haven youll get more business (at least from me) okokokokok so yesterday i was making moves, trying to drive around town to assault pedestrians with my rap music tastes and my speaker system. I was about to go to la cocinita, and i said "nah lets try some new 2013 shit" nextalli truck has some legit menu items, including all of they meats which are choice and delicious. i dont know what genious convinced the world that food from a truck was just as good as food from a restaurant, but he was one savvy homie and i respect him i had the al pastor burrito (burrito means little donkey in spanish LOOK IT UP FOOL I keep tellin u). I like me some al pastor w/ the pineapple i fucks with the pineapple 100% and twice on Sundays, but what turn me off was the GREASE b fucking GREASE everywhere i like ur meat nextalli, and you dont put nonsense items like rice or beans in your burritos so why you make me eat so much grease??????? next time im going to have the same thing though because it was super legit 100% A+ kawaii burrito thanks!!!!!!! read more

Taco...Burrito...What's coming out of that speedo?!? So I finally made my way to the infamous Nextalli Taco Truck, which I've driven by dozens of time as race my way down the off-ramp for exit 47 on I-95 south. Why the hell haven't I come here sooner?!?! Not only was this easily identifiable black taco truck given a 5 star review from world class Yelp Eliters Emily C. and Anna E., but there are always crowds of people on this little random patch of asphalt between 95 and Long Wharf Drive. Why these Mexican eateries decided to set up shop here I will never know, but this random location doesn't deter the masses from enjoying the fantastic authentic Mexican cuisine that is whipped up in these little trucks. I had dinner plans later that night, so I didn't go with the quesadilla or burrito which I would have normally ordered. I decided to go "light" and ordered four tacos. One al pastor (pork loin), two carne asadas (steak), and one carnitas (pork). These puppies come on small soft shell tortillas and are garnished with a generous topping of cilantro and diced white onion with a thick lime wedge cut in quarters for an ergonomic juicing experience. Holy guacamole these were some good tacos. I set up shop on the little metal ledge so that I could dress my already flavorful taco's with some green and red hot sauce, which are served in giant squeeze bottles. Check out my before and after pics to see how my sauce loving ass goes a bit nuts with these self-serve squeeze bottles. I housed each mini taco in about two bites each and I could have eaten seriously 20 more. They were so light and tasty, with a brightness that came from the diced cilantro and onion that cleansed your palate and left you wanting more and more with each bite. Personally I found the carne asadas to be the best, as they were less dry and packed more flavor than their pork counterparts. All in all, I need to get my fat ass back here ASAP to try every single item on this menu, because I have sin duda que todas las comidas aqui es fantastico!! Oh and one extra perk about standing at that metal ledge on the side of the truck is that you get a peeping tom view of the cooking action inside the truck. These two dudes must really love each other, because they share a 4x2 foot space and crank out some really delectable eats while constantly conversing and having the best time ever. Oh and all four tacos were five bucks. FIVE BUCKS!! I know it's unfair to compare road side New Haven prices to NYC, but I often pay about $9 bucks for a crap salad at lunch. I need to quit working for the man and open up a food truck. Who's with me?!? read more

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Have I ever told you that quesadillas are my favorite food ever? Yep, EVER. I've ordered quesadillas in every sort of possible restaurant and eaten a shameful amount so I'm a bit of a subject matter expert when it comes to these savory things. Trust me when I say that Nexcalli makes the best quesadillas. I mean it! They are served in the perfect half moon shaped (the only way to serve real quesadillas) and stuffed with REAL Oaxaca cheese. The U.S. has adapted many variations of quesadillas but Nexcalli stays true to its roots. The pork carnita quesadilla is a must try. For $7 you'll get the best quesadilla there is in CT stuffed with roasted and refried pork that took hours to prepare. Worth it. read more

I honestly don't know if this is the specific truck I went to- there are usually at least four, all parked right next to each other here. My friend and I were driving back to New York and stopped here. We split up- she got three tacos at the yellow truck, I got a burrito at the most silver truck. Her tacos and my burrito were great... I mean AMAZING. I think better than most mexican places I've been to in New York. Deciding we couldn't make a fair decision without trying ALL the trucks, we each ordered a taco from the other two trucks. They were not as good as my burrito from the silver truck, or the tacos from the yellow truck, but they were still really good. All in all I don't think you can go wrong stopping at this place -- the food is cheap, good, and the people who stop by here seem friendly- I got into a few conversations while waiting on line. I don't see why ANYONE would stop at a McDonalds while on the road with these places around! read more

The review was right, their Buritos was that good. Everything is so freshly made, the sauce that they mixed with the lettuce is something I will never forget. The price is unbeatable for that great of food. It was a little confsuing at first trying to find the right truck -Nextalli. We passed by a few other trucks, they also look like they all making fresh and authentic mexican tacos and buritos. Give them a try, you will love it ! read more

I'm still a fan of the apparently renamed Mexicali truck, but I've decided to downgrade to 4 stars. I've come to conclude that the value proposition here isn't tremendous, especially after prices were raised at some point in 2014 (the menus posted in the photos are out of date). Tacos are $1.50 now, so that a plate of four is $6 rather than $5. Everything else is $1 more than it was earlier. Burritos at $7 and $8 are priced okay, but don't present a tremendous bargain in my mind. The winning items here are the quesadillas ($7), which are excellent and I think a bit more filling than 4 tacos. But this gets back to my original point -- if you're genuinely hungry, 4 tacos may not suffice, and even the quesadilla makes for a moderately sized meal. read more

If you like Mexican and don't mind food trucks...this place is a must try. Authentic food with a great view of the Long Island Sound. The food is reasonably priced and the atmosphere is very pleasant. read more

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After reading and hearing awesome reviews, tons of recommendations and special instructions (to give both the red and green sauces a try) - off I went! I was in the mood for Tacos that day, and that is what I decided to have. After a brief conversation with the owner, I decided to try 4 different types of tacos: Carne Asada, Carnita, Enchilada and Pollo. And rather excitedly, I blurted out my request to try both the sauces. The tacos did not take long to get made and I got to enjoy the L.I. Sound waterviews while I waited. When my order was up, I was handed a plate with these 4 small tacos (this ain't Taco Bell people!). Handmade, fresh and really soft tacos....they tasted someone's seasoned and experienced Mexican grandma had just made them. So authentic! Filled with four different meats that I had chosen and topped with fresh onions, cilantro and get this ..... grilled jalapeno peppers! Lemon wedges on the plate smelt so inviting that I could not resist picking them up immediately and squeezing them generously over my tacos. What a dynamite blast of flavor in something so tiny! Tangy, spicy, salty and sweet flavors hit me all at once! Proportions of the onions is just right - to add the perfect sweet crunch but not overwhelm the rest of the flavor profile. The meats were well seasoned - although some were a bit on the dry side. Not sure if it was a one-time error (as I have only eaten there once). I liked the Enchilada (pork) the best. I found that meat to be the moistest. The Carne Asada (steak) seemed to have the most flavor. read more

I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint. Everything I've ordered was without a doubt fresh. They prepare and cook the food on the spot, the kitchen is always spotless. Staff is always courteous and kind. It's the best truck in my opinion on Long Wharf. I just wish I wasn't so forgetful of checking in to places lately, haha. Do yourself a favor and try it out! The lengths tacos are on point! read more

The lovely ladies in the truck were nice enough to take my order even thought they were closing up for the night AND the food was delicious. The prices were great as well, $1.50 tacos instead of the usual $2 or $2.50 each. Highly recommend if you see them on Long Wharf drive. read more

Tried to order via Uber eats and my order was cancelled immediately. No explanation. Don't have your business on Uber eats if you can't fill orders. Completely unprofessional. Edit: Just got off of the phone with Uber eats and even they couldn't get ahold of this company. Buyer beware! This will be a waste of your time and possibly money. read more

It was alright. Got the pollo and al pastor taco. My al pastor didn't come with any pineapple chunks unlike what the menu stated which left me disappointed. Not much flavor in both meats I got and tortilla seemed a little stale. I left sad. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Pollo and al pastor taco - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

We drove by the Long Wharf park and saw all of the taco trucks, so after we ran our errands, we headed back that way to grab some lunch. With so many choices, it was overwhelming, but we Yelped it, and decided to choose a few tacos from Nextalli. The husband I loved both the al pastor and carnitas tacos - a bit of a wait because there were a few people also waiting for their orders - but worth it! Both were flavorful - and actually had different flavors and spices - which seems nearly impossible at taco places or restaurants. Also - they have some of the best prices out of all the taco trucks at Long Wharf. We will definitely check them out again and try some of their other food choices. read more

The meat is fresh and tender and flavorful, the onion and cilantro are just right, the taco shell has just the right amount of chew and give. Not a damn thing wrong with these tacos. They'll sit easy on a West Coast palate, and they are by far the best tacos available in a 2 hour+ radius. I would urge you to stop by, especially if you're traveling 95 midday, looking for food, and not all that interested in New Haven apizza. (Crazy, but it could happen.) Or you're visiting the Ikea. Just don't expect it to be much faster than the famous apizza - the truck is popular and the food is made by hand. But, totally worth the wait. Plus, Long Wharf is cool. read more

The tacos were super fresh & tasty. Ordered carnitas, el pastor, lingua & cabeza. They were all fantastic. The carnitas quesadilla was also superb. The area is what it is, Long Wharf is kinda sketchy; buy a few tacos & eat in your car. Totally worth it. read more

Mexcalli Black Truck - Carnitas quesadilla! - Food Trucks Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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