The food and drinks were delicious, but the service was very slow. It took almost an hour for our…read morefood to come out to the table. I got a house mango margarita which was very good. I got the Tijuana Combination Plate with the ground beef burrito and Chile rellenos. The burrito ended up being more like an enchilada and was not what I expected but it was delicious. The Chile rellenos was also tasty. The plate came with rice and beans which were delicious. I would go back for the food and drinks.

Absolutely excellent!!! I always thought this was a pure…read morecookie cutter Mexican restaurant! Damn was I wrong! Food-excellent, service-impeccable (Juan David our waiter was excellent), atmosphere-fun as all get out! And the Mariachi band was kick ass. I'll be back! Great time

We're travel writers and have eaten at many restaurants over the years (and miles). As the Farmer's…read moreInsurance company ad says, We know a thing or two because we've seen (eaten) a thing or two." We had a fabulous meal this evening at El Tapatio. Each of the 4 of us ordered something different and we all agreed the food coming out of the kitchen here may be the best Mexican food we've ever had. Fresh and really flavorful. Service is extraordinary! If you go, say hi to the owner (Daniel). Friendly, funny and hard working. We'll definitely be back!

My mom chose this restaurant for lunch to celebrate her 73rd birthday; she has been talking about…read moreeating here all week and so I was very excited to try it because I love Mexican food. We were the only ones in the restaurant today at lunch. Our food was promptly served and my mom really enjoyed her Miguel's Tacos, however my chicken enchiladas left a lot to be desired. They were smothered with cheese that tasted like plastic. The sauce tasted like watered down tomato paste. The meal didn't taste right and the visual of the cheese piled up on the side of my plate made me feel queasy. It was even sunken into my beans. My gut was telling me to just stop eating altogether.. On top of this, our waiter, Juan, never came by to ask how we were doing or to fill our water. He seemed totally disinterested in serving us, with no enthusiasm whatsoever, a complete lack of energy in all he did. When he finally returned after we were done eating, I expressed my disappointment about my lunch (which I wish I could have told him sooner so maybe I could have tried something else), and thankfully he removed my meal from the bill. He also apologized for abandoning us at our table. (Adding that nobody even came over to re-fill our salsa, and my mom had to ask the girl helping Juan twice for a refill.) Overall I was really let down by this experience. I love Mexican food and I was excited to come here. I still pressed the 18% tip button when I checked out because my mom enjoyed her tacos, however when I reviewed the receipt after I left I found that their calculator includes the food AND Connecticut state tax as the basis for their tip calculation! Unacceptable!! When businesses do this, it really upsets me. I'm mad at myself for not inputting my own tip, but I honesty did not feel good after lunch. I've been burping constantly since I left and I can tell that the food I ate has upset the balance of the my microbiome =( I feel like I have plastic in my stomach. I will not come back to the restaurant and I'm hesitant to recommend it. Wish we went to our usual Mexican spots instead (Ochos, Puerto Vallarta).

Came here to celebrate a birthday. Service was so slow and horrendous. Foods were getting mixed up…read more We felt ignored for drink refills. Wrong margaritas were being made or not brought out at all. For a mediocre at best Mexican restaurant, they should do better. I don't think many people come for the food but definitely come for the drinks. If you don't mind waiting for a LONG time to get service or even noticed, this is your place. I want to love this place but I can't. Service is that horrible. Ambiance is great and their patio is really nice outside.

Very basic Mexican fare…read more I've sworn I've written a review for this place. Eh, all well. I use this place as a barometer for Mexican food. What you get here is the bare bones stock version of Mexican cuisine. Not bad, but usually with lots of cut corners and inferior quality dishes. It's not that they don't try. They do season their microwaved rice and doctor up their cans of refried beans to bring some flavor to the mix. Their chips are warmed and their salsa has some extra spice added in. It's the type of Mexican cuisine suitable for the older generation. Not offensive, basic flavors and comfortable. The price point reflects this, and it's relatively affordable for what you get. This isn't a place I go to expecting great food. This place I go to for that one step above a fast food taco place, and it meets those expectations. If you need a place to take a family to, or you have parents and want to get them something they can handle spice wise, then this place works.

Fantastic food Great service…read more Acknowledged, sat and given Menus in short time Our waitress was very nice and helpful

With fantastic margarita deals almost every day of the week and delicious food, coyote Flaco is a…read moregreat place for dinner and I'm sad that it took me so long to finally visit. The margaritas were fantastic and the chips and salsa were both very good as well. I also really liked my enchiladas, the guacamole was super fresh and the red sauce on the enchiladas was super flavorful. The service was also fantastic, everything came out quickly our server was very nice.

Puerto Vallarta for Cinco de Mayo was a WHOLE experience…read more This place was PACKED from start to finish, but honestly? The vibe made the wait worth it. There were lines everywhere, the parking lot was full, and the restaurant was extremely busy but the energy was so good it barely even felt like we waited long. They had two DJs, one inside and one outside on the deck area where there was also an outdoor bar. The music was nonstop and the DJ played a mix of everything, so people were dancing the entire night. While waiting for our table, we grabbed drinks outside and ended up dancing inside too We waited about 30 minutes to be seated (plus another 10 because we missed our first call while vibing on the deck ), but once we sat down everything moved smoothly. Drinks were STRONG and definitely worth the price I had a couple shots plus both the original and strawberry margaritas, and both were really good. The food? 10/10. We got tacos, quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, and fresh guacamole made tableside right in front of us. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and delicious. The fajitas coming out sizzling definitely turned heads I also appreciated how organized everything still felt despite the crowd. There was security at the front entrance, inside, and near the side exits, which helped things feel safe and controlled during such a busy event. This was the perfect spot to celebrate with friends. Great music, strong drinks, delicious food, and an atmosphere that felt like a real party from beginning to end. Would absolutely come back for another holiday, weekend or summer night on the deck

Evening visit and loved it Interesting evening and we are…read moreglad we stopped by early because this establishment was BUSY. Yummy food and good service, Macario was phenomenal, always happy and attentive. The restaurant was crowded, the only thing that was uncomfortable was the noise, music to loud so you can barely hear your own conversation. But everything else was just right. Btw thank you for the B52 shots, those were the cherry on top kind of evening.

Upscale tacos done right…read more Came here because we are always on the hunt for good tacos. The location is right off the highway on the back of the xerox building. There's signs for parking but they are somewhat small so you need to keep an eye out for their logo. You're greeted with a very fancy food truck with servers and plenty of outdoor seating. There's some outdoor loungers and and some lawn games. The view was great, overlooking the river and with plenty of greenery. Our server was very friendly and chatty. Missus and her chatted and had good banter. Our server only had another couple servers helping, which got overwhelming for their team by the time we left. We got aqua fresca for drinks, the chips and salsa for the table, 4 tacos to share, and the street corn brule. Everything came out around the same time, which took them a little while but they got everything out. The street corn was fresh, used local corn and had the right blend of mole, queso fresco, and spices to make it a cheesy, spicy, corn forward dip. The chips and salsa for the table was also prepped fresh. The fine dice on the salsa let one get a good scoop of all the elements into one bite. The vinegar forward salsa was well balanced and seasoned. The chips were recently fried, and lightly salted. The tacos were also done well. Each taco were about 5 to 6 bites, all the ingredients were treated with care and layered to give the best bite. The fish taco and their take on a Birra taco were the highlights. Fish was crispy, paired with a spicy aoli and fresh corn. The Birra taco was not dunked nor came with au jus but it did have very tender smoked beef with avocado cream and plenty of onions. The wild mushroom had a lot of umami and complexity. It was a stellar non-meat taco but was overshadowed by its heavy hitter cousins. The carne asada taco was treated well, grilled properly and paired with just enough toppings to keep things interesting. The meat needed to be cubed though, was a very messy bite because of the beef lardons. The price was high, but the quality of the food justified the price. If I spend 8 bucks for a single taco, I want the bite to be balanced and flavorful, the quantity to be reasonable, and the end product to show that some thought and care was put into the dish presented. This is not a taco truck on the side of the road offering three buck tacos with fresh stewed beef and red onion (my kingdom for that type of taco truck in ct!). This is Americanized, curated, fancy-fied taco creations that taste great, look good, and fill you up. Couple that with a view of the water and a friendly but overworked staff and you get a very solid dining experience. It's one of the best tacos I've had in the state and a contender for one of the best tacos I've had in general. It's not cheap, but you absolutely fell like you get what you pay for. Get the chips and salsa, try some tacos and enjoy the locale!

As much as we love Mexican food we've avoided this place for a while due to the low ratings. But…read morewhen we saw a reel on IG about how they have a new chef, menu, and that things have greatly improved we decided to give it a shot. #disappointed The location itself is nice. Decent view of the river...on cheap, wobbly outdoor chairs and tables. There was only one server for the entire area the night we were there. He did as good as he could but service was very slow. The food is overpriced - $9 tacos with no sides ? My carne plate was all fries with a small piece of chewy meat. The margarita was fine. Water tasted bad so I ordered a beer on draft. This is basically a glorified food truck and bar area. They have a little outdoor couch area which might be nice to hang out with friends to grab drinks but save your appetite for somewhere else like sayulita or no mames. Pro tip: if you decide to give this place a shot take the driveway to left for parking closer to the entrance.

NO CHORIZO TACOS. SO DISAPPOINTED…read more Now onto the amazing part. Ordered plantains for the first time here. So incredibly delicious. The sauce was . I ordered my second favorite taco, pork belly

Honestly it's just okay, especially for the price tag. What's great about bartaco is that they're…read morewonderful with allergies. They know what's in their food, which is refreshing. We got takeout from bartaco, and their online system is great with allergies and preferences. Most things can be made gluten free. We ordered the cotija dip and the 4 pack of carne asada tacos. I'm not sure, but I expected the dip to be warm? But it was basically blended cold corn for $7.50. The tacos are priced a bit better as a 4 pack, and they had great flavor. But I wouldn't want to pay $4.25 for a tiny carne asada taco in the restaurant. Probably won't be back unless I'm really craving a taco.

Went to El Santo in West Hartford for the first time with a group of friends last night and had a…read moretime! The vibe was great, prices were super reasonable, and our waitress was really attentive. The Baja fish tacos were so good, and the fried plantains with the crema and sour cream were an amazing combo. The ribeye tacos also had great flavor, just a little tough, and the passion fruit frozen margarita was surprisingly strong! And after 10 PM , it turns into a club vibe with a strict dress code. Definitely a great spot for a Friday night out!

I always have a great time at El Santo! I've been about 5 times now and have tried various food and…read moredrink. I love the Rey mysterio, so fruity and delicious! The birria pizza wasn't the presentation i expected but still great nonetheless. I absolutely LOVED their lomo saltado and appreciate them taking the time to perfect it before throwing it on the menu. The filet mignon melted in my mouth, amazing! Ask for my guy Brad! Such great energy and amazing service. They have djs on the weekends and turn into a very fun scene!