What a gem! Good prices, good food and friendly staff. Small joint serving up some really good Mexican 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. read more

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

Taqueria Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Got burrito. Asked for salsa. Never got received some gross sauce . Ordered 2 plain tacos. Just meat and cheese and they charged extra fir removal of standard toppings. Lady behind counter could not understand English that well and looked very confused. The food was terrible! read more

Little hole in the wall spot AMAZING food and even BETTER prices. Very friendly and accommodating. My favorite spot for Mexican food. read more

Taqueria Mexicana - 4x chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Get the nachos with steak! Food speaks for itself, the flavors pop. The service is good, but better for Spanish speakers. The dine-in area was nice, but a little too cold in temperature. read more

Great guacamole and the Birria was tasty! I got takeout but I would def come back to dine in, by time I got home my takeout was no longer as hot as I'd like and I'm not a fan of reheating food. The consomme was very flavorful and well seasoned. read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Fantastic little spot with delicious food. We got a variety of tacos and a carne asada burrito as a snack while we were in the area. The tortillas were so hot and fresh. The meats were all tender and flavorful. We tried three of them too! They were just so perfect. If you are big fan of good, authentic Mexican food, you should definitely make a stop. The food comes out pretty fast and the staff is nice as well! I will definitely stop again if I am in the area! read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Pollo, carnitas y bistec - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

This is a legit taco shop. The tacos are really good. I opted for the chicken. It was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The tortillas are homemade. Don't let the exterior appearance of the restaurant deter you. The owner was super nice. Definitely check it out! read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem. This is my first time exploring the surrounding areas of New Haven and this did not disappoint. This place feels as authentic as does its food. I was able to get takeout, but they do allow for indoor dining. I got the 3 taco combo (w/ chorizo), nachos (chicken), tostada (chicken tinga), chips guacamole, and horchata. The prices here are amazing and the service was good. The only thing I would've wanted was more salsa and maybe some hot sauces to go. read more

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These enchiladas were good! The wait wasn't too long. It was cold though, wish I had a jacket lol but I definitely recommend it if you are close by and want some Mexican food read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Had 3 chicken tacos with rice and refried beans. Can't wait to return to try other items on the menu

Two words: Cactus Taco. Try it! I LOVE Mexican food--and this place is as authentic as you are going to get for the area. Better than the trucks in Long Wharf (sorry, Ixtapa!). As one other reviewer stated, if you don't understand Spanish and are intimidated by having to point at the menu--you are missing out! They cook everything fresh and to order. No flour tortillas here....corn only. The tostados are pretty awesome too. Be careful though...it's really easy to miss on the post! read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

This place is solid. I want to try more but I usually end up getting a Carne asada burrito. Low key environment with great staff. read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Menu 03/31/23 - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Forget the competitors, if you want legit mexican street food this is where you should get it. I've been ordering food here every week or two for several years, the food here is consistently delicious at a great low price, you won't find better at on the border or even Baja's. Try them out, come in to sit down or take out. read more

Chicken tacos were so empty and and we asked for tostada de carnitas... half was meet half was fat! Here is a picture of everything I removed out of 1 tostada! Also worst Michelada ever I ordered 2 and I think she made 2 with 1 beer! read more

Taqueria Mexicana - All the fat out of 1 tostada de carnita! - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I returned from a few days in Austin (where good tacos are a birthright) determined to find good local tacos that didn't require dealing with the hassles and lack of amenities of the New Haven food trucks. Mission Accomplished! Taqueria Mexicana is exactly as other reviewers have described: fresh, authentic, and delicious. It's a bit of a drive from the West Shore, but I've been getting Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food from a restaurant in the same strip mall for years. Yes, it's not well-lit, and the parking lot can be tricky, but it's really not that bad, and the food is totally worth it. read more

Hot nachos full of exciting nacho goodness. Both the nachos and my tacos were fresh and delicious, even after being delivered. It's a no-frills experience where the emphasis is on filling you up with well-made, straightforward food that's authentic in a comforting way. read more

SO GOOD SO GOOD SO GOOD. Don't let the look of the outside turn you away. The food is great. The Quesadilla con queso is great. The tacos are REAL. If you are looking for Taco Bell/Chipotle madness, don't waste your time or these good tacos. MORE FOR THOSE OF US WHO LIKE REAL TACOS. They sell every flavor Jarritos and Mexican Coca-cola. What else do you need? Definitely going back. read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Tacos (camarones y tinga) - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

It's really difficult to find good Mexican food in New Haven. My boyfriend at the time and I were hungry and driving down Boston Post when I spotted this little hole-in-the-wall. The food was pretty authentic. I got tacos with rice and beans. Their menu has a wide selection including tortas and dishes with mole (pronounced mole-eh) sauce. The waitress brought out different sauces and limes to add extra flavor. If I recall correctly, they do have the 'real' Coca Cola from the bottle. The little television in the corner is always playing some dramatic Mexican soaps, but again it's not known for ambiance. I've been pretty happy with the service and quality of food almost every time I've gone, however, I did not give 5 stars because one time I took my parents there and the steak was a little tough/dry. Also, I think they should offer horchata-a sweet milky drink with cinnamon. The other side of the restaurant is a little store that sells some Mexican candies and treats if you happen to have a sweet tooth. If you're ever craving authentic Mexican food, check this place out! read more

Taqueria Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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If you are looking for AUTHENTIC Mexican food, this restaurant is a great place! Everything is made to order and very fresh. This restaurant is my go-to for Taco Tuesday. Be sure to try the Beef Tostada and Spicy Chicken Gordita. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great place if you want great tacos Service could be a little faster and drinks could be brought out faster Knowing it's a small place But really good food read more

Finally, a taqueria that gets Mexican food right in CT. Growing up in southern California, I was spoiled with some of the country's best Mexican food. Most of the burrito and taco joints in CT are dismal. This place gets tacos right: lots of protein, plenty of fresh cilantro, onions, and veggie toppings. I was intrigued by some of the uncommon protein options they had on the menu so for the first time I ordered the cabeza (beef head meat, which is hard to come by even in SoCal), pork foot, tripe, and shrimp tacos. All on point, especially the tripe and cabeza. Then the menudo: while it didn't have the hominy and pork foot gelatin that I'm used to, it still had the depth of flavor in the soup and the springy tripe. I'm looking forward to trying their more common taco and burrito offerings. read more

This is our favorite local restaurant for authentic Mexican. Their food is hands downs the best!!

Amazing, authentic Mexican tacos! The sopes were the best I've ever had in Connecticut. This is taco cart/street taco style Mexican. The tinga is delicious, the green sauce perfect, and the tortillas homemade. Everything was outstanding!! Don't let the exterior scare you - this is real Mexican food, as it should be! read more

Good service, good food. Overall a good experience. Not much more to say. Damn comments requirement.

Mexican food in our hotel Milford CT. Never thought I'd find good authentic Mexican food this far North of the border but man this was good. I rang a bell and a Mexican poked his head out a hole in the wall like whack a mole. Asked me what I wanted, I gave him my order and he did not disappoint. read more

Favorite place to get tacos. My go-to's are pork skins, al pastor, and beef tongue. Their shrimp soup is also very delicious and comforting. I keep coming back because the food quality never disappoints! (Although sometimes they make small mistakes on my order, but I blame myself for not speaking Spanish.) read more

Fresh made to order authentic food. I had a good veggie option, a burrito w/nopales. I brought a guayaba drink as well. read more

Taqueria Mexicana - I meant to ask about the 3 huge beverage jars on the bar. - Mexican Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

This is a tasty authentic Mexican restaurant. You can hardly read the sign from the road but it's tucked in the corner of this little 3 unit strip mall. We shared the Chile Rellenos and a Burrito to learn that the food was delicious, service was attentive. We'll definitely be back. read more

Everything here is great but I especially love the al pastor. No frills. I've brought friends here and now they order take out weekly. Before covid we would drag ourselves here hungover to load up on al pastor and fajitas. Great prices. And the spicy salsas are great. read more

Former California struggling to dine good Mexican in CT. Awesome food to be found in this hole in the wall. I had a bunch of different tacos and they were all good. Tried my friends mole and also great. Ordered take out once and felt like the skimped on rice and beans but when eating in I thought the portions were generous. Very affordable also. Speaking Spanish is helpful! Will be back. read more

I ordered tacos here online via Yelp, and almost missed the storefront completely. At night, it's barely lit up and barely looks open. The shopping center it's in is ROUGH. Definitely a dive all around, including the interior. But don't judge a book by its cover. The tacos were great. Definitely some of the best I've had in the area. Both the pastor and beef and cactus were great. This place would do a killing in Milford or Orange in a slightly nicer building (hey owner: hint, hint). read more

Yes it's a hole in the wall but my quesadillas were awesome for $6.00 each- you definitely could share. The sauce especially the pick de Gallo were excellent. Wish I would have ordered the guacamole- a steal at $4.50! The steak quesadilla was excellent- not so much the tongue one. read more

Food was decent environment not so much. I was surprised that they have no soap in the bathroom. I then asked the staff for soap and was told that they do not have any. Having my lunch knowing that the chef prepared my food after using the bathroom without washing his hands was not the best experience ever. BTW, I also found a piece of chewed gum on the hood of my car after the meal, which has nothing to do with the restaurant but might tell you what kind of neighborhood this place is in. read more

I get a little weird when it comes to tacos and real Mexican food. I grew up thinking I didn't like Mexican food. Boy was I wrong! I just didn't like shitty Mexican food like Taco Bell and dumb Mexican chain restaurants like chipotle. And for good reason -- they're GROSS! So after visiting San Diego twice I realized what I was missing. But being from RI I couldn't find anything that compared. Then I found a little place in RI and fell in love. So when I moved to CT I was quite sad and always missing those delicious real tacos. Here comes in taqueria Mexicana. So I personally found this place on yelp (post pictures people! That's the best way for us yelpers to decide!) and decided to try it out. I was a little nervous because I read reviews about the not so good English with most of the employees - doesn't bother me I just don't like feeling stupid in front of them haha. But the second I walked in I was greeted by a handsome younger guy with perfect English. I got the lenguas (beef tongue which was my favorite) the adobado (seasoned pork) and the bisteca (steak). All three were delicious and I loved the salsas they give you to enjoy with it. Only reason it isn't five stars is I was sad there were no chips but maybe I just didn't see that on the menu due to the language barrier. And also I'm used to taquerias where you walk up and order at a counter so when I walked in I felt slightly awkward that I had to just sit down and wait but that's probably my own inner issues with going out to eat alone lol. Next time I'll order take out and still happily enjoy myself :) read more

Amazing tacos, it doesn't look like much but we stop here every time we go by for tacos and horchata

This place is a little run down. The waitresses don't really understand what I am trying to say, because I can't speak Spanish. In other words, it is PERFECT. If I wanted new and shiny served to me by people that speak English, I'd go to (shudder) Taco Bell. Try the Tacos de Tripa. They are the best I have ever had. The shrimp tacos are good too, but I like the things like head, tongue and tripe. Y'know, stuff that most Americans would consider "weird". Then again. Most Americans like Taco Bell. I don't. Also, this place DOES deliver (after 6pm). If you have a hard time communicating with the waitress (and if Google translate and pointing at the menu aren't something you can manage) talk to the guy who runs the cash register. He speaks English and can translate for you. read more

Congratulations. You have found the place you were looking for. Imagine that somebody took a contracting crew, upended a taqueria from the Mission in San Francisco, and airlifted it to West Haven via a helicopter. I am not even kidding. This is the only place you should be visiting if you are seeking a legitimate taqueria. Cozy up to a table. Order yourself a Pacifico. Order some tacos (they have every authentic meet you would expect) and eat their tortilla chips and homemade salsas while you wait. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. Really. I have been disappointed by Mexican food time and time again in my life. This is not a disappointment. In fact, if anything, this is an appointment- of the best Taqueria this side of the Connecticut River. Enjoy. And again, you are welcome in advance. read more

Delicious! It's like I am transported into someone's grandparents house with authentic Mexican comfort foods. The tortillas are fresh and tasty! We drive 45 minutes to this place! The food is authentic heavenly Mexican food that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Yes- it is a dive, hole in the wall but ...SO worth it!! We hold the other menu under the words of what we want on the first menu so there is no miscommunication with English/ Spanish. The staff is always a joy to work with as well as patient with us for not knowing Spanish. The sodas are fun with Spanish writing and the coke comes in a glass bottle. They take credit cards read more

Came here for lunch, and man, am I glad I did. Had the 3 taco combo w rice & beans. Al pastor, carnitas and steak. Each one more delicious than the last. The hot sauce was very flavorful and truly spicy, and a bowl of limes at the table assured each bite had the fresh citrus-y flavor of a an authentic mexican dish. I'll be back! read more