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.

The food was really good and the portions are big. I recommend the birria tacos and the tostadas.read more

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!

Taco Tuesday was amazing. Mango chicken tacos are out of this world. Real fresh food made by some…read morereal expert chefs.

Popped in for a few beverages before dinner, service and drinks were spot on!…read more Saw so much amazing food walking by us, if we didn't have reservations we would have dined. Will be back for sure.

This is the worst Mexican food that I have ever eaten! I had an order delivered by Uber eats last…read morenight and the two orders of nacho were missing, the Cameron's was turned upside down and the sauce leaked out all through the bag. The portions were small, and you eat with your eyes first. In this case you go blind. The portions were not satisfying at all. This isn't authentic, it's a shame. And the rice and beans were godawful. We had to place an order to a real, authentic restaurant in Branford because the hunger pangs needed to be fuelled. We paid a lot less, had portions five times the size and were finally satiated. We even have some left over. When I called this restaurant and asked to speak to the manager, I was told that they wouldn't be back until next week. How convenient. This is the first, and last time that I will ever order from this restaurant!

We asked Salsa's to help with a last minute catering event. The staff are kind, easy to work with,…read moreand incredibly accommodating. Additionally, the food is delicious and fresh! I will be recommending Salsa's Authentic Mexican Restaurant to anyone and everyone in the New Haven area. Thank you Salsa's!

Everything from service to to being appreciated by everyone that works for your establishment I…read morealways feel important when I go in there.

Food? Yes, they have food AND it's awesome!!!…read more Everything we've had here was delicious. The guacamole $18.00 is delicious and 3-4 can share a bowl. The menu has the best tasting taco options I've ever had: The 2 for $12 offers a number of options available on corn, flour or for $3.00 more, lettuce. We've had the Fish, Salmon, Carnitas, Pastor and Vegetable. Size is small. Flavors are big. There are 5 $18.00 tacos, various salads including a couple of ceviche - sound delicious as does this: BIRRIA PIZZADILLA $58.00 Triple Stacked with Chihuahua Cheese, Onion, Cilantro, Beef Consomé, Flour Tortilla and they have more... Service is friendly, wait time is reasonable. The interior is really interesting. Sorry, no pictures

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!

Haven't gone here in years due to having relocated, but when I went it was average to just okay…read more Decent size burritos and ok chips and salsa. Service was decent. Takeout is just meh. It would be loud inside when I dined in with a plus one. I'll try again soon to see if anything changed.

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.

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.

Let me start off saying I was visiting when I ate at this location but food trucks at the flea…read moremarket food tasted better. It wasn't bad but the meal I had was cooked fresh overall now I couldn't get with the taco shell. That part of it tasted like straight grease. The service was attentive and straight forward. This would be a one time meal for me. But the appearance was amazing of this meal. Might be for someone else just not me.