Mexican Food in CT

[alexd]

I think Port Chester, NY probably has the best representation of the various levels of authentic Mexican food in the Northeast. They have a lot of street food type places and a few higher end places.

Yes!
I always eat and drink at Mary Ann's in Port Chester before shows at the Capitol Theater. There are other Mexican places in PC with fancier names, but Mary Ann's food is amazing.

 

[Deepster]

El Sarape in Hartford is great. Nothing to look at and not in the best part of town but the beef tongue tacos are amazing.

 

[CP76]

Casa villa in Stamford is my favorite spot

 

[HuskyHawk]

I lived in the San Jose area in the late 90s. Back then I loved the “fresh mex” places. There was nothing like that when I got to MA. Now they are all over. Local places run by actual Mexicans, not just the chains. I know chilaquiles because I had them for breakfast in Playa Del Carmen.

The street taco game is also vastly improved now. Both food trucks and sit down places. And while Tex Mex is still the most common, you can find legit Mexican places serving regional Mexican cuisine in MA. A great one opened in Southie when I lived there. This place in Falmouth is on par with anything I had in CA. Anejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar, Falmouth, MA.

In short, it’s not the wasteland it was 20 years ago. I think you’ll be ok.

Edit. Forgot this place. View Menus - Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Boston. I’ve only been to the Seaport location, it’s a perfect pre-concert location. Food is good, if overpriced. The tequila and Mezcal selection are solid though.

 

[Stinger92860]

I watched a DDD episode last night titled Real Deal Mexican.

Real Deal Mexican

The restaurant in Cleveland looked amazing. momocho

 

[Rocktheworld]

I lived in the San Jose area in the late 90s. Back then I loved the “fresh mex” places. There was nothing like that when I got to MA. Now they are all over. Local places run by actual Mexicans, not just the chains. I know chilaquiles because I had them for breakfast in Playa Del Carmen.

The street taco game is also vastly improved now. Both food trucks and sit down places. And while Tex Mex is still the most common, you can find legit Mexican places serving regional Mexican cuisine in MA. A great one opened in Southie when I lived there. This place in Falmouth is on par with anything I had in CA. Anejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar, Falmouth, MA.

In short, it’s not the wasteland it was 20 years ago. I think you’ll be ok.

Dang that place does look legit

 

[bendm]

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best burritos i ever found in CT...otherwise i'd resorted to calling the cuisine "Connexican" ie an abomination.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

My mother in law is Mexican and I only eat at her house for Mexican food. When we went with her to visit her family in Mazatlan, all we ate for breakfast was chilaquíles. They are delicious, I love it, but we got pretty sick of it after a week and started craving pancakes eggs and bacon. But for most people who don’t have Mexican family, I’m sure it would be a unique treat. There are taco trucks in New Haven that serve up authentic tacos, not sure about posóle, bírria, tamáles, móle, and those types of traditional dishes. I know for a fact there are more restaurants serving authentic Mexican now in CT than there was a decade ago.

 

[CCSUblue]

Xicohtencatl Restaurant in Great barrington. Known for its mole.

 

[Palatine]

You can get great Mexican food almost anywhere in America. There are some really good Mexican restaurants in Vermont. I've had great Mexican everywhere from New Mexico to Maine to Chicago to Seattle even Atlanta.

Heck there are 36 million folks of Mexican heritage in this country. But it doesn't stop there. I live in DC and most of the Mexican restaurants are run by El Salvadorians but our favorite Mexican restaurant is run by Colombians. The biggest factor is freshness. Fresh ingredients make great Mexican food.

The real question is where can't you find great Mexican food in America. Ironically, I think that Miami which is a heavily Hispanic community may be one of the tougher places to find super Mexican food. But the Cuban food there is unreal.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

My mother in law is Mexican and I only eat at her house for Mexican food. When we went with her to visit her family in Mazatlan, all we ate for breakfast was chilaquíles. They are delicious, I love it, but we got pretty sick of it after a week and started craving pancakes eggs and bacon. But for most people who don’t have Mexican family, I’m sure it would be a unique treat. There are taco trucks in New Haven that serve up authentic tacos, not sure about posóle, bírria, tamáles, móle, and those types of traditional dishes. I know for a fact there are more restaurants serving authentic Mexican now in CT than there was a decade ago.

To add to the above, chilaquíles are great for breakfast or brunch, but if I had to pick my favorite I would say I like a more hardy tortilla like huaráches, or tacos léngua, tacos al pastór, tacos carne asáda, and sopa posóle nice and spicy.

If you need a taste tester let me know, I’ll be happy to fill my belly!

 

[dvegas]

Back to thread...lots of different styles of Mexican food in Norwalk. Support your local businesses!

El Mexicano on Wall Street in Norwalk is muy authentico. Just leave your weapons in your car and dont be surprised to be patted down or wanded depending on the time of day, or day of the week....

And PS Maria who runs Rincon is smoking hot and a gr8 person...

 

[uconngb]

Boxcar Cantina in Greenwich actually had really good NM food way back when they first opened. But that was eons ago. Anyone been there recently?

I go there frequently. Was gonna suggest it until I saw you already did. All locally sourced food. Their salsa is amazing.

 

[uconnfan68]

Another food thread

I would like to get a sense of New Englanders’ experiences/tastes/preferences regarding Mexican food in CT/MA.

Several of you know that I live in San Diego. I’ve been out here for going on 5 years and will probably be here another few. I have been blessed to meet an amazing Colombian/PuertoRican girl out here who loves to cook (and clean!), and we sure plan on moving back to CT/MA in the next few years if all works out with us. Not in a particular rush to leave SD lol. She grew up in Miami but moved to CT when she was about 14 and her family is there now in I believe the Cheshire area; I’m a Jersey/UConn/Boston kid.

Having been out here for a bit, I’ve had some wild Mexican food that really is nothing like what I had as a kid in the northeast, where you get a shredded beef burrito or chicken enchiladas on flour tortillas at some place that mainly serves white people. When my people from the northeast come to visit, they’re obviously blown away... probably like having Midwest relatives coming up to the Tristate and having some real pizza... or heading south for some real fried chicken. My girl and I know that, if we were to start a food truck or something with some real Mexican food one day, roll up to breweries and serve, it could be wildly successful as a relatively niche cuisine in New England. I know that most people have been missing out on real Mexican food and would go crazy for some of the stuff I’ve been fortunate to enjoy out here. We want to start working on recipes sooner than later, and eventually turn this into a business venture when our hypothetical kids are in college and/or we are over our careers.

Who here has even heard of chilaquiles? Who knows what birria is? Or even sopes? Mulitas? Who knows the difference between tostadas and tostones? What are your best experiences in the northeast regarding Mexican food, from basic to gourmet? Anyone spend some significant time in a particular region of Mexico and knows of a specific dish that they wish they would have access to in the northeast?

Thanks everyone

Ever eaten off the street carts in Tijuana?

 

[UConnKev]

I went to college in Las Cruces, New Mexico. I still order green chile straight from Hatch, NM. As far as Mexican restaurants go. Our goto is Sayulita which isn’t authentic but very, very good for what it is. Coyote Flaco is solid but not spectacular. For traditional tacos look into Tacos mi Nachos in Meriden or Aztec Grill in North Haven

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

To add to the above, chilaquíles are great for breakfast or brunch, but if I had to pick my favorite I would say I like a more hardy tortilla like huaráches, or tacos léngua, tacos al pastór, tacos carne asáda, and sopa posóle nice and spicy.

If you need a taste tester let me know, I’ll be happy to fill my belly!

Out of coincidence my mother in law invited us over today and she made chíles rellénos. I totally forgot about that dish. Definitely another personal favorite of mine. For those who don’t know what chíles rellénos (pronounced CHEE-les ray-EN-os) are it’s baked poblano peppers in a red chili broth stuffed with crumbled melted Mexican cheeses. Heaven in your mouth.

 

[UConnKev]

Another food thread

I would like to get a sense of New Englanders’ experiences/tastes/preferences regarding Mexican food in CT/MA.

Several of you know that I live in San Diego. I’ve been out here for going on 5 years and will probably be here another few. I have been blessed to meet an amazing Colombian/PuertoRican girl out here who loves to cook (and clean!), and we sure plan on moving back to CT/MA in the next few years if all works out with us. Not in a particular rush to leave SD lol. She grew up in Miami but moved to CT when she was about 14 and her family is there now in I believe the Cheshire area; I’m a Jersey/UConn/Boston kid.

Having been out here for a bit, I’ve had some wild Mexican food that really is nothing like what I had as a kid in the northeast, where you get a shredded beef burrito or chicken enchiladas on flour tortillas at some place that mainly serves white people. When my people from the northeast come to visit, they’re obviously blown away... probably like having Midwest relatives coming up to the Tristate and having some real pizza... or heading south for some real fried chicken. My girl and I know that, if we were to start a food truck or something with some real Mexican food one day, roll up to breweries and serve, it could be wildly successful as a relatively niche cuisine in New England. I know that most people have been missing out on real Mexican food and would go crazy for some of the stuff I’ve been fortunate to enjoy out here. We want to start working on recipes sooner than later, and eventually turn this into a business venture when our hypothetical kids are in college and/or we are over our careers.

Who here has even heard of chilaquiles? Who knows what birria is? Or even sopes? Mulitas? Who knows the difference between tostadas and tostones? What are your best experiences in the northeast regarding Mexican food, from basic to gourmet? Anyone spend some significant time in a particular region of Mexico and knows of a specific dish that they wish they would have access to in the northeast?

Thanks everyone
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My all time favorite Mexican restaurant was called Chopes. It was in the middle of no where but had the absolute best chile relleno I’ve ever had.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Cisco’s in Newington. Tiny spot but awesome.

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And there’s so much good Puerto Rican food in Hartford. I know it’s not Mexican, but it has that Latin flavor. Park Street and some of the surrounding neighborhoods is basically mini San Juan.

 

[glastonbury50]

Mexican imo is one of the foods where the really good Mexican isn't THAT much better then the subpar Mexican.

 

[tjhusky]

Jalapeño Heaven is branford is decent.
Nothing I have had in CT as good as food I tried traveling to Albuquerque or Dallas.

 

[UConnKev]

Mexican imo is one of the foods where the really good Mexican isn't THAT much better then the subpart Mexican.

That’s a very bad take.

 

[ARIDE]

Another food thread

I would like to get a sense of New Englanders’ experiences/tastes/preferences regarding Mexican food in CT/MA.

Several of you know that I live in San Diego. I’ve been out here for going on 5 years and will probably be here another few. I have been blessed to meet an amazing Colombian/PuertoRican girl out here who loves to cook (and clean!), and we sure plan on moving back to CT/MA in the next few years if all works out with us. Not in a particular rush to leave SD lol. She grew up in Miami but moved to CT when she was about 14 and her family is there now in I believe the Cheshire area; I’m a Jersey/UConn/Boston kid.

Having been out here for a bit, I’ve had some wild Mexican food that really is nothing like what I had as a kid in the northeast, where you get a shredded beef burrito or chicken enchiladas on flour tortillas at some place that mainly serves white people. When my people from the northeast come to visit, they’re obviously blown away... probably like having Midwest relatives coming up to the Tristate and having some real pizza... or heading south for some real fried chicken. My girl and I know that, if we were to start a food truck or something with some real Mexican food one day, roll up to breweries and serve, it could be wildly successful as a relatively niche cuisine in New England. I know that most people have been missing out on real Mexican food and would go crazy for some of the stuff I’ve been fortunate to enjoy out here. We want to start working on recipes sooner than later, and eventually turn this into a business venture when our hypothetical kids are in college and/or we are over our careers.

Who here has even heard of chilaquiles? Who knows what birria is? Or even sopes? Mulitas? Who knows the difference between tostadas and tostones? What are your best experiences in the northeast regarding Mexican food, from basic to gourmet? Anyone spend some significant time in a particular region of Mexico and knows of a specific dish that they wish they would have access to in the northeast?

Thanks everyone

Place at ob was incredible wish I could remember the name

 

[storrsroars]

That photo is so thoroughly "Americanized 'Mexican' glop on a plate", I'd dare say it's racist, lol.

Could be delicious, but honestly, you'd never see that kind of plating in Mexico City, unless it was at a backyard barbecue with a bunch of drunken Americans ;-)

 

[Guapo]

I found when I moved to Oregon that Mexican food is like Italian food. Regional styles are available and are in different parts of this country. The Jalisco style food I ate in Oregon has no relationship to the more Tex-Mex I grew up with around CT 30 years ago. Add in the Mission styles and New Mexico regional food is nothing like what I could find anywhere else. Awesome. There's always room for well done regional style foods since there are a lot of different Mexican foods.


If anyone knows how to find New Mexico style food around Savannah GA, with the smoky flavors, the green chili with the hatch chili's, tamales, please cough up the location. I'd kill for a good beef machaca. Maybe even a marginal one. Good luck on the cart.

hey a fellow Georgian. Savannah is awesome. I knew when I moved here, I’d be gaining quality comfort food and BBQ (and losing pizza/good Italian food) but something I was surprised about was gaining really good Mexican food.

It’s somewhat counterintuitive, but the rural south is one of the best places to find good authentic Mexican food, east of the Mississippi, because there has been such a huge influx of immigrants to do farm work or work in food processing plants. I don’t have a specific restaurant rec for down there, but I would start by looking at what google says are “the best” Mexican restaurants in some of the small towns between Savannah and Statesboro

 

[storrsroars]

That’s a very bad take.

I was gonna throw out Maya on 1st Ave in Manhattan to counter, as it was my fave higher end Mexican in the Northeast (wife says best scallops she's ever had) but I haven't been there in a dozen years. Then I looked at the current menu and Sandoval has completely dumbed it down. I feel like an idiot as I've recommended the place a couple of times in the past few years.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Very big difference between good Mexican and not so great. If you have not experienced it then you probably have not had true authentic Mexican. This can be said about just about all varieties of cooking though. Not to derail the thread but I actually like Peruvian and Venezuelan food over Mexican. While seasonings might be similar the final product is very different.

I love food by the way. It is amazing.

 

[c29328]

hey a fellow Georgian. Savannah is awesome. I knew when I moved here, I’d be gaining quality comfort food and BBQ (and losing pizza/good Italian food) but something I was surprised about was gaining really good Mexican food.

It’s somewhat counterintuitive, but the rural south is one of the best places to find good authentic Mexican food, east of the Mississippi, because there has been such a huge influx of immigrants to do farm work or work in food processing plants. I don’t have a specific restaurant rec for down there, but I would start by looking at what google says are “the best” Mexican restaurants in some of the small towns between Savannah and Statesboro

Interesting. Thanks for the advice. I'll start reaching out past Flaco's tacos

 

[storrsroars]

Very big difference between good Mexican and not so great. If you have not experienced it then you probably have not had true authentic Mexican. This can be said about just about all varieties of cooking though. Not to derail the thread but I actually like Peruvian and Venezuelan food over Mexican. While seasonings might be similar the final product is very different.

I love food by the way. It is amazing.

Peruvian food is like the first East meets West fusion cuisine. Lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, chebiche, etc.etc. If California grew bananas and pineapples back when the railroads were being built, our Chinese-American food might look very different.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Peruvian food is like the first East meets West fusion cuisine. Lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, chebiche, etc.etc. If California grew bananas and pineapples back when the railroads were being built, our Chinese-American food might look very different.

Precisely why I love it so much. The original fusion.

 

[Guapo]

Peruvian food is like the first East meets West fusion cuisine. Lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, chebiche, etc.etc. If California grew bananas and pineapples back when the railroads were being built, our Chinese-American food might look very different.

love Peruvian food