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Sayulita in South Glastonbury and Rio Salado in Mystic are both great.
 
CCSUblue said:
Xicohtencatl Restaurant in Great barrington. Known for its mole.
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When was the last time you ate there? I thought this place was one of the best around and the last two times (probably 1/2019-1/2020) were pretty subpar.

I have worked in restaurants a lot when I was younger so I am okay with just having a “bad day” and would like to hear they still had their mojo
 
8893 said:
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.

In CT, Arturo Camacho has probably been the most successful with various iterations of Mexican food, mostly at the higher end. His newest is Camacho's Garage in Westville. I haven't been yet but I've heard nothing but raves. He is also behind Geronimo's in New Haven, which is more Southwestern than Mexican--but his tacos are excellent and very authentic.

Best authentic brick and mortar Mexican in New Haven right now is probably Mezcal on Mechanic Street; but the food trucks at Long Wharf are probably your best place to research. There are at least four or five different Mexican food trucks there every day, and most of their customers are Mexican.

CT also has a thriving high-end taco bar scene, including bartaco and bodega. Both excellent but more gourmet than authentic.

In VT, check out Mad Taco. Personally, I would model a food truck on that place if you are intending to serve the craft beer crowd, because that's what they get.
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Dude, we live parallel lives.
 
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Ixtapa in Hamden is decent for your typical tacos and stuff
 
I used to travel quite a bit for work, as a rule I found you could not get good Mexican foot east of the Mississippi and you could not get good pizza west of the Mississippi.
 
UConnKev said:
That’s a very bad take.
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I think it is roughly accurate for the "Tex Mex" food, but otherwise yes. Definitely not accurate for the true regional cuisine.
 
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HuskyHawk said:
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.
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The Brookline Anna's Taqueria is great...
 
Rincon in Norwalk. Their empanadas are incredible and a chicken burrito alone can feed a family of four.
 
RowdyFan said:
Have you tried Yoko Loco? The purple food truck that's parked at the old Cartway in Gale Ferry. Fantastic.
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I have not, but will now. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
uconnfan68 said:
Ever eaten off the street carts in Tijuana?
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No, but my buddy swore by the sandwiches they sold at Tijuana Jai-Alai. And it contained some kind of mayonnaise. I just ate the chips. He was driving and lived so...
 
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XLCenterFan said:
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.
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Don't forget Parkville Market. It's like an indoor food truck festival everyday. I would get the Puerto Rican food there if the line wasn't so long every time. But too many other good eats to wait. And craft beer.
 
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nelsonmuntz said:
I think of a city as having "great food" when it isn't just the high end places, but also the mid priced and fast food. Austin for example, has a lot of great little local restaurants that are excellent. Chicago, surprisingly, has a lot of local fast food mexican, especially when you get outside the Loop or Gold Coast. The food is incredible, although your night is typically over after going to one of these places. You only go after the bars, not before.
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nelsonmuntz said:
I think of a city as having "great food" when it isn't just the high end places, but also the mid priced and fast food. Austin for example, has a lot of great little local restaurants that are excellent. Chicago, surprisingly, has a lot of local fast food mexican, especially when you get outside the Loop or Gold Coast. The food is incredible, although your night is typically over after going to one of these places. You only go after the bars, not before.
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Topolobampo in Chicago is one my 2 fave "haute" Mexican restaurants in the USA; the other being Hugo's in Houston.

Have to tip my hat to the L.A. street Mexican food vendors. If you are a fan of "innards" or organ meat you could get blown away. If a truck or food stand has a line of non gringos waiting ... Just go there.
 
Ewekon said:
the other being Hugo's in Houston.
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Had one of my favorite meals ever there during the 2011 FF. I remember we had a dish where we got to choose five different meats, and we immediately chose lamb first because of Jeremy.
 
8893 said:
Had one of my favorite meals ever there during the 2011 FF. I remember we had a dish where we got to choose five different meats, and we immediately chose lamb first because of Jeremy.
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Ate there during Houston F4 as well. Need to find the pic I snapped of my then senior daughter and B.R. Tom.
 
Got out of work early today and picked up an order of Huevos Rancheros from Rincon Taqueria in Norwalk, CT. They are known for their large portions, so I weighed the order...

Official Weight: 2.4 pounds.

I've mentioned Rincon earlier in the thread, but if you are in the area and haven't tried Rincon: please do. Excellent food, big bang for your buck and they provide a style and menu that's unique to any other Mexican food I've had before.
 
Costco got this stuff in and it’s excellent.
 

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Hey Adrien! said:
Got out of work early today and picked up an order of Huevos Rancheros from Rincon Taqueria in Norwalk, CT. They are known for their large portions, so I weighed the order...

Official Weight: 2.4 pounds.

I've mentioned Rincon earlier in the thread, but if you are in the area and haven't tried Rincon: please do. Excellent food, big bang for your buck and they provide a style and menu that's unique to any other Mexican food I've had before.
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did Maria the owner (with her mother Soledad) serve you? thats a bonus 🔥🔥🔥

PS the owners are Chilean . . . try the empanadas or any other Chilean special on the menu sometime, it's tough to find that food in CT and its really, really good!
 
dvegas said:
did Maria the owner (with her mother Soledad) serve you? thats a bonus ???

PS the owners are Chilean . . . try the empanadas or any other Chilean special on the menu sometime, it's tough to find that food in CT and its really, really good!
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Ate lunch at Rincon Taqueria today, indoors for the first time since before 'vid and it felt awesome to be back at a favorite.

Explored the menu and tried the tamales: the maseca was insanely good! I usually don't like tamales and probably wouldn't order it again, but it definitely filled me up for a big afternoon of outdoor work. During the summer, I go there about once a week, their pork shoulder tacos are freakin' insane.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Ate lunch at Rincon Taqueria today, indoors for the first time since before 'vid and it felt awesome to be back at a favorite.

Explored the menu and tried the tamales: the maseca was insanely good! I usually don't like tamales and probably wouldn't order it again, but it definitely filled me up for a big afternoon of outdoor work. During the summer, I go there about once a week, their pork shoulder tacos are freakin' insane.
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Pork shoulder taco....that just sounds seriously good...
 
My school is still without power, so I took advantage of the work from home day to pick up lunch at Tacos El Azteca on Main Ave in Norwalk.

I love this place and realized that I hadn't been here all summer, so I made it my #1 priority today.

Their al pastor tacos are my absolute favorite. Spicy, fatty, slightly sweet. They also do a wonderful job chopping up their cilantro and onions to very small pieces. Very tender tortillas.

Three for $6, ate them elbows up on the trunk of my car.

If you live near Norwalk and like/love tacos, you must try this place.

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Hey Adrien! said:
My school is still without power, so I took advantage of the work from home day to pick up lunch at Tacos El Azteca on Main Ave in Norwalk.
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Main Street, not Main Avenue. Northeast corner of intersection of US 1 AKA Cross Street aka North Avenue. Not sure of the address but its across from Boccarossa Insurance @ 95 Main Street 06850

Tacos are really really good, grab extra salsas they are tremendous
 
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