OT: Good Mexican Food in CT

[CTBasketball]

Just got back from Senor Salsa's in Fairfield. Had a grande steak burrito and it was amazing. There was also a fellow with a UConn jacket in there. Good times.

 

[superjohn]

I think you are missing the point of where this is going.

It's not about the food. It's about appearing to have special, inside knowledge that no-one else has.

That being said, there is a lot of Mexican food in San Diego. Some good. A few great. Most of them are decent but some are pretty bad.

I doubt there are many on this board who have eaten as much Mexican food at as many different places as me.

And its too bad you ate there in La Jolla. There a dozen or so good restaurants (Mexican or otherwise) within walking distance of that place.

The point is a place that's considered crappy in one part of the country is most likely better than a place that's considered good in Connecticut. Same goes for pizza, some of the crappy pies in CT> would be considered very good in certain parts of the country. I don't know where you are going with the pompous stuff, someone gives their opinion on food and you call them a pompous a--, that seems a bit ridiculous.

 

[Bezzz]

I traveled to Mexico city once. Found a nice restaurant in the Zona Rosa so we went in. Spoke no Spanish and the waiters spoke no English, so I just pointed to something on the menu what the heck. After a while they brought out a small pizza size plate holding a huge round beef looking thing pounded flat to the thickness of cardboard. That's it.

What in God's name did I order? Anyone?

 

[Waquoit]

Obsession with "authenticity" makes me laugh. Is it good or not? Chicken Tikka Masala come from England. Me, I love the BBQ Pork tacos at Agave. Is that Mex or Tex-Mex? Who gives a hoot?

 

[FartMan69]

Chipotle, wear diaper.

 

[coachcap]

No mention yet of the Puerta Vallata chain. I can't speak for all of them , but the one on Queen St. in Southington has gotten a lot of my money over the years. I love their pollo assada burritos, among other entrees.

 

[boba]

Rosa Mexicano is very good in terms of nicer Mexican places in NYC; not as good as Hugo's in Houston imo, but similar. Hell's Kitchen has a lot of authentic Mexican places; I've been to Tulcingo Del Valle, which is a combination Mexican grocery and restaurant. I thought it was good and authentic, particularly the mole, which is a favorite of mine.

Thanks for the tip about Hell's Kitchen. Live not far from Rosa Mexicana, but was not impressed on the times I visited.. Soon, I will be going back home as the frau has an offer from UCSF. Looking forward to returning the other coast, especially looking forward to decent carnitas. Loved hanging out in Emmas in SJ before Sharks games.

 

[UCweCONN]

I went to a restaurant in the city called 'El Maricon'. I hated the place. I was at the bar and the other customers kept trying to push in my stool.....and I was standing.

 

[8893]

Thanks for the tip about Hell's Kitchen. Live not far from Rosa Mexicana, but was not impressed on the times I visited.. Soon, I will be going back home as the frau has an offer from UCSF. Looking forward to returning the other coast, especially looking forward to decent carnitas. Loved hanging out in Emmas in SJ before Sharks games.

Yeah, our waitress at Hugo's mentioned Rosa Mexicano when we were bemoaning the lack of high quality Mexican cuisine in the Northeast generally, so that made me seek it out. I did not think it was close to the level of Hugo's in any respect, but they are trying for that higher-end; whereas the Hell's Kitchen places are more "ordinary," authentic (sorry Waqouit), everyday kinds of places.

 

[scotty0330]

Sarapes in enfield and Manchester are solid and fairly close to authentic

 

[August_West]

Chipotle, wear diaper.

Post/handle

 

[Vowelguy]

Jalapeño Heaven in branford.

 

[Dove]

I went to a restaurant in the city called 'El Maricon'. I hated the place. I was at the bar and the other customers kept trying to push in my stool.....and I was standing.

So, you met mau?

 

[Dove]

Jalapeño Heaven in branford.

My wife and I have this place on the to-do list.

 

[GemParty]

Has anybody tried Monte Alban
On Farmington Ave in Hartford? Always hear great comments about it.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I don't think I have ever walked in a place like that in my corner of the USA.

That's good. Unfortunately that's what most people around here think when they think Mexican food. Some combo of chicken, steak, a flour tortilla, and tons of melted cheese.

 

[Walker11]

Just got back from Senor Salsa's in Fairfield. Had a grande steak burrito and it was amazing. There was also a fellow with a UConn jacket in there. Good times.

I love this place. Nothing fancy but they have damn good burritos with perfectly seasoned skirt steak. Cheaper, and better than Chipotle, Q'doba, insert Chain, etc.

 

[Waquoit]

Unfortunately that's what most people around here think when they think Mexican food. Some combo of chicken, steak, a flour tortilla, and tons of melted cheese.

You mean it isn't? Gaffigan nailed it 20 years ago. Start at the 5:55 mark.

 

[CTBasketball]

I love this place. Nothing fancy but they have damn good burritos with perfectly seasoned skirt steak. Cheaper, and better than Chipotle, Q'doba, insert Chain, etc.

I agree, plus bigger proportions. You live in the Fairfield area? Maybe a possible bar-watch?

 

[Bryan Lord]

SALSAS in southington.

 

[Walker11]

I agree, plus bigger proportions. You live in the Fairfield area? Maybe a possible bar-watch?

I'll be out of state for much of this season but I'll be around for winning time, April and March. What do you think are the best game-day bars around?

 

[jleves]

I remember when I was a kid and Taco Bell came to Manchester just outside the Manchester Parkade and we were so excited to try Mexican food....

 

[dibster]

Besito in West Hartford in Blue Back. Beautiful space, upscale and excellent food. Classy place for a nice occasion. Highly recommend.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

My girl's mom is Mexican and she likes Fiesta Cinco De Mayo Restaurant in Willimantic. She would know. Very good and authentic as it gets in CT.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Taking my girlfriend out Friday before the game for our 1 year anniversary and she said she's feeling Mexican food. If anyone has suggestions ...

Which regional, or type of, Mexican food? Makes a big difference, similar to differences in regional foods in or from China, India, Brazil, etc.

 

[mauconnfan]

So, you met mau?

Uh Dove in the satin pants, where were you going with this one?

 

[mauconnfan]

Best Mexican joint I have ever been to was Señor Frogs in Cozumel. Where else can you do shots from between some pretty decent cleavage while the waitress is holding on to your package?.........

Oh yeah, not to mention your wife and friends are at the table also.

 

[coachcap]

SALSAS in southington.

Good things DO come in small packages. It's tiny, but a to do place for lunch.

 

[ctchamps]

Good things DO come in small packages. It's tiny, but a to do place for lunch.

Funny! I thought you were responding to the post and poster just before yours. And then I saw you were responding to Byron Lord and not @mauconnfan

 

[ctchamps]

Best Mexican joint I have ever been to was Señor Frogs in Cozumel. Where else can you do shots from between some pretty decent cleavage while the waitress is holding on to your package?....

Oh yeah, not to mention your wife and friends are at the table also.

Good things DO come in small packages. It's tiny, but a to do place for lunch.

Funny! I thought you were responding to the post and poster that came out just before this post. And then I realized you were responding to Byron Lord and not to @mauconnfan