OT Where is the best burrito in CT?

[Son of Robert]

Salsa 3 my spot in MTown. 3 good beef tacos for lunch, I think maybe rice and beans too. 12$ Good crew of hardworking people, putting out authentic Mexican food. Respect.

 

[Dogfish]

Fuego in Cromwell has been open for about a year now has excellent burritos and really good Mexican food overall. Then again, it could have been the four margaritas that I partook in!

 

[boog204]

Talking about Pollo Loco right? I’ve lived in East Hampton for over 10 years and have always heard awful things about it. Said f it and gave it a shot couple months ago. Legit one of the top 5 worst meals I’ve paid for in my life.

Yup... Didn't want to put them on blast, but whoa... It's been several days, and I still feel a little off. The quesadillas there are pretty good, but I mean, how hard is it to do a quesadilla?

 

[boog204]

Even if it's good food that's how I am now. Last time I went to Mexico it took me a full week to recover. I love Mexican and Indian food but it destroys me now.

I usually have a pretty good stomach w/ most stuff. Eaten many times in Mexico with hardly an issue.

What exactly did you eat.

It was a "steak" burrito. Just not good at all.

 

[huskyblooz]

Ah! Guey! in Stratford

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Ah! Guey! in Stratford

Very solid rec. Interesting neighborhood spot too!

 

[I Bleed Blue]

For the central CT area look of Salsa's and find the nearest one to you.
Go in to order for first timers because they offer a bunch more than the online menus that are written on boards

I like Salsa's 3 in Middletwon because it is close.

Salsa's 3 Authentic Mexican Restraurant Dine in or Take out Middletown CT – Best Mexican Restaurant in Middletown, CT

Authentic Mexican Food Dine in or Take Out! (860) 316-5164 or (860) 316-5058 Come visit us at 120 Washington St, Middletown, CT NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 12PM - 9 PM Parking available in the rear off Wetmore Place

salsas3.com

'La Placita' is another little gem in Middletown for a stacked burrito and other delicious Mexican offerings.
Plus a mini-grocery for all of your home cooking needs and desires.

This hombre knows ball

 

[Lafayette]

Anyone recall the Tacocorral in Manchester, CT?

Total dive feel, but the ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles were norm and spicy salsa.

Burritos, enchiladas, tacos, all as good as my time in Mexico.

 

[DSquiz]

Ah! Guey! in Stratford

Best burrito I've ever had. I almost can't believe how good it is every time I go.

 

[Dove]

I know the pizza thread is absurd, I have seen BEC and ice cream threads as well but how about Burritos? I think my favorite is at tacos los gordos in new haven.

How does one raise the level of a burrito to be the best?

 

[storrsroars]

Not authentic Mexican, but TJ's Burritos and Coffee in Bloomfield is really good.

Also, Salsas 3 in Middletown.

There are no "authentic" Mexican burritos anywhere. Mexican burritos are small things with mostly just meat. The things y'all are talking about came from the Southwest US, and fist-size ones from the SF Bay area. If you've had a large burrito with a butt load of fillings in Mexico, it would be because they're catering to US tourists.

Best I had in CT was from the Green Grunion food truck in Danbury. It was also the only burrito I've had in CT.

 

[AreBee1969]

Three Amigos in Farmington is very good, but it's not like I sample them everywhere I go.

I'll have to check this out. I'm in PO Square every week.

My go to in Farmington is Puente Pub in Unionville. All their food is great.

 

[Lafayette]

There are no "authentic" Mexican burritos anywhere. Mexican burritos are small things with mostly just meat. The things y'all are talking about came from the Southwest US, and fist-size ones from the SF Bay area. If you've had a large burrito with a butt load of fillings in Mexico, it would be because they're catering to US tourists.

Best I had in CT was from the Green Grunion food truck in Danbury. It was also the only burrito I've had in CT.

Agreed - you don't go south from Nogales, AZ into Mexico town of the same name and find anything close to a burrito.

 

[PNolanFan]

Agreed - you don't go south from Nogales, AZ into Mexico town of the same name and find anything close to a burrito.

Understood on this point but to me burritos are like chicken parm, authentic in the home countries? No, but American Mexican food and American Italian food have perfected these arts and they are now my favorites

 

[Lafayette]

Understood on this point but to me burritos are like chicken parm, authentic in the home countries? No, but American Mexican food and American Italian food have perfected these arts and they are now my favorites

I getcha ... hits differently to each as I love travel, meeting people, local culture, food, architecture, etc.

 

[RuffRuff]

May I ask, given the simplicity of a burrito, what separates great from good?

 

[Lafayette]

May I ask, given the simplicity of a burrito, what separates great from good?

Great criteria for burritos:

1. Burrito is constructed well and does not fall apart 3 bites in
2. Main ingredient is plentiful - if chicken there is plentiful chicken
3. Rice and beans are not overcooked - beans should be moist but neither crunchy nor mushy
4. Flavor - all ingredients meld to one consistent umami
5. Cheese - melted but not burnt nor burns you
6. Salsa is not too watery - somewhat thick like maple syrup from Vermont

That is my criteria for a great burrito - sadly it is becoming like a unicorn here in Jersey City.

 

[Waquoit]

Burrito Loco in Parkville Market does a tremendous birria taco. I never had their burrito but I imagine it has to be pretty good.