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    Camacho Garage

    3.9 (370 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Mexican Torta
    Chris R.

    Place has great ambiance! The food is excellent, though arguably on the expensive side. Just for reference, the Mexican Torta here was on the Brunch Menu for $19. I did also get to try my wife's chilaquiles which were also pretty good. Parking is a bit of a challenge unless you're parking on the street. So while I can't give it a perfect score, it is well worth checking out! Edit: adjusting to 3 stars. $9 for a sparkling water?

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    Dawn O.

    Wow, I Don't know why I took so long to try this place out. I've been following this chef since he first opened his restaurant Roomba in New Haven. It was the first time I tried a Mexican torta and it won't be the last. Don't skip out on their queso fun detail. It's probably the best I've ever had loaded with mushrooms strips of poblano pepper and chorizo. Absolutely delicious!. Pork belly tacos was a solid choice as well. I can't wait to back for Happy Hour.

    Carne Arrechera tacos (steak)
    Renee T.

    Very nice indoor/outdoor restaurant with tasty tacos and an excellent spicy margarita. We had the Carne Arrechera with their spiciest sauce. The flavors were fresh, and the blue tortillas delicious. The prices are pretty high for the size of the tacos. Johnny had the gringo taco and a pocho asada taco (chicken). All were good but the Arrechera were by far the best. The atmosphere is comfy and service pretty decent. We will be back

    Family style tacos
    Angela B.

    The ambiance and servers were great. We had a party of 12 and everyone raved about the food. My friend and I got the family style tacos and we unfortunately were the only ones dissatisfied with our meal. We got the chicken and pastor tacos. The chicken was dry and the el pastor did not have pineapple. The server just brought us a small dish of pineapples to resolve the issue. Overall had a great time, but wish we enjoyed our meal as much as everyone else!

    Christopher A.

    This place isn't far from where I am staying, so I've frequented here a few times. The quality of ingredients is top notch, and their drink selections are both wide and strong. My go-to is the octupus and shrimp ceviche - fresh, acidic, and flavorful. Octupus and chorizo tacos are another one of my favorites. As a side, I'd reach for the street corn off the cob every time. Two issues I've had are when it comes to choozing tacos and cost. You can mix and match the basic tacos, but when it comes to the special tacos, you get two and can not mix and match. Then the cost is something to consider. It was almost enough to give this place 4 stars, but the quality won out.

    1/2 Mexican Street Corn
    Susan R.

    It's a yes for me. Four stars. Love the decor. Bartenders were friendly and talkative. The food was delicious. Portions are modest, not big. Everything very vibrant. All the elements of a new favorite place!

    Guava margarita
    Goetti F.

    Long standing Camacho fan. Always enjoy the people, ambiance is always on point. Last dining experience was not so great. Ordered the birria tacos, chicken quesadilla and the queso fundido. The queso was delicious, hot, flavorful and well Prepared. The chicken in the quesadilla was dry, cold and hard to eat. My birria had a warm taco and cold meat. Margarita was delicious. Moving forward this will be more of a happy hour spot for me and no longer for dinner and special occasions.

    Family style tacos fish & chicken
    Lisa C.

    Camacho Garage. It is truly a fun and enjoyable place to spend your end of week, listening to great music, savoring a glass of spicy margarita, and indulging in delicious Mexican cuisine. We decided to try the family taco meal, and to our surprise, it turned out to be incredibly generous and could easily feed a family of four. The fish tacos were amazing, and even though I don't consume meat, I was informed that the chicken was also delicious and divine. If I may make a recommendation, do not hesitate to ask for extra pickled red onions as they complement the dishes perfectly. Our waiter, Carlos, provided exceptional service, and he made sure to check on us frequently throughout our meal. Overall, my time at Camacho Garage was delightful, and I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a lively atmosphere and scrumptious Mexican food.

    Mexican Street Corn
    Angela B.

    First and foremost I love the aesthetic and concept. It's an actual garage that has been transformed into a restaurant! Now the food, the elite is a must! It was my favorite thing on the menu. The guacamole is a nice shareable. I got the tuna and shrimp ceviche and it was very fresh but I personally wasn't the biggest fan! The drinks are also tasty and fairly strong.

    2 for $10 Carne asada and carnitas tacos
    Jessica M.

    Great atmosphere, good tacos, and a great price! We had about 20 people with 2 tables of 10. Our group flew in for a local event and met here for lunch. People from Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, New York, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. The employees at the restaurant were friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a fun experience!

    Pork belly taco

    Ambiance nice. We sat in the covered outdoor area that had heat lamps. Waiter was very nice and a manager or owner checked in on us to make sure that everything was good. Food was very tasty. I plan to go back for food and drinks at the bar.

    Tacos and chicken enchiladas

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    Ask the Community - Camacho Garage

    Do they have a happy hour?

    Yes!

    Is there a brunch menu on the weekends?

    No there isn't a brunch menu on the weekends but they are open everyday.

    How's the vibe Friday nights?

    Definitely check it out . Great vibe

    Puedo ordenar para llevar?

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