Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Big portion sizes and seemingly authentic, but expensive. It seemed like most dishes were well over $23, even the appetizers. Pork tamales were soft and tasty. Birria tacos were nicely crisped on the outside, but too large to dip into the small container of consommé. The tortilla on the chicken burrito was too firm. Wobbly table. Booths are too narrow for large people to fit in comfortably. Not many servers working on a Monday afternoon. The one we had was friendly enough but was hard to track down when we needed him. read more

Stopped in with my neighbor on this rainy Saturday, and the place was steady with guests. Located in a plaza, and situated in a business zoned area of Windsor. Warmed taco chips and salsa were delivered when the waitress greeted us. I ordered a Sprite, my neighbor ordered a strong tequila drink After viewing the menu, (no lunch menu) I ordered the three hard taco dinner with refried beans and Mexican rice. My neighbor ordered the fish tacos, along with rice and beans After about 10 minutes, the dinners arrived. Let me first say my neighbor absolutely loved the fish tacos. She said they were flavorful and had a great little kick to them. I tried them and was like OK. They're just OK. My three tacos with beef were bland. There was no flavor to the ground beef. I don't even think they salted it. There wasn't any color to it and it looked like it was boiled if you can believe that. Add some lettuce, tomato and standard Mexican cheese, and that was the taco. Did I mention it was also watery on the bottom of the taco, and the taco ingredients fell out due to the moisture. Ugh! Service was good, not great, but good. The restaurant itself was very clean. This wouldn't be a place for me to return to, even though it was less than 15 minutes from my house. So put me in for one and done. The total bill for two lunches, plus one drink and one soda was $66 with tip. I think this lunch visit was way overpriced. read more

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Nice happy hour for after work. Prices of food & drinks are affordable. Not sure of other days or times, but Monday at 3-4:30p it's pretty dead. So no problem with getting a seat at the bar. Chips & salsa with a mild kick are complimentary. The apps are generous in size, especially the soup. The wings aren't little. The blue cheese is delicious. I almost asked what brand it was. No matter which taco you choose, it won't be a bad decision. read more

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This was an adorable place to have dinner. I loved the side and the service was great! The food came out quickly too! I think I'm kind of obsessed with Mexican style food. I ordered their chicken quesadilla and it was del ious! It was a nice balance of chicken and cheese. The side toppings were a nice touch. I love topping my quesadilla with guacamole. For dinner we shared the chicken and steak fajitas. I love that you have an option of corn or flour tortillas. The portion is definitely big enough for 2 but not if you're feeling a little hungrier than usual. Overall, great dining experience and good food. read more

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Stopped at Huasteca when we were absolutely starving and craving Mexican food. The menu is really big with lots of great choices. The interior is also very pretty with nice decor. The free chips were really good, the salsa was a little mild but still good. After we placed our order, our food came incredibly fast. I was honestly so surprised when I saw the server coming around the corner within 10 minutes of placing our order. The food was good, my friend got a burrito and it didn't have any veggies which we thought was kind of strange but overall it was fine. My enchilada was good and the beans and rice were super flavorful. read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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This place is so underrated, we went on a sunday for labor day weekend and it was really relaxed not too many people there! The waiter was very nice and fast too! the place was clean and very welcoming too. we got complimentary chips and salsa and ordered elote, chicken empanadas, birria tacos, shrimp fajitas, and finally churros. not overly expensive and very amazing portions! the churros are a must have the best i've ever had and i've had MANY i forgot to take a picture of the elote,empanadas and churros but they're exactly as pictured here! AMAZING will be coming back for sure! read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Tacos de Birria - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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The food was surprisingly good! Service was ok. Very Very good value for money. Cocktail was dissent. We were there for lunch, wasn't busy at all. Nice bar and good vibes. read more

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The perfect dinner on a cold rainy day after a hard day at work. The food came out piping hot and the beer was icy cold. The server was also very nice. I'm sad that we don't have tacos this good back home. The menu is small so they really focus on the items they do have and it shows. Highly recommend! read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Tacos de Birria - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

We have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while & finally got the chance. It's nicely decorated & very clean. The wait staff is very personable, timely & friendly. The food was wonderful & authentic. I wish my pork adobo tacos were a little more full (see picture), but they were very very good. We enjoyed the chicken fajitas, adobo tacos & birria tacos. We will be back! read more

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Not authentic. Tacos are lacking. 2 stars because they make great drinks. Whitewashed.

I can't get enough of this place. From their friendly staff to the amazing food and drinks. They have the best churros I've ever had. Filled with caramel and fried to perfection. Their espresso martini is also the perfect blend of espresso and alcohol. Wilmer and his staff always make sure I have a great time! read more

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Arrived on a Sunday evening. About 10 patrons inside. Greeted by, "You picking up for Jose?" I said no. Then, "Who for?" This was being said from about 15 feet away from the waitstand. Finally he figured out I wanted to dine-in. The chips and salsa were fresh. The meal itself.... just kinda bland. I had a chicken enchilada and beef burrito. Not anything wrong with them, but definitely not memorable. The service was slow, having to flag them down for water refills, and no silverware. I left thinking maybe it was an off-day. read more

We have not been here for a while.everything tonight was awesome! The drinks to appetizers of empanadas to my shrimp enchiladas were amazing and so delicious ! Every bite was full of thick tasty shrimp! The sauces were tasty and not too spicy! This time we sat in the bra- I do not remember this area being so spacious and bright! The seats and tables were great and the bar itself was expanded from the prior establishment. This truly was an enjoyable and delicious meal!! read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

My friend and I were in the area and searched some places to eat. We searched on Yelp and we chose this restaurant. Huasteca was inspired by the Historical Huasteca region in the southeast of San Luis Potosí, the northeast of Querétaro and Hidalgo, and the extreme north of Veracruz and Puebla. The restaurant had a beautiful sitting area outside but we chose to sit at the bar. I ordered a Passion Fruit Margarita and wow!!What a punch. It was strong, but I don't mind a nice strong drink. The passion fruit balanced the drink with the citrussy notes. Additionally, I ordered the Birria Tacos. The first bite was love at first sight!! What a mouthful of flavor explosion. The meat was cooked to perfection. It was very flavorful and you can definitely can tell the meat was cooked for hours. The pickled onions were delicious and the Birria Consommé was so delicious that I could of just ate it by itself. What a great dish. We also met the Bartender Alfie who was very informative and had a great personality. He informed us that the owner owns Frida's Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut. What a great tip because I will check that spot out to. I've heard a lot of great reviews about that restaurant from the Yelp community. The customer service was great and the food was definitely delicious. I will definitely be back again. read more

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Sooo definitely mixed feelings on this spot. Some friends and I wanted to hang out for Cinco de Mayo and came across this Mexican restaurant on Insta. Looked promising, I called up and they told us the wait wasn't too bad. It was a cute bar and eatery with outdoor umbrella seating. Service was kinda slow....like 20-25 mins for a drink slow. I will say the passion fruit margarita was pretty tasty! We had two rounds and I can say they weren't stingy with the tequila! Drinks were 11 bucks a piece. Average cost. Food - ehh. The chips and salsa were served automatically and was unlimited. I really did enjoy the warm tortilla chips and the housemade salsa. He had the perfect amount of kick to it with chunky fresh veggies! We ordered a sampler for an appetizer. The only thing on the sampler we liked were the mango habanero wings and the chicken taquitos. The quesadillas and nachos that came with the sampler were very basic. We also ordered empanadas, which had a perfect yellow coloring and crispy outside. The problem was both empanadas, chicken and beef were stuffed with potatoes. The potato meat ratio was not even close. The dipping sauce served with them was very bland, so we decided to ask for more salsa. (Pro-move) Overall, I've decided I would return for drinks and drinks only at the bar. But it wouldn't be at the top of my list. read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Chicken and Beef Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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Great food, great service. We got the burrito and birria tacos, both were delicious. We were often checked on to see if we needed anything. Everyone was so nice. Thanks for a good lunch! read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Had heard about this restaurant on instagram from a fellow yelp reviewer. I knew I had to try it when seeing the birria tacos.. They did not dissapoint! I would have ordered another plate if I could finish them. Walking in, we were greeted with a smile and asked if we'd like a table or booth. We were sat promptly, chips and salsa were brought to the table right away. The salsa is actually one of my favorites from mexican spots I've been. Perfect consistency and touch of heat. We had ordered the queso dip for an appetizer. If I'm being honest, we didn't eat it. Was graciously taken off of the bill. It unfortunately tasted like melted american cheese. Didn't expect that as everything else was amazing. The quality of the food was on point. The service was lovely. Would recommend coming here. And for those with sensitive stomachs, no issues. Quality to the test :) read more

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Run dont walk away from this place. Ordered the trio special. Wow the chicken if that's what you call it was like rubber and crunchy, the shrimp, butterflied and served with the shell on, which was overcooked as well and it was not busy at all. I should have went to Taco Bell instead ! read more

We visited based on good reviews and were disappointed. Updates are sorely needed to booths, walls, floor and serving items. Even the sound system kept crackling out. The food was entirely average with the exception of the guacamole which was quite good albeit salty for my taste. Service was good, the staff was attentive and friendly. All in all, we would not return. read more

I come here all the time and it's always amazing. The food hits every single time -- especially the birria tacos and enchiladas. The margaritas are so good (and strong in the best way). The staff are super nice and the vibe is always chill. Definitely one of my go-to spots. read more

My visit to Huasteca Restaurant was the rare instance in which my decision to Yelp search for restaurants while in a new area did not work out. Huasteca, which is a Mexican Restaurant in Windsor, has 4.5 stars on Yelp. The restaurant appearance and service were both fine. I ordered the Enchilada de Mexico, which consisted of a chicken enchilada, a cheese enchilada and a beef enchilada, with a verde sauce, white sauce and rojo sauce, respectively, designed to emulate the Mexican Flag. It also came with rice and beans. I enjoyed the chips and salsa, which had a bright and fresh flavor. Otherwise, I found the meal disappointing on almost every level. The appearance didn't work. I've ordered this type of enchilada dish before because it's a good way to try more than one flavor profile. If you look at my pic, you'll see that the sauces don't work color-wise. Not red enough. Not green enough. I don't think I've ever scene worse execution of this concept color-wise. The seasoning was off across the board. The beans and rice both needed more salt. The ground beef in the rojo enchilada and the chicken in the verde enchilada were not seasoned in a memorable way. The sauces were barely noticeable. The cheese enchilada was the biggest miss. The filling consisted of strands of shredded cheddar cheese. Some strands were almost melted, some were somewhat softened by heat, but many strands had the texture of right out of the grocery store bag. I captured this in a pic. Perhaps Huasteca is better at other dishes, but I can't give them a pass since enchiladas are a prominent component of the menu. 2 Stars read more

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Huasteca is located in Windsor. Not far from the highway but it's in a small plaza near a busy industrial area. Huasteca has been in Windsor for 3 years now. It's roomy indoors ( booths and tables) with also outdoors seating area soon! And did you know they have a sister restaurant in West Hartford?! They do! Their sister restaurant is Fridas. If you Love Fridas you will love Huastecas and if you haven't tried none add them Both to your list! Huasteca serves delicious Mexican food, appetizers, drinks, main dishes and they have a great Happy Hour from Monday-Friday 2pm to 6pm. Our dinner started off a bit slow but everything turned around and staff was great, pleasant and just wonderful. The dishes that were served had such great flavor! Very fresh and well seasoned. The steak was very tender as well! We learned that Victoria is a popular drink/ beer in Mexico and it's not sold much around here . If you go and visit, try out the beer Victoria! Elote is a street food, it's corn on the cob with Mayo, chili powder, cheese and lime! Felt like a little kid eating that corn! Lol fun, messy but Sooo Good! If you don't care getting your fingers dirty . Go for it! I'd love to go back and try more different menu options! read more

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Huasteac is a nice Mexican restaurant nestled in the middle of Windsor and if you're from the area, maybe have driven past it a few times. Came here out of curiosity and I'd say that my curiosity is peaked. As a family who enjoys Mexican cuisine, we are always looking for good eats that we can add to our local list of sports. There is ample seating and the staff are warm and friendly. We started off with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was good with a little kick but not too much to shy the children away. For our entrees I ordered the Carnitas guerrero and my wife had the tacos. For my carnitas guerrero I really enjoyed the pickled onions and when I had the pork with the onions the guacamole and the pico it was a really good bite. Sadly my pork was mostly fat and I believe on the description of the dish the pork was supposed to be spicy and it was not. The rice was forgettable not bad but not great either and refried beans are refried beans. My wife had the tacos pastor and a steak taco. I should have ordered the tacos because they were tasty. The only drawback was that it was a little cold. I ordered the Paloma for my drink and it was really good. Overall I want to like this place and I think I do so I will have to make another trip here to try the tacos for myself (no sharing with the wife ) and there were a few other drinks that I want to try as well. We will see what the future holds. read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas guerrero - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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Not impressed for lunch we ordered tacos they were so soggy when I picked it up to eat all I had was the sides of the taco, the meat and other filling ( cheese Lettuce etc. ) was still on the plate in a blob, it came with cold rice and warm beans. The meat in the tacos was very bland like it was boiled We had the same experience as Rusty O. read more

When we walked in to Huasteca for lunch take-out yesterday, the first thing that caught our eyes were the big plexiglass dividers between the dining room tables, giving the appearance that each table was really in its own little safety pod. We're not quite ready to sit down in a restaurant quite yet, but we love Mexican food and agreed to try this newish restaurant because we were in town. You'll find it in the Day Hill Plaza in the space formerly occupied by Zocco's. They do have a nice lunch menu in the $10-$15 range, but that's only an option during Monday to Friday, so we went to the dinner menu to select a Chicken Quesadilla DInner ($11.99) and a Diablo Shrimp Dinner ($16.69). The chicken quesadilla was huge and can easily be divided into 2 portions. It was served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and a lot of tasty chicken. My Diablo Shrimp came slathered in a fiery red chile sauce, with a lot of mushrooms, a big scoop of white rice, a small salad, and eight big shrimp. Again, this easily can feed you twice. Our meal came with a bag of freshly made tortilla chips and a container of thin but very delicious salsa. Service was terrific -the young lady who took our order was as pleasant as could be, and when the manager saw me taking a picture of a mural, he told me there was also one in the bar and he invited me to check it out and photo that one too, which I did. We were very impressed with our first visit to Huasteca. They have a nice niche in the area if you are a Mexican fan and want something a cut above Moe's or Chili's. read more

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The only Mexican food I find myself going back to...everything shrimp on the menu u is delicious!! Don't forget to get the QUESO!!

Every items I had ordered was fantastic. The tacos were so good, and the beans were spot on. I will never go to a t-bell again. read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

This place used to be very delicious, however I had a very bad experience with my take out order. I called to offer a chance for them to make it right and the lady that answered was very rude. I asked for the manager and a man answered saying his mother wasn't there and that he would take my information and have her call me. I told him about the rude lady that I spoke to first and he just laughed. To date no one has returned my call. This is very disappointing because I referred so many co-workers and family members to their establishment. My guacamole was not good the avocado was under ripe and the guacamole over all was under seasoned. I have made better guacamole myself. My shrimp quesadilla tasted as if the cheese was old. It definitely was not the cheese I normally received in the shrimp quesadilla. My husband that never complains had a complaint about our take out meal. I don't know if they have new cooks or staff but this restaurant definitely went down hill. I would go here at 4 to 5 times a month. I have been since. read more

So glad we decided to come in and try Huasteca. A year and a half ago, when the pandemic started, we got takeout from this reincarnation of Zocco's old location, and we're not impressed. This time however, everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. We started with chicken and beef empanadas, which were so crispy on the outside and tender on the inside I still remember how they tasted. My wife had shrimp enchiladas, and I had their chipotle shrimp entrée. Both were excellent. We will definitely be back! read more

I have been coming here for the last year and Huasteca never disappoints. The food is amazing and they have just recently updated the menu. If you are a fan of margaritas you have to give this place a try! read more

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This place was a solid Mexican restaurant! Service was good, quick, and the margs were strong (coming from a gal who loves tequila). The complimentary chips were warm, salsa was tasty, and the food was yummy! Definitely recommend! read more

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Food was cold, overcooked and bland. Drink orders were also messed up. My enchiladas were made with shredded beef and it was just clumps of cubed beef, barely shredded with nothing else in the enchiladas. Not a lot of sauce on them either. Rice and beans didn't have much taste. read more

This is a hidden gem in Ct!! Such a beautiful experience from the moment you enter. This beautiful mural depicting a waterfall inspired from the Huasteca region in Mexico ! Another great mural in the dining room is very inviting and helps create a very unique vibe and atmosphere. My drink was a classic mojito. It was nice and refreshing and I was told you can make it any flavor you want for no additional cost. My husband had a nice Pacifico beer and our kids enjoyed strawberry and mango lemonades . So good!! We really enjoyed the table side guacamole and the chicken taquitos as appetizers. For our entrees we went with fish tacos, veggie fajitas, chipotle shrimp and steak and shrimp platter. The portions were huge and we ended up taking to go containers because we couldn't finish. We did managed to save a little room for dessert and choose to share the fried ice cream. So glad we did because it was the perfect ending to this wonderful and authentic Mexican meal!! Service was amazing and staff was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back. read more

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First of all, service was terrible. I'm easy on the wait staff, but this was beyond the pale. It too way too long for the meals to come out & when it finally did, we still never received our drinks. Food was cold & bland, just typical fare. Avoid at all costs read more

This review should be a 3.5, let me explain. Arriving during Happy Hour, we both decided on a house margarita, we agreed that it really didn't measure up to others we've had elsewhere. The salsa while okay, fell short as well. My Burrito Supreme with shredded beef was an absolute knock out, great flavor and more than enough for dinner. My wife's Chile relleno didn't have a hint of spiciness; wasn't crispy, kind of lack luster overall, however; the refried beans and rice were excellent. For dessert we ordered the house made Tres Leche Cake which was absolutely fabulous. What really stands out at Huasteca is the warm friendly prompt service. These folks understand they are in the Hospitality Industry and that will often overcome a shortcoming or two. read more

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Delicious This is my favorite lunch spot the prices are very good and the food is excellent.

I took out lunch from here. For appetizer, I went for mango habenaro wings, and it was good. Grilled burrito and tex mex chimichanga were both good and came in good quantity. read more

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Waitstaff very unfriendly. Do not order Acapulco rice. It's canned queso dip poured over. Taco salad had all the toppings on the side instead of in the shell. The ground beef needed seasoning. Three bucks for soda and no free refill. Save yourself a trip go elsewhere! read more

I've been looking for take out places near by since we don't travel to eat in restaurant anymore. I was glad to find a mexican place near by. I got the enchilada mole, which has good flavor overall even with the chicken filling being a bit tough and dry. We also got churros to share and those were delicious!! We'll definitely be back when we crave mexican again! read more

Huasteca Mexican Restaurant - enchilada mole - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

My friend and I decided to pick a place before we went to a show in Hartford. We chose this place because it did get great reviews on many websites so we decided to give it a try. We visited 4:30 PM on a Tuesday, and our server was more than professional and courteous. I'm a huge fan of queso and chips so we decided to get that first. What came out of the kitchen was a very unappetizing version of queso. It was sweet, and didn't taste much like cheese at all. And it was clumpy and I could only muster eating one chip's worth. It was the worst queso that I have ever had, given Mexican food is my favorite food of all time. I did order two tacos, a Mexican style chorizo taco, which was very delicious and probably one of the best chorizo tacos I've had. However, the chunky lime wedge on the side was so dry, when I squeezed it, there was barely a drop of juice! What Mexican restaurant serves super dry lime wedges? The other taco I ordered was the American style crunchy taco with ground beef, and that was also very unappetizing. The ground beef had almost no seasoning and all you tasted was boiled meat. I'm not sure if I will go back here, but I am very surprised by the high ratings given to this establishment. read more