Didn't realize this place existed until hubby was looking up a place for dinner. It was quiet here when we got here, only 1 other group. You have order when you arrive then you sit down at the table. read more

See all

Tasty spot! The tacos are good, the drinks are good and STrONG. The staff is friendly and attentive. I ordered a margarita and it was so strong I couldn't handle it and the bar tender gladly remade it so much better! She wasn't at all annoyed she even brought it out to me where I sat. I appreciated that! They have wings which we enjoyed. I'd def go back! read more

Good quick fresh Mex & a tasty margarita - but here's a heads up: the Happy Hour deal only applies if you sit at the bar. :)

This was my second time coming to this place the first time I ordered takeout and this time I ate at the restaurant. This place is really good but a little pricey. They have amazing nachos if you're in the mood for that it is definitely a great choice but their tacos are a little bit soggy. The service is super fast and easy it's more, so where are you pay at the register and then you get a number and see yourself but you are still serve your food and water so it's a nice dining experience The restaurant itself is super trendy in modern. It's very cute and classy inside and outside. read more

La Taqueria, Darien - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

See all

Great food, great drink, great service, great atmosphere! First time checking this place out during a visit to family in Darien, but will definitely return when I'm back in town read more

La Taqueria, Darien - Guacamole, carnitas taco, shrimp taco, and the house marg - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

The food was Good. The place was clean. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. We'll come back again.

Very cute restaurant that is super hard to find off the post Rd in darien. It is nestled inside of a shopping plaza with zero road visability. We had the wings to start off with. They weren't very crispy but had nice flavor and were not soggy at all which sometimes happens when you order take out. I had the chef's plate which include red rice, beans, gauc and salad, the food was very good and had lots of flavor however for the price the portion was extremely small. My coworker had three tacos : short rib - had lots of flavor a good amount of kick and very tender meat Crispy fish taco - very nice portion of fish and good flavor and the carne asada taco which had very tender meat and good flavor We will Be back just need to remember how to find them They do offer take out Have ample parking as it is in a big shopping plaza They do take credit card read more

See all

La Taqueria is the best!! they are located near the office i work therefore i eat there often. outside patio is now open... go and enjoy!!! read more

All around excellence. Definitely not just another taco place, these tacos are both creative and simple whilst brining loads of flavor. For example, the Chorizo con Papa tacos are made with sausage and potato, with just the right amount of spice. The short ribs are delicious with onions and cilantro. Chicken Tinga tacos are outstanding as well. I'm fortunate to work about a 1/2 mile away and get a chance to eat lunch here often. The only thing I would say is ask them what comes on the taco before ordering as sometimes they add things that are not listed on menu. read more

La Taqueria, Darien - Two Chorizo con Papa tacos and one Short rib taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

I really enjoyed having lunch at this place. Essentially you walk in and place your order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a full bar. I ordered a pork belly taco which was very flavorful. I loved it, the only thing which would have made it better if it had some pieces of the crackling skin. I also had the carne Asada quesadillas which were delicious. My son had the burrito which he really enjoyed. I will definitely visit this place to try other items on the menu. read more

See all

Such a great concept, which makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. All of the tacos are good but we actually think the shrimp taco stands above the others. The chips are great, but can use a smidge more salt on occasion. But the salsa is the star because it's so good and tastes very fresh each time we have it. Even though this place is a fast casual concept, it's easily one of the better taco places in the area! read more

Great atmosphere! The staff and owner are very friendly. I would definitely recommend and I will always come back for the short rib nachos.

What a great new fast-casual tacos-and-more eaterie! Complete mix of apps, tacos and other dishes, plus full bar and deserts Vegan options! But my porky tacos (served on blue corn tortillas) were delish. Hot sauces not hot enough but, hey, it's Darien. Prices are reasonable and service is fast. We'll be back. Try this early before the "word" gets out and the crowds descend on this hip, family friendly spot. Tons of free parking read more

See all

We've gone to the Greenwich location and found it to be very good and are super happy they are now in Darien! I can vouch positively for their takeout - if you don't see it on their menu they can substitute (hubby wanted short rib quesadillas and they happily accommodated). Guac was a bit bland but for literally the same cost as Chipotle's large Guac and chips well worth the price for quality. The standout for me are the fried fish and shrimp tacos - a nice crispy piece of fish with great accoutrements and two fairly large shrimp in each taco. It's pricey... but a great new option in town. We'll be back! read more

See all

I recently moved to Norwalk and have been waiting for La Taqueria to open closer to my home since the Greenwich location is little too far... The new restaurant is located walking distance from the train station in Darien Ct. I have to say I'm very impressed with the new place it's bigger and more spacious. I ordered a Paloma, without a doubt the best one I have ever had... amazing!! I had a shrimp and pork belly tacos. My husband had a watermelon margarita, chicken wings and a short rib taco. We also ordered guacamole and chips. For dessert we had tres leches. Everything was peeeeeerfect. I can not wait to come back again. All the employees are super nice and super friendly. This is by far the best Mexican food around I highly recommend it to everyone read more

See all

Visiting family and staying at my sister's in Darien. She said I can only stay at her place if I put gas in her car and don't eat any of her snacks. I WAS allowed to eat whatever was left in a bag of Cape Cod chips and there was one other thing, I forget. I also ate a 100 calorie pack of cashews and I don't think she'll ever notice or read this review. Anyway - I digress. My thesis statement in all of this is that I was absolutely starving so I went on Yelp and found this great new spot. The woman who helped me when I walked in was great - I had no idea what I wanted so I went with her recommendation, the fish taco, the very popular short rib taco, and the chef's favorite - the pork belly with queso. I also got the sweet corn which I was on the fence about, but was told that it doesn't have to be on the cob. I didn't want to deal with cob today; I rarely ever do. Everything was so good and surprisingly filling. I almost didn't finish it but I pressed on. I didn't want to leave leftovers for my sister to enjoy because I am still annoyed about her snack policy. I literally sent her like $20 bucks on venmo last time I visited to replace the snacks I ate. Anyway, next time I'm back in town I'll come back here 100%. (No photos, food's all gone) read more

Excellent excellent tacos!!!! Generous portions, explosive taste just really really good food. This is now a permanent spot in my lunch / dinner rotation. I have only gotten takeout but I can't wait to eat there one day soon! read more

La Taqueria, Darien - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

Terrible staff, Ryan extremely rude. food did not get to my table on time. my drinks were messed up. some of my food was missing and i never got my ranch water. when i asked if I could get a refund the cashier was very rude about it. ambient was dirty, I sat by the window and there was crumbs of food all over and scattered. I was one of many who had a lot to complain about this day. Genuinely don't suggest it, they charge 5 dollars for a single taco and they are not customer friendly at all. This place needs better management and a more friendly environment. save your money and time and purchase elsewhere. read more

We were excited to find a new restaurant featuring cuisine from Mexico, so we had to give it a try. Having lived many years in the Southwest, this was a different the culinary experience than we expected. You order food at the counter, they give you a number to place on your table & a server delivers your order. The food was fine, but not the authentic, classic cuisine we had growing up. Tacos are small (two shrimp per taco) but the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The lovely floral mural and huge well stocked bar create a family friendly, casual decor. It's a great place to bring kids and everyone there was enjoying themselves, the staff was very nice. Just not the cuisine we were personally hoping for. read more

Consistently great food and great service. Authentic? For Darien yes . Definitely worth a visit.

Good food convenient location Service and ambiance . Also looks new and very clean.

Been here a handful of times. Always great food and ambiance! Highly recommend this taqueria!

Our favorite taco spot! We are here/order in probably twice or three times a month. The service is quick and friendly, the vibe is nice and the food is delicious. The fish tacos and short rib tacos are our favorites and the chefs plate with steak or chicken is also great! read more

great food & drinx in point too!! ctispy fish Mushroom & steak tacos Awesome!! thank you!!!

The carne asada taco had a great taste ....guacamole was also very tasty....rice and beans not so good very bland.....

PROS: delicious tacos (fish and grilled shrimp). Guacamole and chips also very good. Margaritas were fantastic. CONS: slow service. Not that the wait staff wasn't working extremely hard. They just need more staff. We were at the bar, but I heard from a friend who ate there recently that if you eat at the tables you need to order from the register. Hmmm. Don't love that. Hire a waitress. We sat at the bar for at least 15 minutes before being acknowledged. Again, not that she wasn't working hard, but they need more staff. BIG CON: The lighting!!! It's like a cafeteria. You have this pretty new space but the ambiance is harsh. Dim the lights-especially at the bar- after a certain hour. It's way too bright ! I love that you're in Darien l and I want to see you succeed but you need to make a few changes to appeal to more than the families eating with their kids at 5pm. read more

Very good good. Friendly service. A nice addition to Darien. We enjoyed their tacos. We'll be back for sure.

Food was SO delicious here! My boyfriend and I were looking for our new taco spot after recently moving to the area, and everything we got was delicious. We tried the tortilla soup, taquitos and 3 different types of tacos and they were all very flavorful & delicious. We liked ordering at the front too. Highly recommend! read more

This is my favorite taco place! Great service, fantastic food! Highly recommend! My personal favorites are fish tacos, short rib tacos,. Drinks are delicious as well. read more

I highly recommend this new establishment for Mexican food or to get something to drink from the bar. There is plenty of parking in the back and the fish tacos are out of this world. Did I mentioned a nice ambiance too??? read more

Food is great. Drinks are great. Barman was chatty and knowledgeable. But why on earth was it necessary to have someone sweeping the floor next to us and for the barman to be spraying cleaning fluid close to our food at the bar....at 7:15 pm?? We were made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome as they clearly wanted to close and basically pushed us out. We got the message. Won't be back. Shame...the food is good. read more

So impressed by this new gem in Darien! Excellent margaritas and fresh Mexican menu. Loveliest atmosphere! Don't miss! read more

See all

delicious tacos and Margaritas (even a vegan option - the mushroom taco is wonderful. this little hidden gem is off the main street with plenty of parking. don't miss out! (the service and ambience is also great!) read more

Best meal I (and the family) have had in a long time. A first glance at the menu suggested we could legitimately order one of everything...and we almost did. And not one thing disappointed. Oh, this was so good. The spicy guacamole was fresh and on point; the accompanying salsas were delicious (if also served in strangely small cups); the house salad, lovely and bright and so good; the rice and beans, perfect; every taco (fish, shrimp, carnitas, short rib) truly great, especially the fish taco--the best of its kind that I've had in a long, long time--and the short rib, which was magic. Both the house and skinny margaritas were excellent, both in pour and presentation. You order as you enter the restaurant, then sit and everything is served. It was seamless and efficient. The place was packed and lively, all of which made for the perfect atmosphere in which to enjoy my new favorite Mexican in CT. I can't say enough about how great this spot is. Just go. You'll be so happy you did. read more

Ordered take-out, simple order, chef's special with carne asada. Picked up my order and when I got home it was fish Tacos. Went back and they "fixed the order". Got home a second time and the main ingredients for the chef's special is correct but gave me shredded pork not the steak I ordered! Make a mistake once I understand but twice, not acceptable. read more

Great new Mexican place! Forget chipotle. This place is better with similar prices. Fun and fresh right in downtown darien.

I understand that the restaurant is new and challenging on the onset, but I tried calling 108 times and the phone was busy. I wanted to get take-out and had a couple of question before I ordered online. Rating is not indicative of my experience as I did not eat there. read more

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Menu is refreshingly straight forward and the food is absolutely delicious! Growing up we ate fish on Fridays...if the fish were like the fish tacos at La Taqueria , I wish every day were Friday! The guacamole is fresh, smooth and the cilantro comes through perfectly. The vibe is so versatile that you could bring your children for lunch and return with your spouse for date night dinner. Great location to link up with friends. Looking forward to our next visit... no matter what day of the week! read more

I visited La Taqueria for lunch today. I ordered a steak burrito and it was great. It was fresh and presented very nicely!! A friend had 2 different tacos and they were good too. Its nice how you order and pay at the counter and the staff brings you your food as soon as it is ready. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious! Tacos were amazing; tortillas and ingredients were super fresh, carnitas were especially tasty! Chips were also super fresh and I love the guacamole . read more