Formerly known as Villa Del Sol, Mexica is a family run mexican restaurant that has a lot to offer. With entree offerings that are reasonably priced for mexican food in Westport to more fancy special options that are always fire. Mexica is by far the best classic Mexican restaurant in Westport. They boast a family feel and friendly atmosphere. They have the best chips too! read more

Mexica - Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Came here with my kids and waited 20 minutes to be seated, but then never had a waiter even come near our table for another 20 minutes, so we left. I found one on the way out to tell him and he fully ignored me and wouldn't even look up at me. It was beyond rude, I definitely won't be back. read more

Might be some of the best Birria tacos I've ever had. Service was great food came out pretty quick and did not disappoint on taste. I sat in the bar because it was just myself eating and enjoyed that area. Next time I'd love to try a drink of theirs because I saw some people around me ordering drinks and they looked amazing. Definitely recommend this place it was great! read more

Mexica - Birria tacos and their house made Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Nice people, good food, space is not my thing (cold ambiance to me) so I prefer to order from them.

From the enchiladas, to the greatest Horchata, to the family who runs this restaurant, everything about this spot is delicious and warm and welcoming! We were treated like friends sitting down for Sunday dinner. Highly recommend the verde creamy enchiladas and the Horchata (perfectly sweet and cinnamon) and want to try one of their pork chop/steak specials next time. 5 stars!!!! read more

See all

Great food, great people great ambiance. A must go if you like Mexican food and great margaritas

Mango chipotle shrimp dish was delicious and well presented. Guacamole was a perfect starter and margaritas were on point. Lively lovely place for dinner. read more

Mexica - Mango chipotle shrimp very tasty Camarones Caleta - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

OVERPRICED! BAD QUALITY FOOD! We order the Mexican chicken wings with spicy salsa! DISGUSTING!!! Dried out chicken in oversaturated nasty buffalo flavored hot sauce. The funny things is the guy that took my order bragged that all the hot sauce and salsa are made in-house.. Gross. I also ordered a $20 burriot that should have been more like $8.50. There used to be a another Mexican restaurant at the same location that was great, clearly this guy is trying to roll off there success. I will Never again order anything from this place. read more

Mexica - Chicken wings with spicy sales - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Sunday night so very quiet. Service excellent. Ordered guac for table of 4 and was large serving. The margaritas were so good I had 2! I had chicken mole which was absolutely delicious but a tad too spicy for me. Server says heat cannot be adjusted because its one pot of sauce. Too bad but plenty of other dishes to try. Definitely returning read more

Great food at a reasonable price. I love the burritos . My wife loves the enchiladas. The service is amazing and the atmosphere is welcoming and casual. I also love the rotating draft beer options! read more

Such great service and food. Perfect for teacher's Happy Hour. The specials are unique and taste amazing and their fresh guacamole cannot be beat. I love the decor in the dining and bar areas. The chairs are gorgeous! Thank you!! read more

Best food I have ever eaten in my entire life. Service was phenomenal incredible quick. Man was very nice.

This place suffers from lack of vibe. It's overpriced and the food is very salty. Rio in Norwalk is definitely a place to go when it comes to Mexican cuisine. read more

Delicious food and drinks! Great Happy Hours! Very friendly service! Festive atmosphere! read more

Lovely fresh and yummy food. So good I forgot to take pictures. The guacamole was super fresh tasting, with a lot of citrus which is how I like it with warm chips. One friend had the hangar steak and she loved the sauce used for the dish. Other firiend had beef fajitas and took most home as the portion was so big. It smelled great. I got the 3 soft taco platter with a pastor, a carnitas and a shrimp taco with yucca fries. Tacos were terrific! The yucca fries were mixed. The thinner ones tasted better, as the thicker ones didn't taste fully cooked inside. Nicely decorated inside, the chairs are great. Each is carved and bright panted and different. The outdoor patio is so nice but it was too cold for me to sit out there. read more

Last minute reservation for 7 on May 11th. Food very good. Everyone had different dishes and we were all very pleased. Service was also very good. And the ambiance was a cute - Mexican look. To top it all off, my family "surprised" me with a birthday dessert - great presentation. Will definitely add it to our favorites. read more

Welcome Back!! The next generation of the iconic Villa del Sol is back in Westport and none too soon. Many of the items that made Villa such a stand out spot in town are still on the menu....the Chicken Mole is back....'nough said. The most important recipe to this incredibly wonderful spot is the people and they're back too. What does it say about a restaurant, their commitment to their food and to their customers when they launch in the middle of a Pandemic. We dined in and it was spectacular. The cars coming and going for take-out was unbelievable. The amazing hand-carved chairs and tables are back and it just feels like home. This family-friendly spot can still accommodate large parties and does so, as always, with a smile. They're back and continuing to grow their tradition of amazing food, great people and a love for Westport! Welcome home!! read more

See all

We went as a party of 2 for an early dinner and had a choice of sitting indoor or outdoor. The restaurant hasn't changed its decor from taking senor salsa so we were greeted with familiarity. The menu isnt too big which makes it a bit easier to order. The food was delicious and the service was friendly. I would definitely tell them how I like my meats cooked or else everything will come well done. All of our drinks were virgin and I promise you they tasted so good that we didn't miss this alcohol. All in all, recommend to stop by and have a meal. read more

See all

Loved the food here! I moved to Norwalk 3 years ago and have found the Mexican food to be really hit or miss. This place was great! The quac was excellent though a bit cold. Mole sauce was delicious. Chips=delicious. The cheese empanadas were great but it was really the mole sauce that did it for me. It was a bit on the sweet side but had a nice spicy little kick. Will return. My new favorite place. read more

The best Mexican food I have had . Small hole in the wall but delivers the best flavors .I had Bistek Vaquero and it was the most flavorful skirt steak you can have. Highly recommend !!!The wait staff was very helpful in answering any questions and to be honest not a lot of conversation needs to take place the food speaks for its self . read more

We ended coming here since our attempt at finding dining options. Sat at the bar since table seating was not available and directed by hostess. Quite frankly the restaurant was not full, so we opted for the empty bar for dinner. The bar tender came up to us pretty abruptly and pushed the mixed drinks on menu with no pricing. When I asked for prices he said they ranged in pricing without definite answers. We ended up ordering 2 Margaritas. He hastily was not overjoyed with having to serve us at the bar, with utter chaos of him mixing nonstop drinks and difficult getting his attention. There was a moment I wanted to leave, but kept my cool! Ordered the birria nachos and chicken tacos! The meat on both cooked well, and the nachos were just ok! Truly both unimpressive dishes and disappointing! Being an aficionado at various cuisines, this left me overall lacking in many respects! read more

Mexica - Sitting at bar on Mother's Day trying to enjoy a sub-par meal! - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Open until 9 on Sunday. Lucky for us because we had a friend in town and wanted to grab a late dinner. We started with the guacamole. It was chilled, a little colder than my preference, but the flavor was very good, well balanced, fresh cilantro, mild, but noticeable kick of spicy heat. The chips were warm. My friend ordered the beef chimichanga. She said it was well spiced and shredded beef. My fiancé and I shared the mole cheese enchiladas. The mole was ever so slightly sweet with just enough heat. We had to keep ourselves from licking the plate. If I had any more room after the generous portions, I would have ordered dessert because the table across from us had some fried, sugared deliciousness that caught my eye. Maybe next time. We are looking forward to it. read more

So delicious!!!! The most yummy Mexican food in town! I could eat it everyday!!! Fresh, nice portions, lovely people! Give them a try!!!

This place replaced another Mexican food restaurant in the same spot prior, and we drove by for a couple months before we decided to try it. Ordered takeout from here tonight. The food was excellent. We had the enchiladas Suiza which was very flavorful and not overly heavy like a lot of enchiladas can be. The cheese was authentic and not a goopy mess. It was delicious. My boyfriend had a beef burrito and he said it was great. The real treat was the churros! The online takeout menu didn't describe them and we were surprised they were not only cream filled (yum!) but also came with chocolate sauce and ice cream. We will definitely be returning to try more tasty food from this new-ish establishment. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful and packaged nicely for takeout. read more

Mexica (pronounced Meh-SHE-kah) has the ONLY good Mexican food in Westport, Connecticut! This place is not some hipster nonsense. It is the real deal with delicious Mexican food cooked from the heart. I say this as someone who ranks Mexican cuisine as one of my top favorites. The owners formerly owned Westport's Villa Del Sol years ago, and now they are back and better than ever! You can tell how much passion the owners have for their culture and it truly shines through in their food. You MUST get the guacamole--it is delicious and done right! We also enjoyed the taquiza platter and a molcajete. The salsas that came with the tacos were delicious and the red salsa is for spicy-lovers. The menu truly has something for everyone with many authentic Mexican dishes, a few Tex-Mex dishes, and even some Latin American and Caribbean dishes. We also really enjoyed the yuca fries and the tostones. You MUST get the fresca margarita! You have not truly tried a margarita until you have one! Trust me, you will never go back to a regular one after trying this one! We got take out, but the inside of the restaurant looked truly beautiful and I look forward to eating in the dining room in the future. Proper COVID precautions were taken. The service is friendly. This place is worth coming to from out of town. Thank you, Mexica, for making my husband's birthday celebration meal great! He is from Mexico originally and loved the food. read more

See all

This is not villa de Sol. Over priced & under impressed. We ordered everything off the specials menu (around thanksgiving) and it was just ok. Drinks were more sugar than alcohol ... tacos were a solid 4 stars but our main course was cold. I mean really cold in the middle. It was some special Mexican holiday stuffed pablano and IT WAS OBVIOUSLY MICROWAVED ... and poorly at that. We were starving and the kitchen Was closing shortly upon arrival (in mike 25 mins - im not that guy:) so we powered through it. The SUGAR (theme ?) cream sauce on toP was bad & very cold and it was our take that this was the way it's served. But only the outside of the actual pepper was warm ... and only the beef on the outside was acceptably warm. NO WHERE NEAR proper serving temperature for the rest of the beef throughout the pepper. Then the main inside middle of the Pepper and it's stuffing were legitimately cold. Fridge cold. We ate .. I drank enough tequila to kill anything so I just mentioned to the bartender that the $25 pepper was cold and she should tell the manager to be careful serving ground pork and beef (I think) at that temperature. I completely explained up front I wasnt asking for a refund or anything but managers needed to know She said ok and went to talk to an older group or workers at the corner of the bar. Obviously they were insulated. The scowls were apparent and unneeded. She retuned later with an explanation that the dish is served that way. She explained the sauce is cold and it cools off the pepper. Something she obviously didn't know right away .... But I explained to her that the MEAT WAS COLD. THE MEAT !!! to which she looked shocked. I said to her I already told you you we weren't asking for a refund but that was a terrible excuse .... on all their parts. Another major issue is that WE spoke to the bartender in Spanish the entire evening and she would only respond in English. No matter the question .... Or comment. But then she only spoke Spanish to everyone else working. I have been studying, learning and practicing regularly and it was simply obnoxious. I actually didn't think she spoke Spanish, to which I was embarrass until I heard here going back and forth with other workers. It just made us uncomfortable. It's a shame ... because I believe the owner and his lil' baby girl where cleaning up after a. Very large party in the front room. He was very pleasant and her adorable. It would have been the kind of place I'd like to spend my money. Maybe the older veteran cocky staff will learn to respect and appreciate their customers ... maybe not. Otherwise it's still a great taco hole although the Northeast isn't lacking any of those. read more

Great staff. Excellent food. Strong margaritas. Highly suggest the arroz con pollo! Great portions.

Excellent!! We've been searching for a good Mexican restaurant in Westport/Fairfield area and finally found it! Everything was delicious from the chips and guac to the tacos and margaritas! Service was very good and our server was super friendly. Authentic Mexican! So excited to become frequent customers. read more

OMG idk why this is a 4 star place the food is alright but the service is slright but the time it takes to get your food takes 2 hours. I was with my family and we were 8 people and it took 15 minutes for them to ask what we want to order and took 38 minutes to get our food. over its not that good dont recommend if ur a family over 3 or 4 read more

We used to go to Vila Del Sol by Main Street, and it's comforting to know that they have continued the tradition of incredibly kind staff and excellent food here at Mexica. From the classics to more traditional dishes, any option you choose will be delicious. read more

This place is excellent. After years of searching, we finally found the best tacos and margaritas in the area. The margaritas were very tasty, plentiful of tequila, and not too sweet. The tacos were very full of meat and flavor and the steak taco was the best thing I have had in a long time. The service was excellent and the vibe was strong. Overall, I could not say better things about this place. read more

Great place! Came here for an early lunch and the service and food were both exceptional. I'd highly recommend the burrito. Can't wait to return! read more

Mexica - Mexican Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

How the mighty have fallen! I used to love Villa del Sol so i dont know what changed in the move. Went there saturday at 5pm before the rush but the service was slow even though there were plenty of servers walking around. We didnt get our drinks for a while so i went to the bar but there was no bartender! Both of our entries were served cold, yes cold, even though there were many empty tables for a saturday night. So cold, i couldnt finish mine and obviously cant comment on the flavor. With so many good mexican options in Westport, this has now gone to the bottom of the list and maybe friends and family should stop writing bias reviews. So sad. read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. A must for excellent food.

Absolutely fabulous restaurant. Casual and great food. Ate with my mom for lunch, outside seating great for COVID. I had the veggie burrito bowl which was fresh and had a nice mixed sauté vegetable medley with rice, avocado, cheese, beans. My mom got a steak taco salad and loved it. I'm a huge foodie and scour Yelp for good places. This hit the mark. Also it wasn't crowded at all for a Saturday afternoon. Go support local! read more

I love this place! Family owned and operated and you can feel that they care. They take that extra step to just thank you every time you pick up takeout which is always thoughtful. We have only done takeout (hope to be able to dine in soon) but the food travels remarkably well! Give them a try! read more

Honestly this is the first time I've ever written a review, and Mexica is 100% deserving of it. I order takeout from here somewhat regularly, and the food is fantastic. The steak burrito is probably one of the best burritos I've ever had -- and I'm from NYC! Rice and beans are great, tostones are fire as well. If you're on the fence about eating / ordering in from Mexica, absolutely go for it. Plus seems like a very clean spot, everyone seems super nice. I'm a huge fan. read more

Best Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield County. Friendly staff and after a few visits, become family. Hard-working, friendly staff making delicious on-going and changing menus with seasons with available produce. Always thinking outside the box. Never disappoints. I highly recommend. This restaurant is always willing to modify your order to make their customers happy. Renovations are beautiful. read more

My wife and I went to Mexica last Friday and we were completely disappointed with the service and the food. First it took about 20-30 mins for a waiter to take our orders took another 30 mins to get the food. We both ordered the skirt steak and lobster dish. The steak was less than 3" and the lobster tail smell bad. When the waiter finally came to see how we were doing, we told him to tell the chef that the lobster smell bad. He then went into the kitchen and came back his response was that it is impossible that the lobster is fresh. Little did he know my wife is a executive chef when she try to correct him he insisted that the lobster was fresh. On top of all this the food had zero taste and we didn't eat the lobster. Not for nothing it was over priced for the size we were given. Needless to say we will not be going back! read more

Just ordered take out. So impressed that they opened during Covid and hope to see them succeed. They were certainly very busy with many people eating at restaurant. I Ordered fajitas which were good portion with high quality ingredients. But I truly hope they consider more flavorful marinade or more spices when cooking as they were pretty bland. Same for the rice. The chicken wings were more flavorful, but could have been cooked longer to get the skin crispy. High hopes for a great local Mexican restaurant. read more