Moe&#x27;s Southwest Grill

So fresh. So clean. Great service. Great drinks. I think I'm on Mexico. I l o ve this restaurantread more

Solidly average Mexican fare. The verde chicken enchiladas were fine. Nothing special. Drinks were…read moresmall and pricey.

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Vegetarian Platter

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Tacos La Rosa

4.3(160 reviews)

1.3 mi

Tacos La Rosa in Willimantic has been on my Try List for years. So long -- I don't remember how…read moremany years. A while ago, I had seen TLR listed as a best taco in CT contender on one or more internet and/or media lists. An interesting thing happened in all those years. More and more authentic taquerias started opening in CT. Also, Willimantic itself became a known hot spot for tacos and Mexican food in general. So much so, that people would say "I have a taco spot for you in Willimantic." I was ready for them to say Tacos La Rosa, and sometimes, it would be a different place. I recently started a deep dive on the Willimantic taco scene. I'm not finished yet, but I can say the following based upon my extensive taqueria visits across CT in the past few years. Tacos La Rosa, makes a traditional style taco, and TLR is in the top tier of CT authentic taquerias. As you stand in the TLR parking lot, you can see the buildings of Eastern Connecticut State University. Inside, if you took all of the Mexican decor away, the restaurant sort of looks like an old school pizza joint. There's a black and white checkered floor. Brick walls. Open kitchen. Solid tan tables that are bolted to the floor or wall, and red benches snuggly positioned on both sides. I ordered three tacos at the Counter. Pastor. Bistec. And Chorizo con jalapeno. The person who helped me spoke very good English, but I'm not sure that we perfectly understood each other. He asked me if I wanted everything on the tacos. I wasn't sure what that meant, but I have a rule, that if a place asks me if I want everything, I say yes because I assume that's how they intend it. So the tacos each came with avocado, lettuce, queso fresco, tomato, cilantro and onion. Red salsa, lime and green salsa came on the side. Each taco had a substantial house made corn tortilla that held its structure despite all the filling. The tortilla was a cut or two above average. The pastor and the chorizo were about as good as you'll find in CT. The Bistec was pretty good, but didn't stand out. The chorizo had a sliced or chopped sort of texture rather than the crumbled chorizo you sometimes see. It was flavorful and manageably spicy. The pastor consisted of tender, saucy-red pork chunks. They tasted great. There were no pineapple chunks like you often get. I'm not sure that the toppings brought anything to the pastor, but they worked nicely for the chorizo and Bistec. The salsas were authentic and spicy. Throughout my time in Willimantic, I observed a robust Mexican population that was supporting these authentic Mexican restaurants. This was definitely the case at Tacos La Rosa. I'm glad I finally made it to Tacos La Rosa and I'm happy to see that their outstanding reputation is deserved. 4.5 Stars

We found ourselves in Willimantic a bit past the luncheon hour so we again stopped at this taqueria…read morefor a light bite. The price of an individual taco has increased to $5.99 which seemed a bit high so we decided to share an al pastor burrito that was jam packed with ingredients, flavor and a bit of heat.

Pollo & Carnitas Burritos

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Bistec taco

Mi Ranchito Tex Mex

4.5(47 reviews)

39.1 mi

Cute little place. Our food came out quickly and the staff were friendly! We were just passing by…read moreand I'm glad we stopped. We will be back.

I've lived here all my life and never tried this place . Food is so delicious and reasonably…read morepriced. Comes out pretty quick. All the girls were so friendly. Decent amount of seating inside. I went back the second day it was so good, my favorite is the beef tacos.

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Steak Burrito

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Chicken Enchilada

Route 12 Taco

2.9(37 reviews)

15.2 mi

I was in the area for work and wanted check this place out. I know that this place is more of a…read moreday program for either neuro divergent or developmentally disabled young adults rather than a straightforward restaurant. The food experience was two stars at best however Ive added an extra star because of what they do. I got takeout. FYI the food is super inauthentic. Chicken Burrito Bowl - the chicken had decent flavor but zero spice, was cooked fresh and cooked perfectly. The pico was practically all onion though. Needed way more tomato but cilantro and lime proportions were good. Ground Beef Tacos - ground beef was a bit greasy and the crunch taco shell was stale. The crunchy taco shells are Old El Paso.. the boxes are in the kitchen. There's no spice heat in the food. They had no hot sauce available (?!?). They also had no guac the day i was there which is like 35% of the burrito bowl experience. Soo yeah, the experience definitely leans toward the negative. Its balanced out by what they are doing as a day program and the fact that there isn't an alternative option nearby.

Heard they were selling Onlyville Coney Island Hot Dogs. I walked in about 4PM, only customer in…read morethere. I ordered 3 dogs with the works, waited for almost 20 minutes. When my order finally arrived the bun was stale and mealy, almost like saw dust and the expected hot dog inside was a COLD dog. One bite was more then enough, total garbage. Requested and received a refund. Can't see how this place will be in business long. Would never step foot in there again.....

Cold burrito

Chunk of cold cheese - under neath it's not melted cheese

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Sayulita

4.3(641 reviews)

19.7 mi

A solid 5 star experience. I'd wanted to go to Sayulita for a while, however, since it opened,…read morethere was always a long wait. So a Sunday at an off time (3:45) might get us in? Still a 20 minute wait. They take your phone number & call when table is ready. And the wait was fine. Cotton Hollow perserve is across the street, so a short walk over there and back worked out a perfect way to pass the time. We were seated in the bar area - at a regular table. It was decorated in a fun way - fish artwork, a tv, natural wood. We didn't quite understand the surf board that hung over the bar though? My daughter & I started with a drink - I had mango pina colada, she had a drink with gin, cranberries. Both good. Food - exceeded my expectations. I had the enchilada duo. Chicken & beef. I usually like beef better, however I think the chicken was in a mole sauce - so delicious. Husband had 2 brisket tacos that he loved. Daughter had the rice bowl (with chicken). Decided to split the churros for dessert. Came with: ice cream, Carmel & chocolate sauce. Yes - we will be back. I saw a patio outside. Warmer weather is coming

Sayulita never disappoints! Join me at this visit were two of my friends who had never been. We…read morestart with the chips, guacamole, queso, and salsa. I have never had such delicious queso in my life flavored so well it's a must have! I had the salad with steak. The steak was so tender and delicious. The salad was so fresh and delicious! We shared the bread pudding for dessert and it didn't disappoint.

Dining area

Guacamole Classico & Salsa

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Mango Piña Colada

Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe

3.5(178 reviews)

23.5 mi

Been coming here 10+ years. Tonight hubby had the taco special and i had the enchiladas, one…read morechicken one chili. We started with a bowl of chili that i forgot to take a picture of. Love all the hot sauces they provide - if you don't see them, don't forget to ask - It's Smokin is my favorite. Chips and salsa is always complimentary

Service was excellent! I made the mistake of ordering an Oktoberfest special…read more My fault, I should have stayed with the regular menu. The quality of the Sauerbraten was not that great. Dry with little flavor. The gravy was sparse and did not contribute to the taste. Our server saved the day!

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.4(77 reviews)

1.9 mi

I went into this dinner with low expectations, but honestly I was pleasantly surprised. The menu is…read morehuge and there is truly something for everyone. I got the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and the portion size was huge, though the breadstick was quite dry and made me wish I had an Olive Garden breadstick instead. The fish and chips were fascinating- I've never seen such a large piece of fish used for fish and chips but it seemed to be cooked well. Our service was also super fast. There were a ton of high-school students being generally loud but I didn't mind it, if you're looking for a more peaceful dinner this might not be the place for you.

Overall we had a very good service -our waitress was very attentive and took our orders without pen…read more& paper. I tried the garlic shrimp & chicken platter. Included a large scoop of mashed potatoes . The ambience was warming with Sports on the large TVs hanging over the booths. I would recommend anyone in Windham County to check out Applebees if you havnt been there before. They also have a large drink selection including a two alcohol mix special for only $5.00

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Three Amigos Mexican Taqueria

3.9(184 reviews)

16.5 mi

I have frequented this place a number of times. The ambiance feels like a relaxed authentic Mexican…read morerestaurant. They have a large menu with reasonable prices. I have tried burritos, tacos, and taco salads which have all been delicious and filling. The ingredients are fresh and the food is made to order. They also sell their own packaged bottles of habanero hot sauce that is very spicy and I add to all of my food. The meals come with chips and salsa. The parking lot can be hectic when its busy and it can be tough to find a parking spot but it is worth it.

Got some takeout last night from Three amigos and cannot complain. My friend and I tried a little…read morebit of everything and the prices were so reasonable. We had the birria tacos, beef tacos, Al pastor tacos, the queso and chips and churros. All of the meals came with a little portion of salsa too which was perfect I will say the queso did not seem like it came from the restaurant, but instead like a velvety. Still enjoyable. The tacos were pretty cold when they arrived, but I don't fault the restaurant and the beef tacos were supposed to be crunchy, but again everything tasted perfect. The highlight of this order was for sure the churros. They were so delicious. Not warm at all but so so good. My friend who doesn't like churros and thinks they're dry, absolutely loved these because of the filling and the chewiness. Divine. I would come back just for those. And next time, I would eat in the restaurant itself as the delivery made everything a tad less fulfilling. All in all, I will be back. Thank you Three Amigos!!!

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Shredded chicken tacos

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Restaurant Mexico Garibaldi

4.1(79 reviews)

40.8 mi•Olneyville

This place only offers street parking. It's a small restaurant and plenty of tables if you arrive…read morebefore 3pm. The staff are attentive and explained each dish and were able to make accommodation to some of my family who had dietary restrictions. I ordered some Classic flauntas! My favorite dish with chicken. Each roll had chicken filling and looked large because it has two tortillas rolled into one to extend the tortilla roll! The dish had 3 large flauntas, and it was very crunchy and savory. Toppings were lettuce and refried beans. I asked for no cheese or sour cream and I'm glad they accommodate my preference! Delicious and authentic.

So nice to visit again! And indulge in our fave dishes (and satisfy those cravings ...) Excellent…read morefriendly and attentive service. We started with queso fundido (so indulgently cheesy and tasty) and chips & refried beans. Then we had various types of tacos: I had the barbacoa, carnitas, and the chicken (which I'd never had before). All were good (but next time, I'll pass on the chicken for the shredded pork or beef). Unfortunately, our all-time favorite - lengua - was unavailable due to the current high cost of beef tongue. (Hopefully, once the Fed stops raising rates and pushes inflation back down, lengua will be affordable enough for these savory street tacos ...). My wife's mushroom quesadillas were also very good. This time we tried something new: the ensalada de nopales. This was very flavorful (muy picante!) and delicious. We will be adding this to our favorites list!