Was great food and friendly people to order from would recommend this place for food and price was…read morefair

Awww! This place is family owned, clean, friendly and delicious…read more I want them to fill up with business. Yet I loved having the place to ourselves. Owner walks around and customer service is top tier. Hidden gem in a small strip plaza.

It was fine. Pricey! Went on a Sunday mid afternoon so it was t very busy and service was rather…read moreslow considering. They didn't have vegetarian options listed so I had to ask a lot of questions. The bean dip that arrived shortly after we sat down had pork fat and our server did know this when we asked so that was good. I'd like restaurants in CT to make an effort to show vegetarian on their menu. The enchiladas didn't even have a vegetarian option but they came back and gave me one. Anyway, green sauce was good, the entrees were fine but it was quite pricey for Mexican food.

The unassuming La Catrina surprised us with pretty decent takeout Mexican. Online menu covers all…read morethe bases & then some. Tacos are on fresh corn tortillas with the highlight being the generous protein portions that do not get lost under tons of lettuce sour creme & or cheese. In fact my pork carnitas taco, with onions & cilantro, was elevated by being stuffed with tender roasted pork loin instead of fried pork chunks. My partner's shrimp tacos were excellent as well. Daughter inhaled her steak burrito. The tame/bland red & green side sauces could be improved. As some reviewers noted, food is on the pricey side. Ala carte regular sized tacos are $5.00 each though. Can't comment on the service as we had take out but they packaged everything competently but no salsa & chips ????

What a gem! Good prices, good food and friendly staff. Small joint serving up some really good…read moreMexican food. I ordered ala cart and decided on a tostada gordita and sope. The Gordita was stuffed with al pastor and they did not skimp on the filling. The sope was shaped like a boat which I have never seen before. They were all tasty. I washed it all down with an ice cold jamaica.

Wow! We ordered the spicy margaritas and it was the best margaritas I've ever had. The Tostada de…read moreCeviche was out of this world. Hubby had chiles rellenos de queso - delicious! Love a good hole in the wall. Will be back!

Order The shrimp cocktail! So fresh and delicious. A very nice appetizer to share before the main…read moreentrees. We order it every time! Staff is very friendly, the food is consistently good, and the salsa bar is a great part of the dining experience. Very casual atmosphere inside and always busy with repeat customers.

Baja's Mexican Restaurant in Orange, Connecticut has authentic fresh Mexican food. It has been…read moredeliciously consistent for over the three decades I have been a customer. The fresh pollack fish tacos special included refried beans, rice, and guacamole. Nachos are a must here and were made with homemade chips and served piping hot. Their complimentary Salsa bar had an incredible variety of mild to spicy salsa and Mexican Carrots. The interior ambiance is somewhat dated. However reasonable prices for the quality food ingredients make up for it as well as their full service stocked bar. The service is welcoming and phenomenal. Our waitress Jessica is extremely pleasant and professional.There is plenty of free parking in the lot right in front of the restaurant. Scrumptious, fresh Mexican food with attentive service and reasonable prices make this restaurant a winning combination!

Karen & her staff were wonderful!!! Karen helped plan the catering for a party i was hosting…read morerecently. She was friendly, knowledgeable & truly cared about making the party a success because we all know -food makes the party The staff prepared fresh, beautiful food bursting with the flavors of Mexico for us. They were so helpful to the friends who did the pick up, making sure all the trays were set & nothing would leak. Thank you for making our party a hit!!

Great food a La Catrina! Fresh, delicious Mexican food, generous portions, and friendly, attentive…read moreservice. Fun, relaxed atmosphere and definitely a place we'll return to. Highly recommend!

I walked in & was ignored. A Spanish man walked in after me & was instantly greeted. It's clear…read morethat they don't like black people. Completely acted like I wasn't there. I'll never go back. It was so rude

Absolutely delicious and the BEST Sopes and huraches you will find around - don't forget to add the…read moretamarindo jugo!! Everything is so flavorful, authentic and all the staff are so sweet and helpful. Unfortunately I cannot have my boyfriend's abuela's cooking every day but this is a close second. PERFECTO, PERFECTO, PERFECTO!

God I love this place. I want to gatekeep it SO badly so it's never too busy for me to dine in, but…read moreI also want them to make a million dollars and stay open forever, so here we are. The tortillas are made from fresh masa pressed to order, which is amazing by itself, but on top of that, every taco I've had is nothing short of delightful. Every time I visit, my order has been increasing by one taco because I can't get enough. They are so kind and friendly, they remember my order and preferred toppings (or lackthereof, met with zero judgement!!), and the atmosphere is super comfortable. It is semi-loud, which I personally have no problem with, but I have seen stuffy older people come in and be turned off (bye, more tacos for me!). When I die, please bury me in a mound of Tacos Los Gordos carnitas!!!! TLG, you will see me weekly as long as I live in New Haven.

I have never seen three people work harder than in this kitchen on Cinco de Mayo. Thankfully, I put…read morein my order about 10 minutes after they reopened at 5 PM. Minutes later, chaos ensued, and there was a line of about 20 people that never went away. They make the tortillas from scratch, I watched a woman in the kitchen, piecing off the dough and then flattening them in a press, and then putting them on the grill, over and over and over again. By the way, their tortilla chips are made of this same homemade goodness. I can see why there was a line out the door until I finished my meal. The tacos I ordered were perfectly seasoned, very tender, and incredibly juicy. I don't think I've ever had tacos like that before. Even if there is a line, I would highly recommend stopping in for these delicious morsels.

I went here on a Friday night and this was my second time here. The food has been excellent each…read moretime. The staff is very friendly but I will say that they are pretty slow. It took a while to get our orders taken and for our food to come out. The only dish I didn't enjoy this time was the tortilla soup. It was flavorless. A table nearby had a tomahawk steak and they did a table side show. Overall the food was a 7.9 Overall the service was a 7

Recently came here on a nice weekend for some girl time on the patio. We decided to come here for…read morethe better ambiance and patio instead of a solid place down the street not so glamorous. Sat down and ordered drinks and knew it wasn't going to be good. Who the hell is charging $16 for Beringer White Zin?!?? Not that I drink that crap but come on!! I asked if they had any spiked seltzers which they didn't so settled on a $16 Paloma type drink. We decided just to get some apps to share. Guacamole was $$$ and wasn't table side and needed salt and lime. Super nachos weren't super at all the meager size of this plate of nachos was comical. For taquitos they were legit only 3 cut in small pieces. Such a rip off this place. Def not coming back.

This place was AMAZING! Decoration was great, service was making fast and friendly staff and the…read morefood was to die for!! we tried margaritas, seasonal drinks, empanadas, tacos and the quesabirria. Everything was a 10/10! If you're in the area you HAVE to check this place out

1/2 -- 4.5/5 We…read morestopped at Vivaz in Downtown New Haven for my brother's 40th birthday -- small group of five of us. It was close to 11 PM on a Wednesday, and after trying multiple spots that claimed their kitchens were open until midnight (Google lied ), VivaZ came through. We were greeted right away and seated quickly. Our server was patient, knowledgeable, and very considerate of food preferences at the table -- huge plus there, especially that late at night. Food I ordered the chicken empanadas -- they were big, filled with chicken and cheese, tasty but a little too oily for my preference. I'd love a drier, crispier shell, but I'd still try them again. My brother ordered the shrimp nachos and those were excellent -- loaded, flavorful, and honestly better than the empanadas in my opinion. My cousin got the same nachos and loved them too. A friend ordered the short rib empanadillas and didn't enjoy them. He sent them back and swapped for chicken, which he liked much more. Appreciate that the staff had no issue making the change. Drinks I had an Ilegal Mezcal shot -- my go-to when I'm at a Mexican spot -- and it hit like it always does. My brother's strawberry margarita was also a winner. Overall Friendly service, good food, great energy even late on a weekday. The fact that they were open and accommodating when nothing else was is major. Would we return? Absolutely. Rating: 4.5/5

Everything from service to to being appreciated by everyone that works for your establishment I…read morealways feel important when I go in there.

Food? Yes, they have food AND it's awesome!!!…read more Everything we've had here was delicious. The guacamole $18.00 is delicious and 3-4 can share a bowl. The menu has the best tasting taco options I've ever had: The 2 for $12 offers a number of options available on corn, flour or for $3.00 more, lettuce. We've had the Fish, Salmon, Carnitas, Pastor and Vegetable. Size is small. Flavors are big. There are 5 $18.00 tacos, various salads including a couple of ceviche - sound delicious as does this: BIRRIA PIZZADILLA $58.00 Triple Stacked with Chihuahua Cheese, Onion, Cilantro, Beef Consomé, Flour Tortilla and they have more... Service is friendly, wait time is reasonable. The interior is really interesting. Sorry, no pictures