Pica Chica Tacos

Good food, but small portions. Friendly staff but crowded. A bit too warm too, and humid. Good…read moreamount of seasoning and a nice vibe. Great outdoor seating.

My taste buds are still applauding. I ordered the birria tacos, and they arrived like velvet lined…read morelittle beautiful pouches: braised meat so tender it practically dissolved into the consome. Even the tortillas held up without mushing apart, and every bite seemed to be orchestrated just for my palet! The mezcal'rita was outstanding! Thanks to Lupe for elevating the whole experience with sensational personality!

Mangimosa & view from corner booth near bar area

Homemade tortillas and salsa

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Pineapple cilantro margartia with a tajin rim

Taqueria 5

4.6(16 reviews)

4.4 mi

Best burrito in Connecticut!! Amazing fast and nice staff! Fresh ingredients, big portions and the…read morelowest prices! Cannot beat this spot!

This place was sooooo good. It's next to a subway so at first glance you second guess it because of…read morewell...subway. The food is authentic and really incredible. The staff was super friendly with welcoming vibes. It's a small spot with a few seats so it's more of a grab a go or delivery option but I will absolutely be back. Maybe even tonight for dinner. Admittedly, I never leave reviews but I need this place to stick around because it's fire. I will for sure be back to try the rest of the menu. Not pictured: Kids quesadilla which come with rice and your choice of meat

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Veggie Burrito

Sayulita

4.1(73 reviews)

8.2 mi

I came here with friends on a Friday evening. It's a fun, lively atmosphere but conversations were…read morea bit challenging as the noise level was pretty high for a restaurant. We started with the salsa flight. The chips were phenomenal- light, not greasy and just the right amount of salt. The four salsas tasted fresh and unique. I still prefer traditional salsa but was fun to try these different kinds. I ordered the mushroom enchilada plate. Wow! It was packed with meaty textured mushrooms. The black beans and rice were very good as well. This seemed to be one of the only vegetarian options along with the chile relleno. This is a fun place with great food and service! We will come back to this the location and look forward to checking out the location in Glastonbury next time!

YUM!! Their stuffed…read morechili pepper is DELICIOUS! Also have had their tacos, rice and beans, delicious too! Fun place to eat, friendly staff!

Classic Margarita - none better in the state !!

I jumped into the sweet potato taco but remembered! The other is the shrimp.

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Birria Quesadilla

Papis Taqueria

4.4(47 reviews)

10.9 mi

Delicious food! Very friendly service. We loved the Mexican elote Street corn, the tacos and torta…read more Some of the meat was a little bit dry, so that's why only 4 stars. We would definitely go back!

Papis Taqueria is a total gem in Old Lyme -- small in size, but big on flavor and good vibes…read more This spot is definitely worth the detour. I had the Buffalo Cauliflower and Mahi Mahi tacos -- both were legit, but the Mahi stole the show with its bright, fresh flavor that just hit in a beach-town kind of way. We also shared the meatless sopes, which were super generous and totally satisfying. A little messy (in the best way), and I gave them a flavor boost with some of the house salsas -- which, by the way, are on point. I'd love to see a pescatarian version added -- they already carry Mahi, so tossing that on a sope feels like an easy win. Shrimp would be another great coastal fit, and a hearty mushroom option could also round things out for plant-based folks (even if it doesn't match the seaside vibe as much). My friend did a trio of tacos (Carnitas, Chorizo, and Al Pastor) and gave them an enthusiastic thumbs-up. No notes. Just solid, delicious tacos across the board. The staff were awesome -- super welcoming and kind. The vibe is relaxed and unfussy, with just a few outdoor seats and a steady stream of locals swinging by for pickup orders. It's the kind of place you almost don't want to tell people about because it feels like a secret... but also, more people need to know. I live in San Diego part time and have eaten my way through the West, Southwest, and Mexico -- and I'd still go out of my way for Papis.

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Mexican and American flag

Cantina Beach

3.5(40 reviews)

6.3 mi

This was our first trip to this very attractive restaurant, open only 1 month. Right after we were…read moreseated 4 more groups arrived and it became clear there was a need for another server. During our visit, the support staff stepped up effectively and even the bartender helped bring drinks to the tables. We will excuse this less than timely service as the one waitress did a great job and they will undoubtedly get more personnel after they are open longer. We did feel sorry for one couple we observed who had a very long wait, the reason for which was hard to discern. The food was delicious! We had three different enchiladas with rice and pinto beans; the beans were exceptionally tasty - definitely not just out of a can. We also tried the evening's excellent special - grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp with fresh asparagus and zucchini. Portions were generous. We will return in a few weeks by which time they should have ironed out their server needs.

Bland food, rice in my veggie burrito was hard and veggies were not even cooked. Minuscule amount…read moreof guac/sour cream. Really no seasoning at all and burrito was basically fully of hard crunchy rice with no flavor. Too bad I wanted to like the place and the interior and service was good but for $20 burrito filled with almost nothing but old crunchy flavorless rice I can't reccomend. Wish the owners would read the reviews because there is potential here but not if the food is bland, overpriced and insulting teaspoon on guac and sour cream to go with my massive flour tortilla filled with nothing but rice. Shoreline could really use a decent Mexican place and the drink menu is good but this missed the mark big time. Wish I could rate 2.5 stars but due to nice bartender and clean inside and drink menu I decided to rate up to a 3. Edit to add: I posted this review as we were leaving- owner came out to confront me about it. The review above is unchanged from what I originally posted. Was very a la Amy's Baking Company. Take that for what it's worth- not all are interested in feedback.

Costa Maya Shrimp

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Cuckoo's Nest

3.1(365 reviews)

6.1 mi

Cameron, the bartender is top of his game. Hard worker , efficient and provides excellent customer…read moreservice

The food is meh. I wouldn't consider it very good Mexican food…read more Maybe go for the desserts.

Menu when you enter

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Sayulita

4.3(645 reviews)

27.0 mi

Always a good place to dine at, great atmosphere, great food, great service. If you've been here…read morethen you know, if you haven't then get out and try it. You will not be disappointed, wait times can exceed operating hours. So get there early, grab a margarita, and enjoy some great authentic cuisine!

Sayulita Had a…read moregreat time at Sayulita! The drinks were a highlight -- the blueberry margarita was a standout, and the regular margaritas were solid too. For food, we went with the steak meal and chicken fajitas, both tasty. We sat outside, which made for a nice, relaxed vibe, and the service was good throughout. Would come

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Guacamole Classico & Salsa

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Mango Piña Colada

Rio Salado

4.3(321 reviews)

30.6 mi

Excellent!!! My first time there but I Must say I heard…read morepeople recommend this restaurant to others while we shopped and walked. The staff was great! Food was amazing! Many gluten free options. I had the lobster enchiladas. They were GF and safe! They chunks of lobster in there were definitely a great amount. My friends surf and turf burrito was massive! She had enough leftovers! It's a lovely restaurant. Nice covered outdoors space but restaurant has nice decor! Prices were worth it . I'm Definitely going back and recommend if in the area. Wish I tried it sooner!

Cinco De Mayo is a busy day and the place was slam full of people! You would think things would be…read moremessy and slow. Quite the contrary... The service was great and the drinks were fantastic. The food timely and fresh and delicious! Sat outside and it was warm and sunny. Love this place! They do it right even on the busiest day of the year!

Maduros with crema queso

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Fish tacos

IXCHEL Mexican Cuisine

4.3(140 reviews)

37.8 mi

Had lunch here with my girlfriend and we were both really impressed. I went with the Enchiladas…read moreChichen Itza and a Paloma, while she tried the Volcan cocktail. Everything was excellent! The cocktails were especially good, and our server was fantastic. He showed me the patio and mentioned they often have live music. We saved room for the tres leches cake, which was delicious, a little heavy on the coconut for my taste. That's really my only nitpick. We had a great time and I'd absolutely eat here again.

I had the opportunity to attend a private event here on 7/14/26, and it was such a great…read moreexperience! We were seated on their beautiful outdoor patio, which made for the perfect evening. Before we ate, we learned a little about the restaurant, the inspiration behind the menu, and the flavors in each dish. Fun fact: Ixchel is the Mayan Goddess, which adds even more meaning to the restaurant's name. Now, let's talk about the food! We enjoyed a tasting of several dishes, including tableside guacamole with chips and salsa, tortilla soup, handmade corn tortillas topped with different proteins, pibil (slow-roasted pork), a ceviche-style dish with shrimp and scallops, chicken mole, and sautéed shrimp with sweet potato. Every dish had its own unique flavor, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. My favorite of the night was definitely the handmade corn tortillas with the different proteins; they were so yummy! Of course, there was dessert! For dessert we had coconut flan and lemon cake, and both were the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Even though our dinner was outside, I did get a look inside the restaurant, and the interior is just as beautiful as the patio. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

Awesome well deserved date night. Gorgeous intimate bar. Perfect lighting.

Chips and salsa

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Bar area with swings!

Mexicalli Taqueria Mexicana

4.5(2 reviews)

19.1 mi

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What a awesome discovery here! These guys are the same Mexicalli as the black food truck in New…read moreHaven, on Long Warf. Hands down the best truck there. Lone and behold they opened this store front on route 5 in Wally! They prep everything for the food truck as well as sell the whole menu here. No more trips to new haven for me now. Their chorizo is the best i've ever tasted..they were out of al pastor unfortunately, (my usual combination) so I tried their carnitas, which can be hard to find cooked the traditional way in lard...and it was amazing. (All of these are in taco form, with a squeeze of lime of course) Don't be put off by the hole in the wallness...its good, have a taco, and be happy.

Good authentic homestyle Mexican food. Just opened, price is right workers polite and attentive.read more

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Lucas E.

5 years ago

Wonderful restaurant, great food and very nice employees. Great place to get some tacos

Catherine P.

5 years ago

I love the food here and the staff is super friendly!

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