Unfortunate to see all the recent bad reviews, people always want to comment when things aren't perfect. I have gone years ago and recently and the only huge difference is the cost of some items that you can assume is from food costs skyrocketing and owners still trying to make a living. The restaurant is absolutely clean and spotless. The staff is attentive and friendly. Check them out on taco Tuesday to get some discounts and delicious food. I think the quality and care in the dishes is still there. Homemade tortilla chips and salsa. Sometimes I think people don't know what homemade is supposed to taste like. My tacos were fanatic and so was my mojito. Try for yourself! read more

Taco Central - bar area - Beer Bar Near Me - Ansonia, Connecticut

Yesterday, 12/13/2025 we tried this cute restaurant in Ansonia and so glad we did. Our server was Marcela. She was very friendly and professional. She told us about taco Tuesday and their great happy hour which is M-F 3-6 I believe. Discounts on both food and drinks. We tried their tacos and took an enchilada plate home. The food took a little while but it was so worth the wait as it was very fresh and flavorful. Absolutely delicious. The restaurant is clean as are the bathrooms. The hand dryer in the ladies room is very very slow lol and could be replaced to improve the overall experience. Otherwise, a wonderful lunch. read more

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Food wasn't great. Ordered nachos, they definitely don't make the guacamole tasted horrible and had a brownish olive color. My friend ordered tacos and she wasn't impressed either. Not much flavor, over price food, obviously cutting corners for a better profit. I love Mexican and this was not appetizing. I ordered a margarita that was ok. Nothing great. The bartender/ server was friendly besides forgetting the jalapeños I ordered on the side. Even the salsa served with the chips reminded me of vodka pasta sauce. Odd place at best. Sorry I had to be honest. read more

Was a big fan of this place but recently they made a change in the menu and it wasnt a good one. I have to highlight one change. The shrimp tacos, they went from using your standard shrimp to baby shrimp. Im not sure if that was a cost cutting measure but its noticeable. Im the type who is willing to pay for the quality, once I notice changes like that it generally points to cutting corners. read more

I have been coming to Taco Central for a couple years when I was in town visiting and absolutely loved it. From the staff to the amazing food I always looked forward to my visit. Now that I have moved to Ansonia the restaurant seems to have changed staff and the food is pale in comparison to what it was. Did the business change hands? We have given it 2 tries since and frankly the food was terrible. What happened. I miss the amazing taste. read more

Very nice place. Service was great the margaritas was very delicious they have a lot of flavors. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Awesome food and drinks here. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Prices were fair and food was made quickly. Definitely would come back if in this area again. read more

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BRING ME ALL OF THE TACOS!!!! This place honestly checks all the boxes. For every member of the family. The food, the drinks, the staff-Leo and Tony behind the bar are just the best. I'd hug every member of the kitchen staff if they'd just let me back there. Honestly this food is authentically made, authentically served and just put down your f**king phone and just go eat there. read more

We ordered the birria tacos and chorizo tacos. Good portions and flavors for the three taco set. Our bartender/server made all the difference, Tony, with 11 years experience and knowledge of the drinks he made for us. Such a decorative and fun vibe during the day and night time for bar hopping in Ansonia, CT. read more

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If you guys are looking for authentic birria tacos, look no further! 10/10! And the sauce is like the icing on the cake. Also, ask for their signature sauce/salsa for their chips! So delicious read more

Taco Central - Beer Bar Near Me - Ansonia, Connecticut

We ordered takeout thru Grubhub and was there to pickup at the estimated time. Our order was not ready and they only started to prepare it when we arrived. It wasn't ready till 40 mins later and when it was brought out, 2 items were missing and had to wait an extra 10 minutes. The food was good but it was unacceptable that they "forgot" to prepare the food at first, then forgot the items. Do better read more

We've been wanting to try Taco Central for some time but every time we drive by it's been so busy. We made plans able to stop, since we'd in be the neighborhood today and damn we're glad we did! It was late afternoon so the lunch crowd was gone. Needless to say our whole experience was great from beginning to end. The Owner waited on us and he was wonderful and made us feel like la familia. The coconut mojitos were on the money!! It was the best I'd ever had as was the mango margarita, we ordered smalls as the large was humongous. The food was delicious and portions were huge! I'm mad I didn't order dessert but we were sooo full. Whoo hoo we discovered my new Favorite place! It's a breath of fresh air and a wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant! read more

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To begin , happy one year anniversary to this establishment. The food here is incredible, however, y'all have A LOT to work on in regards to what is happening Internally. I would describe it as a HOT MESS. I've dined at taco central a total of 4 times and ordered take out 3 times. Obviously as I mentioned, I keep coming back because the food is delicious. From now on I will no longer be dining in. The workers seem absolutely miserable. There are new employees every other week and they never seem to have training on the menu items. The presumed owner himself has no idea about his items as well. Every single time we ate there I have witnessed the waiters or waitresses arguing with their managers. On one occasion, My brother in law had ordered Birria tacos, they food came immediately and we were very surprised. However, the tacos was not for my brother in law it was for the table across from us. The manager/owner takes the tacos after they sat at our table for about 5 mins ( my bro in law was waiting for my tacos to come out) and places them at the table across from us. Obviously myself and the other customers looked at each other astonished because that should never occur at any restaurant, she asked him to take it back ! He should have either left it with us or tossed them. I'm pretty sure he brought back the same tacos later on. He proceeded to also reprimand the worker who bought us a tacos in front of everyone. read more

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It's better than Taco Bell, everything they use is fresh, the best Tacos in CT. And very good drink's are made, from Lucas McClendon in New Haven Ct. read more

Excellent fresh Mexican food. Great friendly service and a clean comfortable dining room. Birria tacos and tostones w/fresh guacamole are my favorites! read more

Hell yes! Finally a good Latin option in the valley! Riquísimo! Our first trip was a delight. We tried Tacos Al Pastor, Tacos Birrias, and a tostada. The tacos are beastly. VERY filling and totally loaded. Two tacos will be enough to satisfy most (I had 4 and walked away completely stuffed) The tostada was stuffed to the max with the perfect amount of everything. The frijoles, wow. These are excellent authentic flavors and I highly recommend it to anyone. read more

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Based on the price and the delightful appearance, I expected Taco Central to have quality food. Unfortunately, the decor was much nicer than the flavor. The carnitas tacos tasted of nothing but sage! The meat seemed more like pot roast than carnitas. The fried fish was incredibly soggy and desperately needed some type of sauce. None of the tacos came with salsa or sauce of any kind. The menu stated that the fish taco came with avocado but none was to be found. The pork fajita taco was very greasy and lacked flavor. The steak tostata was plain but actually quite good, though again it was definitely missing salsa. CT has far better tacos to offer if you know where to look! read more

I love the food here the tacos are amazing and their salsas are all great. But the drinks are a little expensive. And the margaritas were mostly mixer. Someone should teach them how to make a real one The service is alright. But it takes forever to get your drinks Also the portions could be bigger for the price read more

We had lunch here today as our first visit. We were their only customers but service was slow. We ordered "medium" margaritas but they were average-sized and they were all ice. The mix they use is very sweet and there was very little alcohol in the drinks. They essentially don't have wine. The waitress served us all they had, which was a Pinot Grigio which was bad. Really bad. The guacamole had a strange taste. It was not lime or lemon. It made the guacamole much too tart and acidic. It was also too salty. The black beans were so salty. My chile relleno was greasy and it never got hot enough in the middle to melt the cheese. Everything was lukewarm, greasy or over-salted. The salsas were strange. One seemed to have cream in it. Another salsa was pretty hot but the flavor was poor. The barely warm rice had hard kernels of old rice mixed in with bland, plain rice with red color but no flavor). There was a rock hard kernel of rice in with my chile relleno. We had guacamole, a Tuesday "taco special" dish of greasy, bland ground beef, and a chile relleno plate and drinks. The bill was $90 something. They charged us $7 for the bad wine! They charged us a 15% "service charge". I saw nothing anywhere that said they were going to charge us a service charge or charges for alcohol, AND they still listed suggested tip amounts on our bill... The waitress took a long time to process our credit card. Another revue mentioned the same issue. I gave her a $10 tip (because of the 15% service charge) and the total bill was over $110! They had sounds from two different sources, that made for annoying racket. The waitress made no effort to clear the table at any time and it was very odd that she kept giving me my wife's drinks. She asked if everything was okay about when we were finished. Again, we were the only customers! Very disappointed in the meal quality and service. I know Mexican food and the quality was way off. read more

Taco Central - Rice was a rehash of old rice, with some of it being hard. Relleno was cold in the middle. - Beer Bar Near Me - Ansonia, Connecticut

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Restaurant was empty, service was slow, music was load rap with many curse words including a lot of f bombs and the n word over and over, already ordered and was seated before the rap started. Had a child with me very inappropriate. Now on to the food-- chips were stale, I mean stale. Salsa was good, my torta was tasty, steak cooked well and guacamole was tasty. My sons burrito was ok a lot of rice very little meat. Without the music, stale chips and ambiance, it would of received more stars. In town and wanted to give local business support. read more

Taco Central - Grilled Steak Torta - Beer Bar Near Me - Ansonia, Connecticut

Came here with some friends for dinner and drinks. The vibe in this restaurant was awesome. It was a Friday night and they had live music which was nice. The staff was great, very attentive and worked like a team! The salsa for the chips was so yummy, I asked for the recipe even tho I knew I'd get a no haha . The quac was yummy too! The quesadillas were ok, could had more steak and cheese inside. We really enjoyed ourselves, I definitely will be back. read more

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After a day on the lake we were looking for a bite to eat. Found this place down the street from my favorite sushi spot, KOI. It was such a nice night out so we sat in the outside dining area. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Lots of food & drink options. We got spicy mango margaritas which were perfect! For our meals we got the shrimp ceviche tostada with rice and beans and the chicken milanese torta! 10/10 read more

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I've never sat in at this restaurant but have ordered takeout from here twice. The first time I ordered the pollo saltado and wasn't impressed it was okay but lacked flavor. The second time I ordered the shrimp flauta and fish tacos. The flauta was exactly what I wanted crispy and cheesy with all the fixings but I'm sure it would've been better if I ate it in the restaurant. The fish tacos were pretty good but could've used a bit more seasoning. I like the freshness of the veggies! The woman that took my order over the phone was kind and very patient with my questions. Overall I think the food is great and fairly priced. And the pineapple margarita was amazing! read more

Food was good. Service and friendlyness good. The salsa was fresh. I felt I got ripped off on the Margaritas. They charged me $22 for a Med Strawberry Margarita. Unfortunately I found this out after ordering 2 when I got my check. You can imagen I was shocked. read more

Taco Central - Strawberry Margharita and tacos. - Beer Bar Near Me - Ansonia, Connecticut

Excellent service. Cute ambiance and the most delicious Burria Fajita quesadillas I ever had. ( ask for the consommé) I also had the homemade guacamole and chips and a spicy margarita! We will most certainly be back and I'm telling every one about this place because I like to support small businesses and this guy deserves it. He must have come over 5/6 times to make sure we had everything we needed. read more

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Great place and service was wonderful. Guacamole was fresh. Quesadillas was great. Mariachi play every Tuesday. read more

Taco Central - Great service. Chips were homemade. Salsa delicious. Quesadillas were so large. And tasty. - Beer Bar Near Me - Ansonia, Connecticut

We placed an order for "deconstructed" tacos for a taco bar set up for a birthday party.Lili was easy to work with and extremely accommodating. Everything was fresh and delicious!! Plenty of food for everyone and all of the guests were commenting on how delicious it all was. I definitely recommend Taco Central and will be mentioning how good it all was to my friends and family! read more

I order take out today and it will be my last, order quesadillas which should at least come with sour cream when checked online states comes with sour cream, pico and guacamole got home wasn't in the bag, called back only to be advise that is for dine in only. I mentioned I order here before was then advise new management when ask to speak to manager who wasn't very helpful nor apologetic, Save to say this place is definitely off my list, my opinion food not worth price or service read more

Review Friday night at bar. I came here after a mention of this location on a group chat. Decor: it's a smaller restaurant with a modern feel in the front restaurant and Mexican restaurant in the back bar area. It's extremely clean and inviting. Staff: helpful, friendly and attentive. I couldn't ask for anything more at a location. Food: delicious!! A++. Everything we tried was amazing. Birria tacos are a can't miss! Highly recommend trying! Drinks: the Smokey and spicy marg was fantastic. Seems like they make their sour mix as it's not sweet or that weird sour flavor. Definitely coming back again!! read more

Great spot in downtown! Katherine at the bar was very attentive and personable. So happy we found this place

I'd come here to at-least try the Birria Tacos. And that's what I've done whenever I come back -- get the Birria tacos. They give you a generous serving of meat which is hard to come by these days! It tastes great and the sauce it comes with on the side is yummy. Good spot! read more

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Amazing food and service! Katherine our bartender was attentive and recommended different drinks that were delish!

We visited Taco Central for dinner last night, one of the newer spots that's opened up in downtown Ansonia. I really liked the vibe when I walked in - the string lights on the ceiling, as well as the wooden tables and walls, gave it a southwestern vibe. We had a nice waitress who told us some of her menu recommendations and what was popular. I thought it was cool that the restaurant offered a variety of Latin dishes and not just Mexican food! Some of the dishes I saw on the menu are rare to find in The Valley. The food itself was a bit lacking in flavor - very mild salsa; the tacos al pastor mentioned that it was marinated in chilies and spices, and though the meat was tender, I didn't quite get the flavor profile I was expecting. It also mentioned that pineapple would be mixed in, but I only found small pieces and could barely taste it. The Central Sampler was a great way to get a little bit of everything for an appetizer, but unfortunately the guacamole was noticeably old, as it was starting to brown and didn't taste the freshest. With a little improvement on flavors and freshness, I think Taco Central could be really great! read more

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Went for lunch on a Saturday. Enjoyed fresh ingredients, authentic taste, friendly, fast service, delicious salsa with warm, crisp tortillas. Mellow and clean decor. I ordered Taco Dorados: 4 golden taquitos, and they were delicious. The one thing I wd change is to vary the music. Thank you to our server, Kathy, and for all the staff at Taco Central in Ansonia, CT for a great dining experience. read more

Wasn't the biggest fan of Taco Central. Everything we tried lacked flavor, and they didn't put any spice in their food, which I found super odd. The tacos were super soggy and not appealing. The guac seemed like it wasn't fresh or was store bought. Their saving grace was the spicy margs, which were actually very tasty. Would not return here. read more

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I liked the tilapia (mojarra) , especially the whole fish presentation, and it was fun to assemble my own tacos with the fish meat, rice and beans provided, but it wouldn't be a regular thing for me to order as it can get messy. The tacos we tried were fine. Nothing mind-blowing but decent. Inside is very spacious but not highly decorated, maybe because they are starting or want a simpler look. I wouldn't mind trying them again. read more

New in Ansonia, only had chicken fajita nachos but they were very good. Staff is friendly and efficient. Booths only but also take out. Playing Mexican music as expected at any decent Mexican restaurant. Plenty of choices on the menu. Good tasty house margarita. Plenty of fresh ingredients all prepared fresh. The booths are generously size and comfy. I've been wishing for a good Mexican restaurant nearby featuring Sonoran foods and my wishes have come true. read more

Nice new addition to Main Street! Friendly, attentive service and tasty food at a decent price. Had the birria tacos, al pastor tacos, chicken tinga tostada, and the choriqueso appetizer. My top two faves of the night were the al pastor tacos and the chicken tinga tostada. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the food and the two spicy margs I saw on the menu! read more

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Would give 10 stars if I could. Very very good. I've been here 2 times now. Will definitely make this a regular go to spot. Review is for dinner at the bar. Service: Very friendly. The bartender took care of us right away with appetizer plates, cutlery, water, chips and salsa. We ordered our drinks and then we ordered our food. The waiter was friendly and full of energy. Not one complaint in the service department. Food: I got the Enchilada with beef and the spicy red sauce. It came with refried beans, rice, and ripe avocado slices on top. It was really good. The avocado slices were perfectly ripe and the raw onion slices on top provided a nice freshness. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu in the future. Beer on tap is a bit limited. Only 1 IPA for now. They had 3 on the menu, but 2 were not available. Environment: The music was loud, which might be a turn off to some. But we liked it, because we sat in the bar and it was nice to have the loud music, which made the place very lively. The decor is super cute. Nice Edison style lights strung across the ceiling. New flooring. Everything is new. Color scheme is muted browns. Relaxing. It's so refreshing to have a hip new place. Too many other Mexican food places nearby are looking too dated. Makes the competition look like a 90s Taco Bell. Taco Central is a nicely decorated place with a fresh new feel! Cost: Average. The prices range from 2 tacos for $8 to full plates for dinner that are $23. They have a big range of prices to suit many different tastes and budgets. Overall: It's a refreshing, new, place in a town that has been seeing a lot of new restaurants and business pop up. It's pretty awesome to see what's happening to the area and I hope to see more. I think the Main St area of Ansonia is underrated with a lot of potential. Taco Central fits in perfectly with the vibe of the other restaurants nearby! read more

The salsa tastes like marinara sauce and the bartender we had that day wasn't even a bartender....