Our group was treated to an end of summer "all hands on" season. Fortunately for this Fall Season,…read more2 week in worker, I was able to participate, too. We returned to the shop to a beautiful, spotless clean Toco (Wonka) Factory on wheels. The crew jamming away in the brightly lit Kitchen. Soon after the OPEN sign was swung around hungry crowd of hardworking foodies. The menu was on the house and as much as possible was available for consumption. El Pork Belly Burnt Ends: Braised pork seared in BBQ sauce and topped with tangy slaw (My Favorite ). Gringo: Ground beef, lettuce, salsa, shredded cheese, and lime crema. Carne Asada: Marinated flank steak, roasted garlic. Jerk Chicken Taco: Fried jerk chicken topped with pinnaple pico. Potato Wedges: Idaho potato wedges, with a choice of sriracha aioli, cilantro ranch, garlic mayo, or ketchup dipping sauce. (Super Substantial Side ). Summarizing: Delicious, fresh ingredients, flavors a perfectly balanced dance on your tastebuds.

What a great food truck!! The tacos are insane- we tried three flavors- gringo (ground beef with…read morelettuce, sour cream, cheese- standard taco), Nashville hot chicken, and pork belly! All so different but so delicious! We also split the salsa flight which was so fresh, and the chips are crunchy and the perfect amount of salt. Overall a great spot!

Good tacos, good prices, small shop…read more Came here on a whim. Missus liked the tacos here and wanted me to try. So we made the trek to give them a shot. Inside is all business. Sparse decoration and the kitchen takes up a majority of the tiny space. There are tables, but it's very much a To-go place. We ordered some tamales, some tacos and some chips. Went to the salsa bar and got a bunch of sauces to try. Drove to a parking lot to take pics and dig in. The tacos were a little overcooked and under seasoned. They tasted good and were dressed simply. They all needed salsa to really shine. The chorizo was the best bite. Just enough spice and seasoning to stand well on its own. The weakest being the ground beef, which was dry and not seasoned beef. The tamale was good, cooked in a banana leaf, good masa and the mole filling was hot and sweet which chicken used as the protein. A well balanced bite. The chips and salsa were basic but plentiful. Price was reasonable given the quality. It's not a date night Mexican place. It's a place for regular folk to get decent Mexican fare at decent prices, good portions, and basic but executed well tacos. It's great for those who are around the area, but not a space I would try to hunt down

What a find!! This quaint taqueria is serving up huge authentic flavors. With a couple booths to…read moreeat-in or a counter to pick-up the service is friendly and welcoming. I opted to order a couple tacos to-go and try their chicken and mole tamale on special. Wow!! The proteins were cooked perfectly with flavor - so all the taco needed was cilantro and onion - like they are supposed to be done. The tamale was probably the best I have ever had. Using a black mole inside the tamale the chicken was moist and tender. My favorite value was the salsa bar - at no additional cost you can choose from about 6 different salsas, from a variety of spicy levels and flavors. Also included is Jalepano, radishes and some other small things. A great idea that adds true value to the customer. Overall this is a taqueria that I will drive to!!! When I am in the mood for tacos I am here. I should also mention they do have a full Mexican menu with entrees and such. So many items to try to keep you coming back.

I woke up one recent morning, checked the calendar and discovered to my heart's delight that it was…read moreTuesday. Needless to say, bear with me now, it brought a smile to my face because I knew where, with whom and what we would be feasting on for lunch this day. On entering this mini sized restaurant we were greeted by an employee who proceeded to grab a pair of menus, but I chose to wave him off. I explained we were in need of a quartet of tacos, a Tuesday special BTW, of the al pastor variety along with a pair of colas of the diet variety. Our feet led us to one of the 4 inside tables where we could be soon seen noshing on warm taco chips, a delicious house made salsa and two other accompaniments. The tacos that arrived shortly thereafter were so generously filled with juicy pastor meat that it caused another smile to appear on my face. Prices remain more than reasonable given the quality of their food so as I reviewed our bill I could not help myself from once again smiling. There is little doubt that Mr. Smiley face and his wife will be returning in the not too distant future.

this little joint is serving up really delicious mexican dishes! i got the birria burrito and…read moreliterally devoured it in my car in the parking lot This burrito was HEAVY and so juicy from the consome! It was worth getting all over my sweatshirt haha. But really, it was seasoned nicely, tender, and so reasonable priced. I also got a chicken empanada and i love how the dress the top with cheese, lettuce, and guacamole. It was all so fresh, especially that cheese! I highly recommend checking out this spot!

This is not a Mexican chain restaurant, this has to be an authentic restaurant. Hopefully family…read moreowned. Welcoming, casual atmosphere, great food, and service. Try it!! I loved the chips served with three different salsa/dipping options. One is hot! I won't tell you which one, why ruin the fun? I ordered the shrimp and mushroom quesadilla in corn tortillas. My husband had a pork burrito. I skipped the refried beans only because I didn't know if they were vegetarian safe. The margaritas were refreshing and had more of a natural orange flavor rather than that heavy, syrupy fake-lime taste--which I really appreciated! It's a little bit of a drive for us to get there, but the food was delicious enough that we'll definitely be back. The bathroom was also clean, which is always a plus! I love the Mexican music that was playing in the background too.

Fantástico servicios Cómidas splendor…read more Muy limpios baños Refrescos frescas Easy parking

I walked into this place for a late dinner- they close at 10 but their kitchen closes at 945. The…read moreplace was spacious, with neon lights and floral decor, with a small, but perfect sized bar, where I sat as a solo diner. I called ahead to make sure they made their own michelada mix, which did not disappoint. It was more on the tangier side but delicious nonetheless. I got their chicken mole which came with white rice, different than any other mole dishes I've had before. Their white rice was some of the best I've ever had- to say the least. The refried beans were delicious (they served me tortilla chips with salsa and refried beans as soon as I sat down). The mole was a good sauce, certainly on the spicier side - hot and strong spice favor. Everything was good, I could see myself going back for a michelada and trying other things off their menu next time. I definitely won't pass up on their in restaurant fried tortilla chips, that's for sure, they were delicious. Thank you Loteria!

Okay, so at first, I wasn't planning to write any more reviews for the foreseeable future. Just…read morebecause I wrote one review recently didn't quite mean I was warmed back up to Yelp just yet, and if I'm being honest, I'm still not. Between a removed review causing me to go missing from Yelp for 6 months and losing my trust in posting my reviews here on Yelp, I let go of my Elite status and am now back to square one. But after driving my mom to Manor Inn so she could attend an event there, I decided to look up spots around there since I did spot that their wait times were going to be extensive. That's when I decided to go here and see what was good. Honestly, after I encountered the parking situations in both places and went into the restaurant, I knew I had made the right call. I was seated immediately, given a menu, and even given some complimentary chips, salsa, and a plate of refried beans sprinkled with some cheese. Now, refried beans and salsa are not foods I would normally eat because my food palette don't usually like those items. But with these tortilla chips, they were both very flavorful, and given this was complimentary, they were all the more appetizing. I should also mention that my waitress, Sayda, was very nice and prompt whenever she came to my table. Answered any questions I had, and had no problem with my orders. So from the menu, I went with the Tropical Twist, their Calamari for an appetizer, the tacos de barrio for dinner, and even ordered churros to go so I have something for when Winter Storm Fern dumps 80 million inches of snow tomorrow and into the next day. Oh, might I say, everything was delicious! I knew I couldn't have alcohol because I still had to pick my mom back up and then drive back home to Waterbury, but that Tropical Twist was a nice consolation if you can't have alcohol. The fried calamari was also another great choice. That dip it came with was so addictive it was like crack, and the perfect thing to pair with fried calamari. If there's one thing I would say could be improved, it's that they could be just a smidge more liberal with the fried coating. There were some pieces that had some small spots that had no coating at all, but nothing too major. For the tacos, MMM MMM GOOD! The meat was tender and flavorful, the presentation was great, and the consome paired deliciously with the tacos. It's definitely worth the $20 they cost. The churros were also pretty good. I can't say they were the best churros I ever had because the place that made my favorite churros ever closed down back in 2024 and had since become a dog grooming place, but if not for that, then I might make a case for that statement to be true. The chocolate syrup it comes with is divine and a nice sweet treat to finish off the night. I was in and out of the place in maybe a slight smidge above half an hour, so I would say all-in-all I'm glad I came. The place is also well decorated, bathrooms are clean, and the ambiance is inviting and casual. Now, I may still need to gatekeep a few reviews here and there, but this place was a step in the right direction in getting my confidence back in Yelp. I would definitely come back here again whenever I get a chance, and I highly recommend coming to check out this place if you're in the area. Oh, and for comparison's sake, it was an hour and a half between when I was finished here and when I could finally pick my mom back up again from Manor Inn. Take that as you will.

Local hole in the wall!! Small spot with little seating. Nice vibes inside and rather quick…read moreservice. We got some tacos and a quesadilla to go along with rice and beans. Everything tasted very fresh and authentic plus my toddler ate up those rice and beans so I was happy about that!! For sure will be getting more Mexican food here to support a good local business!

stopped by on the way home after being in west Hartford for a festival. The food tasted fresh,…read moreflavorful, and authentic, with generous portions. Steve was friendly and welcoming, which made a great first impression. I ordered the chicken tacos, but I didn't realize they were made tinga style. If I had known, I definitely would have gone with the birria tacos instead...I still regret not ordering those! The restaurant was smaller than I expected, and it was a little too warm inside for my liking, so we ended up taking our food to the car to eat instead. the tamarindo drink was crisp and refreshing. For dessert, I tried the flan. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, as it had more of a gelatin like texture. I personally prefer a creamier, custard style flan, and this one reminded me more of a boxed mix. The fresh flavors, generous portions, and Steve's excellent customer service made it a place I'd be happy to return to...next time, I'm definitely trying the birria tacos.

My family's favorite tacos on the East Coast! We stopped here a month ago while traveling after…read moreseeing the TikTok and reading all the reviews, it ABSOLUTELY lived up to the hype. We recently came back through the area and changed our route to come back! The shrimp tacos are enormous and packed with flavor. The steak and chicken tacos were just as delicious and cooked perfectly. Definitely get the corn too. We also loved the toppings bar and sauces inside. The service is always quick and friendly. Even though it's consistently busy, they do a great job keeping the line moving, the wait wasn't long at all. Highly recommend, totally worth the detour if you are in the area!

My wife and I can't get enough of this place. It's a pull up truck taqueria serving literally some…read moreof the best tacos/burritos I've encountered. We've gotten tacos more recently, some carne asada, chicken and al pastor, all amazing. They have some picnic tables outside and some inside seating. The tortilla on the tacos is perfect, doesn't fall apart. The meat is juicy and tender, melts in your mouth. They have a condiment bar inside with sauces and some other veggies and stuff to put on your food, it is welcoming and always very clean. We also for the elote corn recently, very good as well. I wish they had chorizo as I'm sure it would be a home run to their menu, plenty of other goodies to select from, good pricing and CASH only.

This is by far our favorite Mexican place. I never even liked Mexican food until I came here. No…read morematter what you get it is going to be delicious. They have the best shrimp tacos and the best birria tacos. Their frozen margaritas are so good too. The service is always super fast and food comes out so quick. We also love ordering takeout from here!

Twas shortly before noon on a Saturday when my wife and I agreed that neither of us wanted to wait…read morefor taco Tuesday to arrive so I navigated a course that led us to Mr. Taco's doorsteps. The restaurant is situated on a side street just several burrito lengths from the Meriden Green where the farmers market was in process of concluding. On entering we were impressed by the size of the interior which was festively decorated as well as the number of employees though the acoustics proved to a bit distracting due to the loud music continuously being played. After a short wait a server arrived bearing at trio of menus, a basket full of taco chips and multiple enhancements. Meat options for the street tacos were not fully detailed, but when queried we were told both pollo and al pastor were available. We decided to share a quartet of the latter plus a pair of sodas. It took quite awhile for our meals to arrive so we took full advantage of the complimentary chips and salsas. It was during this period that I discovered the bottle marked spicy was indeed spicy so it was wisely ignored from that point forward. The tacos proved to be fresh and flavorful though the meat portion was under whelming and extremely dry. Our servers were uniformly pleasant though each step in the process from taking our order to obtaining a check took longer than either desired or required. A rating of 2.5 stars is deemed most appropriate.

A nice spot that is close by and convenient to visit. It was my first time here and they had salsa…read moredancing that night so I sat at the bar. It was cool to people watch lol. The margaritas were tasty and so were the tacos. I would go back!

We're from out of town and picked this place based on reviews…read more Start with the positives: friendly staff, cute decor. My husband enjoyed his pork dish. Negatives: salsa was bland, chips were too hard. My birria taquitos (because they were out of barbacoca) was dry and bland. My habanero wings tasted like buffalo, so I think they got my order wrong. My daughter's rice was mushy, the fries were limp. (Yes I know we ordered untraditional fare, it's what sounded good based on what they offered) I was caught off guard because they had good reviews but I should've known something was wrong because they were empty at 6pm on a Friday.

The greatest food you will ever taste ever! If you have a need for authentic street food and some…read moretasty chicken tacos, then you gotta check this truck out

A Food Blogger friend from Waterbury recommended this truck. I was in the area and needed to kill…read more15 minutes so I visited. The person working, who I assume may have been Hugo, was very nice and helpful. They serve tacos, tortas, tamales, burritos, quesadillas, soups and salads. They listed various meats on the menu, but on this day, they only only had Pastor, Lengua (beef tongue) and shredded chicken. I ordered one taco of each and a Passion Fruit Agua Fresca. The tortillas were very good. Each taco came with cilantro, onions and a shredded mild cheese. They also gave me Salsas Rojo and Verde, and a white container that I assume was sour cream. I don't normally order chicken or Lengua, but I thought they were well executed. The pastor didn't seem like pastor. It tasted good, but it seemed more like a pork sausage. It was lacking that trademark pastor marinade flavor. The salsas were both good. Hugo's is definitely a legit taco truck and I would return. 4.5 Stars.