12 Best Mexican Restaurants near Mystic

“Decided on a last minute trip to Mystic for Xmas Eve. Grabbed a reservation at Rio Salado and SO GLAD WE DID! Our food was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. Our server, Kevin, was attentive with a positive, upbeat attitude. Can't wait to go back! Rio Saldado is definitely one of our go-to places from now on. Perfect way to celebrate family and good eats!!“

“This location has an amazing pallet of flavors on their menu when it comes to authentic Spanish food. Recently I was there for Valentine’s Day and we got chips and the quesadillas. I got the Mexican paella and it was absolutely delectable. My boyfriend got the steak made medium, which was perfectly tender. We end up getting the Tres Leche every time because it tastes like home to me. We also love the hospitality that the staff provide towards the tables. I seriously recommend this restaurant to anyone who’s looking for a good date night or a night out and trying some really good corn tacos. I promise you won’t be disappointed and you will enjoy yourself.Also, a sidenote/shout out:We keep coming back to this location for the past couple years now, just to continuously bump into one waiter named Luis (I believe that’s his name! I’m terrible with names, but I remember his face lol). This man has a couple of daughters that he continuously loves and talks about, he loves his job and does a stellar job at making conversation to connect with his patrons. After not going to this restaurant for 8 months straight, we went on 2/14/24 and he walked right up and immediately recognized the both of us. He pointed as to where we sat last time and spoke about playing video games and other topics we had talked about months prior. Truly impressive. I really hope the owner and the person who is viewing us will recognize that this person has changed our perspective of how we view this restaurant. We plan to come here more often. Much love to the entire staff, we plan to see you soon ?“

“The best tacos on the Northeastern Seaboard!Had take out once and accidentally got charged for a dine in order as well. Called to ask about the double charge that I saw on my statement and the manager was very quick to respond and handle the issue!Have been a recurring customer for a while now. Taquerio is a destination that anyone visiting the Mystic area should definitely check out!“

“What a great place. It was our 1st time buying lunch from here. We bought for the whole 8 person staff at our office. The Mexican flavors were authentic and far better than the 2 corporate franchises in town. All 8 orders were spot on as requested unlike those 2 corporate franchises which we ALWAYS had mistakes in the orders. Well done. We will be back again.“

“One of the very best Mexican restaurants I have been to!! Mohegan Sun Casino has amazing restaurants with great food and Sol Toro is at the very top of my list!!!! The table side guacamole is so delicious and the margaritas are amazing. The service was very professional and my server Mariah was the best! I recommend this place and can't wait to go back soon.“

“Had such a lovely experience dining at Milagro Cafe this afternoon. We ordered the daily specials for both food and drinks: shrimp tacos, braised beef texmex quesadilla, fresh cherry margarita, and a fresh apricot margarita. Everything was delicious and the service was phenomenal. A great spot to hang out and enjoy a meal with friends!Parking: Parking can be tricky to find, but definitely worth looking around for.“

“Went somewhere new for date night and Manana Cafe did not disappoint! Started with the homemade tortilla chips and guacamole, which was better than we’ve ever tried elsewhere..fresh fried chips were amazing! I had the mole poblano con pollo and hubby had cochinita pibil (shredded pork with citrus and tortillas). Both were delicious, authentic and fresh. We also tried a spicy margarita and the cinnamon honey margarita and enjoyed both. Service was friendly and sweet and we were checked on often but not invasively. Was a little pricey but was to be expected for the quality and authenticity. It was a win for us, 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place has some amazing food... It is Within walking distance to anywhere in downtown New London,CT... Bacon,egg and cheese grinders my favorite From here. The rice and beans are amazing... The lunch specials.And the pastries are second to none...Great place to stop and eat.“

“Great things come in small packages...This restaurant has.amazing food. The service there is quick ...The smells coming from the kitchen make you want everything they are making. Great place to explore cultural food ... and of course amazing ? burritos and barrio “

“We came in right at closing with a party of 7 for drinks. We ordered 6 different margaritas AND a martini. We were welcomed, not rushed, and Marco, our bartender, made me the most amazing PB martini! ( Not even on their menu) Will definitely go again (as long as Marco is working ?)“

“Went to have drinks but we’re not allowed a table unless each member of our party purchased an entire. We wanted an appetizer. We had to clear our own table in order to eat our appetizer and have our drinks. The hostess was so rude. Luckily another waitress came over to us and was very kind with recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of our night there. There was a dj and dancers and we enjoyed the rest of our night.“

“I go to college in the area and i absolutely love Margaritas. The bar area is a great hangout spot with friends, the staff is always friendly and responsive, and the food is delicious!! I also love the $6 margarita specials at night and how it changes every month! My personal favorite is the chicken baby chimi's appetizer for dinner, along with chips and queso for the group. I told my parents about this place and brought them here to show them our hangout spot, and they were also pleasantly satisfied with their food and margaritas! I have now brought them back one or two more times since because it is always a friendly environment and fun time!“