48 Best Mexican Restaurants near Southport

“We had Freddy Plato’s Food Truck for our teenagers’ birthday party, and it was a HUGE hit! Everyone absolutely loved the food. The tacos and quesadillas were delicious, and the beans and rice were seriously some of the best we’ve ever had. Everything was so fresh and flavorful!

They set out plenty of chips, salsa, and guacamole on the tables and went around serving shrimp, beef, and steak tacos to our guests. They also served food right from the truck window, which made it such a fun experience.

Our guests could not stop raving about the food! We’re so glad we chose Freddy Plato’s for our party. Everything was delicious, easy, and absolutely perfect. We would definitely have them again!“

“My friend recently posted about this new Mexican restaurant on Post Road in Fairfield, and the food looked so good I had to check it out. When I saw they already had a 4.8 rating on Google, I figured it was worth a try— and it absolutely was.

I’m not a huge Mexican food person, but I do love a good taco. The restaurant is cozy, intimate, and very clean, and the owner, Carlos, was incredibly nice and made sure we were well taken care of.

We ordered the queso fundido and crunchy tacos, and my husband had the birria tacos. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the fresh-squeezed juices were SO good. The portions are generous too— we had plenty to take home.

Such a great little addition to Fairfield. 10/10 recommend.“

“amazing stunning and the best Mexican food in town. the service was incredible, the owner extremely nice, the decoration was beautiful and well put together. I give this place 10 stars for being my newest hot spot. this place is fantastic 👏 👌 🙌 😍 😀 ❤️“

“stopped by earlier this week while I was working and was in a bit of a rush. I asked what the fastest thing they could make since I didn’t have much time. Even though they already had a lot of orders, they went out of their way to accommodate me and had my food ready in about 14 minutes. I was really impressed and grateful. They even brought my order outside for me, which I really appreciated.

The food was great, and the customer service was even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving Mexican food. Great people and excellent service!“

“Came here for taco Tuesday with 5 friends, the taco Tuesday deal along with other entrees were delicious. The drinks are fresh and the staff is so friendly ! JP was our waiter and he was outgoing, fun and knew how to keep the vibe goingggggg 🍾 100% recommend for a nice Mexican style restaurant night out“

“Salsa Fresca in Fairfield never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made exactly the way you want it. Everything is made fresh with quality ingredients and the staff is extremely helpful.

What made this visit even better was the outstanding service from Tania. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She made sure my order was perfect and that I had everything I needed. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service truly stood out and made the experience even more enjoyable.

If you’re looking for delicious food and a staff that genuinely cares about their customers, I highly recommend the Fairfield location. I’ll definitely be back!“

“My husband and I eat from there often, we have been served by the owner who’s so nice and provides amazing service. But today, we were served by a girl who was on the her phone gossiping with someone the entire time, she even had the phone on speaker. And I would not have cared about it if we would have at least gotten water. She didn’t even asked if we wanted anything, didn’t brought us water at any point, and was being very loud on the phone.“

“and yet another great place to eat in Norwalk, Connecticut ... Don Carmelo's Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar excellent restaurant... beautiful decor... outstanding service... and the food perfection 👌... and the margaritas are to die for had 2. 1 Passion Fruit and the 2nd coconut/ pineapple“

“One of my new favorite restaurants! Discovered this place by accident when a delivery guy got stuck at my house in a snowstorm en route to another customer. Lol. We got to keep the meal intended for someone else, and it was so good! Really tasty and great portions. Dined in the restaurant today and service was excellent. Will definitely be back (and not by accident)!“

“The mixed nachos have literally been the best Nachos I've ever had in my life... I've had them at least 20 times and they are always amazing“

“I was next door at the nail salon; and decided to give this place a try. I did not see any vegetarian or seafood options on the menu, so walked over and asked if they could make an enchilada platter with all veggies no meat. At first, the girls at the counter were not sure because they needed to check with the cook. After a bit of back/and forth they accommodated my request. As I was placing my order, the girl asked if I wanted it with salsa verde or roja, and she let me taste both sauces. I went with the salsa verde, top notch fresh tasting. I was a bit skeptical how the food was going to taste because of the confusion when placing the order, but let me tell you the enchilada with the salsa verde rice and beans was DELICIOUS. Served with a side of lettuce, avocado and lime and she offered sour cream and hot sauce and I got both. Hot sauce was also very good! The enchilada, to my surprise had all the veggies, filled with zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions and ofc peppers. I was hugely impressed and price point at $20, I would say is average for a dinner platter these days, but for a vegetarian dish with no meat I think was a bit on the pricier end. I would have given 5 stars but because of the confusion in trying to place the order and no vegetarian or seafood options listed on their menu giving it a 4 star. Still, I will definitely be going back and hopefully they will expand their menu to add vegetarian options or at least shrimp tacos to their menu would be great!“

“Pizza's great, classic thin slice with a crunchy crust and melty cheese. Great to snack on while I waited for my birria to come out. Also while waiting (maybe 15 minutes from order to door) I saw the birria ramen come out to another party and knew I'd have to come back to try it.“

“Great place. Authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices.“

“Excellent service and amazing customer service and customer care“

“We had an amazing experience with this taco truck for our daughter’s birthday party! Alex, John, and Pedro were absolutely fantastic. They were friendly, professional, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.

The food was fresh, delicious, and served incredibly fast, even with a crowd. They had a great selection of toppings and took the extra step of constantly moving everything into the shade to keep it fresh in the summer heat. They also stayed as long as we needed without ever making us feel rushed.

Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how good the tacos were! If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality taco truck with exceptional service, I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you, Alex, John, and Pedro, for helping make our celebration so special! 🌮🎉“

“I was craving a burrito. Not a chipotle burrito where they skimp on the ingredients, But a big voluptuous, tasty Burrito. Look no further. Despite the location being empty, it provided me the opportunity to witness manager and the staff who were training A new hire at the time provide exceptional service. Yeah, it’s just a chain restaurant, but the quality of the food and service was Exceptional. I Ordered the surf and turf burrito with white rice, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, and spicy salsa. I got this order to go in. The checkout process was straight Forward. The burrito with chips and queso as well as a large fountain drink came to about $27 with a 15% tip. Totally worth it. I had to double fist this thing because it was so big and delicious. I don’t live in Norwalk, but that was the closest location and most convenient at the time. Making it a meal- I added chips and spicy queso and a large soda. The chips were not stale and slightly salted, which vibed well with the queso. The Diablo queso wasn’t as spicy as advertised, but that’s OK. It served its purpose in between gigantic bites of the burrito. I was on my way home to Danbury and that Damn burrito was still warm after a 40 minute drive in traffic. Admittedly, The portion of meat, i.e. steak and shrimp could be a little more generous, but the overall quality and flavor of the combination I ordered was “peak.” I fully anticipate going back to this location to order the same thing.
Hopefully, the Qdoba executives of the world see this and acknowledge what a complementary review this is for this location and the staff that helped me there. Not trying to pull any favors, but a random acknowledgment of their promising success would be powerful. I will see you soon.“

“Fresh Fruit! I’m so glad that I found this place“

“i love how big the portions and it food is always delicious. I've never ordered something and didnt like it. for example this is the burrito size i got tonight. 😍“

“Hoy tube la oportunidad de ir a champurrada Restaurant Bakery. Muy deliciosa la comida y el pan fresco y muy bueno. El servicio muy bueno y muy amables. Lo recomiendo al 💯 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food, guacamole and tasty margaritas! Very friendly staff!!!“

“Without a doubt the best Mexican food in the area and one of our favorite spots in town. Everything on the menu is good but highly recommend going with whatever the specials of the night are. Cocktails are also excellent (especially the margaritas).“

“I had a wonderful experience at Bubbakoo's the other day, thanks to the outstanding service from Jose and Celina. They were both incredibly attentive, friendly, and efficient. The food was delicious, will definitely visit again, Highly recommend!“

“Thank you to Joey, Shamar, Lucas, and the Taco Loco team for helping us celebrate EMS week with our regional EMS providers! We appreciated your professional service, delicious food, and positive energy.“

“BEST CHICKEN QUESADILLA IN NORWALK! I’ve been eating here for years. Perfect portions, enough to share, and fair pricing. Food and price better than most restaurants. It is a good truck and they provide some seating during the warmer seasons.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing food 😀“

“My wife and I walk to this place all of the time. I especially like the chicken soft shell tacos. Because the shells are good and sticky (not everyone's preference, I know), and the ingredients are of high enough quality, and so well-prepared, that they don't have to over-douse everything in salty sauces to mask the awfulness, the tacos stay together well. They are also reasonably hearty tacos--not thin, not overpacked. In short, this is one of those places that understands that well-wrought simplicity is the best approach for this kind of cuisine--great for a quick, satisfying meal. The service is efficient and kind, too!“

“I’ve been coming here for a while now, and I’ve got to say it never disappoints. The food is seriously amazing – every dish is packed with flavor and just hits the spot. Plus, the atmosphere is so chill and inviting, it feels like you’re catching up with friends even if you’re just there solo. Honestly, whenever I’m craving good food, this is the one place I know I can always count on.“

“Tacos were delish. It’s always the small little restaurants that make it so special and hits home right to the heart.“

“A group from the Bronx NY went to eat there and we really liked the food and the service they gave us was excellent. We would eat there every weekend the bad thing is that it is far away and the traffic when there is very bad..... but I do recommend this restaurant“

“The best authentic taqueria around! All the food is amazing especially the tacos al pastor! Everyone is really nice & welcoming.“

“Very authentic and very good. Great staff, best margaritas I’ve had. Food is incredible. Ambiance is also beautiful! I’ve been coming for a very long time“

“Great food and drinks, friendly staff, good music, fun vibes! I went there tonight for a birthday dinner and we were at the scorpion table which has actual live scorpions inside it! All the guests in our party had different dishes and drinks, and everyone left full and happy. Will definitely be back again soon“

“Excelente comida. Los sopes delicioso. 😋. Sobre todo. Atencion muy buena.“

“Our favorite restaurant, we go there every week or so!“

“THERES NOT A TRUCK IN ALL OF BRIDGEPORT THAT CAN MATCH THESE NACHOS JESUS CHRIST THESE ARE NOT ONLY FLAVORFUL BUT LOADED THEY DIDNT SKIMP OUT ON THE MEAT (MIXTO) OT THE DRESSINGS 11/10 AND THE STEAK BURRITO 😮‍💨🤤“

“(Translated by Google) I loved the food for the first time I ordered it, it made me feel like I was eating in my country and very good customer service(Original)Me encanto la comida primera vez que pido me encanto me hizo sentir como comer en mi país y muy buena atención al cliente“

“Amazing and tasty food! The pizza is to die for! I highly recommend it!!“

“Im a dining service director from new Hampshire but the company i worked for has kitchens in CT drove Monday for a 2 day trip Tuesday call my gf at home ask her do you want pizza she said sure.
So I call order 2 large pie cheese 1 medium pie pepperoni.
My order got confused and I got all pepperoni and the chef told me im sorry made a mistake I will make you a cheese free of charge and I said no need too.
A good chef admit mistake and take care of a costumer but I will say this was the best pizza that I had in my life omg I was driving 95 eating yum pie.
Got home gf N grandkids were swimming in the pool waiting they loved the pizza and they said can we go and get more.
I just want to say ty for making my family afternoon great and ty for a great pie of pizza God bless your business.“

“Came here for the first time while driving through Bridgeport and was pleasantly surprised. They have an extensive menu that includes staple dishes like tacos and burritos, with harder to find dishes like Tlayudas, which are these amazing Mexican pizza like open face quesadillas native to the Oaxaca region. I devoured it. My partner was able to custom design her burrito so that it conformed to her vegan diet; cactus, beans peppers & onion burrito!

They also had a ton of freshly squeezed juice options like watermelon, lemonade etc., and the service was really attentive and helpful about customizing my partners meal

The menu is in Spanish so if you want to try some of the off beat options I recommend you bring a Spanish speaker with you, otherwise just go for simple dishes!

Overall this place was one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to, and I’m half Mexican I’ve been eating it all of my life and have pretty high standards for the stuff

Keep it up garibaldi

Vegetarian options: You can customize to make your dish vegan!“

“Wow.... how have I never been here before. I pass it all the time. I have to say, from the outside, it's not very inviting. Maybe they could use more windows so you can tell of they are open or not. I was going to Madison deli on the street, but decided to pop inside Paraiso instead. So glad! Ordered a shrimp quesadilla, not in the menu, but most places I've found are accommodating. I got the meal, which comes with rice and beans. I was gonna get a side of guacamole, but at $7, it was too rich for my blood. Figured I'd just enjoy what came with the meal. The inside is clean, quiet, you're not right on top of the next table. I was getting mine to go, but they are offering dining in. My plate came to 17.50. Got home. Cracked it open. A very decent portion. Heavy! I like that when I spend a lot! The quesadilla was on. The. Money! Fresh, ample shrimp. Gooey cheese. The rice and beans was tasty and fresh! Perfect texture of beans. And a fresh salad on the side with a sliced avocado. I was disappointed there was no guacamole, or even sour cream. Luckily I had my own dollop of daisy to add but I'll sadly have to try the guac another day. Either way im writing this F-U-L-L. I'll be back!“

“Omg the food is awesome excellent service my son found a new love for taco 🌮 thanks rico Mac taco❤️“

“Already reviewed Los Portales but this came up again so giving you guys another review. I love their food! Great food and service and the owner is a great guy! Definitely worth the trip to SONO for great Mexican food!Plus their newly added bar next door should be open now!!!“

“Went to CT’s Delicious Dishes and purchased pastelon and empanadas. Christina does a fantastic job creating these delicious meals!“

“Muy buena comida y muy buena atención“

“Galicias Deli is a small little restaurant on a busy street. It's so small you might miss it as you pass by. But it is amazing! The food is homemade and delicious. The Pozole is amazing and loaded with meat. The prices are fair for the amount of food you get. The atmosphere is very laid back, there are 5 tables total. You go up to the counter see what their daily specials are or pick from the menu. The ladies behind the counter are friendly. I've been back to Galicias 5 times because it is just that good.

Parking: There's parking in the back of the restaurant.“

“Wow, the food was outstanding!! It was actually pretty. Our waitress was fantastic and made great recommendations. Loved her!! It’s a cute, little place. It was a girls dinner out so I will be bringing my husband in the near future. We will definitely be back!!“