8 Best Mexican Restaurants near New Haven

“Carter's Cantina has excellent food. The burrito was fantastic. I got it covered in queso which gave it an extra explosion of flavor. I've also had the tostadas. They are excellent as well. If you have never tried this restaurant, I highly recommend it.“

“Trying places near the old homestead now.Was jonesing for Mexican food (on a taco Tuesday? I'm shocked) and found Juan's.The service is insanely quick. The door hadn't even closed behind me before I was greeted. It took about three seconds for the server to head towards my destination for the next 45 minutes.Chips & salsa arrived with Madison about 20 seconds later. Chips were fine, nothing special, and a touch greasy in spots. The standard salsa has good flavor if no heat. Asked and received for hotter. It was a step in the right direction but a long way from the destination I desired. Medium at best.Madison enquired if I had been in previously and offered a sample of the chicken tortilla soup when I responded in the negative. It was killer. Had it been colder outside, I'd have had a few bowls of that.Ordered the enchiladas, chicken today. I have never had an order show up so quickly in my life. Fast-food drive-thrus wish they could do things this fast. Hand on heart: my food was in front of me 3 minutes after I said what I wanted. Maximum 3 minutes.The refritos & rice were good, the enchiladas excellent, moist, tender & hot.Madison, unlike most servers, did NOT talk to me when my mouth was full (?? ) but did check in several times.I do wish the music had been quieter and maybe not so stereotypically Mexican (yes, I realize how that sounds). I love Mexican food but not that brassy Mexican music.With tax my bill was just under $15. I'm glad to have found another good spot near home.Parking: Lots of lot to park inKid-friendliness: If the wee ones don't like Mexican food, bread and water is availableWheelchair accessibility: Good amount of space for navigation“

“I felt so at home as soon as i entered the establishment. The workers Lilliana, Natalie and Paulina, all welcomed me in and helped me with my order. The food here is absolutely delicious! I got the steak quesadillas and they were cooked to perfection. The atmosphere and music was so authentic i felt like i was in mexico! I also got a Sidral (apple soda) and it quenched my thirst so i could continue my delicious meal. 10/10 i would recommend and DEFINITELY come back more often!Wheelchair accessibility: They have handicap parking with a slanted entrance so wheelchairs can easily be pushed into the building.“

“The food is amazing. Authentic Mexican and their own specialty puffy tacos. The only knock is that they allow customers to park in no parking signs area, and it screws with traffic going to Kroger or anywhere else. The customers can use a true parking space 30 feet away and not be lazy.“

“The service is always so good at this place! The place is so comforting to be in. I'm so glad that this restaurant has really good food and hours! I will always come back to this place! The people are so nice to you. People should come visit this place. The building is very big. It's a good enough space for a lot of people. The bathroom is very pretty looking. Also a pretty decent size of a bathroom. I wish more people would come to this place. I have been here so many times! The food is always so amazing. I'm so glad that I get to come here every so often!“

“THE absolute best Mexican restaurant in the area in terms of quality and price and that’s not even debatable. The highest attention to detail is observed from the fresh ingredients, the clean dining room to the parking lot. The end result is nothing short of an absolute treat to your taste buds and a spectacle for the eyes. I love this place and have been going here for years and it is definitely one of my go to places. EVERYTHING IS GOOD. Very well run from employee, management to owner. Be careful this place is not large and neither is the parking lot. You’ve been WARNED! Big Blue out.Parking: Parking lot is small and quaint but well maintained and taken care of. Attention to detail in the highest of orders. You’ve been WARNED.“

“5/5 stars wish I had checked this place out sooner.Ordered takeout for me and my GF, for less than $25 total each of us to each got our own meal with chips and salsa to share.Grande burrito meal was filling on top of being a great value.Will be back to order more in the future without a doubt!“

“I have always loved Taco Bell and I always will! I love their food and this time I had the bean and cheese burrito, and it was hot and delicious! I love their tacos, Mexican pizzas, nachos, Gorditas.....just about everything! Plus, the service was fast at this Taco Bell I stopped at for a quick lunch! I will definitely be back to Taco Bell!!“