Load up the car with your favorite fellow taco lovers and head out on this food themed road trip for some delicious fun. This Connecticut Taco Trail will leave you stuffed and happy. You might even find a new favorite taco joint to add to your list of go-to restaurants. Try a selection of meats and shells as you cruise through our beautiful New England state and discover some of the best tacos in Connecticut. You can view the map here.

Editor’s note: Since originally publishing this Taco Trail, Besito Mexican Restaurant has permanently closed.

Google Maps The Taco Trail, which takes you from the Gold Coast to the capital, is only 80 miles long. So you won’t spend more than two hours in the car, although you might want to get out and stretch your legs every now and then. Let’s check out the stops now.

  1. Bartaco

Bartaco Westport/Facebook 20 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880

Bartaco Westport/Facebook This tapas restaurant is famous for its unique tacos which feature duck and wild boar. Browse the menu, which is bursting with such delightfully delicious tacos as the spiced chicken verde, the crispy oyster, and the cauliflower. Westport’s Bartaco is right on the water and offers patio seating in addition to its fun cocktail menu. It’s a gold coast favorite. Check out their official website here.

  1. Bodega Taco Bar

Michelle G./Yelp 1700 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

Bodega Taco Bar/Facebook A great list of tequila-based cocktails compliments these scrumptious tacos. Known for its inventive Mexican fare, Bodega Tequila Bar even offers a breakfast taco. For a healthier option, ask for a Lady Tata, which is any taco on the menu served in a lettuce cup. With hanger steak and shrimp, these tacos will have you drooling. Go here for a full menu and more.

  1. Mezcal

Clover G./Yelp 14 Mechanic Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Clover G./Yelp Mezcal is a down to earth locale serving traditional Mexican plates in a vibrant and colorful space. The portions are huge and the drinks are strong. Some claim these are the best margaritas in New Haven, which pair perfectly with the stuffed tacos. Check out the full menu here.

  1. Taqueria Mexico

Website W./Yelp 850 S Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

Taqueria Mexico/Facebook Taqueria Mexico is a delightful mom and pop shop. It is a simple, no-frills dive that serves up classic Mexican plates that are packed with flavor. There are nine types of tacos on the menu, including beef tongue, and the queso here is pretty good. Order a mix for the table and sample your way to taco heaven. Check out the charming eatery’s official Facebook page here.

  1. Agave Grill

Vanessa M./Yelp 100 Allyn Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Aaron S./Yelp Agave Grill is the place to go on a Saturday night. Table-side guacamole and an extensive tequila list make it a lively place you and your friends will love. For tacos, create your own combo by choosing hard or soft shells and your choice of meats. Or try such specialty tacos as the tuna tacos, the pork belly tacos, or the Agave street tacos. Click here for the official website of Agave.

  1. Besito Mexican Restaurant

Besito Mexican Restaurant/Yelp 46 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107

Besito Mexican Restaurant - West Hartford/Facebook Please note, Besito Mexican Restaurant has permanently closed. Our final stop brings us to Besito Mexican in West Hartword, which has received rave reviews from diners and the New York Times. This luxe modern restaurant serves up Mexican classics with a twist and the tacos are no exception. The Nuevo Mexican menu features iron skillet tacos that are loaded with delicious extras, and the atmosphere is warm and stylish. Learn more here.

This taco trail has our stomachs rumbling! Who do you think serves the best tacos in Connecticut? Let us know in the comments! For more, check out these mouthwateringly good Hispanic Restaurants in Connecticut.

Google Maps

The Taco Trail, which takes you from the Gold Coast to the capital, is only 80 miles long. So you won’t spend more than two hours in the car, although you might want to get out and stretch your legs every now and then. Let’s check out the stops now.

Bartaco Westport/Facebook

20 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880

This tapas restaurant is famous for its unique tacos which feature duck and wild boar. Browse the menu, which is bursting with such delightfully delicious tacos as the spiced chicken verde, the crispy oyster, and the cauliflower. Westport’s Bartaco is right on the water and offers patio seating in addition to its fun cocktail menu. It’s a gold coast favorite. Check out their official website here.

Michelle G./Yelp

1700 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

Bodega Taco Bar/Facebook

A great list of tequila-based cocktails compliments these scrumptious tacos. Known for its inventive Mexican fare, Bodega Tequila Bar even offers a breakfast taco. For a healthier option, ask for a Lady Tata, which is any taco on the menu served in a lettuce cup. With hanger steak and shrimp, these tacos will have you drooling. Go here for a full menu and more.

Clover G./Yelp

14 Mechanic Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Mezcal is a down to earth locale serving traditional Mexican plates in a vibrant and colorful space. The portions are huge and the drinks are strong. Some claim these are the best margaritas in New Haven, which pair perfectly with the stuffed tacos. Check out the full menu here.

Website W./Yelp

850 S Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

Taqueria Mexico/Facebook

Taqueria Mexico is a delightful mom and pop shop. It is a simple, no-frills dive that serves up classic Mexican plates that are packed with flavor. There are nine types of tacos on the menu, including beef tongue, and the queso here is pretty good. Order a mix for the table and sample your way to taco heaven. Check out the charming eatery’s official Facebook page here.

Vanessa M./Yelp

100 Allyn Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Aaron S./Yelp

Agave Grill is the place to go on a Saturday night. Table-side guacamole and an extensive tequila list make it a lively place you and your friends will love. For tacos, create your own combo by choosing hard or soft shells and your choice of meats. Or try such specialty tacos as the tuna tacos, the pork belly tacos, or the Agave street tacos. Click here for the official website of Agave.

Besito Mexican Restaurant/Yelp

46 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107

Besito Mexican Restaurant - West Hartford/Facebook

Please note, Besito Mexican Restaurant has permanently closed. Our final stop brings us to Besito Mexican in West Hartword, which has received rave reviews from diners and the New York Times. This luxe modern restaurant serves up Mexican classics with a twist and the tacos are no exception. The Nuevo Mexican menu features iron skillet tacos that are loaded with delicious extras, and the atmosphere is warm and stylish. Learn more here.

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Address: 20 Wilton Rd, Westport, CT 06880, USAAddress: 1700 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USAAddress: 14 Mechanic St, New Haven, CT 06511, USAAddress: 850 S Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USAAddress: 100 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USAAddress: 46 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA

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February 20, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the best Mexican restaurants in Connecticut that aren’t on this trail? Once you’ve followed this taco trail, you’ll probably want to check out some of the other best Mexican restaurants in Connecticut. If it’s authentic Mexican dishes you’re craving, head over to Azteca Restaurant in Bridgeport. The family-owned and run restaurant boasts a scrumptious selection of dishes – from tacos to enchiladas. Pair your entrée with a craft cocktail for the perfect meal. Stop by Taqueria Mexicana in West Haven, too, which just might be the best taco restaurant in Connecticut. In fact, you’ll have nearly two dozen types of tacos from which to choose – from classic beef and chicken to cactus and beef tongue. Where can I find the best margaritas in Connecticut? Nothing pairs quite as well with tacos and authentic Mexican food as a margarita. Did you know that Connecticut has its very own Margarita Marathon? The Margarita Marathon winds through the charming town of Norwalk. You’ll visit such lively spots as Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila, Bandido Mexican Restaurant, and Don Carmelo’s Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar. Are there any other food trails in Connecticut I should take? If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’re going to absolutely love some of the most epic food trails in Connecticut. The Chocolate Trail in Connecticut, for example, provides the opportunity to indulge in all things chocolately. You’ll visit such shops as Divine Treasures Chocolate in Manchester and Bridgewater Chocolate Factory in West Hartford. Follow the sugary-sweet Ice Cream Trail in Connecticut to sample some of the state’s best ice cream. The trail will take you to 10 ice cream shops in Connecticut, including Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm in Moosup and Buttonwood Farm in Griswold.

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best tacos In Connecticut

February 20, 2020

Beth Price-Williams

What are the best Mexican restaurants in Connecticut that aren’t on this trail? Once you’ve followed this taco trail, you’ll probably want to check out some of the other best Mexican restaurants in Connecticut. If it’s authentic Mexican dishes you’re craving, head over to Azteca Restaurant in Bridgeport. The family-owned and run restaurant boasts a scrumptious selection of dishes – from tacos to enchiladas. Pair your entrée with a craft cocktail for the perfect meal. Stop by Taqueria Mexicana in West Haven, too, which just might be the best taco restaurant in Connecticut. In fact, you’ll have nearly two dozen types of tacos from which to choose – from classic beef and chicken to cactus and beef tongue. Where can I find the best margaritas in Connecticut? Nothing pairs quite as well with tacos and authentic Mexican food as a margarita. Did you know that Connecticut has its very own Margarita Marathon? The Margarita Marathon winds through the charming town of Norwalk. You’ll visit such lively spots as Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila, Bandido Mexican Restaurant, and Don Carmelo’s Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar. Are there any other food trails in Connecticut I should take? If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’re going to absolutely love some of the most epic food trails in Connecticut. The Chocolate Trail in Connecticut, for example, provides the opportunity to indulge in all things chocolately. You’ll visit such shops as Divine Treasures Chocolate in Manchester and Bridgewater Chocolate Factory in West Hartford. Follow the sugary-sweet Ice Cream Trail in Connecticut to sample some of the state’s best ice cream. The trail will take you to 10 ice cream shops in Connecticut, including Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm in Moosup and Buttonwood Farm in Griswold.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Once you’ve followed this taco trail, you’ll probably want to check out some of the other best Mexican restaurants in Connecticut. If it’s authentic Mexican dishes you’re craving, head over to Azteca Restaurant in Bridgeport. The family-owned and run restaurant boasts a scrumptious selection of dishes – from tacos to enchiladas. Pair your entrée with a craft cocktail for the perfect meal.

Stop by Taqueria Mexicana in West Haven, too, which just might be the best taco restaurant in Connecticut. In fact, you’ll have nearly two dozen types of tacos from which to choose – from classic beef and chicken to cactus and beef tongue.

Where can I find the best margaritas in Connecticut?

Nothing pairs quite as well with tacos and authentic Mexican food as a margarita. Did you know that Connecticut has its very own Margarita Marathon? The Margarita Marathon winds through the charming town of Norwalk. You’ll visit such lively spots as Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila, Bandido Mexican Restaurant, and Don Carmelo’s Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar.

Are there any other food trails in Connecticut I should take?

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’re going to absolutely love some of the most epic food trails in Connecticut. The Chocolate Trail in Connecticut, for example, provides the opportunity to indulge in all things chocolately. You’ll visit such shops as Divine Treasures Chocolate in Manchester and Bridgewater Chocolate Factory in West Hartford.

Follow the sugary-sweet Ice Cream Trail in Connecticut to sample some of the state’s best ice cream. The trail will take you to 10 ice cream shops in Connecticut, including Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm in Moosup and Buttonwood Farm in Griswold.