Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hartford by diners

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February 2, 2024
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hartford by diners

Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.

It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.

These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?

To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Hartford using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.

Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#17. Moe's Southwest Grill

- Rating: 2.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 30 State House Square Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Burrito Loko

- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Agave Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Allyn St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Viva Mexico Taqueria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 633 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Coyote Flaco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 New Britain Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Las Tortas MX

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Agave's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 State House Square Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. El Mercado

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 704 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. El Sarape Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 Broad St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Monte Alban Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 531 Farmington Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Fogata Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 151 Meadow St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Fuego Picante Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 74-88 Elm St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Bajio Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 289 Franklin Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. American & Mexican Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 243 Zion St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Diners, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. El Nopal Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1950 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Desserts, Seafood, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Food truck american & mexican tasty flavors

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 111 Summit St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. WestSide Square - Hartford

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 510 Farmington Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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