Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Bridgeport area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Bridgeport area 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鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, 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 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Bridgeport area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Bridgeport were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#30. Rio Bravo Fairfield
- Rating: 3.4/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 770 Commerce Drive Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#29. Tacombi
- Rating: 3.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1680 Post Road East Westport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#28. Elicit Brewing
- Rating: 3.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 111 Black Rock Tpke Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Breweries, Tacos, Pizza
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#27. Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (458 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2070 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#26. Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2419 Main St. Stratford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Road Runner Kitchen Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 2931 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#24. Malibu Taco
- Rating: 3.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1177 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
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#23. Senor Salsa
- Rating: 3.7/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 580 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Delizioso Brick Oven Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3696 Main St. Stratford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos
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#21. Bodega Taco Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#20. Tacomida
- Rating: 4.0/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Bridge St. Ste 4 Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Crazy Taco Mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Atlantic Ave. Stamford, Connecticut
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos, Food Trucks
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#18. Taco King
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1147 Madison Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Milford Pizza & Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 548 Naugatuck Ave. Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Pizza
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#16. La Fonda Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3851 Main St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Mil Sabores
- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2925 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Venezuelan, Food Trucks
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#14. Taqueria La Michoacana
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1914 Main St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Rum And Tequilla Fusion
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 211 State St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Caribbean, Bars, Mexican
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#12. Mi Rancho Deli & Grocery Store
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2754 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Delis, Grocery, Mexican
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#11. Mil Sabores
- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2925 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Venezuelan
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#10. Bar 140
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Center St. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Burgers, Cocktail Bars, Tacos
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#9. El Gallo De Oro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 115 Main St. Monroe, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. El Gallo Dorado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 503 Howe Ave. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Oaxaca Pizzeria & Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2212 Madison Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Tacos, Pizza
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#6. Isabel's Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 18 Lenox Ave. Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Super Taqueria Las Salsas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1154 State St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. La Catrina
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 63 Broadway Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican
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#3. El Sol Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1400 West Broad St. Stratford, Connecticut
- Categories: Delis, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Ay G眉ey Comida Mexicana
- Rating: 4.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 613 East Main St. Stratford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
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#1. Green Chilitos
- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 246 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
