You’ve spent weeks perfecting the art of reheating leftovers, overcooking ground beef, and staring at your spice rack like it’s a foreign language. Tonight, reward those culinary battle scars with al pastor that sings, carnitas that melt, and tortillas that taste like they’ve traveled straight from Mexico. Here are 15 Hartford taco spots where every bite feels like a victory lap.
American & Mexican Tasty Flavors Food Truck
$ | (860) 985-3532 | WEBSITE
We can’t have food truck lines right now, but if we could, we’d like ours to involve waiting for the exact same order at American & Mexican Tasty Flavors Food Truck from our respective cars. What’s the order, you ask? Let’s have dinner – how about the birria quesadilla and pastor tacos? Everything at this food truck in Hartford is available for takeout only, and you can place your order in person with cash from 11am to 8pm every day.
El Nopal Mexican Restaurant
$ | (860) 231-0054 | WEBSITE
We have fond memories of sitting in El Nopal’s cozy dining room and drinking enough horchata to compliment the owners on their warm hospitality. Even though you can’t do that right now, you can make your own memories at your kitchen table while you eat El Nopal’s ground beef tacos. They’re taking online orders for pick-up and delivery every day of the week.
Tacos los mexicanos food truck
$ | (860) 877-8010 | WEBSITE
Tacos los Mexicanos Food Truck has long provided us comfort in the form of authentic birria tacos and carnitas tacos. You can still reap the benefits of that comfort, since they’re open for takeout with picnic table set-ups, making it a great choice whether visiting for a special event or just looking for a tasty meal.
Ktrachitos restaurant
$ | (860) 726-4150 | WEBSITE
For authentic Honduran cuisine in Hartford, check out Ktrachitos restaurant on Park St. for their family-friendly dining. They’re open for dinner with street parking available and you can visit for a quiet, intimate meal.
Taqueria La Grande (New Britain)
$ | (860) 357-3417 | WEBSITE
If you drive around Hartford asking where to find authentic Mexican tacos, you’d likely get blank stares or directions to some generic chain. The real answer is Taqueria La Grande in New Britain. This unassuming spot near the highway serves incredible shrimp tacos, flavorful veggie burritos, and must-try dishes like the bistek torta and carnitas quesadilla. You can grab your food quickly from their efficient counter service.
The chips and salsa are spicy and fresh, and while there’s no seating inside, the takeout is excellent. It’s a hidden gem for breakfast options like chilaquiles too. Don’t let the limited parking or simple exterior fool you—the food is amazing and worth the trip.
Social House
$$ | (860) 746-6400 | WEBSITE
Social House is serving up their full menu for dine-in and takeout, and it’s a solid choice if you’re in Hartford and you’re tired of the same old takeout routine. You can order favorites like sweet chili and henny wings, oxtail flatbreads, and jerk nachos right from their website.
Tavern in The Square
$$ | (860) 541-5970 | WEBSITE
Tavern in The Square’s Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich will shamelessly embarrass the chicken sandwiches of your past (and certainly the one you tried to make the other day with leftover rotisserie chicken). Aside from their Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Tavern in The Square serves great fish tacos, shrimp crab cake, and plates of Picante Burger with fries. They’re open for dining in their spacious, clean space with a covered patio that offers shade and privacy away from the parking area.
El Pollo Guapo
$ | (860) 246-2800 | WEBSITE
This Hartford taco spot has more than a dozen customizable burrito bowls on their fast-service menu. And you can think of choosing between them as getting to pick your own flavor adventure or culinary personality test. Let’s be honest, the ‘Almost Legal’ bowl with plantains is a completely different vibe than the pork burrito winner. We’re here for all of it.
Taqueria La Grande (West Hartford)
$ | (860) 231-1431 | WEBSITE
Taqueria La Grande in West Hartford serves everything from street tacos for lunch to tamales for dinner (or lunch-dinner, if you’re so inclined). But during the day, they have a $12 special that comes with three generous chorizo tacos filled with authentic Mexican flavors, plus a drink, with no takeout charge.
Golf Lounge 18
This golf-themed lounge in Hartford is offering both dine-in and simulator sessions through their website or booking platforms, and you can get a round of golf simulation for $25 per half-hour (not to mention craft cocktails from the full bar).
Las Tortas MX, Fowl Play & Burrito Loko
$ | (860) 348-3737 | WEBSITE
In case you’re looking for more Mexican takeout or delivery in the Hartford area, another option is Las Tortas MX, Fowl Play & Burrito Loko. They’re located in The Assembly Room, and they offer a variety of dishes like tacos, nachos, and quesadillas. The tacos are absolutely delicious, small but mighty with fresh, flavorful ingredients. The nachos are seriously super fresh, loaded with toppings, and have real Mexican flavor.
Keep in mind the portions aren’t very large, so you might want to order extra. Parking can be difficult, but many still find it a little hidden gem in New Britain and appreciate the quality of the food.
bartaco
$$ | (860) 586-8226 | WEBSITE
Here’s a simple rule to follow when you dine at bartaco in Hartford: you need at least two Baja fish tacos. There’s something about these incredibly crunchy little tortillas that will make your taste buds dance just enough (enough to feel it but not enough to overwhelm). The fish is tasty and satisfying, and now that we think about it, two won’t really be enough.
Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill
Much like a perfectly seasoned taco or a refreshing fruit tea, this Tex-Mex spot in Hartford is pretty much good at everything they do. And they’re currently offering both indoor dining in their clean, welcoming space and outdoor seating in a shaded patio area. You can enjoy your meal on-site or take it to go. Just make sure to get the queso sauce—we especially like it with the build-your-own bowl featuring Baja chicken and Mexican rice.
Viva Mexico Taqueria
$$ | (860) 216-3144 | WEBSITE
Viva Mexico Taqueria on Park Road makes some of the very best tacos in Hartford, like their chicken and seasoned pork varieties bursting with authentic flavor. Next time you need a fulfilling meal in the form of Mexican classics, stop by for a sit-down experience with the family.
Burrito Loko
$ | (860) 470-6887 | WEBSITE
Okay yes, the main reason we’ve gathered you here today is to talk about tacos in Hartford, but you should also know that Burrito Loko in Parkville Market has you covered on portions. In addition to things like shrimp tacos and birria tacos, they’re serving huge nachos that are easily shareable, perfectly seasoned shrimp, and a fun atmosphere that makes the slightly higher prices worth it. You can get all of it by visiting them at their market stall or checking out their easy-to-read menu.
