Order the best Mexican near West Haven, CT

Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in West Haven

El Centenario Cantina

El Centenario Cantina

4.2
(70+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 35 min
$5 off on $35+
"Best Tacos!!! salsa is good . is it spicy but fair spicy. 10/10 "
"love how the tortilla chips and pico are homemade, but there's no cheese. which isn't in the description but i didn't believe them haha. however, everything tastes really fresh and good with that in mind"
Tacos
Cilantro, onion, radish, red and green sauce.
$15.1
Nachos
Nachos, beans, avocado, meat, white & yellow mozzarella cheese, radish, and jalapeño.
$16.6
Guac & Chips
Freshly made guacamole served with tortilla chips.
$9.99
Tostadas De Ceviche
White and yellow mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, and avocado.
$16.03
Tast3  Domez

Tast3 Domez

4.0
(100+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 43 min
"The food was absolutely delicious! The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, and the sweet potatoes were rich and perfectly sweet. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh, and you can tell the food was made with love. I will definitely be ordering again and highly recommend this place! Go Tast3 Domez"
"The fries were luster and few for the price point and the wings were small , kinda good but had a weird soapy aftertaste"
3 Dorito tacos
Three crispy Dorito tacos typically filled with seasoned protein of your choice, lettuce, and cheese, all wrapped in crunchy Dorito shells for a savory twist.
$15.93
Boneless Tenders 8 Pcs With Fries
Crushed doritos and mozzarella cheese, typically served with a dipping sauce.
$16.8
Wings 12 Pcs
Three tacos with protein of your choice chicken, steak, beef or shrimp garnished with salsa, onions, and cilantro on soft corn tortillas.
$19.57
Chopped cheese quesadilla
Nacho cheese doritos topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream.
$13.22
Anytime Breakfast Burritos

Anytime Breakfast Burritos

4.2
(30+)
• Cafe • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 34 min
$5 off on $35+
"Kind of small for the price but quality was great"
"Pathetically sized Bacon Lover's Burrito for $15. So much for bacon lovers, too. Will not be ordering from here again."
Bacon Lover's Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes and choice of cheese wrapped in a tortilla
$29.59
Meat Lover's Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, breakfast potatoes and choice of cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$18.14
Philly Steak Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, grilled steak, sauteed green peppers, onions, mushrooms breakfast potatoes and choice of cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla
$25.37
Sausage Lover's Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, sausage, breakfast potatoes and choice of cheese wrapped in a tortilla
$21.61
Wrap God

Wrap God

Mexican • American
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 34 min
$3 off on $15+
Golden Chicken Fingers
Tender and juicy chicken strips, perfect for dipping.
$15.33
Classic Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce & caesar dressing.
$17.07
Appetizer Party Platter
Potato skins, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, buffalo wings & onion rings.
$20.93
Crunchy Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing.
$17.07
Ziggy's Family Pizza Restaurant

Ziggy's Family Pizza Restaurant

4.5
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 54 min
"This large Calzone hit the spot perfectly blended with Ricotta and Mozzarella also very generous with the sauce Delicious!"
"I only order my Antipasto Salad from ziggy's and this's why it's always on point and always fresh ingredients,this's a small and you can't go wrong."
Mozzarella Pizza
Add toppings and extras for an additional charge.
$15.67
Lg Mozzarella
Add toppings and extras for an additional charge.
$21.65
Sm Mozzarella
Add toppings and extras for an additional charge.
$15.51
6 Buffalo Wings
Served with blue cheese
$8.75
More Than Pizza

More Than Pizza

4.7
(30+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 50 min
Mozzarella Pizza (Medium 14")
Mozzarella chese
$20.05
Mozzarella Pizza (Small 10")
Mozzarella Chese
$16.22
Mozzarella Pizza (Large 16")
fresh jumbo wings
$24.22
Mozzarella & Ricotta (Small)
Fresh Jumbo Wings
$19.32
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.4
(10+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 42 min
"Fries are amazing. So happy to have one closer to me!!! Great staff"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$20.93
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$17.12
Boneless Meal Deal
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. Feeds 4
$27.4
3 pc Crispy Tender Combo
3 of our Crispy Tenders in 1 flavor, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20 oz drink
$13.24
Bar 93

Bar 93

4.1
(70+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 25 min
"Good Rasta Pasta. "
"I had specifications in my order that were just completely ignored. On top of that I ordered Rasta Pasta w/ shrimp.. My pasta only had 4 shrimp for an extra $7 lmao. I think that’s a bit ridiculous. Charging $7 to only put 4 shrimp in a large order of pasta is unacceptable. Definitely overpriced and the quality is not up to par. "
Rasta Pasta
1 flavor for 6 wings 2 flavors for 12 wings 3 flavors for 18 wings 4 flavors for 32 wings 5 flavors for 50 wings 5 flavors for 100 wings.
$31.81
Traditional (6 Pcs)
Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing.
$15.88
Mozzarella Sticks
Garlic mayo.
$12.52
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Mini burgers deep fried with special sauce & bacon on top.
$20.27
7th Street Burger

7th Street Burger

4.8
(60+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 39 min
"A very good burger and fries. I had mine without onions or pickles. The burger was tasty without being overly greasy. Patty didn't have any salt though, which could've been good. The fries were standout - crisp and airy and not greasy. Comparable to Shake Shack. Loved it."
"The burgers were excellent!!! The fries over seasoned but good as well. Great price."
Cheeseburger
Single patty, 100% fresh beef burger served with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and house sauce on a Martin's potato bun
$7.7
Spicy Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger
Impossible patty chopped up with american cheese, grilled onions, jalapeños and our ghost pepper sauce served on fries
$11.71
Pizza at the Brick Oven

Pizza at the Brick Oven

4.1
(1k+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 39 min
"GREAT, GREAT PIZZA from Pizza at Brick Oven. Good under carriage, toothsome but still bend able. Slight undercooked, BUT NO annoying char. We ordered 3 LG 1 topping special. In order to pull this off, you have to have TERRIFIC pizza. First, it must be said WONDERFUL choice and distribution of CHEESE. This really came across in the excellent blend- ing in cheese and mushroom. In a really good mushroom pizza, the taste of mushroom mixed w/ cheese hits a minute after the 1st bite. The same could be said of the Garlic and the Onion pizzas. Good enough to rival Wooster Square. Just one criticism -- too salty. I don't know if it's in the dough or the sauce, or toppings. If it was added after -- it's a crime. It reveals it's heritage as a BAR pie. More salt, more drinks. That extra salt puts it one rung down from pizzeria pies. Overall, OUTSTANDING quality, insanely CONVENIENT HOURS. [Also, it's heritage as a bar pie.] STUPENDOUS turnaround and value. Thumbs Up !!"
"Brick Oven is by far my favorite pizza in New Haven. Perfect crust, delicious sauce and generous with the toppings. It is getting frustrating lately that the past few orders I have picked up and had delivered had incorrect toppings or were missing toppings that I had paid for. The salads are big and have better and more ingredients then you would typically expect from a pizza joint."
12 Wings
Served with blue cheese.
$16.72
12" Cheese Pizza Bundle
Small. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
$20.17
16" Cheese Pizza Bundle
Large. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
$25.69
Steak and Cheese
Served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
$14.16
Dope N Delicious 203

Dope N Delicious 203

4.5
(20+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 26 min
"Best food on DoorDash HANDS DOWN!!! Flavor is on point. You can taste the rosemary and thyme in the ribeye. Mac n cheese best I ever had (sorry mom) asparagus cooked to perfection and this rice is amazinggggg!!"
"I will eat here everyday if I could. Everything is always cooked to perfection!! I loveeeee this place! Fresh ingredients made with love my fav is the Mac n cheese with the ribeye GOODNESS !!!!"
Ribeye
Juicy ribeye grilled to perfection, seasoned with bold house spices, and topped with buttery pan juices for that real steakhouse flavor.
$35.1
Gramps Meal
Crispy chicken served over flavorful yellow rice, topped with sauteed onions, peppers, broccoli and our signature Gramps sauce.
$23.4
(6) Signature DND Wings
Choice of sauce.
$13.19
Steak Mac Bowl
Rich, creamy mac & cheese loaded with tender grilled steak strips, seasoned and flame-kissed then topped with a savory finishing sauce for a bold hearty bite.
$21.06
Eggy's Omelettes

Eggy's Omelettes

4.6
(10+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 32 min
Denver Omelette
Ham, onion, green peppers
$16.98
Side Two Pancakes (with butter & syrup)
Two fluffy pancakes with butter & syrup.
$12.99
Create Your Own Omelette
Pick your fillings and make it your own.
$24.98
Pasta Glory

Pasta Glory

3.6
(100+)
• Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 35 min
15% off on $20+
"Estuvo muy bien,solo un poquito más de sal a la pasta sería genial pero todo perfecto"
"I got Fettuccine Alfredo w Chicken and a side Caesar salad. The lettuce was old, and the sauce tasted like garlic. I have never had Alfredo sauce that tasted like nothing but garlic. For the price I paid, I should’ve gone to Olive Garden."
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in rich and creamy Alfredo sauce topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$23.86
BYO Pasta
Choose your pasta, sauce, and toppings
$17.89
Penne alla Vodka
Penne pasta coated in a delicious, creamy vodka sauce, and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$23.02
Garlic Knots (6)
Six warm, buttery knots of dough brushed with garlic and herbs, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or enjoying on their own.
$10.19
Krauszer's Food Store

Krauszer's Food Store

American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 33 min
Newly Added
Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak and melted cheese in a soft sub roll.
$12.74
Chicken Breast
Sell per pound.
$9.99
Boar's Head Peproni
Sell per pound.
$9.99
Boar's Head Hard Salami
Sell per pound.
$9.99
Sunnyside

Sunnyside

Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 35 min
$3 off on $20+
Crunch Bacon Burger Melt
Served with lettuce and tomato.
$17.05
Double Sunny Delight
Any style, served with home fries and toast.
$11.46
Savory Turkey Links
Savory sausage made with turkey.
$7.88
Wild West Classic
Ham, peppers & onions.
$18.82
Grilled Cheese Mania

Grilled Cheese Mania

3.3
(10+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 33 min
$5 off on $35+
Bacon Grilled Cheese
Crispy bacon and your choice of cheese on your choice of bread.
$23.11
Original Grilled Cheese
Cheese choice on choice of bread.
$12.99
20 oz. Soda Bottles
Ice-cold 20 oz bottled soda — pick your flavor.
$4.29
Triple Bacon Grilled Cheese
Triple Bacon, cheese (choice) on choice of bread
$20.99
Orale Tacos West Haven

Orale Tacos West Haven

4.8
(200+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee
Rave Reviews
"Not the greatest we've ever had, but definitely what the doctor ordered. Steak Quesadilla was excellent, Carnitas Burrito (Pulled Pork) was good (could use some salt or salsa), Corn in a Cup (Esquite) was spot on."
"ordered the chicken taco combo which comes with 2 tacos, rice and beans, for the price it was a good amount of food, would recommend "
Mix & Match 3 Tacos
Corn Tortilla Tacos are Topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole sauce & tomatillo sauce, side of radishes, limes and chips. Flour Tortilla Tacos are topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, tomatillo sauce, guacamole sauce. Hard Shell Tacos are topped with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onions & cilantro.
$16.17
Birria Tacos
Shredded Beef, Corn Tortilla Tacos with onions, cilantro and cheese, side of radishes, limes & birria soup 8 oz.
$22.67
Steak Tacos
Corn Tortilla Tacos are Topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole sauce, tomatillo sauce, side of radishes, limes and chips
$15.93
Chips and Guacamole
Corn Tortilla Tacos are Topped with onions, cilantro, Guacamole Sauce & Tomatillo Sauce, side of radishes, limes and chips
$13.51
Taqueria Mexicana

Taqueria Mexicana

4.4
(1k+)
• Takeout • Mexican
$0 delivery fee
"I ordered their individual Taco for three days. I tried their spicy chicken, seasoned pork, and steak. I have no complaints, and it is what I consider authentic. Cilantro, Onions, their homemade hot sauces, and radishes on the side. It is a steal for three dollars each in a world of overpriced food. I ordered eight to ten Taco each time for three days straight😆; delicious food!"
"The birria Birria Taco - Single Taco was delicious and super packed with meat, but the Horchata was the worst one I've ever had."
Tacos
Tortilla de maíz caliente con la carne de su elección, cebolla, cilantro y salsa de la casa. A warm corn tortilla filled with your choice of meat, onions, cilantro and house salsa.
$2.86
Burrito
Tortilla de harina rellena de arroz, frijoles, carne, lechuga, aguacate, crema, tomate, cebolla, cilantro y queso. A flour tortilla packed with rice, beans, meat, lettuce, avocado, crema, tomato, onion, cilantro and cheese.
$9.36
Nachos Don José / Don José’s Loaded Nachos
Totopos crujientes cubiertos con frijoles, queso derretido, crema, cebolla, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños y la carne de su elección. Crispy tortilla chips loaded with beans, melted cheese, crema, onions, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños and your choice of meat.
$8.63
Gordita
Tortilla gruesa de maíz abierta y rellena con la carne de su elección y acompañamientos frescos. A thick corn pocket filled with your choice of meat and fresh traditional toppings.
$2.87
Bubbakoo's Burritos

Bubbakoo's Burritos

4.5
(1k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $35+
"Rice was way too sour to eat, there was barely any meat in a steak burrito bowl. Go to chipotle instead, it's cheaper and better food portions."
"The tacos and burritos here are so delicious! THE BASIC BIRD is so filling, the quality of the chicken is really good. I definitely recommend the house salsa, it's between mild and medium and honestly one of the tastiest salsas I've ever had."
BURRITO BOWL - BUILD YOUR OWN
Build it your way! Choose your protein, toppings, and sauces for a custom burrito bowl packed with your favorite flavors.
$16.45
THE CHICKEN BOWL
OUR GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO IN A BOWL WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TOPPINGS BUILT HOW YOU WANT IT
$14.61
BURRITO - BUILD YOUR OWN
Build it your way! Choose your protein, toppings, and sauces for a custom burrito packed with your favorite flavors.
$16.19
CHERRY PEPSI
COLA WITH A THRILLING BURST OF UNIQUE CHERRY FLAVOR AND A SWEET, CRISP TASTE
$4.05
Taqueria  mexicana #1

Taqueria mexicana #1

4.6
(100+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"This place is hands down one of the best Mexican spots I’ve had in a long time. The food is consistently flavorful, fresh, and worth every dollar, and the portions are perfect. I’ve put my coworkers, my sister, and my friends onto this place and now they’re all hooked — everyone keeps going back and ordering again. That says everything. Highly recommend, especially the birria tacos!"
"The tacos had no flavor and also the sauce had no flavor at all and it looked like they put water in the sauce it was very watery the tacos bearly had meat inside very bad experience they took way too long"
Birria tacos
3 large tacos plus limes, salsa, radishes, cucumbers, and grilled onions - 3 tacos grandes más consume con limones salsa, rábanos, pepinos, y cebolla asada
$16.26
Quesabirria
Large flour tortilla with cheese, birria meat, onion, cilantro, limes, consommé, and salsa - Tortilla de arina grande con queso carne de birria y cebolla cilantro con limones conzome y salsa
$17.13
Carne Asada / Steak
-Corn tortillas, meat, salsa, lemons, cucumber, radishes, cooked onion -Tortillas de maíz, carne, salsa, limones, pepino, rábanos, cebolla cocinada
$4.19
Camaron / shrimp
-Lettuce, pico de gallo, cream, lemons, salsa, radishes, cucumbers -Lechuga, picó de gallo, crema, limones, salsa, rábanos, pepinos
$4.51
La Patrona Food Truck

La Patrona Food Truck

4.6
(100+)
• Mexican • Latin American
$0 delivery fee
"Me encantan las tortillas que pusieron en el Birria Ramen son muy sabrosas y además el Birria Ramen tiene una excelente cantidad que es llenadora, sin duda volveré a comprar"
"Unfortunately, I think this will be my last time ordering from here. There are 2 items I rotate between- the birria tacos & the nachos, and I always get elote. The nachos the first time I had them were amazing, so good. I did ask them to sub the avacado for guacamole (keep in mind this is an option on ubereats) and they never do, which is fine. The birria the first time? Pretty good, some of the better birria in the area. Too bad it's so inconsistent. Watery bland consomé and overcooked meat. Today's nacho are not only soggy but the cheese is like hardened, it almost seems old or overcooked. Either way, it’s inedible. The nachos are too soggy to pickup and the cheese has an odd texture. They’ve never been like this before."
Tacos (Order of 3) Choice Meat
A simple yet flavorful treat! Soft, warm corn tortillas, perfectly paired with fresh onions, fragrant cilantro, and a tangy sauce that adds just the right kick. A perfect balance of freshness and flavor in every bite – a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and full of vibrant taste!. (Order of 3). Choice meat: pork, chicken, steak, pastor, spicy pork, beef head, beef tongue, BBQ, buche, sausage, salted meat, / carnitas, pollo, asada, enchilada, cabeza, lengua, barbacoa, chorizo, cecina.
$10.02
Tacos Birria (Order of 3)
Tender, slow-cooked beef or goat meat, marinated in a rich blend of chili, garlic, and spices, served in warm, soft tortillas. These tacos are accompanied by a side of savory consommé for dipping, and topped with onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. A delicious, melt-in-your-mouth experience full of authentic Mexican flavor! (Order of 3).
$18.01
Burrito De Birria
A warm, soft flour tortilla wrapped around tender, slow-cooked birria (beef or goat), soaked in rich, flavorful consommé. Filled with melted cheese, onions, and cilantro, and drizzled with a touch of lime and salsa, this burrito is packed with bold, savory flavors in every bite. A hearty and delicious Mexican classic that’s perfect for any occasion!
$18
Nachos
A crispy, indulgent treat! Freshly fried tortilla chips piled high and topped with creamy refried beans, melted cheese, zesty pico de gallo, smooth avocado, and tangy sour cream. Add your choice of savory meat for the perfect finishing touch. A delightful combination of textures and bold flavors that’s perfect for sharing (or not)!
$15
La Catrina

La Catrina

4.6
(600+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $40+
"It was yummy but the steak had some really fatty parts I would order it again one half of it filled me up"
"the shrimp burrito wasn't good. it was too salty and the shrimp was overcooked. it was also small. the fries weren't very enjoyable either. for the price i'm disappointed. not even worth finishing."
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with Jack and Cheddar cheese melted with sour cream and salsa on the side.
$14.85
Steak Taco
Serve with cilantro and onions.
$4.42
Steak Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, a bit spicy, sour cream, cabbage and cheese.
$16.17
Tacos de Birria
with cheese, onions cliantro and a side of consomé and arbol sauce.
$19.8
Taqueria Juancho Guacamoles

Taqueria Juancho Guacamoles

4.7
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"Best taco in New Haven!!!"
"Delicious, fresh and authentic food. The Guacamole with Chips is always a hit. They have my favorite Al Al Pastor / Pineapple Pork Taco . Always delicious 🤤 Don't miss out on the fresh fruits and ice cream!!"
Quesa Birria
(Traditional large Mexican bread roll covered in sesame seeds. Topped with mayo, refried beans, onions, avocado, Oaxaca cheese/papalo. Optional spice chipotle pepper sauce or fried jalapeños.) Meats//carne de.
$15.65
Cemitas
(A traditional flatbread Mexican sandwich topped with mayo, refried beans, avocado, onions, tomato quesillo Oaxaca cheese.) Choice of meats//carne de.
$17.16
Agua Frescas / Fresh Flavored Water
(Traditional small Mexican bread roll. Choice of meats topped with, cilantro, onions/salsa verde.)
$5.43
Al Pastor / Pineapple Pork Taco
(Flour tortilla filled with meat, pico de gallo & lettuce). Choice of meats//carne de:
$4.05

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