By Lawrence Gould
A variation of a taco salad.
Tacos, a bit of Mexican flair that traditionally pairs ground beef, lettuce, tomato and cheese in a crispy corn tortilla, are popular in many places. It is not uncommon in the
United States to see them offered in many varieties. States that border
Mexico, such as California and Texas, offer tacos in gas stations or even sell them at drive-by sites.
Connecticut is nowhere near the Mexican border, but it does have Mexican restaurants that serve delicious tacos in an array of different varieties.
Taco Loco
A fresh variation of a Mexican fave.
Recently, healthier Mexican fare, called "fresh Mex" and offering uncommon tacos like vegetarian, chicken and shrimp, has been making its way into Connecticut. One restaurant offering these new, healthy alternatives to typical taco fare is Taco Loco.
Taco Loco offers a wide variety of meat in tacos, including shrimp, fish, steak and pork. There are also fajitas and burgers for those who prefer to stay on the American side of things. Taco Loco has received acclaim from The New York Times for its taco varieties.
Taco Loco
3170 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-335-8228
store6.geomerx.com/mrzc/index.cfm?fuseaction=storePage&customPageID=14
Moe's Southwest Grill
Similar to Taco Loco, Moe's Southwest Grill, a popular fast-food Mexican restaurant has arrived in Connecticut. Moe's offers several different types of tacos, burritos, fajitas and margaritas, all at reasonable prices.
Moe's Southwest Grill
535 Evergreen Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
860-432-9500
moes.com/
Monte Alban
Monte Alban has been a staple in Hartford for its authentic take on Mexican fare. Their tacos are either hard or soft. Although small, the restaurant offers authentic sauces such as mole.
Monte Alban
531 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT, 06105
East Coast Taco
For those who like Tex-Mex, or the Texas version of traditional Mexican dishes, East Coast Taco offers typical fare including burritos, tacos, and fajitas.
This is a very casual restaurant that does not serve alcohol but bringing your own is allowed.
East Coast Taco
51 Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
860-739-8770
findlocal.courant.com/connecticut/restaurants/barbeque/east-coast-taco-niantic-restaurant
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About the Author:
Lawrence Gould possesses a master's level in psychology and minor in English. He obtained both degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Having worked as a certified addictions professional for years, he decided to follow his dream of becoming a writer. He is a freelancer for Starpulse.com as well as Examiner.com.
Photo Credits:
taco salad image by Kathy Burns from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
healthy fresh shrimp salad image by Simone van den Berg from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
