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Trending Mexican restaurant in Connecticut

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Good places keep getting better. Discover mexican restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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#26

La Placita

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+7.1pts
70.4
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#27

Salt + Lime Mexican Cantina

place West Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+7.0pts
81.9
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#28

FRIDA EAST HAMPTON

place Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut

trending_up+6.9pts
28.2
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#29

Salsas 7 Southwest grill

place Waterbury, Connecticut

trending_up+6.7pts
67.2
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#30

El Tapatío Mexican Restaurant

place Simsbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+6.4pts
80.6
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#31

JoJo’s Breakfast & Mexican Food

place Norwich, Connecticut

trending_up+6.4pts
72.3
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#32

Sayulita Restaurant

place South Glastonbury, Connecticut

trending_up+6.3pts
80.6
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#33

La Diferencia

place Bethel, Connecticut

trending_up+6.2pts
76.3
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#34

Dos Amigos

place Torrington, Connecticut

trending_up+6.2pts
73.7
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#35

Bluebird Taqueria

place Glenville, Connecticut

trending_up+6.2pts
72.8
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#36

Baja Cocina

place Ridgefield, Connecticut

trending_up+6.2pts
64.9
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#37

Chipotle Mexican Grill

place Norwich, Connecticut

trending_up+6.1pts
57.5
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#38

Birria Mia LLC

place Meriden, Connecticut

trending_up+6.0pts
74.6
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#39

Sol Azteca Restaurant

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
77.7
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#40

La Taqueria

place Greenwich, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
73.5
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#41

Frida Restaurant

place Meriden, Connecticut

trending_up+5.7pts
79.0
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#42

Ortega's Mexican Restaurant

place Groton, Connecticut

trending_up+5.7pts
58.3
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#43

Al Pastor Mexican Grill & Taco Truck Catering

place Milford city (balance), Connecticut

trending_up+5.5pts
73.5
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#44

Cantina Mexicana Norwalk

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+5.5pts
73.0
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#45

Bodega Taco Bar

place Darien Downtown, Connecticut

trending_up+5.5pts
68.9
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#46

Moe's Southwest Grill

place Norwich, Connecticut

trending_up+5.5pts
66.7
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#47

Tequila Sunrise Restaurant

place Torrington, Connecticut

trending_up+5.4pts
73.3
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#48

Pancho's Tacos Mexican Restaurant

place Danbury, Connecticut

trending_up+5.2pts
75.4
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#49

Mazatlán Mexican Grill and Bar

place Windsor Locks, Connecticut

trending_up+5.2pts
72.0
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#50

Señor Pancho's of Prospect

place Prospect, Connecticut

trending_up+5.1pts
79.0
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. This list reflects score growth; our restaurant rankings in Connecticut offer another way to discover places by their current score. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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