Los Mariachis offers authentic Mexican cuisine
Located at the intersection of North Colony Road and Church Street is Los Mariachis — one of Wallingford’s favorite Mexican restaurants. Locals frequent the venue for a wide variety of Mexican food staples, including tacos, burritos, fajitas, and chimichangas. The restaurant has been in business for more than a decade, injecting new flavor into Wallingford’s restaurant scene while offering restaurant-goers a family-style dining experience.
Some of the biggest hits on the menu are the Mariachis Platter and the Classic Burrito. The Mariachis Platter consists of one soft taco, one tamale, one enchilada, and a tostada. This dish is most popular as an appetizer. The Classic Burrito consists of a choice of meat — steak, chicken, or pork — rolled up in a flour tortilla and topped with beans, rice, onions, and cilantro.
Other classic dishes include the fish tacos, the enchiladas, and the chicken and shrimp fajita. The fish tacos are notably flavorful, and the crispy, fresh greens complement the soft texture of the grilled tilapia. The enchiladas are coated with a tangy, rich mole poblano sauce, and the shrimp and chicken fajita, served on a cast iron plate, has a juicy texture coupled with zesty flavor.
The restaurant presents a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and the decor features traditional Mexican sombreros. The main dining room, family-friendly, is separated from the bar by a wall. Los Mariachis also offers outdoor seating in warm weather.
“We have authentic Mexican food. We are not a Tex-Mex — it makes a difference,” said the owner of Los Mariachis, Mr. Loren Aguirre, told the Record Journal. “A lot of people might think it’s like a Taco Bell. It’s nothing like that. All of our food is homemade and cooked to order.”
