El Taco Dorado — tacos in New Haven, CT

El Taco Dorado

5.0· 40 Google reviews·$·Downtown

El Taco Dorado is a New Haven, CT taco spot in the Downtown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 5.0★ rating across 40 Google reviews.

Rating
5.0
Loved by locals
Reviews
40
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Downtown, New Haven

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Downtown, New Haven
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Taco Dorado serve?+

El Taco Dorado is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Taco Dorado located?+

El Taco Dorado is at 73 Sachem St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA, in the Downtown neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut.

Is El Taco Dorado good?+

El Taco Dorado has a 5.0★ average across 40 Google reviews — loved by locals by New Haven taco standards.

How expensive is El Taco Dorado?+

El Taco Dorado sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a New Haven taquería.

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