Reviews for Camacho Garage in New Haven, CT
First time here and tried it based on a Facebook group recommendation. Food was EXCELLENT! It’s a bit pricey, but the food... was VERY good. We got the CAMARON ALA DIABLA, TINGA TOSTADA, FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS & MEXICAN STREET CORN. I got the Tostada andit was flavorful and served me well as my entree. The wife got the Camaron ala Diabla in lettuce wraps. She was concerned aboutthe heat, but found them to be pleasantly spicy. The plantains and Mexican Corn were surprising and delicious. Slightlydifferent take on the plantain and we loved it. The Mexican Street Corn was served on the cob, on a stick and was AWESOME. Ourwaitress was very friendly, attentive and tried her best to make low carb recommendations to my wife who is pre-diabetic. Nicelocal draft beer selection for beer geeks like me. The $14 margarita was nothing special, so I’d pass in the future, but wouldcertainly come back to Camacho Garage in the future. Love the space, music and vibe too. We are inside, but there is a niceoutside space as well. The music and volume of chatter is vibrant but not too much and it wasn’t difficult for us to converseand enjoy our time together. Give Camacho a try unless you simply don’t want to pay a bit more for “Mexican” food. Butthis ain’t your typical Mexican food!! Read more
Excellent culinary experience in a very nice ambiance. Service was also prompt and friendly. We had a few different plates and... drinks and all of them delivered on taste and presentation. I don't think you can go wrong. Highly recommended. Read more
The food is great but some of portions are small for the price. We got the Queso Flameado (great taste but small portion for the... price - the presentation was great but the bowl made it look bigger but the portion was small), the Birria Pizzadilla (amazingbut very expensive, we go to this place in NYC and the same item there is half of the price), and the Birria tacos (delicious).Overall, the food was good but with some weird things - no chips for the Queso. Service was great and the place is very nicelydecorated. Read more
The restaurant is ideal if you want to go drinking only. The food had these strange combinations. Not very authentic at all. The... ceviches taste almost all cumin. The ladies next to us weren’t checked on to see if they wanted to order more food. I stilldon’t understand why everything was garnished with radishes? Read more
The food was the bomb its on the pricier end... but at least the portions are also heavy and not skimpy... the duck drumblets... were our favorite even though there was something plastic in the sauce which would usually turn us off.. but they were sooo goowe finished it... the loaded fries with LOBSTER was another favorite it was the most expensive thing we purchased but it wasalso very much worth it. As for our regular entrées meh. I think its bc the apps set our expectations high also there wasn't adifference in portions between apps and entrée. The birira tacos were a big let down wouldn't recommend. You don't getcomplimentary chips and guacamole if you sit at the bar which was a let down. And the hostess was very rude. Honestly she wasthe nail in the 4star review. Bc as previously mentioned the apps were definitely worth it and well I will saybthe ambiance isnice as well. Read more
Super cool bar atmosphere. The staff was amazing. Our bartender Michelle was awesome. They have TVs at the bar if sports is your... thing. I had the Aguachile. It was delicious but a little smaller portion than I expected. I'm a spoiled girl from SouthernCalifornia though so my expectations were a little skewed. My niece had the Birria tacos and they were delicious.... I had aStohli Razz and my niece had a Geronimo Margarita. They were both perfect. The music was great too! I highly recommend thisplace for a night out for any occasion! Read more
Authentic Mexican food, but with a twist. Super yummy! Gourmet. Great service. Nice ambiance. We just loved it. This was our... first time here, but we are definitely coming back. Read more
Having dined here on several occasions, I wish I could eat here on a daily basis. Camacho Garage has the coolest, welcoming... atmosphere. The staff will go above and beyond, treat you like you’re part of their family. The dishes we ordered werebeautifully prepared & absolutely delicious!! My favorite dessert is the piña colada brûlée. I can’t wait to come back,thank you Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho & your entire staff for having one of the best Mexican restaurants in CT?? Read more