Milagro Mexican is the latest addition to the restaurant scene in Stonington Borough. Zavala in New London is the sister company to this place, both serving authentic Mexican cuisine. With a full bar, Lunch and Dinner menus, one can have a margarita with menu items such as Mole Poblano, Mahi Mahi A Pina or Ensalada do Nopales - served with Succulent Cactus. Open 7 days a week.
Garibaldi's Mexican Grill & Pizza is a local favorite when it comes to South-of-the-border favorites such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos and tamales. Located in the West Side Mini Mall near the corner of West Main and Victory streets, this particular restaurant is known for fast service and is only a short drive from downtown. Popular products include Mexican dishes of all sorts as well as pizza, desserts, beer and other cold drinks.
Reputed to be the best Mexican restaurant in the area, Ortega's serves up an inventive variety of traditional Mexican food to a loyal public. Inside it is cozy and clean, and the decoration is bright and cheerful, as is the staff. They even have Tuesday Mariachi Nights if you want to linger after your meal and have a margarita while soaking in the atmosphere.
Italian-born chef and owner Nello Piselli has run this popular and unassuming restaurant frequented by locals for 22 years. Nello cooks his Italian dishes to order (pasta, veal, beef and chicken) and uses his own home-grown herbs and spices. The restaurant is old-style Italian with two dining areas and a full bar. Nello is known to come out of the kitchen and chat with his patrons. Friday and Saturday nights feature a piano bar. Weekdays (Tue - Thu) Nello's offers pasta specials with salad for $8.95. Portions are large here and prices are moderate.
Located on the casino floor of Mohegan Sun's Casino of the Sky, SolToro Tequila Grill is a Mexican restaurant open for dinner and drinks nightly. Executive chef Luis Vazquez offers an eclectic menu featuring contemporary American/Mexican cuisine served alongside a selection of signature cocktails.
Pancho Loco specializes in Mexican-American cuisine. This restaurant serves tacos, burritos and fajitas as well as steak, ribs, seafood and more. Pancho Loco offers weekly specials, a Fiesta Hour and live acoustic music on Saturday nights. The Margaritas at Pancho's can't be beat.
