memsies t1_j60owwy wrote on January 26, 2023 at 9:52 PM

My bf is Mexican from the Bay. Honestly, he hates most of the Mexican food here. There is some stuff, but I understand that for him it just isn't the same.

It isn't going to be the same as soCal, so keep that in mind when making your decision.

Also I think you are thinking that New Haven is larger than it is. It's a small city and quite small geographically, so you can live somewhere else and visit any of the other areas easily.

jules13131382 t1_j6183qb wrote on January 27, 2023 at 12:01 AM

The Mexican food is terrible in CT 😩 I miss Cali but not the homelessness.

OldHagFashion t1_j63d72b wrote on January 27, 2023 at 12:46 PM

I’m sure it won’t live up to so cal, but if you guys haven’t tried Tacos Santa Fe, it’s the best Mexican in the area. Little food cart that primarily serves Mexican workers at the docks. Their tlacoyas are heavenly.

memsies t1_j63ka1b wrote on January 27, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Oooo will def try! Thanks for the tip!

messerdouglas OP t1_j623awy wrote on January 27, 2023 at 3:56 AM

Yeah I'm not expecting much in terms of quality of Mexican food but hoping there are at least some Mexican markets so she can get some ingredients she needs for food at home.

How does your bf like the area overall?

goetschling t1_j62r7ed wrote on January 27, 2023 at 8:08 AM

Corner of Lombard and Ferry is a great taqueria. Oyameles with and Mexican market next door

runkelcorey t1_j63o9g3 wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:17 PM

This is def OP best bet. The food trucks along 95 can be a fun way to spend a nice day

memsies t1_j62adjm wrote on January 27, 2023 at 4:58 AM

There are lots of markets! I've found they're great for spices and non-perishables, but sometimes the produce can be more difficult to find. There are some panaderias around too. It is really easy to get on the train to NYC, so you guys will have access to good Mexican food, but it just won't be as close as you are used to.

My bf really likes the area. There's stuff he misses about home, and things he really prefers here, such as all of the green trees! There are also a surprising number of people living here from California. He is a graduate student, so we live in an area called East Rock, which is where most of the grad students live. It's a ~5-10 min drive to Fair Haven area

messerdouglas OP t1_j62bm9y wrote on January 27, 2023 at 5:10 AM

This is helpful, thanks! I've visited there with my wife and the greenery is definitely something she likes out there. It's so dry in CA but that's what she grew up with.