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Hours
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1158 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 389-1212
Website: http://www.cilantrofreshmexicangrill.com/
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Reviews
Hi Im A Flying Person
I came here a few months ago with my friend. I got some tacos and she got taquitos. We also got a side of chips and salsa. For our drink we got Jarritos and for dessert, churros. Our food was alright, the tacos weren‘t anything special. They were a little bland. My friend felt the same way about her food, it was advertised as spicy but it wasn‘t. We liked the chips and salsa. The salsa was bland but we still enjoyed it. The thing I enjoyed most was the churros. The churros were really good. We tried this place because we were told we could use our meal swipes from our college but unfortunately it did not work here. Overall, this place is alright. I didn’t have any complaints on the service we received.
… moreTed Crane
Good food, plastic atmosphere. Worth a return visit.
It may not look like much –one step up from a fast food joint– but Cilantro serves really good food.
You order at a stand-up counter, slide into the bench at a fast-food-style table, and the staff brings your food.
The food is remarkably tasty, so much so that you can ignore the sharp salt flavor of several items (the chips, the avocado salsa, and the soup). The chicken tortilla soup was creamy and rich with a tangy bit of spice and a generous amount of chicken. The habanero-mango burrito was light on the habanero but strong on the mango; a lot of rice. Very tasty and filling.
The avocado salsa was excellent, with a subtle flavor of scallion (that said, the first taste to hit was the salt). The “spicy” salsa was not /too/ spicy and had an warm, smoky taste.
Prices have gone up all over the place, so it wasn’t so surprising that (what amounted to) soup and a sandwich totaled more than $22. Sigh. Service was friendly and helpful.
… moreIt may not look like much –one step up from a fast food joint– but Cilantro serves really good food.
You order at a stand-up counter, slide into the bench at a fast-food-style table, and the staff brings your food.
The food is remarkably tasty, so much so that you can ignore the sharp salt flavor of several items (the chips, the avocado salsa, and the soup). The chicken tortilla soup was creamy and rich with a tangy bit of spice and a generous amount of chicken. The habanero-mango burrito was light on the habanero but strong on the mango; a lot of rice. Very tasty and filling.
The avocado salsa was excellent, with a subtle flavor of scallion (that said, the first taste to hit was the salt). The “spicy” salsa was not /too/ spicy and had an warm, smoky taste.
Prices have gone up all over the place, so it wasn’t so surprising that (what amounted to) soup and a sandwich totaled more than $22. Sigh. Service was friendly and helpful.
Lauren
Stopped in for a quiet bite to eat on our way back from an event and it was very good. They don’t cut you short on guacamole for sure. Presentation looked great, food was good and atmosphere was hip and trendy. Check it out!
… moreS. Franklyn-Davis
Had a great visit and enjoyed my two taco combo plate. Super delightful with the spicy slaw, cilantro rice and refried beans. Asked for brown rice but I let it slide because it was very good. Great vegetarian options.
… moreMosthated Bubii
My fiancé and I dined at Cilantro yesterday and had an extremely disappointing experience. I ordered the shrimp enchilada meal, and he ordered a burrito meal. From the moment the food arrived, the service and quality were unacceptable.
I was served my meal on a paper plate, which felt very disrespectful and unprofessional, especially considering we were dining in and paying restaurant prices. The burrito was extremely small, nowhere near worth the cost. In total, we paid $52, which did not reflect the portion sizes or quality at all.
The rice was ice cold, as if it hadn’t been freshly cooked. My shrimp enchilada was basically empty, containing only two shrimp, and both were burnt. To make matters worse, we were not given any napkins at all.
Overall, the food quality, presentation, and value were very poor. I left feeling upset and dissatisfied, and I do not plan on returning to this restaurant again. I would not recommend Cilantro based on this experience.
… moreI was served my meal on a paper plate, which felt very disrespectful and unprofessional, especially considering we were dining in and paying restaurant prices. The burrito was extremely small, nowhere near worth the cost. In total, we paid $52, which did not reflect the portion sizes or quality at all.
The rice was ice cold, as if it hadn’t been freshly cooked. My shrimp enchilada was basically empty, containing only two shrimp, and both were burnt. To make matters worse, we were not given any napkins at all.
Overall, the food quality, presentation, and value were very poor. I left feeling upset and dissatisfied, and I do not plan on returning to this restaurant again. I would not recommend Cilantro based on this experience.
Dixie Hedden
I’ve been meaning to try this place for over a year and was not disappointed! The customer service was impeccable, the restaurant was clean and had a lovely ambience, and the bathrooms were well maintained. The prices were competitive. The restaurant was quiet as we arrived an hour before closing (9pm). Our server Neylani was extremely personable, kind, patient & professional. At her recommendation I chose the two taco combination plate with mango habenera chicken black beans, rice & spicy cole slaw. The mango habenero was mildly spicy and delicious! Hub ordered a cheese quesadilla with rice & beans & a beer (Two Roads IPA) and the kids & grandkids each had two ground beef tacos. We had free refill sodas and free nacho chips with red & green sauce, which were fresh and crispy. The portions were slightly smaller than I anticipated, however I did not leave hungry at all. The food was filling, fresh & delicious. Unfortunately I did not get the chef’s name but he was smiling and graciously waved at all the kids before we left. I will definitely be returning! I would like to try the Carne Asada which Neylani also highly recommended; she said they run out very early so maybe I’ll make it a brunch lol. Really a great place all around, I absolutely recommend giving them a go!
… moreEmily Tain
I only ever order Cilantro through Uber Eats but they have consistently impressed me over the past few years! Food comes hot and exactly how I ordered it; they’re especially good about my (ironic) cilantro allergy.
… moreKayla Shea
Delicious. Was really good and very filling I really like the ground beef taco, muy flavorful! As well as the chicken taco and the spicy coleslaw and all the salsas. Ariba!!
… moreGene Kim
I was helping my friend’s pizza restaurant this area and found this place for take out Lunch.
I like their atmosphere, feels like I’m in Mexico… I had burrito. Very juicy and well marinated.
… moreI like their atmosphere, feels like I’m in Mexico… I had burrito. Very juicy and well marinated.
Alex Ferreira
Arrived around 7:20 p.m., ordered, and set down. After about 30min waiting, I went to ask how much longer for the food and discovered that we had been forgotten. In a restaurant of this size, a few people already eaten, not busy at all. Actually, employees were just hanging out. We have been neglected, as we were there talking and not eaten, and no one cared to check on us.
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