A family-owned Mexican restaurant in Connecticut is winning diners over with honest cooking and a warm neighborhood spirit. From Family Recipes To Local FavoriteA spreadsheet and a franchise manual can build plenty of restaurants, but that’s not what shaped Lotería Mexican Restaurant. It remains family-owned and family-run through and through, and that hands-on style shows up everywhere, from how the menu comes together to the warmth guests feel the moment they’re greeted at the door. At Lotería, fresh preparation isn’t just a nice idea, it’s basically the whole philosophy in the kitchen, and regulars pick up on it fast. Locals throughout the Southington and Milldale area have embraced the restaurant as a go-to destination for Mexican food, recommending it to friends, family, and coworkers with genuine enthusiasm.