Food is excellent here. I love the chorizo burrito best. My friends usually get the carnitas tacos,…read moreand enchiladas, and they love them. The staff is friendly and helpful. Nice area to sit down and eat. Definitely come here!

I recently embarked on a full taco tour of Willimantic, and La Mexicana Grocery and Taqueria seemed…read moreto be the highest rated place on Yelp. It is indeed both a taqueria and a market. There is a seating area within the market where you can eat your tacos. The area where you order food is functional, but completely lacking in aesthetics. The tacos were terrific though. I ordered a Bistec, a Pastor and a Chorizo. The meats were very good, especially the Pastor and the Chorizo. The tortillas were very good. And the homemade red and green sauces were great. The taco side of La Mexicana is a great place worth exploring. The Market side was cool too. You can basically buy better versions of most Mexican foods you would buy in a grocery store. Terrific tostada shells. Very good queso fresco. Very good condiments. I love exploring stores like that. Five Stars

We found ourselves in Willimantic a bit past the luncheon hour so we again stopped at this taqueria…read morefor a light bite. The price of an individual taco has increased to $5.99 which seemed a bit high so we decided to share an al pastor burrito that was jam packed with ingredients, flavor and a bit of heat.

Nondescript Mexican joint with very awkward parking. My lunch date and I were the only two…read morecustomers at first, later joined by a couple solo diners at adjacent tables. They do have ample seating for such a small establishment. The food was fine, if a little bland. The chicken burrito included the usual toppings (refried beans, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, cilantro) but no noticeable cheese. No salsa or sour cream, just a tiny container of tomatillo sauce. To be fair, I did say "no jalapeños" when asked if I wanted everything on it. I ate half and took the other half home, where I doctored it up with lime juice, etc. to make it more flavorful. Again, it was fine, but not something I'd run back for. Also not the most economical choice. Two burritos and two bottled sodas cost $37 and change.

Stoped in to grab something quick to eat while I was in the area. I ordered the steak taco platter…read moreit came with 3 Homemade tortillas with steak and a side of cilantro, onion, green and red salsa. Food was fresh and tasted good. Staff were friendly and service was fast.

In the past year, I've eaten a lot of very good tacos from places that serve authentic style tacos…read more None of them have served me tacos like Rosa Gallo did. They just had meat inside tortillas. No onions. No cilantro. Nothing else. Everything like that was on the side. I'm not sure if that's how they always serve their tacos or if they thought I would want the ability to control ingredients and put them all on the side. In any event, the appearance was disappointing and that set the tone for my experiences. I dressed the tacos myself after the fact, and they looked better. The meats (Pastor, Chorizo) didn't stack up to the other Willimantic places I had recently visited. The chicken, in particular, was something an average home cook could have made. The person who served me was nice. The decorations were very cool. Perhaps, they're very good at other things. But there are much better taco options in Willimantic and beyond. Three Stars

This restaurant was so cute! Even though their sign is big, the store is so small it's easy to…read moremiss. Walking in, it looked like a regular cute family own restaurant. They had snacks to buy at the register too. We all sat down for lunch and they were quick to attend. Rough prices: the birria tacos (4 tacos) were about $18. The other tacos ranged from $4.50-5.50/taco. Honestly was not bad of a price considering how much protein was stacked into them. Two others at the table had gotten burritos with mushrooms instead of meat, and those burritos were comically huge in size. I think the prices are definitely worth the size and quality of the food! The tacos were absolutely delicious! The birria meat was not dry without the consommé! They were very generous with how much filling it got. The carne taco was much better than the chicken one but both were very very good. Nothing in the meal was dry or felt like it's been sitting out for a while. The food is definitely made-to-order! No one at the table had any complaints, only compliments! Hopefully they get much more foot traffic; for lunch time it was not super busy, just a small family and a singular customer. I would recommend this place, very homey feeling too!

On my IG Food Blog, I released a reel of taco places to visit and some people recommended places…read morefor me to try. One recommendation was Taqueria Cordoba. I recently visited and loved it. TC is located in the heart of the main drag in Willimantic. It's not fancy. It's part market. Part takeout. And there's functional seating for maybe up to about 15 people. But I wouldn't call it comfortable. After looking at the menu and what was going on at some of the tables, I ordered a pastor taco, a shredded lamb taco and a Mango Guava Agua Fresca for takeout. The tacos were traditional in that the meats were served with cilantro, onions, a lime, red salsa and green salsa on corn tortillas. The pastor was very tasty and tender. The serving size of the pastor was substantial. The lamb had good shredded texture and moisture. Almost like lamb carnitas. It needed more salt though. Both salsas were spicy, but good. I don't know if the the tortillas were made in house because they were too busy to ask. They seemed like they probably were though. I ordered the Mango Guava Agua Fresca after seeing it on so many tables. There were so many apparently knowledgeable Mexican diners there, I figured they knew something I didn't know. They did. It was delicious and had a substantially to it. If you need a fancier place to eat and don't live in the area for takeout, TC might not be your first choice. I don't need a fancy place. And I loved it. 4.5 Stars

Amazing food! The staff always friendly and very attentive. The music is just right volume to enjoy…read morethe food and talk to our party without yelling. Definitely recommend!!! The Guac is amazing!!!

This the first Mexican restaurant I've been to that did not have salsa and chips brought to the…read moretable. We decided to order a large guacamole. It was absolutely delicious with just the right amount of spice. What frustrated me is the fact we ordered a large guacamole and had to get a second bowl of chips to finish our guacamole and they charged us $2 for an extra bowl. That's not right. Food was decent but expensive. Not in any hurry to return except to get guac to go and I'll use my own chips.

So fresh. So clean. Great service. Great drinks. I think I'm on Mexico. I l o ve this restaurantread more

Solidly average Mexican fare. The verde chicken enchiladas were fine. Nothing special. Drinks were…read moresmall and pricey.

We came together here to remember a special lady who was a blessing. This place offered a place to…read moreshare our memories experience comfort among family and friends with good food great surroundings and wonderful people thank you

Willibrew has been a staple for more than 25 years, and that history is honestly the only thing…read morekeeping this from being a much lower rating. There's a lot of nostalgia tied to this place, but the experience today feels like a shadow of what it used to be. The quality has dropped drastically. Service was, frankly, atrocious--slow, disengaged, and bordering on indifferent. The beer selection is still decent, but it doesn't matter much when every pour arrives tasting off. Whether it's bad kegs or hot glasses, the result is the same: lukewarm, skunky beer that's hard to enjoy. Food was another disappointment. Every item came out cold, and the flavors were on par with grade‑D fast food--bland, lifeless, and nowhere near the standard this place once had. Giving three stars feels generous, but it's a nod to the legacy Willibrew built over the decades. I truly hope they find their footing again, because right now, the nostalgia is doing all the heavy lifting. Ummmmm cheers I guess

Poor service with my online order and an even more unacceptable response to my complaint from their…read moreVP - Director Of Operations, Kyle Lynch. He was snarky and condescending. According to his email, he oversees locations in UConn, Vernon, Windsor, Dayville, West Hartford & Willimantic. I would not recommend any business he is involved with.

First time here and my last. The gentleman behind the food bar greeted me and was very kind. I…read moreasked for extra salsa on my bowl, and a few seconds later a manager behind me scolded him on giving big portions. I turned around to tell her it was my fault, that I had asked for extra salsa. She told me she'd have to charge me for two bowls because I can't be taking all that food... I have never had an issue asking for extra of a topping. Meat or sauces are extra $ as always, but salsa? I tried to reason with her, but she became very aggressive and I was super uncomfortable. The man went to listen to her instruction, and I apologized to him and walked out. Definitely not paying close to $30 for one bowl with a scoop of extra tomato. Please eat elsewhere until management finds a replacement.

Absolute delicious options. White Board listings are exciting to read…read more Portions above average. Prompt and pleasant service. Traditional diner ambiance.

Overall, had a nice breakfast here. As someone who loves crafted espresso drinks, this is not the…read moreplace--more of a diner vibe with unlimited hot coffee brought to your table. But, the food was delicious. I opted for a sweet breakfast and was very happy with my choice. The service was also great (and quick)! For a quicker, sit-down, diner-style breakfast in the area, I'd definitely recommend.

A friend recommended Marc Bassos, who was playing at the Main Moose. We found him playing many of…read moreour favorite songs on the patio. The outdoor restaurant has a lovely view of meadows along the Hop River. Seafood and burgers were available. Burgers were excellent, served with fries and some coleslaw. Spouse had a BBQ pulled pork sandwich she reported to be excellent. No alcohol, but a great milk bar, with many flavors of ice cream and Hosmer sodas. Visit on a nice day!

Amazing food, great customer service, plenty of seating, great music, and more. We didn't do the…read moregem mining but wow that looked like so much fun! So many items to choose from, something for everyone. Burgers & fries were delicious, I tried my daughter's fried shrimp and it was soooo fresh and good (not one bit greasy)! And the best New England Chowda I've ever had! Definitely try the bottled soda. Lime Ricky was my favorite. All in all, Definitely recommend. **edited to add-we went back the next day. I tried the lobster roll and wow! It was soooo amazing. Perfect amount of mayo, perfectly toasted roll, and large chunks of lobster meat. They're always having some kind of event, today was the annual Truck show. We got to see the goats and chickens, trucks and campers. They had delicious BBQ, hayrides, and tons of games to play-from corn hole to volleyball to life size tic tac toe. Fun for the whole family.