ORIGIN: Starting from a tent outside of a hair salon,…read morefollowed by six successful years serving customers from a food truck, Newtown residents Marcos and Leidimar Mendonca opened Cinnamon Churros Cafe in 2022. CONCEPT: Cinnamon Churros Cafe serves warm, crisp churros like those found in the Mendonca's native Brazil, here with an expanded portfolio of toppings and fillings, including Nutella and coconut. Now that a store front location has been established, the Mendoncas have expanded to provide a wide range of treats that were previously absent in the vicinity -- tropical fruit smoothies (e.g. avocado, papaya), Asian boba tea, and European and South American pastries. Adding ice cream and coffee to the menu, Cinnamon Churros Cafe provides a one stop shopping destination for anyone craving a unique pick-me-up. EXPERIENCE: Enter the corner shop in the Bethel strip mall and be prepared to be tempted by the wide selection of sweets and beverages. This is intentional, as Leidimar Mendonca explained that they are ever eager to imagine and meet the community's wishes. The display cases showcase Brazilian savory and sweet pastries (e.g cheese bread), French (e.g macarons, fruit mousse cakes), Italian (e.g pistachio ricotta layer cake, Sfogliatelle) and Central and North American sweets (e.g rainbow, red velvet, and Tres Leche cakes), as well as a short list of ice creams. A large array of coffee flavorings are ready to be added at the customer's request. This is an adult version of a Willy Wonka tour -- in this case open to anyone who knows that a cinnamon churro is just one of DOZENS of options in store. With each visit my pastry and coffee were thoughtfully presented with attractive ceramic ware and gold flatware. Small circular tables paired with two chairs line the edge of the cafe. Large windows fill the interior with sunlight, making the newly-tiled white and teal surfaces glisten. A coffee-themed mural adorns a wall. SERVICE: Leidimar has taken my order each time I have visited and is super friendly. After the second visit she already remembered my name and coffee preferences! TIPS: As you order, indicate if you would like items to go or for the cafe. The order will be prepared differently to accommodate your wishes. An entire cake can be attractively created through a patchwork of different cake type slices (each around $7.50), but if you would like one single, pre-cut cake type, you will need to provide at least three weeks notice. The Mendoncas maintain a Facebook and Instagram profile to periodically post photos and specials.

I passed this place many times and didn't know it was here. The churros were very good. Nutella…read morewas the better churro. We also tried empanadas. The crust was very soft which I enjoyed. I really like the chicken and cream cheese. It had a lot of flavor.

This is such a cute spot! The food and service were excellent. Great tacos, great guacamole. Highly…read morerecommend.

This restaurant is AMAZING! Their food is absolutely to die for. My husband and I were in town for…read morea wedding, and this was where the rehearsal dinner was held. We loved it so much that we came back for lunch later in the trip. The service was fantastic (both at the event and lunch). It is fun and vibrant inside with perfect touches of Mexican culture throughout. Their Mexican Corn (elote) was by far my favorite item on the menu. My husband loved the Coxinhas. Tacos were 10/10. They also have a nice outdoor patio!

Was definitely the best Mexican food I've had in years. Going to be my new "it" place!read more

We decided to give this a shot while in town. We eat a lot of Mexican so we figured it would be a…read moreno brainer given the positive reviews. The location is good with easy access and parking. Inside was clean and welcoming. There was a good amount of seating, limited outside seating, and a bar as well. They had your normal selection of import beers, margaritas, and specialty drinks. We were seated immediately but it was a Tuesday night so later in the week may be busier. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. We started with guacamole because who doesn't love that and it was great. It was fresh, a very large serving of it, and I'm embarrassed to say the three of us pretty much finished it all. I decided to go with the smothered burrito (veggie option) with salsa verde and man was it big! Definitely could split between two so now I have lunch for tomorrow. The flavor was good, nothing was too overpowering and I'd for sure order it again if we return. My wife got the veggie enchiladas with mole sauce they were good without being too spicy. If you're in the mood for Mexican food in the area and you're hungry then this is the place you're looking for.

Clean and beautiful display. The prices were decent and lots of tasty treats!…read more The donuts looked so good we dug in before taking a pic. Ooops

Great ambience, great music, amazing donuts; the consistency of espresso drinks is inconsistentread more

Loved the churro! It was hot and delicious! We got the plain churro (rather than a fancy one)…read moreand it was perfect. We would definitely go back!!!

Super crunchy yet tender on the inside HOT churros freshly deep fried right after you place your…read moreorder. These are smaller diameter churros but prepared perfectly! Courteous service. Wait a minute or three and YUM! Good amount of sugar but could use a little more cinnamon! They also have Korean corn dogs, other desserts too and a cold case full of drinks. Lots of Asian/Korean food options from other very capable looking vendors inside this food hall to accompany this treat. Plenty of seating on tall stools and long wood block tables in here. Def worth a try! I'd come back!

The churros are phenomenal, I took my girl here just for a sweet treat and she absolutely loves it.read more

Came here once before and I was in the area so I figured I'd get it again. It was as good as I…read moreremember! I'm a vanilla soft serve girl to my core but I do love a good matcha ice cream. I must say, I liked the matcha ice cream with the churro more than I did with the vanilla. The matcha flavor was perfect. The churro is also really warm and crispy. The perfect combo ~$10 Street parking available, seats inside

I love that this place is open late. I had some family over and they wanted to just hangout…read moresomewhere. Luckily there's a spot like Cocohodo. We got a variety of things from gelato to churros and espressos which all tasted great. Service was friendly, patient and helpful. Will definitely be back

The atmosphere is okay. The music and fans are a bit loud. It's not much of a relaxing sit down…read morevibe. Service has been okay. Food wise, there's a good selection of macarons and gelatos. I've had most of the gelatos, and out of the ones I've tried, I like black sesame & strawberry cheesecake the post. The Old Fashioned Taiyaki - Has been undercooked multiple times now. I received undercooked taiyaki 4 times in a row with the inside being extremely gooey and inedible. When cooked well, it's really good but unfortunately it hasn't been consistent. Coffee Affogato - It was okay, the espresso is a bit more harsh than it should be. It might be a bit burnt. Is coffee ice cream but tastes better than a typical "coffee ice cream". The espresso on top of the vanilla ice cream makes the taste better.

Very disappointing experience tonight.Our food was served completely cold, after waiting 40 mins…read moreand I had to get up and check on the food that was sitting on. The counter z and when we brought it to the attention of the manager/owner, he showed little concern and made no real effort to make things right. but customer service is what makes the difference For me Unfortunately, the lack of care and professionalism was even more disappointing than the cold food.

Stopped by today for lunch, food is always outstanding. Server was extremely attentive and…read morefriendly. We go here often and it is always fantastic. Highly recommend

I was so sad Ugly Donut closed down, but I saw today that Churroland has opened at this spot. They…read moretout the churros in the name, but they also have corn dogs and drinks! They fry the churros and cover it with topping right on the spot. The prices seem very reasonable. 4.99 for the original corndog and 5.99 for other ones covered in toppings. They have the flaming hot cheetoes and fruity pebbles as toppings... for both the churros and the corndogs! I got the Ring Chus- tiny loops of churros- and the Stick Chus- stick churros like you get at amusement parks. The one thing I thought was lacking was that these little ones come only covered in cinnamon sugar. I would've loved to get fresh bare ones with a nice chocolate sauce on the side.

This spot is definitely a grab-n-go type of a place. There's no indoor seating but there are…read moreseveral high chairs outside. I got the churros with soft ice cream and was disappointed by the false advertisement because not only does the photo show soft-served ice cream, but it also says "soft ice cream" in the description. Yet, I was given hard ice cream to go along with my churros. The churros also had a huge amount of cinnamon sugar on it which could come off as overbearing. I may be back to try the corn dogs but maybe not for the churros.

We have had many meals at El Azteca and want to say it's consistently delicious. Clara the owner…read morewas our server and she is so friendly and bubbly. She makes eating there feel like you are in her home. Every thing tastes so fresh. Last time I was there I had the shrimp tacos, yesterday I had a chicken burrito grande. And it was GRANDE. Probably could've shared it! My husband always gets enchiladas suizas and is never disappointed. Dessert is always tres leche cake. Kudos to the baker at El Azteca! They also have a food truck at the Farmers Market near Vassar College. Give them a try!

Fantastic food! I really appreciated all the vegan protein options. All of them tasted fantastic!!…read moreI wish more Mexican places had this many. The tacos were great and stuffed. I didn't love the Tylayudda because the tortilla was a tad over cooked and hard to cut but the flavor of the stuff in top was great. Our server was a young woman, and super friendly and receptive to questions. Ambiance - good