The restaurant has rebranded to Valencia Cocina. The menu has been streamlined. The food was…read moreexcellent as usual. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Cocktails were well made! They took what worked well before and made it even better!..

I was passing by on Cinco de Mayo around lunch time and decided to pop in. I had been waiting for…read morethe renovations to finish so I was pretty excited. Sadly, just like the rest of the recent reviews I was quite disappointed by what I encountered. Everyone working was super friendly and attentive which was nice but I didn't recognize anyone working there. I didn't pay much attention to that but when the menu came it was greatly reduced and trying to be more "upscale". it felt odd as the main draw of Valencia for lunch was that it was fast, casual, affordable and delicious. I usually get the lunch combo that came with an aerpa, empanada, rice beans and ceviche but that wasn't on the menu that I saw. I ordered the street corn to start and got the bowl with a pernil arepa. The bowl was a large portion and everything was fresh. Taste wise things were pretty good but didn't blow me away. The pernil was only ok and that should have been the star of the show. I had to ask for aji and I was only given a small dish with some hot sauce as well. In the past your server would just hand over a bottle of aji and let you go to town. The food was decent, but not close to what I remember. The biggest let down was when the check came. I know things are expensive all over but lunch was $41 for some street corn, a jeujed up chipotle bowl and a coke. That seems wild. There was also a charge added for the kitchen which I get but it still feels odd to see additional service charges on an already expensive meal. As far as the renovations go it honestly didn't really seem like anything changed inside, maybe some fresh paint and tile? Unfortunately I will probably not return any time soon or even at all.

What a great find! Delicious empanadas, and a good variety of meat and vegetarian. Nice flaky…read morecrust! We picked 6 from their available assortment of frozen empanadas, but order ahead if you need a lot. We will be going back, and stocking some frozen ones for future use!

Since I moved to the US, I couldn't find Argentinian empanadas anywhere near me. You can find…read moreempanadas from other Latin-American countries in CT but they are not the same. Every time I wanted to eat empanadas, I had to bake my own, and I usually prepare only one flavor because it is a lot of work... Back home, I was used to order empanadas of many different flavors and get them delivered whenever I had guests or I didn't want to cook. I was so happy when last year I found out about Jackie's Empanadas On the Go! I immediately placed an order and went to pick up my empanadas from their kitchen in Stamford (not a front store). I ordered frozen empanadas to stock up my freezer. They came with baking instructions and they came out perfect! I loved her empanadas but driving almost 1 hour from New Haven is not something I can do often. Last week, planning for Thanksgiving dinner, we decided to order empanadas again. I ordered online and I contacted Jackie to arrange pick up and luckily she was going to be in a holiday market in Westport that weekend, so she offered me to pick up there, saving me some driving time. We ordered Mushroom, Caprese, Ham & Cheese, Beef Malbec and Knife-Cut Steak. They were all a success! Our guests loved them! Also, when I went to pick up the empanadas, I bought a box of Alfajores de maicena (cornstarch cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche) and a box of Medialunas (Argentinian croissants). They were absolutely delicious!!!! I wish I lived closer to order more often, but I will definitely order food from Jackie's again!

The staff is SO nice. The ambiance is amazing -- and my husband and I added a lock to the wall,…read morewhich was sweet. We were not starving, but needed a little something, so we yordered a beef empanada, a cheese empanada, and a Reina Pepeada - which was *more* than enough for the two of us -- but reheated perfectly in our air fryer the next day for a second meal. (In full fairness, we do not eat tons at a time, but even their appetizers are very plentiful.) It is a lovely place and while we cannot regularly afford it, it is definitely on our special date night list and somewhere we consider special to our relationship -- especially as, he is Mexican and Irish and I am Irish/Welsh and Syrian, so we were asking about the food and what we might like, and two different staff members were happy to recommend -- and also keep in mind I am allergic to seafood. Muy bueno.

Very fast service, although a little bit of pressure to order. I asked the waitress what her…read morefavorite was and she recommended the steak and cheese arepa fried. I also did the shredded beef and plantain and beans grilled. Steak and cheese arepa was the star, so crispy, juicy steak, cheese seared. I could eat it dinner every time. The other arepa was decent, it just had the mistake of going second, shredded beef felt slightly dry. It was al little pricier than expected, the steak was 14 and the shredded beef was 11. Will be back to try other dishes!

The empanadas are awesome! Great service I haven't eaten in…read morethe restaurant but the takeout for empanadas and arepas are excellent!

I had a breakfast plate, the plantain was not fully cooked, raw in the middle, i pulled out the…read moretortilla and it had blue fuzz, they said on it's from a clean rag from drying the utensils but i had already used the fork previously on a corn meal cake(arepa) so i know it wasn't from the fork or knife and when i went to to take a bite from the tortilla it was hard as a rock so i had to ask for a replacement and i told them i couldnt finish eating my food because it was cold and i didnt mot want my eggs and beans reheated nor did i want to wait for fresh sweet plantains so the waitress said they wouldn't charge for the replacement tortillas. I dont understand why they would charge for replacement tortillas in the first place. When we went to pay, i told them it wasn't right that they were charging for the plate since i couldn't finish eating my food that was cold(eggs and beans), my plantains raw and i left the replacement tortillas which actually came out steaming which is how the first ones should've came out to. The owner just stood there and disnt step in and just looked around and stayed quiet and the waitress didn't bother to get him involved even though he heard everything. This is the 3rd time I've had mishaps but things usually work out and I'm able to eat my food but this time it was not edible and i was disappointed in how everything was handled and the fact that the owner didn't bother to step in and i left very upset that i couldn't eat my breakfast properly. By the time they heat uo the eggs and beans, the tortillas would've gotten cold. Oh and the chorizo was not freshly hot either but it was edible, it was the only thing from the breakfast plate i was able to eat. My mom tried to eat one of the sweet plantains but it was just too raw and she couldn't finish it. Very disappointing. And since i wasn't planning on leaving a review i did mot take a picture of the plate nor the blue fuzz that they claimed was from a "clean rag". In the end, we ended up having to pay for a plate that was 2/3 left. My moms plate was fine but was not hot.

My fiancé and I went to Rincon for lunch yesterday. The food did take a bit longer than we expected…read morefor a not-so-busy, rainy afternoon around 2:45 pm, but it was absolutely delicious as always, so it was worth the wait. As vegetarians, we really appreciate their vegan meat options. The portions are always very generous, and the prices are very reasonable. Rincon continues to be one of our favorite spots for a satisfying, veggie-friendly meal.

Rincon Taqueria in Norwalk, CT is one of those places you almost don't want to talk about because…read moreit feels like a secret. The food, vibe, and service are all on point. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and really informative. They're happy to walk you through the menu and make recommendations based on what you like. It's also surprisingly vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, they offer vegan meats so you can swap them into a lot of the classic dishes, which is rare for a taqueria. The food is outstanding. Even the free chips and salsa they start you with are memorable: the chips are fresh and super crunchy, and the salsa has real depth of flavor, not just heat. The entrées are some of the best value around, the burritos are massive (one could easily feed two or three people), and for takeout, the quesadillas literally come in a pizza box, which tells you everything you need to know about portion size. Their appetizers, queso, and house-made hot sauce are all excellent and full of flavor, not just spice. Most times I've been, the service has been fast, even when they're busy. The interior is clean, colorful, and decorated with authentic touches, so it feels fun and relaxed whether you're dining in or just grabbing takeout. If you're searching for great Mexican food in Norwalk, big portions, vegetarian/vegan options, and friendly service, Rincon Taqueria is easily one of the best spots around. Highly recommend.

I found this food truck at a downtown Bridgeport festival near the Green. I had seen it on social…read moremedia and was excited to try it. The owner Luis, was warm and welcoming. He took my order a Cuban Sandwich and a Pina Colada. The Cuban Sandwich was so tasty and freshly made. It was pressed. The pernil was seasoned perfectly and the pickles gave it the perfect tanginess. The Pina Colada was delicious not too sweet. A refreshing treat on a hot summer day. Next time I see the truck I'll try the empanadas. I've seen them at Skateport in Bridgeport. They also are available for catering and other special events.

So delicious, the empanada is simply chef's kiss. Every bite is savory. The service is excellent,…read morefast and efficient. The staff, is super sweet. Family owned and operated. I can't wait to go back for more.

The best atmosphere! Good music!…read moreGreat food! Super recommended! The service is okay but waiters are super nice.

This is a Brazilian restaurant in South Norwalk, and it's popular. Good, fast service, and the…read morerestaurant is beautiful with plants. Food was good. You can try a lot of different things. Don't miss dessert!

The best Hispanic food I've had in the USA! Excellent…read morehornado and mote Just excellent food. 10 stars

to start the Malta I order was warm secondly who puts lemon in fried chicken and finally the…read moretostones were extremely soggy Roberto V

Fantastic food and atmosphere in this place. The lunch specials were reasonably priced and had a…read moregood amount of seriously delicious food. The service was prompt and pleasant to interact with. Pastor tacos here are out of this world! Highly recommend!

Excellent food! Six of us (from loves-spicy to spice-averse) had totally different meals and were…read moreall very satisfied.

I visited this restaurant while staying nearby at the Even hotel Norwalk. I ordered there fish…read moretacos to try because I was not familiar with this restaurant or it's food. The staff was friendly and helpful when I asked questions. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean however I did not eat there. When my order was ready I took it to go. When I saw my tacos I knew immediately that most likely I would not return. First, $15 for 2 fish tacos that had more avocado than fish was crazy to me. Especially, when the menu described my order as - taco de mar baja style fish tacos - Citrus Cabbage Relish and Chile Aiali were the listed ingredients but mine were full of Avocado which was not listed as an ingredient. I didn't want to try anything else after that.

The Salmon is my go-to. Easily one of my favorite dishes in the area. Service is pretty good,…read moredesserts are fantastic.