The food was excellent! The waitress was verey friendly. If you in rhe neighborhood stop by for an…read moreawesome Dominican meal for lunch or dinner!! Billy V.

Wasn't feeling well, so when my friend offered to get me a soup, I requested sancocho from this…read morenearby spot. The broth was rich, comforting, and packed with that slow simmered, homemade, Dominican flavor. I was hoping it would include a variety of meats, but it only had ham and pork, which is my least favorite of meats. I was glad it at least came with yuca, along with potatoes and carrots. I also tried the flan. Unfortunately, it wasn't packaged very well, and the liquidy made caramel sauce had leaked, getting all over my hands when I opened it. The texture and flavor weren't for me. I prefer flan with a custard pudding consistency, but this one was more like slime. I believe I had their combos before I started yelping, and it was good and affordable. I would give this spot another try, but I definitely won't reorder the items I tried today.

Charcoal Chicken has been a favorite restaurant of ours for over 25 years. This family owned gem in…read moreWest Haven, Connecticut was founded in 1992. They are known for their phenomenal roasted chicken that's cooked in their charcoal rotisserie oven as evidenced by the steady quantity of takeout you can see every weekend. The quality of the food is fabulous and a decent value. Two of our favorites is the shredded chicken mixed with yellow rice, peas, carrots, onions ,green olives, with raisins and the Maduro sweet plantains which as usual were cooked to perfection. Their rice and beans are seasoned impeccably and are truly amazing. Their food has stayed consistently delicious even through the Covid pandemic. The service is attentive and welcoming. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and very clean. The location is convenient, but parking can be an issue when they are crowded. The highlight of this magical restaurant is if you know anyone under the weather, the chicken soup will cure all ailments.

I can't believe it has taken me this long to try this restaurant. I've known about it for at least…read more20 years. My friend used to speak highly of it. And, I pass it all of the time. I decided to use Uber Eats to place an order today and I'm so glad I did. I ordered a regular size, Arroz con Pollo. The portion was large enough to feed at least two people. It was supposed to have olives and raisins, the raisins were very limited, which I didn't mind as well as the olives. But the flavor was great. I also ordered a 1/4 size dark meat. It was seasoned nicely and roasted to perfection. Very juicy. Because I like it spicy, I ordered two hot sauces, but one would have been enough. It is very spicy. I feel like it's habanero, scallions, light seasoning, and vinegar. But delicious. I've never gone in the establishment, but it looks like it's a decent size and can accommodate a small crowd. There's also street parking or maybe even the vacant Rite-Aid across the street. Very causal. I highly recommend!

Small place in not the most attractive nor well visited residential area in Bridgeport CT, but do…read morenot judge a book by its cover. Stopped by and was given a few tips by locals who were all so kind and raved about the food. Inside clean and well organized. Not a green or other color veggie in sight, but service was fast, friendly, and helpful, and prices were very reasonable. I had an empanada like dish which was highly recommended and was so delicious. On street parking.

What can I say always have a sweet spot for feeling like I am on the island. I've been looking for…read morea place that has bacalaitos. Found it!!!! This place brings that vibe back to life. Order your food, head to the beach, grab your food and you are back on the island.

Im not sure if I ate here before, so I decided to give it a try. The lady behind the counter was…read morevery friendly and inviting. She let me try both beef stew and pepper steak meat to help me decide. The beef was juicier than the steak, but the steak had more flavor. I ended up getting pepper steak with yellow rice, plátano maduros, and a Brazilian soda. The plátano portion was type small and the rice was disappointedly mushy and bland. For the guarana soda, I was instantly addicted. If I ever come here again I would try a whole different meal and avoid their rice.

A small eatery in the lower lever food court of the Westerfield Mall…read more Nice clean environment, plenty of sitting area to dine. I was very surprised to find a Latin style eatery in a food court. This is similar to the cafeteria style of ordering. And most of available options are right in front of you in the steam table. Typical offerings with the standard white and yellow rice and bean, bbq ribs,chicken roasted and fried, beef stew,pork and yucca soup,salad,roasted pork shoulder,empanadas There are a few items that can be made to order as well, such as the tostones. It was about 1:30 and the food was pretty fresh and tasty. Only wish they add some juices to the pork which tends to be a bit dry. Takes them all of 5mins to put you order together once you make up your mind.

Not the best experience…read more The service was quick, their truck seems clean. However there's room for improvement. We ordered the Tripleta sandwich which is three meats: chicken, beef and ham with signature ketchup. That was delicious. Price 13.00 I ordered just Mofongo. Very disappointed. They didn't put any pork rinds on it as traditional Mofongo calls for. Price 8.00 for crushed plantains with garlic? Meh at least should of had some lettuce and tomato on the side. Per drinks, their offerings were very limited and if you want Piña Colada (no alcohol) you will pay 8.00. Overpriced. People go to food trucks to do something different and get a taste of their island. However, just because it is a truck, and a business you shouldn't cut corners like this. Not memorable. Take away. The guy that took my order was really nice. Would I drive to New Haven again to stop here. NO.

At this year's New Haven Food Truck Festival, my husband insisted that we get a tripleta from this…read morespecific food truck. While there are normally two sizes to choose from, today was just the large size for $10. To be honest, at first I was very ticked that we had to wait so long for our food. Compared to other trucks at this festival, FBT was going particularly slowly, it seemed. However, the wait was worth it. The tripleta was probably my favorite thing we had the whole event. Admittedly, I've never had a tripleta before today, but I loved the flavors of the three meats (ham, pork, and steak) and the mayo+ketchup combination. I didn't want to share! We were also the only people ordering who ordered in English, too, if that's any indication for authenticity.

Place could be cleaner,…read more trying to eat my meal there with all the mirrors around me gave me a headache, Kitchen staff coming up front from the back really should be dressed more " food industry professional" black trash bag over shorts isnt it.

I'm so sad to write this review because I really want to support local businesses, especially a new…read moreone, but this restaurant put my digestive system through hell last night. My family and I ordered Mofongo de Chicharron, Empanadas, Pollo al Horno and we VOMITED it all up. Without going into all the gruesome details, we had food poisoning from this restaurant. Like I said, I want to support businesses, but I can't do it when I felt like I was dying after eating there. Can I recommend this place? Sorry, but not a chance!

This is not the same Rainbow Restaurant I grew up with. This restaurant was a Puerto Rican…read morerestaurant for a long time. The original owners were there for a very long time. They served traditional Puerto Rican dishes and always had a packed house. Currently they are owned by a Dominican woman. The food is still good. Most of the dishes are similar. Today we had some mondongo which was really good.

I give this place four stars because I love Latin-American food. You will find here a blend of…read morePuertorican style or made food and they have some items made to order like their mofongo or tostones. It is located on Eastmain St. Tip: Park across the Street. It has the look of a mom and pop cafeteria. There is a lot of movement, the place is usually full. Make sure to come before 5:30 because by then the best food is gone. Great place for grab and go. Make sure to have cash on hand as they don't take debit cards. Recommend: Mofongo, Chicken and cheese empanadas, Sorullo (ground corn filled with cheese-deep fried).

Small restaurant but delightful nonetheless. This is THE spot to get your authentic Colombian…read moredishes in Fairfield County. The owner and her staff are amazingly sweet, attentive, & provide excellent service despite being busy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with colorful and bright artwork and there are quite a few tables to eat inside. The menu is reasonably priced and includes traditional and modern, authentic Colombian cuisine. Everything is made using the freshest ingredients and prepared to perfection. I've visited a few times, bringing my hubby and daughter on separate occasions to try Colombian food for their first times, and they loved it! Highly recommended to anyone and everyone!

The experience here is always pleasant and the food is always fresh to order and the amount of food…read morematches the prices.