I got to try their empanadas at the food truck fest. Very good, and stuffed. Their three cheese and…read morechicken empanadas are tasty.

This place really hit the spot! I've been craving Puerto Rican food for awhile now and I spotted…read morethis food truck once while driving around Stamford. I ordered a pernil platter which came with a heaping amount of arroz con gandules, plantanos, an empanada, and a good amount of pernil. Everything was nice and flavorful and fresh. I got the ham and cheese empanada with my meal. It's one of the bigger empanadas that I've seen served. I'm very satisfied with my meal and am looking forward to my next Pito Sofrito visit!

We found Cosecha's by accident. We were looking for a place to drop in for breakfast. Cosechas…read morepopped up in our search. We were very lucky it popped up. Everything about Cosecha's is great. I'm not a Colombian food expert, so I can't say if it was traditional or not. But we really liked what we had!! We had a few empanadas as appetizers. They were really good. Nice crispy outside, and stuffed full on the inside. We could tell they were freshly handmade. They were clearly not frozen. The coffee is perfect. It had a robust coffee flavor. Not a bitter or burnt flavor, but a full coffee flavor, with a slight hint of cocoa. Staff is very friendly and attentive. They know all the dishes. I wasn't sure what to order. I told the waitress I was really hungry and asked what's popular. She suggested Calentado. It's a dish with eggs, rice & beans, meat, and cheese topped arepa. Meat choices are chicken, steak, ground beef, or chorizo. I tried the chicken. The waitress recommended scrambled eggs with onions and peppers. Our food came out very quickly. The plates of food were enormous. Each plate had enough food for two people. And everything was great! They have a large assortment of pastries and desserts up front. Unfortunately, I was too full to try any. They seem to be very popular in the neighborhood. While we ate, we noticed the staff joke around with people who popped in for coffee, sandwiches, or desserts. There are a lot of regulars. Tables, counters, and floors are clean. Take out refrigerators are stocked well. Popular music plays at proper levels. Loud enough that you can hear it, but not so loud that you can't hear each other. We will definitely be back again for breakfast. We will also come back for lunch, dinner, and desserts. Check it out if you're in the area.

Delicious, satisfying and cheap! Best description for this place!…read moreWe tried their delicious picada which had so many different flavors, there was chorizo, chicken, beef and amazing chicharrones! Would totally recommend it! The service was great and quick, by the time we arrived the soup was gone but they had a great menu special! The ambiance was pretty cool and clean, lots of good latino music too! They have parking on the rear

I stopped by Lorca Café hoping to find a great cup of coffee, and it delivered on that front. Just…read morebe prepared for paid street parking, which can be a bit challenging depending on the time of day. Inside, the café is clean, inviting, and has a warm atmosphere that's perfect for grabbing a coffee or catching up with a friend. I ordered a large cold brew with vanilla syrup, and it was easily the highlight of my visit. Smooth, refreshing, and nicely balanced without being overly sweet. I would absolutely order it again. For food, I tried the Breakfast Burrito, although it's really closer to a Crunchwrap than a traditional burrito. It comes with scrambled eggs, bacon, peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, avocado mash, tater tots, and lima crema. On paper, it sounded like a home run. Unfortunately, the execution did not live up to the description. It ended up being extremely greasy, mushy, and surprisingly lacking flavor despite having so many ingredients. I kept expecting each bite to get better, but it never really did. It was one of those dishes that had a lot of potential but just missed the mark. My cold brew and breakfast came to $23.84 with tax, which felt a little expensive for a breakfast wrap and coffee. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the coffee because it was excellent. As for the food, I'd probably try something different next time. If the kitchen can match the quality of the coffee, this place could be a real standout.

Cute little coffee shop where I stopped for lunch. I had a hot chai tea and the quiche & side…read moresalad. The tea was very good served in a big, comfy cup. The quiche was made single serve, so lots of buttery crust with a creamy, rich filling loaded with ham chunks. The side salad was basic with a good homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect lunch! The interior was cozy with lots of people working. They also had outside seating as well. If I am back in area, would definitely stop in again.

The fruit covered cheesecake that we had from here was amazing! Friendly and helpful staff, I just…read morewish they had the prices on things. I had to keep asking how much things were. A price list would have been helpful.

I cannot recommend this shoppe enough. We were driving to my family's house on Christmas and we…read morerealized we forgot all of the pastries we bought in Brooklyn in our fridge at home. We panicked because this was part of our gift to my parents. This was the only spot open with beautiful cookies, pastries, and more that was open on Christmas morning. It was amazing. We got an astounding amount for $40. We will definitely be back. Thanks for saving the day!!

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We sat at the bar and our bartender was very nice and tried to be helpful. They had an issue with…read morethe espresso machine so that took a little while for an espresso martini, but it ended up being tasty. The octopus appetizer was very spicy, which my husband loved, but it was very small for the price.

I came here after placing my order over the phone because this was the only restaurant in my area…read morethat had mofongo. Once I arrived, I was immediately greeted by the hostess/server. The inside of the restaurant is decently sized, clean, and even has a space where you can host a DJ, which is a nice touch. There was a slight language barrier, but it wasn't a big issue. I waited about 5-10 minutes for my to-go order since the hostess/server was the only one working outside of the kitchen staff. I ordered the MOFONGO MIXTO (Mixed Mofongo), which is crispy green plantains mashed with garlic and olive oil, paired with chicharrón, chicken, or cheese. It was solid--rich, tasty, and especially delicious with the salsa blanco, which was creamy and garlicky. That sauce was a first for me, and I loved it! While I've had mofongo that included rice and beans elsewhere, this version stood on its own nicely. A couple of notes: parking is a bit challenging, and I'd recommend placing your order through an app to help navigate any potential language barriers. Overall, a good experience, and I'd definitely give it another shot!

This is a brand new restaurant and bar that is conveniently located close to the Stamford train…read morestation. It is a family run establishment and having just opened, the place is super clean and super modern. There is a good amount of seating, so they can accommodate a large group easily. They are open late and on certain days, they have a DJ and the place turns into a club. The food was extremely fresh and is home cooked style. The chivo guisado was extremely juicy and the meat was so tender - falling off the bone. The pico pollo was great too and very well seasoned. Portions sizes were generous with very reasonable prices too. The staff are very friendly too. It's a nice place to come and enjoy some authentic Dominican food with some bottles of Presidente or cocktails. I recommend giving them a try. You will not be disappointed.

Walked here from Stamford hospital on my lunch break. This food truck is parked right in-front of…read moreHatfield park, the people roaming around looked crazy, so I forgot to take a photo when I took my tacos and ran. I should have checked if the guy laying on the bare grass with EKG stickers all over his chest was ok, but I was too hungry. This spot had a large selection of tacos; I chose to try their chicken and their birria tacos. The consomé wasn't traditional, I'm used to it being less watery and more saucy like. The hot sauces were also non traditional from my experience. I feel like they mixed it with mayo. Something about the taco texture made me feel like I was chewing wet paper. I wouldn't say this is the best taco spot, but I wouldn't say it was the worst. I wouldn't walk here again.

Order carefully. Carne Asada with rice and beans was just awful -- rice undercooked, steak over…read morecooked, everything lacking flavor. My boyfriend ordered the steak burrito and said it was delicious, and the chips + guacamole we got were fresh and tasty. I would recommend sticking to tacos and burritos, stay away from plat Ordered delivery through Grubhub with order fulfilled by the restaurant, took over an hour which was surprising given that this is essentially a food truck.

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.

I recently visited Valencia cocina formerly known as Valencia Luncheria, a Venezuelan restaurant,…read moreand had an amazing experience. I tried their arepas with anish chicken salad and ribs--something completely new for me--and the flavors were absolutely fantastic. The food was rich, unique, and truly memorable. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. I would definitely love to visit again and explore more of their menu. Highly recommended if you're looking to try authentic Venezuelan cuisine!

Great atmosphere and good vibes. Very clean and good staff that greets you promptly and is very…read morecourteous. They have a good bar so it's great! Just stop by with a group of friends and enjoy. They have great lunch specials as well. I 100% recommend this spot and I will definitely be back!

The food is Always very tasty and plentiful. Their Lunch/Dinner Specials are Very Well Priced! If…read morethere is any Negative, it's their "Pricing"! They charge an exorbitant amount for paying by Credit/Debit Card! If possible, It's best to pay cash! Other than that, you will be very pleased with the Nice Size Menu Selection! Parking can be a bit challenging! There is free garage parking next door; but , that's limited as well!

Good food, and it is so much fun in the summer with their little outside bar situation. I love some…read moreof their cocktails. Service is generally good.

Great service and food for celebrating New Year's Eve! Steak, snapper and chicken were really…read moretasty! Would highly recommend and go back again.