When you visit Stonington Boro, you're most likely assuming this quaint, quiet New England village…read morewould be known for traditional seaside fare: crab cakes and lobster rolls, with corn on the cob and a bit of coleslaw for sides. You'd be right, there are restaurants here serving such standard cuisine, but what makes a trip to the Boro special is a trip to Milagro Cafe, serving the best Mexican food and drink in Southeastern Connecticut. Having eaten in dozens of Mexican restaurants from Texas to NYC over the years, my wife Pat and I were thrilled to find Milagro: sure, it has traditional burritos and tacos dishes, but the chef's take combining Mexican fare with an American twist is special. Last night I had braised beef enchiladas, while Pat chose roasted pork with tomatillo and cactus sauce-- both incredible. And the drinks! Milagro Cafe has a truly amazing bartender in Rebecca who, given her talents with margaritas, would be a renowned mixologist if she were in Manhattan ( although she'd never let anyone call her that.) She creates an amazing array of original margaritas, whether her classic Patron ( my go-to) or one of her seasonal creations ( Pat loved Rebecca's mixed berry margarita, a summer selection)...better than any we've ever had, anywhere. When you add in a warm, professional and attentive staff led by Theresa, who provides service, a smile and smarts with everyone who enters the cafe, you have in Milagro Cafe one of the best reasons to visit the Boro. Stonington's still.got its rustic charms, but in Milagro Cafe it's got spice too!

Like every time we've had Milagros, the food is excellent and reasonably priced. Service is…read morephenomenal and we are so happy!!! My son had moles con pollo, we shared chunky guacamole and chips, I had the steak tacos, and we both had chocolate lava cakes. Everything is absolutely wonderful and we couldn't be more pleased with Milagros!!

First, the customer service is excellent. The place is meant for ordering takeout and they keep…read moretheir store clean and presentable. I ordered the chicken and pork pupusas and I was not disappointed. The food delivers a lot of good flavor. I will be coming back in the future to try some more of their dishes.

Stopped by to get some pupusas and found them to be too greasy. I was going to order one of their…read morejuices from the machine, but it honestly looked dirty, which made me change my mind, it didn't seem like the juice containers were properly cleaned or maintained. I'm glad I went inside instead of placing a to go order. Overall, I wasn't very impressed with this restaurant. Hopefully they can see the review and make some changes.

Pollo A La Brasa is still my GO-TO Peruvian restaurant. The ceviche is amazing and comparable to…read morewhat I've had in Peru. The service is quick and the place is huge with tons of tables, tvs and a bar area too.

Nice little place, modest accomodations, good food. Recommend the rotissery chicken, lomo saltado…read moreif your new to peruvian food. The variety is limited but nice to have this restaurant. I am peruvian and this is a good representation of our food. Give it a try! This review was stuck in my outbox. lol. I have been there a few more times. The place has grown and it is even better.

Rossa Negra absolutely delivered. The food was muy delicioso from start to finish, and the…read morecocktails... well, let's just say they're the kind you need to keep an eye on. They go down way too easily. Do yourself a favor and order the pistachio martini -- dangerously smooth and totally worth it. The restaurant itself is super easy to get to -- it's right in a shopping strip near I‑95, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a relief. Inside, the vibe is simple elegance. You've got options: table seating, counter seating, and a full bar if you're in a cocktail mood. We couldn't decide on just one thing, so we went all‑in on appetizers: * Tuna Tartar - super fresh and flavorful * Calamari Ecuadorian Style - tender with a sauce that was different in the best way * Trio Empanadas - the Colombian beef and Ecuadorian chicken were my favorites; the plantain & cheese one wasn't really my thing * Chickpea Salad - the dressing deserves its own award And shoutout to Fausto, our server. He was knowledgeable, charming, and on top of everything without hovering. Just really solid service all around. Already thinking about what I'm trying next time.

If this restaurant was on Main Street in Niantic it would be crazy busy all the time, because the…read morefood, service and drinks are incredibly good, we always try to go here whenever we are in town.

Driving to Newport from the airport, we were looking for a quick dinner spot. We walked into live…read moremusic and a busy little Afro-Caribbean food hideaway. The ribs, jerk wings and jerk chicken were all fresh and fantastic. The loaded tostones also were nice. Great service with a smile!

Let's go Latin! The queer o meter is a solid 10. Yay!…read more I do love to try new places and this has been on the list for some time. We finally hit it on Friday night and it was a home run. The staff is super nice and attentive. It's an open layout and from what I could see, a well stocked bar. We got the jerk chicken w/honey wings to start which were SO GOOD! They aren't breaded or fried, which I like. Flavorful, hot and tender. I highly recommend them. I got the oxtail with rice and pinto beans. The portion was average but the flavors were spot on. Nice sauce and tender braised meats. My friend let me try her jambalaya, it wasn't like any I've had before, that's not saying it wasn't tasty it was just.... Lighter?! For lack of a better word. For having chorizo in it, I was surprised that it wasn't a heavier rice dish. It was something I would order because of that factor, however. It had nice subtle seasonings that highlighted the proteins in the dish. Very good imo. We got the churros for dessert and do me they fell short. They were dense and I overly "sugared". We weren't rushed and got to enjoy our visit and food at our own pace. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. They had a full smoked BBQ menu in addition to the main menu, which intrigued me. Drop in and give it a try. It's not cheap but I feel worth the money and the portions, as I said, as average sized. I feel if they upped the cost $1 or $2 and beefed up the portions they may get a bigger crowd for that area. All in all def try it out. Cheers!

Amazing Service & AMAZING Food! Thank you so much! Big portions that are made fresh and hot!read more

I returned back to puerto Lima today and tried something new. I got the lomo saltado and it…read moreexceeded my expectations. The portion size was impressive, I have a big take home container to eat for dinner tonight. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sweet onions were awesome to pair with bites of steak and fries. The stir fried portion was seasoned to absolute perfection and the rice soaked up the juices from the stir fry which made it so good. The service here is lovely, the owner consistently shows his face and checks in on customers. A lovely spot well worth a visit.

I REALLY wanted some Dominican food this evening! I looked around on my way back from Newport RI,…read moreback to MA, and this place was open and it had decent ratings. When I arrived, there was a very sweet older lady at the counter who greeted me. I knew I wanted to get food to go so I was kind of in a rush due to being tired from the ride. I ordered chicken breast, yellow rice with beans and sweet plantains. The woman (the hunger in me did not allow me to ask what her name was) took my order and said that the chicken and plantains would take a few minutes because they had to be cooked. Which was ok with me; I did desire fresh food. The food was cooked in no time. The woman was so sweet because she didn't charge me extra when I changed my white rice to yellow rice - I did leave a nice tip though. Fast forward to when I got home to eat: the food was FREAKING AMAZING! And, it was plentiful! Enough for leftovers for tomorrow! If I could give 10 stars, I would have! It was probably some of the best Dominican food I'd ever had! I will be back! The physical place itself is basically no-frills but the food makes up for all of that! 5 stars!

Food is really good and the portions are pretty generous. Perfect for when I don't want to cook…read moremyself and have to feed my family of 3. The service is great, the staff is really friendly.

I asked if they can make me a tres leches cake for 4, and they did it for me for my wife's…read morebirthday. Not only were they accommodating to do this for us, but the cake was absolutely spot on, authentic, and delicious. We now have a local place to get trees leches cake. I want to add that the inside of this restaurant was spotless.

Wow!! The food was delicious! The portions are huge and the food is fresh…read more Great service by the person at the front. The seating arrangement is nice. Nothing fancy, but great to come with family and friends. Listen, the food and the sweetness of the person attending us makes it AMAZING!!!! I saw many reviews on here of the food being Dominican but the food is Ecuadorian. They serve a great selection of white rice, yellow rice, typical delicious stewed beans, Pernil, pollo guisado, carne guisada, grilled chicken and skirt steak, and ripe yellow plantains. So yummy!!! I wish we would have take pictures but I was too thrilled with the food!!

Los Andes is absolutely delicious whenever you're in Rhode Island!…read more I didn't realize at first that I had actually visited 4 years ago. I just remembered having amazing ceviche in RI back then, and randomly stumbling upon them again made me realize it was the same spot, and it's still just as delicious! Ceviche Mixto (5/5): Hands down one of the best ceviches I've ever had. Churrasco al Gaucho with Mashed Potatoes (4.5/5): Tender, delicious steak and great mashed potatoes all around. Andina Empanadas (4.25/5): Super meaty, perfectly puffy, and nicely crisp. There was a slight hint of sweetness I wasn't expecting, but I still really enjoyed them. Jalea (4/5): A generous portion of fried seafood. Good overall Classic Paella (4/5): Solid paella, though nothing super standout. Calamari (3.75/5): Good flavor, but the pieces were a little too small for my liking.

A highly acclaimed Peruvian & Bolivian restaurant in Providence. Arriving at 5 PM, it was already…read morenearly full, thankfully we had a reservation! Jalea: I don't usually like fried seafood, but this was really good! Besides the usual oysters, quahogs, shrimp, mussels, and squid, they also had South American specialties like paiche and pota. The batter was just the right consistency, not too thick, so it was crispy but not hard, and not too greasy, allowing you to taste the natural flavor of the seafood. The best dish was the fried shrimp; the thin, crispy shell concealed incredibly smooth and tender shrimp inside. The yucca fries were thickly cut, crispy on the outside and delicate on the inside, very satisfying. I recommend ordering an extra side of chili sauce; the waiter called it "extra spicy," but it's actually a salsa-like sweet and sour sauce--refreshing and mildly spicy, very refreshing. 903 Tasting: A platter of three signature dishes, perfect for first-timers. Ceviche Mixto had a milder sourness, making it easy to put in mouth, but it was a bit monotonous, and the scallops were a little mushy. Jaleita was basically a smaller version of Jalea. Arroz con Mariscos was similar to Spanish paella, but it was noticeably more tomato-based in sourness, with a hint of cheese. The rice wasn't too soggy either, making it the best of the three. Lomo Saltado: A classic Peruvian dish, and well-made. The beef is very flavorful, emphasizing the tomato's acidity rather than the soy sauce's saltiness, and the gamey taste was well removed. Although it was a bit overcooked , it was generally acceptable. By the way, their backyard was really beautiful!

Juan is an EXCEPTIONAL server. The food was delicious - just the perfect amount of flavor! Will…read moredefinitely be returning!

Had a great experience at MIA! The décor is super cute and definitely very Instagrammable perfect…read morespot for photos and a fun night out. I came here with coworkers to celebrate a farewell for someone moving out of state, and it also happened to be around my birthday. My coworker had the servers come out and sing happy birthday, and I loved the Latin flair they added it made the moment feel really special and lively. The overall vibe, energy, and experience were really enjoyable, and it's definitely a place I'd return to. The only downside is that the drinks are on the pricier side, but everything else made up for it.