Found this restaurant through Instagram. Initial thoughts, cute , intimate, and colorful. We had…read morea reservation and were running late to our surprise the restaurant wasn't super busy on a Friday night. We started off with nachos, great size and flavorful. For our entrees my husband had the steak ordered medium and came out to perfection . I had the chicken and it was also perfect. I look forward to visiting again .

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina is a Latin fusion restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, celebrated for its…read moreflavorful, authentic dishes with a modern twist, blending South American, European, and Asian influences. Popular menu items include birria tacos, octopus, shrimp ceviche, and steak chimichurri. My daughter and I visited here for her birthday, and we both love Latin cuisine. As we walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown to our seats immediately. It was a chilly day, and the restaurant felt cold inside as well. The staff tried to warm things up with space heaters, but they didn't quite do the trick. We ordered empanadas, birria tacos, hanger steak, and sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco. When the dishes arrived, they were lukewarm--a bit disappointing, considering how cold it was outside. The birria tacos were delicious, though again, they could have been hotter. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, but I would have liked it a bit crisper. The hanger steak was tender, and the Pico de Gallo was bursting with flavor, pairing perfectly with the steak. It was nicely seasoned and had a good-sized portion. The empanadas were tasty, with flavorful and plentiful meat. The plantains were extremely delicious. The crema and queso fresco helped bring the whole dish together beautifully. The customer service was friendly, but the food could have been hotter; still, the flavors and seasonings were spot-on.

Amazing food! And the portions were generous. For being a…read moreweekday late lunch place was open, no long wait Service was very good. Place was clean and with good lighting. We had the opportunity to thank the chef in person for a great experience

Great service. Walked in and had a seat in 10 seconds. Took my order in under another minute. And…read morehad a drink in hand under 5. Gotta love it when you're on a quick work lunch. Got a custom Lomo with steak and shrimp. And a passionfruit mojito. Also delicious. I'll have to swing by and grab another lunch soon.

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.

We went for a quick bite before an even at the music hall. The service was great. They sat us down…read morequickly and our food came out right away. We order the meat picadera. All the meats and chicken wells flavorful and tender. I definitely will come back and try a dinner meal.

This restaurant was recommended to us by family. Traveled about 35 minutes from New York, went on a…read moreSunday around lunch time, I got the churrasco. Others got shrimp ceviche, ceviche mixto, chaulafan. Everything was delicious. Being Ecuadorian-American I'm so excited to have found a good Ecuadorian restaurant. It's a small restaurant so I recommend getting there early. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!!

The food was as amazing as the atmosphere! I felt like I stepped in to Miami & didn't want to…read moreleave. The happy our drinks were phenomenal. The food portions exceeded my expectations! I had the calamari & lomo! Service was fast & the bartender was so attentive. I'll deff be back !

Step inside and get ready for a flavor adventure. Start with their Baleada -- stuffed with chorizo,…read morecreamy refried beans, melty cheese, and a drizzle of crema. And don't miss the Arroz Cantonés, Costa Rica's take on fried rice -- packed with savory, comforting flavors that'll make you wanting more . Whether you're here for the drinks, the food, or just a fun night out, La Bonita in Norwalk has it all. Come for the cocktails, stay for the flavors, and leave planning your next visit!

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.

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.

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!

they charge you 3.00$ for a empty plate this is disgrace I would go here every weekend with my…read morefamily they lost a client forever! Check your bill because they charge you extra without you knowing Te cobran 3,00 $ por un plato vacío, esto es una vergüenza, iría aquí todos los fines de semana con mi familia, ¡perdieron a un cliente para siempre! Revicen sus recibos porque te cobran extra sin que lo sepas

I love me some Colombian food and it was I was happy to stop by here. We have one in White Plains…read moreand I usually for bakery coffee and empanada run on a Sunday morning. I was here with my daughters after a full day at the aquarium.. we weren't really hungry but wanted to eat something before our drive home.. It was really busy when we got here(Saturday 3:30ish) there were no tables for us unless we waited 10min. We told her we could sit on the stools facing the street located on side wall bcuz we just wanted drinks and something to munch on. We ordered salchipapas and sweet plantain w smoothies (passion fruit and sourpsop) it was amazing! Smoothies on point. The wait staff was personable. The atmosphere is comfortable, clean, and just overall a good place to grab a yummy Spanish bite. Recommend

I LOVE this restaurant. All of the daily soups are delicious - and I swear, magical if you are…read moresick. I'll take a big serving and have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - take a shower, get a good night's sleep, and the next day? Better! The empanadas are soooo good. The chicken is awesome with rice and beans. Always fresh avocado. Plus the staff is really nice, especially the woman I call "the super cute waitress." :)

Stay away!!! Es una vergüenza decir que esto es un…read morerestaurante de comida Colombiana. Está arepa fue calentada en un microondas con un pedazo de queso y una tonelada de mantequilla. Deje de ir hace muchos años y volví hoy porque tenía antojo de arepa y que recepción. Horrible!