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.

Tried to consider my rating bell curve and keep this a 4/5 rating but there was nothing big enough…read moreto knock it from 5/5 5/5 ceasar salad much better than most I've had. Maybe the best ceaser salad ever. Appreciate the small cuttings of the lettuce. Maine lunch beer will always get 5/5 from me. Ahi tuna tacos were divine wish I ate them last. The Tostito ahi tuna was great as was the ice cream and whipped cream in the desert. Amy our server was so lovely and attentive despite a slamming Friday night. Oh seated right away. 4/5 the smores brownie was good not great a bit dry. Wife says I'm being overly critical. Probably. Margarita was very good. Salmon tacos also very good but really suffered in comparison to my ahi tuna tacos. Had I eaten them first they'd be 5/5

The food at Tequila Escape is pretty good. It's nothing that will blow you away, but there are many…read moresolid options on the menu. One thing that drives me nuts is I don't think they have updated the menu on their website literally in years. YEARS. There are items still listed on there that I know they haven't had in ages. In this day and age, I find it unacceptable for any restaurant to neglect the upkeep of their website, but I find it especially unacceptable when it's a restaurant that's trying to be somewhat high end-ish. This isn't the diner. Fix ya website!

Lobster guacamole=exquisite Ambiance=elegant…read more Service=exceptional Stunning environment with superb staff and magnificent menu.

Food was great, service was excellent but the prices were too high. I would recommend for a special…read moreoccasion. Atmosphere a bit noisy.

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.

I wanted a quieter place to have a cold one and some good food. This fit the bill. The bar was nice…read moreand the bartender attentive. The corn nuts were quite interesting. The sauce that came with it was very flavorful. Polla la brasa was a bit bland, I was surprised. But the sauace again saved the day. And, the meat was quite good. Overall a good place to try new Ecuadorian food.

Food is delicious and employees are very nice! I ordered the "churrasco ecuatoriano" and my husband…read more"ceviche" everything was outstanding

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!

True rating: 4.5 We…read morewent on Friday night Feb 13th. We were one of only 4 parties in the place. It was nice and calm. LED butterfly decorations and cute knitted roses on the table as Valentine's Day decor. They also had a Valentine's Day ambiance video on the tv. Service was fantastic The food. We both ordered the skirt steak and were just so so so pleased at how it came out. We want to come back and (big surprise) get the exact same thing again. We ordered it medium rare they both came out beautifully. So so so flavorful. Faaaaaantastic. The broccoli had a smoky taste to it--so so good. And the potatoes were also good. .5 deduction because there are no fresh beers on draft, only bottled beer. That would make this a five star establishment in my opinion. But it kind of already is. Hence, five stars.

Attentive service! They accommodated our group of 6 quickly. Our server was very kind and made sure…read morewe had everything we needed. Lots of different options on the menu, too, which made it easy for everyone to find something they liked. Music was a little loud, but that didn't get in the way of anything!

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.

It was not as expected but good chicken and a reasonable cost but unlike the similar place in…read moreMontauk.

Food was horrible, never again. It was picked up, and…read moreservice mediocre. Ambience very quiet.

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.