El Pollo Guapo is destined to become one of my favorite chicken joints in Newington. The food is…read moremade to order, customizable, and delicious. I loved the arroz con pollo, especially the pickled red onions and the cilantro lime sauce. The plantains were a great addition, also. The space is bright and laid back and looks like it could seat around 15 people.

Solid food options, rotating specials always hit. Definitely wish there were lighter options…read morewithout needing to get everything on greens but the flavors are great so you take what you can get.

We finally made our way to Monterey Restaurant after multiple "you HAVE to go" recommendations…read more.. and I'm here to report: our friends did not lie. Walking in on a Sunday afternoon, I expected a sleepy, post-brunch wind-down. Instead? The bar side felt like someone accidentally hit "Saturday night" on the playlist. Music, people dancing, great energy--like a low-key fiesta you didn't know you were invited to but are immediately glad you showed up for. Not overwhelming, just the right amount of "should we stay longer than planned?" (we did). Let's talk food--because this is where things get interesting. They start you off with chips and salsa, and let me say: this is NOT your standard "here's some chips while you wait" situation. These were dangerously good. The kind where you keep saying "one more" until you realize you've eaten your body weight before appetizers even arrive. Speaking of appetizers--we went full commitment mode: - Chips & queso: excellent, no notes. Creamy, flavorful, gone in seconds. - Mexican street corn: above average and honestly appreciated--why don't more places put this on the menu?? - Nachos: THE HEADLINER. The Beyoncé of the table. The reason we will absolutely return. Perfectly built, generously topped, and somehow every chip got invited to the party. These alone are worth the trip. Then came the entrées... and here's where things leveled out a bit. They were good. Solid. Enjoyable. But after that appetizer performance, expectations were sky high and they just didn't quite hit that same level: - Shrimp enchiladas: shrimp played it a little too safe--kind of like they didn't want to offend anyone. - Burrito Loco (with queso on the side): crowd-pleaser, no complaints. - Beef birria burrito (mine): tasty, but leaned a little heavy on the rice--like it was trying to bulk up for winter. Still good, just not the star of the show. Important note: none of this was bad. Not even close. Just overshadowed by how strong the opening act was. Now, the service? Outstanding. Attentive, friendly, and genuinely fun--like they actually enjoy working there, which makes a huge difference. The kind of service that keeps your drinks full and your mood even better. My one critique--and it's coming from a place of love: The menu is... ambitious. Like "we can do EVERYTHING" ambitious. It feels about 50% too big. At some point you start wondering, "what's the signature here?" Trim it down, focus on the hits, and this place could go from great to elite. Final verdict: Will we be back? 100%. Am I already thinking about those nachos? Also 100%. Would I sit on that bar side again and pretend it's Saturday even if it's Sunday? Without hesitation. Monterey delivers great vibes, killer apps, and a fun experience overall. Next time, I'm coming hungry... and maybe just ordering three rounds of nachos and calling it a day.

Came with a party of 6, the waitress brought over chips and salsa with guacamole crema to start…read more We shared a pitcher of the house Margarita. They were very good and caught up quick. We ordered Tacos de birria and Quesa-Birria both came with consome bone broth. Both were very good, but the meat was just a bit fatty The establishment was clean and our server, Karla, was friendly and made sure we got all we asked for. Had to opt into the bathroom selfie lol. And the mural is stunning

I absolutely love this place . When I asked my Mexican neighbors where ti go for authentic food…read morethey sent me here. Everyone here is wonderful. The food is authentic, great portions and a great interior .Everyone I have brought here loves it and raves about it. The inside brings me back to happy days as a sailor cruising down to Mexico on my R & R . They do great drinks, food and takeout.

Not terrible but wouldn't order again. I got the classic burrito and birria tacos and split…read moreeverything with a friend. They gave sour cream, guac, and salsa on the side, and the burrito was served with a side of rice (no beans though, which I thought was unusual. The burrito was good and the portion of meat inside was generous. The rice that it was served with was a bit boring but tasty nonetheless. I found the whole thing to be a bit lacking in flavor. The salsa and guac were both terrible, which is always my minimum bar for measuring Mexican restaurants. If the salsa and guac aren't at least decent, it's not worth its muster. The birria tacos were pretty tasty and I was impressed by the flavor of the consommé. The birria itself could have been a little more moist and tender, but the flavor was decent. They were reasonably inexpensive ($12 for three I believe). All in all, food probably would have tasted better with a strong margarita alongside it, but it wasn't a horrible lunch by any means.

3.5 ish, ill round it down though…read more fine fair, wasnt the first choice, but here we were. ordering was difficult, i got some enchiladas and they were in fact, average. not really covered in rojas, but i did like the melted cheese. chicken was spicy, well spicy for me. i was also given a pool of sour cream, better more then none, but no need to drown me out there. id come back, but only if my preferred places werent open. tres

Fresh Mexican fast food in the center of Glastonbury. It is a chipotle style setup. You choose your…read moretype of dish and add protein, carbs and veggies. I tried the Taco Shell Salad. It is pretty decent and tasted refreshing with all the fresh ingredients. Special mention to the sauces. I tried the very hot sauce and it is super spicy and has a kick to it. Some things to note, the cutlery isn't strong enough although they have plastic cutlery. For certain dishes a stronger knife is required, cutting through a wet chimichanga was so hard for my friend who bought it. Otherwise everything else is delicious and fresh tasting. The staff is super fast in serving the items and give you recommendations for the right items to add in your dish. Overall this place is amazing and will keep coming back to try out more.

"This is the rhythm of the night Baby, tonight's like fuego…read more We 'bout to spend the dinero We party to the extremo" (Black Eyed Peas) Our visit to Fuego Mexican Grill today was the result of three simple factors lining up perfectly. #1 - We hadn't had Mexican food in quite a while, so correcting that deficiency was on our radar. #2 - We were already in Cromwell picking up our Travelers Championship volunteer packages. #3 - And for several reasons, we never managed to have an anniversary meal this year. Together, those factors made Fuego the natural choice -- and a very good one. Walking into the dining room, we were struck by how stunning the room was. We saw dozens of ornate red/orange fire burst light fixtures on the ceiling. In fact, the ceiling had more than just light fixtures. It also had long cascading strands of white and pink flower garlands. There were cactus plants on the windowsills and huge murals of Mexican heritage imagery in the dining room, bar, and pretty much everywhere. . Our lunch started off when Valerie brought us a bowl of complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were terrific- a little thicker than others, but salt-free and addictive. The salsa was also very good -not watery and runny, just a little spicy, with plenty of onion, cilantro, and tomato chunks. For our food, we ordered a Traditional Quesadilla ($15.99) - described on the website as "Two flour tortillas, filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken or beef (we went with chicken), Sour cream, Guacamole and pico de Gallo on side" and an order of their Camarones Fuego ($23.99) - "Sauteed garlic shrimps with mushrooms in a spicy sauce. Served with white rice and salad". The food was delicious and the portions were very large. In fact, we took home more than we ate there, so it's almost like "Buy a lunch and get another one for free". My shrimp plate was great. First of all, it was definitely spicy, which was fine with me because I love that. It had a lot of shrimp and mushrooms, and probably more than a cup and a half of rice. The salad was a nice addition to the plate- lightly dressed Romaine, spinach, onions, and Cotija cheese. Valerie was pleasant and efficient throughout our visit. All in all, we really enjoyed our experience at Fuego. Improvement Opportunities I noticed some inconsistencies between their website pricing and descriptions when compared to the actual delivery of the dishes. Specifically, the quesadilla had a lower website price, and the Pico promised on the website was not delivered on our plate. When I asked Valerie if the dish was missing Pico, she confidently said, no... it's not included. Well, your website begs to differ.

I had an incredible experience at Fuego Mexican Grill. The atmosphere was so lively and welcoming,…read moremaking it the perfect spot for a celebration. The food was definitely the highlight. I had the Seafood Chimichanga and it was cooked to perfection. It was nice and crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. We also ordered the Carne Asada Burrito and the Molcajete. Everything was so authentic and the portions were great. You can really tell they put a lot of effort into the presentation and the taste. The service was top notch and the staff made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. If you are looking for great Mexican food and a fun vibe in Cromwell, this is definitely the place to go. I will be back for sure!

Great tacos, great prices, and friendly service! Haven't dined in but the inside is cute and…read moreappears clean.

I went there around 8:10 pm…read more It's not that lit up outside. Good thing there is an open sign from the window. It's not a big space but has tables inside. Could be comfortable. Nice latin ambiance and music. Casita feel. Love love love the street corn in a cup. And the tacos, delish but a little dry specially the shredded chicken . My apologies, they do have QR code for the menu. And they deliver through Door Dash. I'll still come back to this joint and probably ask for some cream or salsa for the tacos.

Found this new place by accident while making a trip to the bank…read more Walked in immediately saw everything was very clean. Staff was really friendly. The food came out fresh and fast and was delicious, good size portions too! I recommend the birria dilla.

for being a chain, this place is not too shabby. they have unique sauces and menu items and the…read moreprices are really good compared to similar chains. the taco salad comes with a fried tortilla shell bowl and i really enjoyed it with their hibachi steak. i recommend ordering in person ONLY because the burrito i got that i ordered online was soooo tini and they were clearly skimping on the portions, but when i went in person, it was totally fine!

Came here during the week and it was semi busy, but they were able to find us two seats outside. I…read moredidn't mind because it was too hot that day. Ordered a watermelon Marg, tacos, and kale salad. Everything came out pretty quickly, including the drinks. Was able to enjoy the food all together instead of waiting for items to come out one at a time. Our server that night was great and kept checking on us to make sure we are good. Sometimes when things get busy, I have to flag someone to assist. Bar taco has been consistent the last few times I've been there.

It should be noted, when it's around 8:00, this place reaches 90 decibals. Seems like a great place…read moreto party and drink. Host and waitress were great, very friendly, informative, and helpful, especially with allergy concerns. We did however, originally receive the wrong tacos (not allergy safe) which we didn't eat because we were waiting for the other people at our table to receive their food (it was about 10 minutes). It made us a little nervous thinking that the allergic people in the group could have gotten sick. Food itself was pretty good! Do yourself a favor and get a ton of the pork belly tacos, they were delicious. I did, however, find and chew a plastic cap of some kind in my taco.