A Hidden Gem in Enfield…read more My mom was craving Mexican food after we went grocery shopping, so we decided to try somewhere different. I've tried a few Mexican restaurants around Enfield, but I definitely have to say Sabores Mexicanos Taqueria Cantina took the cake. I happened to find it while driving, and it turned out to be such a cute little hidden gem. First of all, they have their own parking lot, which I definitely appreciate. From the outside, you might not realize just how much character is waiting for you inside. It has that cozy, authentic hidden gem feel, the kind of place you might easily drive past without realizing how much culture, personality, and amazing food is waiting for you. The moment I walked in, the artwork immediately caught my attention. Every chair has a different painted scene representing a little piece of Mexico, and I found myself looking at each one because they were all different. Between the beautiful artwork, colorful decorations, tiled tables, warm wood, and traditional touches throughout the restaurant, the place has so much personality. It's simple, cozy, extremely clean, and genuinely one of the cutest little places I've discovered in the area. You can tell that someone put thought into the details and wanted the restaurant to represent more than just the food. The customer service was just as wonderful. I was greeted right away, they took my name and politely told me my order would need a few more minutes. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and pleasant. Since I had ordered quite a bit of food for my family, they even helped me carry everything out to my car. Those little gestures say a lot about a business and definitely didn't go unnoticed. Now let's talk about the FOOD. On the drive home, my 3 yr old could already smell everything from the back seat and kept telling me, "Mommy, it smells yummy!" As he kept smelling the food. Apparently that was my warning that he was about to eat a little bit of everything we ordered. When we finally got home and opened all the containers, my first thought was WOW!!! you get A LOT of food for the price. And when I say a lot, I mean A LOT. The portions were incredibly generous, especially for what we paid, and everything looked fresh and appetizing. We ordered the chicken taquitos, which my son loved, and two chicken empanadas, which he loved just as much. I had the chicken enchiladas, which are always one of my favorites, and they absolutely did not disappoint. The chicken wasn't dry at all, the sauce was perfect, and the rice was seasoned really well. I'm usually not much of a beans person, but even I enjoyed their beans and somehow my picky toddler was eating them too! But I HAVE to talk about the nachos!!! Nachos are something I'm usually hesitant to order for takeout because by the time you get home, the chips are soggy and everything has turned into one big mess. Not these! The chips were still crunchy, there was just the right amount of sour cream and guacamole, and we ordered ours with steak. The steak was flavorful, they definitely weren't stingy with the toppings, and the portion was huge. These were easily some of the best takeout nachos we've had. We also ordered the Molcajete Mixto for my parents, and they absolutely loved it. And Sabores Mexicanos earned some serious bonus points here because my dad is PICKY. Usually he will find something to complain about when it comes to food. This time? Nothing! Instead, he asked me, "Where is this place?." What impressed me the most was that it wasn't just one dish that was good. We ordered several completely different things for the whole family, including food for a picky 3 yr old AND a picky adult, and everyone genuinely enjoyed what they ate. Between the generous portions, reasonable prices, fresh and flavorful food, cleanliness, beautiful atmosphere, and genuinely kind customer service, this little place deserves so much more attention. There aren't that many Mexican restaurants around this area that really stand out to me, so finding somewhere that impressed the entire family was such a nice surprise. Next time, instead of getting takeout, we definitely want to sit down and eat there so we can enjoy the atmosphere and really take in all the beautiful artwork. My parents already want to go, so I think another visit is definitely happening. Sabores Mexicanos Taqueria Cantina, you officially have some new customers. If you're in Enfield and haven't tried this hidden gem yet, give them a try. And come hungry because they definitely feed you! Great portions, great prices, delicious food, wonderful service, and honestly one of the cutest little restaurants I've stumbled across in a long time.

Probably the best around. Decent Mexican food. Prices are fair and portions are decent.read more

Haven't been here in years and that's been a hugh mistake. I had forgotten just how good this place…read moreis. Interior radiates an authentic Mexican Cantina and the food is as authentic as you could hope for. Wanted somthing lite, so I had Pozole with shredded chicken; the broth was outstanding; portion size gargantuan, definitely made in-house. this was a real treat. You'll find things on the menu you won't find elsewhere. Service was friendly and, attentive. If you're seeking something different when jonesing for Mexican, most likely it'll be found here.

We Stopped here for dinner this evening with my family. We are recent transplants from Los Angels…read more Our server was very professional and friendly. Wife and I enjoyed their chips and salsa. I especially enjoyed their salsa roja and salsa verde which were served in two small plastic containers. I was disappointed with my fish tacos. The fish was dry, over cooked, and the tortillas were not soft. Their beans and rice were good. Over all, I thought the food was very mediocre. Maybe I should have started with a margarita.

Delicious Mexican food with great guacamole!! I have heard a lot of things about this place but now…read moreI've got to sample it first hand. My wife, son, and myself enjoyed the food here.

Acapulcos had such a fun vibe but unfortunately the food just didn't hit the spot. The chips were…read morecold and the salsa wasn't super flavorful, and the entrees also lacked flavor and salt. The burrito with chicken was filled with mostly rice and not any veggies and barely any chicken, and none of the sauces on top of anything added any flavor.

We've been craving birria tacos for weeks after watching a show on the best late night food truck…read moreeats in New York. But where to go in this area for some good food truck birria tacos? It took lot of searching a couple of tries, but Cinco de Mayo had just what we craved. The tacos are perfect with just the right juicy dip. Our second dish was a torta cubana, also a definite success. If you get the birria be prepared to dip it well (or bring a spoon for sloshing) and for your hands to be dripping with juice. They gave us a fair number napkins, but we also came prepared. The truck was located right across from the pond on North Main Street - you can't miss it. There are a ton of benches to sit on. They have drinks too, but we brought our own coffee from home and enjoyed lunch watching the hundreds of geese on the pond.

Alberto's authentic Mexican food is the best in town. It's definitely the best value. And he does…read moreNOT use the highly inflammatory Canola, a rare good decision among the Mexican restaurants available. We never hesitate to patronize this great food truck.

Always a great authentic Mexican experience here. I personally like the bar seats for dine in, but…read morethe booths are fine. Bartenders are friendly and attentive. Ignore that this used to be a Friendly's, because inside it feels like a true Mexican restaurant. Great food, and an awesome house hot sauce. Queso is equally banging. Come hungry because you will leave with a ton of leftovers if not. Portions are great. Whether you're a traveler stopping for some food, or local, this is my go to Mexican by far in hartford county.

Still good, still pricy, still great staff…read more Came here as our "barometer" meal. One to compare to our travels to Mexico and to mazatlan itself. Server was very friendly, we ordered tacos, enchiladas, and grilled shrimp. While waiting, a roving mariachi band serenaded each table. The rendition of baby shark was a highlight of their particular set. The food was well cooked, tasty, and plentiful in portion. None of the bites in question felt underseasoned, rice and beans were not bland , and the birra tacos were great with jus. The issue is pricing. It's pricy for what you get. Very little is under 20 dollars with many plates going 25 or more. It's good food, but that quality doesn't match up to the price you pay. Given that it's close to the airport, airport pricing is to be expected. That's just my biggest gripe. Besides the price, it's very acceptable Mexican fare and you'll be heavy in stomach but light in wallet. A good option for famished travelers who want to splurge

My party arrived early for our reservation and were promptly seated. We did wait about 10 minutes…read moreat our table with no one coming over. Once we brought it to the hostess' attention the server came right over. The waitress was amazing! She was so kind and attentive. One of our party does not like cilantro and addressed it with her. The waitress asked the kitchen about the jerk chicken tacos we ordered and there is cilantro in it. She made sure to come right over to the table to tell us before the food was made to see if we still wanted them. The food was delicious! The tacos are packed with protein and fillings. The margaritas were also very good. Highly recommend Lola's and cannot wait to return.

The food is so good. The service is so good as well and the ambience is amazing. Very very nice…read more Love it there.

Looking for the cleanest, freshest, sweetest, steamers. This is the place. They have a clam…read morewhisperer that somehow ensures your steamers are the absolute best.

Warm, friendly service, great use of limited space, took home and prepared: shrimp, smelts, smoked…read moresalmon, crab cakes, stuffed clams, calamari, more shrimp...everything was of excellent quality, worth the price and will revisit and recommend to anyone looking for good quality seafood in the area. Interior was clean and well lit.

Great little Irish Pub (If you can get in) a very popular spot filled with locals most days and for…read moregood reason. Great atmosphere, Great Food and reasonable prices and friendly welcoming service. A very good burger and even better meatloaf. You cant go wrong. Pull up to the bar. Have a pint. Eat, laugh and make friends.

I ordered the bbq brisket grilled cheese and it was really good!!! Definitely need a bunch of…read morenapkins for your hands after eating, but really good. The fries were tasty af too and I got a side of honey mustard for dipping, and if you like tangy honey mustard this is the stuff!!! I also got the firecracker martini and it was such a fun drink, by that I mean the pop rocks rim is a wonderful touch!! Definitely a lovely place for some good ole American pub food. Pleasant and quirky atmosphere with the art choices on the wall going from farming to a reference of Harry Potter and sports being played on the tv.

I ordered a pizza for delivery today. It was fantastic! The restaurant recommended Slice as the…read moredelivery service, which I also used. Pie was on time and still warm and the delivery person was friendly and respectful I ordered cheese with added mozzarella: the crust was thin but chewy and my husband and I loved it!

I visited Aurora's on the way home from MGM casino. I've wanted to visit for a while because I love…read moretheir Guatemalan based menu at their OG Hartford sibling restaurant. The restaurant is pleasant and has a basic indoor and outdoor seating area. I was the only person who ate there, although they seemed to have a steady takeout business. I ordered a Small Supreme pizza in advance and it was ready and hot on time. I'm not sure if there is a specific Guatemalan pizza style, or if this Aurora's is just a pizza place run by people with a Guatemalan cooking background. The crust was doughier and chewier than most pizzas I eat in Connecticut. Supreme pizzas at most CT pizzerias tend to have very similar toppings. Aurora's had a lot more going on though. In addition to some common ingredients like pepperoni and peppers, Aurora's had ham, jalapeños and a sausage type that was maybe sliced chorizo? The pizza was pretty good. There was maybe a bit too much going on topping-wise and the crust was chewier than I prefer, but Aurora's would be good to try if you like a chewy pizza. They also had some Guatemalan meal options. I would go way that way when I visit next time. Four stars

I always think of Moe's as one notch above Taco Bell but one notch below Chipotle. This location…read moreseems to fit that description. It's a Moe's, not much to expect but the free chips is always nice. Staff at this location always seem to be preoccupied with chat rather than giving you attention.

I have been here many times over the last six years. And the food has always been decent. However,…read morethis last time my wife got a burrito bowl and the beans were completely uncooked. She had to spend about 15 minutes, picking them out. Less than optimal to say the least. Would no longer recommend. Maybe we will get them another chance at some point. But for a $13 burrito bowl where you have to give the tip before you get the food....I'm not so sure.