Just stopped there got dinner . I had the garlic pulpo , plantains and a ham and cheese empanada…read moreand companion had pernil and rice with plantains and a chicken empanada. Everything was excellent . Staff was friendly and was always there to see if we needed anything. We will definitely go back .

MUST TRY the pernil sandwich. You will not want to try anything else on the menu, absolutely…read moredelicious sandwich. Very friendly service, they remembered my husband when he returned for another sandwich a week after. He was warned he would be back for more!

Two months ago, my wife and I traveled to Hartford, CT, for a Post Malone concert. Before the…read moreevent, we stopped by the Parkville Market, a bustling food hall featuring incredible ethnic food from numerous countries. Picking a place to eat was a challenge with so many delicious options, but after exploring, I decided on Mercado 27, a Peruvian restaurant offering a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine. Mercado 27 draws inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Peru, showcasing classic dishes that highlight bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and deep cultural roots. The restaurant's name, "Mercado," nods to Peru's vibrant marketplaces, which are central to its food culture, and "27" reflects its position as one of the standout vendors in the food hall. I ordered the Pollo Saltado. A savory dish featuring sautéed chicken, onions, and tomatoes, served with crispy fries and fluffy white rice. The meal, priced at $17.00, was hearty and flavorful, offering a perfect balance of textures and spices. To complement the main dish, I added two sides: Sweet Plantains ($5.00) and Fried Yuca ($6.00), both prepared to perfection. The plantains were caramelized and sweet, while the yuca was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delivering a satisfying crunch. For my drink, I chose a 16oz Chicha Morada ($5.00), a traditional Peruvian beverage with a deep purple hue. Made from dried purple corn, fruits, and spices, this natural juice was refreshing and subtly sweet, a perfect accompaniment to the meal. Chicha Morada's unique flavor transported me to the Andean regions of Peru, where the drink originated. The ambiance at Mercado 27 was inviting and vibrant, fitting for its location within the lively Parkville Market. The space was filled with energy from fellow diners enjoying a diverse range of cuisines. The décor was simple yet modern, allowing the food to take center stage. The service was excellent, with our server, Alejandra, providing attentive and friendly care throughout our visit. She patiently explained the menu items and even recommended the sides and drink that I thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, Mercado 27 delivered an exceptional dining experience that added to the excitement of our trip. The combination of authentic flavors, warm service, and the lively atmosphere made it a memorable stop before heading to the concert.

I'm updating my review to reflect my recent experience. I ordered the Seafood Trio Combo Dinner,…read morewhich consisted of Peruvian Style Paella, a white fish ceviche and fried calamari, all served with condiment world superstar "aji" (aka the " Light Green Sauce"). The paella was like a saucy hybrid of seafood risotto and paella. Tender shrimp and calamari bathing in the creamy red sauce were highlights. A standout dish that I'm glad I tried. The ceviche was good acidic and had the right texture and heat pops. The calamari was crispy and well salted. And the aji -- herby, garlicky goodness. The one miss food-wise was that the calamari was made before the paella so that it wasn't warm when I received it. I'm not factoring this into my score since the food service industry is short-staffed, but it took about 15 minutes longer than the time I was given. At least with the paella though, I got it when it was practically right out of the pan and it was fantastic. Four Stars

My father and I love to come here as consistently delicious. The servers are always respectful and…read moreattentive and the restaurant itself has a very homey Peruvian feel to it with its different Peruvian art on the walls. We went on a Sunday morning and I ordered the Combinado which is a Peruvian breakfast combo that comes with either a pork or chicken tamale(you get to choose), chicharron which is fried pork, fried slices of sweet potato, and salsa criolla which is a red onion salad that is typically mixed with lime, salt, pepper, cilantro and sometimes Aji Amarillo. My father got the pan con chicharron. Its a fried pork sandwich. Similar to the Combinado and minus the tamale but its between a roll and usually they put some of their salsa verde inside. Everything tasted very fresh and I feel that they try to make each dish taste amazing to make you want to come back and try it again or try new items. We also order a Chicha morada(purple corn drink) and jugo de papaya. Both amazing as well. No complaints, just compliments and I would recommend this to anyone that wants to try Peruvian breakfast. Of course they offer lunch and dinner but that can be another review.

If you ever need to get cultural, this would not be a bad starting spot…read more Invited here with friends, Easy parking, as a matter of fact, my spot was right in front We were seated immediately on this busy Friday night, but there was room for us. This restaurant was clean and welcoming. Our server was so attentive, and paid attention to my questions, answering them as needed I ordered the Chicharron de calamari grande for $19. My accompanied guests ordered the Tallarib Verde Con Bistic. The calamari was delicately deep fried in a light almost tempura batter. Absolutely delicious and completely cooked to perfection. Seasoned expertly. The side was yucca fries, which were to die for, again, slightly deep-fried and seasoned to perfection. Also, served were raw red onions, jullianed, with a little bit of tomato in it. Those were OK. The Tallarin Verde Con Bistic was a thin sirloin, cooked to perfection, and seasoned perfectly. The side was what looked like a spinach, pasta, spaghetti like, in a sauce. While I did not try the spaghetti, the sirloin was just beautiful. Taste abound. Located on Franklin Avenue in Hartford just north of the closed Carbones. Dinner for two, with the tip and a drink for one was $55 give or take a little bit. This was tremendous value, and I am now a fan of Peruvian food. Would be a great destination when you want to try something a little different. I will make sure to return here as soon as I possibly can, as the menu offered so many great choices. The menu wasn't big, but it looked powerful. The photo is the calamari dish that I ordered. Absolutely delicious.

I love Southington. Born and raised here. When I return, I feel like I'm home…read more It goes to a whole new level when I meet friends at Anthony Jack's. Anthony Jack's ... it's like home, on steroids! It feels like family in here. And that's an awesome vibe. This place isn't for blue hairs only. Being I was here today for lunch, it was a younger crowd, along with children of the younger crowd. This was really nice to see Meeting great friends from Southington here for lunch, even though there are other choices, Anthony Jack's is a solid local favorite. Not only for me, but for the many. Today I was in the mood for a burger, and I ordered the $13 burger which arrived cooked medium, along with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. This was all served on a wonderful fluffy soft fresh roll. Chef chose a great roll to serve this burger on. The hamburger patty was not the frozen type cheap stuff; this was fresh ground beef, and hand formed. A quarter pound it seemed, and grilled with a nice charcoal flavor to it. It was very juicy and hit the spot. Also included with crispy well seasoned french fries and a little salad with house dressing. For $13 this was an excellent value. Our server, Brianna, was very very cheerful knowledgeable of the menu, and of course, very attentive to our needs. To say our service was perfect would be an understatement. I wish other food establishments had servers like Brianna. She's really that good. Restrooms, of course were clean, as usual. Parking was a breeze out front, but there are also many parking spaces at the rear of the restaurant and utilize the restaurant's back entrance. It was nice to come back home. And it was just as nice to return to Anthony Jack's. Anthony Jack's .. until I see you again, you left me with a smile and full. If you are attending Music on the Green, Wednesday nights this summer, consider Anthony Jacks a great place to pregame! Their martini list is fantastic!

My husband decided to go here for his birthday. He read the reviews, close to our house. All great…read moreideas. We tried to call to make a reservation. No one was answering. We still went and got seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and she offered a complimentary dessert for his birthday which was also very nice. We shared the buffalo chicken tenders for the appetizer and everyone loved it. The drinks, mocktails and entrees were missing something I'm afraid. No seasonings, I rarely add salt at the restaurant , I had to do it here. Not sure how the kitchen is setup but at the window, the 2 people there, were looking in the dining room more than the kitchen so I didn't get the setup. The only good dish was the pasta and the parmigian potatoes.

Love the creative menu - always hard to choose my favorite. Wish I could get them more often as…read moreI've never had a bad meal.

We stopped at Nibbles-N-Noms this afternoon. It was amazing! I had the steak/rice bowl and my…read morewife had the taquitos. It was much better than either of us expected from a truck. Beyond that, the owner/cook was truly delightful to chat with. We will definitely be back!!

Popped in here before checking into my Airbnb and I could've just stayed in there all day. The food…read morewas phenomenal, I don't even know what I got I pointed to the chicken dish on the bottom right of the menu and got it with yellow rice. Holy cow 5/5 A+ stuff. The inside was very comfortable as well, and the waitress was extremely nice. Would go back!

Never get the right thing., example I Oder oxtail, mind you…read moreit cost 29.00 Only the oxtails, Then send me a regular order, a lunch plate fill of rice and other vegetables but oxtails, a few pieces. I was not happy, but the uber person was very nice.

First time visiting. Lomo saltado and sachipapa. Lomo was a generous portion of meat with the right…read moreamount of onion and tomato to balance. Just enough fries. It could have used a touch more sauce. The flavor was good but needed just a slight bit more soy. Overall one of the top three I have had in Hartford. Nice job. The hotdogs and fries were also generous in portion size. Plenty of hotdog. Well done. Definitely will be back to try other dishes.

My boyfriend and I were heading to a early movie and wanted to grab a bite to eat beforehand. This…read moreplace was right across the street and we thought, what the heck, let's try out some Peruvian food. We sit down and are greeted, though I think they were shocked we were eating there...kind of strange. The waitress gives us menus and tells us that the seafood page is not available because the chef was not there...another weird sign. Long story short, we order but then the waitress comes back to tell us nothing is available on the menu and only the two specials (one chicken and one pork) are available. I ordered the beef special and my boyfriend ordered the chicken special and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Both specials came with chicken noodle soup, beans and rice. SO GOOD!!! I would have given this dish a 4 star and the restaurant had we not had a weird experience. I would like to try some of the items on the menu next time but will be sure the chef is there. Nice little hole in the wall! Another thing, the glasses smelled a little off so maybe bring a bottle of water. Tip: credit cards are accepted!

I've had lomo saltado from here once before. It's been great both times but this time I got takeout…read morewhich resulted in the sauce spilling all over the bag (something to be mindful of!). I enjoyed the dish, and the takeout experience was pleasant but I did take a star off because there were no utensils in my bag even though I made that request when I called. I was picking up from an outdoor event and had to go back to grab some which was a bit annoying. I thought the taste of the dish was great. The steak was tender and I like my sauce on the sweeter side so I was happy. The rice wasn't nauseatingly fluffy which I was wearing of because I've been having that issue with a lot of places recently. I'd order takeout again but would just be mindful to check for everything before leaving.

The service was good, but as soon as you step into the restaurant theres a very strong smell of…read moremildew and that immediately threw me off but we were in a large group so we stayed. We ordered a bunch of food and it didn't take too long to come out, we had multiple rounds of drinks and the pacing on refills was also good. The main problem was the food. Most of the food was ok. I ordered lomo saltado a lo pobre and my husband ordered chupe de camarones. My dish was pretty good. The steak and eggs were over cooked unfortunately but again the meal was fine. My husband's chupe however was really not good. The shrimp was very overcooked, the broth was bland and oily and thin. He ate his egg and left the rest alone. All the dishes were pretty expensive so we asked to have our soup comped but we were told we could not because the waitress asked twice is everything was OK and my husband didn't say anything til the end (although I feel that if someone isn't touching their food it's usually a sign). Feels like a strange rule but i did honestly deduct 1 star because of this. The menu is large and expensive, so it does feel like a gamble if something is that bad but we still cant get 1 in 7 entrees comped. We are a peruvian family (6 adults) and we all felt similarly.