I have visited this store several times in the past 3-4 months and I'm never disappointed. I've…read moreonly tried the empanadas and desserts but they have much more to offer. Always, clean and quick service every time I visit. There's no place to sit and eat but that does not take away from the high quality food they serve. I always eat the food before I can do a proper reaction video. It's just too good. anyhow, if you're in the Hamden area, stop by and try for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

The empanadas are always fresh and ready to go. My personal favorite are the chicken chipotle…read moreempanadas. Would definitely recommend!

La Bouriquenna has a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The food had great authentic flavor, but…read morethe service was a bit slow and one dish wasn't as hot as expected. Overall, a good spot for Caribbean food, just a few small things to improve.

MUY BIEN !! I might be exaggerating just a bit, but the flavors took me back to a few trips I took…read moreto Puerto Rico ! Everything was delicious. The service was great, I was welcomed with open arms and I had the option to order in spanish or english. The shop is a bit small, but everything looked freshly made, seats for customers to enjoy their meals or take out options. The price was good, I'm from NY so whenever I eat puerto rican food I am able to get it at an affordable price. In CT it's always been over 20-25$, but I got a medium plate of Pernil, rice and beans, 2 alcapurrias, and 2 plates of plantain for 18.50$

Terrible hard food. I don't know what happened here, I used to love it ... but every time I give…read morethem another chance, it's worse smh. My jaw hurts trying to chew the rock hard fish and empanadas. Instant regret every time smh

Small hole in the wall restaurant with parking on the side of the street that makes it difficult to…read moresometimes get a space. Food is ok I have had their combo plates with the roasted pork, chicken, rice and beans along with trying the different types of empanadas they offer. Meat is a bit dry it sits out under warming lights waiting to be served. Beans are good and the rice is too. Customer service is rough Pricing is a bit high in my opinion as they fill the container with rice and beans and then put a little bit of meat

It's not often you get a Central American Latin joint in the valley. As the husband of a…read morehondureña, it has been a struggle. The soup, the pupusas, the tamales. You have to try it all! You might need to brush up on your Spanish though!

Oh my God! This place is amazing! I used to work for a Spanish restaurant so I can't get enough of…read morethis type of food. The place is beautiful. The pupusas and tamales were incredible, and the ladies were so sweet :-) Thank God I live right up the road. And the prices are Great! We really appreciate that. My freshly squeezed orange juice from the machine they have in the back was dope. You need to try the pupusas and the tamales. Like now.

We catered lunch for our office from Castillo & Sons, and everything was absolutely fantastic!…read more Delivery was on time and seamless. The food was fresh, flavorful. Ordering process was smooth and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. We will definitely order from them again. We ordered the Latin Sensation & the Asian fusion.

Above and beyond customer service, food presentation and flavor! Highly recommended for both…read morecorporate and private events! From the very first consultation call with Yezzy down to the the set up of the food and outstanding service and flavor, Castillo & Sons Cuisine will leave your guests asking, "Who made this?!" Thank you Castillo & Sons for continuing to serve up some truly authentic flavor and soul food! Que Rico!

Hidden gem ! Great Latin American food. Services was great & owner made a special trip to our table…read moreto tell us the name of a drink that we couldn't remember that they make & tell us about upcoming band. We sat outside on a gorgeous night. All the food was wonderful! Get the beef & chicken empanadas to start. You won't be disappointed! Excellent restaurant, staff & owner. Can't wait to go back .

Chifrjo is an amazing Ansonia Main Street dining experience! Beautifully renovated, food is delish…read moreand service is amazing. If you love Latin cuisine there's a variety of everything! Mexican, Costa Rican, etc. Also has a variety of items if you're looking for a burger etc.

I was craving tres golpe all week before purchasing this after an awesome Zumba class. Firstly,…read morearriving at the restaurant everyone was super kind the woman with the glasses at the register it's just super sweet and reminds me of home. I do not regularly cook Dominican cuisine despite that being my culture, so I'm grateful I found this location that I can continue coming to

So ordered dinner yesterday for pick up.....once my husband brought it home, I realized they didn't…read moregive us the correct amount of pernil so I called and they realized they gave me half the amount I ordered so was a bit annoyed that had to go back out, and due to the inconvenience you would think they gave me a little extra but they didn't....no big deal....the pernil was good, a tad salty but good! The rice and beans was ok. A bit bland and no gravy or anything to go on it so it was a bit dry. We also ordered a whole chicken which was pretty good and ordered fried pork belly which was the most disappointing thing, it was dry and tasted like it was refried. Overall, not sure it was worth the $60.

Excellent food and good portions. Came here twice so far and their steak bowls are delicious!read more

Great food and service. I don't write reviews often but I would check this place out!!!!read more

We've been here more than a couple times from picking up full platters of food to running in for a…read morecouple pan de bono. We love this spot. The people are wonderful. The food is fresh. Everything is ready in their hot bar so it's so easy to go grab a meal or two! We love their juices and their packaged items too. Just a great spot.

I tried some pastries earlier this week and they were delicious, so I had to go back to try the…read moreBandeja Paisa and let me tell you of all the Colombian restaurants that I have been to in the state this one is by far the best place. The seasoning of the Frijoles is like back home, from the Chicharrón to the chorizo and the arepa this dish is worth trying. Please visit the restaurant you will not be disappointed. Thank you Delicias El Paisa see you soon

On a recent visit to New Haven to see an exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, we hoped to…read morehave dinner at one of our favorite restaurants (Barcelona Wine Bar), but they were fully booked with a Yale event. In a display of restaurant solidarity , they recommended that we try Vinas Wine & Tapas. As it turned out, we have a NEW favorite in New Haven! We arrived a bit early and were cheerfully greeted by Mike G, our server. The atmosphere was welcoming and relatively quiet, since their musical offering does not start as early as our 5:00-7:00 PM time slot on a Tuesday. We had asked for the waiter Christian because he had been mentioned in several of the Yelp reviews, but Mike proved that the service compliments should go to everyone. First, the tapas: We enjoyed all five of the tapas we chose. The "Calamares" were lightly battered and crispy. The Vinas salad was fresh, with tomatoes, cheese, corn, and croutons. The pork belly was delicious and more meaty than expected . The oyster mushrooms were presented with onion crisps. The baked birria empanada was stuffed with brisket style beef. Each of these "courses" was a unique delight to the palate, and for me and my partner, it was completely satisfying. In keeping with the spirit of a "wine bar," Vinas offered a flight of 4 wines in 3 ounce glasses, and after hearing about our food choices and wine preferences, Mike chose the wines for us, giving us a chance to taste some less familiar offerings. We had the Felino Malbec 2024 (Argentina), which became our favorite for its full-bodied and deep flavor. Our second wine was a unique Don Abel (private label) from Wallingford CT, made by one of the relatives of the owner, specially for Vinas. This one reminded us of the local wines one might receive in a B&B in the Loire Valley in France. The final two wines were both from Chile: Reserva Carmenere 2023 and Cabernet Sauvignon Marques de Casa Concha 2022. Both were excellent wines. It was great fun to have Mike choose the wines for us, and we really enjoyed the variety that the flight offerings gave to us. Of course, we had to try a dessert, and Mike recommended the Toffee Cake. We had heard that the owner claimed that some people cried with joy after eating it. Although we restrained ourselves, we had to agree that this was an extraordinary conclusion to a fabulous meal. Overall, this was a great experience for us, and we heartily recommend Vinas Wine Bar and Tapas for a relaxing and welcoming dinner. Some reviews I had read suggested that the portions were too small for the price. I have to disagree. My partner and I love food, and this was plenty. And the price was reasonable. Including tip and tax, we spent about $75 each.

We stopped in for apps on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a glass of wine, ceviche, and skewers…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly, full of energy, and efficient. The ceviche was excellent, everything was cooked throughout by the citrus. The portion size is small for $19 and it could have used a side of bread or tortillas to soak up the delicious citrus based broth. The skewers were also excellent. They were cooked perfectly, super tender, juicy and flavorful. They cooked them with a seasoning and had a delicious chimi on top.