The food here was so good. The restaurant has a really cool vibe, very Austin-like. It's tastefully…read moredecorated and just a fun place to hang out. Service was friendly and helpful. They also had a high chair for our baby although I wish the bathroom had a changing table. The sauces deserve a shoutout too. The red sauce was seriously spicy and the chipotle sauce was excellent. We ordered a little bit of everything. My wife loved the chicken taco although the chicken had a stronger smell than I personally prefer. The birria taco was so good and easily my favorite thing we ordered. My son got the Kids Beef Taco Box, which came with a taco, beans and rice, fries, and a drink. It was actually a pretty generous kids meal. The fries were unique, and after stealing a few from him, I really enjoyed them. He had the watermelon agua fresca. It was refreshing and paired really well with the food. The biggest downside was the pricing. The food was excellent, but it was expensive for what you get. Our order came out to about $50 with tip. It should've been closer to $25. That's the biggest thing keeping me from becoming a regular. I really enjoyed the food but it's hard to justify paying almost double what I think it's worth. Overall, I'd definitely recommend trying it because the food, sauces, and atmosphere were all excellent. I just wish the pricing was more reasonable.

I finally had the chance to try the Taco Project. The place itself is trendy looking with lots of…read moreseating space. It seems like a level up from a fast casual restaurant. I ordered a steak salad which was a bit on the spicier side for me but still tasty and fresh. I also tried some of their fresh juices. While I only sampled the horchata, this was so amazing and will definitely be back for it! My watermelon agua fresca was good but could've been a little sweeter. Prices here are on the higher end for the portion size you get.

I am a California transplant in year 20 of trying to find decent east coast Mexican…read more This place is cute and right down the street so had to try it - got one carne asada and one carnitas taco. Generously sized and well priced, good looking tacos. I enjoyed them with one exception. In NorCal, I am used to, crispy, browned carnitas. On the east coast, it's more like just "fatty mushy pork with occasional pieces of cartilage" :P I think this place is fine as long as you're not a carnitas snob like me. I'll probably come here again and just stick to carne asada y pollo.

Review for El Torito - Stamford, CT…read more So there I was on a blazing Monday afternoon, car in the shop, stomach growling like a telenovela villain--and El Torito just happened to be down the block, calling my name like a tortilla whisperer. From the outside, it's humble. Picnic tables chillin' under the trees like they're on siesta. Step inside, and it's got that cozy, no-frills, straight-up neighborhood vibe. A handful of tables, a big ol' fan, because air conditioning? Not today. And a TV on the wall pumping out reggaetón to keep things spicy. The place had a steady stream of locals rolling in for takeout, which is always a good sign in my book. The menu? A glorious cross-cultural Latin American mixtape. Mexican, Salvadoran, maybe even some Peruvian influence--it's like taking your taste buds on a backpacking trip without the altitude sickness. Bonus points for menu photos so you don't end up accidentally ordering goat brain stew (unless that's your thing). I ordered up the carne asada and a cold Coke, then sat back and let the meat magic happen. A few scrolls into my phone, my plate arrived - and Ay Güey, it was a vision. Grilled steak, marinated to perfection, lounging on a soft bed of Mexican rice, crowned with whole grilled green onions like a steak tiara. A side of creamy pinto beans, fresh tortillas, and two salsas: one a chunky pico de gallo(well, sort of), the other a smooth firewater(mild). And let me tell you - I devoured it. That carne asada didn't stand a chance. The meat was tender, smoky, and full of flavor. The rice was fluffy, the beans velvety, and everything was hot and fresh. No bite left behind. Paid at the counter with a smile on my face and carne-ful soul. El Torito isn't trying to impress you with bells and whistles--it's just bringing the heat with real-deal Latin American flavor, honest portions, and friendly vibes. Come hungry. Leave happy. Maybe a little sweaty.

Didn't realize this place existed until hubby was looking up a place for dinner…read more It was quiet here when we got here, only 1 other group. You have order when you arrive then you sit down at the table.

The tacos are excellent! The fish taco is perfectly fried, and the short rib taco was amazing. The…read moreplace isn't too big, with a ordering style where you walk in and place your food order before being seated. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is always checking on you. The vibe is chill and less stuffy than many spots in Darien. The prices are fair as well for a taco spot.

Welcome to the December 2024 edition of catching up on reviews!…read more Let's start off by mentioning that of all the places my work caters from, this place is one of the most frequent choices. Because of this, I had actually had food from this Qdoba for years without ever paying a visit. Recently we had Chipotle open on the Wilton side of the town line in this area. But if you want to cater to people and would like your Mexican fix, choose Qdoba! Their quality is actually a good deal better than what you get at your average Chipotle. And you are given more to eat. Now, despite this being something I have eaten quite a bit, the only other Qdoba location I have actually come across is the one at the Philadelphia International Airport! And of course, because that was in Philly, I opted to have a cheesesteak over their Qdoba. So yeah... Anyway, this past Friday night was my first time actually visiting the restaurant itself, and because of that, I got to choose what I had actually wanted from them instead of what I am given. When deciding what to order, one thing that instantly came to mind was to have the brisket birria in there. To put it in my buyer's perspective, I just recently had birrias for the first time at a food truck in Waterbury and I honestly found myself wishing I had had them sooner. Actually, I was originally going to introduce myself to the birria taco at Point Break Tacos and would have if they hadn't closed down the week before I was going to do it. I got the birria in a cheese-crusted quesadilla (because we all need cheese in our lives, including moi), and then I also had white rice, the 3-cheese queso, tortilla strips, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños in there. I got sour cream to go along with it, grabbed a Mexican soda, and I was talked into getting the guacamole as a side by employee recommendation. This quesadilla is cut into quarters, and the tray they served it in can actually transform into a take-home box. Gotta say, these were pretty good. They still won't come close enough to completely filling in the hole left behind by Point Break, but for now they will do just fine if I need my Mexican fix after a night of treadmill running. The interior is also pretty cool-looking if you want to let your eyes wander around a bit.

We visited Qdoba and were impressed with the quality of the food. We've ordered take home and have…read moreeaten at the restaurant before and found the food, quality and their service to be exceptional. They are generous with the portions unlike Chipotle and we found them to be 100% better than Chipotle. They're friendly and very helpful. No more Chipotle for us. Now it's all Qdobo. We definitely recommend !

This is basically Chipotle if Chipotle were actually a clean establishment. The food array is set…read moreup the same, and it's mostly a grab and go place although you can certainly eat inside. I've had Guac Time twice: once in a delivery and then an in-person visit tonight. When I had Guac Time from this location last, I had the birria tacos and an order of Oreo churros. Yeah, for some reason that is a thing, it's something I didn't know was a thing until I had them delivered, and I'm not mad they exist. I will say the portion sizes from my delivery order was disappointing. I only got two churros when I had them when most places would do 6 in a group with churros that size. The birrias were also under portioned. In addition, they needed the consome to elevate the flavor. While they do have good consome, birria tacos should be able to pull the weight on their own as well. If I had just written a review after the delivery, this would have been a 3-star review that was closer to a 2. Tonight's order was what brought this up to a 4, albeit it's still more of a 3.5. This time around, I got the loaded nachos bowl and the tres leche to go. I didn't really want to be staying in and risk being stuck in the middle of a nor'easter. That would have been no bueno. But the nachos were actually really good! The chips that didn't get drowned in the toppings were crispy, the cheeses were flavorful, the beef barbacoa was tender, and the chicken was moist. Overall, these nachos were a win and I'd definitely get them again because the flavors came together so well here! The nachos (besides the confirmed grilled chicken, beef barbacoa, and tortilla chips) had Mexican rice, black beans, nacho cheese, fajita veggies, Queso Blanco, Sour Cream, Chipotle Sauce, and red onions. Similarly, the tres leech tasted good and actually felt like a real portion this time around. I think overall it is worth trying at least once if you're in the area. I'd probably want to try more things too just to see what the rest of their food is like. But from what I had, I can say tonight had the better food. If I order again, we'll see what's more consistent.

Food service was great prices was reasonable and the food was amazing it was a great experience…read more First time I went there today. I really enjoyed it. They have a variety there, which is great.

My family and I love the nachos and very friendly customer service! Definitely recommend!read more

Here is all you need to know: I am tough on restaurants and hard to please. The food here is…read morefantastic! It's fresh, and the menu has lots of different options. So go and eat in or take out. You won't be disappointed. I've tried all the local Mexican spots. This is the best one around. Try it!

Stopped in during my lunch break around 1:30 on a Friday afternoon. Surprisingly, it wasn't busy at…read moreall for that time of day. I built my own burrito with the jerk chicken and mango salsa. I never had a jerk chicken burrito before, so I was curious. it was good, tasted fresh, and was packed with a hefty portion. My only complaint was that the mango in the salsa could have been riper...they were firm and didn't have the sweetness I was expecting. I also ordered the dulce de leche churro. Instead of serving the dulce de leche as a dipping sauce, it was piped inside the churro. It was tasty and something different, but I personally prefer having it on the side for dipping. It also felt a bit pricey for the size and quantity. One thing that stood out to me was the atmosphere behind the counter. The employees weren't unfriendly, but they didn't seem very happy either. The woman who made my burrito smiled when she handed it to me, which I appreciated, but throughout the process both employees looked a little down. It made me wonder if it's a tough place to work. this place feels more like a Chipotle style build your own taco bar than a traditional Mexican taqueria, and when I'm craving tacos, I usually lean toward more authentic spots, but I'd come back to try the birria tacos since I heard they were good. I will recommend coming here, if you're looking for a fresh, filling, fast casual meal.

This was our third time ordering from here, and we've had a great experience every time. We love…read morethat they offer Impossible meat as a protein option for their bowls, and the prices are very reasonable. Brian, who was working tonight, was especially friendly and welcoming, which made our visit even better. We'll definitely be back!

Can't say enough good things about this place. Both locations honestly…read more But just speaking about the location since it's closer to me. This is an express location so not a full restaurant. There are seats and tables inside. But only a couple and it's not ideal for bigger groups. The food is always good. Had various tacos, chicken and steak quesadillas. I would the cecina and the chicken tinga on tacos and quesadillas. These were excellent but that meat is so juicy. The pricing is somewhat decent for the area. Costs are going on but it's still delicious and quality has not gone down. I repeat quality has not gone down. The only issue is parking and it's a high traffic area on the corner of Stillwater Ave and West Main Street. But every now and then you can find parking around the area. Highly recommend both this express location and the full restaurant also located in Stamford at 866 E Main St.

Came here during lunch on a Friday, the place was pretty empty for 1:30pm. It's located on a very…read morebusy block; I am lucky I found parking out front. My cashier was friendly. There are no birria tacos on the menu, so I settled for some chicken tacos. It tasted like mixed thigh meat that didn't taste too fresh to me. I prefer white meat. Something was off. I appreciate I was given 3 sauces, enough for each taco. The place was clean but I feel like it could be more festive.. maybe add more color decor to the wall to create a cozier ambience.