We're travel writers and have eaten at many restaurants over the years (and miles). As the Farmer's…read moreInsurance company ad says, We know a thing or two because we've seen (eaten) a thing or two." We had a fabulous meal this evening at El Tapatio. Each of the 4 of us ordered something different and we all agreed the food coming out of the kitchen here may be the best Mexican food we've ever had. Fresh and really flavorful. Service is extraordinary! If you go, say hi to the owner (Daniel). Friendly, funny and hard working. We'll definitely be back!

My mom chose this restaurant for lunch to celebrate her 73rd birthday; she has been talking about…read moreeating here all week and so I was very excited to try it because I love Mexican food. We were the only ones in the restaurant today at lunch. Our food was promptly served and my mom really enjoyed her Miguel's Tacos, however my chicken enchiladas left a lot to be desired. They were smothered with cheese that tasted like plastic. The sauce tasted like watered down tomato paste. The meal didn't taste right and the visual of the cheese piled up on the side of my plate made me feel queasy. It was even sunken into my beans. My gut was telling me to just stop eating altogether.. On top of this, our waiter, Juan, never came by to ask how we were doing or to fill our water. He seemed totally disinterested in serving us, with no enthusiasm whatsoever, a complete lack of energy in all he did. When he finally returned after we were done eating, I expressed my disappointment about my lunch (which I wish I could have told him sooner so maybe I could have tried something else), and thankfully he removed my meal from the bill. He also apologized for abandoning us at our table. (Adding that nobody even came over to re-fill our salsa, and my mom had to ask the girl helping Juan twice for a refill.) Overall I was really let down by this experience. I love Mexican food and I was excited to come here. I still pressed the 18% tip button when I checked out because my mom enjoyed her tacos, however when I reviewed the receipt after I left I found that their calculator includes the food AND Connecticut state tax as the basis for their tip calculation! Unacceptable!! When businesses do this, it really upsets me. I'm mad at myself for not inputting my own tip, but I honesty did not feel good after lunch. I've been burping constantly since I left and I can tell that the food I ate has upset the balance of the my microbiome =( I feel like I have plastic in my stomach. I will not come back to the restaurant and I'm hesitant to recommend it. Wish we went to our usual Mexican spots instead (Ochos, Puerto Vallarta).

Pleasantly surprised!!! I was visiting family in Connecticut and I told my Aunti I was in the mood…read morefor Mexican and she said that I had to come here as it was the best. Honestly I was not expecting much as I was in New England and I am from the PNW and married to a Latina. First off they served their salsa in a small craft which I thought was really cool. However the salsa was very mild and lacking flavor. Now being married to a Latina I like spice. So I asked our server for spicy salsa and it did not disappoint. Slightly Smokey with a really nice kick on the back end. I ended up eating the whole ramekin. When I ordered my meal the Chili Colorado and asked for it to be spicy and once again it was spot on. The steak was tender and melted in your mouth and the sauce was the perfect consistency that would have impressed my MIL. For not expecting much in upstate western Connecticut this place is a hidden gem! Thank you!

Still excellent. Quality can suffer a little when crowded or a large group. And the prices are now…read moremuch higher. Not the value it once was.

Food was good! Service was excellent!…read moreOur waiter Salvador V really made our night out an awesome one. We highly recommend this restaurant.

I think this is the best Puerto Vallarta location! The location was clean, the service was great…read more(very attentive) and we loved the queso fundido. I don't think it's my most favorite Mexican food, but their queso fundido actually was the best, and everything else was good, too. I think the Newington location is bigger, but I prefer the food here.

Mexican food truck that's menu is designed by the chef of Millwrights…read more The truck is set up right next to Millwrights, and their are a good amount of outdoor picnic tables for seating that are right on the water You place your order at the truck, and then take your number to your seat My GF and I each got a margarita, and I got 3 tacos (one chicken, mushroom, and fish). Everything was delicious

I came here with a few friends recently not really knowing too much of what to expect. I know this…read moreisn't a year-round restaurant and is technically operated by most of the same staff as Millwright's, but I needed to review it to share with others how great I thought it was! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Because I'd never been before, they explained that we ordered at the top of the stairs and they would deliver our food to a table after we sat down at one. The staff at Millwright's is great, so it isn't surprising that they were here too! The space itself is casual. I came on a weekday evening and there were several empty tables remaining, and the weather outside was perfect. From the pictures, you can tell that they are creating a tiki atmosphere, which was perfect for the space. I could imagine that on a rainy or humid day though, it might be a little less than pleasant to eat outside. The food really earned this place such a great review. I've been to a handful of restaurants recently locally where I had high expectations, and I was disappointed. That was not the case here! The drinks were great (we had El Guapos), and all of the food was delicious. My favorite items were the mushroom 'chorizo' nachos and the Baja fish taco. The 'chorizo' didn't taste much like true chorizo and wasn't spicy, but I didn't care because it was still delicious! The corn chips seemed fresh and all the flavors worked well together. I would recommend to anyone local to try this place this summer. It has amazing food and a great, casual atmosphere. I'll definitely be returning here before the summer is over!

Honestly, I expected a different outcome when I asked for tacos. Service was good, staff was…read moreincredibly kind, but maybe I made the wrong choice out of something I would have liked here. I had gotten the wrong impression and assumed that they would grill the tacos like they would a birria taco, but now thinking how there was no caldo (sauce) to cook the tacos off of. I asked for the soft tacos, and if they could warm it up, but it was only warmed up with the taco on a grill for a few seconds. Overall, the tacos and nachos w/salsa weren't that great. The nachos were more on the stale side and the tacos were something I felt anyone could put together. Food still did taste fresh such as vegetables and meat. Also, the seating was nice overall, many seats and space.

Takeout review:…read more Salsa Fresca is a fast casual Mexican restaurant. It's a franchise with multiple locations in New York and Connecticut. It reminded me of Moe's and Chipotle. This place has been on my list to try, so I was excited to finally check it out. I ordered the Tijuana Mama which is a burrito with Mexican rice, ground beef, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, sour cream, and guacamole. You get to pick a sauce and salsa to go with it; I chose the mango habanero and sweet chipotle salsa. The burrito was tasty and the sauce and salsa amped it up. It also came with tortillas chips and salsa as a side. The food tasted fresh; I know it's not real Mexican food but for Americanized Mexican food, it's pretty decent. In the end, yes I would order from them again!

A staple in the Simsbury community for many many years, I think over 60!…read more My friend made the journey up from Farmington and met me for dinner here, and it was a wonderful experience From the moment we walked in, we were greeted friendly and seated Our friendly server came over and took our order for drinks. We both ordered pink lemonades. I was craving a burger so I had a 1/3 pound burger and then included a sauce and toppings from like a McDonald's Big Mac burger. My friend ordered a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato mayonnaise, and onion We ordered a large order of onion rings to accompany our burger After a 5 to 7 minute, wait the burgers arrived! My burger arrived, exactly as I ordered a medium rare. This burger was hand formed 1/3 pound of fresh hamburger. It was so juicy. It was also grilled with love. The toppings were spot on would like having a big Mac. I loved the soft roll. So fresh so spongy so delicious. The onion rings were on point, and there were so many in my order. I took some home. These are some really good rings. The pink lemonade was so tart and delicious ice cold. It was perfect on this warm day. Another great experience in this institution called Antonio's! With so many choices around. The best bang for the buck is right here, in Simsbury. Always clean restrooms parking is a breeze, and I didn't check out the new bar connected to this place but someday I will We were treated like family, and it was such a welcoming and perfect experience

It was a quick Sunday through Simsbury where my wife and I decided to stop in for a bite! As…read morealways, Antonio's did not disappoint. The food was excellent. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were crispy. (Sometimes curly fries are too soft imo). My chicken parm was excellent. Served with pasta. The nice part was also the prices. Very reasonable. Service was also excellent and extremely attentive. My only disappointment was Pepsi products, but I know the red label that I like is not small business friendly. The decor is fun. American Pickers has nothing on Steven's collection. Just wondering where his tap shoes are from Ms Gloria's!?

I was coming home from the airport and was craving something. Wasn't quite sure what and then I…read moredecided to go with Italian. I went here for lunch and it was spectacular, they had just opened at 11:30am and I was the first one in and they were ready to go. I got to pick where I would sit. Walking in the decor was really nice, a lot of dark woods and the warm lighting made the whole place feel super cozy and inviting. For my meal I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana and a 10 inch Pepperoni Pizza. The chicken was breaded perfectly and covered in the most delicious sauce and melted cheese. The pizza was just as amazing with a great crust and plenty of pepperoni. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and the portions were great. The service was excellent from start to finish since they were so prepared for the lunch crowd. If you are ever in the area or flying in and need a fantastic meal, I highly recommend checking this spot out. I will definitely be back!

La Figata is one of my favorite places to eat in Granby, CT. The Old World Italian ambience is…read moreclassic, and the seating areas in the front of the house are beautifully sun lit. The restaurant is always shiny clean and with inviting hosts as soon as you walk in the door. The Rhode Island Calamari with fried chilis was so crispy, topped with sesame seeds and paired with a creamy tarter like sauce. The Illi Dilly was surprising tasty with the fried pickles, red onions and a creamy white ranch-like dressing. The Margarita pizza was brightly colored with quite flavorful sauce, and fresh mozzarella & Basil and the crust on the pie was thin and crunchy. The Bucatini with mushrooms and peas was delightfully al dente and robustly flavored with fresh herbs. Service is always welcoming and cheery here. We always look forward to our monthly visit. A job very well done, as usual!

We were greeted right away which was nice. They offer an abundance of unique flavors not seen…read moreelsewhere. They also offer bigger straws which I love. I truly dislike that so many ice cream shops sell milkshakes with thin straws. The location was very clean as well.

Good choice for a quick bite at reasonable prices and casual atmosphere. This review is only for…read moreDeep Roots which is located in the same space as the ice cream part. They have smallish plate foods like sandwiches, wraps, salads, tacos and soups. Of the things we tried, we liked the clam chowder (chunky and not too salty), eggplant wrap (breaded), Bahn mi, and the falafel wrap (could have used a bit more protein) the most. The phoritto was okay but wasn't crazy about the wrap as the "wrapper" and it was dripping with liquid; adding a protein would have also been better. Because the sandwiches don't come with sides, portions feel smaller, hence the name street food. You order at the counter and your food is brought to you. Service was nice, though shared between the two sides of the location. Head over to the other side to get some of the best ice cream around.