This food is AMAZING!!!…read more I've been to a lot of Mexican spots when I was living in NYC and was always disappointed but happy at the same time because I love Mexican food. The first bite I took out of my burrito from Taqueria La Grande, made up for the 5 plus years I ate bland Mexican food. THIS FOOD WAS MADE WITH LOVE!!! You can taste it in EVERY BITE!!! And the SAUCES!!!!! OMG!!!

These are probably the best tacos I've ever had. Such a cute family restaurant…read more Everything was so fresh. I usually get the veggie tacos & my partner gets the birria tacos! The service is fast, food came out so quickly it is impressive! Definitely my go-to taco spot in the area!

These Taco's are amazing. The steak with chipotle is my favorite but when I tried the chicken with…read moreavocado sauce it was amazing too! My friend loved the pork with chipotle sauce and said that was the best taco they've ever had. Did I mention the beans were really good too along with the rice. The food is very very fresh. They were very fast and friendly. This place is a hidden gem!

Just not worth spending your money- while not my first time hopefully my last - the food is ok…read moremediocre I had a salad with some wilted lettuce- but worst of all the staff is not great - when I went there on 4/23/25 there was a server popping some kind of bags making very loud popping sounds - it was loud off putting and not professional made me run out- it was mildly busy - it has never been a good restaurant and clearly is now even worse

Went here with some friends and they were quick to move some tables to accommodate us. The wait…read morestaff were so friendly while serving us and we had amazing spicy margaritas! All of the plates are HUGE and I had nearly filled up on the amazing chips and salsa. Definitely a place to visit if you're in Hartford!

Great tacos! My mom was in town and I wanted to make sure we were eating authentic Mexican so we…read morewalked to El Sarape. Since we ordered takeout, the service was super quick and friendly. I could see myself coming for lunch and enjoying eating in. I love how colorful it is. We tried the chicken , Al Pastor, and steak tacos. My favorite was the Al Pastor because of the subtle sweetness. I feel like there's usually a struggle between these flavors and this taco was perfectly balanced. The steak was tender, but I think more lime would've helped Since the taco was a bit dry. The chicken was delicious. I asked for extra lime and they only gave me one. I do think the tacos are a bit dry so I would recommend asking for extra extra lime.

Good, cheap, and plentiful portions. A true dimond in the rough, worth a trek…read more Finished up a soccer tournament, looked for dinner and 3 of our options went up in smoke. So we looked for new places, and found this random hole in the wall Mexican place that was still open. So we made the trek to try this place out. The area is in the middle of an industrial park. an off-shoot from the main drag and tucked away. Once inside, the place is fairly nice! Lots of open space, friendly folk, and interesting decor. The chips were fresh fried and salsa was fresh, salty, limey, and very delicious. We opted for 7 tacos, guac, churros, and queso dip. The Queso was tasty, beefy, cheesy, and a great dip. The guac needed a little salt but it was a good chunky guac. The tacos were all solid, but needed sauce to kick them to the next level. thankfully they provided a very good roasted red pepper sauce, a green tomotillo sauce, and a strong brown mole which is earthy and sweet with a little spice. The churros are pretty solid as well. crispy and sugary bits of fried dough. We had plenty of leftovers as well. The price is surprisingly low for the quality you get. The portions are large and with everything being as tasty as it has been, this is a place I would be more than willing to make a trek to. It's tough to find, but if you get a chance feel free to hunt this place down!

Attended a going away happy hour on Friday (3/7). The staff was very accommodating, and we…read morebasically had the run of the bar area. The decor is what you would expect from a stereotypical Mexican restaurant in the US, and everything was clean and tidy. No complaints. I got shrimp and al pastor tacos to go. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either. I probably wouldn't go back on my own for just food, but I anticipate that I'll have the opportunity to try other food items at future happy hours, and I'm hopeful of being able to give this rating a bump.

This American-Mexican diner was such a great find! We chose to sit in the outdoor seating area, and…read moreit was the perfect day to enjoy a meal outside. The atmosphere was relaxing, clean, and family-friendly. One thing that immediately stood out was the menu. It's about 10 pages long, with an incredible variety of options. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, American classics, or Mexican favorites, there's truly something for everyone. The presentation is beautiful. The drinks are garnished with fresh flowers and slices of lemon or cucumber, making them feel extra special. Even the food is served with colorful touches like a slice of orange and a strawberry on a skewer, showing they really pay attention to the details. My kids enjoyed an orange juice and an apple juice. I ordered the mango dragonfruit lemonade, and it was refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect drink for a warm day. For my meal, I had the avocado toast topped with an egg and crispy bacon. It was fresh, filling, and absolutely delicious. The boys loved their meals too. One had the chocolate chip pancakes, which were fluffy and loaded with chocolate chips, while the other had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich served with crispy home fries. They also offer a great selection of specialty waffles and pancakes, giving us plenty of reasons to come back and try something new. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service was outstanding. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Between the delicious food, beautiful presentation, generous portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service, this is definitely a place we'll be returning to. I highly recommend checking it out!

Family friendly place. Food is always delicious with bilingual staff. There is likely a wait but…read moreit's worth it. I love coming here!

The best way to judge a restaurant sometimes is how they react when things don't go to plan…read more Ordered online and when I got there they said that they didn't have my order ready: issue with the Internet . Unfazed: my order was re-taken and my food was made quickly and my attempt to pay was refused. Good recovery Good experience Thank you

Tried the chicken adobo burrito and the agave street tacos. The music was so upbeat and happy and…read morethey were playing Selena Quintanilla when we came in. We loved the crunchy chips and salsa they bring to the table & would be back in a heart beat. Our service was excellent and chipper and we didn't feel rushed but felt attended to! Street parking can be a little challenging but there are ample lots nearby. Thank you so much :)

Great food and friendly service at great prices. They are open every night except Tuesday. (Despite…read morewhat yelp says)

This is a small spot with street parking. The service was quick and friendly. The seating area was…read moresmall but fit about 10-15 tables and I enjoyed looking around at the architecture. The environment and service were the best part of my experience. The food was good but not great, to be honest. However, I brought a meal home for my cousin and he really liked the food.

A small group of us wanted to give this place a try. Let me start with the positives…read more The bartender was attentive, friendly, and polite, and our food was served quickly. I really liked my margarita and the interestingly colored salsa. The atmosphere is great. I know that this space was previously an American-type restaurant, they did a nice job with the décor that is still being used. Not much of a Mexican vibe. Now for the negatives. The entrance was confusing--there was no real sign, or at least none that I noticed. My husband said the name was written on a piece of paper. Weird, but okay. The outdoor seating area was also seemed to be under construction, so maybe that will improve the overall experience once it's completed. Again, weird. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best and quite expensive for what you get. There were a couple of pescatarian options, but nothing that really jumped out at me. Overall, I got the impression that this may be more of an after-hours hangout for locals than a place focused on food. If they finish the outdoor area and make a few improvements, I'd be willing to give it another try, but for now, I'm just not sure about this place.

Came over for drinks after finishing up an event across the street. Juan was our bartender and was…read morea cool person to hang out with. He made my drink for me and it was delicious!!

I hadn't been to El Mercado in years and honestly forgot how great of a place it really is. They…read morehave four different food counters from different Hispanic countries (Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru and Colombia/Venezuelan). Being Dominican my self I find myself going to the Dominican counter but this time I went to the Peruvian Counter and ufff.. I am glad I did!! For about $13 I got a meal that easily feeds 2-3 people. Their meal consist of a choice of Rice which I chose "arroz chaufa" Fried rice and Shrimp and Fried beef. For salad I went with the potato salad and the chicken soup and chose a Passion fruit juice for my drink. Definitely a heavy lunch but I shared my big portion with a coworker and there were left overs. The only con I would say is finding parking could be a struggle but besides that it is worth venturing to this side of town.

El Mercado is a supermarket with a cool food court on Park Street in Hartford. The food court,…read morewhich includes a Mexican spot, a Peruvian spot, a Colombian spot and a Dominican spot was the draw for me. There's a bit of seating and I ate my Oxtail, fried plantains, and rice and beans there. It was very good. I imagine the market has a wider selection of foods and goods you might need for Hispanic and Latino cooking. The Parking Lot is a bit tricky, both in terms of finding a spot and navigating your way out if you're lucky enough to get into the lot. El Mercado is a classic Hartford place you should check out at least once. Four Stars

Another great visit to Ocho Café! This time I tried their Ocho bowl with grilled shrimp. The bowl…read morehad a really decent amount of shrimp and veggies, super filling. The blackjack margarita was sweet and subtle, and a good size for the price. The fried ice cream was a bit of a miss for me. I wasn't a fan of the cornflake (?) crust, but the ice cream went really well with the tortilla, cinnamon, and caramel sauce. Everyone was friendly as always!

Came with a group of 4 for an 8:15 reservation. We got there a bit early and were warmly greeted…read moreand they took us right in! We had such a good time and enjoyed the food to the point I forgot to take pictures! The decor is awesome, it's so colorful and eclectic. We had the table side guacamole which was made to our preferences. I had the Milanesa chicken taco special which was very good but the rice it came with was pretty dry and lacked flavor. Overall all I would definitely give Cafe Ocho another chance and come back!