Oh my!!! I am very adventurous with food & I'll try anything once & I've never had Brazilian food…read more The food truck was parked in a lot down by my Dr's office so my friend, Laurie & I stopped for lunch. She ordered the fried tostones with the garlic sauce & I got the fried chicken. I asked for the fries separate. They gave us a "buzzer" while we waited. We sat in Laurie's car & shared our meals. Boy, that chicken was something else! Not what I expected, but I wasn't disappointed either.

"Samba in the rain oh baby, Samba in the rain…read moreLet's get down and dirty Don't bother to explain" (Grateful Dead) The folks who staffed the Sambas food truck at the Talcott Mountain Collective get a gold medal in hard work and non-stop action. They were handling the crowd lined up at their truck, while simultaneously delivering huge trays of tacos to parties inside the brewery. Their menu specializes in Brazilian fare - Coxinha (Chicken croquettes), empanadas, tacos, tostones, chicken with fries and a guava sauce, and a Brazilian Stir Fry. I put my money down on that Brazilian Stir Fry. Maccarao Na Chappa ($15) reminded me of a Lo Mein with a Brazilian accent! It was a beauty of a stir fry with noodles, chicken, Brazilian sausage, and vegetables. It blended Brazilian and Asian influences into an absolutely delicious dish with a great sauce that tasted like soy, garlic, and onions. Everything is made to order, so preparation took a while, but the finished product was well worth the wait. Their food truck is a familiar sight around Hartford, and it was a treat to see them out in the Farmington Valley on an outdoor music night.

I love coming to this location. This one is my favorite. I go to is the lomo saltado. The service…read moreis quick in the ambiance is small and intimate. Great authentic Peruvian food.

Piolin is probably my main go-to Peruvian restaurant. I love the calm atmosphere. It seems like…read moreeven when it's busy, patrons are calm and the flow is smooth. The food is amazing, specifically the Lomo Saltado. I'd like to say I get adventurous but honestly I usually stick to the Lomo. It never disappoints. The Chicha beverage is also my favorite. Refreshing and delicious. I doordashed a 32oz cup the other day with some food, and it was so great to open my fridge and enjoy it when I wanted it. Service can be a bit of a hit or miss, but staff is nice and do work hard.

I can't believe they only have 3 reviews. My boyfriend and I have been craving Dominican food since…read morewe moved and boy was this the best of the best. I got the pork shoulder mofongo and he got the pork chops and rice! Everything tasted out of this world! Since we didn't want to dine in today we opted for take out, the staff was spectacular and took great care of packing the order. 10/10 would recommend.

I just going to say the food was so GOOD omg the Mofongo was so yummy and the pork 100% recommendread more

Mama Nena Food Truck has always been a staple at GastroPark. Whether I'm there at daytime or in the…read moreevening it's always there with its beaming colors, ready to feed the guests. It wasn't until last night when I tried something from their menu for the first time. I got the Fried Calamari. The little basket was $9.99. We had to wait for no more than 15 minutes for the buzzer to go off. Unfortunately these were a disappointment. The calamari was very oily and cold. There were also some fried zucchini, and maybe some peppers. The red sauce for dipping was good, but would've been better if the calamari was decent. There was a vinegary under taste which I didn't mind. The bottom line is it didn't taste or look fresh or appetizing. There might be other tasty options at Mama Nena.

I wanted to share feedback about my lunch today. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. I…read moreordered the Brussel sprouts and the chicken pinchos -- the food was extremely oily and didn't taste fresh. I only ate a small amount before throwing it out, and I actually felt sick afterward. This was a waste of my lunch break, and definitely not enjoyable. I really hope the quality can be improved, because right now the food is not at the level it should be.

Amazing Colombian Restaurant with all the delicious breakfast treats and a very extensive appetizer…read moreand dinner menu. My dream meal is the Bandeja Paisa. Three meats, egg, sweet or fried plantain, arepa, rice and beans. I traded the beans for the salad this time and added an egg. So great and cooked by people who care.

It's been Years years Years since I've been. I had taken the day off , I had an appointment and I…read morewas in the area.Figured it was the best time to swing by and grab a bite and bring some goodies home. I would normally would have loved to come Sundays for breakfast but they are closed. It's small inside with a few tables. Many orders coming in for take out. I ordered a Stuffed Arepa with Steak. I had a hard time choosing because everything looked so good! Prices were great! My arepa, had so much steak, it was cheesy and delicious . Tender, seasoned perfect and i couldn't even finish it because it was so much. Such a great spot selling Colombian Burgers and hotdogs, Colombian breakfast and more! Owners are so Pleasant! I'd love to go back since they do close early! The open early and close early! Have a nice Colombian breakfast and a good cup of coffee!

A very authentic Colombian dining experience…read more The juices, empanadas, variety of plates are all delicious.

Ok so I guess so far I've had 25 check-ins here. What does this even mean?!?!? Aaaaah I tried…read moresomething new. It's the steak with the seafood and OMG it was just the best thing I've ever ate? I mean is that a thing? It's so good I stopped myself from eating the whole thing because I wanted left overs. anyway the service is always great. Food is delicious and the price you can't beat. And I always get the empanadas. Alwa

This is the second time I have bought something from this truck. Where I live has food trucks come…read moresome nights and the first time I tried this place, the wait was a long time. They were supposed to be here from 4-8 and I didn't time how long it was taking but I went up there twice and they claimed that they were waiting for the rice to finish. I probably was one of the first customers so I figured they might not have been ready and they had given me a free soda and a free dessert and extra pork so I wasn't too irritated about the situation. Plus the people who work the truck are very nice. Today, I was incredibly annoyed because I should have just cooked like I planned to. My food would have gotten done faster than they boxed up the food I bought. I paid almost 60 dollars including a tip to wait almost an hour for two pork bowls and rice. I wasn't given a wait time when I ordered the food so I just went to sit in my car outside my building since I figured it wouldn't take that long. After half an hour I decided to go see why the thing they gave me hadn't buzzed yet. When I went over, they were chatting up other customers having a great time. I asked about my order and they claimed it had been called already, so I figured it was just a mistake, but then someone else said they were still waiting on one more pork bowl. So I went inside, put away my groceries, washed my dishes, took out the trash and finally when I returned the food was done. If they ever come back here, I won't be spending my money with them, as nice as they are, they have held up my time twice and the food isn't worth my time. Oh and all I got for all that wait was a "God bless you" so I hope the Lord blesses them with better time management and that we never meet again.

I first visited La Cocina Cubano Food Truck about a year ago, with the intention of trying a Cubano…read moresandwich, but I got distracted by a Chicken Fricassee special they had that day. I finally tried the Cubano today, and it's the best Cubano sandwich I've had in CT. I know everybody is anxious to hear a guy originally from the Ohio suburbs break down a Cubano sandwich. So hear you go. Many CT places make good Cubanos, but they're more Cubano-adjacent than authentic. I don't think anybody but La Cocina gets the bread right in CT. The owners' Dad is Cuban and has owned a bakery. He makes the bread for these Cubanos. The bread is what you would find at the good Miami bakeries and sandwich shops. Fresh. Thin. Wide. Tasty. It has terrific color and texture when it's pressed on a Plancha. A lot of CT places have some good ingredients for their Cubanos, but the balance of ingredients and flavors is wrong in some way. A Cubano has two flavorfully impactful ingredients -- Mustard and Pickles. Although ham can be too salty in large quantities, the remaining Cubano ingredients are more or less mild. Swiss has less salt than many cheeses. And the pork umami flavor is subtle as well. I find some places ruin their sandwiches with an overly aggressive mustard or distracting pickles. La Cocina's Cubano flavors are perfectly balanced, and really allow the juiciness and umami flavors of the slow roasted citrus Mojo marinated pork and the texture of the bread to stand out. The sliced pickles are tasty and almost have a slight Gherkin vibe to the brine, and the mustard is mild and applied in a quantity that complements and doesn't overpower anything. The Swiss was perfectly melted and stretchy, and its mild flavor was just right. I highly recommend La Cocina's Cubano. Check their Socials to find the truck at locations such as near Bushnell Park and Trinity College. 5 Stars

I didn't get a chance to take pics , but the food was good but needed a smidge of salt. I ordered…read morethe small rice and chicken and the chicken was falling off the bone, literally. I also ordered a pastellios de carne but they gave me one with cheese and sauce instead that reminded me of pizza. Lastly , my favorite was rellenos de papa and theirs was pretty good. I also ordered a coco drink that was basically coconut and it was good. The lady who took our order was really nice and the food was done so fast . We literally did not have to wait any time at all. There was also a bar that a few people were hanging out at enjoying themselves. I don't live here, but I would definitely come back if I did.

Food is always delicious! I've ordered trays of food for a party and it did not disappoint!…read more Everyone is always pleasant and friendly. The dining area is cozy and culturally inviting to sit and enjoy a meal!