Honestly, after a long, grueling, stressful summer, I needed something to celebrate surviving the last few months of 2026 and something to usher in new hope for the months ahead. As I was looking for places to go, I had come across this place, a beer bar that has been reviewed by a few of my fellow Yelpers in the past. You can get in from the Ironworks plaza of SoNo where you have places like The Spread, and it's located next door to Washington Prime. I sat myself at the bar and was greeted and handed a menu before I had even finished sitting down. Like another person who reviewed this recently pointed out, the menu is made up of global street food. You have some American choices to be sure, but you also get options from South Korea, Peru, Italy, Denmark, Japan, and even Vietnam. There's a very hip ambiance within that brings this place to life. It seems like the theme they were going for here was travel. On one of the wall paintings, you can see a train, much like the ones I'm on almost every single day. You got road crossings, speed limit signs. It's kind of like taking a road trip without leaving the comfort of your own area. If, of course, that road trip includes taking a bridge across the vast Pacific Ocean or the much closer Atlantic Ocean. And if such a road trip kept high energy throughout. The people working here are attentive and efficient. For my order, I nabbed 3 Amelia's to drink, Chinese Pork Ribs for the appetizer, and the Churrasco from Argentina for the entree. The Amelia is a Ketel One base with blackberry, elderflower, lemon, and mint. It tasted every bit as purple as it looked, and Ketel One vodka is always a staple when it comes to vodka's. It was also a very strong drink. Maybe I'm more of a lightweight than I'd previously thought, but I was definitely getting tipsy before I had even gotten my third drink, hence why I reviewed this today and not last night. I will say that I was tempted to do sake again before I went with Amelia, but I didn't really want to just do sakes on my outings. As for the food, it was delicious, but I did have some notes worth sharing. Starting with the Chinese ribs, they're cut up into small bite-sized pieces. Of course, they're also bone-in ribs, so only a bit over half of each piece was actual meat. This made me wonder what process this went through before serving to be able to pull off such a clever presentation. The sauce and meat were at least good, and the sesame seeds were a nice garnish to the dish, as well as the onions. Moving on to the Churassco, this was, in the words of the menu a "seared steak skewer with chimichurri sauce, served with French fries". For the record, I requested medium-well. If that makes me a monster, then so be it. Guess I'm a monster for not wanting raw steak. It was also the most expensive entree on the menu, clocking in at $23. What the menu does not mention is that there is also a dipping sauce that comes with the dish, and honestly, they should have included that in the description when printing out the menu because it was goddamn delicious and so much fun to dip my fries in! And while we're on the topic of the fries, they were piping out and genuinely really good. They knew how to season these and serve these fresh. As for the steak, it was still very tender and juicy, and the chimichurri sauce added another depth of flavor to this steak. Honestly, if not for the chimichurri, I might have mistook this for a French dish. I will say that French fries don't go together as well with chimichurri as they do with whatever the dipping sauce was. Maybe it was a Big Mac sauce, or maybe it was something a little cheesier than that? Whatever it was that complimented the fries perfectly. Chimichurri once the dipping sauce and steak were gone slightly overpowered the fries. But all-in-all a very delicious dinner and well worth ending the summer on a high not on. read more

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This is a high energy hipster chic spot in SoNo. The walls are covered in graffiti, (gives me NYC vibes) and there's usually a DJ spinning hip hop, so just a heads up...it gets loud and crowded, but in the best way possible for a fun night out with friends. Im a fan of outdoor courtyard they share with The Spread, fyi: it's dog-friendly. The menu is inspired by global street food, and everything is served in paper bowls with plastic utensils. We recently visited on Cinco de Mayo for their Taco Tuesday special, and honestly, all you can eat tacos for $22 is an absolute steal. They also run $5 Arepa Wednesdays, which is perfect if you're trying to keep things budget friendly. I tried a few tacos and appreciate the corn tortillas. The Al Pastor was easily my favorite, which surprised me because I don't usually go for pork. The meat was juicy, topped with real grilled pineapple, and paired perfectly with the spicy árbol sauce. We also tried the Birria, which had rich, tender slow-braised brisket, though I did wish it came with the traditional consommé for dipping. The Chicken Tinga was decent, but I'm just not a huge tinga person in general. The Veggie taco was a good vegan option, packed with sautéed potatoes and peppers that gave a nice break from all the meat-heavy choices. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the churros with ice cream for dessert. Even on a busy holiday night, the staff really stepped up. Eric handled the pressure like a pro, and Chris kept everything spotless despite the constant crowd. This place is definitely more about the lively atmosphere and the "United Nations" of flavors than a quiet, traditional dinner experience. Perfect for a group hang, casual date night, or anytime you want good energy with your meal. read more

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Came on taco Tuesday, $22 for all you can eat tacos. You can add a drink for extra, but I passed. You can choose from five different tacos: fried shrimp, El Pastore, chicken, El, Pastor, veggie. The chicken was pretty dry, veggie had mushrooms. I think the El pastor was the best with juicy pork and pineapple. The only downside is you order 4 tacos the first order and then you can only order 2 at a time after that. I was just trying to maximize my taco eating and with the Tuesday night crowd it did probably take 10 minutes between orders. I think taco tequila taqueria has a better taco Tuesday all you can eat just based on speed of service and a little less busy with greater variety of tacos and allowing you to order more at once. Good atmosphere with DJ and music if you're into that, although for an old guy like me, it was kind of loud. read more

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Definitely one of my favorite places to take guests who come into town; the menu is varied and extensive based on global cuisine. I personally love the beef bulgogi and their pierogis. The drinks are tasty and service is always excellent, just know that it will be loud and usually crowded. During the summer the outdoor bar is a nice space to saddle up to. Outdoor seating is also available. read more

Always the best, so many options. Lately I've been really enjoying the chicken souvlaki, but some of my other favorites include the burger, ponchos, jerk patty, empanadas, Cobb Salad, and Pero's Caliente. Of course, can't forget about the Taco's, best in town, and El Segundo has THE BEST TACO TUESDAY in Fairfield County. Might be a bit biased but I really like the music , and it's great you can catch DJ Justo 3x a week Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday! Service is superb, everyone is a rockstar! read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Excellent place to eat tacos, the atmosphere was great very good music, the attention of the waiters and the excellent staff. Very cozy. Excelente lugar para comer tacos, el ambiente estaba genial muy buena música, la atención de los meseros y del personal excelente. Muy acogedor. read more

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Havnt been here in a long time. Came back for a visit when I was in CT visiting family. Service wasn't so great. They had pens yet tried to give us a pencil to sign the receipt, which we felt was weird because who is to say someone isn't just going to erase it? The vibe was cool, good music. The outside is beautiful. Didn't have any food this time, but they still have a late night menu which was cool. The servers are inattentive though, which makes it not really worth another trip in my opinion. read more

I arrived in El Segundo before my friends and asked for a bigger table, but I was seated near the bathroom. I requested a different seat, but the staff said it was for six people. My friends confirmed they'd arrive soon around seven peple, and the staff insisted those tables were for eight now, seeming unwilling to move us. After waiting 15 minutes for my friends, they finally gave her the table we requested, which felt like favoritism. I believe the place has potential, but the service seemed unmotivated; as someone from the service industry, I think guests should be prioritized, not given excuses. By the end, there were six of us. The bathrooms were terrible.. one had vomit, the other poop, and no toilet paper, more like a proto potty. Staff training and bathroom cleaning need improvement. I didn't even take a picture of my food because I was put off by the whole environment. Probably that's why they closed down the New Haven location.. read more

Delicious cheap happy hour apps! Great location and chill music. Very chill vibe and I love the outside tiki bar.

We had a 2 hours drinks and appetizers birthday celebration for my daughter. The food was delicious and great variety. The drink selection for our event was perfect. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Could not have asked for more. Plus the outdoor space was perfect. And not to name drop but manager, Anthony was great and owner Drey was a pleasure to deal with. A true thumbs up read more

Loud noisy. People go there to get wasted. Keep food outside in storage area in garage. Wouldn't eat there. Drinks weren't even great.

Worth it if you stop by for Taco Tuesdays! Food: 9/10 there is a large variety of international street food! Is it accurate to the culture ‍ but I do appreciate the attempt! Drinks: 10/10 I love love love the variety of international beer option! Service: 10/10 the servers were very quick and attentive Ambiance: 7/10 if you like a loud and crowded vibe, this place is for you, but it was definitely hard to hear the person sitting right across from me. read more

It's a Tuesday in April in the 50s for a temp at 11:53pm and for some reason this restaurant BLASTS music so all the residents above can not sleep at all. I get the vibe, but there's barely anyone outside to enjoy the music so what's the point? read more

El Segundo - South Norwalk, CT Overall this place was good and I would come back. Just an initial disclaimer...it's barely a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a mix of multiple Latin American countries plus a couple European ones. Very good though. The food was quite good. Noting overly special, but it had a nice taste. Everything is served in paper bowls with lining paper. Salsa and sauces are quite spicy, so if you like something hot, you will enjoy this. The drinks were average. Not bad at all and definitely packed a punch, but also not anything super special. The atmosphere is really cool, especially in the summer when you can sit and dance outside at the outdoor tiki bar. The inside reminds me a bit of a college bar, but the outside is awesome!! The prices were a bit high but not excessive. The only issue I really had was that they charged $7.50 per chips and salsa and did not tell us until after. That is a total ripoff considering everyone else gives them for free. The people were nice for the most part, but definitely stressed due to the high volume of people. The service was very slow, but I don't want to be too critical because the day I went was a holiday for them and it was packed. I'll update this part when I come back. Overall nice place and will come back. read more

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Food came incomplete..missing one main entree. And Cobb salad was disappointing. Order delivery took 50 minutes read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I love love this place. Food drinks music ambiance always hit. Urban /Latino vibe. Definitely playing your favorite songs! Service is amazing! Shout out to our server Charlie who was incredibly attentive and this is not the first time he's served us when we've come here. Drinks here always hit from wine to margaritas to mimosas - it's never watered down. I love the menu variety here. There is a representative dish for every country which I love. And I'm never really disappointed So being from New York City I have high expectations so pls note that is the bar. So that being said food here hits compared to the other places I've been to. Churrasco 3 out of 5 stars Have had this from here before and it was so good. Today it was a little dry and lacked a little seasoning. Still delish and would recommend! Birria tacos 3 out of 5 stars Again have had this before and it absolutely hit! Still delish but not what I've had in the past here Poutine 4.5 out of 5 This is so savory and comforting - gravy is so yum and the cheese pull omg! Breakfast taco 3 out of 5 Lacked a little sweetness bacon was delish. Pancake was nice and fluffy. Probably needed a little more cheese on the egg. In the past I've had the mofongo with chicharron - 4 out of 5 esp paired with the Birria sauce yummmmm! Pinchos were also really good! Guac is good too they don't come with chips though :-( Would totally recommend. read more

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Great ambience and service. Portions quite small but a nice place to grab a drink and a small bite. Not sure I would go again, but if I do it won't be for the food. Menu is very extensive, but again the portions were small. read more

This is a beautiful sit out place during the summer and fell in love with it the first time I saw it. The food prices are decent. I had a couple of beer and got the crab tacos. They were delicious and the meet was perfect. read more

we wanted to try a new place and was very disappointed. The drink are watered down and the fruit seemed to go bad. the food had no flavor and overpriced . the people are nice and the ambiance Is very chilled but I do not recommend. read more

Awesome vibe! I ordered a spicy margarita, empanadas, and pupusas! It was delicious! My margarita was perfect I will definitely return to this restaurant. Our waiter was pleasant and very attentive. See you soon! read more

El Segundo - Spicy margarita was delicious! - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Very happening, lively place! I'm not sure if El Segundo is a chain but we have one in New Haven, too :) Passed by here on a date and it was really full and crowded for the Cinco de Mayo celebration! read more

El Segundo - people sitting at tables outside a restaurant - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Food is great! The souvlaki was really good surprisingly. Better than the Greek places around. My daughter loves the tacos although a bit greasy. read more

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A pretty chill place that's walkable from most places down town and in east rock. I'd say theres nothing particularly exceptional about El Segundo, but it does have a very relaxed outdoor area. It's a great place to meet up with friends or coworkers after work. Their beer selection is pretty large, so you should be a le to find something for everyone. If I could make one tip to the owners it would be to get rid of those bizzare cart love seats. They're uncomfortable, I feel like I'm boxed in, and they're just plain too rustic for your location. Overall I can't complain but it's just lacking a little umph to get up above other suburban/small city restaurants. Disclaimer I believe I came here close to when they opened and it is the year of Covid, so I'll definitely be going back to see developments. The poultine was alright! But as a French Canadian myself.. Just alright. read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This was my first time at the El Segundo in South Norwalk and I don't foresee myself returning. We walked in on a Sunday evening (July 3rd) and no one greeted us so we grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender came over shortly after and provided us with some menus. I went with the fried shrimp taco and a bourbon sidecar. Now the sidecar is not on the menu so they had to look up the ingredients. While it the drink was decent, as were the tacos, the service was really bad. I had to ask for water and get my own utensils. Mind you, they weren't that busy but they did only have one person bussing tables and like 3 people behind an empty bar. read more

Great spot! Bryan is the best! He makes what you want with a smile! I highly recommend read more

El Segundo - Mezcal spicy margarita - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great variety of foods from around the globe. Very casual style dining in a layed back atmosphere. Decent bar area. It does get a bit crowded, especially on the weekends. Food is good as is the staff. I usually go with a bunch of people and we order a good variety of items so everyone gets a taste. My 2 favorites are the bulgogi and mofongo. read more

Yes I am a fan. This is a great find in Sono, in another Cul-de-sac, and shares a beautiful area with "The Spread" on one side and the riverfront on the other side. The atmosphere is pretty vibrant, like a sports bar with a Mexican touch. They have seating outside as well and there is nice view of the fountains if you want to enjoy the outside seating. There is a small tikki bar , enough to seat like 6 people. I happened to visit the place on a Tuesday and they had a special going called "All you can eat Taco's", where basically you order four tacos, and once you get done, you get two more at a time, till you can't have anymore. I decided to try that and order the Chicken, braised beef and shrimp tacos to start with. The tacos very actually very flavorful, specially the shrimp and the beef one, the beef was done really well. Once I consumed the three that they brought I went ahead with an order of the beef and Shrimp tacos, and that was enough to fill me up. The service was very good, nice attentive staff, and Martin who recently moved from Brooklyn, did a fine job fixing a nice virgin hibiscus drink for me. He recommended I try the Birria Tacos next time, and another guest at the Tikki bar endorsed it wholeheartedly, so will try that the next time around. read more

Amazing fried shrimp tacos and cod croquetas!! The place was decorated really nicely and had good music playing! The customer service is also great! My server did a really good job at making sure that we were happy with our food and the service there! The best part of this visit was the dessert! We got churro dulce de Leche swirl sundae which was just heavenly!! I would definitely come back just for the dessert! The price is a bit on the upside but I thought it was well worth it. read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

It's a great concept and the execution is solid. I would always say there is something for everyone here and more likely than not, everything is for someone on this incredibly diverse menu. read more

Always a great time here! Whether you're looking for light apps and strong drinks or coming in super hungry and don't know what you want to eat - this spot is for you! Great outdoor patio for sitting outside in the summer. This spot is ideal for groups and the menu has a little bit of everything for everyone. My go to orders include the churrasco, bulgogi, and empanadas. Recently tried the arepa and lomo saltado quesadilla and they were INCREDIBLE! Drink menu is also unique with lots of options too. If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out!! read more

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The atmosphere was very retro when we walked in. I loved the aesthetic with the lights everywhere. Unsure if this is all the time or just for the holidays but I loved it. The food came out quick and it was amazing. Not pictured is a birria arepa because my hunger got the best of me. But I would 10/10 recommend this arepa. Birra was cooked great and complimented well with the arepa, avacado and other toppings. The kids quesadilla was huge but it was perfect to take home left overs for your little one. All the tables are high tables but luckily their high chairs were high as well so my 2.5 year old was able to join us comfortably. Unable to try any alcoholic beverages this time but the french connection sounded amazing. Can't wait to come back to try other items. read more

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Good food. Good service. Cool outdoor seating. They had a special that was like a classy version of Taco Bell and it was amazing.

I love the outside atmosphere of this place as the inside of the restaurant is tiny. While you could stay there for a long period of time without feeling rushed through your beverages or food, service was hard to access and often took a long time to get other things ordered. The small plates are great if you like to try a bunch of things. Some are a great value like the mofongo while others aren't. The best thing I had was the Amelia cocktail which was well balanced between tasting like a fruity cocktail and having you be able to taste the booze, which is how I like my cocktails. The cheesecake was pretty standard but not really anything special to write home about. read more

Oh, hey, I get to claim being their first customer on opening day (and I created them on Yelp!) This is one of my favorite places in CT. The bartenders are all cool as hell, the open kitchen, with their spit of (DELICIOUS) pork is awesome, and the overall layout and decor/vibe of the place is just sick. In the warmer months, they have an outdoor bar, with a few tables. The menu is diverse, with the aim being to include street food from around the world. I haven't had a bad thing on the menu-and I literally ate there from the day it opened. The drinks are delish, as well--seriously, I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order (although I always go with "that mezcal drink.") They get a lively scene at night and the location cannot be beat. Still the BEST tacos al pastor I've had, even with now living in LA. Oh,and I guess the guys that run it are okay, too. I guess. :P Miss you guys! read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Interesting concept. Menu is basically what it's like to stand in the middle of a food truck rally. I suppose the quality is a mixed bag. What is the likelihood a place can have a great cheesesteak tacos wings noodles etc. We had arepas. Good not great. Tacos. Nice taco. And slouvaki which was fair. So if you are totally jonesing a certain food, go someplace else. If you have a diverse group and want to try some different things. Go here Also the food is quick. So it's the kind of place you can order as you go. read more

M wife and I visited the location last night. We were sát right away. the service was very good and the server was very attentive. The food was tapas style and everything was done very well. The Place was a little dark but over all a very nice ambience and the music they had playing was great We definitely will return. read more

El Segundo - Cafe Bustelo.... - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Food is not great, service sucks bartender was rude we wait to long for service nice outdoor sitting

I went to El Segundo for the first time and it is definitely an experience! When you walk to the restaurant you'll notice signage in different languages, lots of art on the walls, and currency from all over the world behind the bar, which I thought was really cool. The theme and vibe of the restaurant is "street food from all over the world". El Segundo's menu does a great job of including food from several countries, including Canada, USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru, Argentina, Jamaica, Italy, Spain, Antarctica, Israel, Vietnam, Korea, China, Japan, and several over countries! The menu isn't overly large, however, because they have only chosen the best street food from each region. I had the fried shrimp taco, elotes, perros calientes, and the summer roll! Everything tasted delicious. I can't wait to go back. I want to try everything on the menu! Follow @eatnow.thinklater on Instagram for pics! read more

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I feel like quite a few of these reviews must be paid for. We swung by here after the aquarium the other day and while the ambience was pretty neat / retro, the service and food were extremely underwhelming. Credit goes to them for their awesome representation of food from around the world, but it just didn't deliver. Taco selection was super weak to say the least. Draft beer list is fake on the menu as there are no draft beers to choose from. read more

Came here to eat with a few friends last Friday and left unhappy with the experience. It was not that busy when we were there but our table was mostly ignored the entire time we were there. I had to ask for menus after waiting for 5-10 minutes because no one approached us after we were sat down. After, we were only approached 2 times. Once to get our order taken and the second to have the food delivered to our table. No one came up to us to check on how we were doing, to see if we wanted any drink refills. Literally no one. We were just laughing to ourselves that we were invisible to the waiters?? We were there for about 30 minutes after we finished our food sipping on the ice in our drinks and joked that we could just walk out and no one would notice. Multiple servers walked by our table and not a single one came to check on us. We had to flag down someone to get our check and finally be able to leave. I have no idea what happened this day since I have been there multiple times before and never had an experience like this. I was embarrassed that I took my friends here and they had such a bad time and were turned off from returning again. 7/16/2021: Thank you to Chris for replying to my comment about my most recent experience at El Segundo. Regarding your point about why I feel the need to leave a review after a negative experience after the other times I've had decent ones at this restaurant; because this particular experience should have never happened and it left a bigger impression on me. Personally, I think my continued visits and money spent at this establishment contributed more in my support of this restaurant than a review would have. However, this last visit did not leave me feeling happy with my time here. I acknowledge that I could have asked to talk to a manager at the time to get it sorted out but why should that have been up to me? My group should have never been ignored like that in the first place. And the person who I assume was the manager on duty walked by us numerous times and also did not feel the need to approach our table to see if we needed help. It was an effort to ignore our table considering we were sitting right next to the bar by the register where all of the employees congregated. read more