We came here a couple of times in the past month and both experience with and without kids were awesome! Food was consistently great with great sauces and flavor! Definitely not afraid of seasoning the food like most restaurants in CT. Ambiance is very casual with a cute "mini" bar outdoor by the water fountain. Give it a try! read more

great new restaurant off a cute side street in the heart of sono. our server described el segundo as a melting pot of food trucks from across the globe, placed into one kitchen. the menu covered all bases, chef carlos is a creative genius. no matter what cuisine you have a taste for, your palette will be satisfied. love the concept of fun shareable small plates. try the elotes, jamaican beef patties, ceviche, tacos, hot dogs & churasco steak. the jungle juice cocktail was great if u like sangria. read more

El Segundo - hot dog goin crazy! - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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I was disappointed. The menu had quite a few items that were coming soon, which is ok, but it seemed to be all the chicken items ( i.e. most of what I'd eat). That said we ordered about 6 different items and found them all to be underwhelming The bartender highly recommended the tuna spring rolls and I could barely make myself finish one. There was nothing to the roll and the tuna had a flavor I didn't care for. I also had the ceviche (ok) and the poutine (nothing special). My boyfriend had the hot dog (was really just a hot dog, he expected more), a beef item, and the arepa. His food was ok but not great. The meal plus two drinks was $80ish and unlike harlan across the way, they don't validate parking. While the outdoor atmosphere is nice, I'm pretty sure we won't return. read more

I wish I could love this place. The decor is great, the idea is also unique. The food is just okay and pricey for what you get. read more

The style and atmosphere of the place are fantastic. Bartenders and owners are nice and there's a huge bar that extends from the open kitchen to the outdoor patio. Most SoNo spots are either fancy or not at all and this one (similar to Burger Bar) is just cool. There's entrances adjacent to the circle by Harlan and on Water Street. The mixed drink we had was well made ($10 each) and there were plenty of options ($9-12). You can find better beer prices elsewhere; it's all bottles and cans for around $7-8. Where this place struggles with me is the food and the pricing. The tostones ($4 for about a dozen) came out in under a minute and weren't made to order. I ordered a sort of Indian potato salad, which was small potatoes, peppers, onions and a bunch of puffed rice and crispy noodles with a tamarind sauce. It was a decent cup of food for $9. My girlfriend got an arepa, which was on the smaller side, and was pretty good. $11. We paid $55 with tip for two drinks and these three items and were still hungry. It's tapas at close to meal prices. I've paid less for more for better sushi, ramen, Hispanic, or Indian in or around SoNo. They advertise their food as global street food and the menu has a lot of diversity. Maybe this is adding to the price. The food looks like it's from a food truck and costs twice as much as it should. I'm hoping they make a few changes, because SoNo needs a cool spot like this, but only the Harlan or Washington Prime crowd will be able to afford it. read more

Kitschy fun environment although the heaters were a bit too powerful! I mean what fun to have someone's Converse sneakers (bobo's!) hanging over the table like chandelier! Our server was very good and my foodie group was provided with a nice cozy location in the restaurant. However, when it came to the menu, it was confusing and difficult to navigate. Our group had to ask for many explanations and because of the many cuisines, it took a while for our group to order. The food was good but not memorable. One other thing to note that some items were a very good value and others completely overpriced. The corn, excellent and a fair price. The Salad, ridiculously overpriced! Lastly it is very difficult to know how much to order to enable a full stomach. Not sure i would rush back unless someone in my group insists. I personally pass.... read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Staff are great here ! Waitress overheard me giving my drink to my boyfriend and asked me to pick a different drink for free without me even complaining. We went for Taco Tuesday which is 20$ for all you can eat tacos and your first round of a drink (Marg or beer). It's 16$ if you don't get a drink. We ended it with the churro sundae BEST PART OF THE MEAL. Will be returning for the fun vibe, staff, and great deals read more

My second time here, they definitely redeemed themselves from my first experience! Tacos Al pastor....Amazeballs. Perris Calientes aka hot dog, perfect amount of spicy and crunch from the bacon. Won't be getting the Goi Du Du (calamari salad) again, didn't do much texturally for me and the flavor was a bit one note.. However the bartender was great and the ambiance is chill. Highly recommend the Velvet Hat Trick to drink, every sip I felt like I was on a tropical vacation. read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

My boyfriend and I visited this place about 2 months ago as we were in town for a concert. The location is nice, parking lot right across the street. The customer service was awesome however the food was not what I expected. I ordered the pupusas and they tasted like the freezer ones. I also tried the tostones and they had a good taste but were served cold. We also tried the hummus was alright. What we did like was their green sauce which we had to put on everything to eat. I wish the food tasted a bit more authentic. read more

Good food, excelent beer, friendly staff, quick on serving food. Great atmosphere for everyone, nice decor on walls, also they have outside sitting and bar. read more

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Very cool ambience and decor. The food and drinks are delicious. I definitely recommend it if you are in the sono area.

Fantastic street food from around the world. Well made mofongo is my go-to. Our young daughter loves the variety of food too. read more

Had the ceviche and the pork tacos ... amazing food .. great vibe ... and a good place to end the night Ps velvet devil - great bottle to order read more

Precisely "the second" from owners business portfolio. Stands to its title. Went to try it and left sick and disappointed. We ordered lamb kabob which came more like Luke warm lamb tartar, yes raw. Salad was wilted as your week and something old birthday flowers. I don't think all messed up items were taken of my check. We left to after about 2 minutes emergency pit stop in alley when we emptied our stomachs from just eaten in El segundo. We went back to report just experienced to manager who promised steps. It was 2 weeks ago... The entire charged amount is still on my card. Not applauding to this customer service... Not recommending place to you folks either. Another significant time had passed and managers didn't even bother to react on review, just wow... read more

Food was delicious, Drinks were good. The service was ok. Waitress forgot my drink and everyone's food came out at different times. They forgot about my husbands order and we kept asking and the waitress and she would not give an update, till finally as the whole family was done eating, my husband gets his food. No apology from the waitress, would be nice to have a manager walk around to ask how service is, might go back. Liked the location and outside patio. read more

The music selection in this place is amazing. All the way from Pop to hip hop which is quite surprising. The drinks are perfect ratio and the bartender actually pays attention to what you're drinking. Very knowledgeable of their bar and knows what to recommend. The prices are very reasonable and I would recommend a night on the town at el segundo to anyone. read more

Worth making a special trip for! Usually places with food as diverse as El Segundo have a lot of weaknesses. El Segundo masters them all. We ordered 6 dishes from 5 cultures, and every single dish was absolutely excellent. I wish I had a bigger stomach to be able to order more. The Maritime Aquarium, Stepping Stones, and El Segundo are all worth visiting Norwalk for. Before you go to any other place in Norwalk to eat, go to El Segundo! A jewel of Norwalk! read more

Pretty decent! I love the ambiance, and the menu is pretty good. But some of the items themselves are hit or miss. I kind of wish that it served street food at street food prices, but I guess that's my problem. read more

Absolutely LOVE their philly cheese steak!!! It's so delicious, especially if you get BOTH cheeses! We always do takeout, but eating there is good as well. read more

El Segundo - Delicious cocktails! - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

El Segundo is one of my favorite spots for great drinks and casual dining. I highly recommend the arepas and arancini. Great spot for spring/summer sitting outside and bring your dog for some fun. We've also dined here with our 7 month old on the early side for dinner and felt very welcome. See you soon! read more

I love this place! The concept, the vibe, the selections- all done well. Transports you to any urban street corner your passport will take you! Fun and lively atmosphere. Big bar with great selections. Love the open kitchen and many great food selections. Great for sharing and tapas style. Love the Tacos al pastor. read more

Not a professional photographer but an avid foodie. Great environment and amazing food to try. You have to try everything on the menu. We ordered ceviche, chicken and waffles, arepa (Venezuela).... and more the bottomless mimosas are great and if you're looking for spice the bloody Mary's are on point! Family friendly, love this place read more

El Segundo - Arepa (Venezuela) - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This place has a good atmosphere and a lot of food options! The souvlaki was great. Service was ok.

Wonderful atmosphere! The Art Deco was the bomb! Food was delicious and the friendly service, very polite and attentive read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Awesome food. Excellent place. Great service. Tacos al pastor are amazing!!!! Eveything is excellent and perfect price. read more

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Came here today after the aquarium to have an easy dinner and drinks. We had Andre- or Bones, as our server and he was awesome. Super attentive and got everything quickly and without error for us. We brought our young baby, too, and the atmosphere was so easy going that we had no stress. Food was pretty good, too! All around had a great experience here today. Thanks! read more

Poor service and incorrect drink order made us feel under-appreciated as customers. Then our friend fell and hurt herself on the messy slippery floor with no 'wet floor' sign out. No one helped her up! Manager was dismissive of the incident and didn't come and ask if she was ok until we asked multiple times and he finally came out with a bag of ice and didn't charge us for our meal. Food was fine but we won't be going back. Upon leaving the manager was sitting on the sidewalk out front looking at his phone. read more

I love el segundo for all it has to offer. Amazing variety of food, that is all so amazing and satisfying. THE BEST MARGARITAS. The atmosphere is so chill and fun. I also love their outdoor area. read more

Great menu of small(ish) plates & beers from all over. Nice location - indoor outdoor with very friendly and accommodating staff. Perro Caliente is awesome among other dishes read more

Food is great employees are nice and the food is diverse the only thing bad thing I think of this place is the leg room

Really enjoyed this restaurant. Such a cool concept with a fun tapas-style menu. Wonderful attentive waitstaff and great cocktails.

We enjoy going to this place when we are going to the aquarium. It is nice sitting out back by the fountain with the kids. Friendly staff and delicious tacos. Only complaint would have to be when they don't have items on menu available. read more

Amazing! Loved all of the different options from around the world! We ordered 5 options and loved that they came when they were ready- hot and fresh, not sitting under a heat lamp. It was comfortable to take our 4 yr old as well. A++++ wish we lived closer to dine more often! read more

I don't know why people go here LOL service was trash. Server messed up every single order at the table. They took everything to the wrong table & they tried to make us keep the food after other people touched it!!!! The servers were mad we didn't want to keep it!!! the food was at another table for who know how long with strangers breathing all over it and what if they touched it???!!! During covid, why on earth would you try to argue the fact another person, customer i don't know, touched my plate of food ?!?! It was all cold too!! Then we ordered a drink, a plain lime Margarita & this guy comes back with a Tajín spicy Margarita -__- then tried to tell me it wasn't spicy & it was special salt LOL THATS NOT EVEN THE WORST PART!! After he argued with me he took it back and instead of making me a new one, he CLEANED OFF THE TAJIN, DROPPED MOST OF IT INNNNN THE MARGARITA AND CLAIMED IT WAS NEW. Before i even noticed any of this i even said thank you & he just ignored me. Then he never came back, so we had to ask someone else for our bill lol. I could not believe it. When i was a server, i did my best to make customers happy, so i could get a nice tip. Your at work. Im sorry you aren't having a good day, but that doesn't mean you get to ruin everyone else's. It was my best friends birthday!!! We were visiting her from outta town & you ruined that. Would not recommend, the food wasn't even all that. read more

Came here on a sat night for dinner & drinks. The food is tapas style & has famous plates from different parts of the world. The variety was normal prices too which is also . the bar was busy as the night went on. Great music with a casual/ trendy atmosphere. I love the graffiti! read more

El Segundo - Beer Bar Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great new spot in downtown Norwalk! The food was amazing - I was a little skeptical at first with so many different cuisines on the menu but it was delicious. Hummus was my favorite. It was only day 2 of being open to the public. You could tell the staff was still training but they were very polite and any hiccups that did occur were swiftly taken care of. We will certainly be back! read more

Here at el segundo. Having so much fun. The bartender is awesome. Good at making conversation. She recommended the fried noodles which were amazing. Megan is awesome and I will definitly be back. ‍ read more

THE COPS CAME!! This is the first time I've ever felt the need to write a review...and it's unfortunately negative. I went to El Segundo on a Tuesday night for some drinks after dinner. I sat outside and I was having a good time.The bartender outside was friendly and accommodating...then the Police showed up... They told El Segundo's outdoor bartender that they were getting noise complaints for their music. The police asked him (the bartender) to shut off the music and people to move inside. There was about 10 people outside and all complied and the bartender closed down the bar. When we went inside, we were met by a man behind the bar who aggressively told us to, "finish our drinks and get out". He continued with a few more rude and pressing comments and mentioned he was the owner, but refused to give his name. He a white male in his 30's and very rude. I recommend no one ever visit this place. Spare yourself the disappointment and spend your money somewhere else. read more

Excellent and eclectic menu. Street food. Tacos are great as are the skewers and the corn.

Henry is great... he's a cook helper behind the counter where the tacos are made, he took care of me and the people I was with, better than the person who was taking care of us, great person and hard working man. I'm a regular customer at El segundo most because of their tacos... I'm there almost every Tuesday but yesterday was different, it was just better because of the attention we got from Henry. Very appreciate it. read more