One dish I knew I had to have while back in town was Lomo Saltado - and Viva absolutely delivered…read more The dish was exceptional, with authentic flavors and a depth that made every bite memorable. I enjoyed the meal as much as I enjoyed being back in town. The service was excellent, and the experience was also a good reminder that I need to make more progress with my Spanish.

Great food in a cozy humble restaurant. Friendly staff. Beautiful ladies and marvelous service…read more What else can you ask for?

Came here because it was recommended. Not sure but the restaurant looked different from the…read morepictures so I'm thinking new owners... anyway... the food was decent. I got the Lomo and my husband got the chicken. Both arrived Luke warm. My husband said chicken was dry. The service was good but failed to mention the added 15% tip on the bill. I would have tipped 20% if that fee wasn't there. I added another 3% in cash. The place was really bright with fluorescent lighting and it was not a chill place to have dinner. Unfortunately they missed the mark. Won't be going back.

We came here after visiting Stepping Stones Museum, which was just a 5-minute drive away -- and…read morewe're so glad we did! The food and service were both excellent, and the portions were incredibly generous. We started with the Ceviche Especial, which was absolutely massive -- easily enough for two people. It came loaded with fresh seafood like mussels, clams, squid, fish, and octopus, all marinated perfectly and topped with plenty of red onions. It also came with some cold boiled potatoes, which added a nice balance to the tangy and refreshing flavors. The anticuchos (grilled beef heart) were another highlight. Even though it's listed as an appetizer, the portion was big enough to be a main. The meat was tender and nicely grilled, and it paired amazingly with their ají verde (spicy green sauce). That sauce was so good we ended up eating way too much of the bread just to keep dipping it in. We also ordered yuca frita (fried yuca), which my son loved -- crispy on the outside and soft inside. My personal favorite was the tallarín verde con bistec. The pasta was tossed in a rich basil-spinach pesto, and the steak was thin, juicy, and cooked just right -- medium rare. It all came together beautifully. We left full and happy. The portions are huge, the flavors were great, the service was warm, and the prices were more than fair for how much food we got. We'll be back next time we visit Stepping Stones.

Came here during lunch on a Friday, the place was pretty empty for 1:30pm. It's located on a very…read morebusy block; I am lucky I found parking out front. My cashier was friendly. There are no birria tacos on the menu, so I settled for some chicken tacos. It tasted like mixed thigh meat that didn't taste too fresh to me. I prefer white meat. Something was off. I appreciate I was given 3 sauces, enough for each taco. The place was clean but I feel like it could be more festive.. maybe add more color decor to the wall to create a cozier ambience.

Can't say enough good things about this place. Both locations honestly…read more But just speaking about the location since it's closer to me. This is an express location so not a full restaurant. There are seats and tables inside. But only a couple and it's not ideal for bigger groups. The food is always good. Had various tacos, chicken and steak quesadillas. I would the cecina and the chicken tinga on tacos and quesadillas. These were excellent but that meat is so juicy. The pricing is somewhat decent for the area. Costs are going on but it's still delicious and quality has not gone down. I repeat quality has not gone down. The only issue is parking and it's a high traffic area on the corner of Stillwater Ave and West Main Street. But every now and then you can find parking around the area. Highly recommend both this express location and the full restaurant also located in Stamford at 866 E Main St.

I love their food. We always get the causa which is the molded potato with either camarones or…read morepollo. Ceviche is great. The portions are huge. And I love that. It's located in a strip mall next to the Indian grocery store. Never judge a book by. It's covered. This place is amazing.

Service was kind and fast. I went here after hearing tons of good things about their ceviche and…read morelomo Saltado. I personally did not love the lomo. It was good and its a good option for the area but did not wow me. It was the only dish I had though so I would come back to try others!

3.5 stars I ordered…read morea small order of chicharron with comes with a small jalapeno cabbage slaw. Good amount of food and tasty chicharron but it is a bit too hard, especially the skin. The slaw is on the plain side and the crushed jalapenos makes it spicy.

One of the best Restaurants I've ever been whenever I'm in Stamford from Virginia, it's mostly my…read morefirst stop when I'm in town, great customer service and the wide selection of Latino dishes

Came back here to lunch with a coworker, I sampled their oxtail, kinda too tomato pasty for me…read more. ended up getting their steak.. but looks like I was mistakenly charged for ox tail, I really didn't care to explain.. with the language barrier of the cashier. The steak wasn't bad, maybe too much rice for me, should have gotten a lunch special portion instead.

Omg can't say enough good things about this Dominican spot! They offer different portion sizes to…read morefit every appetite and budget. I was sooo hungry I ate and forgot to take pictures of my food. The prices are great for the quality you get. The food taste very fresh and you can taste the authenticity and care in every bite. I'm definitely coming back and you definitely have to try this place. Las arepitas de yuca...oh dios mio. Delicious. El chicharon? My favorite

We found Cosecha's by accident. We were looking for a place to drop in for breakfast. Cosechas…read morepopped up in our search. We were very lucky it popped up. Everything about Cosecha's is great. I'm not a Colombian food expert, so I can't say if it was traditional or not. But we really liked what we had!! We had a few empanadas as appetizers. They were really good. Nice crispy outside, and stuffed full on the inside. We could tell they were freshly handmade. They were clearly not frozen. The coffee is perfect. It had a robust coffee flavor. Not a bitter or burnt flavor, but a full coffee flavor, with a slight hint of cocoa. Staff is very friendly and attentive. They know all the dishes. I wasn't sure what to order. I told the waitress I was really hungry and asked what's popular. She suggested Calentado. It's a dish with eggs, rice & beans, meat, and cheese topped arepa. Meat choices are chicken, steak, ground beef, or chorizo. I tried the chicken. The waitress recommended scrambled eggs with onions and peppers. Our food came out very quickly. The plates of food were enormous. Each plate had enough food for two people. And everything was great! They have a large assortment of pastries and desserts up front. Unfortunately, I was too full to try any. They seem to be very popular in the neighborhood. While we ate, we noticed the staff joke around with people who popped in for coffee, sandwiches, or desserts. There are a lot of regulars. Tables, counters, and floors are clean. Take out refrigerators are stocked well. Popular music plays at proper levels. Loud enough that you can hear it, but not so loud that you can't hear each other. We will definitely be back again for breakfast. We will also come back for lunch, dinner, and desserts. Check it out if you're in the area.

Delicious, satisfying and cheap! Best description for this place!…read moreWe tried their delicious picada which had so many different flavors, there was chorizo, chicken, beef and amazing chicharrones! Would totally recommend it! The service was great and quick, by the time we arrived the soup was gone but they had a great menu special! The ambiance was pretty cool and clean, lots of good latino music too! They have parking on the rear

'Mamis' is an excellent Caribbean Latin traditional flavorful food…read more It's a family own restaurant, nice ambience and music. We enjoyed the variety and selection like tostones, Mofongo con camarones (shrimp), rice with brown peas, stew gizzards, empanadillas, fish con variety peppers and onions, salmon, pollo guisado and typical fruit drinks and traditional desserts. Prices are right!!! Lady Griselda was super attentive, friendly to us and every customer coming thru the doors. She was explaining the different food and dishes selection. We have a great experience eating at Mami's' Restaurant. Highly recommended!

Mami's Latin Cuisines Restaurant is the kind of place that feels special the second you walk in…read more It's warm, energetic, welcoming, and truly authentic. You can feel the pride behind the food, the service, and the atmosphere. The owners, Griselda and Rafael, were incredibly kind and helpful. I don't eat meat, and they immediately listened to what I was looking for and recommended the shrimp in garlic sauce. I've had this dish at a lot of Central American and Latin restaurants, and this was easily one of the richest, most flavorful versions I've ever had. The garlic sauce had so much depth, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The tostones were also outstanding. My wife loves tostones, so we've had them plenty of times, and these were some of the freshest and best we've had, perfectly salted, crisp, and the plantain was cooked exactly right. Not mushy, not hard, just perfect. Their fresh juices were also incredible and absolutely worth ordering. The vibe of the restaurant is a huge part of the experience. It feels authentic, lively, and welcoming, and even the artwork inside and outside is worth stopping to see. The restaurant was busy with people coming in for what looked like buffet-style Dominican food, but my dish was cooked fresh in the back and still came out super fast. Another moment that stood out was when I noticed there were no empanadas de queso left. Griselda kindly told me it would only take a minute to make one fresh for me, and it came out perfect, especially with their house-made green sauce. My only small suggestion would be to add a hotter, punchier red sauce for people like me who love extra heat and want even more of a kick. But overall, this place is a gem. If you're looking for authentic Dominican food, Latin cuisine, fresh juices, tostones, shrimp in garlic sauce, empanadas, and genuinely kind service, Mami's Latin Cuisines Restaurant is absolutely worth visiting. Highly recommend.