Wow! Who would have thought this place existed in a Walmart plaza in Waterbury?! Location is…read moredefinitely a little awkward but once you step inside the whole place is a vibe! There are photo ops as soon as you walk in the door. The music is upbeat and pumpin, the staff was lively and soo awesome! And the food?! The food was delicious! So much flavor in the sauces and cremas, I was genuinely impressed. I had the shrimp and yuca dish and it was a 10/10! Drinks were flowing and desserts were creatively prepared and yummy. It was my friend's birthday and they even came out with her own dessert with happy birthday written on the plate with chocolate sauce. They came out singing with instruments and helped us to celebrate! It was a great night and I enjoyed everything about it. I will definitely be back!

Made a reservation for Valentine's Day and it was completely over booked, the line was through the…read moredoor with people waiting for their reservations. I personally made a reservation for 7pm and wasn't seated till about 7:30 while waiting in line. The restaurant was fully packed with tables set for 2 and a few bigger tables set for slightly larger parties. There was also live music playing throughout the night. Once we reached the front desk we were offered a "fixed" menu that included an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert for a total of $85 per person with no drinks included for said package. The food was delicious however the wait time between each plate was far too long in addition to this it took 4 attempts to get water served to our table. We decided to cut our meal short and have our remaining entree wrapped up as well as the desserts. Which brings me to my final point. At my previous visit to mamajuana cafe with a full table of 6 each with 5 alcoholic beverages, 5 entrees, and 1 appetizers. The bill was about $420-460 (give or take a bit as it has been a while) with tip included. For our 3 course meal for 2 the bill with tip included was $309.87. Although I would probably still come to the establishment to grab another bite I would recommend refraining from coming on a holiday such as Valentine's Day if you don't want to drop a heavy dime on the food.

Had a great experience at MIA! The décor is super cute and definitely very Instagrammable perfect…read morespot for photos and a fun night out. I came here with coworkers to celebrate a farewell for someone moving out of state, and it also happened to be around my birthday. My coworker had the servers come out and sing happy birthday, and I loved the Latin flair they added it made the moment feel really special and lively. The overall vibe, energy, and experience were really enjoyable, and it's definitely a place I'd return to. The only downside is that the drinks are on the pricier side, but everything else made up for it.

Exactly the new restaurant Middletown needs!…read more The happy hour is A-MAZING. The prices really can't be beat for the quality of the food and drinks, as well as the atmosphere. They also use gorgeous dish ware that feels luxurious. Certain food and drink items are listed for $8 each on the happy hour menu, and we got two margaritas, empanadas, shrimp tacos and a burrata salad, plus we threw in a side of tostones, and everything was delicious. It was less than $30 per person including tip! Do not snooze on this!!! We sat at one of the swing tables, and while the novelty of swinging while eating was quite fun, it was a little tricky to get close enough to the table to eat comfortably. But it's worth trying at least once! They did a great job decorating for the holidays, and the server was super kind. I loved the whole experience and will most certainly return.

This review is not the easiest for me to write. I have been coming to the Little Columbian…read morerestaurant since 2015. I loved this place, their food was fantastic and the quality was super consistent; an excellent spot to get together with friends or a date. So much attention to detail was paid, house made dressing, salsa, all ingredients were super fresh, the meats were always cooked excellently, and the staff was friendly. I hadn't been to the restaurant in a while but at some point in the last few years the Little Columbian restaurant became My little Columbian restaurant. My friends and I went there for dinner at the end of October, there was one couple that was leaving the restaurant but we were the only ones there when we first walked in. The vibe of the restaurant has changed because they changed how they decorated the interior of the restaurant. I prefer their older vibe but no big deal. Our waitress was nice and very attentive all night and the staff in general was quite friendly. Here's my issue, the food quality is not as good as it was in the past. And if they are going to charge along the same lines as what they have, always been on the pricier side, then the quality should still be at the same level. There were a bunch of little things that added up. To start, the salad I ordered didn't have the same quality of greens (I think they used a spring mix in the past), there were some small bits of core in the salad. More to my disappointment the Salad dressing was no longer the house dressing they used to make it was Ken's balsamic dressing, which generally tastes like diabetes syrup. Maybe it was an off night for the salad and I could live with that but the lack of the old house dressing was disappointing. Speaking of cutting corners, the chimichuri used to be super fresh and of good quality ingredients. The chimichuri this time around had a lower quality olive oil and the parsley was dried instead of fresh. My friend ordered some empanadas, which were partially burnt and again the slasa wasn't the same quality as they used to make with the empanadas. For an entree, I ordered Bandeja Columbiana. The chicharon was a bit overdone but ok enough. The chorizo was probably the best part but you have to try to mess up chorizo. The maduro was kind of dry and somewhat bland. The chicken was a touch rubbery and the steak was fine; nothing to write home about. As I had mentioned before the food wasn't terrible, it was fine enough but it was not worth the price it cost. Much worse is the fact that the quality in general just isn't the same as it had been prior, maybe they just had an off night but something tells me this is how it is now. It's too bad this restaurant isn't quite what it was; it used to be one of my favorites.

Great food. Acceptable prices. In a sneaky little corner of East Haven. Would recommend to friends…read moreand family. Will go again. Be prepared to order in Spanish.

My friend and I visited this restaurant and had no complaints, really! Cute little restaurant in…read moreMilford, super clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. I had the tallarin verde con pollo and my friend had the same but with steak. We both enjoyed our meals. The verde sauce was super saucy, which I loved. I added the green aji sauce to my chicken for even more flavor. Great prices. Would definitely recommend and will definitely visit when in the area again!

Costa Peru has been bookmarked in my Yelp list for a while, and on my birthday, my mom asked where…read moreI wanted to go for dinner. Milford's restaurant week was happening, and Costa Peru was on my list, so I decided to go there. My family ordered seafood, while I went with the Peruvian Chicken Wings topped with Peruvian Barbecue sauce, Ceviche Chicken Wings, and Lomo Salado. I was particularly curious about the Ceviche wings because I'd never heard of them before. The ceviche sauce is inspired by Aji Limo Ceviche, a lively Peruvian dish featuring fresh, raw white fish like sea bass or flounder "cooked" in lime juice, seasoned with citrusy, spicy Aji Limo peppers, red onions, and cilantro. It's usually served with sweet potato, corn, and leche de tigre (tiger's milk), offering a tart, spicy, and refreshing flavor. The Ceviche wings were fantastic. They had a bright citrus kick, and I could taste all the distinct flavors, including the spices and chilies. They really hit the spot. The barbecue wings were just as enjoyable, with a sweet yet tangy sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken. The Lomo Salado was also a hit; the rice was fluffy and full of flavor, and the tender Lomo meat practically melted in my mouth. For dessert, I ordered the flan. It was my first time trying it, and I was curious about the taste. Honestly, I didn't care much for the texture, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. My son picked the Passion Fruit Cheesecake, which was pretty good. It's not something I'd order again, but I'm glad I tried it. The service was excellent, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning and trying more dishes from the menu.

Nice little place, modest accomodations, good food. Recommend the rotissery chicken, lomo saltado…read moreif your new to peruvian food. The variety is limited but nice to have this restaurant. I am peruvian and this is a good representation of our food. Give it a try! This review was stuck in my outbox. lol. I have been there a few more times. The place has grown and it is even better.

The food here was pretty solid. I don't have any complaints. I think my biggest complaint is that…read morewith regards to Peruvian food the menu is a bit limited. Additionally, I was surprised that they were using tilapia for their ceviche. Tilapia is such a dirty fish for where we're located I really think they could definitely come up with a better substitute or just simply use Corvina as it should be.

The chips and "salsa" that are complimentary are mid. You need to put something in the salsa I'm…read morenot eating chips and oil. Waiting for food took around 40 minutes. Food was mediocre, scenery was very nice and light. It had a nice bar with lights.

Really good food. Everything was delicious from steak to shrimp to chicken to fish stew.read more

Hidden gem ! Great Latin American food. Services was great & owner made a special trip to our table…read moreto tell us the name of a drink that we couldn't remember that they make & tell us about upcoming band. We sat outside on a gorgeous night. All the food was wonderful! Get the beef & chicken empanadas to start. You won't be disappointed! Excellent restaurant, staff & owner. Can't wait to go back .

Chifrjo is an amazing Ansonia Main Street dining experience! Beautifully renovated, food is delish…read moreand service is amazing. If you love Latin cuisine there's a variety of everything! Mexican, Costa Rican, etc. Also has a variety of items if you're looking for a burger etc.

This is what I got for a churrasco (skirt steak) Zero…read moreflavor, worst steak I ever had Paid $62 for two plates Carne asada and a skirt stake I don't recommend this place at all

Ordered asada and polo and a rotisserie chicken with fries was in the bag. A $50 chicken is not my…read moreidea of reasonable likely not going back.

The place makes you feel like you are in the DR, great music, everyone is socialising, eating and…read morefamilies are eating together. The food was delicious, the steak, the sushi, chicken, soup, rice and plantains. Definitely worth the trip. I am sure once night comes the bar is lively with a lot of dancing!

Came across a reel showing food from this restaurant and I immediately added it to my list to visit…read moreas this is one of my favorite cuisines. On a Saturday around 3, the restaurant was lively with families and music. I could tell that it probably becomes a party scene in the evenings. Overall, the food was really good. I'd been craving fried snapper and it was flavorful and fresh, I had arroz con gandules and garlic tostones. They even brought me an avocado, which I fed to my baby along with the other food. Hubby got the oxtails with white rice and beans and that was great too. Tasted his drink and it was nice. Overall would return but be prepared to wait. The food takes a long while to come out.