When you visit Stonington Boro, you're most likely assuming this quaint, quiet New England village…read morewould be known for traditional seaside fare: crab cakes and lobster rolls, with corn on the cob and a bit of coleslaw for sides. You'd be right, there are restaurants here serving such standard cuisine, but what makes a trip to the Boro special is a trip to Milagro Cafe, serving the best Mexican food and drink in Southeastern Connecticut. Having eaten in dozens of Mexican restaurants from Texas to NYC over the years, my wife Pat and I were thrilled to find Milagro: sure, it has traditional burritos and tacos dishes, but the chef's take combining Mexican fare with an American twist is special. Last night I had braised beef enchiladas, while Pat chose roasted pork with tomatillo and cactus sauce-- both incredible. And the drinks! Milagro Cafe has a truly amazing bartender in Rebecca who, given her talents with margaritas, would be a renowned mixologist if she were in Manhattan ( although she'd never let anyone call her that.) She creates an amazing array of original margaritas, whether her classic Patron ( my go-to) or one of her seasonal creations ( Pat loved Rebecca's mixed berry margarita, a summer selection)...better than any we've ever had, anywhere. When you add in a warm, professional and attentive staff led by Theresa, who provides service, a smile and smarts with everyone who enters the cafe, you have in Milagro Cafe one of the best reasons to visit the Boro. Stonington's still.got its rustic charms, but in Milagro Cafe it's got spice too!

Like every time we've had Milagros, the food is excellent and reasonably priced. Service is…read morephenomenal and we are so happy!!! My son had moles con pollo, we shared chunky guacamole and chips, I had the steak tacos, and we both had chocolate lava cakes. Everything is absolutely wonderful and we couldn't be more pleased with Milagros!!

Excellent!!! My first time there but I Must say I heard…read morepeople recommend this restaurant to others while we shopped and walked. The staff was great! Food was amazing! Many gluten free options. I had the lobster enchiladas. They were GF and safe! They chunks of lobster in there were definitely a great amount. My friends surf and turf burrito was massive! She had enough leftovers! It's a lovely restaurant. Nice covered outdoors space but restaurant has nice decor! Prices were worth it . I'm Definitely going back and recommend if in the area. Wish I tried it sooner!

Cinco De Mayo is a busy day and the place was slam full of people! You would think things would be…read moremessy and slow. Quite the contrary... The service was great and the drinks were fantastic. The food timely and fresh and delicious! Sat outside and it was warm and sunny. Love this place! They do it right even on the busiest day of the year!

Delicious food, great atmosphere! #mystic, #taquerio, #tacos, #CTfoodie #buzzybooth.read more

Loved it. Short walk from downtown. Lots of outdoor seating. Great location for families. Great…read moreatmosphere. Tacos were great. The fried avocado and plantain were my favorite.

we came for a working lunch. Food was delicious…read more Last time we tried it for dinner and the service was much slower. I will be back for lunch again.

Honestly, the food was good. But I'm giving a 1-star review because my experience was so bad I…read morecan't see myself returning. I don't normally send drinks back, but the margarita I ordered just wasn't going down well. When I mentioned that I'd like to have what my date was having, I was told they would take it away but leave it on the tab. I explained, as a former food server, I have never made a guest pay for something they were unhappy with, especially something they were not going to consume. Instead of the waiter resolving this himself, he fetches the bartender, who argues the drink was made how it was supposed to be and "we don't do sampling here." After I explained to him that, being currently unemployed, I don't feel good being made to pay for something that I was not going to consume in a restaurant, he apologized, made a different drink and fetched me my check that I asked for. Amigos, you should know this is appalling service. I won't be back and hopefully others will gain some perspective on this experience and judge accordingly.

Fresh and speedy Mexican takeout - you order from a kiosk or online. Everything was good,…read moreparticularly the chips and guacamole and the tortas.

The food came out soon enough. The flavor of the torta and bowl were phenomenal. Much better than…read moreChipotle to us. The service was nice. Glad Rio Rapido was open late enough for us to grab a quick dinner on vacation. The vibe was one like other fast casual restaurant.

We had a great experience here for our anniversary dinner. The restaurant was incredibly…read moreaccommodating of our toddler and his egg allergy, which made us feel completely at ease. Our server was attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. The food was delicious, with great flavor and generous portions. Both the roasted oysters and the crispy fried oysters were the most memorable bites of the evening. They were delicate, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Our entrées were equally impressive and generously portioned. And to top it all off, the homemade limoncello was the perfect ending. It was thyme and chamomile flavored. We can't wait to come back!

I've been here multiple times for dinner and brunch and definitely had a good time…read more The deviled eggs are amazing! They also have a pavlova dessert that I highly recommend. The wine list is good. The coffee (bees knees I think) is outstanding. Parking is right behind. Ask for a window table to enjoy people watching. Service is server dependent someday good someday great. Cute ambiance and great food.

I've been meaning to yelp "Surf" for some time now. We used to stop in for their really good happy…read morehour often when my boyfriend lived downtown Westerly. FYI, If you get the nachos, cancel your dinner plans as they are served on a baking sheet and cover it completely! I also really love their happy hour tacos...especially the cauliflower ones believe it or not!) But our favorite reason for visiting Surf is Paul, the manager and bartender. No one knows tequila like he does. Each selection comes with a quick education (nothing over the top, just interesting), and he's excited to talk to you about the place, the area, and all the local restaurants, and such. He's a good guy so we make sure we stop in whenever we get a night out there or are passing through.

I had never been before but during the Chocolate stroll it was one of the stops on the list. The…read morestaff were super friendly and the place is pretty big! I only got a drink because we were not out for food that night. My drink was good. It seemed like a cool place to hang out. They had a pool table and a large bar. Will definitely check it out for a meal the next time I'm in the area.

Connecticut, Stonington (near Rhode Island border): Charming spot on the main road in Stonington,…read moremade it a perfect pit stop for lunch after spending the morning in Watch Hill and driving around. Fabulous and friendly service... we split roast beef wrap because we knew we were having a big dinner ($19). They kindly split the sandwich and kettled cooked potato chips (sweet potato combo). Loved their coastal artwork dotting the walls (apparently the art changes). Warm, inviting, casual.

This was not the experience I was used to at Noah's. First of all we had a reservation. We arrived…read moreon time only to be given the smallest table in the restaurant in the middle of the restaurant where the service kept walking back-and-forth every five minutes. There was a booth, but I guess that was reserved for their regulars and screw the people who come up for only two weeks during the summer.!! Food was so so. My sister and I both had burgers that were OK however, mine did have some grizzly in it and the clam chowder I believe was somewhat flat and needed some help. The service was OK and that's about the only thing good that I can say about the place after this last visit. Needless to say it goes on the bottom of my list of restaurants to eat at in Stonington.

The food, I had beef tenderloin, was cooked perfectly, the service was excellent. Everyone in our…read moreparty loved their dinner. Unfortunately our group of four were the only ones there that evening. Shame that such a hidden gem is going unnoticed.

Good food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Great menu options, some that I haven't seen elsewhere…read more Very nice

Went there for dinner two nights ago and had a wonderful experience. We received it immediately and…read moreour server came over at once. Introduced herself asked if we wanted a drink and gave us menus. We both had clam chowder appetizer that was very tasty and we both had fish and chips, which was wonderful. Fish was moist and flaky crust was crunchy and tasty. No complaints whatsoever

We didn't have a reservation but we went early for dinner so they sat us at a high-top table along…read morethe back bar. Great vibes and positive energy in the restaurant. The bartender was busy so service was a tad slow but we had drinks while we waited. Broken bicycle cocktail special was awesome! We ordered crab spring rolls which was a perfect size appetizer since there were 3 of us. My son & I ordered the duck & scallops. The cook on both was perfect although I would have preferred the dish not be swimming in sauce but a thickened smaller amount would have been better. My husband ordered the Halibut, which all had to try and it too was cooked perfect and seasoned well. Clean plates all around. I would certainly enjoy another visit next time I'm in the area.