Who hasn't had a good meal at the Prospect Restaurant? Well, I found the alternative for a great…read moremeal in the old setting. Just had lunch today at Caribe and it sure is special! We were out for a drive on the first day of Spring and so was everyone else and they were all hungry. Dropped in here and it was empty at first and then people started to arrive. What a joy to have Dominican food. My many memories of Santo Domingo came flooding back with this version of mofongo. It was smooth and covered with sautéed roast pork. You could have the pork chop version but with my left arm in a cast due to a fractured femur this was the perfect choice. Opt for the sautéed onions as they are terrific. The 'orange juice and milk' is to die for like a batida without all the extra ice. Great service, clean room with a sophisticated dark gray theme. I will be back very SOON with no cast to impede my ordering.

Never get the right thing., example I Oder oxtail, mind you…read moreit cost 29.00 Only the oxtails, Then send me a regular order, a lunch plate fill of rice and other vegetables but oxtails, a few pieces. I was not happy, but the uber person was very nice.

I can't believe they only have 3 reviews. My boyfriend and I have been craving Dominican food since…read morewe moved and boy was this the best of the best. I got the pork shoulder mofongo and he got the pork chops and rice! Everything tasted out of this world! Since we didn't want to dine in today we opted for take out, the staff was spectacular and took great care of packing the order. 10/10 would recommend.

I just going to say the food was so GOOD omg the Mofongo was so yummy and the pork 100% recommendread more

El Mercado is a supermarket with a cool food court on Park Street in Hartford. The food court,…read morewhich includes a Mexican spot, a Peruvian spot, a Colombian spot and a Dominican spot was the draw for me. There's a bit of seating and I ate my Oxtail, fried plantains, and rice and beans there. It was very good. I imagine the market has a wider selection of foods and goods you might need for Hispanic and Latino cooking. The Parking Lot is a bit tricky, both in terms of finding a spot and navigating your way out if you're lucky enough to get into the lot. El Mercado is a classic Hartford place you should check out at least once. Four Stars

Unfortunately, I experienced food poisoning after trying the Dominican food vendor. I ordered a…read moresimple meal of rice, beans, and pork, but the rice was burnt, and the pork was dry. It became clear the food wasn't good once I got home. I value proper sanitation, and I noticed the woman serving the food wasn't wearing gloves. I didn't take a picture at the time because I honestly forgot, but I don't think I'll be trying their food again..

Food is always delicious! I've ordered trays of food for a party and it did not disappoint!…read more Everyone is always pleasant and friendly. The dining area is cozy and culturally inviting to sit and enjoy a meal!

The location may have been a little cozy, but I appreciated the attentive and prompt service from…read moreour waitress. The food was enjoyable, although having recently returned from Puerto Rico, I might have had particularly high expectations.

Overpriced dark location. Ate here twice in ten years. The signs are confusing. Every item is $12…read more Nowhere to dine in although there is a spacious dining room in restaurant.

Food is good, service is fine nothing spectacular. Ambiance was ok nothing fancy…read more Price is ok.

One of my dad's favorite spots at Parkville and I finally tried it. I liked the mofongo but felt it…read morecould have had a bit more flavor. The chicken was just fried chicken tenders with a decent sauce but it was just poured on top of the chicken rather than fully coated. Not bad, would go back again but might order something different.

One of my favorite spots to go to in Parkville Market! Their food is so flavorful and the portions…read moreare also great. My go to is the Pernil (Shredded Pork) MofonGo - made with slow roasted pork with chicharrones, mayo-ketchup and salsa. I also recently tried their Papa Rellenos Bites - mashed potatoes filled with authentic 'picadillo' (ground beef). Unfortunately my phone did not eat first for those. I cannot recommend them enough.

Was not accommodating at all!! Came here to get some food and was COMPLETELY IGNORED!! It was…read moreEMBARRASSING!! Asked the server the bartender the server and the security for help and left hungry and angry!! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND unless you are Latina!! Embarrassing

Great find in the city! Food quality, taste, and presentation was elevated. Crispy chicken bites…read morethat were well seasoned, crispy on the outside and perfectly tender and juicy on the inside. White rice was perfectly cooked and the beans were saucy with great flavor. With a great atmosphere, clean restaurant and bathrooms. The cocktail menu was very good and they even have a dance floor for Salsa nights. Can't wait to go back.

Milagro's in a spot that has affordable options on Albany Avenue. I would describe it as…read moreDominican/Puerto Rican food. It's a good place to pick up rice, beans and chicken/pork etc. You can easily get a massive plate of food for $5-$7.

Was in the area and decided to try this place and oppose to my usually Spanish food spot. Not 100%…read moresure about street parking in Hartford so I made sure not to park near the corner since there is not a parking lot. The dinning area was homey and place smelt really good. My usual go to foods are alcapurrias, morcilla, cuchofrito. They did have alcapurrias $1.25 which is not bad, but the quality of it is not worth it. Is was about 2 fingers width and thickness. To have been 10 something in the am I could tell that this was not freshly made Today which is disappointing as well. Besides it being cold and dry the ends were hard. First and last time trying those at this location. I got a little plate to go of if arroz con gandules y pernil for my husband. I am hoping that we have a better outcome on the taste. Oh, not for nothing but thank god I wasn't in a major rush or distracted by other customers as I was the only one there as I gave the cashier a $20 and she gave me back the incorrect change. Honest mistake I guess but I know if I just grabbed my money and kept it moving I wouldn't have been able to go back and inform them I was short changed. Arroz con gandules y pernil is fresh, seasoned well and very very good !!!!! I would recommend someone try that !!

I found Tico's on Uber Eats and with its 4.9 rating I had to try it. I had their roast pork bundle…read morewhich came with rice, your choice of side and a can of coke. To my delight it was pernil and it was delicious. I couldn't stop raving about it to my coworkers. The side I got was their pasta salad which was excellent. I'll definitely be going back and can't recommend it enough if you like Latin food.

The food looked really good, the place was clean, and the staff was quick, which I liked…read more Everything came out in a reasonable time, and the overall atmosphere felt nice and welcoming. The only downside for me was the chicken empanada it had way more dough than meat inside, which I didn't expect. I was hoping for a better balance of filling. Aside from that, the experience was still pretty decent.

I never had Puerto Rican food before so when a coworker offered to get me something from Guavate I…read morejumped with joy. First off I didn't know what to get nor did I know what they offered. Duck wasn't on the menu so I went with fish. My meal came with rice and beans. The rice was delicious, flavorful and fluffy. I could have had the rice alone and would have been fulfilled. For me personally the rice was the best part. Onto the main attraction, I had some sort of fish cooked with tomatoes. A tad salty for my taste but I believe that's typical of the food from that area. I don't have prior experiences to compare to so as of right now the food was interesting enough for me to go try other items on the menu. For $7 I would say that's not too bad for something I can't cook myself. It's unique enough for me to enjoy. I look forward to going in and picking out my own dishes. My takeout experience didn't make me sick so that's sufficient enough of a reason for me to give them another try when I want to go beyond the Jamaican restaurants.

1.) Reason for ordering: I ordered take out from this place…read morein the evening. I had the privilege to eat this takeout with one of my most closest Yelper/Non-Yelper friends, Sanh A. We wanted to see what this place was all about. I was also able to order with a couple other people, so it made things more eventful. 2.) The Food: I can only speak on behalf of what I ate. The alcapurria was not the best in my eyes, *clears throat* , I mean, mouth. I ordered the Alcapurria, and was able to dabble into Sanh A's Bacalao with yellow rice and beans (kidney and pigeon peas). My other friends ordered the Pork Pasteles (pork and other mixture wrapped in a dark green banana leaf, then boiled), and fried plantains. It was suppose to be a I believe mashed up yuca, green banana or plantain with seasoned ground beef in the middle and fried. The taste was sweet, which I liked, though I thought it would be salty. But it had little to no meat in the middle. Plus, it was overly cooked in some areas. I'd prefer an over cooked alcapurria than just having it cooked in some areas. The bacalao with rice and beans were okay. I have to eat bacalao that's supposedly not salty. My Dominican and Puerto Rican people tell me, "what, Anthony? You've never had it unsalted?!?" Yeah, that's right, bacalao in the several hundred experiences of eating it has ALWAYS been super salty. This dish deviated a little but it still was salty. The best part of the plate was the yellow rice and beans. No clumps, no overcooked and burnt parts (although, in latin caribbean cultures the bottom of the pot, which is burnt, is a delicacy). 3.) My Impressions: Don't follow me exactly on this, because I did order it to go, adding in the time it took to get it and bring it back to my place, so I know thing can get mushy in the process. If the quality was as bad dining in, then to be quite honest, I'd rather go to my family's house where they cook this on a daily basis. La Casona would be my alternative. I will have to give this place another try and dine inside to get the overall experience.