Great service and food for celebrating New Year's Eve! Steak, snapper and chicken were really…read moretasty! Would highly recommend and go back again.

Good food, and it is so much fun in the summer with their little outside bar situation. I love some…read moreof their cocktails. Service is generally good.

not bad kid. the food has a good blend and taste very good, authentic and overall blends well. the…read morevibe is great

Casa Villa is our favorite restaurant in Stamford. We come all the time. Kids love it! The staff…read moreis always so friendly. The food is very authentic and delicious. Suggested menu items include the flautas, fajitas, carne asada, bistec à la mexicana. Really everything has been great. Highly recommend!

We just went here for a family party, as a person who's gluten free I was able to eat off the menu…read morewithout headache (yay)! The food and drinks were fantastic. I got the chicken pimiento and spicy margarita, highly recommend both. Also, our party had brought our own cake for my uncle's birthday, and I knew I couldn't eat it and didn't mind, but the staff brought me out my own personal little gluten free chocolate cake, and it was a delicious surprise!! I was so grateful for this that I will definitely be back :)

Stopped by here with some co-workers on a recent trip in January and really enjoyed the food. The…read moreplace was a bit tight on space, but the tapas were solid. The Patatas Bravas and Paella were the winners, but we also enjoyed the Albondigas and Bacon-Wrapped Dates. Had some dessert too, and the flan was outstanding; creamy and thick! The service was really good too, as the waiter was attentive and friendly.

I like Lomo Saltado, and this place makes a good lomo the fries are crispy and the meat is…read moredelicious, the service is ok depending on if you order at a busy time or not. and the restaurant is calm and slow ambiance for dinner.

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

So now I'm back in Connecticut, in a different town, and dealing with different things…read more Enjoyed an evening at Tablao, an easy walk from SoNo train station. We had a great table by the window. The waitperson was gracious. Our group met to discuss an important matter so we were a bit slow ordering. Our food was fantastic. I especially enjoyed my Paella And another diner loved the Brussels Sprout Salad with truffle vinaigrette, and the Beet Salad. My other companion thought the grilled octopus was special. The Albarino we ordered was delicious too. The only downside I can think to mention is the musical journey beginning in the 80s! And we were still able to have our serious conversation. I will be returning.

Made a quick stop Saturday night with my friend for drinks and a tapa, and it ended up being such a…read moregood vibe. We grabbed seats at the bar, which was perfect since the service was quick. The atmosphere felt very grown and polished without being overly formal...the kind of place that's lively and stylish but still comfortable enough to relax and hang out. I was surprised by the Spanish stuffed peppers; It was better than I expected, filled with rich, slow-braised oxtail short rib ragu that was incredibly tender, savory, and full of deep flavor. The slight smoky sweetness from the peppers balanced the hearty meat perfectly. Such a unique memorable tapa. Perfect spot for drinks, sharing plates, and a fun night out.

Hoy me senti como estar en Ecuador, una fritada , tostado , mote , llapingacho , por su puesto aji…read morey encebollado , muy delicioso , recomendado, muy autentico sabor de nuestra Sierra

This is a cute local spot -basically a corner shop…read more We tried several dishes, and some were definitely better than others. The tuna soup tasted like the tuna came out of a can, and the rice and shrimp dish tasted burnt. The tostones were dry. The carne asada was very tasty.

Nope. Ambiance: This is supposed to be a Dominican food spot, when I go there it looks more like a…read morebar. Food: Not tasty (that's being nice). Service: Rude and did not understand what I wanted multiple times.

Too loud to hear anything usually, to stuck up and rude to help nicely, if you don't speak Spanish…read moreyou get treated like nothing, make up prices and rules depending on who you are rice is usually dry, Yuka was hard, only good thing is the pernil at most but when we offered to buy a whole one they were too good to help.

The restaurant has rebranded to Valencia Cocina. The menu has been streamlined. The food was…read moreexcellent as usual. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Cocktails were well made! They took what worked well before and made it even better!..

I was passing by on Cinco de Mayo around lunch time and decided to pop in. I had been waiting for…read morethe renovations to finish so I was pretty excited. Sadly, just like the rest of the recent reviews I was quite disappointed by what I encountered. Everyone working was super friendly and attentive which was nice but I didn't recognize anyone working there. I didn't pay much attention to that but when the menu came it was greatly reduced and trying to be more "upscale". it felt odd as the main draw of Valencia for lunch was that it was fast, casual, affordable and delicious. I usually get the lunch combo that came with an aerpa, empanada, rice beans and ceviche but that wasn't on the menu that I saw. I ordered the street corn to start and got the bowl with a pernil arepa. The bowl was a large portion and everything was fresh. Taste wise things were pretty good but didn't blow me away. The pernil was only ok and that should have been the star of the show. I had to ask for aji and I was only given a small dish with some hot sauce as well. In the past your server would just hand over a bottle of aji and let you go to town. The food was decent, but not close to what I remember. The biggest let down was when the check came. I know things are expensive all over but lunch was $41 for some street corn, a jeujed up chipotle bowl and a coke. That seems wild. There was also a charge added for the kitchen which I get but it still feels odd to see additional service charges on an already expensive meal. As far as the renovations go it honestly didn't really seem like anything changed inside, maybe some fresh paint and tile? Unfortunately I will probably not return any time soon or even at all.

I drive by the place all the time, as it's right down the street from my home and had to try it…read more BEAUTIFUL rustic decor. Exposed wood beams and wood floors. The walls are filled with amazing art to admire while you dine. The restaurant is very clean and it's one of the first things I notice when I sat down. Lots of appetizers/tapas to choose from separated into hot tapas and cold tapas. The Mejillones (mussels) were finger licking good!! We also got the oxtail empanadas. They did not meet my expectation but still good. Lots of paella options to choose from: meat, seafood, classic...etc. We ordered the classic paella and it was delicious!! Full of flavor. One waitress running the show, who I assume to be the owner and she was a pleasure to talk to and quick. There is a lot next door you can park at but it's small. However, the street it's located on has plenty of street parking.

We have been to Paella a few times but before I was a more avid Yelp reviewer. Haven't been back in…read moreawhile and was craving some authentic paella. This restaurant immediately came to my mind and we were off! Happy to report it is still what I remembered it to be- wonderful food, great drinks, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly service. I did not take photos of everything we got for the table. One of my favorite appetizers here is the codfish croquettes and they were melt in your mouth good- highly recommend these! We came for paella and went with the classic version..... it definitely hit the spot. The rice was perfectly cooked and crunchy in the right spots. Seafood was cooked beautifully and the spices with the chorizo made it all a balanced and delicious dish. So happy we were able to come back to Paella and we will be back (hopefully) more regularly!

Found this restaurant through Instagram. Initial thoughts, cute , intimate, and colorful. We had…read morea reservation and were running late to our surprise the restaurant wasn't super busy on a Friday night. We started off with nachos, great size and flavorful. For our entrees my husband had the steak ordered medium and came out to perfection . I had the chicken and it was also perfect. I look forward to visiting again .

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina is a Latin fusion restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, celebrated for its…read moreflavorful, authentic dishes with a modern twist, blending South American, European, and Asian influences. Popular menu items include birria tacos, octopus, shrimp ceviche, and steak chimichurri. My daughter and I visited here for her birthday, and we both love Latin cuisine. As we walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown to our seats immediately. It was a chilly day, and the restaurant felt cold inside as well. The staff tried to warm things up with space heaters, but they didn't quite do the trick. We ordered empanadas, birria tacos, hanger steak, and sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco. When the dishes arrived, they were lukewarm--a bit disappointing, considering how cold it was outside. The birria tacos were delicious, though again, they could have been hotter. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, but I would have liked it a bit crisper. The hanger steak was tender, and the Pico de Gallo was bursting with flavor, pairing perfectly with the steak. It was nicely seasoned and had a good-sized portion. The empanadas were tasty, with flavorful and plentiful meat. The plantains were extremely delicious. The crema and queso fresco helped bring the whole dish together beautifully. The customer service was friendly, but the food could have been hotter; still, the flavors and seasonings were spot-on.