Our first time at the Essex location of Sayulita, we were not disappointed! Just as good as the…read moreoriginal, with basically the same menu. We did have a special buffalo chicken taco, which was fabulous!! It was our first time at Sayulita since giving up alcohol, and I was definitely missing their margaritas. I had a grapefruit Mexican soda, but next time I'll ask if they can make me a yummy mocktail. The restaurant is about double the size of the Glastonbury location, so check it out if you want the best tacos without the long wait!!

"GUACAMOLE CLASSICO & SALSA avocado, cilantro, lime, tomato, garlic, onion, pepitas, cotija, fried…read moreplantains 13 ADD SAYULITA QUESO 5" Where does this say it's all tortilla chips and a macro sliver of a plantain as a garnish? They even mention a freakin lime, but can't let us know exactly what we will be using to dip into everything? I've never been to a Mexican restaurant where tortillas didn't land on the table gratuitously. Place is too loud even on a Sunday afternoon. Must say they serve yummy queso. Nothing on the food menu is authentic, and it's way overpriced. Sorry to say this location won't be open much longer and the building is essentially cursed as an eatery.

I must go at least once a week for my chili rellenos fix…read more The best I have found since Hortencia passed. The margueritas are nothing to sneeze at either! Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly and helpful. I sent an order of chili relenos to a friend in NH and she loved them. Got to go. I'm off to East Lyme/Zavalas. Karen

We ordered the chicken mole enchilada and the beef burrito. The chicken enchilada itself was good,…read morebut surprisingly there was no mole sauce inside, which was disappointing given the dish. The beans, however, were flavorful and a highlight of the meal.

I love La Llorona!! I frequent this restaurant often and I've always really enjoyed my meal and the…read moreambiance. The Cabos tacos in shrimp or cod are both amazing. I love Mexican food and there's definitely a time and place for Tex Mex food smothered in cheese and sauce, but La Llorona really stands out for the freshness and colors of its food. The margaritas are also very good and there are always some super interesting flavors on the special weekly menu. In my experiences, the service has always been fantastic. I typically go with smaller groups and we always receive our food pretty fast. I went for a work dinner with a group of 14 and the service was still very fast and our waiter was super funny and attentive. I have also never had to wait for a seat here due to the large number of tables, but the restaurant doesn't feel cramped. This is a great place near the beach and there is always ample parking.

I came here on a weekday evening and it was moderately busy. I got the guacamole and chorizo ($16)…read morefor an appetizer and chimichangas ($26). The guacamole and chorizo was solid! Chips were very crispy. The chimichanga was stuffed with chicken, rice, bean and smothered over some Cajun queso. The food was solid, but nowhere near mind blowing according to the achievement and recognition on the wall. It also is way higher then other spots and for there price I would expect a lot more flavor and even complimentary chips. Staff and service was fair. Overall the food was fair and given the area there aren't many other Mexican restaurants to provide competition, won't be my first choice to eat within this area but I wouldn't be mad either. Food(50%): 6.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 6.0/10

Seeing how yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, it was indeed a day for Mexican food…read more Myself, along with 2 other ladies headed out to grab some dinner. Places were in full swing with orders from customers - in store, by phone, or online. We've patronized other Mexican food restaurants, and this place was one that we haven't been to - until last night that is. We just about missed out on the food. A really great employee, Mike was kind enough to ensure that we didn't miss out on a Cinco de Mayo meal. Super hard working, professional, and dedicated to making sure customers are taken care of - these words describe Mike to the core. I had nachos with beef n cheese. Absolutely delicious. For someone that loves tacos, burritos, and enchiladas - I was compelled to switch it up. So nachos it is Out of all the Mexican restaurants I've patronized, this is by far the absolute best to go! So much better than other places. Along with the food, the kindness and welcoming in which was displayed by Mike are what made me decide to keep going back to this wonderful establishment! Whether it's burritos, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, or nachos - Taqueria 5 is the place for it all. I'll be back, Mike. Can't wait to enjoy more of the incredibly delicious Mexican food at Taqueria 5!

Extremely bland and overpriced food... The burrito bowl very small and no flavor at all... The…read morestreet corn was cooked great but so bland, no Mexican spices or anything, the tortilla chips looked and tasted like something out of a bag from the grocery store.... So disappointing, was looking forward to try this place, but it's just a fast food version of Mexican food....

Bland food, rice in my veggie burrito was hard and veggies were not even cooked. Minuscule amount…read moreof guac/sour cream. Really no seasoning at all and burrito was basically fully of hard crunchy rice with no flavor. Too bad I wanted to like the place and the interior and service was good but for $20 burrito filled with almost nothing but old crunchy flavorless rice I can't reccomend. Wish the owners would read the reviews because there is potential here but not if the food is bland, overpriced and insulting teaspoon on guac and sour cream to go with my massive flour tortilla filled with nothing but rice. Shoreline could really use a decent Mexican place and the drink menu is good but this missed the mark big time. Wish I could rate 2.5 stars but due to nice bartender and clean inside and drink menu I decided to rate up to a 3. Edit to add: I posted this review as we were leaving- owner came out to confront me about it. The review above is unchanged from what I originally posted. Was very a la Amy's Baking Company. Take that for what it's worth- not all are interested in feedback.

We came here on a Thursday night with a group and had a reservation. I think they've figured things…read moreout a little more since opening.. service was timely, friendly, and attentive. My margarita was good (cantina marg), but my friends was all simple syrup (spicy marg) and had a huge half a lime in it which seemed to be a filler... $16 is a tough price when half the drink volume is because of a like rind. Food was decent.. we had queso, quesadilla, chimichanga, burrito, and fries. No serious complaints.. we liked the queso and chips were fresh!

We had a lovely dinner for our party of 8 at Cuckoos. Rodrigo was very kind and provided great…read moreservice. Food and drinks were delicious, everything came out quick, and it was such a nice atmosphere. Super family friendly.

I took my wife here they started with salsa and tortilla chips we ordered their original margaritas…read moreAfter that I ordered the Barada tacos they were delicious I liked the dipping sauce my wife ordered the surf and turf tacos she said they were so good too I would recommend this restaurant. This is authentic Mexican food.

When I get tacos I come here. The Food/ ingredients here always taste fresh and prices are fair…read moretoo. I love to get the steak tacos here and the buffalo chicken taquitos. Staff is friendly and accommodating here. Restaurant is always clean. Quick service . You can Order ahead here too.

Came here after work a work break, got the carnitas taco and a beef taco with a side of chips,…read moresalsa and queso. My only complaint are the hard tacos become very soft quickly

We are very blessed . . …read more That our area of Southeastern Connecticut has such a large Puerto Rican population - - or we may have never tasted the wonderful food that this restaurant offers. One of the best, if not THE VERY BEST, restaurants in the local area. My only concerns: 1) I didn't see a bathroom, but I didn't need one ‍; 2) we could have used a knife for the pork stick, but we should have asked. The staff is extremely helpful. Wonderful designs, with lots of inspiration. Now for the food: - Chicken Steam Plate: Chicken leg, rice & beans, fried plantain pieces. Chicken super moist, rice was outstanding, & plantains were very tasty. - Beef Stew: very good, similar to Filipino Beef Mechado. - Pork Stick: great tasting pork - - for me, I would have liked a bit more "fatty" on my stick, but it was really meaty!!! - Beans were nicely done. - Smashed Plantains were served with 1000 Island dressing: probably just as good without the dressing. - Ground Beef Empanada: good, a bit of vegetables would have put it over the top (potatoes, onions, carrots, peas) - - but that's there style. - Chicken Empanada: ok, a bit salty for us. Enjoy!!!!!

The food is really good! The service is quick. It's a sit down spot but the food is already made,…read morehot, ready to eat. There's ample seating inside. The only thing is that this spot is a bit pricer than other Hispanic restaurants. Therefore I don't make it in often. But when I do come, I'm never disappointed.

Dining at The Essex is a must if you want a special experience. We chose to sit at the counter, and…read moreI must say, that watching Chef Colt (owner as well), team work with such precision and teamwork was impressive and enjoyable. He and our waiter, Ryan, made it feel personal, welcoming, and first-class from start to finish." We had the Scallop and Shrimp Bisque, Duck Confit Dumplings, Wafu Bolognese, Beef Wellington and Ribeye Steak. This is a dining experience where you don't need to review each course! Each one was excellent. We topped it off with an amazing piece of cheesecake. Visit The Essex because it will feel like a performance as much as a dining experience. We will be back....... Congratulations on your ratings and reviews.

We had an amazing meal & experience at The Essex! The lobster bisque, pork shoulder, corn Risotto,…read moreFilet, Bouillabaisse & sea bass were all incredible as were the chocolate bar, sundae & cheesecake desserts. Drinks & service were both great & the ambiance was lovely. Looking forward to returning to this wonderful restaurant.

Hi..we stopped in here on a Friday night. Family of 4. Fun atmosphere. More for adults or date…read morenight. My husband and son ordered the pork chops and it was delicious. I ordered Haurache? And it was more like a salad, not satisfying to me but maybe I just didn't pick right. Would return again and order the fajitas or pork chops. Unfortunately. Service was slow so make sure ur not in a Rush.

You have to get the chicken burrito!! Hands down the best I've ever had. I've only had takeout but…read morethe service is great and the atmosphere is cute. Homemade chips and salsa were amazing! A must go to!