What a great spot! We stopped in for lunch on a Thursday - it's been a while and we were amazed at the transformation of the space. Great Latin American feel and outstanding food - the Puerto Rico Bowl (on the Specials menu) was excellent. The bartender (Alex) is very personable and had time for a great conversation. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Stop scrolling and pull up for brunch If you're in CT and haven't been to Puente American-Latino Pub in Unionville, you're seriously missing out. This spot is way too underrated. They take the simplest homie comfort foods and give them an elevated, flavorful twist that just works And let's talk about the Coquito-tini a Puerto Rican classic with a kick. Absolute must-have. Amazing flavors, great vibes, and the staff? Top tier This place deserves way more love. read more

Food, staff, ambiance - all top notch. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Best fish tacos that I've ever eaten. Love the Puerto Rican bowl - it's my go too. Short ribs, fish and chips (try the plantain crusted), swordfish, hamburger - everything is fresh and delicious. Every staff member has been very personable and top notch. read more

I would like to start off with a quick I can not wait to come back to this establishment to try more foods! Overall the ambiance, food, and service were 10's across the board for me and my group! My personal favorite dish of the night was the chili nachos. However the papi chulo plate was a very close second. The only reason we placed it in second is because of the sirloin steak. It was ordered as medium which was in fact executed perfectly however, the outside of the steak had a hard black char on it that was not flavorful whatsoever. I've let some burnt things slide before but that one was on another level of charred. Other than that the rest of the plate was fantastic and so where the other meals. Another thing I would like to mention is that the food not only looks super appetizing but it is extremely filing. If you aren't a heavy eater you could probably get away with an appetizer (such as the nachos) or you can choose an entree and be done with it. However, since it was our first time here we just couldn't help but try a little bit of everything while we were there. read more

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I was with a group of 20 ladies and we were able to sit in a room in the back and enjoy fellowship. I ordered the Puente salad with chicken. It was delicious and it was a very generous portion. I must say what completely stood out about the experience was our phenomenal server, Alex. I have to tell you I can't remember the last time. I had such a great server. He was funny, attentive, efficient, and on his game. If I owned a restaurant, I would want every server to be and Alex. On a side note. I was beyond impressed at how they were able to handle our food in our drinks so quickly with such a big group. read more

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I dined there recently after driving by so often and even seeing it on the news. The space was lovely with a nice patio area on a sunny day. The service was great too. I had a margarita but wasn't a fan of it, it was too tart so 2 stars. The showstoppers were the steak and cheese empanadas, wow cheesy and flaky, probably best empanadas I've ever had 5 stars for that. My husband enjoyed his papi chulo meal, it's huge! I tried the chicharronnes and it was good! For my meal, I had the eggs benedict, the eggs were perfectly gooey, the flavor was good and the bread was nice and fluffy. The fries were very extra crispy which is a plus for me. I gave my meal 4 stars. Overall, 4 stars and definitely worth a visit. read more

First time here and we loved it. The inside is gorgeous- would make a great date spot but for us it was a wonderful dinner place for close friends. Our waitress Layla was adorable, friendly and attentive and we asked for her recommendations and she was spot on everytime. The truffle-lings were soooooooo good! Crispy cheesey and so much truffle flavor 10/10! Garlic shrimp were good. My friend loved, my only critique is they come served in a hot and spicy oil in cast iron pan so they keep cooking and were beyond overcooked but the flavor was delish. Thr plantain crusted fish and chips were also very good- wish a smidge more crispy but loved the idea of plantains- never had that before! Thr coleslaw was also good and honestly I loved the tartar sauce lol I'm picky with that and this was so bright and was so good with the fish. We ended with thr flan dessert (they don't have a dessert menu but give you a verbal run down) and this was incredible. Perfect texture and the caramel sauce was thin like water yet somehow had the best flavor. 10/10. Would 100% go back, can't wait to try more things! But the truffle-lings and flan are definite repeat! Thanks for a great first experience! read more

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Um this place is a 10 out of 10. From the food, vibe/decorations, and service, everything was spot on! Every app and food item was amazing. Some stand outs are the meatball apps, birria tacos, and sweet plantains. It's definitely tex-mex/ Latin inspired foods. My spicy margaritas with habanero vs jalapeño has a kick but still wish it was spicier, def will depend on the night/bartender. This is a great place for date night, girls night, or any type of night out. It's not fancy but definitely not dive bar either. read more

Creative, delicious, Puente Pub is a true chef's kiss! Attentive service! Great ambiance, comfy tables and perfect lighting! The House Chips... Outstanding! The Papi Chulo plate is a must try! Someone said empanadas? Yeap! They aced those too! And if you are just in the mood for some wings, the crisp in these is PERFECT! They don't joke with their cocktails and the selection of draft beers is great! Will be back for sure! read more

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A nice place with an interesting menu! Various seating options including outside tables. We had the Caesar salad, puente salad, cheesesteak and turkey club as part of the "pick dos" menu option. Very good and reasonably priced. Service was a little on the slow side and they didn't have a soup of the day which should have been an option. But all in all, a nice vibe and the food was good! read more

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First time there last night and loved it! Friendly hostess, nice atmosphere, amazing server and delicious food! Definitely will be back!

I'd describe this place with one word: Amazing. This was our first visit, we heard great things from others and finally made a trip to check it out. Service was great, our waitress was Bree. We ordered the trufflings as an appetizer, for main dishes we ordered the papi chulo, and Lucy's plate(?) sofrito, rice, chicken and kielbasa. We also ordered maduros. Everything was seasoned perfectly and taste fresh. We could taste the food quality which was refreshing. I can keep going. This is a gem, as much as I'd love for everyone to go and try this place, please do so Mon-Fri so me and my family can get in easily on the weekends . Seriously, everything was very well done here. read more

Puente Pub - Truffle-lings - Latin American Near Me - Farmington, Connecticut

Love the atmosphere, food, drinks. Beautifully decorated inside and out. Flavorful dishes. read more

Really love this spot. Since trying this place for the first time, I've been hooked on their fish tacos. Although, everything I've gotten here has been fabulous. Their mezcal based margarita is very good, and the drinks in general are strong. We don't typically make a reservation here, and have had no issues being seated. The staff is super friendly and warm. This is a regular spot for my partner and I, and we love stopping in for happy hour read more

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Puente Pub was great! Vibe is cool and inviting. The hostess brought out crayons to make our son feel more comfortable. Food was great and came out quickly. We got the kid's bowl, the octopus app, the chorizo-stuffed mushrooms, the Argentinian burger, and the burro. The burro is BOGO on Tuesdays, which was a nice surprise! Everything was delicious. And if my Argentine husband says the Argentinian burger is good, then how can I give a bad review?! Christina, our waitress, was attentive and friendly as well. I foresee us returning here occasionally! read more

I hate cilantro. Sorry. It tastes like the Ivory bar Mom ran across my incisors when I used a bad word. Puente puts that infernal stuff in everything. I ordered mussels and it tasted like nothing but cilantro. They'll never see me again. Those mussels got returned and we went to George's. read more

the food is always great. They get extra point from Brut. They always treat Brut special. read more

Puente Pub - Brut gives the water - Latin American Near Me - Farmington, Connecticut

I was super excited to try this place as I've been wanting to try it for a while. All in one hour(checked in around 2:30pm), hostess gave a issue about moving tables, we asked the waiter for lemons multiple times and he would forget, floor wasn't that busy, only one appetizer(salty and bland) came out, server was not attentive, food was not coming out(3:25Pm and we had ordered food that never takes past 15 minutes anywhere else I've ordered them), and the manager was ill mannered and needs to learn how to speak with guests. Instead of understanding and apologizing, she was snarky, sassy, arrogant, and full of excuses. It's not the guests problem that you're having a fowl day and cannot channel your struggles. Gorgeous restaurant aesthetically but every other aspect is a no. read more

Food was delicious and drinks as well! I took my puppy with me and they were extremely accommodating! I loved them and their food!

Great food and service but music is horrible. American-Latino pub. A little Marc Anthony once in a while wouldn't hurt.

My husband and I both really enjoy Puente! We have ordered takeout and dined in, with all being pleasant experiences. My favorite dish has to be the fish tacos, and the steak empanadas. That chipotle ranch is AMAZING. The inside is cute, with plenty of seating. The parking lot can get a little full- but that's about the only negative! read more

Amazing fresh excellent food. Very lucky to have this restaurant in Farmington. Love the empanadas & the margaritas are delish!

My family and I tried Puente this past weekend after hearing so many great things. And there were many positives. Love the decor and open space. Attentive and knowledgeable waitress. The cocktails were all good. I especially recommend the fruit basket. The pork belly, and octopus appetizers were amazing, both a must try! One of my family members ordered the braised short ribs as his main dish, and thought it was pretty decent. My mom ordered the papi chulo plate as her main dish and enjoyed it. I ordered the Lucy's plate licking chicken & sausage rice. The rice in the dish was flavorful and delicious. And a couple flans for dessert which were tasty. The only two negatives. We ordered the taquitos which were beautifully presented but had no flavor. The chicken and sausage in my main dish lacked flavor as well. Overall we had pretty decent meals and drinks. I would give it a solid 3.5 if I could. I do plan on returning to try more of the menu. read more

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delicious food, great drinks and the restaurant itself has a great vibe. their sunday brunch is amazing and the husband and wife owners are friendly and all around great people. read more

Love everything about this place! The staff, Chef, atmosphere, and food are all top notch. Try their Argentinian burger!

New restaurant just over the river in unionville. The patio is such an amazing spot to sit at sunset! I love love love their appetizers. The chimmichuri is on point and the yucca fries are always hot and crispy. I have yet to find a drink I love, but the staff is kind and they are baby friendly! We park our stroller on the patio and my teeny tiny is only to happy to dine on yucca read more

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Food is absolutely mouthwatering and tasteful. The atmosphere and ambiance is welcoming and soft music selection was superb. We will surely visit this gem again and probably frequently. A must visit for all to satisfy your taste buds! read more

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Amazing find! Delicious food, friendly people, great waitstaff. Took a chance with no reservation on a Saturday and it was early enough we got seated right away. Reservations definitely recommended, however they have a beautiful bar if you need to wait. We can't say enough about the quality of the food. Started with taquitos which were amazing and served on a bed of real (delicious) guacamole with a side of pico. Main courses were Puente Carne Asada and El Burro. The carne was cooked perfectly (as ordered) and came with a well-portioned and delicious serving of arroz con bacon (the waitress recommended side). The El Burro was amazing - steak, peppers and onions wrapped in a tortilla and served with guacamole and a pico salad. Finally, the Flan was delicious and ended a great meal. The pictures do not do justice to the food and the presentation. The service was excellent and food was served very quickly. They were also very accommodating with food allergies. This Unionville gem was just added to our list of favorite restaurants. read more

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Ok I want to Love Puente Pub I really do, however, there's something that left me wanting a little more. No Tostones on the menu, I mean come on. How's that possible? Ok the Maduros (sweet plantains) we're amazing! The waitress didn't know what maduros were. Arroz con bacon, lacking. Not a lot of flavor or seasoning. The Pork Pincho was dry. The Taquitos and Yucca Fries! Ok the drinks were really good. Hibiscus Margarita and the Empress Lemonade were on point. The Tres Leche cake was not what I expected. The milk was on the bottom of the plate. Hmmm. We will visit again. Tostones please. read more

Puente Pub - Hibiscus Margarita on point! - Latin American Near Me - Farmington, Connecticut

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"Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten From the Battery to the top of Manhattan Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin Black, White, New York you make it happen" (Beastie Boys) Remember the old Taprock Beer Pub in Unionville? That space now houses the Puente American-Latino Pub, and we checked out their Happy Hour tonight. Their Happy Hour is available Tues-Fri from 3-5pm. HH food choices include four items - a beef slider ($3), a chicken taco ($3), a Margherita Empanada ($3), and Rommus (a Spanish inspired hummus) for $5. We ordered all four of them. HH beverage choices include six items - 2 beers, 3 cocktails and a Sangria ranging from $4 to $8. We went with two Narragansett beers at $4 apiece. Of the four food items we sampled. The beef slider was hands down the very very best. It was fantastic! Slightly salty, slightly smoky, slightly charred, tender and juicy with a great roll, it was everything that makes a hamburger delicious. The Margherita Empanada was a good portion of cheese and tomato sauce in the usual pastry shell. The chicken taco was a ribbon of diced meat and sauce over a flour tortilla. If you are "spicy sensitive", beware this has a minor kick to it. Both the empanada and taco were fine, but ran a poor second to that fantastic beef slider. Now when I was checking out the HH menu, I was stumped by the word "Rommus". The menu explained it was a hummus of Romesco and chickpeas, but I didn't know what Romesco was. So I Googled it and learned it was a classic Spanish sauce made from olive oil, almonds and pine nuts. It was very good and was served with a generous portion of taro chips, plantain chips, and crostinis. I wish there was more of that Rommus, because I thought the "dipper to dipee" ratio was off a bit. Our server, Ashley had a great personality and was excellent; checking back on us frequently. The atmosphere at the bar and in the dining room was fine- there was horn driven Spanish music all night. Bottom line is we had a very enjoyable HH experience with 2 beers, and 4 small plates for under $24 before tip. That made us pretty Happy! read more

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We had a really enjoyable time here on Friday night. Our waitress Brittany was amazing. Cheeky, engaging, attentive - all of my favorite qualities in a waitress. She really did help to make the experience more enjoyable. The restraint was adorable. I loved the decor and general 'feel' of the space. Andddd the food and drinks were tasty! Their sangria was a bit drier and not as sweet as other sangrias I've had but it was good. My husband had a mango margarita and Smokey margarita. The mango margarita was delicious!! They have a cute handwritten kids menu. They give crayons and let the kiddos pick out a coloring book to bring to the table. This is just genius as parents who enjoy delicious food and often drag out kids out to nice restaurants often. There wasn't a cheese quesadilla on the menu but they whipped one up for my picky 4 year old daughter which was amazing. My son got the kids bowl with chicken. It was a large portion and he thought it was good. We had the queso fun do read more

Spontaneously stopped for dinner one evening. Never have been, but I have driven by many times. Thought would stop in and see what it was all about. Was very happy to see it is veteran owned. Walked in and the ambience was very nice and spacious. Was seated right away and given water right away and a server came over and answered some questions we had we ordered the fish tacos, which is on the appetizer, but can be a meal, the food came out within a reasonable time and it was fabulous. I am new to eating and liking fish tacos and these were very good and had a very nice flavor to them. We will be returning in the near future and trying more items. I definitely recommend stopping in and grabbing a bite. read more

Last night my bestie took me to Puente for my birthday! Neither of us had been there yet, but had heard such good things about it. We got there just in time to order apps and drinks from the happy hour menu and were not disappointed! We loved our apps and the drinks were perfect! We decided to share 2 entrees. Omg they were both amazing!! But, unfortunately, too much food so we didn't have room for dessert. We have already decided we need to keep going back to try everything! Our server was super attentive and the owner came over to make sure we were happy. We were VERY happy! I highly recommend Puente for family dinners or date night. The atmosphere is relaxing and lovely. 10/10 read more

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A great local restaurant with awesome food. Updated decor with a nice central bar and dining around the perimeter and into separating areas. There are some good unique ethnic dishes (Portuguese) and other pub standards. read more

Came back here with my GF on a Friday night, and we were lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar The place was pretty close to being full, and there were no parking spots open. It was pretty tricky to find one that wasn't here (I parked at the gas station across the street), so I could see it being very tough to find one when the place is really full We both got drinks (I got the mulled cider and my GF got the margarita), and we enjoyed both of them For food, I got a kale & pear salad, she got the taquitos, and we split the hummus. It was all sold read more

Food was delicious. Very friendly staff. Waitress checked on us multiple times. Music was a little loud. Their menu is a little limited. There's very little vegan or gluten-free options. Overall, it's a good restaurant. Noticed they had outdoor seating for warmer weather. read more

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Our first time here and we were impressed! We've seen a few businesses turn over in this building living close by, and finally gave Puente a try. The appetizers came out very quickly and were steaming hot and delicious! While we waited 30+ minutes after for our entrees, they were all hot and fresh upon arrival with every bite of fish, chicken and ribs so juicy and tender. We got some churros for dessert that were pretty good (not pictured). Our waitress was nice and checked in frequently. Would definitely come back for more drinks + apps! read more

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Gave it a try after all the good reviews in CT magazine however my suggestion is to drive past this "bridge". We tried the Papi Chula and the Cuban short ribs. The ribs were more like a stew filled with very little meat and consisted of lots of peppers, onions and fat. The Papi Chula was more like a meal for an Nino Chula, very little flavor and not a fulfilling meal for my Papi! The beans were the best item we ate, even the rice was under cooked. The waitress was wonderful but the meal left us wanting so mucho mas especially for the price! read more

What a nice place to hang out or for date nite. The food was delicious. I had the carne asada which was really good. My wife had the mash yuca, it has a good flavor but the yuca was kinda dry. The staff were on point and very friendly. The fries on the kids menu were nice and fresh, tasty and crispy. I also had an old fashion, it was good but the big block of ice did not help. I had 3 sips and it was gone. I mean for the price $$ i paid (14) i at least wanted to enjoy it. read more

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This place was simply awesome. As soon as you walk in you see what looks like a cafe in Mexico or Puerto Rico. Service was extremely fast but not so fast you'd assume it was microwaved in back. Our waitress was Layla and she was smiling courteous and efficient. Helped us get some ideas for our toddler who's never eaten food such as this. Just an incredible pleasure all around and we plan on returning as often as we are able to. Love it Love it Love it. Kudos to all read more