This was my first time visiting Flor Do Mar at Parkville Market. They specialize in Paella and…read moreseafood. It doesn't seem like you should be able to execute paella this good in a Food Hall where people are expecting quick turnaround on their meals, but I thought my Valencia Paella was very good. Per the menu, it had shrimp, clams, octopus, squid, peas and seasoned rice. The clams and different sizes of shrimp were most visible. I especially loved all the baby sized shrimp. The seafood had good texture and everything was well seasoned. People who are hardcore paella purists may say, "yeah, but it didn't have the crispy rice parts that meet the pan (the socarrat)." I wouldn't expect that out of a Food Hall paella place, but if that's what you're looking for, you may need to find a nice sit down Spanish or Portuguese restaurant and wait a while for that to be cooked. 4.5 Stars.

Fresh food made to order with great customer service . What else can you ask for ?! Nice vibe and…read morevery affordable . If you're in the Hartford area this is a must try :) five stars from food to service !!

A brand new Puerto Rican bakery just opened in Bristol! They are open Monday-Saturday from 6am-6pm…read moreand Sunday 7am-3pm. Breakfast is served from 6am-11am, lunch starts at 11am. They are located on Riverside Ave (in the same parking lot as Riverside Restaurant). I ordered bacon, queso y huevo sandwiches, quesitos, flan (cheese), a vanilla cupcake and a donut. Everything was fresh and delicious! They serve a ton of sweets including cookies, corn bread, donuts, guava pastries, bread pudding, quesitos, pound cake, mayorca, flancocho, tembleque, tornillos and more! They serve hot beverages (El Bori cafe, cafe Colombiano, Chocolate con queso & tea) and cold beverages (coconut lemonade, natural juices: passion fruit, mango & guanabana). For lunch, they have different sandwiches, wings (bone-in and boneless. Flavors: bbq, honey bbq, honey hot, honey mustard, garlic Parmesan, mango habanero, buffalo & sweet chilli), frituras (alcapurrias, relleno de papa, empanadas, empanadillas, bacalaitos, tostones, chicharron, surullitos, carne frita con tostones & Bori papas). I'm excited to try so many things! They are so friendly and everything we've had so far has been yummy! They offer catering and custom order birthday cakes! They are available to order for delivery via DoorDash & UberEats. Definitely check them out!

First time visiting and was very satisfied. I ordered a Tripleta sandwich to go and ordered…read moreColombian empanadas . The empanadas were delicious!! I'm definitely going back for more. They make they fresh so you need to wait a few for them! The Grinder , I was told was very good as well and filling. It's spacious enough to wait indoors or sit if there are empty tables to eat. But, there aren't many tables. They have a shelf full of sweets and will make breakfast sandwiches, regular sandwiches and apps, smoothies and more.

The food was amazing!! The pork was flavorful and juicy. The service was amazing the food came out…read morein a timely manner and they were friendly, polite, and wonderful. The ambiance consisted of family pictures on a wall, a beautiful mural on another wall, and some great music playing. I will be going back!

I visited AMQ a few months ago. It's a small Puerto Rican restaurant near Salsa's 6 and the Seven…read moreEleven. They did a nice job remodeling the inside and giving it island vibes. My pernil sandwich was big and stuffed. It's definitely a shareable size. I like my pernil a bit greasier, but it had good quality meat. I also liked the shrimp empanadas. I'm due for a return visit. 4 Stars

Food was delicious! Beef and chicken very tender. Empanadas crispy and had the beef & cheese my…read morefavorite. Rice and beans, Maduros all good. Only problem the wonderful flavor is high in salt for me but we treat ourselves on occasion. The staff were friendly-my husband is Puerto Rican so can converse and interpret. We like the hours it's open.

Went here with my friend she had the white rice and beans with pernile pork and fried plantains. I…read morehad yellow rice with pigeon peas and a chicken and cheese and a beef and cheese empanadas. They were good the pork very tender . Nothing was marked to Pick . It was good but not hot my empanada was gone but not hot inside . I might try it again The staff was not overly friendly. Enjoy Chris m

I always love Antojitos. I'll typically stop in when I'm shopping in the market and love their…read morepandebono! This time I actually sat in their seating area and got breakfast. I ordered the passionfruit shake, pandebono, and Carne Asada with rice and corn cake, fire! Each time I've had the pandebono it's been made to order so super fresh and airy. I got the passionfruit shake with water instead of milk so it was very light and refreshing. The serving size for the Carne Asada was huge. The meat was tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I had enough for lunch after. The service is always great and really friendly!

Growing up in Connecticut this has been my Colombian go to! 17 years in the back corner of El…read moreMercado Food Court. In my teens I would take the city bus an hour away just for them. The beef and potato empanada's have my heart. All of these years later and they still are the same. Crunchy and filled to perfection pairing with this mouth watering salsa. A little piece of Columbia in El Mercado

Great Peruvian cuisine and conscientious service. They changed the music for us when we requested…read more We will be back soon.

My father and I love to come here as consistently delicious. The servers are always respectful and…read moreattentive and the restaurant itself has a very homey Peruvian feel to it with its different Peruvian art on the walls. We went on a Sunday morning and I ordered the Combinado which is a Peruvian breakfast combo that comes with either a pork or chicken tamale(you get to choose), chicharron which is fried pork, fried slices of sweet potato, and salsa criolla which is a red onion salad that is typically mixed with lime, salt, pepper, cilantro and sometimes Aji Amarillo. My father got the pan con chicharron. Its a fried pork sandwich. Similar to the Combinado and minus the tamale but its between a roll and usually they put some of their salsa verde inside. Everything tasted very fresh and I feel that they try to make each dish taste amazing to make you want to come back and try it again or try new items. We also order a Chicha morada(purple corn drink) and jugo de papaya. Both amazing as well. No complaints, just compliments and I would recommend this to anyone that wants to try Peruvian breakfast. Of course they offer lunch and dinner but that can be another review.

Piolin is probably my main go-to Peruvian restaurant. I love the calm atmosphere. It seems like…read moreeven when it's busy, patrons are calm and the flow is smooth. The food is amazing, specifically the Lomo Saltado. I'd like to say I get adventurous but honestly I usually stick to the Lomo. It never disappoints. The Chicha beverage is also my favorite. Refreshing and delicious. I doordashed a 32oz cup the other day with some food, and it was so great to open my fridge and enjoy it when I wanted it. Service can be a bit of a hit or miss, but staff is nice and do work hard.

I love coming to this location. This one is my favorite. I go to is the lomo saltado. The service…read moreis quick in the ambiance is small and intimate. Great authentic Peruvian food.

Two months ago, my wife and I traveled to Hartford, CT, for a Post Malone concert. Before the…read moreevent, we stopped by the Parkville Market, a bustling food hall featuring incredible ethnic food from numerous countries. Picking a place to eat was a challenge with so many delicious options, but after exploring, I decided on Mercado 27, a Peruvian restaurant offering a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine. Mercado 27 draws inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Peru, showcasing classic dishes that highlight bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and deep cultural roots. The restaurant's name, "Mercado," nods to Peru's vibrant marketplaces, which are central to its food culture, and "27" reflects its position as one of the standout vendors in the food hall. I ordered the Pollo Saltado. A savory dish featuring sautéed chicken, onions, and tomatoes, served with crispy fries and fluffy white rice. The meal, priced at $17.00, was hearty and flavorful, offering a perfect balance of textures and spices. To complement the main dish, I added two sides: Sweet Plantains ($5.00) and Fried Yuca ($6.00), both prepared to perfection. The plantains were caramelized and sweet, while the yuca was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delivering a satisfying crunch. For my drink, I chose a 16oz Chicha Morada ($5.00), a traditional Peruvian beverage with a deep purple hue. Made from dried purple corn, fruits, and spices, this natural juice was refreshing and subtly sweet, a perfect accompaniment to the meal. Chicha Morada's unique flavor transported me to the Andean regions of Peru, where the drink originated. The ambiance at Mercado 27 was inviting and vibrant, fitting for its location within the lively Parkville Market. The space was filled with energy from fellow diners enjoying a diverse range of cuisines. The décor was simple yet modern, allowing the food to take center stage. The service was excellent, with our server, Alejandra, providing attentive and friendly care throughout our visit. She patiently explained the menu items and even recommended the sides and drink that I thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, Mercado 27 delivered an exceptional dining experience that added to the excitement of our trip. The combination of authentic flavors, warm service, and the lively atmosphere made it a memorable stop before heading to the concert.

I'm updating my review to reflect my recent experience. I ordered the Seafood Trio Combo Dinner,…read morewhich consisted of Peruvian Style Paella, a white fish ceviche and fried calamari, all served with condiment world superstar "aji" (aka the " Light Green Sauce"). The paella was like a saucy hybrid of seafood risotto and paella. Tender shrimp and calamari bathing in the creamy red sauce were highlights. A standout dish that I'm glad I tried. The ceviche was good acidic and had the right texture and heat pops. The calamari was crispy and well salted. And the aji -- herby, garlicky goodness. The one miss food-wise was that the calamari was made before the paella so that it wasn't warm when I received it. I'm not factoring this into my score since the food service industry is short-staffed, but it took about 15 minutes longer than the time I was given. At least with the paella though, I got it when it was practically right out of the pan and it was fantastic. Four Stars