A Hidden Gem in Enfield…read more My mom was craving Mexican food after we went grocery shopping, so we decided to try somewhere different. I've tried a few Mexican restaurants around Enfield, but I definitely have to say Sabores Mexicanos Taqueria Cantina took the cake. I happened to find it while driving, and it turned out to be such a cute little hidden gem. First of all, they have their own parking lot, which I definitely appreciate. From the outside, you might not realize just how much character is waiting for you inside. It has that cozy, authentic hidden gem feel, the kind of place you might easily drive past without realizing how much culture, personality, and amazing food is waiting for you. The moment I walked in, the artwork immediately caught my attention. Every chair has a different painted scene representing a little piece of Mexico, and I found myself looking at each one because they were all different. Between the beautiful artwork, colorful decorations, tiled tables, warm wood, and traditional touches throughout the restaurant, the place has so much personality. It's simple, cozy, extremely clean, and genuinely one of the cutest little places I've discovered in the area. You can tell that someone put thought into the details and wanted the restaurant to represent more than just the food. The customer service was just as wonderful. I was greeted right away, they took my name and politely told me my order would need a few more minutes. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and pleasant. Since I had ordered quite a bit of food for my family, they even helped me carry everything out to my car. Those little gestures say a lot about a business and definitely didn't go unnoticed. Now let's talk about the FOOD. On the drive home, my 3 yr old could already smell everything from the back seat and kept telling me, "Mommy, it smells yummy!" As he kept smelling the food. Apparently that was my warning that he was about to eat a little bit of everything we ordered. When we finally got home and opened all the containers, my first thought was WOW!!! you get A LOT of food for the price. And when I say a lot, I mean A LOT. The portions were incredibly generous, especially for what we paid, and everything looked fresh and appetizing. We ordered the chicken taquitos, which my son loved, and two chicken empanadas, which he loved just as much. I had the chicken enchiladas, which are always one of my favorites, and they absolutely did not disappoint. The chicken wasn't dry at all, the sauce was perfect, and the rice was seasoned really well. I'm usually not much of a beans person, but even I enjoyed their beans and somehow my picky toddler was eating them too! But I HAVE to talk about the nachos!!! Nachos are something I'm usually hesitant to order for takeout because by the time you get home, the chips are soggy and everything has turned into one big mess. Not these! The chips were still crunchy, there was just the right amount of sour cream and guacamole, and we ordered ours with steak. The steak was flavorful, they definitely weren't stingy with the toppings, and the portion was huge. These were easily some of the best takeout nachos we've had. We also ordered the Molcajete Mixto for my parents, and they absolutely loved it. And Sabores Mexicanos earned some serious bonus points here because my dad is PICKY. Usually he will find something to complain about when it comes to food. This time? Nothing! Instead, he asked me, "Where is this place?." What impressed me the most was that it wasn't just one dish that was good. We ordered several completely different things for the whole family, including food for a picky 3 yr old AND a picky adult, and everyone genuinely enjoyed what they ate. Between the generous portions, reasonable prices, fresh and flavorful food, cleanliness, beautiful atmosphere, and genuinely kind customer service, this little place deserves so much more attention. There aren't that many Mexican restaurants around this area that really stand out to me, so finding somewhere that impressed the entire family was such a nice surprise. Next time, instead of getting takeout, we definitely want to sit down and eat there so we can enjoy the atmosphere and really take in all the beautiful artwork. My parents already want to go, so I think another visit is definitely happening. Sabores Mexicanos Taqueria Cantina, you officially have some new customers. If you're in Enfield and haven't tried this hidden gem yet, give them a try. And come hungry because they definitely feed you! Great portions, great prices, delicious food, wonderful service, and honestly one of the cutest little restaurants I've stumbled across in a long time.

I'm from cali and very used to my hometown Mexican food. This place is very good. I ate a lot this…read moreday lol. And topped off with a watermelon Paloma that was very balanced. Would definitely recommend

I had a vegetable tamale and my guest had the enchiladas with red sauce. The masa is smooth and…read moredelicious. Service was a bit slow for mid afternoon, but locals were there and there was just one server and she was lovely. Give this place a try. You'll be pleased.

Would give zero stars, if I could. We should have left after seeing tables not wiped down, floor…read moreunswept, and a sketchy bathroom. They make margaritas from mixes and they taste blah. The food (tilapia tacos and chicken buritto) was not cooked or heated properly and tasted awful. I thought we'd be sick later. The waiter and other staff were preoccupied with serving their friends and family so the service was terrible. I hate to think what their kitchen looks like. Avoid at all costs!

Delicious Mexican food with great guacamole!! I have heard a lot of things about this place but now…read moreI've got to sample it first hand. My wife, son, and myself enjoyed the food here.

Acapulcos had such a fun vibe but unfortunately the food just didn't hit the spot. The chips were…read morecold and the salsa wasn't super flavorful, and the entrees also lacked flavor and salt. The burrito with chicken was filled with mostly rice and not any veggies and barely any chicken, and none of the sauces on top of anything added any flavor.

We've been craving birria tacos for weeks after watching a show on the best late night food truck…read moreeats in New York. But where to go in this area for some good food truck birria tacos? It took lot of searching a couple of tries, but Cinco de Mayo had just what we craved. The tacos are perfect with just the right juicy dip. Our second dish was a torta cubana, also a definite success. If you get the birria be prepared to dip it well (or bring a spoon for sloshing) and for your hands to be dripping with juice. They gave us a fair number napkins, but we also came prepared. The truck was located right across from the pond on North Main Street - you can't miss it. There are a ton of benches to sit on. They have drinks too, but we brought our own coffee from home and enjoyed lunch watching the hundreds of geese on the pond.

Alberto's authentic Mexican food is the best in town. It's definitely the best value. And he does…read moreNOT use the highly inflammatory Canola, a rare good decision among the Mexican restaurants available. We never hesitate to patronize this great food truck.

Always a great authentic Mexican experience here. I personally like the bar seats for dine in, but…read morethe booths are fine. Bartenders are friendly and attentive. Ignore that this used to be a Friendly's, because inside it feels like a true Mexican restaurant. Great food, and an awesome house hot sauce. Queso is equally banging. Come hungry because you will leave with a ton of leftovers if not. Portions are great. Whether you're a traveler stopping for some food, or local, this is my go to Mexican by far in hartford county.

Came here for dinner before I dropped my friend off at the airport. Location was perfect for a…read morepreflight meal! Parking is easy and the service is fast. Inside has lots of seating options. The menu has a variety of options.I got the fajita quesadilla and enjoyed it. Chips and salsa complimentary to start. The portions are huge! I had leftovers to take home for another meal. The quesadilla was good but a little oily. Price definitely worth the amount. Great option before a flight!

We have been here several times and every time it has been a positive experience. We appreciate…read morethat the chips and salsa are now free. The main reason that we have gone to Lola's so frequently is the mussels- delicious, well seasoned and perfectly cooked--the best in the area. I could just have them as a meal. We went there yesterday looking forward to the mussels and they are now off the menu. What?? So disappointing! We had the quesabirria instead which was good. I had the scallop special and my husband had steak frites with rice instead of french fries and both were delicious. The apple empanadas for dessert were nice and crispy and very sweet --there is no need for additional sauce. Even though we appreciate free salsa and chips, we didn't eat the salsa after the first bite. The salsa is SWEETENED, and that was not the case before. Please consider the original recipe. I'm giving 4 stars because the mussels are no longer being offered. PLEASE bring them back!!!! Yes, I know your sister restaurant, Posto, offers mussels, however, we r not fans of fennel. Our waitress, Maya was very pleasant and efficient.

My party arrived early for our reservation and were promptly seated. We did wait about 10 minutes…read moreat our table with no one coming over. Once we brought it to the hostess' attention the server came right over. The waitress was amazing! She was so kind and attentive. One of our party does not like cilantro and addressed it with her. The waitress asked the kitchen about the jerk chicken tacos we ordered and there is cilantro in it. She made sure to come right over to the table to tell us before the food was made to see if we still wanted them. The food was delicious! The tacos are packed with protein and fillings. The margaritas were also very good. Highly recommend Lola's and cannot wait to return.

My husband and I drove down from Holyoke, Mass in search of great seafood and boy did we find it…read moreplus much more! The owners were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. We bought Icelandic cod, swordfish, RI squid and their homemade salmon burgers. The seafood looked beautiful but I never expected it to taste sooooo good! We will go back and recommend it to anyone looking for top quality seafood sold with a smile. Sharon G.

Warm, friendly service, great use of limited space, took home and prepared: shrimp, smelts, smoked…read moresalmon, crab cakes, stuffed clams, calamari, more shrimp...everything was of excellent quality, worth the price and will revisit and recommend to anyone looking for good quality seafood in the area. Interior was clean and well lit.

Great drinks food service and atmosphere will definitely make it a regular . I had the bourbon…read moresteak tips and my spouse the October fest platter. Both were great. I had the maple pecan old fashioned and he had the cider sangria. Both were delicious

It was okay. Food needed a little more zip. Better quality on some things and a little bit more…read moreseasoning on others. I like a sweet coleslaw. This didn't have much of any flavor. The Turkey Wrap was filling but it could have been roasted turkey and the bacon could have been a nice black pepper bacon. Maybe an an ole sauce. Just to add some flavor. We also had a French Dip. Meat quality could have been a little higher quality. But hey I might be too picky. Nice size servings. So don't take my word for it. Go give them a try. I'll go back again and try something different. Everybody around me their food looked good. It was a neat place with nice outdoor seating. It was packed. Had to wait 15 minutes for a table so the food and drinks must be pretty good and the reviews were four stars. So go get you some and let me know what you think.

I ordered a pizza for delivery today. It was fantastic! The restaurant recommended Slice as the…read moredelivery service, which I also used. Pie was on time and still warm and the delivery person was friendly and respectful I ordered cheese with added mozzarella: the crust was thin but chewy and my husband and I loved it!

I visited Aurora's on the way home from MGM casino. I've wanted to visit for a while because I love…read moretheir Guatemalan based menu at their OG Hartford sibling restaurant. The restaurant is pleasant and has a basic indoor and outdoor seating area. I was the only person who ate there, although they seemed to have a steady takeout business. I ordered a Small Supreme pizza in advance and it was ready and hot on time. I'm not sure if there is a specific Guatemalan pizza style, or if this Aurora's is just a pizza place run by people with a Guatemalan cooking background. The crust was doughier and chewier than most pizzas I eat in Connecticut. Supreme pizzas at most CT pizzerias tend to have very similar toppings. Aurora's had a lot more going on though. In addition to some common ingredients like pepperoni and peppers, Aurora's had ham, jalapeños and a sausage type that was maybe sliced chorizo? The pizza was pretty good. There was maybe a bit too much going on topping-wise and the crust was chewier than I prefer, but Aurora's would be good to try if you like a chewy pizza. They also had some Guatemalan meal options. I would go way that way when I visit next time. Four stars

I always think of Moe's as one notch above Taco Bell but one notch below Chipotle. This location…read moreseems to fit that description. It's a Moe's, not much to expect but the free chips is always nice. Staff at this location always seem to be preoccupied with chat rather than giving you attention.

I have been here many times over the last six years. And the food has always been decent. However,…read morethis last time my wife got a burrito bowl and the beans were completely uncooked. She had to spend about 15 minutes, picking them out. Less than optimal to say the least. Would no longer recommend. Maybe we will get them another chance at some point. But for a $13 burrito bowl where you have to give the tip before you get the food....I'm not so sure.