Local hole in the wall!! Small spot with little seating. Nice vibes inside and rather quick…read moreservice. We got some tacos and a quesadilla to go along with rice and beans. Everything tasted very fresh and authentic plus my toddler ate up those rice and beans so I was happy about that!! For sure will be getting more Mexican food here to support a good local business!

stopped by on the way home after being in west Hartford for a festival. The food tasted fresh,…read moreflavorful, and authentic, with generous portions. Steve was friendly and welcoming, which made a great first impression. I ordered the chicken tacos, but I didn't realize they were made tinga style. If I had known, I definitely would have gone with the birria tacos instead...I still regret not ordering those! The restaurant was smaller than I expected, and it was a little too warm inside for my liking, so we ended up taking our food to the car to eat instead. the tamarindo drink was crisp and refreshing. For dessert, I tried the flan. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, as it had more of a gelatin like texture. I personally prefer a creamier, custard style flan, and this one reminded me more of a boxed mix. The fresh flavors, generous portions, and Steve's excellent customer service made it a place I'd be happy to return to...next time, I'm definitely trying the birria tacos.

This food is AMAZING!!!…read more I've been to a lot of Mexican spots when I was living in NYC and was always disappointed but happy at the same time because I love Mexican food. The first bite I took out of my burrito from Taqueria La Grande, made up for the 5 plus years I ate bland Mexican food. THIS FOOD WAS MADE WITH LOVE!!! You can taste it in EVERY BITE!!! And the SAUCES!!!!! OMG!!!

This is a very authentic small hole in the wall that is very clean and has great ingredients. The…read morefood is amazing and you don't feel heavy after like some chain restaurants. The service was quick polite. 10/10 and will definitely be bring family and friends back!

This is not a Mexican chain restaurant, this has to be an authentic restaurant. Hopefully family…read moreowned. Welcoming, casual atmosphere, great food, and service. Try it!! I loved the chips served with three different salsa/dipping options. One is hot! I won't tell you which one, why ruin the fun? I ordered the shrimp and mushroom quesadilla in corn tortillas. My husband had a pork burrito. I skipped the refried beans only because I didn't know if they were vegetarian safe. The margaritas were refreshing and had more of a natural orange flavor rather than that heavy, syrupy fake-lime taste--which I really appreciated! It's a little bit of a drive for us to get there, but the food was delicious enough that we'll definitely be back. The bathroom was also clean, which is always a plus! I love the Mexican music that was playing in the background too.

Fantástico servicios Cómidas splendor…read more Muy limpios baños Refrescos frescas Easy parking

Wow. Everything is handmade and delicious! My favorite is the empanada taco with steak and peppers…read morewith the sauces. All the sauces! Owners are incredibly friendly and grateful to all customers. Their prices are very fair! Go see them and get some amazing freshly made food! I will be back for everything on the menu and any specials they might create.

What a great find! The restaurant has a nice, cozy setup with a few tables, and the person at the…read moreregister was incredibly welcoming and helpful. We ordered the empanada tacos to go, and WOW, they were absolutely amazing! So flavorful and definitely worth the trip. We live about an hour away, and we're already talking about going back just to get some more! They're $5.95 each 100% recommend this place. If you haven't tried their empanada tacos yet, you're missing out! We'll definitely be back!

The service The food…read moreWow If your in the area you have to try them out The food is authentic and very fresh Thank you for a great meal

The food was flavorful and beautifully seasoned, making for an enjoyable dining experience. I was a…read morebit disappointed with the amount of meat in my burrito, as there wasn't quite as much Al pastor as expected. The service could use some improvement, but the restaurant itself has a charming atmosphere and a stylish, vibrant ambiance. Overall, a pleasant experience with great flavor and a wonderful setting.

Beautiful decor and interior! The food and service were…read moreway above average - very attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back!

"This is the rhythm of the night Baby, tonight's like fuego…read more We 'bout to spend the dinero We party to the extremo" (Black Eyed Peas) Our visit to Fuego Mexican Grill today was the result of three simple factors lining up perfectly. #1 - We hadn't had Mexican food in quite a while, so correcting that deficiency was on our radar. #2 - We were already in Cromwell picking up our Travelers Championship volunteer packages. #3 - And for several reasons, we never managed to have an anniversary meal this year. Together, those factors made Fuego the natural choice -- and a very good one. Walking into the dining room, we were struck by how stunning the room was. We saw dozens of ornate red/orange fire burst light fixtures on the ceiling. In fact, the ceiling had more than just light fixtures. It also had long cascading strands of white and pink flower garlands. There were cactus plants on the windowsills and huge murals of Mexican heritage imagery in the dining room, bar, and pretty much everywhere. . Our lunch started off when Valerie brought us a bowl of complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were terrific- a little thicker than others, but salt-free and addictive. The salsa was also very good -not watery and runny, just a little spicy, with plenty of onion, cilantro, and tomato chunks. For our food, we ordered a Traditional Quesadilla ($15.99) - described on the website as "Two flour tortillas, filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken or beef (we went with chicken), Sour cream, Guacamole and pico de Gallo on side" and an order of their Camarones Fuego ($23.99) - "Sauteed garlic shrimps with mushrooms in a spicy sauce. Served with white rice and salad". The food was delicious and the portions were very large. In fact, we took home more than we ate there, so it's almost like "Buy a lunch and get another one for free". My shrimp plate was great. First of all, it was definitely spicy, which was fine with me because I love that. It had a lot of shrimp and mushrooms, and probably more than a cup and a half of rice. The salad was a nice addition to the plate- lightly dressed Romaine, spinach, onions, and Cotija cheese. Valerie was pleasant and efficient throughout our visit. All in all, we really enjoyed our experience at Fuego. Improvement Opportunities I noticed some inconsistencies between their website pricing and descriptions when compared to the actual delivery of the dishes. Specifically, the quesadilla had a lower website price, and the Pico promised on the website was not delivered on our plate. When I asked Valerie if the dish was missing Pico, she confidently said, no... it's not included. Well, your website begs to differ.

This spot has five stars so I wanted to join in on singing their praises!…read more I first noticed Alebrijes on a walk around the neighborhood because of their brightly colored sign. Inside follows suit with colorful booths and Mexican ponchos and tapestries on the walls. Service is super friendly and quick! I got the steak tacos, and the meat was very juicy and tender. The onions and cilantro refresh and since I ordered the homemade tortillas, they were amazing. I'll be back!

Alebrijes is a new, Mexican fusion restaurant on Maple Ave in the Hartford South End still in its…read more"Grand Opening" phase. The artistic and colorful sign caught my eye when I recently drove by. Given the attention paid to aesthetics of the sign, I figured they might successfully execute the food on a similar level. They do. The inside of Alebrijes started on the modest side, but was loved into something more special. The accent pieces include Oaxacan animal folk art adorned seat ends, vibrant streamers, wall hangings, traditional sombreros, etc. What could have been a brief stopping off point for quality takeout, is an inviting dining area where multiple tables of people were eating lunch. The menu includes both Mexican and American food, and food inspired to varying degrees by both. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes orders such as burritos, French Toast, chorizo hash and breakfast sandwiches. Lunch and dinner offerings include tacos, burritos, fajitas, tortas, more elaborate entrees, and dishes that are outside my vocabulary. I ordered the "Memelas", with pork pastor. New word for me. A memela is a thin cake made of masa and then fried. In Alebrijes's version, it presented as a heartier soft corn tortilla taco. It was topped with the pastor (including pineapple pieces), shredded cabbage, queso fresco, refried beans, "pork spread", cilantro, onions and "guacamole sauce". It's served with your choice of red salsa or green salsa, which of course means I ordered both. The Memelas were very good and I would definitely order them again. The pork was tasty and had good texture. The other toppings were on point. The salsas were terrific. Getting salsa to such a dense rich red, must require knowledge, skill and ingredients beyond me. The salsa verde was very good too. I also ordered a side of chorizo hash. One of the best hash's I've had in a while, although it presented more like seasoned home fries with fresh sautéed green peppers and onions, and delicious chorizo. Alebrijes may be a bit off your normal path, but it's well worth finding. Alebrijes deserves to be found. 4.5 Stars

We come here often and it never disappoints. Service is great, portions are enough for 2 or more…read moreand drinks are great!!! I loved the fiesta platter. My husband liked the lomo asado mixto. It was huge! His steak was overcooked a bit but still good - he asked for medium. Plenty of parking and shops around to walk off food.

Great spot for Mexican food! We came here on a Sunday night and we were seated right away. Staff…read morewas very attentive and the restaurant had very comfortable seating and pretty decor. The restaurant was busy, but we did not feel rushed. I ordered the potato stuffed taquitos and they came out hot and fresh with some fresh avocado and sour cream. Chips came out warm. Overall, a very good experience.