This place was a great find! I went based on someone else's review to go there because the food…read morewas really good , and it sure was ! We were a party of 5, and the waitress advised us that there was a long wait , because of staffing issues . We all agreed that it was worth it to wait , and I'm glad we did ! We ordered their empanadas . We ordered Carne (beef) empanadas and some cheese empanadas, and they were excellent! Filled generously as well. The shell of the empanadas is made from corn meal not flour/dough. And Fried to perfection. We ordered a soup that had shrimp and was in a dark red broth ... it was so extremely delicious. We ordered steak as well , and thinly sliced and seasoned well. I would give it a five star rating but the service is lacking hospitality. Not that they're rude, but not overly friendly. And parking is not that great . There is parking in the street but it gets filled quickly and there are just 4 spots to park in front of their store front .

Ordered a bandeja paisa to go and the rice was dry and with many black spots. Picada was so mid…read more The sopa del dia had no protein.

Very friendly staff. Very large portions. Very casual. Nice atmosphere with Latin music playing…read more For starters a basket of bread and Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Chili Sauce) is served. Delicious!!!

Some of the best Peruvian food I have tried. My party of 5 had a late lunch here after attending an…read moreevent in the area. We had a variety of dishes- started off with causa and anticuchos to start followed by chaufa piolin, tacu tacu mariscos, lomo saltado, ceviche piolin (pescado, mariscos, and calamari), and pollo a la brasa 1/2. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous. I'm already planning my next visit here. The only thing is, you better make sure you have time because the service is pretty slow!

I typically order delivery and the food is consistently good and affordable…read more The chicken mofonguitos are one of my favorite things to eat in the Hartford area. The plantain is always just the right texture and the chicken is very tender. It doesn't really travel well though so you just have to use a fork to put everything back together. The steak is good, but it is a bit salty and the white rice cancels it out a bit. Super filling!

Recently, my support group Hearts that HEAL enjoyed a delightful meal and excellent service at Lo…read moreSano Restaurant and Bar, nestled in the south end of Hartford on Maple Avenue. Our meeting with 17 women and 8 Hartford Police officers who came to answer our questions about personal and Internet safety was a positive experience, led by our friend Hyacinth Yennie. This community activist spends her time at the Senior Citizen Wellness Center down the street, where she leads activities and trips for older residents of the neighborhood. Delicious food, attentive service, and affordable prices made this restaurant a positive choice for our monthly support group meeting. The hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches, and desserts hit the spot while we engaged with South End police officers who answered our questions about safety and gave short, helpful talks. All in all, it was a positive experience. We will return for the delicious Spanish food and the excellent service from the wait staff. Thank you, Lo Sano, for a wonderful dining experience. We thanked our friend HyavinthYennie for recommending such a good place for our group to meet and enjoy a delicious meal. Thank you, Lo Sano, for a wonderful dining experience.

I found Tico's on Uber Eats and with its 4.9 rating I had to try it. I had their roast pork bundle…read morewhich came with rice, your choice of side and a can of coke. To my delight it was pernil and it was delicious. I couldn't stop raving about it to my coworkers. The side I got was their pasta salad which was excellent. I'll definitely be going back and can't recommend it enough if you like Latin food.

The food looked really good, the place was clean, and the staff was quick, which I liked…read more Everything came out in a reasonable time, and the overall atmosphere felt nice and welcoming. The only downside for me was the chicken empanada it had way more dough than meat inside, which I didn't expect. I was hoping for a better balance of filling. Aside from that, the experience was still pretty decent.

My first time But I must say the food was very good and the service was great ! The empanadas…read moreare-awesome and amazingly tasty with that amazing Puertorican flavor ! From the beef to the chicken and the shrimp ! The steak amazing !! One of my favorites and the Fried chicarunes de Pollo amazing ! Giving them 5 stars for the great tasting food and fair Prices ! The drinks are fairly priced .

Went for lunch. Nice and very open space and clean! Food was very good! Freshly cooked and enjoyed…read moreevery bite!

Today I celebrated 6 months of being with my girlfriend Tiffany and I wanted to take her some place…read morecool, but not break the bank. Where else do you turn? Groupon! Casona offered a great deal that I couldn't pass up. So we stopped in here before heading to The Funny Bone to continue the evening's festivities. Appearance/Atmosphere: I just LOVE a business with their own parking lot. Lol. It just eliminates the hassle of trying to find a place to put your car while you shop, eat, have fun, whatever. There wasn't much to the outside, but there were quite a few surprises inside. This place is a restaurant, but it's more-so dedicated to dancing, like a night club. There were 3-4 HUGE, wide-open rooms with wooden floors that are setup for you to dance. You walk in from the parking lot right into the beautiful, colorful bar that has a stage setup for live music. If you continue through you walk into the "Hip-Hop" room where that type of music is played. (Later in the evening of course.) To your left is the "Salsa" room! We were there around 5:15pm so there wasn't much going on in them and we were some of the only customers there. Service: The bartender was our server as well so she was fairly busy taking care of the bar rail, but was very attentive to us sitting at a high top. I wish I remembered her name, but she was very sweet, funny and got us everything that we needed. Food: So the Groupon is for 2 tapas and 2 cocktails. I had a Long Island Iced Tea with seltzer instead of Coca-Cola and sour mix. Cutting the carbs where I can. Lol. My lady had a Grey Goose Lemon Drop. Delicious drinks. I'd expect nothing less from a place that's supposed to be a club. For my first tapa I went with their Ceviche Trilogia which is a taste of 3 kinds of their ceviche, each made with a special yellow pepper sauce, rocoto and virgin. It was SO GOOD, lime-y, citrus-y, fresh and the portion was much larger than I had expected. I thought a tapa was a fairly small plate, I was pleasantly surprised. My 2nd tapa was the Picada which were bite-size portions of beef, pork, chorizo, chicken, potatoes and yucca. So savory, succulent and filling! It was huge, definitely not what I think of when I hear "tapa"! Lol. I'd love to try the rest of their menu out. I'm not really into clubbing so much anymore. I mean, I'll dance if Tiffany wants to, but I'd come here for the food! Value: The Groupon was $29.00 (before the extra 20% off I got) that included 2 tapas of any kind and 2 drinks of any kind. Shoot, 2 drinks in a club can easily run you $30.00 alone so that made this deal even sweeter. I don't know what the drinks would've been without the Groupon, but I do know my Ceviche Trilogia would've been $12.99 and my Picada would've been $11.99. The Groupon basically pays for itself before we even get to the drinks... almost. Lol. Aside from that I'd totally pay regular prices for the food that I had. It was absolutely worth it. In conclusion, I like the way this place was setup. Restaurant by day, party palace by night. What more could you want? Brunch, but nobody's perfect. Lol. I'd love to come back here to try some of their entrees and definitely check out the night life!

Great place to drink and dance! The bartenders are the nicest! If you want to learn how to dance…read morethe night away, this is it!

Tantalizing, delectable, oh so craveable Latin American food. It's always amazing to find eats like…read morethis way up in the northeast. And especially welcome during the colder months because it warms you right up. The flautas I got were abundant, and total flavor bombs. Crunchy flavor bombs piled high with veggies and cheese. I can't wait to try what else they have here, will definitely be coming back. They got it going on.

Love this place with the best food, soft music and juice bar. It sure doesn't hurt when the staff…read moreis so friendly and helpful. Had a bunch of people with me and the pork chop set lunch was ever so popular. Tasty is not a forgotten word here!

The place was really cute!! The food was pretty good especially the Cardi B burger!! I was a bit…read moreskeptical due to other reviews but was pleasantly surprised ( : I would say the food service was pretty slow though and we were the only ones there. They were friendly

Last night prior to attending a show nearby, my friend and I stopped by Babe for some apps and…read moredrinks. Babe is a cute concept, the interior is all pink with a rose covered wall and plush pink seats. There was no one here, other than the very poorly trained staff, there were no patrons inside or outside. However, both restaurants to left and to the right of Babe were super busy. We decided to sit outside, because it might have been less awkward than being the only ones inside. The chairs were super uncomfortable, they were the very hollow metal chairs without any cushions or padding. The waitress come out with the waters. The waters come in these fancy whiskey glasses with a lime slice and a pink straw. She brought us the QR menu. This is when she informed us that we may only have alcoholic beverages inside. I have never heard of such nonsense in my life. She's telling us this after we got seated. I got the Melon Crush mocktail and my friend got the Cocoberry Bliss. Since I wasn't very hungry, I got the Guacamole. My friend got the three beef tacos. They weren't letting her get an assortment of tacos, they had to all be the same. The mocktails tasted like kid's juice, super sugary and carbonated. Not impressed. The waitress forgot about my guacamole. We waited a few minutes after the tacos came out, then asked her about it. She said she forgot. The tacos were a generous size, they were on a soft shell packed with beef, tomato, lettuce and cheese. These tasted super bland to me. They tasted like they hadn't been seasoned at all. Once my guac has finally come out, I couldn't believe my eyes. The guacamole was in a small dish in the center of a donut shaped plate, surrounded by tortilla chips. However, the chips were super tiny broken pieces, they were obviously the remaining crumbs. The guacamole was very smooth, but again lacked zest and flavor. To say I was disappointed in Babe, would be an understatement. To be honest, with such poor service, low quality food, and worst of all an empty establishment, I don't see them staying in business much longer.

The food here never disappoints! I came in for lunch and had four tacos that were incredibly…read morefilling. This charming little restaurant had been closed for renovations, and while I'm not exactly sure when they reopened, the updated space looks wonderful and cozy. The service is humble and friendly, but please be patient - the server is also the cook, and the whole staff pitches in to keep things running smoothly. Since it's a smaller establishment, if you need anything, it's best to walk up to the front and ask for assistance. I ordered two chicken tacos and two spicy beef tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying!

If I could eat at this place,every night without worrying about my health, I would. The food is…read moreamazing and the portions are generous. My favorite thing to order from here is. Bandeja paisa, elite Colombian meal. Usually when I come here, I am greeted with a smile and friendliness. They do a variety of Latin American dishes very well. If you're not from the area, you won't know about this place, but I can guarantee you it'll be the best decision you ever make in your life.