“Garlic is one of those places I had went by so many times and wondered what it was like! I’m glad we visited because now we know how delicious all of their food is! I was seriously so impressed that Naugatuck has a spot that offers so many fantastic Latin dishes. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. I especially loved the stuffed potato balls, Colombian empanadas, nachos, and cheese arepa. Plenty of seating and the dining room is so cute! The food all came out hot and made to order, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Extremely reasonable prices too. We’ll be back!“
“I never heared about this restaurant. We didn’t have a reservation. In my opinion this restaurant is amazing , food is great , service good , drinks good. We had Passion fruit caphirina , shrimp ceviche , angus burguer , chicken and cheese empanada. Delicious. I love the decor and atmosphere , live music , and the bar looks pretty nice. I think was a little be busy at that time but not bad at all , was Thursday I was surprise. maybe I didn’t like where we were sit or how they set the tables but was not bad at all. Yes I recommend. I had a good time there.“
“This place was great & culturally diverse & welcoming! We went on a quiet night before a show in town, and the variety & uniqueness of the menu was wonderful! My authentic meal was absolutely amazing. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, who was bartending that night, and his wife, the chef. An absolutely must try! Very inviting & unique.“
“After a long day at court for work, I was absolutely famished. Luckily, my coworker had a fantastic idea - why not try this place that's conveniently within walking distance from the Waterbury courthouse? To my pleasant surprise, this Via al Paraiso is quite different from the one I usually go to, which actually has the same owner. While they don't offer the same ready-to-serve hot food options here, they do have a lovely menu to choose from. As soon as we walked in, we were quickly shown to our seats. And because I had a big tote filled with files, we were even given a bigger table just as we had requested. For our meal, we both decided to go with the el meson, and we also couldn't resist ordering a refreshing morir soñando, which is a delightful blend of orange juice and evaporated milk. And let me tell you, both dishes were absolutely scrumptious! I'll definitely be returning to this place the next time I have to be at court. It's a fantastic option for a satisfying meal, and I truly enjoyed my experience here.“
“Exceptional! Seriously, the owners and the staff wonderful and very kind. The food was surprisingly good, and I would have to say the best fried dough in an empanada I ever had. I tried the sugar emapanada and it was wonderful! All the food is home made, it is absolutely delicious! The best emapanada anywhere! And the prices are unbelievable, usually I pay $5 per empanada, but here it's only $3, wow, Plus their combos are amazing, and amazingly priced. 5 stars. Well deserved.“
“I go there mostly everyday I love their food, employees are welcoming and respectful, environment is clean and organized. I met Brenda (owner) for the first time today after going for so long she was nice she asked me and my sister how was everything if anything else was needed as soon as she walked through the door, very positive environment and all their food I have ordered has been good no complains, will definitely recommend and will continue going to their restaurant.“
“Had the chicken flautas.. excellent. Chicken tamale excellent. Birria tacos were delicious. The beef burrito had mostly rice....very skimpy on the meat for the price. Salsas were so good!! Maybe put a little more protein in the burritos, but overall very tasty and well balanced. Tasted very authentic....“
“It was excellent. As a non Waterbury native I stopped in and was a little overwhelmed by the options. One of the employees gave me the rundown on what to get, explained options and pricing. Super pleased with the service and food. Will go back next time I’m in the area.“
“Taquitos are delicious and 4/10.00! Skip the beans (no flavor) and the cheese enchilada. Opt for the chicken chimichanga and tostada instead. Coconut flan is so good! The piña loca comes in an entire pineapple. Where else are you gonna get that in this town?Vegetarian options: Just ask them to make substitutions and you'll enjoy most dishes.“
“Food here is amazing. Location not so much as there are always bums, drinks and druggies hanging around looking for money. Other than the derelict location the food is worth the hassle. Best Típico Dominican style food around and very affordable for the quantity and quality.If you are looking for a good bite to eat, order to go and you can eat in peace otherwise this place is always busy.“
“This was my first time having Costa Rican food, and I was thoroughly impressed! As soon as we walked in, service was friendly and welcoming. I went to wash my hands, and the restroom was immaculate. In terms of the food, everything was fresh and flavorful. I got the Chiflijos, which is fried crispy pork belly with rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips. My girlfriend got the Casado which was stewed chicken with rice, beans, sweet plantains, beet/potato salad, and a fried egg on top. The serving sizes were generous and great for the price. When it came to dessert, we couldn't decide between the pistachio cake and the cassava cake. We ultimately decided on the Cassava Cake, but our server also gave us a small piece of the pistachio cake to try. So kind of her. The pistachio cake was sweet, with a tender crumb, but not cloyingly sweet. The cassava cake was the real star! Served warm, with notes of earthy cassava, coconut, and a caramelized top, it was the perfect way to end our meal. We wish them much success, and would love to return to try more things on the menu.“