J. René Coffee Roasters
For all coffee lovers out there, this place is the go-to spot for artisanal and delicious aromatic coffee. The owner, Jose René Martinez, first began his business by selling wholesale roasted coffee beans on weekends and offering a free cup of coffee to any person who was interested in trying it out. He quickly built a fanbase of loyal customers which motivated him to open up a regular weekly schedule. Nowadays, J. René Coffee Roasters is highly regarded for its blends of coffee beans with supporters as big as US Senator Richard Blumenthal. Check out their website if you are interested in ordering René’s coffee beans from single origin, blends, and their new Victus coffee made for athletes! Located: 320 Park Rd and 58 Lasalle Rd, West Hartford, CT USA Click the Picture to access their website! |
Bita's Sofrito
This Dominican owned restaurant began as a food truck back in 2014. Since then, it has grown a fandom over its delicious food options and staple menu items. Its delicious menu including chimichurri, mangu, pinchos, empanadas, and more, became stable in the Latinx community in Waterbury CT. The growing influx of customers helped the business move into an establishment and expand its menu including family combos, hot sandwiches like tripletas, and natural juice frappes to top off all the savory food. With a 4.9/5 rating, Bita’s Sofrito speaks for itself and its a must visit to satisfy your taste buds! Located: 150 Walnut St., Waterbury, CT 06704 Click the Picture to access their Facebook page and you can also find them on UberEats! |
Cora Cora
This restaurant brings you an authentic delicious experience of Peruvian cuisine. They offer signature dishes like ceviches, lomo saltado, jalea (deep-fried fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels with fried yucca), and cau cau (a stew of chicken or seafood with rice). They even offer drive-through pick up for during these trying times so you don't miss out on their delicious food and can satisfy all your cravings! Located: 162 Shield St, West Hartford, CT 06110 Click the PICTURE to check their Facebook page and order online for pickup or delivery (through UberEats)! |
Caribbean Restaurant
If you’re looking for one of the best authentic Puerto Rican food in Connecticut then head over to Caribbean Restaurant. They have all the traditional dishes from mofongo, arroz maposteao, pernil, sorullitos, and more! They also cater to events with their mouth-watering food! Located: 311 Center St. Meriden, CT, 06450 Click the PICTURE to check their Facebook page and order online! |
Tata's Restaurant
Their slogan “Where Family, Friends, and Food Come Together” lets you know that you are getting food that is made with love when you go to Tata’s restaurant. They offer traditional Puerto Rican dishes as well as traditional Latinx dishes like Cuba’s traditional ropa vieja! Located: 34 Center St, Wallingford, CT Click the PICTURE to check their website for more info! |