James Hoffman
I almost never give 5 stars, as there is always room for improvement. However, Garo’s is amazing. They are polite and the food is fantastic. This is the second time eating there for me but the first time for my wife. She’s in love. Best empanadas ever!
… moreTammy
Delicious food and large portions with cheap prices!! Very polite staff. Would def recommend!
… moreErin Cussen
Staff was great, very pleasant. I was very eager to enjoy some good Spanish food, especially rice n beans. I will begin with the positive, good prices, the tostones were perfect. Made fresh, nice n crispy, just how they taste when I make them. Restaurant was very hot, no AC inside, I feel really bad for the staff and I definitely would not want to eat there in the summer. Not a deal breaker though, this is more of a take out joint. Unfortunately, the rest of my meal did not taste fresh. The rice tasted old, had clearly been made a while ago and just heated in the microwave. The BBQ ribs were similar. Tasted a bit old, thrown into the microwave, not heated all the way through. I’ve eaten and cooked lots of Spanish food, so I am familiar with how it tastes when it’s made fresh. We also had a burrito, which was huge, and although I didn’t taste it, my daughter said it was good. If they could improve the freshness of their food, this place would be a nice little spot. Fix these issues and I’d definitely come back.
… moreSuezette Mendez
The owner was very pleasant. Nice place to eat some real good Spanish food.
Update: I needed a caterer to serve great food for a baby shower I was hosting for my daughter. Decided to go with Garo’s Place and I am so glad I did. Not only is the food scrumptious, the catering service is impeccable. I truly recommend this place to anyone that wants authentic Puerto Rican food and great service!
… moreValerie Budil
I won’t comment on the atmosphere but I don’t go to a restaurant for the atmosphere I go for the food. The food was very good, we went for lunch the portions were just right almost to much. I especially liked the rice & beans. I had the onion cube steak & would definitely recommend it.
… moreGrant Bouchillon
Great lunch spot! Cubanos were fantastic, massive. You could tell the ingredients were super fresh. Will be going back.
Edit: Yes good food, unfortunately they will not be having any of my future business. They have been randomly closed the past 3 times I’ve tried to go back. Hot day? closed. Mon afternoon? closed. No voicemail or explanation on premises or website. If you do try and come here, make sure you have a backup.
… moreAshley Marie
It’s honestly an awkward set up, and it doesn’t have set hours. I got some alcapurias and chicken empanadillas and they had ZERO flavor. I had to use ketchup on both, but the ketchup didn’t help the chicken empanadilla. That was just really gross.
… moreDavid Gostanian
Garo’s Place has excellent, authentic Puerto Rican food! The food is delicious and always plentiful. The staff is very friendly.
I was even able to order Pasteles. I haven’t had them this good in years! My kids raided my freezer and I had to order more. They also loved them.
This is the only Puerto Rican restaurant in Willimantic. Try it, you will not be disappointed!
… moreMike Laflamme
The staff are very friendly and they have different hot meals every day in addition to their everyday menu items. They have great tasting Empanadas in beef or chicken.
… moreRoxanna Abrahamson (Roxie)
Best place for lunch!!! Nicest people. I feel like family everytime I see them. I try so hard not to order a plate of everything because it is just that good!!
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