Sunny Wong
The atmosphere was great. The tacos were delicious, the food is very fresh. The wait staff was very patient with us. Would love to go again.
… moreMargaret Jachym
9.15.24 Great first-time visit. Ample parking. Indoor/outdoor venue. Margaritas got better with each round. Enchiladas and Chimiganas were good. Overall we had a great dinner.
… moremarybeth keener
We were visiting the northwest corner of Connecticut- and meeting friends for lunch that were coming from the Albany area
Picantes was exactly halfway
The reviews made it easy to pick here
Boy were we pleasantly surprised!!
Such a cute restaurant inside
The staff were patient with us as I’m not a big fan of TexMex food
So they steered us to the traditional food
All of us thought some of the best Mexican food we’d ever had ( including those who travelled extensively)
A few got the Molcajetes
Wow – talk about presentation!!!
Enormous stone bowls arrived sizzling at our place
Included cactus which was quite good
So much food- literally enough for 3 meals!
One got a burrito- again best ever had
Another- fajitas- again enough for 2 meals!
Another got the homemade flautas- excellent also
Would definitely come back again
… moreJs Martinez
Delicious food, nice place and excellent service, we will be back soon …
… moreAimee Jamieson
Love good food! My husband and I always sit outside and it always rains! With the outdoor umbrellas it’s quite OK. We get to laugh and enjoy being outdoors in thie wonderful area. Growing up between Arizona and here, this food is great at Picantes. A must try. Flavors are fantastic and Service is always with a smile. This time we ordered Tamarind margaritas with dinner and they didn’t disappoint.
Go enjoy! We visit often, last was Sept/October when these photos were taken
… moreErik Michael
I took it as a promising omen when I dipped a tortilla chip into, bar-none, the best salsa in the tri-state area! Smoke and spice and where the tomato component was in perfect balance/union with the other ingredients. Often times, locally at least, the taste of tomato overpowers the other ingredients that collectively should give you the nirvana of a true salsa experience! The service is wonderful and the waitstaff very friendly! Very good ambiance and very clean! White table linen to boot! We all selected items from the Mexican side of the menu but we will be back to try the Italian side! I have a feeling we will be equally satisfied.
… moreTom Giannasi
Got food to go and sat at the bar while waiting. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. Some of the best chips and salsa I have had yet. The food was delicious and made a happy family!
… moreSamantha deManbey
Went here for the first time a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere and food was fresh and very filling — good portion sizes — not too big or too small. A variety of options for vegetarians. Our waiter was friendly and very quick with getting out orders.
… moreLogan Cables
Very amazing food. Their margaritas are the best! The new 36 oz margarita (very shareable between 2-3 people) is AWESOME! Definitely coming back.
… morePatrick B
An authentic and very good Mexican restaurant in Northwest Connecticut just a little south of Massachusetts. I tried the Fish Tacos and they were excellent. The fish was fresh and tasty and the veggies were fresh. Also, the corn tortillas tasted like they were homemade. I would probably have given them a 4.5 if that was possible but the food and atmosphere certainly deserved better than a 4. Will definitely eat there again.
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