Dominican Restaurants near Stamford, CT

“Mami’s Latin Cuisines Restaurant is the kind of place that feels special the second you walk in. It’s warm, energetic, welcoming, and truly authentic. You can feel the pride behind the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

The owners, Griselda and Rafael, were incredibly kind and helpful. I don’t eat meat, and they immediately listened to what I was looking for and recommended the shrimp in garlic sauce. I’ve had this dish at a lot of Central American and Latin restaurants, and this was easily one of the richest, most flavorful versions I’ve ever had. The garlic sauce had so much depth, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.

The tostones were also outstanding. My wife loves tostones, so we’ve had them plenty of times, and these were some of the freshest and best we’ve had, perfectly salted, crisp, and the plantain was cooked exactly right. Not mushy, not hard, just perfect. Their fresh juices were also incredible and absolutely worth ordering.

The vibe of the restaurant is a huge part of the experience. It feels authentic, lively, and welcoming, and even the artwork inside and outside is worth stopping to see. The restaurant was busy with people coming in for what looked like buffet-style Dominican food, but my dish was cooked fresh in the back and still came out super fast.

Another moment that stood out was when I noticed there were no empanadas de queso left. Griselda kindly told me it would only take a minute to make one fresh for me, and it came out perfect, especially with their house-made green sauce.

My only small suggestion would be to add a hotter, punchier red sauce for people like me who love extra heat and want even more of a kick. But overall, this place is a gem.

If you’re looking for authentic Dominican food, Latin cuisine, fresh juices, tostones, shrimp in garlic sauce, empanadas, and genuinely kind service, Mami’s Latin Cuisines Restaurant is absolutely worth visiting. Highly recommend.“

“Meringue in Stamford is hands down one of the most underrated spots in the area. The food is consistently amazing every time I go — especially the wings and burgers, which are always a solid 10/10. Everything comes out fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right.

What really sets the place apart, though, is the atmosphere and the people. The owners are genuinely great individuals who take pride in what they do and really take care of their customers. You can tell they appreciate every person who walks through the door.

It’s a cozy, welcoming spot that deserves a lot more recognition than it gets. Once you go, it’s the kind of place that keeps you coming back“

“My best Dominican cheff luísito 👨‍🍳😎✌️“

“The ladies in the front were very nice welcoming and the food was really good had a great authentic Dominican flavor like eating in New York. I haven't eaten something like this in Norwalk since moving from the Bronx. Castle Hill Ave has some really good restaurants and the flavor from this place can compete“

“I have been at least 5 times. I love eatting rice, salad, beans, and plantains. I have only had the buffet. The food is good and they arrange it nice on a plate and bring it to your table. Many of the employees don't speak English, but we both try really hard and end up at the right place. My boyfriend says "i don't know what they do to the pork, but it is one of the best I have ever tasted."“