23 Best Latin American Restaurants near Trumbull

“Fantastic food!!!“

“While visiting Bridgeport, Connecticut, I stumbled upon a small but impressive spot—Banderas Latin Fusion. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the owner, who also happens to be the chef.

The menu was full of tempting options, making it hard to choose just one. What stood out immediately was the care and precision the chef put into every dish. He prepared and plated each entrée meticulously, holding all three plates behind the counter until they were perfectly finished. Only then did he bring them to the table, showing clear pride in his craft.

The food was absolutely delicious—flavorful without being overwhelmed by too much sazón or adobo, which can sometimes be the case at other Puerto Rican spots. The balance of flavors was just right.

Overall, it was a memorable visit. The food, service, and dedication made it worth the stop, and I’ll definitely be returning the next time I’m in the area.“

“Can't say enough good things about this hidden gem. 45 mins away from home and I will go there again for sure! The mojitos were a complex drink that was freshly made and the food - from the arepas to the pernil with the crispy skin - was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try something else.“

“This has very quickly become one of my favorite places to eat. I loved it so much I had to bring my family and bought extra for friends to try, up to yesterday they’ve called me to ask what to order.

The atmosphere is open and warm, and the customer service is excellent! I truly love this place and plan to frequent it often. Thank you to the amazing staff for making us feel so welcomed when we came by.“

“We hadn't been here since in changed names/owners a few years ago. Four diners ordering 4 completely different meals - it was hard to choose which one we liked best. Starting with the street corn dip and poached pear; both were a hit, but the party was divided on whether or not they would have liked the pear served warm (it was served cold) and filled with honey mascarpone and lots of pistachios. We moved onto the main courses of chicken cutlet with mashed potatoes; steak with truffle fries; orecchiette with broccoli and sausage; hamburger with fries. Everything was cooked to perfection (steak medium rare, chicken crispy and not at all dry, burger medium with just a hint of pink in the center.) The drinks were creative (did not skimp on the alcohol!) and plentiful, refilled quickly by our attentive server. Desserts as always tend to make or break a meal; these desserts did not disappoint. Banana tres leches cake, Amaretto crème brulee and the special cookie and ice cream combination along with coffee and digestif. A special treat for the evening - Live entertainment in the bar area. Not too loud, we could still have dining room conversation over the music, but found ourselves singing along to most of the tunes. There is definitely something here for everyone!“

“I love everything about El Barrio. The food is outstanding as is the atmosphere. Eldar makes amazing cocktails! Highly recommend.“

“Always a great experience.“

“Listen if you go here every day you will spend a lot of money because you want to buy everything. The food is the best I have tasted since I been in CT. I am from NY so I know good food. I tell everyone about this place. It deserves more than 5 stars. You will not regret it the food is fresh and delicious everyday!!!! The staff is the kindest people ever!!!“

“Food tastes great each time.“

“My favorite go to for lunch!! 😋“

“This is the only place I order food from. I’m glad I found it.“

“Cibus is an amazing gem in Stratford. From food to service you will always leave happy. Especially with Alex and Andres behind the bar, you can never go wrong!“

“My lunch amigas ordered vegetarian option for empanada and Ecuadorean version of tamales. And banana plantain stuffed with crumbled cheese. Next time, we will make room for dessert and will continue this review for sure! I highly recommended this restaurant.“

“If you’re at all like us, we haven’t been able to successfully go out for Latin food with our kids without them sitting there eating chips and guacamole. If you’re not like us- please share your secrets. Anyway- you need to try Latina Cantina! We’ve driven by so many times, but FINALY tried it! You can enjoy insanely delicious Latin Food while your kids have Churro French Toast or even Chicken Fingers and Fries. Also, they said they its quieter in the afternoon be 12-6, a good time to host groups, events with no additional event space charge. We comfortably sat ~18. 10 or so were kids. Also- its place is so kid friendly in the afternoon. Anyway- great food, wonderful owner, casual but cozy ambiance and so I say the food was 🔥. Definitely recommend trying!“

“Amazing food and service in a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“What a pleasant surprise. I have always wondered how this restaurant is. I had the pleasure of trying it out during an putting and stopped by today. I ordered carne frita - made to order! And some cuchi frito yuuuummy!
They have delivery options too. Looking forward to trying out more from the menu!!“

“Omg!!! Absolutely wonderful!!! I was so nervous because 1- I’m not from Connecticut so I had no idea where to cater from and 2- I’ve never catered before (I always do my own cooking), I was not disappointed!!! Everyone raved how good everything was. Yezzy was wonderful to work with and delivery was exceptional😄Everything was beyond my expectations!“

“The food and coquito is excellent ❤️🇵🇷🔥“

“good food and friendly staff...“

“Delicious drinks and wonderful friendly service. ❤️“