el Sombrero Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

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For three star Mexican, try El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant in the River Valley area. It's been awarded the Best of Mexican Food and Best of Margarita awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an inviting atmosphere. This place features a full bar. This restaurant is open late. People who have eaten here found the food absolutely amzing.

User Reviews of el Sombrero Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

Yelp.com Review - by Gary A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Although I have not been to this place in a year or so(I live in San Diego now), I have to give this place a great review. It is by the best Mexican food you will find in Connecticut. The lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris V.

5.0 of 5 stars. El Sombrero has THE best Mexican food in CT HANDS DOWN! My dad's friend mentioned this place to him like 8 years ago, and we finally decided to go as a family and we have been going back ever since....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm totally in Katie's boat here - awesome service, excellent food and nice mariachi. They have a bunch of veggie-friendly stuff too, which is awesome. The prices are reasonable and they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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The BEST! by Cathy S. at InsiderPages

My husband and I have been eating here since we were dating. It is now a favorite for our kids too! The food is always fantastic and the service is even better. It is the same lunch or dinner, weekday or...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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JoAnn W. by JoAnn W. at InsiderPages

My favorite Mexican restaurant. Nobody can beat their food. I have been to many restaurants in the area and I always go back here. Portions are large. Food is always hot. Service is excellent. Prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Good Service by Nicolette L. at InsiderPages

El Sombrero is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The staff gets to know you personally and knows my order when I go in. Right when you sit down, they serve you chips and salsa. The salsa is homemade and out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't really know what to say about El Sombrero.Sometimes it is great and sometimes it is down right awful. Forget about anything labeled spicy on the menu. Its not. I asked for extra spicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to El Sombrero with a date tonight, and it was quite enjoyable. I was in the mood for mexican, but I get tired of the chain places (like On The Border), so I was glad when he suggested this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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El Sombrero is the best!

The food is GREAT, so are the drinks and staff is great! What more can I say, this is a great place!!!
judysbook.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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YUMMY...

everything is so yummy in EL Sombrero...You are never left hungry after a visit...take out to go is excellent service too!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Mexican - I don't think so

This is a long standing Mexican restaurant that could only survive here in the northeast. The salsa was on a par with what you can find on your local grocer's shelves. Our enchiladas suizas (chicken filled...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Casa Fabulous!

Eddie and his staff have taken this restaurant from the ground up and built the best true Mexican restaurant North of the Pecos.Mariachis, castinets, an attached Cantina... and superb food! It's ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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We're not in Arizona anymore

First of all, I would like to start off by saying that we moved from AZ knowing in advance that there was likely no legitimate Mexican cuisine in the Northeast. We have not been proved wrong thus far. We went...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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Best Local Option for Mexican

The live music is a definite plus here -- makes for a fun evening. Service is very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is nice and very appropriate for this type of restaurant. They have a v...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Great Mexican Food by Rachael H. at InsiderPages

I really enjoy this restaurant, the service is excellent. As soon as you sit down you have chips and salsa brought to your table. The chips are fresh and the salsa is delicious. They have a great bar and lots...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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Muy bueno! by Nancy P. at InsiderPages

This is one of my favorite restaurants in CT - and probably the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Their chips and salsa are so fresh - by far the best I've had. With huge servings of food, great service,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Love it!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in CT - and probably the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Their tortilla chips and salsa are to die for! Huge servings, great service, and fantastic music ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Wonderful food

I have been to El Sombrero many times, even though I love about 45 minutes away. It has a great selection of Mexican foods. The quality of the food is wonderful as well. Their margaritas are soo good,...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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THE BEST

Now THIS place is the best for Mexican food! They have a mariachi band during dinner time serenading you at your table, a buy one get one free lunch option and the best enchiladas IN THE WORLD! Also, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Very Good Mexican Food by Barb C. at InsiderPages

I am originally from CA and since moving to CT 9 years ago, it has been very hard to find good Mexican food. El Sombrero had delicious food that is as close to the food I can get at home. Everything is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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el sombrero

the food is absolutely amzing. it's a little mom and pop type operation. the atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. it's a great family restaurant with authentic live music with a little mariachi band. all...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2004
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Awesome Salsa

If you like Mexican Food - this is a Great Place to Go - There House Specials are Fantastic - Full Flavor - Nice and Spicy - they are very accomidating to any Special requests - Hotter-Milder - None of this -...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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AOL CityGuide

strolling mariachis and sizzling fajitas...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Dine.com

i always enjoy my visits to this restaurant...
dine.com - user review
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