'So Delicious': Popular Stamford Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In South Norwalk 'So Delicious': Popular Stamford Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In South Norwalk
'So Delicious': Popular Stamford Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In South Norwalk A beloved restaurant has expanded to a second location in Fairfield County, and visitors are already loving it just as much as the first.  Cantina Mexicana, which already has a restaurant in Stamford, opened a new location in South Norwalk at 77 North Main St. in January to bring their take on Mexican cuisine to even more people. The new eatery is dedicated to offering "authentic and sophisticated Mexican cuisine in a beautiful, fun, and casual environment," according to its owners, and hosts an eating space filled with hand-painted art.  Some of the dishes offered by the restaurant, whic…
New Long Island Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent Food, Great Atmosphere' New Long Island Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent Food, Great Atmosphere'
New Long Island Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent Food, Great Atmosphere' A popular restaurant known for its burritos and salads appears to be a hit with foodies just days after opening its newest location on Long Island. Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar, located in East Islip at 322 East Main Street, held its grand opening on Monday, March 20. Earlier Report: Popular Restaurant Reveals Opening Date For New Location In Suffolk County It marks the third location for the chain, which first welcomed diners in August 2018 in Massapequa Park. A second location later opened in South Huntington. Owner Ryan DiPaola told Daily Voice he describes the eatery as a beach themed, Cali…
Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria
Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Nov. 30, 2022 was Raul Santoyo's last day of work as an investment banking executive. The Long Valley dad and Mexico City native dreamed of opening his own taqueria since the day he arrived in New Jersey 16 years ago, and has joked with friends ever since that one day, he'd give them "the taco they deserve." And so, he quit his job a few months ago to do just that. On Friday, Feb. 17, Santoyo, his older brother Alejandro Santoyo, and  Gabriel Galvan, a pharmaceutical executive, are opening Central Taqueria in Morristown. When asked how it felt to finally pursue his dreams, …
East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco
East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco A Mexican restaurant chain serving up “the best of the San Francisco taqueria experience” is already making a splash with customers days after opening its newest location on Long Island. Dos Toros Taqueria, located in New Hyde Park at 1624 Marcus Avenue, held its grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 19. It’s the brand’s 19th location in New York. The fast-casual Mission-style taqueria was founded by California brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer who, according to the company’s website, got a “rude awakening” when they arrived on the East Coast and realized “the same stuff simply wasn’t available.” …
New Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Opening In Yonkers New Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Opening In Yonkers
New Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Opening In Yonkers A new spot to grab authentic Mexican food in Westchester County celebrated its opening along with city officials.  Cantina 914, located in Yonkers at 527 Nepperhan Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday night, Nov. 17, according to Yonkers city officials.  The new restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and flautas, according to its online menu on Grubhub.  The business also serves less-known dishes such as machetes, which are described as 18-inch quesadillas, and cemitas, which are serve…
New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale
New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale A new eatery is serving customers on Long Island. 5 De Mayo Steakhouse in Farmingdale held its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 4. The restaurant, located at 2120 Broadhollow Road, offers entrées including prime sirloin steak, filet mignon, Colorado rib steak, and more. In addition to steak dishes, guests can also order burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas. Read the full menu here. Online reviewers have already cited specific dishes they enjoyed. "The menu had great Mexican options and great steak options," Sheena C., of Melville, said in a Yelp review. "I decided to g…
This Is Where You Can Get The Best Mexican Food In Massachusetts: Report This Is Where You Can Get The Best Mexican Food In Massachusetts: Report
This Is Where You Can Get The Best Mexican Food In Massachusetts: Report When trying to find a place that serves the best Mexican food, you want to make sure the spot offers an authentic taste from south of the border.  Well for Mexican food enthusiasts in Massachusetts, that exact place is Rincon Mexicano in Somerville, according to Taste of Home's list of The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every State. The restaurant was a product of Chef Lorenzo Reyes' desire to "showcase the best of Mexican cuisine" since moving to the United States in 1989, according to Rincon Mexicano's website.  View this post on Instagram A p…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Tacos On Long Island, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Best Tacos On Long Island, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Best Tacos On Long Island, Voters Say For the second straight year, a popular Long Island eatery was chosen as the best tacos on Long Island. Combining the styles of a Los Angeles taco truck, a Miami liquor stand, and an “authentic urban feel,” Dirty Taco + Tequila was chosen as the “Best Tacos on Long Island,” in a new poll. Dirty Taco + TequilaFacebook/Dirty Taco + Tequila The restaurant currently has locations in: Rockville Centre on Sunrise Highway; Wantagh on Merrick Road; Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. Dirty Taco + TequilaFacebook/Dirty Taco + Tequila Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay…
New Seaford Restaurant Cited For Good Food, Good Fun New Seaford Restaurant Cited For Good Food, Good Fun
New Seaford Restaurant Cited For Good Food, Good Fun If you are ready for a fun night out complete with a mariachi band and street tacos, you will want to head for a new Mexican restaurant on Long Island. Frida's Mexican Grill in Seaford has been open for about three months and is off to a roaring start with plenty of online five-star reviews. Picky eaters will have no problem finding something to eat with more than 25 entrees on the menu, plus soups, salads, and appetizers.  A look online finds that favorites tend to be the street tacos on corn tortillas with a choice of skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, or shrimp, all topped off with cilantr…
Colombian Chef, Old Friend Bring Taqueria To Closter Colombian Chef, Old Friend Bring Taqueria To Closter
Colombian Chef, Old Friend Bring Taqueria To Closter A Colombian chef and her former colleague have opened a taqueria in Bergen County. Aura Montoya and Gregory Michelson came up with the idea for their taqueria just before the COVID-19 pandemic.  They continued coming up with recipes during the lockdown, but as soon as they had the green light, they set off to Mexico to get an idea of what they wanted El Taco Bar to be. All they knew is that they wanted their Closter shop to be authentic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by el Taco Bar (@el_tacobar) "We wanted to make Mexican stree…
Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business A Hudson Valley restaurant has closed after 15 years in business.  The owners of Mole Mole, a Mexican restaurant located in Ulster County, announced the closure in a Facebook post on Friday, March 4. The eatery is located at 23 Broadway in Kingston. "We thank all of our valued customers, friends, staff and the Kingston community for your support throughout these 15 years," the announcement reads. "Kingston will forever have a special spot in our hearts, to our customers thank you for including us into your weekly routine or for big special moments: birthday parties, work meetings, ann…
Viva Margarita Opens New Location Viva Margarita Opens New Location
Viva Margarita Opens New Location Viva Margarita has opened its newest location. The Hackensack outpost is located at 774 Main St. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑽𝑰𝑽𝑨 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑨 (@vivamargaritanj) The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Founded in 2016, Viva Margarita "was established with the intention to introduce authentic Mexican cuisine to New Jersey and the tri-state area," its website says.  "Our mission is to have our customers experience the culinary tr…