Los Adobes – West Hartford

Lost in the holiday shuffle was the opening of Los Adobes, a wonderful new Mexican restaurant at the corner of Park Road and Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford.

Los Adobes is an authentic Mexican eatery at a much lower price point than most of the other options in the area. The restaurant has relatively few tables and basic decor, much like other favorite stops along Park Road. Most of the menu is a la carte with some plated meals. The owner said that they have been open for about a month and a half, and are focusing on take-out meals in addition to sit-down dining. Although we’re not 100% sure, it does not appear that they have a liquor license.

Amy and I stopped in for lunch today and were quite impressed with our meal. We started with chips and guacamole. Opting for the “mild” guacamole, we were pleasantly surprised by the spicy kick and appreciated the traditional tortilla chips.

We then ordered a sampling of the Mexican classics to share, including a burrito, quesadilla and a taco (just one, it was lunchtime). All three were hand made with fresh ingredients, and generous portions for the price. Interestingly, none were served with sauce. We were given bottles of red and green sauce so that we could season to our preference. This option worked out very well for me because I was able to add just enough sauce to complement the flavors of the fresh ingredients without completely overwhelming them. The burrito and quesadilla were excellent as ordered, while the taco would have been better with a different meat option.

Before wrapping up, I need to touch on the presentation. Our food was served on heavy plastic plates and our drinks in heavy plastic cups. The silverware was metal. Perhaps this is part of the strategy to keep prices low, or perhaps we caught them on a day when the dishwasher was down. Whatever the case, it did not take away from the quality of the food.

Los Adobes is an excellent new Mexican restaurant in West Hartford. It focuses on fresh and tasty food and complements it with very friendly service, all at a tremendous value. I insist that you make plans to stop at the intersection of Park and Oakwood. You should do it now. Whether you are looking for a quick bite on the go, or are looking to get out of the house for dinner, Los Adobes is a solid option.

1. Amy said at January 3rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm

   You are an embarrassment to the family. I can’t believe I let you post that picture.

2. Kerri said at January 3rd, 2009 at 5:33 pm

   Thanks for the review! I am always looking for new and different Mexican restaurants. The picture of Kyle is a bonus. (Did they chase you out of the restaurant after putting on the wall decor?)

3. Amy said at January 3rd, 2009 at 5:47 pm

   Actually no. The owner suggested that Kyle put it on. I was mortified because I immediately realized he would seize the opportunity, which he promptly did. Fortunately no one else was in the restaurant. But now it’s posted for the world to see. *sigh* Sometimes I think he was raised by wolves.

4. Patrick said at January 10th, 2009 at 5:12 pm

   Came across your review last weekend while looking for Mexican restaurants and stopped by today based on your recommendation. Got the Carnitas Burrito and Flan and thought they were both excellent. Thanks for the posting.

5. Amy said at January 14th, 2009 at 3:50 am

   Patrick- I’m glad your visit was equally successful. We’ll be going back often.

6. Steve_CTMQ said at February 18th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

   How you failed to mention the cowhead taco for 2 bucks on the sign behind senor Kyle is beyond me.

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