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Bites Nearby: Ta Ta's in Wallingford

Authentic Puerto Rico Cuisine

Want to experience a real Caribbean treat? Get in the car and take a short drive to Wallingford.

Ta Ta’s Caribbean Cuisine, located on 104 Quinnipiac St. in Wallingford, has got that authentic taste you will love. A short drive from the Merritt Parkway will transport you to another place.

When you step into the place the décor will make you feel like you stepped into a little restaurant in Puerto Rico, with festive colors of red and yellow. The family style tables makes you feel at home feel.

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Ta Ta’s has been a part of Wallingford since 2006. What started off as a small restaurant with a few tables became so popular that within three years of opening, the restaurant had to double its size.

Ta Ta’s restaurant offers authentic Puerto Rican food. Family owned and operated, everything is prepared from scratch on the premises.

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Start your meal off with an appetizer of Calamari Y Chorizo or Banderitas. For lunch try a bowl of soup and a Latino Caesar Salad for a change. On the run for lunch -- they offer sandwich specialties or try a Hamburguesa.

Dinner offers a variety of dishes made with, pork, chicken, seafood and beef. Try Pescado, an oven roasted plantain-crusted Scrod and baby clams with tomatoes, red onions, chick peas in a garlic wine sauce with white rice and beans. There are 10 dinners to choose from, with flavors that will wake up your mouth.

Try a Ta Ta’s Classic Puerto Rican dish, choose from Pernil, an oven roasted marinated pork shoulder said to be  fork tender and served with Puerto Rican tamale and Spanish rice. There are eight different dishes to choose from, or choose from five different Mofongo dishes.

Ta Ta’s also caters for any special event. From a small, intimate gathering to a corporate affair let Ta Ta’s do the work so you can enjoy the party.

For more information go to their website, www.tatasrestaurant.com, Phone 203-294-4303 or fax 203-284-3544.

Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm. Closed Sundays.

Accessibility: Street Level Entrance

Catering: Yes

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Style: Family Style Restaurant

Parking: Free

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