Mosaico Cuisine — Restaurant in Branford

A+ Hole in the Wall straight to Venezuela! Firs time customer & it was Flavorful & Delicious, Hearty portions & priced very fairly. Made a big take out order & got plenty of friendly help & advice. Was told it would take 40min & the food was ready as said. Real food should take real time to make. Chef even gave me a little arepa to sample a new garlic sauce he was working on. Meant to take some pics of the food, but it was just that good. If you know, you know.

Venezuelan Ribs: (A-) they were a little salty & overdone IMO, but others loved it & I’ve never been to Venezuela so maybe that’s how it is.

Arepas: (A++)Had 3 different kinds & I do not believe you can go wrong with any of them. 💣💣💣 these things are massive & delicious! Do not order if you like bland food & tiny portions.

Taquitos: (A-) imagine a fried mozzarella stick, but it’s wrapped in puff pastry instead of breadcrumbs & it’s Oaxaca cheese instead of Mozzarella. Super tasty without all the oil. Recommend getting extra green sauce to dip these in.

Chaufa Rice: (A++) Fried rice flavor bomb with so much going on. Top it with some green sauce & you are taken to a different flavor dimension. Thank me later.

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Delicious food, welcoming owners, friendly service and homey vibe. I came here after my son brought home some Arepas- they were heavenly! I ordered the ribs, (falling off the bone, flavorful, served with corn and yucca,) an Arepa called “Under the sea”- cod cake with shrimp and a sauce that was out of this world, and a chicken and cheese Arepa. I also ordered a prune cake and coffee- the coffee was pleasantly strong and freshly brewed, the prune cake homemade and just the right amount of sweetness. Everything is so fresh, made with care, and yummy! My favorite local restaurant. Just know that it’s small, so seating is limited. Best to call ahead if you’re going to take out. Do try them! Since everything is made to order, be patient, because the food you get is totally worth...

Few places in the US Northeast manage to encapsulate the essence of Venezuelan food. Mosaico, with its low key and friendly atmosphere captures the simple pleasures of Venezuelan street food. The Arepas are well seasoned and toasted to perfection. All filling are tasty and plentiful. I visited with a group of 6. We tried the Arepas con Chicharron “Pork Rinds”, Arepas with shredded Chicken, the “Cachapas” and and a large assortment of empanadas. Wow! All food was delicious. We also enjoyed a typical rice-based drink “Chicha”. Its was creamy, sweetened to perfection with the right amount of cinnamon. This is a place you must visit if in the area, Its worth the trip from Stamford, Harford...