Tico's Place — Restaurant in Hartford

Went to tico’s the other day with my husband and the two ladies serving the food were blasting music to the point where they couldn’t hear us so we had to yell over the music. The two ladies also kept joking around and pushing each other, and they were flirting with the male customers. I had to keep repeating myself because the ladies kept fooling around as i was ordering. As i was ordering for my husband i asked if she could try not to put so many onions on my husband’s plate, she sucked her teeth and said oh my god with an attitude, very unprofessional. Tico’s was a place i loved to go, but after that experience, i would not...

I ate here yesterday. The customer service was exceptional. Very friendly people. The food however, could use some work. The pechuga (chicken breast) made here was probably one of the worst tasting chicken breasts I've ever had. It was bland, but that wasn't the primary problem with it. For some reason, it felt like I was biting into a rubber tire. Seriously, this isn't an exaggeration. It was practically inedible. Fortunately, the mofongo was pretty good. I also had their beef and cheese empanada and it was delicious. They really need to work on the chicken breast recipe however. I don't know if I'd come back to try...

Ticos is arguably the best Puerto Rican restaurant in Hartford. DEFINITELY my favorite! The food is always amazing, try the pork & plantain pinchos. Over the past 8 years I've been a satisfied customer of there's. The staff has changed but the owner is the sweetest lady & her dedication to a clean restaurant & top quality food is more than admirable. I tried the blood sausage once, a dish I wouldn't try if I didn't trust the restaurant. I was surprised by how good it was. Don't forget dessert! Their oreo cake is LEGENDARY. They have an excellent parking lot too, not always easy to find parking...