Catano's Cocina — Restaurant in Shelton

My family and I were looking for some Spanish food and came upon this restaurant. I have to start off with their prices are definitely affordable. They have a big variety of Latin dishes. I enjoyed eating the yuca Pasteles they call it Puerto Rican tamales. I usually don’t eat yuca but this one was delicious. The Pasteles didn’t have no fat inside the meat which is always a plus, the seasoning was delicious. I always add extra salt to mine. I also have to add they make the best Maduros which is sweet plantains, I have ordered them from Palma restaurant in Ansonia and they never make it as good as this place, actually I am from nyc and not even in nyc they make it this fresh I always get them burnt. If you do order from this place definitely order the empanadas the beef one with cheese was amazing, they made chicken ones as well they were both delicious. But I have to say when it comes to empanadas these are the best I ever had because they were flaky, kinda felt like I was eating a croissant. Also the Cuban sandwich was very good they aren’t cheap with the meat like some places. I will definitely be ordering here again. I enjoyed their food and so...

My husband and I have been to Catano's three times now. The food is the best Latin food in the area - hands down. I always get the pernil and their muduros - they are both the best I've ever had. This past Saturday evening we brought our friend from RI and we got to meet the owner. He was so happy to have us and treated us like royalty. Again, the food was superb. She got their new addition to the menu - lomo saltado. I had a few bites and I think that was the best lomo I've ever had as well! My husband got three different tacos and said they were all terrific. There are tables inside as well as a newly installed outdoor seating area. Don't forget they have homemade desserts in the refrigerator cases - mango cheesecake and tres leches for the win. I highly recommend this wonderful, friendly restaurant and can't...

My wife and I tried Catano's Cocina for the first time tonight. I had the pork shoulder with the pink beans and pigeon peas. My wife had the shredded beef with white rice and black beans.

We ordered the beef empanadas as an appetizer and they were great as well. Nothing was greasy.

My wife loves Mexican food and I will tolerate it for her. Well, everything we tried tonight was excellent. I even ate the guacamole that came with the chips. I am not a big guac fan but this was delicious. I even liked the beans and rice which I never eat.

I highly, highly recommend Catano's Cocina if you want to try real Mexican / Cuban food. If you are on the fence about Mexican food, you need to try Catano's Cocina.

Oh, and I ate about half of the food on my plate because there was so much of it.

The staff was also...