Coracora

Perfect spot to eat out with family. I went with my mom and grandpa and we got our food fast. Our server Jeremy was very friendly and efficient we appreciate the food and service!!

We've dined here several times, and each time it's been delicious, The portions are quite large, so you'll probably have leftovers. The Yuca Rellena are lovely...crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy on the inside. The Papa A La Huancaina is a favorite of mine. The sauce is stellar, creamy, complex and just a bit spicy...perfection! The Jalea Mixta is perfectly crispy and the fish and mussels were lovely and tender, but the calamari were just slightly overcooked. The onion salad offers a great balance to the richness of the fried fish. The Lomo Saltado is always a winner. The meat is so tender and the sauce is heavenly...those tomatoes...mmmm! The Cora Churros are a lovely way to top off your fine dining experience.

This is one of my fave restaurants to come to! The food is fantastic. My fave is the ceviche with fish. I also really like the corn amuse-bouche with the spicy sauce. I tried the ceviche with mixed seafood too, but preferred the “all fish” option. Service is always fast and friendly. Ambiance is causal and heavily decorated. Love the decor and the Peruvian culture that is here. If you’re in the area and looking for a treat, this would be a great place to come. Decently priced as well! I continue to come here and don’t plan on stopping any time soon.

We came for our parents anniversary and Jean Franco was our server. From the moment he sat us down he was absolutely incredible. So kind and welcoming. From the server to the drinks to the food everything was top tier! Highly recommend.

Such a great experience every time we come here. The dishes are very authentic and feel elevated but homemade at the same time. Our server Jhosimar was super kind and helpful and Bryan the manager made it even better with the awesome suggestions to make our dishes and experience even better. My husband had the pisco sour and it was absolutely delicious, definitely recommend.

After enjoying Vietnamese food in this general locale, it was inspiring to step into a whole different type of dining experience. This Peruvian establishment lived all the way up to its name, CoraCora. With a fully stocked kitchen, and a wide open menu, the entire flavor of the room was inviting and warm. Just walking in the door gives one the colorful, welcome feeling of being in South America. The entire staff is kind and generous, floating about the room making sure all its patrons are well taken care of. The menu is loaded with all the genuine dishes that Peruvian food has to offer. I ordered the golden tiger shrimp with Ahi Amarillo tiger's milk. The garnish of marinated onions was the perfect compliment. The whole meal was presented, served and enjoyed with an authentic Peruvian flair. You'll find it set back from New Britain Avenue among a solid group of Asian restaurants, right on the West Hartford line. CoraCora is an easy find, and definately a must see one of a kind place to be.

Food was fantastic. Service was good, but machine like. The bussers were trying to clear too quickly. Warm and pleasant atmosphere!

The place it’s amazing the food have a really good flavor the service it’s really good thank Camilo for that great service

The more often I go to this Peruvian restaurant the more I like it. Why? Among other things because the food is absolutely delightful and fresh, the cocktails are delicious and the service is flawless. During this last visit, I ordered one of their specials, which was recommended by our server. It consisted of a trio and all three components had very pleasing flavors. The service is always perfect. The servers are attentive and engaging; they give recommendations and politely answer the diners' questions about dishes they may not be familiar with. They do not interrupt your meal and conversation to ask how everything is, which is important to me. When I dine at Coracora I feel at home because the ambiance is warm and family-like. I understand why it gets awards and accolades. Peruvian food is one of my favorite cuisines and Coracora is now one of my favorite restaurants.

We were out in the Hartford area, and I wanted to try Cora Cora. I saw it won CRAZIES best restaurant a couple years ago and it's been nominated by the James Beard House. A lot of Yelpers have written reviews as well. This set me up to believe I would be eating award winning food with award winning service, ambiance and overall, the restaurant should have an award winning vibe. I did NOT feel that way. It's not particularly cozy or inviting. The restaurant was highly decorated with holiday decor, and had a beautiful nativity scene...but the restaurant is a remodeled fast food spot and it just has that vibe. I do see they tried with murals and trendy stuff, but it misses the mark. I've been to better spots around town. The menu is inviting with several authentic dishes. We LOVE Peruvian food. As a chef myself, I've worked with Peruvian chefs and our family meals were filled with love. Our dishes here were good, but award winning? Not necessarily. The beef was dry... the seafood smothered in a rich sauce that made it hard to taste each type. Although everything was good, it felt like it was missing the secret to award winning dish ... love. An orchid doesn't make a dish spectacular...the cooking technique does... and it reflected in our ok dishes tonight. I really had very high hopes and the experience fell short. With very high prices and the odd vibe, it's a one and done with me.

Cora Cora was my go to Peruvian food place. But tonight they dropped the ball or there standards have gone down. The rotisserie chicken lacked flavor and this review is mainly for the chicken chafa. It was 30 for some chicken , with lack luster rice in a Chinese food container. THATS OBSURD. I'm a foodie and will gladly pay good money for delicious food. But when I have to pay 30 for something I could have a. Made at home b. Was so small for the price. We ate it cus we're not letting 30$ in a single menu item go to waste. The container for reference. Crazy!!!!

5/5 Such a great Peruvian authentic restaurant. First off the service was phenomenal, our server Jeremy was so attentive and kind! The food was hands down delicious, the ceviche was delicious and it was my first time trying it! Their paella was delicious and the fried shrimp that also came with my dish was savory. All our dishes served were very good. Our appetizer the causa rellena was very delicious and different! You definitely pay for what you get here so it is on the higher side of restaurant prices. Their drinks were so tasty and the presentation of them were spectacular. We loved the interior decorations as well and it is great to take group photos! Great experience 5/5!

Such a fun restaurant vibe, friendly service and delicious food! We came on a Sunday night and even then it was still busy which is a good sign. The whole place is decked out with lots of colors and decor. Our favorite part was being greeted by two llamas right when you enter! I got a pisco sour, the yucca rellena and the leche de tigre. The pisco sour was perfectly made with just the right amount of tang and creaminess from the egg white. The yucca rellena was like an adult mozzarella stick! Not as crispy but more creamy and not as firm as other yucca fries I've tried. The leche de tigre is a ceviche with barramundi and shrimp. The portion on the ceviche is huge!! The flavors were so good and with a good amount of texture from the onions and choclo (corn). Service was very friendly and entertaining, albeit a little slow but I had great company so it didn't feel as bad.

A lovely night at Coracora! This place is quite unassuming at first glance, built in a remodeled fast food restaurant (with the drive through still intact) it's one of the most unique fine dining experiences I've been to in terms of ambience. They had all the Peruvian classics, and since I was in a big party, I thankfully got to try a lot of the menu! Some of my favorites were the ceviche, the tallarines verdes, and the rotisserie chicken. Some of the dishes were a little on the saltier side like the Aji de Gallina, which I didn't love but overall still had nice flavors. Excellent attentive service. VERY fast with bringing food out.

I have been wanting to come to CoraCora for a few years now. For our entrees we got the, ARROZ NORTENO: Northern Peruvian-style cilantro rice. Mixed seafood, rice, green peas, red bell peppers, choclo; seasoned with a cilantro and Aji Amarillo base, topped with red onion salad. CHAUFA Peruvian-style fried rice mixed with scallions, red bell peppers, chopped egg; all sauteed in wok with soy sauce and black tiger shrimp. They have happy hour, so we had to have some drinks and appetizers! For apps we got the Empanadas, Yuca Rellena, Rumba Chalaca and Tequenos which were delicious! This was one of the best Paellas I have ever had. The seafood was fresh, I loved the cilantro rice and the veggies added a freshness to the dish. I loved every bite! We did get dessert, and I love churros so I was very pleased with this sweet treat. And they surprised me with a chocolate cake for my birthday!! They made me feel very special! I would recommend CoraCora to anyone in the West Hartford area. The food was delicious, the services is great and you can tell the chefs put a lot of love into their food!!

Listen, I want to love this place. On paper it should be great and honestly I'll still visit occasionally but here's the issue: it's a restaurant built on an old McDonald's foundation, charging fine dining prices. Walking in they have nice decorations but then the old mcd tile. Bathrooms still look like fast food bathrooms. Everything is in need of a remodel but they've chosen to throw some nice decorations around hoping you won't notice. But it's very noticeable. Especially when you're paying so much for food and drinks. Now if the prices were a lot lower I would be able to over look the aesthetics and enjoy it for what it is but I can't. The food is great. The service is great. The drinks are fun and delicious. But at the end of the day I shouldn't be paying well over $100 for two people for "comfort food" at an old McDonald's.

Great family owned restaurant and a fun experience. The food was as exceptional as the service. Special mention to our server Klener who made sure we celebrated our anniversary in style. We'll be back.

Their ceviche + seafood dishes were amazing! Their aji de gallina will not disappoint either. A traditional Peruvian dish, it is not spicy at all but so flavorful so definitely worth trying it. This peruvian restaurant will not disappoint you. Did I mention they were semifinalists for a James Beard Award? Cora Cora is a great Peruvian place to give a try while visiting West Hartford. They have ample parking and the service was great!

ORIGIN: Hector Ludena and Luisa Jimenez, husband and wife, opened the restaurant in 2011, and named it after their Peruvian hometown. It remains family-run and owned, with their daughter, Macarena, serving as chef. Another daughter, Grecia, supports the successful operation of the restaurant as well. CONCEPT: Coracora serves Peruvian cuisine, and does so in a way that is evocative of the flower blossoms that decorate the interior. The sisters have remarked that they view themselves as Peruvian ambassadors, educating Connecticut residents and visitors about Peruvian cuisine. LOCATION: The restaurant is located in the vicinity of a strip mall (Shield Street Plaza), just off New Britain Avenue, providing easy parking. The restaurant itself is a stand-alone building that shows some evidence of its history as a circa 1970s McDonald's. EXPERIENCE: I first encountered Coracora as a catered outdoor dinner event, and ever since return to two favorite dishes that travel well and reflect the impressive execution that has garnered the restaurant and chef James Beard Foundation award recognition: fish ceviche ($22) and Inca salad ($12). The fish ceviche is composed of barramundi fish that has been marinated in "classic tiger's milk" -- lime juice, aji limo (a type of South American pepper), onion, salt, and pepper. Choclo (large kernels of Peruvian corn), as well as cubes of potato, are added, providing a texture and flavor contrast to the succulent fish. The quintessential Peruvian dish is topped with decorative orange-hued rosettes of mashed sweet potato, reflecting Chef Macarena Ludena's creative and feminine touch. The Inca salad highlights a grain that is indigenous to Peru -- quinoa -- and elevates it's preparation, nutritional punch, and appearance with the addition of tomato, peas, asparagus, corn, and carrots. The mixture is dressed with lime juice and olive oil, as well as slices of avocado. At the outdoor catered dinner, Chef Ludena adorned small rounds of the salad with flowers composed of thin avocado slices. TIPS: Takeout can be arranged by linking "online order" on the restaurant website, and takes around twenty minutes. Be sure to look out for a discount code. At times the restaurant has activated the McDonald's drive-through window, adding a bit of whimsy and nostalgia to pick up. Inca Kola, a sulphur yellow soda that has a Bazooka bubble gum-like flavor, and Pisco sours are among the unique beverages that can be experienced at Coracora.

We all really loved the food. Now, the presentation doesn't do this place justice. My mom reallyyyyy lived the chicken salad. She said the chicken was delicious for her to return and buy on its own. To me it looked like regular baked chicken but apparently there's something magical going on. Same thing with my friends salmon. Looked dry to me but she said it was super moist and delicious. I had the ceviche in the glass which also doesn't look as visually appealing but packs a ton of flavor. This you may want to share. Keep in mind the ceviche is cold and the fried calamari is hot. I thought it was. Perfect combo for me to dip the Calamari in it. I really enjoyed. As for ambiance, they do their best to have some instagrammable backgrounds which are cute but overall it's a pretty cheap looking fascade. Cool though!

We have eaten at this restaurant countless times over the past 10 years. It was our " go to" Peruvian restaurant. We assume there are new ownership and new cooks recently. We ate there today and many of our favorite foods are no longer on the menu and the prices are crazy high compared to past visits. The food here was always the best of the best for Peruvian food. The food today was very disappointing and portions have really downsized. We only had two dinners, two drinks, and appetizers and the bill was nearly $300 with tip. My wife is from Peru and as we were leaving she said "no more eating here". Enough said.

Food is always amazing and well prepared at Coracora. I have always enjoyed the dishes as well as presentation as the staff always has an awesome attitude and happy vibes. The restaurant interior is always very clean, well kept and has beautiful fun decor.

Once a fan always a fan! While I miss the lower prices they food is always better each time I visit!

So recently visited Coracora after they won the Crazies - "Best Restaurant in Hartford County". My friends and I had a great time at this festive spot in Elmwood in West Hartford. The Ceviche was really really good as well the empanadas and my Paella dish was also on point. The other dishes our party ordered were ok but certainly not "Best in Hartford" as we had hoped. The deserts were amazing too! If you are looking for a different kind of dining experience out, this is a unique place. Food and drinks are creative and well prepared and I imagine best and only Peruvian around. I would not consider this high-end fine dining however the bill would suggest otherwise. Maybe we just ordered too much - LOL! I would go back for lunch and order Ceviche next time I am in the area.

Service was great! Food was amazing! Lomo saltado was amazing. Small portions but with The guava and cheese empanadas... just enough. And the empanadas in general were fresh homemade authentic and sooo delicious! I would definitely come back again.

What a wonderful place starting with great staff and wonderful food. We decided to try this place because we saw it was up as a James Beard nominee for 2023. It did not disappoint at all. The food and drinks were amazing and correct when it came out of the kitchen. The food takes a minute because they get it correct. I can appreciate that because everything is made fresh to order. Make a reservation or you will be waiting to get inside. We had a reservation and when right inside when we arrived. Hope they win the James Beard award for 2023 because they would deserve it. Go check it out and see for yourself. Enjoy!!!

The food is really good here! They are family owned and run and super nice. I would definitely come here again! The presentation of the dishes were beautiful!

We went out for a lady's night! As usual the food and drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was nice with an average amount of people in the restaurant! Definitely recommends for a cute date night spot! The indoor decor is really pretty!

Finally checked out Cora Cora for our anniversary and it lived up to the hype! But if the chef has been nominated for a James Beard award (more than once) you know you're gonna have a good meal!! This was our first time having Peruvian food so the menu was a little intimidating. We got some recs from friends who have visited before and tried a little bit of everything. Of course, we had to try the Lomo Saltado and it was both of our favorite! We also loved the Brasa Tequenos with macho sauce!! The Taste of Peru dessert was a must order with their house made ice cream in really unique flavors. Everything was incredible! We can't wait to come back and try some more.

It felt like I was transported back to Peru! The festive ambiance, the cozy family feel, the authentic food, it all comes together in an impressive restaurant. My husband and I shared the arroz norteño and aji de gallina. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and ridiculously good. They also bring out the complimentary Peruvian corn in the beginning and it's so good and crunchy! I highly recommend you check Coracora out for a fun night out.

I came here for my husband's birthday and was pleasantly surprised. Upon arrival, we were thrown off by the appearance - the building was obviously an old fast food restaurant, the interior though is festive and colorful. To start off our dinner, we ordered the Empanadas - one chicken, one beef, and one guava and cheese. The empanadas were great, our favorite was the guava and cheese. For my main meal, I ordered the Rotisserie Chicken with sweet potato fries and yuca fries. The chicken was so good - very juicy and well seasoned, and the fries were just as good. I also enjoyed a delicious and refreshing Virgin Pina Colada. My husband ordered the Arroz Con Mariscos and loved it. We shared a slice of Tres Leches to finish our meal - not the best we've had, but still satisfying. I'm happy we didn't judge CoraCora by the exterior alone because the food is excellent and we will be returning for another great meal!

Went back to Coracora after almost 5 years and we loved it. The revamped menu is great. We got seated in the heated and covered patio. Our waitress, Gracelia, was great and she recommended that we try the appetizer sampler and it was a great choice where we were able to try five of the famous apps. The plates had a elevated look and the taste of everything that we ordered was great. The Jalea mixta and the seafood ceviche were packed with flavors. Our waitress also recommended that we try the churros that was served with three flavors of ice creams and that did seal the deal with our dinner. Very happy with the visit and I am coming back soon. p.s: make sure you make reservations.

My boyfriend brought me here for Valentine's Day!!! He's Peruvian and always raves about the food... (I think we got takeout from here for our first date) & anyway it is/was delicious!!!!! My family has this place on our list!! Definitely will be coming back very soon!!!!! :)

We've been here 2x recently. When we first walked in and saw the two life-sized stuffed llamas in the entrance, I knew this would be a fun experience! Don't miss that great photo op, btw. Lots of colorful decorations hanging from the ceiling in the main dining area. Very festive! The staff here are all very pleasant, from the hostess to the servers. The menu is a bit pricey, but the presentation is BEAUTIFUL and the food delish! But we mistakenly ordered a $60 appetizer for 4 people. It was good but definitely priced too high. The calamari was crispy and tasty, though. And the paella is super delicious, full of flavor. The sides are really interesting. Make sure you order the yucca fries!!! Totally addicting with their green sauce. YUM!!! The lentil side dish was one of my favorites. The flavor was amazing! For my meal, I ordered the Asado Criollo, tender roast beef cooked in wine with raisins. The meat was extremely tender! Another time I tried the tacos, which were unlike any I've had before. Fairly simple but again, tasty tender pieces of meat! The presentation of the food and drinks definitely added to the whole enjoyable experience. Oh, and I even liked the textured pink water glasses!! Definitely a fun time. Try it!

Just a seriously awesome dinner! From the bistec, amazingly done tigers milk ceviche tower, and the best of all...WHOLE BRANZINO! While it was fun to prepare and eat, it was so so so delicious. Next Time I'd like to try the famous lomo saltado! Oh yes, also don't forget to try one of each of their empanadas (baked not fried) so it's a nice touch.

Wonderful authentic casual spot in a renovated McDonald's location. We started off with complimentary Peruvian beans in a spicy sauce. The Pisco sours are made from scratch NOT from a mix. Fish ceviche delicious - pork tamale appetizer : large piece with onion salad very good. We split the shredded chicken pecan entree - it was tasty but a bit heavy for my taste. They put a lot of effort into presentation. The spices are tangy but not overwhelming. The service is wonderful. Reasonable prices. Festive atmosphere.

Great dinner last night with friends that have seen my posts on Instagram and wanted to try this restaurant! We had so much fun that I completely forgot to take more pictures with all the desserts and drinks we had! I always wanted to try the rotisserie chicken and I finally did last night. My portion was huge and I couldn't finish ! It's half a chicken after all that it's been marinated in herbs and spices, with 2 sides. I opted for the regular salad ( so good) and the sweet potatoes mashed ( delicious but cold) . Service was very nice and the ambiance was perfect. Busy without being noisy. I think it's safe to say we had a good time since we were the last people there! You can find me on Instagram @monaneeds !

Wonderful server! Husband is Peruvian, so they have a high bar- definitely met his expectations. Drinks are good- excellent vegan tamale. Lovely presentation. Vegan ceviche was good, but I favor mushroom or heart of palm over avocado. Love the conchita!!! Clean and nice dining environment; offer in and outdoor seating

This was our fourth time at Coracora and we were disappointed in the basic execution of the dishes we tried. First, we ordered empanadas as appetizers. I have never in my life, and I'm sure you haven't either, had powdered sugar sprinkled on your beef and chicken empanadas. I'm sure this was a kitchen error. I then ordered a basic dish, friend fish with yuca fries. I was really looking forward to having this dish as all of my previous experiences had been amazing. The fish and yuca did not have any seasoning. Not even the basic salt sprinkle that is customary to use after frying. It was so bland I had to ask for salt and pepper to make it taste like something. The white rice that came with the dish was okay but lacked flavor and imagination. We probably will try going here one more time but if we experience mimicks today's, we will be looking for a new Peruvian spot. PS: I did give this feedback to our waiter, he told us he shared it with the kitchen. No one bothered to check with us on our experience.

Great restaurant with good service. I enjoyed my meal and would go back. Busy but accommodating

The service was great on a busy weekend. Camilo was my server, and he was very helpful with providing options and his thoughts on the dishes. The pork belly, cerviche, and flan were great!

Food is pricey but worth it! Pork chops are super tender and perfectly seasoned, not greasy or overly heavy. Rice with veggies was flavorful, i know it's a basic plate but was soooooo good! i usually order out and they're super fast & polite with the service. the energy is very nice, i would like to have a sit down when i have the time!

I'm not a Peruvian cuisine connoisseur but the food was spectacular. We sat outside. Place looked clean. Service was super quick. Portions were generous but not excessive.

Wow wow wow! Everything about my experience at the restaurant gets 5 stars! I made a residing open table which was super helpful! This restaurant is located in a plaza but there is plenty of parking! It looks like when it's spring/summer there is some nice outside seating available. The decor is so beautiful! It was a few days after Valentine's Day. So, there was flowers and nice lights everywhere. The staff approached us right away and were aware by name that we had a reservation. Seating is decent here with good amount of space between tables. Very clean. The staff are super attentive and switch out your silverware after appetizers and main course. Your water is always refilled. All the food is served quickly, tastes fresh and are big portions! Seriously some main courses can be shared! I truly enjoyed the sauces! My favorite app was the wonton wrapped chicken and cheese and make sure to get the macho sauce it's worth it!! The roasted chicken is the BEST so tender and flavorful ! I'm sooo glad I tried this place out!

I have eaten at Peruvian restaurants all over the world. For nearly thirty years I have traveled back-and-forth to Perú from the U.S. about every 4-6 weeks. I know Perú and I know Peruvian food. Coracora is a rock star place! One of the top three Peruvian restaurants I have had the pleasure of dining outside of Perú. The food is simply fantastic. A strict adherence to the traditional recipes, means you get a fully authentic experience. The Ají de Gallina is AMAZING! The ceviche is so fresh and light. Add to the deliciousness of the kitchen with a bar service that may be the best Pisco Sour I have ever had - away from Sr. Eloy at Hotel Maury in Lima. The atmosphere is approachable and inviting. The staff are all very knowledgeable about the menu and Peruvian food and culture. The owner is a veritable top-chef and celebrity - as well as a down-to-earth and approachable person. Coracora is one place you do not want to miss. Honestly, this is the sort of place that I would travel across the country to dine. Oh wait, I did just that! If you live in the Hartford area - go! Often! You will JT be disappointed.

Last Friday night we decided on a whim to grab some food out late as we hadn't had dinner. I've been to Coracora several times over the years, and always get the ceviche because it is the BEST around. But we decided to try some different items for a change, and they did not disappoint! One great thing about this place is you're in West Hartford but don't have to pay for parking. But don't let the fact that it's not in West Hartford Center for you. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. It's definitely the food that draws the crowd here but the decor is very fun and intimate, with a couple of spots for great social media pictures. On busy nights it does tend to get loud, but the side porch area is a bit quieter. My date wanted the Brasa Tequenos to start. I obliged, thinking they just really didn't sound that great to me: rotisserie chicken in a wonton wrapper with cheese. Boy was I wrong! They had so much flavor. You could definitely eat them on the wrong, but I loved the dipping sauce that was offered for an extra $5. It was way too much sauce for the amount of taqunos. They should save themselves some money and serve half that amount of the sauce, but next time I would save it to use with the rest of my entrée. My date being a total steak guy, he had to try the ribeye a lo pobre. It had such amazing seasoning on it that it really didn't need any salt. And the price cannot be beat! $31for a 10 oz. It came with plantains, fried egg, white rice and fries. That's a double carb but nothing was left on his plate at the end. You can always switch out for another side if you'd rather. But they also serve another 10 ounce ribeye for the same price that he may need to try next time. Since I decided to try something other than ceviche, I went for the rotisserie chicken this time. The skin on it was so perfectly crispy and delicious, and I got to choose any two sides with it. It was very hard to choose because there's french fries, rice, potatoes, sweet potato, purée, broccoli, asparagus, just to name a few! Word on the street is these go fast so I was very lucky to have one left on a Friday night at 9 PM. The half chicken was so large I was able to take some of it home with some of the sides as leftovers. We did splurge on cocktails, of course. The Pisco Sour is a must. Not sweet or really sour at all. Just delicious. And we did one extra rare splurge for us: dessert. All of the choices sounded good, but we went with the traditional churros. I'm already thinking about what I wanna order next time I go in but I know I will be definitely going back to my regular order of ceviche. Cheers!

Quite simply, one of the best restaurants in the state. Since rediscovering this place a while back, we dream of coming back here from time to time. It's the real deal with expertly done dishes with Peruvian flare. Judging by the crowds that it earns, others know its secrets. There are so many good dishes that we've had its hard to pick favorites. But here are our standouts. For starters, brasa tequenos - wontons filled with chicken and cheese. Do NOT miss the macho sauce that you can get with it. It's ridiculously good. We love the empanadas too though Choros a la chalaca is like a ceviche but with mussels. For main dishes, the rib eye a la pobre had a great steak with an egg drizzled over rice. I really loved the sudado de pescado which is a simple dish of white fish in a light simmer sauce with onions and tomatoes. The drinks are awesome the showy quality but the desserts are not to be missed. Whether it would be ice cream or tres leches, just get something. Go forth and conquer Cora Cora.

The food was a TEN OUT OF TEN! Loved everything about their food. It was well seasoned, it tasted SOO good, and the presentation was amazing! The service was good. Not great. It was hard to find our server when we needed water, napkins, utensils, etc. We would have to ask other servers for help. Like we seriously asked 4 other people for help lol. Not all of them delivered but that's okay! The ambiance was veryyyyyy decorated lol. I liked the vibe and tbh, it was clean.

Food was great. But no one picked up at 5pm when I called to reserve. Then at 5:30om when I arrived they put us on a freezing outdoor patio. No one inside though at the indoor tables. 4 of us ordered 5 dishes, drinks and dessert. Everything tasted great but no TLC.

Having grown up in Los Angles, one has access to many fine examples of world cuisine, and there are several places of Peruvian-Chinese food (or Chifa) that I've tried in the past. It was a pleasant surprise to find a Chifa restaurant in Connecticut. For those not in the know, Chifa food came about from the influx of Chinese workers going to Peru (like Chinese railroad workers), and Chinese traditions and influence infused with the local culture -- like cooking with a wok and soy sauce with Latin ingredients and flavors as well. (If you can believe it, I actually picked up this info on the back of a menu at a Peruvian-Chinese restaurant in Southern California! LOL!) Upon walking into Coracora, it has a colorful and festive ambiance. (It made me smile!) The staff is friendly and inviting. Tables are immediately served cancha or canchita, which is a Peruvian corn nut (snack) often made from choclo (Peruvian corn that has larger kernels than what Americans are accustomed to). The cancha or canchita seems to be served with aji amarillo - a cream-based sauce made with yellow chili peppers. We ordered the empanada appetizer, which comes with a choice of 3 fillings, and we opted for one of each -- beef, chicken, and guava/cheese. We jumped at sampling all of these , so I failed to take a picture. They were not oily, crisp and flaky on the outside, and each had a yummy flavor. With the exception of one of my sons getting the pan-seared salmon with 2 sides (for which he chose rice and fries), every other dish was a really large hefty amount of food. The pan-seared salmon was delicious (actually not dry, even though it was pan-seared and looked dry), but it was just a large square fillet, a rice-bowl of rice, and a mini square fry basket of french fries. Don't get me wrong; it was filling, prepared well, satisfying, and enough for my son. It's just, in comparison to the other dishes at the table, this plate had the least amount. (I took pictures, but I don't think my pictures do the portion sizes justice.) My other (teen) son had tallarín saltado with chicken and a side of fries. This is basically a chow mein, noodle stir-fry. Here, it is linguine pasta stir-fried with scallions, red onions, red bell peppers, and soy sauce. You have a choice of protein, and my son chose chicken. Now, my teen (who could eat us out of house and home) had leftovers that made for another meal at home. While this is a dish that is $18+, it's a very large amount of food; all that pasta is very filling. Besides a side of fried plantains (just because he really likes them), my husband had arroz con mariscos, which is a seafood paella -- a stir-fried mix of seafood with rice and vegetables. It is beautifully presented and was delicious. I had the pescado a lo mancho, thought it was delicious, and was thoroughly satisfied. You have a choice of fish, and I chose the white fish. It's a dish of mixed seafood (mussels, shrimp, squid, and fish) in a sauce of aji panca (Peruvian red chili), tomato, cilantro, and white wine served over golden potato wedges with parmesan cheese, half a boiled egg, and a side of white rice. It's very filling dish. Overall, I thought it was a very enjoyable meal. Also, kudos to them for being a James Beard Awars semifinalist this year (2023).

Speechless. That was my reaction when I tried Cora Cora for the first time at our Yelp Elite event and after that I was ADDICTED - so addicted I came back the next day to have everything AGAIN! It was a Wednesday night and my partner and I had a perfect date night at Cora Cora! Let me tell you something, the La Patrona is the BEST drink you will ever have. It was served with SMOKE to us table side in the most stunning presentation. It was so stunning that a table close by to us ordered two after seeing ours! The food there is so fresh and flavorful. I drool thinking about their fish ceviche. For this visit, we did the ceviche mixto which was so good, and thankfully my boyfriend can handle spicy because it was PERFECT. I love the touches of the sweet potato and all the yummy onions! I super recommend Cora Cora for all occasions whether it's a casual lunch, a lovely date night, or drinks with the girls and guys, it has something for everyone. The customer service is above all and so kind. Our server was the most kindest man and you can tell he truly loves his job. Thank you SO much Cora Cora for a lovely experience and we cannot wait to be back!

Our server was so sweet and helpful, she suggested the quinoa stew as a side and it was delicious. The empanadas had almost a sweet dough and so good, the guava ones were like a dessert and the savory ones had great flavor too, none of them were dry. The decorations are adorable as well.

A great time at Cora Cora! The food was delish!! We were stuffed when we left ! Thank to Lucas our server was very attentive and answered any questions for us!

Had to get back to this place which I frequented several times in the past. Now things have changed here but the food is the best. The dining room is larger, the decorations more evident, the waitstaff has doubled but the quality, presentation and taste of the food hasn't. I started with a Mojito and it was fine. My entrée was the Pescado a lo Macho: Fried fish fillet hidden under a mixed seafood sauce containing mussels, shrimp, scallops and calamari! What a fantastic meal and it came with golden potatoes and white rice. The sauce was so smooth and the seafood so fresh. I took a large portion home so I could have room for dessert. Good move. The Crema Volteada was flan on steroids. Will definitely be back and force myself to try something else on the menu.

Years later and Cora Cora still doesn't disappoint! It actually is looking better, good presentation, the taste and the inside . Some changes on the positive side. We went for Easter ( my dad and I ) and it was perfect. They didn't have an Easter menu or pre-fixed menu but when you crave PeruviAn, you just go for it. It was nice to see the nice details inside of the restaurant. Love the newly added decorations. Service is always amazing and the food even better. My dad ordered Golden Leche De Tigre Mixto which had assorted seafood and I ordered Rib Eye a lo pobre. The steak was juicy, tender and flavorful. It came with rice , I substituted French fries for Fried Yucca and had some sweet plantains! Ohh and an egg on the top! The restallado has a drive thru and an enclosed patio heated and when the weather is nice you get the fresh air . I always come back! Try it out!

Upscale Peruvian restaurant that is ornately decorated and has a great menu of classic Peruvian dishes I have been coming here since I was in high school, and the place has really transformed over the years. What started out as a restored McDonals has become a fine-dining establishment Instead of bread they serve you complimentary toasted corn with a homemade sauce. I recently found out that you are supposed to mix the two together rather then dip the corn into the sauce They used to have a huge menu, but since the place became higher end they cut the menu down by more than have. They also significantly raised the prices, but the food is worth it. Growing up I always got their roasted chicken, which is extremely tender and practically falls off of the bone, but most recently I got their Lomo Saltado (steak dish) which was delicious as well. In fact, I have never had a bad dish here Great cocktail menu as well Also have great mints

The food at Coracora is always pretty decent. I have a lot of favorite menu items and I have been coming for years. In recent years the prices have been inflated quite a bit while the portion size deflated. I still visited the restaurant just not as frequent as before. Recently I was at the restaurant with friends for lunch we ordered several entrées we ordered the potato appetizer that is garnished with one Kalamata olive. We asked for a few additional olives to complement the dish as there were more than one of us and we were sharing the appetizer. They Happily obliged. When the bill came we were charged one dollar per additional OLIVE. An Olive. I will never return