Bodega Taco Bar

I’ve only eaten at Bodega once, but it was a great experience from when we signed the check to when we walked out. The staff is clearly enthusiastic about the food and recommends their favorites, even argued about which dishes are better. The food is fantastic; the favors are clearly well thought out and you can taste it in everything.
I highly recommend the coffee (pictured below) if you go for brunch and the tacos were an affordable way to enjoys some great flavors. ($ 4/​taco).

Boring. Totally played out and the service has never been very good. Love the fact that Darien has a place like this but it’s really mediocre. Save your money and go have authentic Mexican in Norwalk or Port Chester.

Feels like I’m at a New York City location — such a lovely atmosphere, delicious dishes and fresh drinks. Highly recommend stopping by and tasting the sweet plantains, special avocado toast and their brisket tacos.

The guacamole is great. The taco selection is unique. Expensive for the size of the portions.

This place! What a pleasant surprise. Walked in at 8:30 on a Saturday night. Manage to get 2 spots at the bar. Typically, I hate eating at a bar on a busy night. The spacing between bar stools is perfect (i.e. you are not on top of the stranger next to you, and can eat comfortably). The cocktails were fantastic! Good mojitos are hard to find. They are usually too sweet. Not here! Fresh mint, rum, and some club soda. No sugary nonsense to mask the taste. The food was also fantastic. We tried a number of smaller items versus the larger plates. My top picks would be the Brussels sprouts, pork belly arepa, baja fish taco, and tuna tar tar.
The service was excellent. We didn’t wait for anything. The food came out super fast (hot and fresh!). The bar staff was delightful. Friendly and witty.
Can’t wait to come back!

As a commuting New Yorker to Stamford, I tend to find the food options disappointing in the area. That was until my genius co-​worker suggested we try this place out. Despite being in Darien, Bodega has a very relaxed atmosphere and the décor/​music is perfect for the menu and vibe.
The food, well I had the pulled chicken burrito and it was amazing. I’ll admit, the thought of a $ 12 burrito scared me a bit but this had to be the best burrito I’ve had in a long time. The burrito was enormous but I managed to put in the sweat equity and finished it (at the risk of needing a nap back at the office).
Staff had great service. Overall, if you are in Stamford, it’s worth the 15 minute drive to Darien and if you are in Darien, just go to this place. This will definitely be on the short list for when I can take a long lunch break!

The pork belly arepa and the country paella are two of the best individual dishes I’ve ever tasted! Not to mention a great atmosphere and amazing margaritas! Don’t forget the guacamole.

Their guac is fantastic. We often sit at the bar after a movie and order that and a drink. Have also eaten lunch here and many dinners with family. Have also sat at the shared farm table in the back and had a great time chatting with others.
It can be loud on the weekends. Best is a spring noontime when they have the front windows open. I usually get the fish tacos, but everything I’ve had here has been excellent.

Great atmosphere. Went on a Friday night and only waited 20 minutes for a table. Had a fire going out back to wait by since the bar was full.
Best guac I’ve ever tasted and the menu is full of classic Mexican food with unique twists. Good prices for the great value of the food. Will definitely be going back!

Been here twice now. OK food and good service. Tacos are $ 4 each so I usually get 3 – 4 to get full. That being said, the tacos are just OK. I would recommend the guacamole, it’s very fresh. Also, the sauces (green and red) complement the food very well.

Solid. Sat at the bar with husband on a Saturday and it was my first time. Service was attentive and it looked like it was a team effort because the food came out hot, fresh and portions were outstanding. Try the Shrimp — the bartender recommended them and they did not disappoint. A little spicy but not too much where you can add some of their habanero salsa. Also go for the guacamole like everyone says. Can’t wait to be back!

Place is good attractive, modern good food (as my wife opinion) I do agree but two times here both times service is poor & slow, they have enough waiters but they all busy with talking, I wait @ table about 5 minutes in & I sit at the bar, 5 minutes after they took my drink and after 10 minutes I got my drink total 20 minutes for a drink, I wasn’t plan to write review but I came back to table sit with my wife & her friend then they order drink it also came after 7 minutes, definitely they have to improve service. Quality and quantity of the drink & food is good. I definitely rewrite the review after my next visit (if they improve)

Carry out. Guacamole and chips, burgers, steak tacos, pulled pork burgers great perfectly cooked, guacamole and chips very nice. Pulled pork yummy. I noticed that steak taco kids didn’t eat taco which is fine but not that tempting. We all are well and had a nice birthday party at home.

I took advantage of Bodega’s catering last weekend for my birthday! It was amazing! The staff was friendly and helpful. There was so much guacamole an delicious treats! It is a great and fun way to cater any party!

Fantastic place. The tacos are delicious. Cocktails are even better. Generally a good atmosphere (even for Darien, which can be pretty pretentious), the staff here keeps things real with great service and good humor. Try the Rosarita (hibiscus twist on a traditional margarita), it’s amazing!
Be prepared though, it’s generally pretty packed.

Horrible horrible horrible !
I ordered soft chicken tacos and my food came out cold everything was cold, I sent it back and the second time it came out 3 min after the waiter told me it was redone which was a lie it was still cold !!! I didn’t even eat my food the manger ROB was a complete idiot didn’t do anything but say «next time we will give you something in the house» !!! What a joke.

A great place for lunch during the weekday. I’ve been here a few times with my coworkers and people are always generally happy. Chips and salsa are a good way to start, the chips are large and homemade. I stick to ordering tacos when I’m at Bodega so I get to have a bunch of different tastes. After my visits a couple tacos have been established as favorites. The Baja taco (mahi mahi, pico, lemon aioli) and the Gambas (chili shrimp, cucumber mango salsa, chipotle mayo) are great choices for anyone who likes seafood. The Burnt Brisket taco is nothing too special just a generally good taco with ample brisket. Crispy Korean Chicken taco is one I always order, it does have red pepper paste that can be spicy if you get a lot of it in one bite but I don’t usually like anything too spicy and I can handle it so it’s nothing too outrageous. The Americano (seasoned ground beef, manchego cheese, salsa rusa in a crispy taco) sounds like a stereotypical taco but I always order it (and sometimes get two!). Its a nice basic taste that I like to have between some of the more exotic tastes. The manchego cheese is what really makes the Americano my favorite. The tacos aren’t giant so I usually get 3 or 4 to make a meal.
All in all the service at Bodega has been pretty good. Sometimes they can be a little slow during the lunch hours, especially if you’re with a big group, so if we’re in a rush we try to get our orders in quickly. The servers are friendly and attentive.

Chips and Guac were SOOO delicious, on point. Wish we had more chips though, couldn’t finish the Guac which was a travesty.
I had the seafood paella. It was my first time ever eating paella and it was AMAZING. Really large portion, I took a good half of it home. Lots of seafood, really big bits of scallop and shrimp. The actual clams were on the small side, but the shells made the dish more aesthetically pleasing.
Bodega had a really cool atmosphere and vibe. A mix of families, business people, and young people for lunch. Also, it seemed only attractive guys worked the joint which was awesome. Definitely would recommend.

So the menu and ambiance is very reminiscent to bartaco, but the price is even better.
— GREAT food (tacos, guac, and more)
— GREAT cocktails
— GREAT dessert … churros!!!
— If you’re lucky, you might catch them on a food special, like a pig roast!
A great place to stop before or after a movie, or just on its own!

A great place for a casual lunch or dinner! No reservations but that’s ok. It does get a little loud from time to time. Fresh ingredients, friendly service and a laid back environment. We weren’t sure what to expect portions-​wise the first time we went here and were pleasantly surprised that our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs! We didn’t even get around to trying any tacos or entrees. The second time around, we took it easier on the apps and made sure to order an assortment of tacos.
After our experiences, I would strongly recommend any of their crafted cocktails, the guac and fundido dip. However, my favorite items on the entire menu are the veggie trios! I have to reiterate other Unilocalers — the blistered bussel sprouts with pineapple sauce are mind blowing! You won’t be disappointed.