Saoco Colombian Restaurant

4.3
935 reviews

About

South American Restaurant

Location

Saoco Colombian Restaurant
456 Forest Rd, West Haven, CT
06516, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
935 reviews
5 stars
631
4 stars
154
3 stars
41
2 stars
28
1 star
81

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Most customers praised the food for being delicious, authentic, and well-prepared, with generous portions.

Service Experience

While many reviews highlighted friendly and attentive service, there were notable complaints about slow service and poor customer interactions.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is frequently described as having a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing, feeling that it was too high for the quality and portion sizes.

Inconsistency

There were mixed reviews regarding consistency in food quality, with some customers reporting excellent experiences while others had significant issues.
  • AT
    andres trochez
    Nov 16, 2025
    2.0
    I was not impressed with this establishment. I ordered my usual dish—the same one I request at every Colombian restaurant—with one standard modification: I ask for the chicharrón to be cut into smaller pieces and fried thoroughly. This is a simple request that has consistently been accommodated elsewhere. However, on this occasion, the dish arrived late, the chicharrón was served as a full piece, and it was not fried as requested. When I inquired about the issue, the staff responded by saying, “We don’t do that here,” instead of acknowledging or addressing the oversight. In addition, the other dish ordered—a fried fish—was notably bland and lacked seasoning. Service quality also fell short; our waitress did not check on us at any point during the meal. Overall, the experience was unsatisfactory. Although the photos on their website appear appealing, the actual quality and service were considerably below expectations. I would strongly recommend considering alternative dining options if possible.
  • AJ
    Aurora Jimenez
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    I love this Restaurant! The food is delicious and fresh. I recommend 👌 I enjoy Ceviche de chicharron. 🥰
  • GR
    Geralda Rios
    Nov 9, 2025
    2.0
    My second time there and I've had better .. service was rushed and there was a group of us and they charged large tips on all of our portion individually . They can keep their dry yuca ..
  • JJ
    Joshi jsk
    Nov 5, 2025
    1.0
    I order mango milkshake it's $5.50. but it didn't test like mango milkshake do not order it. Also, have always problem with the coffee. Some times machine didn't work and from 6 months they didn't even bought chocolate cream for coffee. It's bad service from Mexican Manager. Do not go there for food. *Try food truck at highway it's batter place and food service* Thank me later.
  • TM
    Tyana McCain
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    The service was excellent, and the food was even better! Everything came out fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared. Gustavo was an amazing server friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend dining here!

Frequently Asked Questions About Saoco Colombian Restaurant

What are the opening hours of Saoco Colombian Restaurant?

Saoco Colombian Restaurant is open from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, it is open from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Does Saoco Colombian Restaurant offer delivery and in-store pickup services?

Yes, the restaurant offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.