From Name to menu, la Llorona brings taste of Mexico to Niantic

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Named for an Aztec legend, Niantic’s La Llorona delivers fine progressive Mexican food

Family-driven La Llorona brings a progressive Mexican restaurant to Niantic

La Llorona opened in early April in a space familiar to locals surrounded by plenty of parking just off Main Street. Bustling from the outset — no doubt due to pent-up demand, as it’s believed to be East Lyme’s first full-service Mexican restaurant — La Llorona presents itself as a destination with broad appeal.

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Encouraged by the customer response, chefs Oscar Yanez and Chris Herbert, husband of Oscar’s sister Gabi, are keen to introduce more Michoacán staples into their offerings, broadening both the menu and the palates of their diners. With different native fruits coming into season, expect new tastes into unexpected offerings, perhaps a crème brûlée with a fruity topping. Dessert, anyone? — GS

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Customers are flocking to the just-opened Mexican restaurant La Llorona in Niantic

Chef Chris Herbert works on making enchiladas Thursday, April 8, 2021, at La Llorona in Niantic. The new Mexican restaurant opened in early April. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

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