Spill’s Mexican Grill and Bar is located in downtown New London, five minutes away from campus. The restaurant has terrific Latin American food with dishes that have an American twist as well. I highly recommend this spot to everyone who wants to try delicious food from a new restaurant in New London.
The restaurant itself is a bit hard to find, as it is tucked between two buildings on State Street. Depending on the side of the restaurant you go to, there is a different atmosphere. For a more mellow and relaxing time, you should stay on the restaurant side with the brighter lights and sit down tables. If you are looking to have fun and be in an environment that feels like a club, check out the bar side. But once you enter, the space has a homey feel.
The food at the restaurant is authentic and is made from scratch, making it different from other restaurants in the area. Spill’s offers a variety of different options at a good price, with all of the entrees under the price of 15 dollars. This dynamic combo makes it the perfect spot for college students.
There are a variety of items on the menu, divided into different sections including tacos, entrees, sides, and a kids menu. They also offer quesadillas, nachos, and a Mexican salad as well as vegan and vegetarian options.
I ordered the Carne Asada Fries, which is composed of French fries topped with steak, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and guacamole. I wanted to get a dish that would give me the most bang for my buck, and considering how much “stuff” was in the meal, Carne Asada Fries was the perfect choice.
The service at Spill’s was great. I received my food in less than 20 minutes and also engaged in a conversation with the waiter. He was a down-to-earth person who you could definitely crack a few jokes with.
The Carne Asada Fries dish was one of the best meals I have had since I arrived on campus. In addition to the meat and fries, there was also melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and more. The steak was chopped up into bite-sized pieces and had an excellent flavor. The fries were tasty and the combination of guacamole, cheese, and vegetables made the dish even better. It’s one of the biggest dishes on the menu you can order, but you could always take it to go and finish the dish on campus at a later time instead of going to Harris or JA for dinner.
Though I was unable to go to their bar, it is a major part of the restaurant. Spills posts deals on their Facebook page almost daily, so before going, check out what they have to offer. They have a deal called “Five Dollar Fridays” where premium liquor costs five dollars a shot. They also have guests come to DJ for the night, such as DJ Kid Hype. As long as you are over the age of 21, you can enjoy your Friday and Saturday nights at Spills.
However, Spills isn’t as popular as other restaurants among students at Conn. This may be because the restaurant is a newer spot to hang out at. When I went to Spills, there were not a lot of people; however, the atmosphere could be different at a later time or on a different day, like a Friday or Saturday night. In the future, I plan on going back to the restaurant the next time I am in downtown New London, and I hope that others will try the food from Spills as well.
With a convenient location near the train station, the restaurant is very accessible for students to check out while in downtown New London. They are open from 2 PM until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights and until 1 AM on every other day. Their address is 123 State Street and their phone number is (860) 961-0696. Happy eating! •
