In East Lyme: brunch, take-out and more at La Llorona

Feb. 23—From the moment it opened its doors, La Llorona restaurant in Niantic — self-described as a purveyor of "progressive Mexican cuisines — has been a success.

As I wrote in my review of the family-owned spot last July, "La Llorona seems to have already made its mark in Niantic as a destination that extends to fans beyond the village — and justifiably so. There are certainly creative elements at work that provide a progressive aspect to traditional cuisines, and the atmosphere and service similarly beckon."