Good portions I came here when I was starving and they were so quick and accommodating. Amazing…read moreservice just hungry thinking about my food again

Today my order of two omelettes, one with spinach and mushroom, and the other one with…read moremiscellaneous vegetables did not came out to satisfaction: I precisely wrote in the note and called them and requested the omelettes not dry, juicy, but that didn't happened! I am a little disappointed by Andrea's reply ( she picked up the phone): "well that is the way we make the omelets here; if you do not like them like that you must order something else! She said that if they made the omelette " juicy" it is like raw! I told her that weekly when I order from Ay Papa Que Rico, I spend around $78 each time and I like to be satisfied ( I order a full chicken.... Which THAT IS VERY TASTY AND GOOD!) Wowwww so disappointing

Great service and delicious food. Recommend to eat here. Bring friends and family or order to go…read moreand enjoy with family.

Juan gave great customer service and food was delicious…read more Highly recommended to come and enjoy some delicious salvadorian food

I was in the valley and I decided to try given the amazing yelp reviews. It was not that busy when…read moreI walked in so the cashier was able to answer my questions and guide me with the menu. I got a whole chicken with the sides and I decided to try the Peruvian ceviche. The chicken was good, seasoning was there. It was already precut for me so that's was kind. I was really looking forward to the ceviche and it was not good. The lime juice or the leche de Tigre was very bitter, and it just didn't taste good... Something was off about the ceviche, perhaps it spoiled quickly as my drive back home was an hour, i unfortunately had to throw it away because it did not taste edible. Service is quite friendly, and quick. I'd come give it a second try for the ceviche, maybe it was not the freshest batch or my commute was too long but I don't think food spoils that rapidly. Either way I definitely recommend the rotisserie chicken with the sides!

Yelp and their sign says they close at 10 PM. I came in at 9:30 and they said they cannot sell any…read moremore food because they are cleaning and the registers are already closed so why not close at 9:30 instead of wasting peoples time Lights off at 9:28

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet, I've eaten here for years…read more I have frequently ordered out but ordered at the restaurant once. My go to empanada is the chicken Al pastor oh my god it's a flavor bomb empanada, so delicious. I also get every so often the Nutella and bananas which I mean you can never go wrong with those flavors. The fries idk what they put in them but they are so addicting, before I know it I finish the whole thing. The service is great, the people are friendly. Parking is a big things for me and this area has plenty of it in the shopping center where it's located. Overall amazing empanadas.

First time I was at the restaurant with a group of friends trying the empanadas for the first time…read moreto see if I wanted to order for a party on the weekend. We enjoyed the empanadas, I think for our group of 5 we ordered at least 20 empanadas and 3 plates to try. I asked a man behind the counter I need a order for 2/3 dozen on Sunday around 12pm. He said not a problem, I should call Sunday at 10 to place the order. I asked "are you sure" he responded it would only take 20 minutes. Problem number 1: No one was answering the phone Sunday morning, I called multiple times. Problem number 2: It take forever to place the order via the website AND there is a superfluous "support local fee" that cannot be opted out. I want this refunded. As someone who invited the group to dinner there Wed where we spent at least $150ish to my order for Sunday around $170, how dare a "support local fee" be added that could have been avoided if someone answered the phone. Problem number 3: The order was 30 mins late. Lack of personal awareness regarding your capability to answer phones and prepare orders on time is a problem. My first and second experience was so vastly different, beyond disappointing, on a day where I am putting things together to host a party it caused unnecessary stress I sent an email and didn't hear back and wanted to post my experience.

We've been to Lala's Argentine Grill on/off over the years. This Studio City location is off of…read moreVentura Blvd. & Carpenter Ave. For parking there's valet unless you get lucky with street/metered parking. Service for us has always been good with attentive and friendly employees. We've had sandwiches, burgers, steak, etc. Wifey's go-to is the Pechuga De Polo (lemon-orange marinated chicken breast) while my go-to is the Costilla (8oz boneless ribeye steak). The food has been dependable as always. If you want to entertain guests/family/friends or have a nice date, Lala's Argentine Grill is a pretty good option. There's plenty of tables inside and on the covered patio. They also have lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11AM-4PM and happy hour Mon-Fri 3PM-6PM.

First and Last time coming here! I have had better…read moreArgentinian food. Actually Pasadena has some good ones. I ordered a ribeye that I saw, it was 14 ounces. And I said medium. My steak came well done looking like a flat steak tasting blah and a lot of fat. I had never seen a thin looking ribeye in my life. And she said oh I brought you the 8 ounce, which we didn't even discussed. Nasty steak, poor quality meat. She did apologize but irrelevant when I had to eat that disgusting steak. Been there done that!! Oh and I went to wash my hands and the bathroom said a lot right from the start. There's a sink and next to the sink is a hole to the floor. Weird...... I didn't waste my time taking pictures of this dump.

Traditional Salvadorean Cuisine in the SFV!…read more Our first time trying Salvadorean food at this family owned restaurant in Reseda. Carlos gave us some great recommendations so we ended up trying pupusas for the first time. It's made with a homemade corn dough. It's thicker than a regular corn tortilla and stuffed with ground pork and cheese. They have a variety of fillings. You can add salsa roja, a flavorful tomato-based sauce or habanero sauce. Served with Curtido, a tangy, fermented cabbage slaw. So crispy, cheesy and filling. It came burning hot - I could barely hold it. But, I would definitely order this again! We tried Desayuno Típico, a traditional Salvadoran breakfast, which came with casamiento (beans and rice mixed together), Salvadorean style chorizo, fried plantains, 2 eggs, avocado, fresh cheese and Salvadorean style sour cream and homemade corn tortillas. Tip: Bring Cash. 4% to use credit card

Came to this little whole in the wall a while back and saw the high rating and had to check it out…read more The food was delicious they Salvadorian chorizo with the crema and plantain was delicious, had to get a pupusa on the side just to satisfy the craving and it did not fail to impress. The servers welcomed you in like family and treated you as such. I felt very welcomed and would definitely come back for another breakfast combo it was delicious and for 15 dollars. Not bad at all.

Meu Deus... que comida maravilhosa! Aqui a fome entra, mas não sai viva!…read more Translation: "My God... what amazing food! Hunger walks in here, but it doesn't make it out alive!" Kravings Fusion in Tarzana gave us way more than dinner last night -- it was basically a mini trip to Brazil without having to explain anything to TSA. The rodízio-style service was on point. The meats and proteins just kept coming around like they had a personal mission to make sure nobody left hungry. We had juicy sirloin, ribeye, salmon, beautifully prepared wrapped steaks, chicken, and more coming straight to the table. Every time I thought, "Alright, I'm done," another server would walk by holding something sizzling and suddenly my stomach found a new storage compartment. The ribeye was rich and flavorful, the sirloin was tender, the chicken was juicy, and I really appreciated the salmon being in the rotation too. It gave me the opportunity to pretend I was making healthy decisions in between several rounds of steak. And then Kravings decided FOOD WASN'T ENOUGH. Two Brazilian dancers came out and put on a full-on Rio Carnaval-style show with the costumes, music, dancing, energy and all. The whole restaurant came alive. For a minute there I forgot I was sitting in Tarzana and started wondering when the parade float was coming through. Great food, fun atmosphere, nonstop rodízio meats, fantastic entertainment and an experience that actually feels like a night out instead of just another dinner. Come hungry. Wear stretchy pants. And when someone asks if you want more meat... The answer is SIM! Kravings Fusion definitely lived up to the name , because now I'm Kraving it again.

Great place for ladies night but something have changed. The food was not great if you aren't…read moredoing the all you can eat - the picanha might as well have been beef jerky and wait staff non existent once food was delivered Extensive drink menu and a nice space for bigger parties Chimichurri fries and bacon wrapped dates were delicious. Will have to remember to just order appetizers next time

I've eaten at Mercado's sister restaurant in Northridge quite a few times, and I was stoked to…read morefinally get to the mother ship. While the West Valley location is small and hushed, with dark woods and muted lighting, the OG Mercado is the exact opposite: big and bright, with a bustling edge in the air as the staff navigates between eat-in diners, people ordering take-out, and still others buying items from their meat, pastry, and cheese displays. Yes, it's a real market and restaurant in one, and the energy is palpable as you browse the large menu, knowing everything is going to be very fresh and cooked to order. It's always difficult to decide between a Choripan or Steak Milanesa sandwich, but today I opted for the Choripan -- and while I deleted the lettuce & tomato that's usually on top, I added grilled onions. As I waited, I was brought fresh-baked Argentine baguette, which was crusty on the outside and pillowy on the inside, with just a touch of chew. The bread is served, of course, with Chimichurri, but also a tomato & olive oil salsa of sorts that had a light and veggie-forward flavor that offered a nice contrast to the earthy, herbaceousness of the chimi. I've learned the hard way to no overindulge on the bread and sauces, so I pulled back after one piece -- and luckily, my sandwich arrived soon after. This is a hefty Choripan, demonstrably larger than what I've had at the sister location. A very plump, butterflied and charred Argentine sausage resting on more of that bangin' baguette (the chewy center offering solid support for the fillings), and a generous helping of grilled onions. There was a patina of "grease" on the sandwich, but that's not a bad thing -- this slight oiliness was packed with flavor, adding tremendous Argentine Umami to the meal. The sausage was meaty and dense, with just a bit of fat and a very nice punch of herbs and spices, leading to an enjoyably potent flavor very specifically South American. The onions were excellently prepared: grilled to a medium firmness, the chef bringing out the natural sweetness while retaining just enough of the original, onion bite to add extra layers of taste. As if that wasn't enough, the onions were clearly cooked in a bit of spice, which gave them an extra kick of heat that blended very nicely with the spiciness of the chimichurri. This is just an excellent sandwich. Service is friendly, the entire restaurant is spic & span clean (including the restrooms), and the crowd seems genuinely happy to be where they are, eating what they're eating. The meats, cheeses, pastries, breads and empanadas on display in the market areas all look top notch and very appealing. I'll be shopping here for things to make at home, and I'll be coming back for another dine-in meal very soon. If you haven't been, you should stop by to try it for yourself. It's just so, so good!

If you are a Messi fan then his pictures are everywhere here. Argentinan restaurants are hard to…read morefind so thank you for serving the community. Story began with Paul Rodriguez serving meat at the small market. Business kept growing so they expanded to meat market/ bakery/sit down restaurant. Now there are 2 locations in the local area which is Van Nuys and Granda Hills. All I know is everything is good here and taste great. All made in house with so much love and made from scratch daily. They take the time to marinate and triple whip pasties. You can taste the difference. They must buy ingredients/ food from a high end distributor. You can do all your market shopping here, meats, spices, etc too. Market/restaurant (mercado) is your one stop shop for Argentina goods. Btw- there is vegan dishes/burger here too. Breakfast opens at 7:30am. They are a large kitchen inside. Pastries facturas are cute and deliciously fresh. I recommend 3 and coffee if you are on the run. If you have time choose some omelettes which are all under $15. I will need to try breakfast sandwiches one day. Lunch: Handmade empanadas if you are on the run. They are only $2.80 for baked or fried with meat inside. Chimichurri sauce with (crispy baked) bread is a must if you are dining in. Spices in the sauce is sooo amazing. Again I must try the lunch sandwiches one day. Dinner: I have tried spaghetti and steak which has all the right spices that does not resemble Italian. Sauce has a meaty beef stew thickness. I also like the steaks that are certified angus choice skirt steak, bone-in short rib flanks with homemade Argentine sausages. Buenos Aires burger is quite delish too unlike your normal American burger. It has chimichurri sauce inside. I must try the seafood soon because I see everyone else ordering it. Sugar time: Flan that is has vanilla custard with dulce de leche from Argentina. All desserts are good and I yes I have tried them all. Cakes super moist to flaky cakes and specials not on the menu. Improvements: alcoholic drinks would be so much more popular if they are perfect this department. It is def not my fav. I like a good mix from a bartender. The basic wine/beer is fine. Hidden gem with the friendliest staff. Muchas gracias Mercado Buenos Aires!

I had a late night breakfast here. First time at this location. Even though it was almost closing…read moretime, staff was friendly. Took our order for huevos rancheros con frijoles y crema. Of course a side of platanos. The food was delicious and hit the spot for comfort food. I was so happy with my meal and excited to take home some platanos, that I forgot my purse!!! I'm writing this review to thank the staff that answered my desperate call after hours and to the gentleman who waited for me to arrive and pickup my purse. Muchas gracias! I truly appreciate it

I'm really disappointed writing this review because I truly love the food here. I actually drive a…read morelong distance just to come to this location, and the food itself has always been great. Unfortunately, the service has consistently been really bad. Most of the girls working there seem to have a bad attitude, and they give extremely small portions. On my last visit, I ordered a combo with carne guisada, and the girl serving me gave me the smallest two pieces of meat. I politely asked if that was the correct portion, and she said yes. The manager even agreed with her. I was honestly stunned. My husband even offered to buy me another order, but at that point I refused. It just didn't feel right to spend more money after that experience. It's sad because I really do love the food here, but the service and the way customers are treated just don't make it worth it. Unfortunately, this will be my last time coming to this location.

We ordered to go from this place a few days ago and the pupusas were delicious--full of flavor and…read moregenerously sized. We tried a variety, and everything we got was great. The staff was also very friendly and answered all my questions without any issues when I called before placing the order. They have a lot of items on their menu that I can't wait to go back and try as well. We'll definitely be ordering from here again.

Solid pupusas in the valley. I always go with Loroco when I try a new spot. El curtido has a nice…read moresmall bite to it which I love y la salsa roja is all around solid. When I took that bite of my empanada de plátano I was impressed. I want to eat one with a nice dark coffee. It's in a small hidden away corner, but the food is good, the vibes are cute. Another solid Salvadoran spot in the valley. We can never run out of them. 4/5 is a good score from me. Every 4/5 makes me jump in excitement when I ask around with my friends what we feel like eating. I'll be going again. Gotta try every pupusa. Also they're nice! Lol