I really enjoyed this place. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and everything came out…read morefresh. It was one of those places where you leave thinking, "I'll definitely be back." Our server was awesome too. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome without checking on us every two minutes. I also found out they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. We didn't get to experience that this time, but it's definitely a good reason to come back. Looking forward to seeing what the atmosphere is like on a live music night.

We always enjoyed Mexicali Cantina in Frederick, so when that location closed, we started thinking…read moreabout the newer one in Hagerstown. I'm happy to say the food's as good or better, with good service in an interesting setting. On crowded Massey boulevard with its strip malls and chain restaurants, it takes a keen eye to pick out this spot (hint - look for the Hobby Lobby parking lot). Then get ready for some unusual decor - the last occupant, a seafood place, did a LOT of intense decorating, including ocean-blue floors and dock pilings. We've visited this location 3 or 4 times now, and the food's been fine, partly out of our sentiment for the gone Frederick location. It's not hard to find Latino cuisine around here, but Mexicali had some of our favorites, including the delicious chiles rellenos (here, fried battered chilis, stuffed with cheese). When we went last week, it seemed clear they'd recently stepped up the game a little - new dinnerware and maybe even larger portions, and just as tasty if not more so. As usual, the chips were crispy and good (though our basket was mostly fragments) and the house salsa is a treat, fresh and zippy but not too hot. I had my go-to Azteca combo, with that chile relleno, a pork tamal, and a chicken enchilada, along with Mexican rice (though no beans this time, for some reason). My wife chose her favorite shrimp fajitas, also with beans and rice, though maybe a little skimpy on the bell peppers this time. My classic margarita on the rocks was big and zesty. Our server was attentive and polite. The crowd was thin on this Saturday night, so there were plenty of staff on hand. In an area with tons of Latin food choices, we depend on the consistent flavor and service here. Bueno!

It's quite rare to see a sit-down Puerto Rican spot around here (I've mostly only had food truck…read moreversions across the country). I'm happy to have found Sofrito! The place is nicely decorated and spotless, and the staff were friendly throughout. While I don't claim to be an expert in Puerto Rican food, overall the flavors were excellent. We started with the empanadillas, which were crispy and hot. The canoas were also delicious. The plantains were perfectly ripe and sweet, and the meat filling was flavorful and provided a nice savory balance. For entrees, we all went with combo plates. Each comes with pickled onions and a small side salad (kind of like a pico de gallo), plus your choice of rice, like white rice, tostones, maduros, or seasoned rice like arroz mamposteao or arroz con gandules. The pollo was moist with a really nice aromatic seasoning on top. The pernil asado was tender with crispy skin. The bistec encebollado was my favorite. The beef was very tender, tangy from the vinegar marinade (it actually reminded me a bit of Filipino adobo), and full of flavor. Both seasoned rice options were yummy, though we all slightly preferred the arroz mamposteao as it was a bit more flavorful. We finished with flan de queso, which tasted fresh and wasn't overly sweet. Street parking was easy even on a Saturday evening. I'd go there all the time if I lived nearby!

Came here for lunch a few weeks ago, since I was in the area. Didn't know what to expect because I…read morewas the only patron in the restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was cute. I had the mofongo (with the garlic sauce) with the carne frita (fried beef). I'm Puerto Rican and the carne frita was probably the best I've ever had. It was crispy but not hard and it was very tender and tasty. And the garlic sauce ... OMG, so delicious. I also got chicken and pizza empanadas and a plantain soup to go. Both were pretty good too. The waiter was nice and attentive and made good suggestions. My only complaints are that I had to pay for parking and I thought the food was a little pricey for PR food/lunch. But considering the portions were decent, that there aren't a ton of PR restaurants in MD and that it was delicious, I would go back there if in the area again.

Stopped by for dinner on the way home from Coopers Rock. Ordered:…read more-chicken empanadas (I love the Venezuelan empanadas with the super crispy and sweet corn shell!) -arepas (got the beef one, I'm not too blown away by this, beef is kind of dry and tough) -Cachapa king (my friend got this and she loved it) -mango juice (very refreshing, tastes like real mango, not too sweet) -flan (we didn't like it, I haven't had flan in a while so not sure if it's supposed to be like this, but the flan texture was harder than what I'd like)

Wow! 15 5-star reviews brought me there (now 16). I believe it was the owner who met me at the…read morecounter. You could tell he had pride in his product and was trying to get out the word. Venezuelan cuisine. I ended up getting the Cachapa Classic and a side of beans. Really good flavor, sort of sweet, you could taste the corn in the pancake. Great flavor cheese as well. Anyhow, I plan to return to try some of the other offerings. I think this place is a winner, and fairly affordable as well (in a time when many things are not!).

When you walk in you almost feel like you're walking into a neighborhood pizza place -- airy,…read moreclean, and simply decorated but then you are their for the food, right? And it was really good! I got a chicken taco salad that was filled with rice, lettuce, pico, cheese and of course chicken. It was almost like a neighborhood Chipotle in that they had a wide variety of ingredients to pick from that you could see and watch as they assembled you meal in front of you. The flavors together were delicious. I would do it again, for sure. My fiancé ordered a pupussa which they made by hand. It took a few minutes but the wait was definitely work it. Hot melted cheese, chicken and more... it was really good. Service is very friendly,courteous and offered advice for those unsure what they wanted in their taco salad or other creations. I recommend this restaurant!

My husband enjoy the food a lot. Beef Taco is very tasty, and the Echalada supreme too. Staff are…read morevery accomodating. Price is very reasonable. Ambiance is nice too, the place is actually very clean.

My partner and I have been here several times and never once been disappointed. The drinks are…read moregreat, especially their flavored mojitos. The place itself is clean and orderly. The staff is accommodating and polite and prompt. The food is the real star and the dish I had last time was my impetus for posting this review. I don't often have a plate out in front of me that makes me determined to learn everything I can about a new food but their Mole Negro is something else entirely and I could drink the sauce

A new favorite in Hagerstown. This is now my go-to for Mexican in the area…read more On every dish I've tried, the sauces are amazing--not what you typically get at a Mexican restaurant, and very clearly homemade. My favorite is the Enchiladas Suizas: chicken enchiladas topped with a super flavorful green sauce, pickled onions, avocado, sour cream, and queso fresco. Annnd don't miss the Shrimp Al Chipotle either. I don't know what it is about this chipotle sauce but it hits! It has a slight spice and smokiness but not too much, and the shrimp are huge and always cooked perfectly; never chewy or overcooked as they so often are. The veggies are a great option with the shrimp: fresh grilled zucchini and broccoli perfectly salted. Tres leches is humongous and the texture that I like: a little coarse and holds the milk mixture well. Mojitos are delicious, and I plan to try the margaritas soon too. Service is sometimes a bit slow, but the food more than makes up for it. There's a lot of seating inside, both booths and tables. Nice decor.

I wanted to start off that this place was amazing. There is plenty of parking outside on the side…read moreor rear of the building. There is a cafe and pastry corner when you walk in to the left. The ambiance when Walking in, there was plenty of light and some ice cream in a cooler near the hosts stand. When you first walk in, you will not see the beauty or size of the restaurant until you are seated in the rear. There is a huge bar that seats atleast 16 customers. We ordered a couple of Pacificos and they were amazingly cold. The waitress was beautiful and so courteous. We ordered some chori-queso, lengua and steak tacos. It came with rice and beans. The lengua was perfectly cooked and crispy on the outside. The flavors of the steak and lengua was out of this world. Not to add, but the individually packaged sauces were delicious as well. We will definitely be back.

This spot is a little hole-in-the-wall--it looks tiny from the outside, but it's surprisingly…read morespacious and inviting inside. I came with a friend and, even though I'm not usually a pupusa fan, I didn't want to sit there without ordering. I figured I'd try one and take the rest home to my son. I ordered three pupusas, starting with the chicken and cheese one--and it was amazing. I ate the whole thing... then the next two! They were so flavorful and well-priced. The host mentioned they also have a Spanish nightclub downstairs on nights and weekends, which adds to the cool vibe of the place. We ended the meal with dessert. I ordered the flan, which I didn't care for--it was too firm and just not my taste. (I make flan at home, and mine's better!) But the other dessert we tried, pictured, was absolutely incredible. I'll definitely be back for the pupusas and the atmosphere--just skipping the flan next time.

We always have great food here. The guacamole is absolutely delicious, every time. The atmosphere…read moreis cozy and family friendly. We come here once a year or so with friends and always have a good time!

I love El Ranchero but this location is their worst one. The service here is always rude. The food…read moreis inconsistent. We always go to the Wesel Blvd location now because of it.

Greeted at the door by a friendly hostess. She was helpful getting my mom seated and even stored…read moreher walker out of the way. Our server I believe was Giselle and she was great also. Friendly and helpful. Mom got the single taco with beans, rice etc. she said it was delicious and practically cleaned her plate. I got the Mexican pizza it was huge and delicious as well. Since it was lunch I thought it would be made with the smaller tortillas but it was made with the larger ones. Needless to say I took half of it home. Great lunch!

Update 6/16/26.I will be honest and say that this isn't my favorite mexican restaurant in the…read moreHagerstown area, but it is the closest to me. I went for lunch today. Ordered the lunch portion chimichanga with ground beef filling with sides is rice, refried beans some Pico and sour cream. Pros... it was a decent sized chimichanga with a generous amount of seasoned ground beef in a taco seasoned sauce. The server (Gizelle?) was friendly and very attentive. She did a great job! Not so great... the chimichanga was rather tough. Took more effort that mermaid to cut into it with a fork. The filling as noted was generously filled, though the added sauce mace the filling rather "saucy"... more like a Mexican sloppy joe. Including tip and a soft drink my bill came to $20 for lunch. You really can find better lunch spots for the money.