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    El Gallo Tropical

    4.5 (121 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Magic Restaurant

    Magic Restaurant

    4.1
    (7 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This place is a complete gem! Everything from the customer service to the delicious food was five…read morestars. We came here for brunch on a Saturday which happened to be Valentine's Day as well. The entire place was decorated with heart balloons, flowers on the wall, and the sweetest music playing. Even their regular decor is spectacular; the tables are spotless, beautiful velvet green chairs, and the cleanest bathroom. I also LOVE that their menu is a tour of South America because you can get such a variety of different flavors. We started with an order of their beef empanadas which were spectacular ! Then I ordered a Costa Rican Gallo Pinto breakfast (black beans, rice, chorizo, avocado, sweet pla trains and egg). Hubby ordered a exican breakfast of huevos rancheros (cubed potatoes, sausage, onions, peppers, chorizo, eggs and red sauce). Our son ordered the Nutella, strawberry pancakes which he also LOVED. Everything was very reasonably priced between $13-17 and was a good portion. The coffee was also amazing, sadly $5 which was a little pricey with no refills...but I'm happy to support a small business versus a chain. Kevin who was our server was so sweet and kept checking in to make sure we were liking our food. Then at the end of our meal they gave us the most delicious flan because it was Valentine's Day! Make aure to check this place out, parking is a little tricky, but otherwise it is worth the trip into Chambersburg.

    Think the place is super cute. Love the colors. Pretty plates. The food isn't bad the only thing is…read morethe price for the value. The chicken sandwich was $16. And the other plates are more expensive but I thought I left a bit hungry the portions could be a little bigger or the prices a tad bit lower. My husband said the food was good but they gave him so little rice for his Costa Rican gallo pinto. It's nice to support small businesses perhaps if in the mood for fancy pancakes or BYOB would be back since they do have a pretty ambiance. No music was playing though when we were there. Service was not bad they didn't ask if we needed anything but when we did ask for stuff the answered friendly.

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    Nutella, banana, strawberry pancakes
    Nutella, banana, strawberry pancakes
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    El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant

    El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant

    3.8
    (10 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Wow do not miss this absolutely delicious small restaurant in a nice neat little block in Trenton…read more This was once Marsilio's & now serves the most delicious fresh Mexican food with salsa & chips that made me sing every bite! My friend and I ordered tacos. I order Al pastor, carnitas & an enchilada taco. My friend ordered a chicken taco & an enchilada taco. We actually thought we were ordering enchiladas.. Rolled cheese with a sauce. Instead they were soft steak tacos. Delicious! I'll be coming back often. So good & my friend and I are from Texas! We know Mexican food!

    Another of the growing cadre of very good Mexican restaurants in and around Trenton. This one, El…read morePotrillo (The Colt) has taken over Marsilio's Kitchen on Roebling Avenue in the Burg. It is amazing how Mexican rugs thrown over tables change the look and mood of one of the classic Italian houses. One can only hope they can do something that is the Mexican equivalent of the great Chicken Cacciatore that its predecessor was known for. The space is casual, but also clean and well organized. The bar is no longer servicing alcohol, but in its place are fresh squeezed fruit/vegetable juices. My large snifter of Carrot Juice was sweet and coolly refreshing. The menu is diverse and provides just enough English to hint at what you will get. My Torta Carnitas (slow cooked pork) was huge and enough for 2 meals. The Roll was thin and nicely crunchy. There was plenty of meat at the bottom and it was the base for the Lettuce, Avocado, Onion, Jalapeno, Fresh Cheese, Tomato and Spicy Mayo that all came wrapped neatly in paper. I needed knife and fork to work my way through the half torta, taking the other piece home for another lunch. The combination of fresh veggie juice ($4) and the torta ($8), may seem steep for this type of shop, but when you realize they are preparing two meals for you, the value proposition becomes outstanding. El Portrillo asks if "You have tried the best Mexican food around?" They are certainly entitled to their hyperbole, because it is among the best I have sampled in Trenton.

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    La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant

    La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant

    4.4
    (43 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    This is the least assuming place you and you might just keep passing it by and not give it a…read morechance. Well, I am here to tell you to stop in and eat everything off the menu, because it is AMAZING! We have been here twice and both times were good, but breakfast was better. I ordered the Gallo Pinto, which is a Costa Rican dish that includes black beans mixed with rice, a meat, fried cheese, egg, sausage, sweet plantains and a tortilla. The rice alone is worth having, so definitely give this a try. It is a magnificent spread that can feed two or good for sharing with a hungry toddler like mine. Hubby had the Chifrijol (black beans, white rice, crunchy fried pork layered on top pico de gallo & avocado) which was JUST as tasty just a bit small on the portion compared to mine. But a bargain for the $10 price, so absolutely give it a try for the chicharron (pork rinds) alone! Now as far as the bakery goes, we ordered a slab (yes, a mean a slab) of their corn bread and it is the best thing I've tasted in a while. It is a combination of perfectly homemade mixed with hints of the motherland that really make it out of this world. Each additional bite made it more and more appetizing. Get this. My toddler also wanted pancakes which we got 3 kid portion pancakes WITH bacon for only $4! And for a Latin spot, they make amazing pancakes! I also have to add that the service here is great, the whole restaurant is sparking clean and so cute inside. You get warm bread as you wait for your meal. The coffee is phenomenal and comes in GIANT mug. I really can't say more except...come spend your money here....order grub hub from here...and let me know if you like it!

    Solid foods, great neighborhood vibe. We stumbled upon this joint before a Hot Wheel show at the…read moreCure station and couldn't be happier. Love everything we ordered. But size plates. We are big eaters and our group had 4 people, ordered 3 plates and still had leftover. Favorite was the ceviche mofongo and fried pork on beans and rice.

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