El Salvador is a hidden gem in the Milwaukee area. If you want authentic Salvadorian food this is…read moreyour spot. The place is small and cozy, the staff is always friendly. The pupusas are delicious they are served with curtido and salsa salvadoreña. My favorite are pupusas de queso, asada or the chicharrón ones. I love to enjoy my pupusas with an ensalada de frutas (mixed fruit drink) I definitely recommend this spot you won't be disappointed.

This was my first time trying El Salvador with a friend. We had heard so many great things about…read moretheir pupusa's and we wanted to try them for ourselves. They were absolutely delicious so if you are looking for a Pappas said this is your spot in the Milwaukee area. The inside is small, but we received good service and their condiment portions were of a large size which I always love. Their sour cream is made with like a Coquita cheese it was really good. The salsa was also really good not too hot at all so good for everybody. Their steak burrito was delicious. Everything was really good. I will be back for sure. We went around lunchtime and it wasn't busy.

La Merenda was on my list of places to check out and I finally had the chance! I made reservations…read moreat 7pm and was quickly seated, or server Inga was very patient and made a few suggestions for us as well. We started with the pink Guava Paloma and the Schilling Local Legends for our drinks. The Pink Guava Paloma tasting amazing and was strong. You were really able to taste the tequila but it wasn't un-drinkable. The Guava was a great blend with the drink and my friend wished he had gotten the same drink because of how good it tasted. The menu was divided up into three different sections; Field, Sea, and Pasture. They also had specials, as well. We tried to get a few items from each section to try different dishes. In the Field section, we tried the Truffle Potato Skins (WI). The potatoes skins were PILED onto the plate. They were more soft than crunchy but tasted amazing. I wasn't really able to taste the truffle but it was still good. In the Sea section, we tried the Sambal Goreng Udang (Indonesia). An Indonesian dish with white shrimp, sambal chili paste, mash potatoes, and coconut milk. Honestly, this was my favorite dish. It was creamy and the mashed potatoes paired so well with the sauce and the shrimp. It had a hint of spice, which elevated the experience for me personally, as I love spicy food. In the Pasture section, we tried the Beef Empanadas (Columbia) and Vietnamese Pork Belly Crepes (Vietnam). The Beef Empanadas came with four pieces and some green sauce. The outside was crunchy and not over fried, the inside was perfectly filled and moist. Would highly recommend it as it was amazing. The Vietnamese Pork Belly Crepes were a little disappointing. I was expecting them to come out like the traditional Vietnamese crepes, crispy outside with the pork belly and other fillings on the inside. Instead it was like an actual crepe mix. It was soft and honestly okay. It wasn't our favorite. As for the specials they were offering, we tried the Pork Tenderloin. The Pork Tenderloin was pretty good, not super dry. It was served on top of potatoes and tasted amazing. La Merenda has a very cozy atmosphere. Low lights and overall just a chill and quaint spot. I will definitely come back for more of the Sambal Goreng Udang and to try out some of their other plates!

La Merenda is a great tapas restaurant. We had an awesome experience and our waiter was great. They…read morehad the coolest fish earrings on. Let me tell you everything we got. We got the truffle Potato Skins it was more like chips but softer than chips with a truffle oil and parm. This didn't have a super truffle flavor in my opinion but still good. The ceviche which was my favorite had ahi tuna, coconut milk, red bell peppers, and diced pineapple I love the sweet aspect of this. We also got the empanadas and mushroom tostadas both were great. The Gnocchi d'Autunno we got was like a nice hug it was such a warm dish in the way you want a warm comfort meal on a cold day. The butter chicken and Argentina style beef we also tried I liked the butter chicken more just because I wish the beef had more chimichurri. I definitely will take friends in the future. There is a dish for everyone here.

I always love going to Movida because of the ambiance and how unique some of the items are. Their…read morepaella is delicious and true to how much it feeds as well. I would definitely recommend trying some of the apps as the cheeses they have are good. Service is fast and drinks are good as well. They have this cool drink that you get to drink from this unique container (forgot the name). One sad thing is that they don't have Jamon Croquettes anymore which was one of my favorite. Please bring them back! Definitely recommend this place. Outdoor decor is really pretty as well.

We had heard so many great things about Movida and finally decided to check it out -- it absolutely…read morelived up to the hype. The restaurant is spacious, with a lively bar area and two dining rooms. We were seated in the back room, which I loved. The open kitchen on display and the warm, mood lighting created such a romantic, upscale atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. Our favorite was the paella, along with the variety of tapas we ordered. The paella was reasonably priced and generously portioned -- we even had delicious leftovers to enjoy the next day! The service was just as impressive. Our servers were attentive and incredibly helpful in guiding us through the menu since it was our first visit. We can't wait to come back and bring friends with us next time!

I love eating here. This food truck makes the best pupusas. Please make note the food here is…read morealways made to order. You are always getting fresh quality food. When I eat here I get one of every pupusas they have to offer, which are chicken, beans, cheese and pork. The food is very filling and you can easily go into a food coma after eating here. The most important thing about this food truck is the fact they are very clean and offer great service. This truck is the cleanest truck I have ever seen. I commend the owner and I will continue to support their cause.

While I've never seen this food truck before, I'm so glad that I got the opportunity to try their…read morePupusas. They were the supplier of the Pupusas for the first ever "Pupusa Festival" in Milwaukee at Kochansky's Concertina Bar. They had 3 selections: Frijole (Refried Beans), Queso (Cheese), and Revuelta (Bean, Cheese, and Pork). I remember the first time that I had tried Pupusas for the first time at El Salvador Restaurant. I was hanging out with some friends (some were from El Salvador) after we performed the La Rueda in the parade. They wanted me to try this restaurant since I had never had food from El Salvador. I had the Revuelta, which was filled with beans, queso, and steak and they were so delicious! However, this time at the food truck, the toppings were a bit different. The Cabbage and Salsa had some kick to it and were marinated in some kind of liquid. I'm not sure what it was, but I definitely enjoyed this difference. They had some Specialty Pupusas, but they didn't get around to making them because the crowd was very large and they wanted to supply the regular Pupusas first before selling the Specialty ones. I'll definitely try them when I see this food truck again. Overall, I enjoyed my Pupusas and will definitely eat at this food truck again to try some of their other Pupusa varieties!

For $17.95 the all you can eat buffet of Fried Cod Fish also featured baked Cod Fish and other food…read moreoptions as well. Arroz Gandules and pinto beans and chicken fajita and cheese enchiladas. There was also purple cabbage Cole slaw. The food was fresh and was very flavorful. My wife is from the Dominican Republic and is not easily impressed, but she was very pleased with the meal. My 8 year old ate for the price of $8.95. The Friday night fish fry starts at 5 Pm. If you arrive at 6:30 Pm they feature live music. Cafe El Sol Is located inside the UCC. The service was good from both the waiter and the cooking staff. Will definitely return again.

Finding Cafe El Sol is like a treasure hunt because it's in the basement of a community center…read more Trust me you won't be sad when you eat the food. We went for the Friday fish fry because we wanted something different. The only downside is that the buffet was the only available option. The options were plentiful and I really enjoyed how they prepared the fried cod. The breading was thin and had great flavor and was not bland. I think I got four pieces of fish! The rest of the buffet had some healthy options. There was as vegetable medley and rice, etc. You didn't feel like you were eating only fried things. They also had baked fish option but I didn't get to try it but my friends loved it! I definitely will be back for the fish fry buffet but want to try out their other options as well.

Let me make this easy for you: YES, you should eat here…read more That's really all you need to know, but I'll expand briefly. Anytime Arepa is just wonderful. They are one of many delightful food truck options at Zocalo, but this is the one I find myself coming back to over and over again. If you haven't tried one, an arepa is similar to a taco, except that instead of a tortilla, the delicious filling is sandwiched into a soft corn pancake (making arepas a tasty gluten-free food!). My favorite option is the veggie arepa, although they have several meat options as well. No matter what you decide on, make sure you add the fried plantains to your order. The slight sweetness of the plantain is absolutely perfect with the savory flavors of the arepa. My favorite salsa is the avocado salsa. It is not particularly spicy, but the flavor of it is just out of this world. I wish they sold bottles of it so I could put it on everything! The staff at Anytime Arepa is very friendly and the food comes out quickly - usually 10 minutes or less. I've never been disappointed at Anytime Arepa and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Stopped at Zocalo Food Truck Park on an early summer day with a friend and stopped at Anytime…read moreArepa. I hadn't been to Zocalo in about a year so I was due for a visit. They had outdoor seating all set up for the World Cup outdoors, a nice setup. Once you place your order, they give you a restaurant pager that alerts you when your order is ready. It's especially nice on a pleasant day to stop here and grab something good to eat. I ordered the chicken arepa. Good stop.