Oh. My. Word! First, I'll start with the one, single…read moredisappointing thing... The day we visited, they did not have any baked goods (they said they only have them on the weekend), so we couldn't try the peras de coco (coconut rolls). But, perhaps it was kind of a blessing because our picada was plentiful. The dining area isn't huge, but they also do take out. There are about 5 or so tables to dine in. The service was a tad slow, but very friendly; I believe there was only one person waiting, cooking & serving AND the food was more than worth the wait! We ordered the picada for 4 and my brother tried a Colombiana cola. He liked it a lot; it was lighter than a "normal" cola, non-carbonated and less sweet than cola around here. I don't drink pop and even when I did, I always hated colas. I can't say I'd drink a whole Colombiana, but I didn't find it disgusting & that's saying something. Now on to the star of the show, the picada! It was loaded with several different meats, plantains fixed in different ways, yuca & baby potatoes and 4 sauces. We were so excited when it was set down on our table, we dug in before we even got our silverware haha. The platter had chicken, steak, chicharron, chorizo, blood sausage, sausage, sweet plantain, fried plantain, fried yuca and Colombian potatoes. The sauces were: avocado sauce, mayo/ketchup, pico de gallo & a garlicky one. Everything was so, so flavorful and cooked perfectly! There was not one thing that any of us didn't like. If I had to pick my top contender of a meat and a non-meat item, I would choose the chicharron & sweet plantain.... But I hope to never have to make that choice! The chicharron were thick and crunchy. The sweet plantain were perfection. When we left we were each given a dulce de leche caramel. They also have a variety of Colombian snacks and candies for sale. They recently opened an additional, larger location at 951 Niagara Falls Blvd (it used to be El Palenque). We were told they will be keeping both locations open, but the new location will have some additional items that they don't serve at the Oliver St location. I cannot wait to visit again!!!

Buyers beware: I did a 2good2go order from them which was $6.99+tax for what was supposed to be $21…read moreworth of food. What I got? A pint of some kind of soup and a container with a scoop of white rice. To put into perspective: they have a daily deal that is an entree, soup, salad, rice, beans and plantains for $22. The soup was just not good, I'm not sure what was in it but everything was fibrous and the soup was pretty bland. I guess in fairness the rice was good, but it's white rice...not worth even $1. Do not order from them for 2good2go. The pastries looked good but I didn't order any so I don't know how they taste.

We rolled in here Summer 2013, hungry and looking forward to a hot Mexican style meal. We sat…read moredown, the only ones in the place at around 5:30pm, and were offered the leftover lunch bar, which we declined. We noted that the place offered everything from Mexican to Italian, and whatever else in between, all in the ambiance of an old ice cream parlor that had gone out of business. Our water was poured while the 'waiter' was wearing non-latex gloves, which was a little weird, but, ok. We then placed our order off the menu. We did not see our 'waiter' again for 20 minutes, when he brought my daughter's 'meal'. She had ordered a bean taco with rice and beans on the side. She got some refried beans wrapped in a tortilla with southern style pork n beans and old cold white rice from the lunch bar. No one else was served for 15 more minutes, when the 'waiter' returned asking 'who ordered the burrito?' Unfortunately, none of us had ordered a burrito. We reminded the guy that we ordered enchiladas, at which point he asked what those were, and offered to allow us into the back so we could show him how to make it. I AM NOT LYING HERE, although I am well aware that this stretches the limits of belief. So, about an hour after arriving, I left 5 bucks to cover my daughter's cold rice, and we rolled off into the sunset to find something to actually eat. What I can say, is that the mention of Johnny Rincon's Restaurant Delicioso has turned into a great family joke that sends peals of laughter through the car when we mention it. Thanks Johnny!

Took us a bit to find this place but so glad we did!! We drove up and were greeted by people…read moretending to the grounds, there were menus they said we could call but would get someone to come, and she did right away. She took our order, we sat in the chairs out front enjoying the nice day. Our food came promptly, it smelled so good we ate in the parking lot - it was so goood!!! Definitely make this a place on your go to list!

The table was absolutely amazing and delicious. The food is made with love, and you can definitely…read moretaste that. If I didn't live in Florida, I would eat here every day. After I ate that tres leches, my taste buds were dancing for Jesus!

Great food and amazing service. Went here for my partner's birthday and had a good time. We did the…read morepreset menu and loved each dish! Both of us are big foodies and had a fun time tasting each detailed aspect of the dish and talking about it. I especially loved the strawberry rhubarb flan for dessert. Absolutely immaculate! My only thing is, I wish the portion of the entree was bigger. It tasted really good, don't get me wrong, but I left craving just a little bit more Would definitely come here again tho

Las Puertas is one of those places I really wanted to be obsessed with. While I didn't love…read moreeverything, I can honestly say I loved most of it. We went for the fall tasting menu and overall it was a really interesting, elevated experience. The portions are small, which I expected with a tasting menu, but there are enough courses that you do leave full. The dishes are very creative and definitely push your palate, which I appreciated. At the same time, that also means not everything will land depending on your taste. Some dishes really stood out. The tomato and tuna tartare was surprisingly amazing. It was bright, fresh, and one of my favorite bites of the night. The dessert, pastel de elote with coffee mousse, was also delicious and a perfect ending. A couple dishes missed for me. The Tetela Azul eggplant zikilpak y menta was my least favorite, and the Pulpo al Pastor, which is an additional paid course, didn't live up to what I was hoping for. With one drink each, our total came out to $377, so at that price point I was hoping to be completely blown away by every course, not just most of them. If I'm being honest, I even considered giving this a 3 out of 5, but it feels closer to a 3.5. Since that's not an option, I'm rounding up to a 4. The service was great and the ambiance was perfect for date night. It's a great spot for a special occasion and I would consider going back, but next time I would read through the menu more carefully instead of assuming I'll love everything. I'm not a picky eater, but the flavors are definitely unique and adventurous, so it really depends on your personal taste.

What a wonderful surprise!…read more Being an unclaimed business with only one review, there were questions about whether or not this would be successful or worthwhile. The process of ordering felt strange. I thank the previous reviewer who recommended going to the Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063964563481&mibextid=ZbWKwL I reached out via WhatsApp and asked what was available to order & how this process works. Roberto was SUPER nice, talking me through the process of ordering, payment (via Zelle, Venmo, or CashApp), and pickup. My options for yesterday were seven different pupusas: Chicharrón y queso (pork and cheese), Revueltas (mix: pork, beans, cheese), Frijol y queso (beans and cheese), Solo de queso (only cheese), Camarón y queso (shrimp and cheese), Loroco y queso (Loroco and cheese), and Jalapeño y queso (Jalapeño and cheese). My friend doesn't like shrimp, but I ordered 2 of each anyway LOL We shared the rest and ate our fill - with leftovers to spare! I wasn't sure what Loroco was, so I even learned something new... According to preparedcooks.com, Loroco is a green unopened flower bud. It is quite popular for its use in sauces, stews, and soups. The flower comes from a herbaceous vine known as Fernaldia pandurata, and you can find between 8 and 18 flowers on each plant. Loroco has a very distinctive taste. It tastes like most greens but combined with overtones of nuts. It has an earthy-artichoke flavor to accompany the overtones of nuts. The taste of loroco is best described as a cross between squash and mild broccoli. My friend & I were both pleasantly surprised by the light flavor. We were given a fresh & delicious side to top our pupusas with called curtido. According to TastesBetterFromScratch.com, Curtido is a Salvadoran cabbage slaw or relish made with finely shredded cabbage, red onion, carrot, oregano, and vinegar. House of Pupusas makes their curtido with pickled jalapeños instead of onion - delightful! We also were treated to salsa roja, made with tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. The salsa roja was thinner than I expected - more like gazpacho than a traditional salsa - but super tasty just the same. I've only got one photo to show you, because we were so busy "oohing", "aahing", and shoveling all the food into our faces - after deciding which pupusa to try first. While this is my first try of pupusas, I recently also tried an arepa for the first time. Arepas are thick pockets of masa and MUCH heavier than a pupusa. I think I prefer a pupusa because you have a more even distribution of filling to "pocket". The only caveat to this amazing place is that there's no eat-in option. They offer takeaway or delivery. I chose to pick up my order so we could enjoy our meal by the Outer Harbor. Other than loud seagulls and a bit of a breeze, we had the BEST food and a wonderful time catching up. I'm excited to see House of Pupusas grow and flourish. Perhaps they'll open a food truck in the near future. If they do, I'll be first in line ready to tackle another order of EVERYTHING.

We were looking for this place but I believe the address is not right it actually took us to a…read moreresidential really sad we tried to call several time but never answered so sad we love pupupusas

Food is soooo good. Great portions. Decent pricing. Good service. Slightly greasy pork and chicken,…read morebut I LOVE the rice and beans, shrimp salad, and ANY are the meats are seasoned very well and tender. I also really like the brown drink they make, its sweet and slightly spicy. I can't remember the name of it, but you have to try it. They'll know what your talking about. Only downside to this place is having to walk through the mall to get to it, but they are right by Urban Air if that helps. They have seating available if you'd like to eat in too. You have to try them!

The aromas of this cafe led us to them; the types of snacks, meals and beverages offered ensured…read morewe'd stay. Wow! So great to find Miami-style food near the Canada border! They actually had tamarind juice! We ordered a large ("Try it mixed with mango next time!" the owner told us in Spanish): The presentation for a Large was a quart-sized soup container filled to the brim, with an "X" cut into the lid for the straw. We sipped it while eating multiple breakfast snacks called "bolletas": A fist-sized lump of mashed potatoes molded around a tablespoon of spiced ground beef, then the outside of the potatoes is dipped in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Delicious, of course. Ambiance? The people watching was great! Lots of families, babies in strollers, people enjoying themselves and their cultural foods. I completely loved it, and highly recommend.