El Penacho Restaurant

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5 years ago

You know it's a no frills Mexican restaurant when there's a tire shop right next to it. It's pretty small inside, but there's some seating. They also have a truck outside that you can order from. I ordered a shrimp burrito with avocado for takeout, and I thought it was delicious. It was very filling. The burrito had a fried piece of cheese on top, salsa verde, and a small salad. The avocado was perfectly creamy. They take credit card. read more

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Amy N.

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12 years ago

Nothing like a yummy bite of fatty fried pork in a taco filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and homemade guacamole, Mmmm! The Chicken Alambres has great flavor but it's just too messy to eat, cause it's loaded with delicious toppings. Tacos here aren't bad neither. Oh my goodness, cannot leave here without getting their Pork Chop Platter! What do you guys put in your seasoning? What's even better than throwing it in the fryer? Not grilled, FRIED pork chops .....it's so damn good. What else? Their Tres Leches Cake, moist creamy goodness, the sauce is just the perfect amount of sweetness. This place is a hidden gem, it's located in a quiet, ye diverse neighborhood. You would not expect to find a place like this here since there isn't much around. Family owned little restaurant with authentic Mexican food just around the corner from my place, it's a win for me! read more

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Nastasya K.

4 years ago

Amazing food! Fell in love with crispy shrimp taco! We ll be definitely ordering again! read more

El Penacho Restaurant - Crispy taco with shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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11 years ago

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Mercedes T.

7 years ago

El Penacho Restaurant - Worst barbacoa tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Alexandra P.

5 years ago

We wanted to try a new spot and it don't not disappoint us. They food was great! Tostadas with steak were awesome. It's definitely goi f to be a favorite. read more

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Ashley G.

8 years ago

I dont know whats really going on here. I have ordered from this spot multiple times and it always varies from meh to exceptional. There is no inbetween. The first time I ordered it was amazing. They even called me when part of my order couldnt be made due to lack of ingredients and hooked me up with something for free for my trouble. They also included tons of salsa verde. Its been a while since I ordered from there because they have a $15 min and I usually only order when I am with people.. but tonight I thought I would give it a go and it was completely meh. Forget the fact it took an hour - that doesnt even matter to me although I could see how that would piss some people off. Forget I had to order unnecessary food to make the minimum for delivery and now I am sitting here like an asshole with an ridiculous amount of pico de gallo (that didnt come with chips) Nevermind they dont allow to tip the additional sum to make the delivery minimum ( which is how I usually roll) And I am also willing to set aside the fact they didnt include as much sauce All of that is just basic bs you deal with when ordering delivery. But. Forgetting the avocado. Unacceptable. Heres the deal guys: *show some consistency in taste and customer service * lower your minimum amount to 12. It makes it impossible for one person to order a meal. AND if you do keep the minimum at 15 then show up sooner (within 45 min) Youre good..... but you arent THAT good. read more

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Philip H.

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9 years ago

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Regina N.

12 years ago

Today I ordered an Al pastor taco and an Al pastor hurache. What got delivered was a carnitas taco and a carna asada huarache. I called the restaurant to ask for what I really ordered and the lady was very rude. First she told me that the driver was still on the way with my food and hung up. I called back again to tell her it had infact been delivered but it was the wrong order. She told me that the carnitas taco and carna asada huarache was what I had ordered. I have never ordered carnitas or carna asada in my life!! After shouting at me and shouting in Spanish (which in don't ubderstand, she told me she wasn't going to send me the correct order she hung up on me again! Being stuck with food I paid for I decided to eat it. The hurache was burnt and meat was hard and chewy. The taco was ok. Way too many onions. read more

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Cindy N.

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12 years ago

Food is made to order, fast! My favorite is the porkchop platter with their green sauce! I also recommend the shrimp tacos read more

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Eugene L.

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El Penacho Restaurant - Carne asada burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Deniz F.

12 years ago

I love this place! Probably eat here 3x out of the week. The best mexican food and the reason I love it is because I love everything on their menu and it taste so authentic. Their desserts are great! The only con is they close early and they take approx 30-45mins to deliver. read more

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Sandra O.

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8 years ago

I've ordered way too many times and have accepted the mediocrity of the food, but they've driven me to the edge of wtf. First off, the food is NEVER consistent. You can order tacos every week and it will always be different. Sometimes there's avocados, sometimes there's corn, who knows? Your burgers could have fries, and sometimes it won't and they'll make up some rule that you need to order it. It's easy to order through yelp eats or grubhub, but try calling them when there's something wrong with the order and the person who picks up the phone does NOT speak English and they will hang up on you if they don't get what your saying regardless of how nice your tone is on the phone. I had to contact yelpeats to let them know they forgot to send a burrito in the order. They came to deliver it...extra fucking spicy. I'm certain it was their intention. That was definitely retaliation. I don't understand why we ordered again after that but, this is what drove me to the edge.... The pork tacos tasted rather disgusting and upon further examination, it was exclusively packed with cubes of PURE FAT! All of them. It was nauseating. Everything else I ordered had to go in the trash! I despise them for the betrayal after being such a loyal customer. I can not eat from this place any longer and I don't know how any of you can. Just don't. read more

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Sara Y.

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11 years ago

Yay for delivering to my house! I always order the mozzarella sticks with guacamole! Its a little weird how they slap on a slice of cheese on top of the burrito though. read more

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Keith T.

7 years ago

Small restaurant that is like a hole-in-the-wall kind of gem you don't expect in a small neighborhood in Brooklyn.

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Kevin N.

11 years ago

Solid NYC Mexican. Don't go expecting Tacos El Bronco level Mexican (West Coast standards), but I have always been satisfied with quality and quantity. Al Pastor and their Chorizo tacos and burritos have been my favorite. I wasnt crazy about the Barbacoa. read more

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Raymon X.

7 years ago

A small restaurant with horrible service. I called ahead of time to make my food order just to have it for pickup and by the time I arrived, food still wasn't ready nor did they begin to make my order. All the workers were just standing there doing nothing and there was nothing on the grill being cooked. When I asked the worker where my order was, they said "Not yet". I stood here waiting for the food and still didn't get my food for another 30 mins realizing that the cook was making food for one of the workers just so she can leave for the day. I thought customers come first, but guess not. Definitely wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

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Tiffany O.

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12 years ago

Worse Mexican food I have ever ate. Never ordering from here again. Guacamole was like soup it was very watery reminded me of some type of avocado sauce. My boyfriend ordered the barbacoa burrito and there were bones in it, it tasted disgusting and very spicy. My tostada wasn't very good either and looked like slop. We had maybe four bites of our food before throwing it away. How does a restaurant serve bones in a burrito? read more

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Adelyn L.

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Delivery took about an hour and a half but that's okay, I'm not dying of hunger just yet. What probably prompted me to write this review is the food. Yes, the food is disgusting. Carne Enchilada Torta was chewy and gross - could not finish it. Next, Camarones a La Diabla. So disappointing. I didn't even bothering trying my last item. So much for wanting to try a new spot. Never again. read more

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Oseia O.

5 years ago

I went to this restaurant twice but in the third time the quality of the food was terrible. My spouse told the owner that the food was no good and she refused to rectify the situation. All she said was "oh I'm sorry". Not once did she ask if we wanted something else or offer to take it off the bill. She saw how annoyed we were and could care less!! Customer Service is important. Lost a good tipping customer forever. read more

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Susan R.

7 years ago

Hands down the best tacos in the neighborhood. Don't let this restaurants humble exterior appearance fool you. They serve up some of the best food in the entire neighborhood. From their rice and beans, perfectly cooked french fries and to_die_for tacos. Their Cuban torta comes fully loaded and is as big as your head! Highly recommend it. And don't miss out on their taco Al pastor which in my opinion is their best. Perfectly seasoned roasted pork with fresh cilantro, onion and radish. It's not to be missed! Also their delivery times are usually pretty fast. read more

El Penacho Restaurant - Cuban torta. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Yona L.

11 years ago

As a Taco lover, I can say that their tacos are ok. I know that it isn't easy to find CA style tacos in NY, but I keep searching. The guacamole is too watery for my taste. And the chicken was burned. There is an exact point to cook the perfect taco, when you leave it too long it will burned, and if you take it out too early it won't include all the flavored a good taco should include. It was OK, and I may visit here again one day. read more

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Kassandra M.

5 years ago

SUPER SLOW, never picks up the phone!!!!!!!! I order a good amount of food and they forget a good chunk of my order!

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Tiffanie P.

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6 years ago

OMG, El Penacho Restaurant was simply fantastic. The mood is lovely. I was told to try their Cake Tres Leches, which was wonderful, but all other menu items were good too. Wonderful enthusiastic service. El Penacho Restaurant... Can't ask for more. read more

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Winny L.

7 years ago

So many sauce issues. How hard is it to remember to add the side sauces? Apparently can't even remember after I called and politely asked them to please add the sauce this time. I've ordered so many times and its like a god damn gamble if they added the sauces this time. Sauces was the tipping point, my last order involved a beef soup they didn't have anymore and when called to ask if they could replace it with a tripe soup, I asked if it was similar to the beef soup, vegetables, etc. just with tripe instead? He said yes, it was a lie. It was disgusting. It was old tripe in what I'd best describe as cayenne pepper water. Why not tell me you don't have soup today or no, the tripe soup is not similar and I'd just tell grubhub to take it off the bill. No You guys rather make sure the customers hate the food and dread ordering from you guys again. read more

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Ant A.

9 years ago

Very Decent food. nothing special. We had a torta, a chicken tostada and 1 orchata. cost us 16$ which is kind of expensive for the area. the orchata had too much spice/cinnamon. read more

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Irina K.

9 years ago

I went to my dentist. I decided to stop by for taco. I decided on a chicken taco for 2.50 . It was very delicious. However it came with nothing on the side. I want to stop by again just to try mode food. read more

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Gilbert W.

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9 years ago

i had 2 goat tacos with fruit punch Jarrito, she had 3 spicy pork tacos with papaya batida. total was $21. it was tasty but fair warning on the goat, be careful of the bones in the meat! read more

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Michelle F.

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11 years ago

Love their food, everything is good. The restaurant always made everything fresh. I especially like their green sauce, it has a good kick to it. Potions are huge. Even the desserts are fabulous. They are in a quiet part of Fort Hamilton Parkway so it's never busy, but they do take their time cooking. Just go you would t regret it:) read more

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Jarred L.

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12 years ago

I have never ever been let down by this neighborhood gem. I order, I pick up...its ready and delicious. I order, they deliver...its delicious. Very good food, very reasonable price, lovely staff. read more

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Wilson N.

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12 years ago

The food is good but not great. I order take out here when I'm too lazy to cook and I can just pick it up since I live down the block. Really convenient for me and they give huge portions. Burritos are great and tacos are alright. read more

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Nathan V.

11 years ago

I was surprised on how good this place was! Best Mexican food I've had in Brooklyn. Way better than all the places in Sunset Park. Food was quality and staff was very friendly. They gave us free guacamole and dessert on the house. Lots of items on the menu. Didn't leave there with a greasy feeling in my stomach. read more

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Jackie C.

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11 years ago

Appalled by the prices. I ordered a Chicken Salad and Chips w/ Gaucamole on the side and the total for this was $18. The fact that I had to pay this much for such a small order made my dining experience less than satisfying. :( read more

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Victoria R.

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12 years ago

After leaving the neighborhood, I feel it necessary to write a review since my boyfriend and I miss ordering from here so much! The tacos are authentic and delicious! I would recommend Al Pastor tacos if you are a fan of pork. Quick delivery and you can order on GrubHub! read more

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Cristina P.

11 years ago

Very generous portions. The tacos have lots of onions and are kind of greasy but in all the right ways.

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Sarah Y.

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11 years ago

The tacos had one or two tortillas too many and felt a little naked, but the tostadas were amazing even without the refried beans. Would definitely order again when in the mood for "tacos". read more

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Jorge X.

10 years ago

We relocated to 374 Ave P Brooklyn New York . We have the same menu. Hope to see you there! read more

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Jon Paul S.

8 years ago

NO BUENO!!!.... no consistency... hit or miss... my guacamole came with everything but avocado... watery....i ordered 6 tacos only 1 green sauce...u try to call.. but they don't speak English... order and u roll the dice.. read more

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Amanda Nicole F.

12 years ago

Grubhub has the best customer service ever. We ordered food and decided we would try a new place since we always order from the same few places, the food was completely wrong and not even close to what we ordered. Called Grubhub and they refunded the money even gave us $5 off our next order. Thank you Grubhub! DO NOT ORDER from EL PENACHO!!! The woman called me yelling at me about them giving us the money back and said the guy would not come pick up this horrible order that they sent us so I told her fine it will go in the garbage then and I'm making sure no one will ever order from you. So moral of the story don't try new places even if they have good reviews, grubhub rocks and EL PEnacho sucks ass. I can't comment on the taste of the food since it was spilled all over the bag and looked completely inedible. read more

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374 Avenue P
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Gravesend, Bensonhurst
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(718) 439-7012
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Hours

What time does El Penacho Restaurant open?

El Penacho Restaurant opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Penacho Restaurant close?

El Penacho Restaurant closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Penacho Restaurant take Bitcoin?

No, El Penacho Restaurant does not take Bitcoin.

Does El Penacho Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, El Penacho Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Penacho Restaurant have catering options?

Yes, El Penacho Restaurant does have catering options.

Does El Penacho Restaurant serve alcohol?

No, El Penacho Restaurant does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Penacho Restaurant have TVs?

Yes, El Penacho Restaurant has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Penacho Restaurant have bike parking?

No, El Penacho Restaurant does not have bike parking.

Does El Penacho Restaurant have outdoor seating?

No, El Penacho Restaurant does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Penacho Restaurant have parking?

Yes, El Penacho Restaurant has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does El Penacho Restaurant have free WiFi?

Yes, El Penacho Restaurant has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We Serve the highest quality of Mexican Cuisine Grill" ... Welcome to El Penacho Restaurant, where we specialize in authentic Mexican Food and new age fusion cuisine. Party Planning services, and Take out is available. Our goal is to give our costumers an extraordinary dining experience every single visit.

History

Established in 2012.

We are a family restaurant that gives you the best of Mexican cuisine. Since 2012, We show in every dish the passion for Mexican food. El Penacho Restaurant thinking on their customers not only uses the freshest ingredients, but also wants to give in each dish that unique flavor of tradition that will transport you to the true Mexican cuisine. We invite you to explore and enjoy our menu 7 days a week from 12pm to 10pm or call us today, and we will be happy to assist you.

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Cafe Madeline is a fun brunch spot with a cozy atmosphere but it defs can get super busy. If you…read morecan, come early to beat the brunch rush. The setup is a little different from a full-service restaurant. You order at the counter, let the staff know if you're dining in or getting your order to go. If dining in, then find a table and wait for your name to be called. If you're seated farther away, they'll usually bring your food to you. For drinks, it's best to stay near the baristas towards the front of the store since those are typically called out separately. I ordered the Madeline omelette without the jalapeños. It was good overall but it could have used a little more salt. I also tried the matcha latte (which tasted a bit too milky) and I had to add extra sweetener, so I'd probably try a different drink next time. The pastries, especially the apple strudel and Boston cream donut, were both really good. Highly recommend the apple strudel.

Overall, it was a good experience! They have a large variety of food options, so there's something…read morefor everyone. I do think my meal was a bit overpriced i paid around $30, and it was pretty average for the price. That said, I'd still recommend giving this place a try because of the wide selection and overall good atmosphere.

4.8 mi•Prospect Heights, Crown Heights

Cafe interior

French Toast

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Healthiest Tea ($5.95)

Little Egg

4.5(74 reviews)

Friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious! Fresh ingredients. The oat pancakes with jam…read morewas my favorite dish! The hash browns were also great!

Such an adorable neighborhood cafe! The staff were such gems and it was such a cozy vibe inside…read morewith crayons on the tables to color with. The egg katsu sandwich was a standout with the egg perfectly fried and the texture coming together. The hashbrown was also very unique and delicious. We also split the pancakes and some of their in house baked goods. Overall such a cute spot and will be back!

4.6 mi•Prospect Heights, Crown Heights

Indoor Dining Room

Poppyseed passion fruit creuller

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Tom's

4.0(1.5k reviews)

- every kind of pancake you can think of - all of them are…read moredelicious - closes early - very large portions - delicious pancakes - they dont have the long lines that they used to - IDK if they are still cash only

What a diner! It is super homey with a classic diner feel and kitschy wall decor. I was initially a…read morebit intimated by the line outside but we didn't wait very long, even on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the 2 by 2 by 2 combo with cinnamon roll pancakes. The pancakes are incredible. They're fluffy and sweet and don't need any syrup - perfection!

Mushroom Omelette and side turkey sausage split down

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Terrace Restaurant and Bakery

4.6(181 reviews)

4.6 mi•Park Slope

I want to shoutout the service at this place! We came in on a Sunday brunch with our dog since we…read moresaw outdoor seating in the photos - however upon arriving, we were told they only do outdoor seating on Saturdays starting in September (?) Bummer because we were excited for this place and came a long way for it. We then ordered a couple things to go and while waiting outside, the owner comes out with a table and allowed us to dine outdoors. They even brought out a bowl of water for our dog! A wonderful gesture and I don't know how often they do this but we really appreciated it. The tortilla soup was so amazing - they nailed both the savory and sourness of it and even the soggy tortillas in the soup were really good! I had the steak breakfast burrito which was incredibly filling and the chorizo and avocado eggs Benedict were fantastic! We don't come down to Park Slope that much but I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for specifically a Mexican brunch spot!

We were so excited to try this spot bc what's better than a diner? A Mexican diner!!!! The food…read moreblew me away honestly. I don't love chorizo that much but I got the chorizo Benedict and this is definitely the best chorizo I've ever had. The tortilla soup was also so good. The flavor was perfect--perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sour. I got the greenwood smoothie and it was very refreshing. This is a family owned business and we really felt taken care of here. Would recommend this spot to anyone whether you're looking for some solid diner food or a great Mexican brunch spot!

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Jay M.

2 years ago

Yes - Auténtica comida mexicana: Este restaurante ofrece platos tradicionales mexicanos preparados con ingredientes frescos y auténticos. - Servicio amigable y atento: El personal del restaurante brinda un servicio amable y atento, asegurándose de que los clientes se sientan bienvenidos y bien atendidos. - Ambiente acogedor: El restaurante cuenta con un ambiente cálido y acogedor, creando un espacio perfecto para disfrutar de una comida relajada y agradable. - Variedad de opciones: Este lugar ofrece una amplia variedad de opciones en su menú, desde tacos y enchiladas hasta pozole y mole, para satisfacer diferentes gustos y preferencias. - Ingredientes frescos y de calidad: El restaurante utiliza ingredientes frescos y de calidad en la preparación de sus platos, lo que se refleja en el sabor y la calidad de la comida. - Precios razonables: Además de ofrecer comida deliciosa, el restaurante tiene precios razonables, lo que lo convierte en una opción asequible para disfrutar de auténtica comida mexicana. read more

Sofia B.

9 years ago

i love this restaurant very cosy and friendly. very delicious food. my granddaughter and I keep coming back for more deliciousness.

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