10/10 family owned local business!! The food is amazing,…read morethe atmosphere is friendly, and the service / staff (most if not all are family of the owner!) Available for dine in, and they have a bar! Or for DoorDash pickup/delivery!!

Excuse me...this place has been around for HOW long?! Since 1990?!…read more Well OK then. I guess I have to tell everyone and make up for lost time :D Inside this unassuming restaurant off Piney Branch Road lies a kitchen where they create some of the best papusas and tacos ever. Under one roof. I'm surprised because it seems like places that offer papusas and tacos typically excel in one, but both were utter perfection. The papusas melted in your mouth and the taco tortilla was thicker than an average corn tortilla. It comes with this green salsa that's out of this world delicious. They also offer both corn and rice papusas (I prefer corn but people love the rice option too). Rice seems chewier. There's also a beef tripe soup that is on my list during an in-person visit. If you love Central American cuisine then put them on your radar :D 10/10, highly recommend! ***Came back to add that the Milanesa de pollo is the perfect lunch/dinner/maybe even breakfast. The rice was buttery and delicious, the chicken tender and crispy all at the same time, and the broccoli healthy enough to make me ignore that I'm eating fried food. Worth every single penny and I ordered through DoorDash.

Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

Nice ambiance and good brunch menu offerings. I didn't know that they only offered brunch during…read morethe weekend so I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try something more complex but we enjoyed what we ate. Could work on those fried plantains as they were a little soggy. The quinoa salad was good, a bigger portion would have been nice for the price paid and maybe if it would be easier to eat if served in a bowl. The chorizo sandwich was okay. Presentation and bread could be better. We left curious about their regular menu so we may give it a try some other time. Their staff were nice but not very knowledgeable about their menu items. They didn't really know how to answer my question about their vegan tres leches and told me it was not actually vegan after indicating it had condensed milk and heavy cream.

Review is based on one visit. Tried Gino's Saxon this evening and was blown away at the quality and…read moredepth of flavor in the nacatamals. Masa was tender. Filling with pork was flavorful! Tamal was very carefully wrapped in parchment and banana leaf. Best of all, it was served with bread and coffee, which I'm told is the traditional way! Platanos maduros with fried cheese were perfectly cooked and accompanied with a sour and spicy sauce (I'll have to get the name of the condiment as I want more!!). Excellent atmosphere by caring staff. I will be back on Christmas Eve to get tamales for our dinner. Check this place out if you long for the tastes and smells of Nicaragua!

It's a little hidden but I would go back. Service was quick and the food was good. I would try…read moresomething different next time as the chicken was dry.

Empanadas were amazing! The beef was my favorite. We had the fiesta for four for $40. Extremely…read morefast carryout, it was ready in ten minutes on a Friday evening. Sauces were very yummy. The fry side is large!

Don Pollo is a solid go-to when you're looking for something quick and reliable. I'm a big fan of…read morethe Chop Chop--it's consistently good and easy to customize--and the green sauce is really good and definitely the standout. I also appreciate the drink selection, which feels a bit more interesting than your average fast-casual spot. That said, some of the side dishes fall a little flat flavor-wise. A few of them just don't have much seasoning, so I usually stick to the beans and rice, which are the safest and most satisfying options. Overall, it's a good spot with some strong highlights, especially if you know what to order.

The lunch brisket bowl was delightful. For only 13 dollars it was a filling bowl that exceeded…read moreexpectations

I have come here several times. My family is from Cuba, and I grew up on home-cooked Cuban food…read more Cubano has been the closest I've found to authentic. Unfortunately, this last time was disappointing. First, they lost their liquor license, so forget the mojitos, daiquiris, or even a beer. The most iconic Cuban meal is "ropa vieja," which we ordered. It is shredded beef, rice, black beans, and "maduros" (fried plantains). Unfortunately, the beef was cooked in way too much canned tomato sauce. It did not taste authentic at all. Still good, but disappointing. The only person working was the bartender, which slowed service. He was nice, and fortunately for us, many people came in and left when they found out they could not order drinks. Otherwise, the service would have been really bad. The music was great as they played all Cuban music, which I love. Overall, I feel like this place may not be around much longer, which is a shame. The food is still good, but they are starting to cut corners, and without the liquor license, it's clear that they are not going to get folks to stay.

A HIDDEM GEM!!!! We are back again!!! The food is PHENOMENAL!!!!! Elisabeth and Martha!!!…read moreWowwwwwww!!!!! The service is amazing thank you Emilio, David, Javier, Elisabeth and Martha!!!!! Seriously it's always feels like I am on vacation enjoying the most delicious meals!! Loveeeeee coming here to eat and enjoying the amazing service! The ambiance is sooo peaceful and homey!! Thank you soooo much always always always a beautiful experience!!! We will be back!!! Our Amazing go to!!! Always a beautiful experience!!!

As a local business owner with over 20 years of experience serving customers, I understand how…read moreimportant customer service is. Unfortunately, my recent experiences at La Brasa have been very disappointing. The biggest issue has been the customer service. The person answering the phone has been consistently rude, has taken our orders incorrectly multiple times, and instead of trying to resolve mistakes professionally, argues with customers. That is simply not the level of respect or professionalism I expect from a business that has been part of the community for so many years. I have also noticed that the food quality has declined compared to what it used to be. It's disappointing because this restaurant once had an excellent reputation. I sincerely hope management addresses these concerns by improving customer service, training staff to communicate respectfully, and restoring the quality that made so many people loyal customers. I'd be happy to update my review if I see meaningful improvements.

Yummy tapas place. We stopped here after going to the movies across the street. We got a bunch of…read morethings but a favorite was the anchovies. The only thing we didn't care for was the calamari, a bit too tough and little flavor in the breading. Drinks were good. Would go here again to try more things.

All these years and I still haven't been on an occasion outside of their brunch LOL! It may not…read morehave been 4 years, but it has been quite a while since I last returned. I think they adjusted their lighting a little bit -- it was quite dim, and from the outside it looked pitch black. My friend made a reservation for 10 (only 6 showed), but it was fine and I feel like I always sit at the exact same table haha. The staff were very kind and asked if the first to arrive wanted to wait for others, and yes... yes we did. Once everyone arrived we dove right in and everyone enjoyed everything. We had every type of sangria and some of the highlighted foods were the mejillones, platanos, empanadas, pancakes -- on wait, let me speak on the pancakes for a second. A few times when I previously came they weren't sweet potato. I forget what the reason was, but while they and the syrup were still fantastic, I really missed the sweet potato element. But that's back now, and all is right with the world YAY! The eggs benedicts, patatas bravas, datiles, French toast, and huevos rancheros were highlights too. I think it's new, but they have a note that indicates there will be a charge for excess leftover food. I wonder when they added that?? We did an excellent job of eating literally everything, and everyone was satisfied at the end. The staff did an excellent job of checking in on us, gave us plenty of time for last call, and were so diligent. Mind you it wasn't crowded... but listen, it needs to be. I believe even the owner came by asking how everything was, and wished us well on our way out. It's been around a long time... if you haven't been to La Malinche yet, do yourself a favor and go. They have happy hour on weekdays, but the bottomless brunch... it's $41/pp now. Higher than ever, but still the best deal around.

El Salvador Cuisine....Food, service and ambiance is a one stop shop. You can't loose here! Home…read morestyle cooking at its finest and can't beat the price :) Pick what you want from the menu, it will take you back to the day you were young and momma was prepping your meals...sort of sad but honestly why I keep going back. A must try! Top choice in my book.

This place used to be good. The food and service were excellent but lately they suck. Their pupusas…read moretaste and smells like they using spoiled ingredients. They want to charge you for every little thing like the dressing for the little salad that comes in every main dish they charge you for hot sauce. The last time I placed an order for pick up they put it in a used wet dirty bag. And the cashier didn't care at all. I give this place one star because they service the customers like they are the only mediocre Mexican-Salvadoran food place in the area.