We were here with 6 other friends for the first time, and shared the Salvadorian dishes, family…read morestyle. None of us were familiar with Salvadorian dishes, so anxious to try it. We could not call ahead for a reservation, nor could we get a takeout menu ahead of coming in so we could figure out what we wanted. Food was good, but the wait seemed very long, as they make the Pupusa fresh. And the restaurant was very busy, with a lot of takeouts. Our group liked the various dishes. However, we tried to order a beef dish on the menu, and we were told they didn't have any beef! We wanted tap water, and they don't have any (HUH?!!!) - only bottled water at a charge! Also, when we tried to pay by credit card, there was a 3% surcharge. Restaurant is a bit small. I'd recommend phoning in the order ahead of time for takeouts if you do not wish to wait.

I hate to say this but I would NOT suggest this place at all. Everything was dirty, they wouldn't…read morelet me take my salsa or curtido with me (maybe wanted to be reused idkkk) they charged me for water bottle even though I didn't order it? And I'm pretty sure pupusas gave me food poisoning. Services was very meh. I feel so horrible saying this but I would never return or recommend place to anyone :(

Line was long when we pulled up on a Thursday for lunch. Parked in the small lot - but not a lot of…read moreparking available. We got lucky. Waited in the 20 minute line and ordered a whole lot of everything so we could try everything. Everything was delicious. The guacamole - really well seasoned - preferred the regular tortilla chips vs the really crunchy other thing it came with. It almost broke my tooth trying to bite through it. LOL. LOVED the mixto ceviche, the octopus taco and the uni & scallop ceviche.. Loved the entire market it sat in and will definitely be back to try more. I would pass on the Baja fish taco next time.

Still wonderful after all these years! I finally tried something different as well as ordering old…read morefavorites like the octopus, fried fish and shrimp tacos. The gambas were amazing! I don't know how they made this incredible sauce that I could have literally eaten with a spoon. Perfectly barely cooked gambas, with plenty of head juices and sides!

Super excited to have homemade Pupusas in Simi!! Lady makes…read morethem fresh and there's a variety! Yummy, homemade and fresh, don't get better than that! Service is great! Ambiance is pretty relaxed! Highly recommend!

I was customer two on opening day which was very exciting…read more The food was so good. I have a hard time enjoying a pupusa that isn't my mom's or isn't from El Salvador. The only thing I will say was that the curtido was mostly onions and not so much cabbage. Maybe I got an oniony batch. The service was really good, Salvadoran people are some of the nicest I have ever been around. The ambiance I'm sure is going to change over time. The decor is still huarache express which is strange but I would give it time. Overall I will be coming back and enjoying the pupusas.

I was close by and seem Cuban food so I had to try it. I…read moredined in. The place is nice and cozy the staff are friendly. I ordered fried Pork chunks. It came with white rice and black beans. The pork chunks were good. I think it can use a little more flavor but it was really good tge way it cooked. The rice and black beans were perfect. Definitely try this place if you like Cuban food.

A really good Cuban restaurant in Santa Clarita, who'd a thunk it??? El Cubano is located in a…read morenondescript strip mall but it's a quiet room with a chill vibe and some terrific Cuban food. The "papas rellenas" are huge and filled with picadillo that's almost as good as my (Cuban) Mom's. The Cuban sandwich is tasty and generous and the fries that come with are completely on point; there's nothing to suggest the other menu items aren't as good, or even better. Service is attentive and courteous. This is a family-owned business and if you like Cuban food and live in this area El Cubano is highly recommended!

Johnny Pacific has a great reputation of being a special gem, specializing in Latin-Caribbean and…read morePacific Island inspired empanadas. It's been around for over 20 years and is currently in a newer space than it was before; featuring more parking and a larger space. Ambiance: The interior has a relaxed feel with beachy surfer themed decor. It has a clean modern feel with a bunch of tables featuring accent colored chairs. There is music in the background and a TV on the wall featuring surfing videos. Service: You order at the counter, they ring you up and you get the food brought out. You can see the kitchen as it's open. It was my first time and it was a simple and easy experience. Everything came out in a timely fashion. Food: Some of their specialities include the 20+variations of fried empanadas (meats, chicken, pork, veggie, dessert) that come in both savory and sweet types, as well as their speciality plates such as their Korean-style flat iron steak skewers and chicken satay. The sauces they serve with their empanadas are incredible and some of the best I've ever had such as their chimmi-churri, basil-aioli and sweet & sour Thai. I recently did the lunch combo featuring a choice of a 1/2 salad or 1/2 fries, choice of any two empanadas and a canned drink. I chose beef and Kailua pig empanadas; both were great, empanadas didn't break apart and were crispy, everything was seasoned well; the filling of the beef was a bit more than the Kailua pig however. Drinks: They have various drinks such as lemonade, juices, sodas/soft drinks, and some beers on tap. Parking: The lot is large and has ample parking depending on the day and time. Prices: Prices are to the times that we're in...so not too great. Ala carte empanadas are $5+ but as you order more (4, 12) the prices come down a slight bit.

Amazing food & great service everytime we've gone!!…read more Love their #1 Korean style plate & chicken empanada has become my fave now next to the apple caramel one. And can't forget their yummy guava lemonade!! Thank you for your hospitality!!

Moqueca has one thing going for it immediately: location. Sitting quietly in the harbor in Channel…read moreIslands Harbor, the setting is relaxed and pleasantly unpretentious. It's the kind of place you stumble into after a day on the water, which actually feels appropriate for a seafood-forward Brazilian restaurant. The problem is the food never quite matches the promise of the name. I lived in Brazil for a while, so I tend to chase those flavors when I see a Brazilian restaurant. This place tries, and the food is perfectly tasty, but authenticity is where things start to drift. The menu hits some expected notes. You'll see things like moqueca, picanha, bolinho de bacalhau, camarão ao alho, and caldo verde. On paper that all sounds promising. But the execution feels softened and Americanized, and the overall menu reads like a curated sample of Brazilian dishes rather than something that feels rooted in an actual Brazilian kitchen. Moqueca itself, the dish the restaurant is named for, should be a vibrant stew layered with dendê oil, coconut milk, cilantro, lime, and peppers, the kind of thing that hits you with aroma before the spoon even reaches your mouth. Here it's fine, but it lacks the depth and brightness that make the real version so memorable. Feijoada shows up as a special some days, which is good to see, but honestly it's the kind of dish that lives or dies by its ingredients and slow cooking. With good cuts and some patience I can make a better one at home. The biggest red flag on the entire menu, though, is what's missing. There is no Pão de queijo. For a Brazilian restaurant, that's almost an affront. Pão de queijo is practically the national snack; warm, chewy little cheese breads made with tapioca flour that show up everywhere from bakeries to gas stations in Brazil. Leaving it off the menu feels like opening an Italian restaurant and deciding bread isn't necessary. Portions are also very American. Plates are enormous. That might sound like a positive, but it often just means a lot of food gets wasted unless you pack it up. For those of us staying on nearby boats in the harbor, hauling leftovers around isn't exactly ideal. None of this means the restaurant is bad. The food is good enough, the seafood is solid, and the harbor setting is pleasant. But if you're coming here hoping to revisit the flavors of Brazil, it falls short. It feels more like a Brazilian-inspired restaurant designed for American expectations than a place that truly captures the cuisine. It's enjoyable. Just don't expect the Brazil you remember.

Beautiful view of the marina, relaxing ambient, moqueca and dessert were delicious and filling. We…read morehad ordered a palmito dip but instead got a salad (didn't want to complain so we ate it after verifying that our waiter wrote the wrong thing). Don't bother getting the salad as many of the mixed greens looked old plus it seemed like someone who got a handful of canned palmitos, 3 tomatoes and a salad dressing and slapped it on a plate. Not worth the price. The rice that came with the moqueca was hard in some parts as if they didn't finish cooking the rice all the way. And our server kept spilling water every time he refilled our glasses.

The Cuban Sandwich (Cubano) with a coffee was great!…read morePlantains are also great Small restaurant but great to have a good meal.

A local Cuban spot near where we live!…read more We have been coming to this place in the last few months, first time we tried their sandwiches, Cuban sandwich and the Media Noche, both were really tasty. The staff here at the counter are super nice and helpful. The same person helped us both visits. First time, she helped us, even though she had laryngitis and could hardly speak. This last time she was really helpful too. This visit, I tried the lechon platter or roast pork platter. The pork was cooked really well and had some marinated onions and some raw onions. I was initially put off by the raw onions, as I've had this dish before, but they complimented the dish. Kudos to the chef. First time I had lechon plate was at the Columbia restaurant in Ybor city, that was amazing. This wasn't that, but it totally made me happy that night. Delicious and flavorful. The wife got a Cuban sandwich that was made with pastrami and some other things, different than the usual Cuban sandwich and very nice. We will continue to come back again and again!

BOOM!!!! A must stop…read morefor Columbian! Know that this is a very busy place to though.This was a truly amazing experience into the flavors of a Colombian meal. I decided to go with here to taste a different part of the world. The dish I selected, is the Banda Paisano Trifeca which is a macro and micronutrient bomb of delicious vegetables, starches, and protein. Apparently many with very hard physically demanding jobs need a "strong meal," and within Columbian Culture this dish was formed. Beautiful story, AND it has blood sausage!!! The place was slammed but got me the first available seat in 10 mins or so, and though we both couldn't communicate beyond the common cordial words and menu semantics, her demeanor and body language was very inviting and courteous. This place was a class act. Get you some!!!

I live 4 hours away from this place, so everytime I am in the Los Angeles area I try to stop here…read more I ate at this place on Monday 6/9 around 5 pm knowing that they were closing at 6 pm. Flavor was spot on as usual. Things I did not enjoy this time: 1. I was charged for 2 chorizos when I had only ordered 1. (Always ask for printed invoice and check before leaving). 2. I was charged $6 for a chorizo that was as long as my thumb. In the past their chorizos were much bigger and cheaper. (Do not order chorizos a la carte). 3. The meat in my "bandeja paisa" was ver fatty. Maybe my negative experience had to do with the fact that the restaurant was about to close.