Our Son and his Fiancée picked up Pupusas and Nachos for lunch during our recent visit and we were…read moreso glad they chose this spot! Everything was delicious! Freshly made Coleslaw I couldn't get enough of! And that red sauce is SO GOOD! The Pupusas just kept getting better with every one I tried! The Nachos were full of all the best ingredients and the chips still had a perfect crunch! Our takeout order was ready and arrived hot! My son said the restaurant is neat and clean and the staff are always nice and helpful! We can't wait to visit again and you need a shop in Winchester!

I had a pupusa Revuelta - shredded pork, beans, and cheese. It was delicious. The sauce was tasty…read morebut mild. All the other patrons were Hispanic, so I'd guess the food is authentic.

This place has gone down hill so badly ! The customer service is the worst ever . Asked the bar…read moretender if we could get some help opening an umbrella so we could eat outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon (3/22/2026)! The bartender said sure and never sent anybody to open the umbrella or to even check on our table the whole time we were there . The young lady who brought us our food seemed extremely confused. When we asked to have the umbrella open outside for us to eat this young lady said .... " You have to go into the bar and ask somebody ." She didn't bother to ask her co workers for us. So I asked the bartender said he would take care of it right away and did absolutely nada ! The food has really gone down hill! The Colombian restaurants in Queens, Ny or anywhere else are so superior to this place !

This place is not, what it use to be. I just went for lunch, the quality of the food and service…read morehas really diminished. The food was reheated, dry and or refried and the quality is just not there anymore. On top of that half of what I ordered was unavailable. It is with a heavy heart that I have to pass on The Colombian Place for now, and recommend other Colombians not waste their time or money.

The variety of Brazilian saltenas described made the food sound promising, but I called numerous…read moretimes without any return calls. Then I finally received a text back saying the business is CLOSED for good.

I am at a total loss of how anyone can give them a decent review…read more First of all the location address is completely wrong. 1886 is a professional office building, while this is a "pop up" shop next to the Metra station entrance: a good 1/2 mile away and up the stairs. It would be helpful to have some signage, as only a Starbucks board points the way to its location. After wondering around and not giving up I finally found this little shack, nestled among several other empty or shuttered shacks. I could have ignored the first time frustration of finding this place, if the food was good. Unfortunately, it was not. There is a limited selection and nothing is marked in the tiny warming glass box. I asked for help and the lone person working the shop ran through the list of options. Throw in the can of soda and two empanadas: I was out about $15 and hungry. Personally I though all the items were bland and lukewarm at best. The golden brown crust makes them look appealing, but once you bite into them, disappointment sets in. I have been to some pretty good spots in Chicago that knock out about a dozen different varieties of empanadas for about $2 a piece that are 5 stars; which makes this spot rank so low.

For months I had been keeping an eye on Maizal. There were signs on the windows saying they were…read morecoming...but for a long time, there was no work being done. Finally, they opened...wonder what took so long... We were here on a very recent Sunday around 4:30 p.m. At that time, we were the only customers in the place. As someone else pointed out, it was confusing as to where one goes to place their order. We, too, walked down the center aisle only to get told that they start on the left hand side. Later, when we had our food and sat in a booth did we notice the area where one lines up to order. Before coming here, we both looked at the menu online and took notes as to what we planned to order. Looking back, that was a good idea. It made ordering so much easier. We both got bowls. First thing to put in the bowl is the "base". I chose chaufa rice. Then, on to the protein. I took a chance and ordered "spicy pulled chicken" as I'm leery when ordering anything spicy that it may be too spicy. Then came the add-ins (you can put up to 8 add-ins in your bowl). Even though online they did say "avocado" was extra, I added it. Turns out it's actually guac (why not just say so?). Also, I got plantains (I almost didn't see them because they, oddly enough, were cut into small cubes), pico de gallo and tortilla chips (which are actually "strips"). For my sauce, I chose chimichurri. My husband got one of their "curated" bowls" called "picante bowl". It consisted of: "romaine lettuce, cilantro rice, grilled steak, guacamole, roasted corn, spicy relish, pickled onions, sour cream, chimichurri, Habanero sauce & crispy jalapeno". As for how the food was---Overall, I found that I chose well when composing my bowl. The spicy pulled chicken was, indeed, quite spicy. There was one small piece that was tough which I removed from the bowl. They use dark meat. The guac turned out to be the perfect foil for that when eaten together as it tamped down the spiciness. The plantains were sweet and well sauteed. There was a small amount of finely chopped onions in the pico de gallo which was good as it didn't overwhelm the other flavors in it. The tortilla chips add a nice element of crunch to the bowl. Chimichurri was the right sauce (all sauces are served in small containers) as it was tame and added some moisture to the bowl. Chaufa rice was on the bland side, which I didn't mind. My husband did like his bowl. He liked the ingredients in it. The one thing he didn't care for was that the meat was overcooked and tough. Interestingly, he didn't find the Habanero sauce to be spicy at all! I got him to try the chimichurri and put in his bowl and he thought it did work well with the other ingredients. To drink, we got a bottle of Jarritos pineapple soda. Fortunately, the woman who made our bowl had a bottle opener at the register. Some things I wish they would change --- They need a sign that says something like "order here". Also, they need to label the various ingredients that are available. For example, good thing I asked about the plantains or I would have missed them. The place is popular. As we were eating our meal, several customers arrived in a steady stream. The dining area was clean. There are booths as well as tables and a communal table in the middle. We would go back.

Chaos is why the score fell to a 2.... Menu is hard to understand if you're just looking at the…read moreboard. Recommend you look at the online menu to understand your options... items not marked so unless you have a idea it's tricky to decide what you want.., that said also not helpful that the online menu doesn't list what's in the sauces.... When you walk in the line yo order is to the left.... Not clear as most folks start walking up the center! As I was waiting to order... another customer was trying to get a missing taco made... others were coming in looking for online orders... My order taken but it was clear the line folks don't understand either my English or what's on the menu... I asked for a side of plantains but she put the chopped plantains in a side container for husbands bowl... at this point I just wanted to get thru the line so I didn't even try to correct that I wanted the side order of plantains... not a ingredient on the side. Ohhh the guy looking for the taco is still trying to get it... Overall hubby liked the options on the bowl ... however on the steak it was very fatty with lots of grizzle plus there were also bone chips. More care needs to be taken on what they are cutting. My arepas was interesting... I just did one of their combos which was a spicy chicken... for $4 it was a great price and I liked the chicken but again lack of care as there was crunchy bits that should have been removed.... It was a mess due to the sauce on the chicken and other parts... so I basically sit it with a fork as opposed to as a sandwich At the register no option to add my phone number and while I asked for a printed receipt I didn't get one... by the time I realized that we were leaving so not going to try and retrieve as I expect tossed at this point. Hubby told manager that the ventilation needs looking at as it is hot and stuffy in here... Manager said put it in your review... Food wise I think there are interesting tastes... just unfortunate that chaos reigns currently.... I'll let them work on this and if still here will visit in a month or two to see if things corrected!

Came here with a friend for a late lunch and it was not too noisy which I love. Do not let the…read morelack of dine in customers fool you into thinking that it's not worth giving their menu a shot. There were a ton of take out customers while my friend and I were there. Given that this was the first time we had eaten Salvadorean food it was clear to me to order pupusas and they did not disappoint. 5/5. Warm, fresh tasting, not soggy, great texture. The main reason why I took the review down to a 4 is because it was somewhat hard to find the server after our food was delivered. Glasses of water weren't refilled.

Lost my business. I have ordered here multiple times in the past over the years and I've always had…read morea great experience unfortunately recently their quality of service has dropped a couple of months ago. I ordered arroz con leche and it was bland milk rice. Mind you I've had it in the past and it was always good until now. I ordered from them November 16 three pupusa's platanos Fritos beef tongue and two beef tacos & tamale. I didn't receive my curtido & red sauce, plantanos were undercooked, and tacos came w/ hair (picture included) Really disappointed

I was super stoked to find out that this truck was run by Puerto Ricans. It was my first experience…read morewith PR food since I moved down here and was really looking forward to it. Empanadas: I got the sausage and peppers and the chorizo Mac. The chorizo Mac, to me, was not worth jt. The Mac was flavorless and so was the chorizo. And there wasn't that much meat. The sausage and peppers though was delicious. Although neither are typical PR fillings it was nice to have that fried shell in my hands again. Smothered Tostones: I don't know what to think of these. It was ok but not great. Tostones we're not crispy but it could be because they were covered with an absolute mass of food and pasted together with some melted cheese. The cheese caught me off guard, not sure if I missed it on the description of the meal or if it wasn't there. The rice and beans could have used a bit of seasoning but was ok. The meat was actually seasoned decently and there was a good amount of it on there for the price. I would get these again and ask for the tostones to be on the side. If possible I would want them to be a bit thinner too cause I don't care for chunky plantains that are that thick. Service was amazing, they were nice, quick, efficient and willing to work with what you needed and offered alternatives to what they didn't have. Ambiance is just a food truck, so not sure what you expect with that. Overall, I look forward to trying these guys again and trying some of the more authentic flavors to remind myself of home.

The food here is great I definitely recommend it, the service is fast because it comes out of a…read more food truck.

They make good sourdough bread. The Beef Patty was good as well. Other items looked tempting but…read morewatching what I eat.

We now get our bread every week from the Farmers' market stand at Columbia Pike. The sourdough and…read moreFrench bread are delicious and the cashier is genuinely lovely. I look forward to getting their bread every week!

Their food is amazing especially the salteñas friendly…read moreworkers But the space is alittle small . Overall take a bite and you'll enjoy

This is a wonderful cafe and bakery that actually serves more than just baked goods. Today I…read moreordered the Empañada Royal. It came with a spicy cheese possibly Monterrey jack, onions, and jalapeño peppers. The portion was just right and enough to fill me up for dinner really. My boyfriend ordered some type of pastry that appeared to be very rich in calories. We both ordered regular Cafe Americanos with leche even though it was late afternoon. Therr was one Server helping everyone in the cafe and I thought she did an awesome job. The cafe is clean and bright and comfortable enough for short stays. In other words, it's not the type of cafe where one would just han out for an extended period of time. Everyone here was very cordial and we had a relaxed time.