We arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday afternoon, and no one else was there. The full menu was not…read moreavailable, so we chose a couple items that were available--the empanadas and the carne asada. The cheese empanadas were good, but the cheese and the chicken empanada was not great, thanks to boiled, flavorless chicken. The house-made tortillas that accompanied the carne asada were very good. The steak was on the tough side. Service was quick but not particularly attentive. The young woman at the counter brought out our food but never asked how it was. The place is a dive, but with the exception of the women's restroom, is clean. The toilet in the women's restroom was gross, the toilet paper was sitting on the sink, and the paper towel dispenser was broken.

So good!! Some…read morebackground on El Mana-- established in 2019..yes the beginning of the Corona era, this eatery has survived to introduce Bellingham to Honduran/Guatemalan cuisine. I think it is safe for me to state that El Mana is the only place where you could get some traditional Honduran/Guatemalan food. They have baleadas wrapped with their homemade tortilla. They also offer on their menu: tamales; pupusa; savery or sweet empanadas; Pollo (fried chicken with fries) fritos; and their version of enchiladas. Be warn their enchiladas dishes are not the ones you normally encounter at a Mexican or Latin restaurant. These Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. Crispy corn tortillas, piled with meat, veggies, cheese, and eggs. The owner is a baker so make sure you try some of his bake goods. I got one of their freshly baked Guatemalan bread that I was told Hondurans eat along with their coffee for breakfast. I can see why-- it tasted like a muffin or a donut. My kids enjoyed it on our drive home. Some background on El Mana-- opened as a store front in 2019..yes the beginning of the Corona era, this eatery has survived to introduce Bellingham to Honduran/Guatemalan cuisine. I think it is safe for me to state that El Mana is the only place where you could get some traditional Honduran/Guatemalan food. They have the traditional baleadas using their homemade tortilla. They also offer on their limited menu: tamales; pupusa; savery or sweet empanadas; Pollo (fried chicken with fries) fritos; and their version of enchiladas. Be warn their enchiladas dishes are not the ones you normally encounter at a Mexican restaurant. These Honduran enchiladas are made in the style of a tostada. Crispy corn tortillas, piled with meat, veggies, cheese, and eggs. The owner is a baker so make sure you try some of his bake goods baked by him fresh daily. I got one of their Guatemalan bread that I was told Hondurans eat along with their coffee for breakfast. I can see why, it tasted to me like a muffin or a donut. My kids enjoyed it on our drive home. The location of the restaurant is within a strip mall off Birchwood, so it may be hard to find, but lots of parking available. Family own and run--from the owner's daughter who runs the front of the restaurant to the owners themselves who put a lot of their own love into the food they put out. The dining area is spacious and perfect for a small or large group to come dine. The owners daughter, who also works there said they wanted the space to be a place where families could come together and enjoy all the food she loved growing up with her mom's cooking. Food is one of the things that bring people together and at the same time expose them to other cultures. Can't wait to bring my family here to dine.

Let's start off by saying it was a Saturday afternoon, the world cup was on, and there was a…read morefarmers market about three blocks away, at the time so it was a bit busy and there was a little bit of a wait time. But when we finally got our food, cowabunga it was delectable! The price was about 16$ for a sizable sandwich that is a good quality. Inside was a bustling environment with chattering all about. Gotta love downtown Bellingham! Overall was a tasty spot and I would recommend!

This might be the best sando I've ever had. Got the #2 Royal with egg and carmelized onions. It was…read moreAMAZING! Bread awesome. Pork awesome. Egg awesome. Caramelized onions super awesome. Potatoes on the side were boiled with a spicy sour cream sauce. Was very simple but super delicious. Like a mix between mashed potatoes and potato salad. Service was super nice. And they have a hot sauce that is FIRE

Hidden gem in Vancouver greater area. Minus one for lack of parking, be ready to park a block or…read moretwo away and cross the Main Street. Pastries are freshly made and they will reheat it up for you. The apple tart was gigantic and flavorful, 4/5. The special are definitely their empanadas. Do not skip on these as these are huge at great price and will fill you up. 5/5

This is a little gem near the Joyce skytrain area. You can find authentic Latin snacks, pastries…read moreand cakes. Everyone speaks Spanish whether you call or go in person, there is only employee names Leslie though who does speak fluent English. The store sort of reminds me of the little snack stores in all inclusive resorts, with a dessert fridge and trays of pastries. Everything made fresh and decently priced. We recently ordered the 8" tres leche cake for $65, and it is massive! I know it's soaked in three milks, but it was so heavy... it's finished with whipped cream and fruit, and you can choose either coconut or chocolate for the outside. We chose coconut for a less sweet option -!: it was delicious, super moist and tasty. It's a very rich cake though with all the whipped cream, so you can't eat too large a slice. There were plenty of leftovers, so we pre sliced them and freezer them. They defrost in the fridge overnight and taste so good again the next day. Will definitely be back for the tres leche, and ordering more pastries!

Love stopping in here Holly is sweet and loves what she does and you can tell in her meat pies…read more I've worked my way around the menu, trying most and none have disappointed. Less supporting small family businesses. This is a great idea for a quick, no fuss dinner!

These are the best quality and authentic pasties anywhere! When we take them camping and enjoy them…read morewith a salad, they are an economical choice as well as full of homecooked deliciousness. These are absolutely as authentic as Cornish pasties and offer a variety of other flavors too. My favs are the lamb and the steak pasties. As for service, it's always with a smile and a bit of delightful conversation. We like to pickup a dozen frozen pasties and grab a hot one since we can't wait to bake it ourselves. Don't forget the sauce and the delicious baked goods too.

Quaint little place. It's really small but has some seating. You'll get close to neighboring…read moretables. We ordered and sat down but we didn't know whether the food would be brought out to us or if we had to go collect it ourselves. They did end up doing table service which is really nice. The food took a while to make and arrive, but it's made to order and very fresh. The food was delicious. I ordered the chicken fajita quesadilla and a tamarndo. It was a good pairing that balanced each other out. I highly recommend it

Good, juicy birria tacos and tasty sopes. The meat is well cooked but can be a bit dry depending on…read morewhich meat you get.

Place was empty when we came in around 6pm. Service was fast and the place was peaceful inside…read more Portions were very filling and flavorful. While arroz con pollo isn't my favorite dish their version of it really hit the spot for me. The mofongo was pretty close to the one my parents would make when I was a kid. Wish this place was closer to my home.

Mofongo. Yes, please!…read more First time in Fairhaven, and we came across this gem. I wasn't sure what to expect, having had some of the best Puerto Rican food from South Florida. But, I was hopeful and they delivered! The mofongo was close to some of the best I've ever had. We tried it with pork, which was cooked nice and crispy on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. Also tried one of their cocktails (I forget the name) which was tasty as well. Service was decent. Location was clean and cozy. Portions felt reasonable. If you haven't tried Puerto Rican food before, do yourself a favor and check them out! Worst case you help a local business flourish by paying a visit, best case you expand your flavor palette and find a new favorite!

Moved up from California and had some great pupusas there but do not compare to these pupusas! The…read moreCurtido is fresh and delicious. Services was nice and prompt. Gets pretty busy during lunch since they are making fresh pupusas to order, so keep in mind. Need to come back and try the pollo plato~

DELICIOUS! As a Chapina, I'm always looking for Central American restaurants when traveling, and…read morethis place nailed it. I highly recommend trying their pupusas, panes, and rellenitos.

Finally tried El Inka Restaurant for a weekday lunch. They do a mix of…read moreColombian/Peruvian/Salvadorian/Mexican dishes. The inside is no frills with 26 seats (7 tables). Service was friendly. Main dishes are $14.50 to $32.00. Sadly, no pupusas when we went. - 3x Empanada Colombiana ($1.50) - hot, crunchy - Tamal ($5.00) - chicken was a touch dry but good flavour. Topped with pickled red onion - Arroz con pollo ($14.50) - best dish that we ordered. Tasty green rice (with peas and diced carrots), chicken leg was nicely roasted - Bandeja paisa ($27.00) - crispy chicharron, tasty chorizo sausage. Not much shredded beef. Pricey plate; would try something else instead - Picado criolla ($21.00) - cassava and plantain were great. Nice variety with pork ribs, sausage, potato

Authentic, flavorful, friendly. A neighborhood fav…read more Everything is good here. Only critique - I wish they sold tamales by the bag.