We love El Izote. Amazing papusas! Great customer service and a friendly family atmosphere. We…read moreusually get takeout but there are always happy customers eating. Their rice is so good!!! This has moved into our regular rotation.

Went there at 1pm today its not open might be closed down no sign. We were excited to eat. Ended up…read moredown the street at papusa la familia

Amazing papusas. Some of the best I've ever had…read more Cheesy on the inside and crisp on the outside. These were heaven sent. Went with birria for one and carnitas for the other. The birria was so damn good. Carnitas was really good too, the meat was a bit hard at times. I came with a friend and after we ordered there was an almost 30 minute wait. I was getting a bit restless but the place was busy and the food is made fresh. We were also served tortilla chips with frijoles as a sort of appetizer while we waited. They serve beer here as well. Not the biggest restaurant but the server was nice and friendly. Restaurant clean as well. Would definitely be worth visiting again.

The Spot That Made Me Fall in Love with Pupusas…read more This is the place that made me fall in love with a pupuseria. My wife and I were out one day, decided to try something new, and found this gem up the street from our church. One thing I always look for with cultural cuisine is who's actually eating there. When you walk into a place and see people who grew up in that culture enjoying the food, it tells you everything you need to know about authenticity. This spot checks that box. It feels like the kind of food you'd get at a friend's house, not just something made to look the part. The staff was friendly and personable, which made the experience even better. Now, let me set expectations--this isn't the kind of place where your water glass is getting refilled every five minutes. But you can grab a soda or a horchata and you're good to go. The open kitchen is a big part of the experience. You can see everything being made, and more importantly, you can smell it. You start eating with your nose before the food even hits the table. You take it in with your eyes, and then your taste buds finish the job. I've recommended this place to a few people, and they've gone back again and again. That says a lot. If you like authentic food and want something that feels real--not staged--I think this could easily become one of your new favorite spots.

While parking can be difficult, especially on the weekend, it's worth it. The menu has a variety of…read moreoptions, but the classics such as chilaquiles and chorizo breakfast tacos are available. The portions are generous and will keep you full for the whole day. The first time I opted for an agua fresca of pepino and limon, and this most recent time I got the cafe de olla latte iced, which may be my favorite coffee at the moment. Staff were nice, and service was good. They have menus available at the door so you can review the menu while you wait in line and can order immediately at the front. They also have a variety of pastries in a case next to the cashier so you may be tempted to order one too.

In my time here in Sac, this location has been 3 different cafes- I have to say La Costa is my…read morefavorite iteration. The challenge is getting here early enough on a weekend! There is typically a line (generally moves pretty fast) but they sometimes will sell out if popular breakfast items- like the bfast tacos which I have only been able to get once :') We usually share a toast with another breakfast item (chilaquiles add chorizo). The chorizo on the chilaquiles is very flavorful, but extremely spicy to me. I also enjoy the matcha latte here, it's very rich and has a concentrated earthy matcha flavor.

Amazing food and service! Family oriented vibes always welcoming. Food is delicious very flavorful…read moreand authentic!

Tucked away in the city is a cozy little spot that serves some of the most incredible handmade,…read moreauthentic pupusas you'll find. You can see and taste the care in every bite -- the masa is perfectly thick yet tender, with that lightly crisp exterior from the griddle. The chicken pupusa was outstanding: well-seasoned, juicy, and generously filled, with flavors that felt deeply traditional and comforting. Paired with fresh curtido and a bright, tangy salsa, it captures the true street-style experience -- simple, honest, and absolutely satisfying. The setting is modest and welcoming, which only adds to its charm. Service is friendly and efficient, and you can tell the food is made fresh to order. It's the kind of place where the focus is entirely on flavor rather than frills, and that authenticity shines through. If you're looking for real, handmade pupusas that taste like they came straight from a family kitchen, this little neighborhood gem is absolutely worth returning to.

My BFF and I wanted to try something new so we hit this spot up for brunch. I have had arepas…read morebefore but really haven't tried authentic Colombian food before!! This is kind of in a sketchy part of town, but worth a visit. We started off with a beef and a chicken empanada to share - These were fried and different than the Spanish ones I have had elsewhere. They were so good. I really liked the green salsa that was paired with it. On the recommendation of the waitress, we both got cafe de ariquipes which were coffees with caramel. They were sweet, but not overly so, which is the way I like it. We also got the bandeja paisa plate that was just ok. We felt the meat was on the dry side but the standouts were the plantains. We also got an order of the cheese arepa and asked for more hot sauce... She hooked it up with their homemade salsa which was so good and fresh tasting. That sauce is so good. All in all, a tasty spot. I'd come back to try some other things.

So angry! My husband order the carne assada and the meat was bad…read moreLiterally bad, it smelled bad and tasted bad. That's could literally killed him. I had really high hopes for this place But when I first walk in I could notice how the restaurant was filthy, table were stick dirty. And I kept telling my husband we should go. Because if the restraint was that dirty imagine how bad was the kitchen and how they were making the food But serve anyone bad meat. THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE CLOSED DOWN .

Lola's caught my eye when I was visiting Willie's, a different Sacramento favorite, and their menu…read moredrew me in. You don't see a lot of Puerto Rican centric restaurants in California much less Sacramento so I was excited to try something different. We sampled a smorgasbord of different menu items but the two that really stuck with me and the ones that I will be back for were the Cubano sandwich and the chopped cheese. The beef in the chopped cheese was well seasoned and it felt light but filling at the same time. The tanginess of the pickle in the Cubano really balances out the heavier pork ingredients. The bread was so crunchy I could have made an ASMR video just based on the crunch. Both dishes were common if you are familiar with or spending time in New York, but it's really awesome that there's a place in Sacramento to go when you are craving a chopped cheese or Cubano. The restaurant was clean and the service was top notch. I wish other restaurants would leave a small carafe of soda at the desk so we don't have to ask for refills. There's a lot more of the menu to explore so I think another visit is in my future. I just hope I won't panic and just order the chopped cheese, but that wouldn't be the end of the world.

Yelp Elite Review: A Taste of Home…read more I'm Puerto Rican and Italian, and I grew up with a Puerto Rican grandmother who owned three Puerto Rican restaurants called the Latin Barn back in the day. So when I tell you I know and LOVE Puerto Rican food, I'm not just talking--I've got childhood credentials! I came here with my oldest son and his wife for her birthday, and then something unexpected happened: I started crying. The flavors, aromas, and atmosphere brought a flood of childhood memories rushing back. Food can do that--and this place absolutely nailed it. I ordered the Puerto Rican Special with shredded pork, arroz con gandules, sweet plantains, and beans. AWESOME! I also tried the empanadas with both chicken and beef, and they were incredible. And portions? Let's just say they apparently believed we were feeding the entire extended family. We were given so much food that I had leftovers for the next day--which meant I got to have an encore performance! The Caribbean atmosphere combined with Ashland's unique vibe creates a warm, welcoming place where people actually seem to enjoy being there. The staff was friendly, helpful, and loved to laugh--which is definitely a Puerto Rican thing to do...right after making sure you have nice shoes. The dessert selection was fantastic, too. From the beef stew to the pork, the rice, the plantains, and everything in between, you are going to fall in love with this food. This is officially my new favorite place. And in the immortal words of General MacArthur: "I SHALL RETURN!" Do yourself a favor and put this place on your must-visit list. Come hungry, bring your appetite, and prepare to leave saying, "I'm Puerto Rican!" Yelp Elite approved! #YelpElite #PuertoRicanFood #PuertoRicanCuisine #AshlandEats #CaribbeanFood #ArrozConGandules #SweetPlantains #Empanadas #Foodie #FamilyDinner #FoodBringsUsTogether #LatinFood #AshlandOregon

Agave Restaurant was chosen for our company Cinco de Mayo luncheon and it was an excellent choice!…read moreBurritos, tacos, fajitas, nachos, and of course rice, beans, and tortillas. Even our picky eaters thought the food was great. Their chile Verde, Albondigas, Carne Asada, and pupusa's are all delicious and their prices are reasonable. The service is prompt and friendly. Highly recommend!

Excellent service food very delicious. Good customer service. me and my husband we love agave…read morerestaurant

Las Palmas has been on my radar (aka my Yelp "Want To Try" collection) for months. This past week,…read moreI stopped by for lunch, and ordered three pupusas. Three was actually wayyy too many. Oh my gosh. If you are a female thinking about ordering three pupusas for yourself, don't do it. Trust me. Two is enough. One might even be enough, depending on your appetite/lifestyle. Apparently, my eyes were feeling much larger than my stomach, so, I ordered one each of queso con frijol, queso con jalapeno, y revueltas (pork and beans). Best pupusas I've ever had in my life. Hands down. The woman running everything, who seemed to probably be the owner, was super friendly to everyone. I noticed her asking other people in Spanish if they wanted more salsa or tortillas, and, when my food came, she asked me the same questions in English. Since I asked for my order to-go, the salsa and cabbage were served in plastic baggies. This was a little bit messy, but, honestly, I would rather have a decent amount of salsa in a little baggy than have to mess with like seven plastic ramekins. The salsa and cabbage mix were both so bomb. Five stars for those alone. I ended up picking off pieces of my pupusas and just drenching them in salsa. Dining in would have definitely been a smarter option-- good thing I always have wet wipes with me, because they were necessary. As to the pupusas, I was surprised by which one was my favorite versus least favorite, because it was exactly the opposite of what I expected. My favorite was definitely the revueltas, then the queso con frijol, then the queso con jalapeno. It may have been partially because I ate the revueltas first, when the tortilla was still the most hot and fresh. By the time I got to the jalapeno, it was getting cold. I've never had pupusas this fresh. The homemade soft tortilla shells were falling apart in my hands as I ate. All of the fillings were so flavorful and amazing. My sister called me while I was eating them and I asked, "Have you ever had a pupusa?" "No, what's that?" "It's like.... like the calzone version of a taco. It's taco fillings, but stuffed inside of a soft tortilla shell." (A pupusa is to a taco as a calzone is to a slice of pizza.) Best pupusas ever, and the price was not bad. The proportions were generous considering the price, as opposed to most taco shops. Would definitely eat here again.

Decent food, unreliable hours. The locally-owned spot serves decent food, though prices are on the…read morehigher side. The major issue is reliability: they post a 9 AM opening, but were still closed when I arrived at 9:50 on a Saturday. Until they respect posted hours, it's a gamble.

Cool Spanish tapas spot in Sacramento!!…read more This well-known Spanish restaurant has been a Midtown favorite since 1994. Ambience: relaxed and warm, with live Spanish guitar music. Seating: indoor and outdoor Parking: street parking Restrooms: 2 stalls per gender Food/drink recommendations: * Sangria: refreshing and really good * Filet mignon beef tips * Jamón serrano * Seared ahi * Bread basket Service: fast and efficient. If you're celebrating a birthday or special occasion, you can even ask the guitarist to play a birthday song. Perfect for date nights or celebrations.

Another edition of "I have had this place bookmarked for ages and finally got around to trying it"…read more To celebrate my birthday with some girlfriends, we made a reservation at Tapa the World for a Friday night. When we arrived, the restaurant was lively and buzzing with energy. We were promptly seated at our table and began looking over the menu. To start, I ordered a mocktail while my two girlfriends ordered cocktails. We decided that we were just going to order a variety of tapas and share them, which is exactly why I picked this restaurant. All in all, we ended up ordering the croquettes, the garlic shrimp, the empanadas of the day (which were potato and cheese), the patatas bravas, and a pork dish that I don't remember the name. Eat and every dish was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor. So if you find yourself in the mood for some tapas and want a wonderful, lively atmosphere, come check out Tapa the World.

When I am in town I stop in to grab groceries and meats to cook up for my stay. I love that I can…read morefind everyting here I need to make a great meal. The produce is very fresh and well stocked, and the meat counter is full of beef, pork, chicken and seafood I really love the marinated meats. The chicken fajita is seasoned up with peppers mixed in ready to cook up. The pastor is marinated and diced fine ready to go so I can make some amaxing tacos at home. The ceviche selection is awesome too! I have hada few and I can't wait to try them all.

The store is always clean ad fresh the service and also very friendly. The food is always delicious…read moreand hot. The lady's in the back make sure you are well taken care of, thank you.