There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was…read moredefinitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place.

This was a terrible experience. They don't have much on the menu, and they don't speak English. We…read moreordered our food, amd strictly said no beans. We also asked for chips and salsa, and they brought out what looked like beans, which looked disgusting. They brought out our food and served white rice instead of Mexican rice. My wife's food had bones in it. She ordered a Sprite, and there was something floating in the bottle. Since they don't speak English, they didn't do anything. To top it off, they charge gratuity.

Exceptional food & service!! Picked up food to go and…read moreeverything was great. Thank You!!

Very impressed. I was in the area early and this was the only place around (besides fast food) that…read morewas open for breakfast. The restaurant was very quiet and comfortable. Spotlessly clean! Real cloth napkins and nice heavy silverware were another nice touch. Hard to find those any more, even in upscale restaurants. My food was fresh and very well made. I had the Baleadas La Express Supreme breakfast which was two big breakfast tacos with steak, egg, cheese, avocado, crema, etc. Very filling, stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. The flour tortillas were thick and flaky. The rest of the ingredients were excellent as well. I wanted to get some plantains (I love plantains!) but I was too full to eat another bite. The servers and staff were friendly. My coffee cup never got empty. My food came out quickly. It was a little pricey for a breakfast, but it was worth it for the excellent food and the cultural experience with it. No complaints at all. Highly recommended. I will surely be coming back to try some of the other items on the menu.

Had a good lunch here. The owners are Honduran. We ordered the 3 taco…read more(1 of each- chicken, steak, pork). Chicken quesadilla, and chicken fajitas - that came with a delicious fresh side of guacamole. It's very nice and clean. The chicken quesadilla is bulky and very filling.

Acao Café is such a great little spot for Latin American food, especially Honduran dishes. It…read morereally feels like a family-run place, and the people there couldn't be nicer. I've met who I believe are the mom, her husband, and their kids, and they're all so welcoming. The kids seem to help out a lot and they're very knowledgeable, polite, and professional which makes the experience even better. The food has been really good every time. I've tried their breakfast, pupusas, and empanadas, and I enjoyed all of it. One time the owner even gave me a concha to try without me asking, which I thought was such a kind gesture. The prices are very reasonable and the whole café has a warm, friendly vibe that makes you want to stay and come back again. Overall, it's a hidden gem in Mandeville with great food, fair prices, and a wonderful family atmosphere. I'm definitely planning on trying more of the menu soon

The most delicious Honduran comfort food run by a friendly and hardworking family, this tucked-away…read moregem promises large portion sizes at reasonable prices. We didn't see many reviews online but I'm so happy we took a chance on this amazing spot. Our waiter was very professional and knowledgeable about all the various menu options and while the food wasn't super flavorful, the noms were fresh and well-cooked. We especially enjoyed the spicy cornmeal beef pies and grilled fish that practically fell off the bone! There was a bit of a wait time but it was worth it given the price point and attention to detail. This unassuming hole-in-the-wall needs more love and attention so if you're looking for a family business to support, I highly recommend giving it a try!

You might huh where am I!?! Let me tell you the food is amazing!! I was so surprised at how good…read morethe food was! You must try baleadas!! It's amazing!! Great service as well!

This is one of those little ethnic gems that make Baton Rouge such a great city! Honduran is…read moresimilar to Salvadoran and Mexican cuisines, but it has its own particular excellence. This restaurant is a fully authentic and family run small business you have to try for yourselves. It's located in a small building on the eastern portion of Florida Blvd., east of the Hi Neighbor Supermarket. They have takeout, but there is also an adequate amount of seating so one can comfortably eat in. The menu explains each dish to the uninitiated, and there are some great combination plates. However, you could also order an appetizer and a side or two to make your own combination or to try different things. A couple of papusas and a side might make a nice option. Don't forget the authentic drinks while you are at it. There's several types of sodas you should check out. I had my first banana flavored Honduran soda last time I stopped in, it's was deliciously different!

Típicos El Hondureño is one of those hidden gems that I simultaneously want to broadcast to the…read moremasses *and* hoard to myself. There aren't many people there that speak English, and that's a good thing. While I'm not a scholar of Honduran food, I'm pretty sure that this is some authentic stuff. It really doesn't matter what I order; I'm guaranteed that it'll be a culinary adventure into something new and very, very tasty. Memorable dishes include the pastelitos de carne molida, and the pollo frito con tajadas.

So we came back to dine in and the food was excellent. The service and food came out fast. This…read moreplace wasn't too busy inside. Lots of Togo orders. HOWEVER, there was another language barrier issue or mix up that happened a second time. We ordered the beef ribs and some how got the tajadas instead? We'll definitely be coming back & will be checking the menu beforehand to WRITE our orders down. Not sure how this mix up happened for a second time, but it's really no issue to us. But, I'm sure this could be an issue for others wanting to come to try this place. We didn't even mention it, they were delicious!! Just beware & maybe be open to trying something new :)

Took 30 minutes to make a takeout order of a side of plantains and tamales. and not because they…read morewere making them fresh... oldest, dryest tamales I have ever eaten, hands down. Plantains were so sloppily made, not good either.

The food is great if you like Honduran cuisine it's all Central American cuisine. Service is also…read moregreat as long as you can speak the language and I'm sure they speak English as well but I communicated only in Spanish. The ambience is also Central American with nice Spanish music playing on the speakers. I definitely recommend the food for breakfast we ate there twice it was so good.

The name literally means taste (savor) of a person from Honduras (catracho), in case you were…read morewondering. Most realistically Taste of Honduras. They are a local Caribbean joint. You know the food is authentic when you see the clientele. The portion are very generous. Ambiance is like a usual Honduran restaurant. Don't expect to dress up in a black dress.

The food in this place is made lovingly. Sizzling fajitas, delicious whole fried fish (deep fried…read morewhole) very sweet ripe fried plantains, tasty beef vegetable soup to name a few dishes they have. I recommend it.

Great selection of Hondorian food in a convenient part of Metairie…read more Absolutely delicious Carne Asada, tacos, enchiladas, and balleadas. The staff is also very kind and the orders come out quickly.