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    Mi Paso Centroamericano Restaurant

    4.1 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Kathy X.

    My friend and I had dinner at this little neighborhood spot, serving El Salvadorian cuisine. It has a very chill and casual vibe. Of course I had to get the Horchata, but it was a darker, brown color. It was really yummy and to me, it tasted slightly chocolate-y. I also got the Pork Chunk and Cheese Papusa, as well as the traditional El Salvadorian breakfast. The papusa was a thick griddle cake with plenty of flavorful pork and melty cheese filling. The Breakfast included Eggs, Rice mixed with beans, sour cream, cheese, chorizo, maduros, along with avocado. This was very nicely plated and everything tasted delicious, and was well seasoned. The Chorizo was grilled perfectly and had some char marks. It was wonderfully tender and juicy. The maduros were soft, slightly sweet and oh so yummy! The eggs had tomato sauce on top with onion and peppers. I liked the way the eggs were cooked. The cheese was white, thick, with a mild taste. The rice mixed with beans was just okay since I'm not really a fan of that combination. The lady working here was very friendly and helpful, though mostly only spoke Spanish. Thankfully my friend knew the language. Prices were pretty reasonable. I would be open to returning and would like to try Pork Chop, Fish and Shrimp combination, or Steak.

    Taylor Z.

    The papusas here are solid. Really big and the filling is great (not doughy at all). They're all $3 each and worth the money.

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    Sandra G.

    Walked and felt like I was transported to someone's tias place. The smell of the food and music instantly hits you & you're ready to chow down asap because you know it's about to hit. The food did not disappoint. It was as expected. The pupusas were 10/10. They have cortido and a tomato based salsa that is not spicy (for me) but has a hint of spice. Very tasty if you're a sauce person. I drenched my pupusas in it with the cortido (cabbage) Tamarindo drink 10/10 Platanos 7/10 - were a little dry This place would have been the perfect spot to watch the World Cup. I wish I would have found it earlier. The service was great, super friendly and accommodating. They made sure to check in on us and the food was out very fast. Also super affordable! It's all home made and won't break the bank. Important for me as a grad student.

    Tamal de elote con crema (get this!), platano frito con crema y frijol, pupusa de queso y pupusa de queso y frijol (cheese and bean)
    Patricia C.

    This is a great hole in the wall, no frills, old school spot with authentic Salvadorian food. Food is made fresh, so be prepared for a long wait. Took forever to get the check too, don't come here if you're in a rush. ;) We shared a variety of things; cheese pupusa, bean and cheese pupusa, tamal de elote con crema (corn tamale) and platano frito con crema y frijol (fried sweet plantains). Everything came out delicious. I had never tried the corn tamale and it was such a good combination with the fresh crema (sour cream, but better). They also had jars with curtido (cabbage relish) and hot sauces for you to enjoy with your meal.

    Pupusas de frijoles con queso. The best!
    Ana M.

    I first came here around 2007 with my Salvadoran friend. Thanks to her I've been coming here since. The food is fresh and I delicious. The prices are great. And while you wait you can have a beer. The only con will have to be that they get crowded at times and I've had to wait around 30-40 minutes for a small order but it's understandable. It's a tiny restaurant so I usually take my food to go. This place isn't glamorous but the food makes up for all the bad.

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    Nicole E.

    Hole in the wall place on broadway that serves Salvadorean food, eg. Pupusas! I was craving pupusas and happened on this place. Walked in and it has reggaeton to merengue, and other latin top 40s playing. A few tables inside and bar seating as well. Speaking spanish might help some at this spot, but Im sure they'd accommodate you just as well seeing as their menus are bilingual. The lady working the order station wasn't super friendly but def just did her job. No complaints and didn't have to stand around waiting to order. Okay, so for the food--I only ordered the pupusas (1 cheese and beans, one beans and pork rinds) and tamarind juice. The tamarind juice was sizable but a bit sweet (I don't tend to like sweet things though.) The bean and cheese pupusa was DELICIOUS. The pork rind one was decent. I love that they packed them with a side of the awesome red sauce and their cole slaw. Also, at a 1.50$ a pupusa, I can't beat that deal! Had to wait a good 10 mins for my order to come out but the music kept me distracted...I'll probably order ahead and pick up my order next time. Also, looked around to the tables and the orders looked GOOD and really hearty. I'll have to come back and try some of their bigger dishes next time. Check them out!

    Pollo guisado con papas, arroz, ensalada. Y una pupusa de queso.

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    You feel like you're in a small resto in San Salvador. Authentic dishes. Nothing fancy. But highly interesting. Go and see.

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    Amazing pupusas!!!! Staff is super friendly and food is always hot! Music is always playing too so never a dull moment.

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    Amazing pupusas and their chicken asado lunch special is delicious every time. Great portions

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    4.2
    (389 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    The restaurant is spacious with one sided booths. It did not open at the 12pm time advertised…read moreonline. It opened just after 3 and calling twice. We ordered the appetizer wings (approx 7 wingettes) They were deliciously crunchy with a delicious mango sauce. My daughter ordered the skirt steak. It was bland. I ordered the red snapper $42, very bland. I paid to try the mango sauce and chilli sauce neither helped. The rice and tostones were good. The Alchemist drink was a nice experience and flavorful. Overall the appetizers and drinks were great everything else not so good.

    If I could give this place zero stars, I would. From the moment we walked in, the experience was…read moredisappointing. There was no host or hostess present to greet us or manage seating. We stood there confused, eventually trying to find a table ourselves. Since no one was assisting us and there were no open tables available, we sat at the bar. My friend continued waiting and trying to secure a table, but there was no communication from staff. To make matters worse, another group arrived after us and was seated before us. They mentioned they had been there before, and it felt like they were given priority while we were overlooked, despite waiting longer. Service at the bar was equally frustrating. The bartender was inattentive and focused only on certain sections. It took about 10 to 15 minutes just to get a simple glass of wine. We had to repeat our orders multiple times, which should have been a red flag.The appetizer, Korean wings, arrived quickly and was probably the only positive part of the evening. After that, everything went downhill. Our entrees took an extremely long time to arrive. It felt like nearly two hours. When the food finally came out, one of my friends did not receive her meal at all because the bartender forgot to put in her order. This was especially frustrating since we had repeated the order several times. When her dish, the pad Thai, finally arrived about 30 minutes later, it was mediocre at best and slightly cold. The steaks ordered by two of us were dry and under-seasoned. The vegetables were overcooked and bland. Overall, the food quality did not justify the long wait or the price. The bathrooms were another major issue. There was toilet paper on the floor and even period blood visible on the ground. It was unsanitary and honestly shocking. Cleanliness is the bare minimum for any establishment. The final bill came to $245, including an automatic $34 gratuity at the bar. Considering the service we received, this felt completely undeserved. There was no acknowledgment of the forgotten order and no attempt to make things right. As a final note, be cautious if you're wearing delicate or expensive clothing. The bar counter area has rough edges, and one of my friend's jerseys was snagged while we were sitting there. This was my first time here, and it will absolutely be my last. Between the poor service, mediocre food, lack of cleanliness, and high prices, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

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    Thai chicken empanadas, pork buns and duck buns. Didn't care for the buns at all too much fat. The empanadas! Yumm
    Thai chicken empanadas, pork buns and duck buns. Didn't care for the buns at all too much fat. The empanadas! Yumm
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    Cachapas y Mas

    Cachapas y Mas

    4.1
    (422 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    If I'm Uptown on Dyckman late night, this is my go-to spot, no question. When that hunger hits…read moreafter hours, this place delivers every single time. The cheese sticks are a must when you visit. They are perfectly breaded, fried golden, crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. They come out hot, stretchy, and exactly what you want late at night. Their empanadas? Fire. The beef is juicy and packed with flavor, the chicken one is tender and well-seasoned, and that pink sauce... yeah, that sauce is elite. Creamy, tangy, with just enough kick to make you keep dipping until it's gone. I also ordered the chicken cachapa -- soft, slightly sweet corn pancake, stuffed generously and cooked just right. It's comforting, filling, and hits different when you're craving something authentic. Also on a late night on Dyckman, doesn't get better than this. The juices are fresh and refreshing, the perfect balance to everything savory. Service is quick and straight to the point, exactly what you need whether you're grabbing takeout or sliding into one of the small tables to eat in. The spot itself is small and cozy, no-frills, real neighborhood vibes all day. Overall, this is a classic Dyckman late-night Venezuelan staple. Great food, quick service, and flavors that always come through. If you know, you know.

    Very good Yoyo I brought that can feed two. It was sweet and savory and the fried cheese added just…read morethe right amount of salt flavor it needed to balance the flavors. This was a really good sandwich. I also picked me up some green sauce to go. Customer service was good, I was allow to sample a drink called Papelon and it quite refreshing. It had the taste of a lemonade and tea mixed together. The restaurant is big enough to dine inside or out with bathroom availability. I would definitely visit this place again for more dishes that I'm not familiar with. I'm giving thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

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    Pastelito de carne molida, la salsa de ajo atrás y la cara de mi esposo de felicidad
    Pastelito de carne molida, la salsa de ajo atrás y la cara de mi esposo de felicidad
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    Las Palmas Restaurant

    3.9
    (201 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I was scrounging around Uptown hoping to find quality late night eats. Yelp told me the place…read moreacross the street was open, so I made that my destination. Upon arrival, it was not what I thought from reviews and pictures. Las Palmas was also listed as being open late, so I crossed the street to check it out. This was more in line with what I was thinking. Unfortunately, the posted hours are incorrect. Instead of having an hour to sit and be served, I had ten minutes to order take out. The interior was cute and I can imagine people here for a date or eating with the family. I decided to go with tacos. An order of fish and one birria. There are three tacos to an order for $16. I think that may be slightly costlier than nearby establishments, but not by much. I worried about the state my tacos because I had a ways to travel. But my concern was for naught. The bag and food were so considerately packed, nothing spilled. Including the consommé in a cup for the birria. Having the first fish taco, made me instantly decide I want to try this hot and fresh! It has a heaping serving of pico and a slice of avocado on top. My one complaint is that I needed more fish. Not sure if that's an accurate grumble or just me being late night hungry/greedy. I warmed the consommé a little before dipping the tacos. The onion and cilantro taste was perfect. The meat was well seasoned and melty good. Not fatty or tough like other birria I've had. I would absolutely return to this spot and try more of the menu

    Food was amazing and service was very quick. Definitely get the churassco it was super good with…read moreall the sauces they provide.

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