As a Salvadoran myself I guarantee this place has such an authentic taste from back home since…read moreI've discovered it I always make sure to make a stop when I'm in the area! ------------- De verdad que la comida es muy buena, la atención del personal es muy amigable! Me encanta! El sabor puro de El Salvador!

I really enjoy coming here to get their bean and cheese pupusas, it's comfort food that I really…read moreenjoy. I've always had my orders to go so I can't speak to the service for dining in, but the service for Togo orders are great. Very friendly staff.

Every time I'm in town I make it a point to stop here. The cozy atmosphere and unique interior is…read morealways one that brings comfort before the food even makes it to the table. The service is always impeccable with every server and bartender demonstrating strong knowledge of the menu and the details of each dish and drink. They have such a variety of flavors and cocktails you can't find anywhere else in the area. My favorite dish is the oxtail with a side of their homemade roti, although the roti is traditionally used for the curry, they complement each other so well. Pro tip, ask for their house hot sauce for a little extra kick and sit at the bar for extra fast service!

4.5/5 First time…read morehere and was pretty quiet on a Monday night. Inside was so colorful with plenty of seating. Staff was very patient and gave great recommendations. The table ordered the jerk chicken, 2 coconut salmons, 2 P.O.G.s and I ordered a paella oyo! There were rave reviews from the group for the plantains. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a very cozy warm experience. The paella was so crispy, the corn was delicious and it was flavorful! Excited to eat my left overs.

Small spot with a welcoming atmosphere and very friendly service. The carne asada plate was packed…read morewith flavor and the portions were generous. Everything tasted fresh and homemade.

A Hondurian cafe that offers vegetarian, meat, and seafood options. My friend raved about this…read moreplace and I love supporting mom and pop restaurants so I had to try it. I tried the popular baleada, which is a home-made flour tortilla filled with a layer of mashed red beans, queso fresco, eggs and with or without meat (I got it with carne asada). The flour tortilla was just as other described - soft, buttery smooth, almost melt in your mouth goodness. The carne asada was dry and hard so I could've gone without. I bet a braised beef like barbacoa would've been perfect for this item. It also came with salsa and I selected mild which gave it a nice bright flavor. I also ordered a chicken tamale (they also offer pork) and I was surprised to find a whole chicken wing (no skin) stuffed into the tamale! I broke into it using a fork and hit something hard which turned out to be the bones. But honestly, this was one of the best tamales I've tried in a long time. Flavorful, moist, and a nice sized portion. It came wrapped in what I think was banana leaf. The service was fast on a Wednesday night and there were a handful of friendly patrons seated nearby. You could tell that they were regulars. The space was intimate with around 10-15 tables seating about 4 people each. Maya's Cafe menu has a wide assortment of dishes to choose from: serving breakfast dishes like chilaquiles, lunch items such as burritos, or soups and full on dinner plates with rice, beans, and choice of protein. There's even more selection and the whole menu is in Spanish so I'll be sure to use Google Translate next time!

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. Thank you for treating me and my fiancée like family. We…read morewill definitely be back because even though you guys were busy as all hell this Friday morning, you guys still managed to make us feel seen and respected. Thank you for the great food and pleasant service. The bill arrived at the table at just the right moment, and more importantly, not a moment sooner. Service was prompt and attentive without hovering (nobody likes that). Can't say enough good things about your establishment. The ownership group should be very proud of the product they are offering. We had the crème brûlée French toast 10/10, the birria omelet 9/10, and a cup of their house coffee with creamer. I'll definitely be back soon, and I'll spread the word to others.

Our kids recommended this spot and this will be our go to "chilaquiles" place…read more Good service, cool vibe, good coffee and the chilaquiles were great. The habanero one too spicy for me but I got the regular one with the chile relleno and that was awesome.

I visited Cultura with my greyhound, so we sat outside in the courtyard near the firepit tables…read moreshared with Vin, next door. It was a cool, breezy night, typical when the summer marine layer moves in over Carmel, but the propane heaters kept us toasty. If you prefer dining indoors, the interior bar and dining spaces had an intimate, funky, but very cool vibe. The host and servers were all extremely friendly and helpful. Despite being outside in the courtyard, they were also incredibly attentive, checking frequently to see if we needed anything. Their recommendations were spot on, too. I was wowed by the cocktail menu. I'll have to return to try more of their bar offerings. This trip, I took advantage of Happy Hour to order the blood orange margarita, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ceviche appetizer. My greyhound thought it smelled as wonderful as I did. He rested his head between my feet in hopes of catching any ceviche dropping from my hands. This was so tasty, he was out of luck on the table droppings. I also had the chicken enchiladas for my entree. It was one of the best enchiladas I've had in a couple of years. My server, Mario, brought me out a small cup of their take on Mexican hot chocolate, made with oat milk, as an aperitif. It was so delicious, I almost wished I'd ordered a full cup as dessert.

Eh...we really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, we're not fans and probably won't be…read morereturning. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, exactly what we were looking for. The service was pleasant, although at times it felt a little condescending. They have their own very specific tequila collection, so don't expect to see many familiar brands. That's not necessarily a bad thing. We're always willing to try something new. The margaritas, however, were very tart. Just too much lime juice. We ordered tacos and asked for flour tortillas, only to be surprised when they arrived on corn tortillas. When we asked about it, we were told they simply don't serve flour tortillas. Fair enough, but that would have been helpful to know when we ordered. The good news: the chicken tinga, barbacoa, and carnitas were all excellent. Unfortunately, we just couldn't get past the corn tortillas which fell apart when you tried to eat the tacos. Ended up using a fork. For dessert, we ordered one of our favorites, churros. They arrived warm, but were very dry and tough. A churro should make you happy. These made us wish we'd stopped for dessert somewhere else. There were definitely some bright spots, especially the meats and the cozy atmosphere, but restaurants generally get one first chance to make us want to come back. Unfortunately, this one didn't.

I've been watching Mattias videos for however long he's been posting videos of his dad's restaurant…read moreBravazo and I've been dying to come here ever since! Bravazo is located in downtown Pleasanton, there are plenty of free parking in the area. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating! I stopped by on a Friday and with it being 70+ degrees, I opted for sitting inside! I ordered the passion fruit juice and aji de gallina. The juice was so refreshing on a nice day like this. The food did take some time and they offered me a beef empanada while I waited! Both the empanada and aji de gallina were very flavorful. Even the inside of the potato was very seasoned. My guest got the pan con chicharron and thought the meat was very tender and tasty. The staff were great especially Cesar!! Bathroom is located in the back outside so you'll need to ask the staff for the key. Overall, great atmosphere and great food! Can't wait to come back!

We walked in on a Saturday after the Farmers Market. Despite being one of the first few customers,…read morethey did not have many menu items. No waffles, which my toddler was looking forward to. No veggie/chicken empanadas. They said they had French Toast (not on the menu) so we ordered that with scrambled eggs. The main issue was wait, our food took an hour to arrive, and several surrounding tables were waiting just as long. The eggs with sausages were amazing but the French toast was smothered in chocolate and raspberry sauce which looked amazing but was too rich for us. We would have preferred standard French toast.

Well - the last review I wrote for this place was in 2012 and consistency is key with this place!!…read more We brought friends here for lunch and they really loved the food and I suspect they will be back with their family! :) Hubby and I started our meal sharing the Plantain Crusted Goat Cheese Salad - AMAZING and DELICIOUS!! Two disks of goat cheese is coated with this crunchy plantain crust - so when you cut into it the goat cheese melts out gooey - then you take a piece and eat it with the salad greens which are PERFECTLY dressed (cause I HATE over dressed salads) - it was creamy, crunchy, and AMAZING. This is definitely a great way to start our food adventure!! I just HAD to get my Arzzo con Pollo and I'm SO GLAD I did - it did not disappoint - exactly as I remembered it over a decade. Definitely need to come back here more often! Chicken so tender, rice so flavorful - with the sweet baked plantains and that delicious sauce. Flavor bomb in the mouth for SURE!!! I know other dishes here are good too but I honestly crave this one.... Hubby and GF had the Tierra y Mar. I snuck some of the sofrito mashed potatoes off hubby's plate - it's SO GOOD... i could eat a whole bowl of just that!! And then there's the delicious tender and perfectly cooked marinated skirt steak! YUM... The coconut crusted shrimp was delicious as well but I feel like it was a bit over cooked - I mostly tasted the coconut crust. Hubby LOVED the asparagus - just the perfect accompaniment to the overall dish! Hubby and GF both LOVED this dish!! GF hubby got the lunch appetizer specials - he got the CdP Snack (Chicharrones de Pollo - appetizer side of their popcorn chicken with Cuban spices), the Camerones Pequenos (fried shrimp) and their side Coleslaw. He devoured everything and loved it. We ended our meal with their Key Lime Tart and it was delicious. Not too tart, not too sweet - a perfect bite! Overall we had an amazing time. The only thing that struck me was at lunch they aren't as careful about things - like for some reason we had to eat our main course meals with a salad/dessert fork and butter knife. Hubby wasn't pleased with the fork so he got a regular fork - and then when we got our steak and chicken we couldn't cut them with the butter knife and had to chase down our waiter for steak knives. I remember when we used to go for dinner - they automatically gave us the right utensils with the meal. That did take away a bit from the overall experience when you can't cut your meat and have to chase down the waiter... But overall the staff cleared plates, made sure our water was filled at all times and was overall courteous. Am definitely coming back and THANK YOU again for making sure my cravings were fulfilled and the food was EXACTLY as I remembered it!

I want to start by saying this review is specifically about my experience with Lara -- not the…read morerestaurant as a whole. Everyone else we interacted with was fantastic, and the food itself was delicious. I've been here countless times as I work across the street and I've never had any issues. Setting that aside, here's what happened. My group was meeting another company for a lunch they had organized, and going in, we didn't know who we were meeting, who the reservation might be under, or if there even was one -- think of it like a corporate blind date. When we approached the host stand, we gave a few names we thought a reservation might be under and were upfront and apologetic that we weren't sure, but were trying to figure it out together. Lara's response was to ask, in an unbelievably condescending tone, if this was our "first time at a restaurant." She then pointed to a corporate group on the patio and said, "why don't you ask them? You're adults." Once we found our group, we came back inside to ask about getting a larger table for six. The person who'd organized the lunch apologized and explained he hadn't realized he needed a reservation as he didn't know how many would attend the lunch. Lara told him that was "restaurant 101" and that they had no tables available for a party of six (despite the interior being completely empty from what we could see). A few minutes later, other staff pushed two tables together -- clearly we were not the first party of six to ever eat here. After scanning other Yelp reviews, there are some going back over a decade (!) talking about how rude and condescending Lara is. I'm sorry to report things haven't changed.

OKAY! If you're looking for a quick snack and you have a craving for empanadas -- COME HERE! They…read morehave a sweet little bakery with the yummiest short bread cookies filled with dulce de leche (WOW - super yummy); I had an incredible shredded beef empanada which was served with a tiny cup with a tiny spoon of chimmichurri sauce on the side and WOW, It just hit the SPOT. Bonus that the back patio is super cute, quiet, sunny, and DOG friendly. It's super calming with a little water fountain with water drop sounds. A perfect stop in for a snack on sunny day in Monterey! (Also plenty of street parking)

Paraguayan snack place along the main strip in PG/Monterey. Plenty of empanada options, local…read morebeers, plenty of bakery goods. A solid stop w/ the family for refueling. Family friendly. Street parking only. Staff is OK, a bit stand-offish and cold, but it's world cup season so I'm sure they were dealing with crowds and a busy summer weekend. Decent amount of seating indoors with tables and high tops. Prices are a bit on the higher side.

Five stars because I left with no reason to give them anything less. The ambiance was calm and…read morecreative,. The service was top notch, and every piece of food on my plate was excellent! I am a teacher at a school near by and stopped here for dinner before back to school night. I have always wanted to try Picahna and MAN it didn't disappoint. It was as flavorful S a ribeye ( if not more so). And as tender as a filet. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly, one of the best steaks I have had. Pair that with the house hot sauce and it was simply superb. It didn't stop at the steak, as I said the entire plate was delicious. The rice was well seasoned, the beans were perfectly smokey and the salad was crisp and fresh. On top of the food, the service could not have been friendlier and comforting. I felt very well taken care of and it made the experience that more enjoyable. I will def be back when I have another late night at work and need dinner away from my family in Monterey:

Learned about this spot from Reddit. Came Friday lunch at 1pm which wasn't busy. Seems like mostly…read morelocals crowd. Restaurant has both indoor seating with high and low tables, and outdoor patio seating. Small parking lot. I can imagine this is popular spot in evenings and weekends. We shared: Sampa explosion sampler - pao de queijo, coxinha and croquette. Picanha with salad - #1 recommendation from server. It was delicious juicy steak, 12oz serving is enough to split for 2. Comes with the breaded yucca crumbs which provides little extra crunch. Food tasted fresh. Comes with a bean stew which we tried but not huge fan of. Chicken Paulista - DH thought it was okay, nothing special. Parfait de crema - very sweet, rich and creamy. I was so full after.

Since this is the sole Salvadorian restaurant in town and there are numerous taquerias, we decided…read moreto indulge in Salvadorian cuisine and ordered four different pupusas to sample. While I may not be an expert in pupusas, having only had them at a few restaurants in San Jose, these were undoubtedly the best I've ever had. Each of the four exceeded our expectations, leaving us thoroughly satisfied. I've been back several times since my first visit. The staff informed me that this restaurant has been in operation for a year. I was unaware of its existence and make an effort to stay informed about the restaurants in town. I only heard about the place through word of mouth, but now that I've experienced their offerings firsthand, I've become a regular customer.

Papusas are good and made on the spot. The only problem is they are small in size and the cheese…read moremelts out on side when cooked. The other menu items are the same as the last owner. Some new Salvadorian items included. The place looks way better clean and with lots of upgrades all around inside. The only problem is the outside sign is missing. Overall it is a nice place