Visiting Puchica is like stepping into Guatemala. The atmosphere immediately put me at ease with…read moreits warm vibes, It felt authentic and cozy, making it the perfect place to eat for any occasion. The food does takes some time but they make you aware of it because it is made fresh and it is worth the wait! Every dish we ordered was a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors, you could really taste the care and authenticity in each bite. The portions were generous, and everything was cooked to perfection. Overall, if you're looking for fantastic traditional Guatemalan good in a wonderful setting, this place is a must-visit. It's a true gem that offers a delightful experience from start to finish.

The experience is a good one!…read more When you come in, you are greeted right away and asked for drinks. Then given menus and time to look it over. Lots of goodies on there to choose from. After a few minutes, the waitress came back to get our order. The food does take some time to come out, as it is made fresh. Everything is freshly made to order. The food is like no where else, it is delicious and different! Definitely give them a try!

Good portions I came here when I was starving and they were so quick and accommodating. Amazing…read moreservice just hungry thinking about my food again

Today my order of two omelettes, one with spinach and mushroom, and the other one with…read moremiscellaneous vegetables did not came out to satisfaction: I precisely wrote in the note and called them and requested the omelettes not dry, juicy, but that didn't happened! I am a little disappointed by Andrea's reply ( she picked up the phone): "well that is the way we make the omelets here; if you do not like them like that you must order something else! She said that if they made the omelette " juicy" it is like raw! I told her that weekly when I order from Ay Papa Que Rico, I spend around $78 each time and I like to be satisfied ( I order a full chicken.... Which THAT IS VERY TASTY AND GOOD!) Wowwww so disappointing

A-Lala-lalalonglong oh yeah! and still the best Argentine Food in LA-la's! Excellent service with…read morea smile with our Stanley Tucci look-alike server and friendly staff! Took a gamble and tried the Costilla (Ribeye) instead of my usual Pollo la Brasa and was super stoked with the fatty flavor! Also tried the Creamed Corn Empanadas which is my new fav! Wifey said the Pechuga Napolitana was eeeeelite! The fries too tho! Better than McDees haha!

Came in for the dineLA week promo; specifically the lunch menu…read more They only validate parking on their lot or you can find metered parking spots on the boulevard. I made it in around noon so it wasn't packed. My waitress was pleasant and attentive. For starters, I had bread with chimichurri sauce and water. The chimichurri had a really good taste to it but the bread was not served warm. 3/5 I was craving a sangria so I ordered their red sangria. The drink was so refreshing and tasted delicious. Reminded me kind of like Hibiscus water but much better. 5/5 For my dineLA options: I chose the beef empanada 5/5 Delicious flavors of ground beef seasoned well and the empanada had a great texture to it with each bite. My favorite out of the entire course. For the main plate: (Food came out quick) I went with the "NY Champignon" a 6 ounce NY steak medium well done for me, (but over cooked) served with grilled zucchini and mash potatoes. The meat tasted low quality in my opinion, and the sauce was ok- nothing memorable. The sides were also not the best tasting; to me the zucchini was not fresh. The mash potatoes were plain nothing extreme that would make me want them again. I was disappointed in what was served today. Didn't even finish the veggies or mash potatoes. For my dessert: I went with the flan- the slice was thick and huge and they added a small side of caramel and whipped cream. The flan was not too sweet but also not outstanding. 3/5 I've been here before and I could swear my experience was way better than today. Instead of serving low quality on the dineLA weeks, you should try to impress the customer or make their experience worthwhile. That way they do come back eagerly to spend money at the restaurant. This was not the case for me. The expectations were low. The ambiance was not as expected, I was seated in the middle of two family parties which was not ideal for me. But can't beat the price $25 for that meal course plus dessert. The sangria was $10.

Delightful! Some…read morecolleagues and I decided to give this place a shot since we work in the area and it had a Dine LA special going on. I could tell from the moment that we were led into the dining room and saw the big grill in the back that this was going to be a fun evening! Before we even ordered, we were offered a cup of vegetable broth as a starter. The broth was excellent, and appreciated despite it being a hot and humid day. I suspect that the composition varies based on the kitchen scraps, but we all agreed that it was great. After the broth, the waiter stopped by to walk us through his recommendations and some background about the restaurant. Even though we were doing Dine LA, he was able to give us some suggestions on pairings, and I apprecaited how he walked us through each item as it was brought to the table. For the first course, we tried both the torta frita with cashew butter, and the chipas with tomato butter. I was impressed with how everythign was thorugh out - the dishes, the butter knives carved out of single pieces of wood. The flowers that popped on the otherwise plain cashew butter, the (if memory serves) toasted buckwheat seeds on the tomato butter. You eat with your eyes first, and mine were feasting while they were laying everything out! The cashew butter was slightly sweet with the honey, and it paired well with the crispy torta. Spreading the butter was a bit awkward, but we made it work. The toamto butter was likewise great. With both breads and butters, what I loved most was actually the combinations of textures. There was thought given to how the ingredients paired together. The crispy torta, for exmaple, was paired with the smooth cashew butter, while the soft chipa was paired with the "crunchy" tomato butter. The second course was likewise impressive. We mixed and matched a number of different appetizers. I can't speak for the empanada (it was devoured before I could try it!), but the hamachi crudo was fresh, tasty, and delicate, and it was fun to watch them pour the sauce on tableside. What was most impressive, however, was the burnt avocado salad, which has the most unique preparation thad I had ever seen. What looks like an unpeeled avocado is actually a peeled avocado that has been charred so that the blackened surface resembles an avocado skin! The char on the fatty avocado paired well with the bitter salad greens and the vinagraite. The crispy onions and candied lemon bits sprinkeld through out were barely visible yet added delightful little flavor bombs and some texture. For the third course, each of the entrees was excellent. Two of us ordered steaks, and I noticed that they didn't ask us for our desired doneness. While some might be squeamish, I appreciated they made the call to serve the meat how they thought was best. Their choice delivered. The steaks were great, tender and well seasoned, and with no strong herbs or spices to hide behind. That said, I tried a bite of the short rib, and I think that was even better! Someone else ordered the pork and paired it with the peppers per the waiters suggestion, and that combiantion was delightful. At the end of the meal, we decided to get deserts, which weren't included with the Dine LA. We ordered a "Ode to DDL" which was basically like a dulce de leche version of molten chocolate cake. Our second desert was a chocolate & Sabayon. I didn't read the menu description carefully enough and didn't realize that the foam... icing? topping? would have a liquor added to it. On its own it was a bit much, but together with the chocolate and the caramel it worked well together. Speaking of which, I attached a photo, but the desert came with a massive piece of caramel crisp that was a lot of fun to break with a spoon! Overall, it was an incredibly enjoyable experience. The food was great, the staff was fun, attentive, and knowledgeable, and the whole restaurant was thoughtfully put together. It was a little pricey, but I think the experience was worth it. We're already planning our next trip back!

The waitress, Yeilis ,greeted us and was very charming and gracious. As recent newlyweds the…read morerestaurant comped us champagne which was a kind gesture. We had the cheese bread, the crudo, and empanadas for starters. They were fantastic. The decor of the restaurant is also really nice.. For mains, we had the rock cod which was good, but challenging to eat since it had a lot of bones. But the peppers were great. The avocado salad was good. The only dish that was so so were the artichokes. They just didn't have much flavor. Cocktails were terrific. Service was top notch, it's always nice to watch people work who are great in their job.

I was in the valley and I decided to try given the amazing yelp reviews. It was not that busy when…read moreI walked in so the cashier was able to answer my questions and guide me with the menu. I got a whole chicken with the sides and I decided to try the Peruvian ceviche. The chicken was good, seasoning was there. It was already precut for me so that's was kind. I was really looking forward to the ceviche and it was not good. The lime juice or the leche de Tigre was very bitter, and it just didn't taste good... Something was off about the ceviche, perhaps it spoiled quickly as my drive back home was an hour, i unfortunately had to throw it away because it did not taste edible. Service is quite friendly, and quick. I'd come give it a second try for the ceviche, maybe it was not the freshest batch or my commute was too long but I don't think food spoils that rapidly. Either way I definitely recommend the rotisserie chicken with the sides!

Yelp and their sign says they close at 10 PM. I came in at 9:30 and they said they cannot sell any…read moremore food because they are cleaning and the registers are already closed so why not close at 9:30 instead of wasting peoples time Lights off at 9:28

We decided to stop by El Katracho Restaurant for dinner, we got to choose our table & we sat down…read more I haven't been to many Honduran restaurants, so there's not much I can really compare the food too. But.. hear me out. They bring out a complementary tortilla chips drizzled in a house sauce & cotija cheese I believe...But Delicious! Nice little appetizer. I would highly recommend the Baleada, it's just a handmade flour tortilla with bean & cheese, it sounds basic, but trust it's pretty good. Perfect for any occasion. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Finally I got the Carne asada plate, which I will say from the times I've been here. It never misses, always nicely cooked, seasoned to perfection, perfectly paired with these fried plantains called "Tajadas" topped with a creamy mayonnaise/thousand island type dressing. It's just a well-balanced plate. Sweet, savory, tangy and creamy! everything complements each other perfectly. My biggest complaint would be customer service, these waitresses don't know the first thing about good service, they don't know how to treat their customers, they come out as rude. Just be ready for that. Overall El Katracho Restaurant is an authentic Honduran restaurant with good food, it's a small restaurant but the ambiance is a vibe. I would recommend it if you want some good Honduran/Central American food.

Is a great place for a get together, The prices are still…read moreaffordable and the service was great, the food delicious

Amazing evening!! Great food. Everything had different flavors that worked so well together…read more Gotta order the cauliflower and fish tacos. Also come on Taco Tuesdays. Great music. Service was amazing. Kieran was a great waiter!!

HUGE shoutout to Kiki, Anya and Jake who made our first time here AMAZING…read more We came for happy hour on Sunday based on a recommendation from a friend. we got the Guac & Salsa tower and their Casita Margarita. both 10/10 the salsas were flavorful and the guac was freshhh margaritas made by our wonderful bartender Kiki and so delicious, we couldn't stop. she was so helpful and kind. Anya, Kiki and Jake went above and beyond to help us celebrate our anniversary we cannot wait to come back!!

I was searching for a Colombia. Restaurant in the valley .came here for the first tine .the food…read morewas pretty good and the girls are very nice ..is clean and the price was good

Macondo Kitchen is a perfect gem hidden in a shopping center in Van Nuys. They have an extensive…read moremenu but as it was mine and friends first time having Colombian food, we asked our waitress which was their most popular items. Our food arrived in a timely manner considering they were pretty full and the time we went. They were pretty busy with many people watching the World Cup games at their restaurant enjoying the ambiance. I ordered a Chicken Arepa (La Rubia) and my friend ordered La Misionera; everything was delicious!!! We got to try their empanadas and pandebono which were soft in the inside and crispy on the outside. Their appetizers had the perfect combo of crunch and flavor. The empanadas and pandebono were my favorite, I took some home to my family and grabbed a few more for the weekend :)

One of our fav spots! Our family is Colombian so we're always looking for a little piece of home…read more This place always hit the spot AND today they were donating 100% of their proceeds to earthquake relief funds to Colombia. I didn't think I could love a place more! Everyone is also always so kind here and they always treat us so generously.

It's unfortunate this is the only option around this area. The food is good but the customer…read moreservice lacks. For a family restaurant they don't mind letting a bunch of guys get drunk and curse loudly in this small restaurant. When you go to check out they will avoid you to finish their DoorDash orders. The cashier with the red hair bumped by 2 year old out of the way to hand the driver his order. When I said excuse you my daughter is right there she just laughed and gave me my receipt.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet, I've eaten here for years…read more I have frequently ordered out but ordered at the restaurant once. My go to empanada is the chicken Al pastor oh my god it's a flavor bomb empanada, so delicious. I also get every so often the Nutella and bananas which I mean you can never go wrong with those flavors. The fries idk what they put in them but they are so addicting, before I know it I finish the whole thing. The service is great, the people are friendly. Parking is a big things for me and this area has plenty of it in the shopping center where it's located. Overall amazing empanadas.

First time I was at the restaurant with a group of friends trying the empanadas for the first time…read moreto see if I wanted to order for a party on the weekend. We enjoyed the empanadas, I think for our group of 5 we ordered at least 20 empanadas and 3 plates to try. I asked a man behind the counter I need a order for 2/3 dozen on Sunday around 12pm. He said not a problem, I should call Sunday at 10 to place the order. I asked "are you sure" he responded it would only take 20 minutes. Problem number 1: No one was answering the phone Sunday morning, I called multiple times. Problem number 2: It take forever to place the order via the website AND there is a superfluous "support local fee" that cannot be opted out. I want this refunded. As someone who invited the group to dinner there Wed where we spent at least $150ish to my order for Sunday around $170, how dare a "support local fee" be added that could have been avoided if someone answered the phone. Problem number 3: The order was 30 mins late. Lack of personal awareness regarding your capability to answer phones and prepare orders on time is a problem. My first and second experience was so vastly different, beyond disappointing, on a day where I am putting things together to host a party it caused unnecessary stress I sent an email and didn't hear back and wanted to post my experience.