We wanted to stay downtown and were craving papusas. After weighing several options, we landed on…read moreSabor Latino. None of us had ever been, so we had no idea what to expect. This spot was tucked away, and I'm told the building was formerly an iHop? However the chairs looked like they belonged to an Asian restaurant because they had an image of ramen on them. There was plenty of seating and plenty of screens to watch games or telenovelas. When we stepped inside we were immediately greeted and asked to sit anywhere. (We were greeted in Spanish, and it seems like that was the primary language spoken there. So if you're not that fluent in Spanish, be prepared to either bring someone with you who is or brush up on the basics.) They got us menus and we were able to get what we came for -- PAPUSAS! They gave us complimentary chips and salsa while we waiting. And brought out two tubs of condiments for the papusas -- salsa de rojo y curtido (a pickled cabbage mixture). These tubs were huge, but were perfect to pass around the table. I ordered the papusa loca, which was truly massive and did not disappoint. There were peppers in it, but it was the right amount of spice. Really enjoyed it! Go give the a visit!

Visiting Bakersfield for work. Decided to get Salvadoran food for dinner. Found this spot on Yelp…read more Went there and it is located in a shady part of town. The building next-door is unoccupied and looks creepy . The restaurant windows are covered with graphics so you can't see inside and I wasn't sure if it was opened or not due to this. After entering the hostess came up to me I was sat right away. There was one other couple there. Order was taken food came out in a timely manner. I waited about 15 minutes. First time I've been to a Salvadoran restaurant where they actually brought out a tub of the cabbage and a tub of the sauce. Food was excellent. The only issue is I had to wait about 15 minutes to get my check. Other than that definitely a great spot to eat if you want some Salvadoran food.

My wife and I hit up the food truck spot on rosedale and wanted to try something from each truck…read more We had just had some delicious fish tacos and the ones on the truck looked great!This is one of those times were mine eyes do deceive me. The fish tacos looked good but the taste was not up to par. We tried ordering one and the gentlemen told us that they only did them in 3's. That was weird but ok. I placed the order and was given a small number that vibrated when your order was ready. when I told my wife she jokingly said it was because fish sticks come in packs of 3. We got a couple of items from the other trucks and waited patiently for the fish tacos. It took the longest out of all the other trucks, which hey no biggie. The tacos came out, they looked pretty. We took a bite and the fish was COLD! On top of that there was something odd about the fish..it was all chopped up ...it legit gave cheap fishstick vibes. My wife is not super picky at all, I am. Both of us agreed we would not order those again. The service was great. The green salsa was great too, but I won't return to buy food for those two reason.

I won't lie, the flavor of the food was good. However, service was not good, the day taking the…read moreorder was rude. Also, I had ordered ceviche shrimp, camarones al veneno, and a canned coke. The total was $40. Which doesn't sound bad but the ceviche was not fully cooked and in a small bowl, the menu states that the Camarones al veneno comes with beans, rice, and side salad. But when the food came out the sides were not given. The plate came with about 8 shrimp. Very overpriced and no receipt was given to see exactly how much each item was. Based on their menu provided online, the total should had been about $30. Would not recommend.

Service by a beautiful woman. Also the food was delicious and made in less time than expected. Cold…read morebeer and beautiful small but relaxing vibe here. Will come back.

Menu says $11 for Torta, but they insisted the real price was $12. Might need to speak better…read moreSpanish to eat here. Service was subpar. Tortas are better at Birria Bros. Not a surprise they place is a ghost town at lunchtime.

I consider myself to be a connoisseur of Bakersfield Mexican food. With that in mind, I had high…read morehopes for El Portal. Unfortunately, I was left feeling very "meh" about my visit. We were seated immediately and staff were all pleasant and accommodating. However, the food was terribly underwhelming. I ordered a sope-steak. The texture of the meat was chewy and it was definitely lacking flavor. My companion ordered a ground beef taco. He reported that the meat seemed dry and again, lacked real flavor. On a positive note, the chips, salsa, and bean dip were quite yummy!

So food here is fresh and hot. The cheese enchilada is gooey and delicious. Salsa and thin chips…read moreare amazing. Salsa on mild size with some chunks. Service is quick but you have to keep asking for refill in salsa. They only give 1 small bowl for the table. Ambiance is where I take a star off. There is a strong sewer odor in the building. Looks like general maintenance is being neglected. The front exterior is unkempt. I would recommend for a quick bite but do not expect to get filled up on salsa and chips.

The food was delicious! Camerons a la diabla was cooked to perfection, not too spicy it was full of…read moreflavor. We also got chile verde and it tasted amazing, it had all the right flavors best I've had! Got 1 chicken and steak taco, it had great flavor and enough seasoning. Everything for $50 including drinks was a great deal! Customer service was fast and friendly

This was our 1st time here been wanting to come for a long time. As we walked in we were quickly…read moregreeted and seated. It wasn't busy at the time we went. The establishment was very nice and clean. Chips and salsa were good too. We ate Chorizo and eggs with rice and beans. I thought the chorizo was packed with flavor and same with the rice. I loved the beans. They were cooked perfect and packed with flavor. We also had the shrimp taco. I loved everything about the taco. It was a bit spicy which I liked. I loved all the textures and shrimp were grilled perfectly too. Go give this place a try . Prices were reasonable as other places.

This place is delicious and reminds me of eating at my mom's house. Absolutely delicious and 1000%…read morerecommended if you want to try some authentic Salvadoran food this is your place. Service is wonderful with staff always willing to provide recommendations if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine. The area is a little suspect but I promise it's worth you to stop and enjoy some amazing Salvadoran food. Food that is kind of a rarity in the Central Valley. Salud

This place is a true diamond in the rough! It's in a completely unassuming strip of shops between a…read moremassage parlor and a tax prep service, but it has everything you could ever want in a pupuseria. The staff is a very friendly bunch of baddies who are a complete delight. The photos don't do the place justice. Everything was hot and so fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to return.

Another Togo order and again no complaints! Tried something a bit different but still delicious…read more The food was hot and fresh, ready when said, and always hits the spot. Will continue to keep coming back :)

1 star for service and ambience and 5 stars for food…read more The food here is always great and worth the price. The service, however, is awful. When you place your order, you need to know exactly what you want. If you ask a question, make sure it's a good one, otherwise you'll be told to please be ready when you order. If only the food came out as fast as the front desk lady expects you to order. My take is the lady taking order's are probably being paid minimum wage while handling the work of two or three people. They have three cooks in the back, so they get a lot of orders, but they don't want to hire more help and the front staff takes it out on the customers. Expect to wait around 30 minutes for your food. The ambiance feels exclusively Peruvian. I say that because when you walk in, the guests and even the cooks on their lunch break will stare. You can usually tell who's not Peruvian because they're not staring. It's best to order takeout. That said, there's a reason people keep coming back despite the horrible service. The food is just that good. They might mess up your order on very rare occasions, and if that happens, you're honestly better off not saying anything. They'll likely get offended instead of fixing it, unless you really stand your ground.

Second time stopping by for drink,but this time I had me a snack. I will be back to actually try…read moresome of their food. This review is from my first and second experience there. Great customer service, great music and great tasting drinks. Ceviche is a solid 10/10. Margarita 10/10 Customer service 10/10 Chips and salsa 10/10 Bean dip 10/10 Very clean and plenty of seating, as I said I will go back to try the food.

Arroz con pollo is one of my favorite dishes. When I read the menu I wasn't too sure as they listed…read moresquash as one of the ingredients. I gave it a try and it's by far my new favorite! The flavors were amazing. The people were super friendly. I'll be back, you should go too!