Amazing tasty delicious food that I highly recommend for everybody to come seven days a week…read more There's great drink the bars to come and relax. They also have amazing chicken steak, T-bone and so much more I love their chicken breast, their beans, their tortillas as well I the queso fresco! AMAZING service & amazing waitress

Me giving this place a 2-star review is honestly me being nice. The service was horrible…read more We walked in and the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told to sit anywhere, which was fine, but then we ordered 2 waters and a passion fruit margarita and waited almost 30 minutes just to get them. On top of that, the drink order was wrong. She served us what tasted like salty mango juice -- and I say "juice" because there was absolutely no alcohol in it. Then we ordered a simple meal: a few chicken tacos, pork tacos, and an order of chicharrón. Somehow that still took 30-45 minutes, and the order was missing items when it finally arrived. That's crazy for an order of 4 chicken tacos and 4 pork tacos. The tacos honestly weren't even that good either. The only thing that was actually good was the chicharrón. People always say "good food takes time," and sure, that's understandable when a restaurant is busy. But this place wasn't even halfway full. There were plenty of open tables inside and outside, so the wait made no sense -- especially considering the food wasn't worth it.

The food at El Típico Guanaco on Pembroke was absolutely amazing! Everything tasted authentic and…read morecomforting, honestly like I was eating a home-cooked meal back home. Fatima made our service feel so warm and homey, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!

Great Pupusas! The restaurant is a bit dark at night. It must be new owners as it doesn't resemble…read morethe picture!

Came for breakfast and were seated quickly! I got the huevos rancheros with toast. Love that it…read morecomes with crema, refried beans, cheese and platanos maduros. I also got pineapple juice, which was fresh and delicious! Definitely recommend this place!! Wonderful attentive service, delicious food that comes out quick and all for great prices!

Basically I was in the area searching for a café and found this one. Very good menu with…read moretraditional Salvadorian meals. Took a seat at the counter and wanted a beef empanada. The server said it may take 10-15 minutes to prepare. I assume by this long time frame that the food is made fresh to order, but that is way too long for one empanada so had to settle for a hot espresso. The presentation was basic but I liked the separate shot of espresso on the side of the pre-poured non-logo styro cup. The espresso tasted great with a heavy roasty aroma. The gender assigned ADA compliant bathroom was clean with split white and olive painted walls and brown ceramic tile floors.

Sandra was our server today. She greeted us as soon as we walked in and brought us menus. I started…read moreoff with the Horchata. I like when the Horchata is potent with less milk. It was nice, dark and refreshing. I ordered 2 chicken and cheese pupusa. They were huge! I ended up eating only one there and I had one to take home for later. My daughter ordered steak with rice and beans. The meat was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. It's a nice place to stop in for lunch and very affordable. Both of our meals were only $30. There's plenty of parking right out front and the food was served quickly.

THEY ROB YOUR MONEY SECRETLY! they will add a tip charge for pick up orders! Do not I repeat do not…read morecome here

My first visit to El Portal and I was not disappointed! I order El Tipico con Carne for $14.99…read morewhich included, a flavorful piece of steak, cheese, two tortillas, eggs (either scrambled or fried, ripe plantains, crema (Honduran sour cream), AVOCADO, beans, AND pickled red onions and carrots. Absolutely cannot forget their green salsa! Big bang for a small price! Will definitely be ordering from here again

The food is ok, the baleadas are huge but very doughy. There are better places nearby. The service…read moreis ok, the food takes a long time even though it may not be crowded. There's plenty of parking but it floods heavily when it rains. The place is big and the vibes are good.

I had no idea this place has been around for so many years. I stopped by here to enjoy some of…read moretheir beef steak soup and it was ON FIRE DELICIOUS!!!! Located in a very quiet area, this place almost seems to be hidden if you don't find them online. I also noticed they allow advertising for rooms for rent by the front door of the place. The environment is very dark but very peaceful as though you're in someone's quiet house residence having lunch from an old lady who cooked for you since they have a TV on low with the central ac on. Comfy! I also ordered maduros which weren't hot and it came with delicious Central American sour cream. I absolutely love it here and it's very big inside. At first I noticed this place needed a makeover but then ...I really wasn't worried about how ugly it looked inside, just their food. Everyone was really friendly too. Quiet, cozy establishment. I felt good eating here. Best thing it's not too pricey!

Sopa de rest... To die for!! Beef soap...pa' morirse!!…read moreMy husband gets it often, its plain simple yet delicious.

Came back to bring some friends, and everyone agreed this was the best meal of the night! This…read moreplace definitely isn't a hidden gem anymore--it was packed. There was a large party that seemed to cause major delays, and we ended up waiting about an hour for our food. Thankfully, the drinks were strong, so we had a great time catching up while we waited. We started with the guacamole, which was incredibly fresh and addictive. I ordered the Fresh Herbs Swai, and although they were out of the coconut rice, the dish was still flavorful and delicious. We also tried the Cuban 4 Leches cake and flan, and both were pretty good. Despite the long wait, this remains one of my favorite low-key spots. The food never disappoints, and I plan to return whenever I'm in the area.

We came here after the World Cup final match expecting to have a nice dinner. The first couple of…read moredishes, including the nachos, were actually pretty good. Everything changed when our fajitas arrived. We ordered the Mixed Fajitas with beef steak, shrimp, and chicken. After we'd been eating for a while, my husband suddenly said the steak smelled and tasted spoiled. I realized I had noticed an odd smell when I ate a piece earlier, but I thought maybe it was just me. Then one of our friends said she thought it tasted bad too and had actually spit it out into a napkin. We immediately called the server over. He took the entire cast-iron fajita skillet back to the kitchen and said he would check with the chef. After a long wait, he came back and told us that both the chef and the prep cook insisted there was nothing wrong with the steak because it had been cut just yesterday. They claimed the "smell" was coming from the sauce. We asked them to bring us the sauce separately. We all tasted it, and the sauce had absolutely no bad smell at all. It clearly wasn't the source of the problem. Even then, they refused to acknowledge that anything was wrong with the steak, but they could remake the meat if we want. We then asked to speak with the manager. A young manager came over, we asked if any of them has tasted the beef steak left in the fajitas skillet, she said she believed us tasted and smelled it but she simply repeated the same explanation. She said they were a family-owned business that cared deeply about their reputation, so the meat had to be fresh. Her solution remained unchanged, she can bring us a remake of the meat. By that point, we had already finished most of the meal. What good would another plate do? We weren't asking for more food--we wanted them to acknowledge the issue and handle it appropriately. The ending was honestly unbelievable. They took just $6 off the entire bill, saying they had removed the cost of the steak from the fajitas. I've never experienced a resolution like that at any restaurant. The only conclusion I can come to is that this is a tourist area in Fort Lauderdale. They saw that we were visitors, figured we'd be leaving town soon, and simply didn't care about making things right because we'd probably never be back anyway. I haven't left reviews at Yelp for many years, but I'd like to share this experience. Hopefully it helps others decide whether they want to take the risk of dining here.

Great food for a great price! I discovered this El…read moreSalvadorian restaurant by accident. Starving after a day in the sun, we popped in to check it out. From the outside, the building looks a little run down but once inside you could never tell. We ordered the Super Antojitos Atlakat. This is a loaded plate with carne asada, refried beans, chicharrones, tostones, yuca, and cheese. Each item was filled with bold, comforting flavors with a touch of what felt like home cooking. My friends complimented the crispness of the pork belly. The meal was filling for 3 of us with left overs. Seems like they have a great lunch menu and the prices are very reasonable.

I grew up eating Salvadoran food so when I find a gem that reminds me of childhood, I scream about…read moreit from the rooftops (or Yelp). When I arrived, I was surprised they had more tables than I was expecting. There wasn't a wait, but it was full. They also have counter seating with a tv if you're into that. I ordered pupusas "revueltas." For those who might not know, a pupusa is a traditional Salvadoran dish made from thick corn tortilla stuffed with a mixture of ingredients. "Revueltas" or "mixed/scrambled" which I ordered is a combo of beans, cheese and pork mixture which is blended and filled inside the pupusa. It's served with a type of cabbage salad and tomato sauce. So good. I also ordered a tamale which was delicious as well. This is my go-to place when I'm looking for Salvadoran. Try it!

A hidden gem! Picking up where the last business left off, this restaurant offers food authentic to…read moreits culture. Attempting at something simple, I ordered the chicken with plantains. I was wowed at the portion and fullness as this entrée had different layers of flavor starting from a cabbage slaw that seemed to be a palate cleanser as I ate along. On top of the cabbage was a layer of plantains. These plantains were drenched in the juices of the stewed chicken that sat on top. The pickled onions and crumbled cheese added more unique flavor. This layered entrée was delicious from start to end; I still have plenty of leftovers. The service was quick, and I could tell there was a language barrier, but I will still able to communicate with the hostess. The ambience of the place could use a little razzle dazzle, but I will be back to try something else. Niiice!

Came with my husband our son & our friend Grace to have some lunch. Food was very good & good…read moreprices I tried pupusas for the first time it was a bean and cheese very flavorful just wish they had some with shredded beef or chicken because some people don't like pork just as a option. The music was a little loud in there to and I asked the server to turn it down but I think she just ignored me so that was a little rude just considering because my son was 5 months at the time

Amazing food the ambiance and staf were super nice huge baliadas deff coming back for the happy…read morehour and the soup

What horrible service, I would never recommend this place, no manager ever if you need it, the…read morewaitress are so rude, & no only that they add the tip without knowledge. The other day my friend paid the bill and gave a good amount of tip but they already add it, so he didn't know and still added a tip.