I haven't been here in awhile but decided to get some lunch to go. We had the el pastor taco plate…read moreand had chips and dip while waiting for our food. It was delicious!!! My friend has never been here and she was raving on how good it was, thanking me for recommending this place. The receptionist was friendly and helpful. Heidi was the one who took our order. She's so sweet, happy to serve and professional. Service is excellent. I like their set-up with lots of booths. I also like that they have a bar. I will definitely come back.

Food was really good, service was very good. Price is reasonable…read more Came with our dog and they have accommodations for clients with pets.

2 Pupusa 1 Platain and a Drink for $15 feels like such a value…read moreThe softest most delicate pupusa I have ever had with so much filling! Highly recommend the jalapeño and queso, but the squash/queso or the herb and queso are also fantastic. Staff was very friendly and the food is very fresh. Don't be put off by the location being in the mall, it's easy to find parking and the food feels very authentic. Parking near the mall entrance by Ross leads you right into the food court.

Always amazing- how do you beat $5.20 for a huge papusa, homemade salsa, and coleslaw? The workers…read moreare always nice and I like people watching in the mall. 10/10!

We have not written a review for a while, but have to review Chicha's. It was amazing. I had the…read moreClassico Lomo Saltado for lunch. It is a substantial meal consisting of perfectly grilled steak, vegetables, rice, savory sauce and a fried egg. The steak was amazing, very flavorful, tender, high quality meat. The vegetables - tomatoes, peppers, onions and (perhaps an abundance of) French fries were cooked just right. The sauce was very flavorful. The rice was a good foil to that. The egg probably makes it authentic but was not the stand out. I would order this again in a second. I took half of it home. My wife had the pork belly appetizer and plantain side. She raved about it, especially the plantains. The sauce with the plantains was perfect. The sauce with the pork belly was quite spicy and she replaced it with another sauce that they had. She again would re-order this. Service was great - educational and polite. It was efficient, though the restaurant was a lull period so can't comment on busy times. The space was inviting. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They have a wine and beer bar, but not a full liquor license. We found this a delight and it will be one of our go to restaurants in mid town Sacramento.

I'm a big fan of Peruvian food, so when I came across Chica I had to give it a try! The seafood…read morepaella was good, although it wasn't quite what I expected from a traditional paella. It had more of a risotto consistency, but the seafood was still tasty. The lomo saltado, though, was on point! Great seasoning, tender meat, and the fries were exactly what I wanted. One surprise was finding out this location doesn't have beer on draft. Apparently, the Midtown location does, so we may have to check that one out next time. Overall, a solid Peruvian spot and definitely somewhere I'd come back to try more dishes.

Amazing papusas. Some of the best I've ever had…read more Cheesy on the inside and crisp on the outside. These were heaven sent. Went with birria for one and carnitas for the other. The birria was so damn good. Carnitas was really good too, the meat was a bit hard at times. I came with a friend and after we ordered there was an almost 30 minute wait. I was getting a bit restless but the place was busy and the food is made fresh. We were also served tortilla chips with frijoles as a sort of appetizer while we waited. They serve beer here as well. Not the biggest restaurant but the server was nice and friendly. Restaurant clean as well. Would definitely be worth visiting again.

The Spot That Made Me Fall in Love with Pupusas…read more This is the place that made me fall in love with a pupuseria. My wife and I were out one day, decided to try something new, and found this gem up the street from our church. One thing I always look for with cultural cuisine is who's actually eating there. When you walk into a place and see people who grew up in that culture enjoying the food, it tells you everything you need to know about authenticity. This spot checks that box. It feels like the kind of food you'd get at a friend's house, not just something made to look the part. The staff was friendly and personable, which made the experience even better. Now, let me set expectations--this isn't the kind of place where your water glass is getting refilled every five minutes. But you can grab a soda or a horchata and you're good to go. The open kitchen is a big part of the experience. You can see everything being made, and more importantly, you can smell it. You start eating with your nose before the food even hits the table. You take it in with your eyes, and then your taste buds finish the job. I've recommended this place to a few people, and they've gone back again and again. That says a lot. If you like authentic food and want something that feels real--not staged--I think this could easily become one of your new favorite spots.

My friends and I came to this spot on a whim and we love this hidden gem…read more As soon as you walk in you can smell the spices and see the guava/guava + cheese rolls. Hostess was friendly, prompt, and seated us quickly. I love the inside decor and the feeling of being on the island. I plan to come back again and introducing this spot to my other friends! I hope they open a location closer to midtown Sacramento, I'm sure it'd be a hit

A friend recommended this Cuban place. She really enjoyed it and it was right in the neighborhood…read more This was my second visit to this venue. The last time I visited, I remember the locals there talking with the owners. Several saying that they are regular customers and how happy they were with the food. It's a fairly small restaurant at a strip mall off of Watt Ave. A cozy little place and the owners ( who speak Spanish ) are happy to serve you. You won't be disappointed with the food. The food is prepared well, great Caribbean flavor, and simply delicious.

This is one of our favorite spots! The steak saltado is absolutely delicious--full of flavor and…read morealways a great choice. If you're looking for another must-try option, enjoy the buffet, which offers a great variety of tasty choices for everyone. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the environment is clean, comfortable, and inviting. The shop is a fun place to ick up gifts. It's a place where you can enjoy amazing food and great service every time. Highly recommend!

I was excited to finally try this place with my husband. We came in for an early dinner during the…read moreweek and it wasn't busy at all. We had a very friendly waiter. I didn't want to write this review but I had a concern about something about the menu. I ordered the tequenos de pollo as an appetizer and the menu didn't say anything about it having cheese in which was perfect. I got the order and it in fact had cheese. I'm lactose intolerant and really sensitive to dairy so I asked about the cheese being in it. He confirmed it was in there, so I asked if they can just take it back- the waiter said no. I then asked if they can just take it off the bill because I couldn't eat it. He said no to that too. My husband doesn't eat meat and my son is lactose intolerant so it was going to be food wasted and money down the drain. I was pretty shocked because I've never been to a restaurant where they can't reasonable accommodate the guest. I then ordered my entree and the chicken was very dry and overcooked. I was not satisfied but I knew they wouldn't let me swap it for something else. Unfortunately I'm not going to rush to come back. The waiter was friendly enough but not accommodating. I get nervous when it comes to food allergies because now I know that some restaurants aren't disclosing food allergens which is actually not allowed. There are folks out here with life threatening allergies, so these places need to be careful. I'm glad I'm not one of those people but it's still disappointing.

It's an adventure trying the dishes I haven't tried…read more We ordered the fried whole dish I wouldn't normally ordered and I'm soooo glad we did. The fish was fried crispy outside with perfect salt and pepper seasoning. The inside was juicy and fresh. The sauce came with plenty of seafood like scallops and calamari. While I was eating it, I already think of ordering this dish again next time!! The empanadas is yummy. The pastry wasn't doughy which is exactly I like. The green sauce came with it definitely made it even better. The short rib and bean dish was good. I like the seasoning and think it would go well with lamb too. The short rib was a little dry to me but the overall taste is still good. I'm definitely looking forward to get the whole fish again and try different dishes!

Even though I've never had Peruvian food before and can't speak to its authenticity, the food…read morequality here truly exceeded my expectations. We tried the seafood and filet mignon entrées. Both were expertly prepared and delicious; the portion of the seafood is generous, and the filet mignon in particular was cooked to absolute perfection, neither overcooked nor too raw. Both dishes featured rice cooked in completely different styles that worked wonderfully. The service was attentive, and the overall ambiance and environment were lovely. If you're tired of the usual pizza or American fare in the area, this is definitely a spot worth trying!