This place was a nice find! Very large eating spaces with a lot of table size choices! A few TVs…read morefor sports viewing! Even had a bar with seating. The staff were very authentic and sweetly attentive! My grilled steak was quite tender and tasty! the refried beans were actually some of the best refried beans I've ever had! The rice was tasty as well! I strongly recommend if you crave Honduran, Mexican, El Salvadoran , Guatemalan, or even Costa Rican dishes! You won't be disappointed!!! Street parking! Clean restrooms!

Really looked forward to eating at La Cabana's on my birthday Jan 12th. Mari seated us and was…read moreextremely attentive. Food was very disappointing. All the meat was overcooked. Tamales were great and both my wife and I said "we should try again"! We both were disappointed, but maybe the cook had a bad day. I liked the Ambience as well as the service. The food was totally unimpressive.

Cute space! Good music. Great service. The agua naturales were absolutely delicious. We tried the…read moresoursop and passion fruit, they tasted just like what they were supposed to. We started with Anafre, a honduran bean and cheese dip. It was so good, we should have gotten chorizo on it but forgot. We weren't mad at it though. I ordered a pupusa (bean and cheese) and my husband had their ribs. The pupusa was delicious, this might be were I go for those from now on over here. The ribs came with beans and fried plantains. They were like short ribs with a homemade BBQ sauce. We cannot wait to go back and try their other menu items.

There's definitely room for improvement with the service. But the food was delicious…read more I'll definitely try this place again.

I came here wanting more homestyle cooking on my first visit And they did not disappoint. My first…read moreimpression coming inside was a welcoming one. Have come here several times since then. Located by the troubled part of Aurora Ave N, they are a nice refuge from the chaos often happening outside their doors further down the street. It seems this restaurant could add an outside grill and drinks and there would be an incredible party. The staff seem to tone down the current atmosphere. Would love to have a grilled meat, arepas and drink cerebration. Just feel the staff are holding back on meat and drink party time. Or, it is just my wistful thinking about what happens when they close. First,I ordered the Guacamole and chips. Ooh, guacamole was freshly made to order and so good. I inhaled this. Found this fresh and delicious. Probably not South American, but I have no clue. Ordered some Arapeas, these were nicely filled with different meats and cheese. Could have made a meal of these, they were fresh, handmade and cooked to order.Love any type of cornmeal deliciousness. Next, had ://www.yelp.com/menu/el-patio-seattle/item/bandeja-paisa. It appears meat is well done in South America. Delicious, but quite chewy. So I enjoyed this place, to come and have home style food. I was given great service and even better food. Nice atmosphere. Bright and happy, transforms you from gloomy Seattle to a place of warmth. I refrained from ordering more drinks and coaxing staff into an impromptu party. I'm impressed with their food and drink selections.

I wanted to try this place for a small lunch while out working and my test for this kind of cuisine…read moreis a Papusa. Like Mexican restaurants if you can make a good taco, a lot of the other food is worthwhile. I got it to go and when I got to eat I basically had to deconstruct it so I pick out the bad parts. I ordered a chicharon con queso papusa. I really know chicharrones well and regularly buy them from small carnicerias and Philippine delis and though the style is somewhat different from place to place I know what is good and not. This was a bunch of fat gristle mostly with a weird cheese consistency. My first clue in this horribly dangerous neighborhood was the outside but I didn't trust my gut. Instead I punished it! I'm not sure if El Patio is named after the big outdoor area in front that is right on the worst part of Aurora with hookers and homeless but it's a horribly run down building. That doesn't always deter me if the food is good. I also felt like they don't like white people or perhaps the attitude from the lady was just because I got a small order to go?? I've noticed now that their reviews going back to say 8 years ago show generally good reviews and pictures of outside that show brightly painted patio type seating and umbrellas and a clean exterior. Fast forward to now and the place is a dump that shows that they don't care. I truly felt that in their service and food and many more recent reviews say the same. I call this "alternatives to traditional Mexican food" and there are so many other great choices for that in our area!

This Salvadoran restaurant is Located on state street. Easy to find, at a 4 way stop. Lots of…read moreparking in back of the restaurant. Let them know if it's pick up or eating in. If eating in they will seat you. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and personal are very friendly! Serving sizes are huge and food is delicious! Next time I'm in Marysville, I'll definitely revisit. Give them a try, you love the food and receive great service.

Hole in the wall place near some more heavy trafficked strip malls and restaurants. Stopped for…read morelunch on way up to Vancouver and tried the pupusas, empanada and the torta. All three choices were excellent and we would definitely return again when in the area. Good service, quality food and prices were reasonable.

Been loving this place, since before the beginning! I've been good friends with the owner, for…read moreseveral decades now and I continue to go there several times a month, because their food and drinks an vibe are always that good!!! When you go, definitely start with a signature MOJITO or 2, chat up with neighboring tables or the staff, then order up an appetizer, like the Empanadas, Ceviche or Tostones, then one of their large entrees! Ohhh...how I love their Shredded Beef or Lechon! Once you're done with your meal and order another mojito, definitely check out their postres/desserts menu! While I'm partial to their FLAN, my next favorite is definitely their Tres Leches! This will round out your savory/sweet palate and will go home super full and happy! I promise! Hope you check them out! ¡Salud Amigos!

Neighborhood gem... warm environment through the wait staff... everyone works together to ensure…read moreeveryone is getting service. Main focus is on the regular clients. Met at the door with I'm assuming the owner. Ordered Millionaires Mojito- great drinks! Cerviche- nice dish Marinated steak dish- excellent flavor Roasted pork dish- tender dish ... ... no complaints

Best food truck in the Seattle area in my opinion. The chicken pastelitos are my favorite, but the…read moretacos, Honduran enchiladas, taquitos, everything I've had has been incredible. They have indoor seating in the building right next door to the truck if you don't want to eat outside/if it's raining. 10/10 recommend

10/10 Delicious and "different " I think Central American…read morecuisine is on the rise in PNW with other gems like Cabaña. I Was Really, Surprise With The Service de Cleaning Less. You can tell it's owned by young people because their social media game is good. Their color palette is fun and the plate presentation looks very "American" friendly. Prices are good too. Flavor wise really authentic using old school grandma recipes. Was a bit skeptical about them having tacos (which are Mexican) but owner explained is to have some friendly food truck items for the region and mom's husband is Mexican. They let me have a Birria taco and it was great. The tortilla was really soft and tasty. Definitely will keep coming back and I encourage everyone in the area to try it.

I had written a review on the original location. I heard they sold the place. We stopped by here…read moreafter many years of being away... and wishing, missing this food badly. This is the best burrito in all of Tacoma/Lakewood!!! I tell everyone to try them. People don't know what they are missing, because they are just getting pupusas. Who would think they would have great burritos. So, these are not like any other burritos, because they are not Mexican. They use their delicious black beans, their white rice with a few little veg, sour cream, onions, cilantro, you can get really good chile sauce if you want it spicy. The sauce is so good. No cheese... can you believe it? Cheese is not even needed. You can get chicken or carne asada, or like we got, no meat and they will add avocado slices. I really wanted no meat, and platano frito added. This is what we used to get, and it's great. They should add a no meat option to the menu, and also the platano option. Everyone that loves unique delicious burritos, come check this place out. The guy that took my order was friendly, and even made our burrito half no cilantro. Thanks! They get busy.

Pupusas tasted great and the staff was nice when they took down my order, but genuinely :/ because…read morevery little napkins given and only a plastic fork in my bag? I ordered to-go, and I am genuinely surprised that they do not have more condiments available, especially with the salsa as I got 4 pupusas. No wet wipe, which may be asking for a lot, but at least make it up with the paper napkins. I love that it is near base, but u might as well order to eat-in the restaurant. That way u get all that u need. Better inspection on my end could have been done, but just :o at the...stinginess. That sounds like a harsh word, I know, but how else do I describe it...?

First time having Salvadoran Pupusas and it won't be the last!…read moreSo delicious and made to order by a lovely group of people! We sampled the revueltas (pork, beans, cheese), loroco con queso (a special flower), calabazitas (squash), and chicharrón (pork) pupusas. We ate them with a generous amount of curtido (a fantastic pickled, slightly spicy cabbage slaw condiment.) Ingredient driven and freshly made. So happy to see they were so busy, as well. Full Stars! We will make this a weekly meal!

Second time in and again lucky enough to beat the lunch rush. I liked the tacos the first time but…read moretoday we were all about the pupusas. We had the loroco con queso and beef/chicken - they brought the basket with the salsas and cabbage salad which I think is the best cabbage salad I've had at a pupuseria. Ambiance is still super charming and feels like the special local place that it is.