In love with this place. Started with the chips and salsa and guacamole. The chips were literally right out of the fryer. Hot! The salsa was so fresh and bursting with flavor. (That sounds cheesy but it's true. I'm asking myself "why don't all other restaurants use this high quality of ingredients") The guac was fresh and flavorful altho I prefer my guac chunky. The salsa bar is fabulous too! Pickled veggies, salsas, pico. Then our food...we can't wait to try more on the menu. I totally understand why it has 5 stars! Ambiance was authentic feeling and comfortable. Felt like I could be in Guatemala. :) Service was attentive and friendly. They serve Topo Chico by the bottle to just drink! (I love it as a NA/Zero Proof alcohol alternative) read more

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Good food, great service, reasonable prices. Good selection and options for most diets. You won't be sorry you stopped here.

wow. $38 for two take out entrees. one little drumstick and a quarter of a thigh with tons of gravy. a few potatoes and carrots. side of rice and semi braised red cabbage. two (homemade) tortillas for $18? a generous iceberg salad. no dressing, one really small chile relleno, rice and beans. $18? flavor of both entrees good. ouch on the price and portions. read more

I can't believe this is the first time that we have been to this wonderful establishment , Clean , personable and authentic . Food was very fresh , cooked excellent. We will for sure be returning. read more

Authentic Central American Guatemalan food. Very friendly people too! Typical home cooked food and decor. Portions are large and make me stuffed. Come for homemade food! read more

I was just driving by and saw this place had pupusas, so I had to stop! I got the cheese with loroco pupusa -- a little different from the traditional Salvadoran style, but still really tasty. I also tried the beef chile relleno, which came with rice, beans, and salad. Super filling and full of flavor. My family ordered taquitos and the chuleta al estilo chapín -- they were happy with everything! The service was friendly too. Overall, a great spot. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

I must concur with the other reviews- this restaurant is a great find! So....I, unfortunately, am not yet familiar with Guatemalan cuisine enough to remember the names of what we ate - I apologize so much! I can confirm everything we ate was fresh, delicious, and definitely unique from any of the other South-of-the-border meals around. Friends we had dinner with love it so much, they've eaten here twice in one week (& it's a 20-minute drive from home) read more

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Very friendly staff. There is a great variety of options on the menu. Our entrees came out fresh, hot, and timely. It's also good for groups as the restaurant has a lot of seating. read more

Absolutely delicious. Very unique and large menu. I had the papusas. Spelling on that is Probably a trainwreck, but the papusas were delicious. Definitely an authentic hole in the wall, and different from your average everyday Mexican restaurants. We were in town for the US Open, great to find the lil gem. read more

El Chapin - Aberdeen - Quality chips and salsa! Tons of salsa chooses as well. - Latin American Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

What a fantastic place! Authentic food and great service! We will be back and highly recommend this place! read more

The Churrasquito Chapin was great. It was fun for the kids, too - lots of interesting snacks and candy (and a cool bar). read more

El Chapin - Aberdeen - a plate of mexican food - Latin American Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

I highly recommend this new establishment to our community. The authentic family- run Guatamalan restaurant is friendly and inviting the moment walk in. The soup is excellent. The chicken bone flavor is perfectly infused with its contents of squash, celery, and carrots. The chicken is moistly wrapped with its crispy skin. The flavor profile was slightly bland but was expressed with their homemade sauces from their condiment bar. Although the steak looks dry, it was flavorful and fragrant. All the sides are perfect. Definitely a jewel! read more

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Our first visit and last. We ordered a margarita, The margarita had a hair in it, it happens. But they bought me the same glass, it had my lipstick on it., they charged us for it. We also ordered ceviche - wow super strong tomato sauce taste, only shrimp and tons of tomatoes. Not worth the visit. read more

This hidden little gem is one of the best places in Aberdeen! Welcoming to all service is quick and efficient. Food is absolutely fresh and incredible! Feel free to sit outside or inside here both are great! read more

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This place has become a favorite for my family. Their mango margaritas are phenomenal. Instead of water down juice and tequila, it tastes like it has the Jumex mango nectar in it which elevates those mango flavors! I love getting the fried fish and trying it with the different salsas. Their pupusas are also delicious. If I could live on those pupusas and mango margs, I probably would. The service is excellent and they always answer all of us questions. If you want a laid back experience that goes beyond the usual tacos and margs, this place is it! read more

El Chapin - Aberdeen - Latin American Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

This restaurant is gorgeous. I ordered the marinated pork, some of the best food I've had in my life. I've never had Guatemalan food, and this was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is happy and wonderful!! read more

Yum is the best way to describe this food. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean. The wait staff are beyond helpful! This is a must try restaurant you won't be disappointed. My one year-old grandson has extreme food allergies. He was able to eat several different items because they don't use peanut oil, eggs or cashews. He received fresh fruit with his kids $4.99 meal. I'm thinking of going back later on this week read more

El Chapin - Aberdeen - An amazing chicken lunch for $12.95. It was so good I ordered two for dinner. - Latin American Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

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I'm sorry I didn't take pictures but it was delicious!!Gustavo was our waiter/bartender and was great. He helped with explaining dishes, great recommendations etc. it was a fun experience too - great music...we're back soon for sure! read more

To start....absolutely delicious! What a great restaurant this is; friendly welcoming family atmosphere and incredible authentic Guatemalan food! We were unfamiliar with Guatemalan cuisine but it's absolutely delicious. Our server was extremely helpful in explaining the different dishes and ultimately making a recommendation. Be sure to come hungry, you'll be well fed and have food to take home. Save room the homemade desserts! The churros were a delicious and perfect end to the meal. We'll definitely be back soon and I highly recommend this little hidden gem! read more

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The food and service is so good! I first tried pupusas in Guatemala and love them. This place makes them from scratch and I love pairing it with the pickled bar they have! Also their margaritas are the bomb! read more

Saturday and Sunday brunch Best in Area! I had Huevos Rancheros. The choices are mind blowing. Everything everyone ordered was beautiful and delicious. read more

The food was absolutely delicious the staff was so friendly my friend and I came in at 11am as soon as they opened today and was greeted sat down and had a wonderful time everyone made sure we were happy with our time there and the food was the best food I've had in Moore county in a long time. I will be back and bringing more family and friends! read more

El Chapin - Aberdeen - Churrasquito chapin - Latin American Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

Food is very tasty! They have a fresh salsa bar! Service is excellent! The beef in the stew was very tender! read more

El Chapin - Aberdeen - El Guadito with homemade tortillas! - Latin American Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

Go hungry because this place isn't going to skimp on the portions. The tamales, the churrasquitos, the GUACAMOLE!!!!!!! Absolutely delicious and I'm thrilled to have this little place close by! read more

This place is AMAZING there food was delicious the waiters were really nice there mini shop had awesome food when your done eating there my stomach hurt I recommend this place read more

Ordered lunch yesterday, amazing!! I had the Polo En Pepian. I had to stop myself from drinking the sauce with a straw. It was so incredible and the homemade corn tortillas were perfect. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Nice food, good portion size, casual dining. Have eaten in and had take out and both were very good. Highly recommend.

Service was very friendly and quick. The food was some of the best that we've had in a while in Moore County. Plantains, salsa, and guacamole were incredible. Margarita was great. My only complaint was that it's quite warm inside on a 90 degree evening. read more

This was my first time eating Guatemalan food and our server gave us great recommendations. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was fun and inviting. Highly recommend it to any and everyone! read more

Great service and food. If you want Guatemalan food, this is the place to be. Central America atmosphere.

OMG this place is the bomb! It's always super fresh and just oozes "home made". I've never been to Guatemala but if the people are as friendly as the staff are here and the food is as good then I'm going to check in to airfare! Go here now! read more

Food was best in the area HANDS DOWN! We've lived here for over a year and haven't found anything amazing til now. The food was fresh, so much flavor, you can tell it's made with love. Highly highly recommend!! read more

Everything is homemade & so good! Best salsa in Moore County! Order the La parillada Pará dos (dish for 2) and you won't be disappointed 10/10 read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Well done and superb presentation! Portions are generous! Restaurant looks clean and well kept!