The Pupusa is the national dish of El Salvador, Cental American. They are a cross between tamales…read moreand quesadillas. They are a masa dough cakes (cornmeal flour) that is mixed with water to make a corn masa mixture; thick griddle cake or flatbread They are usually stuffed with delicious things like refried beans, shredded pork, or cheese. Pupusas are traditionally served with curtido, a pickled cabbage slaw, and salsa roja, a tomato-based sauce. Pupuseria is the restaurant that specializes in making and selling pupusas. Just as Taqueria specializes in making and selling tacos. But also can have other items in the menu. Today a friend of mine and myself decided to go try them out for the first time at the Pupuseria Las Delicias in Roanoke, Virginia. This restaurant is housed in a white one storage building with the top painted light blue and white, the colors of the El Salvador flag. In front of the building they have a cozy cemetery outdoor dining area to use in good weather. As we entered the restaurant we were warmly greeted by a young Salvadorian lady who took us to our table and handed us copies of their menu. It was short but with enough items for an opportunity to taste and enjoy Salvadorian food and some non-alcoholic drinks as well. We both ordered an Horchata cold drink and as our main course the Chicharron con Queso (Pork with Cheese) Pupusas. They were served 3 on a plate, accompanied by a jar of curtido mentioned earlier here. I liked the thick texture and the corn, cheese, and pork flavors. The curtido was the perfect side item. And what impressed me most was how filling they were. Since there were no dessert listed on the menu, I already had planned to go elsewhere for dessert. It was a nice first experience having this national dish from El Salvador and I recommend all those reading my review to visit this restaurant and try them out, as well as some of the other items on the menu. You will certainly come out satisfied.

Saw this spot while getting gas and had to check it out, we love Pupuserias, they are amazing and…read more'Las Delicias' did not disappoint. Actually the flavor and amount of meat stuffed into the pupusa is amazing, it's filling, even though it may not look so, they will fool you. They fill the pupusa up with goodness. It's a really cool chill vibe, the restaurant is very clean and decorate me nicely, wish a nice outdoor patio. You should for sure give 'Las Delicias' a try it's beyond good, it's beyond great, it's extraordinary. Come check out the yumminess and see what you've been missing. A Salvadoran delicacy now in your own backyard, don't miss it

Pupusas and a sparkling clean dining space? Yes, please! This restaurant clearly takes pride in…read moretheir business. I really enjoyed the pupusa loca and fried banana dessert on my recent visit. I would like to try the shrimp pupusa next time or maybe the carne asada plate. The service was friendly and efficient. I will definitely be back!

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. So this year I…read moredecided to search for local Hispanic family-owned restaurants and the first one I discovered was a Food Truck specializing in Salvadorian cuisine but also including other Latin American dishes as well. Hidden in a tiny spot off Williamson Road in Roanoke Virginia is the Pupuseria La Chalateca. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And the Pupuseria La Chalateca in Roanoke, Virginia, is the perfect example. The Spanish word La Chalateca refers to a woman from Chalatenango, a department orbits in El Salvador. This Food Truck is owner and operated by a really nice woman from that part of El Salvador, and thus its name. Her sister also works with her here. Located in a small area next to La Oficina Latina, one can hardly notice the Food Truck there. But I followed it's address on my GPS and it lead me to its location with a small three car parking lot, but with plenty of areas to park in its surroundings. As soon as I arrived I walked to the Food Truck which had the menu painted on the truck itself with painted photos of each item. As I was reviewing the menu a very friendly lady opened the window of the Food Truck and gave me a very warm greeting and welcome. I immediately talked to her in Spanish and she was relieved that I spoke her language. After some talk I ended up ordering Pupusas with Chicharron (pork) and Queso (cheese). And to drink I ordered an Horchata. (A typical drink of the area). A pupusa from El Salvador is the nation's beloved national dish: a thick, hand-formed corn tortilla filled with various ingredients like cheese, beans, or pork, then cooked on a griddle until browned. Traditionally served with a tangy cabbage slaw called "curtido" and a mild tomato salsa. In front of the Food Truck was a wooden picnic table with an umbrella to protect customers from the sun. So there was where I ate my food as soon as it was done. The pupusas were the best that I have ever tasted. They were hot, moist and tasty. Who would ever have imagined that food this good would have come out of this food truck! While I was eating several To Go customers ordered and took took their food to go. So obviously the place had already a good clientele. The owner told me that she is looking for a brick and motor place to open a restaurant there. I told her with this excellent cooking I'm sure she'll do well there. In conclusion, I highly recommend this Salvadorian cuisine. The owner/chef, not only is very friendly and has a wonderful personality, but cooks amazingly good. I myself am looking forward to returning real soon to try out her other items from the menu.

For some time now I had been trying to track down a Food Truck called "Empanada Nirvana." I had…read moreheard many good things about this Food Truck, mainly that it had Authentic, Award Winning, Puerto Rican Food and one of the best Empanadas around. Having lived in Puerto Rico for around ten years when I was growing up, I knew very well how flavorful the Puerto Rican cuisine was and how delicious were their empanadas. But this was one of those food trucks that wasn't anchored in a particular spot, but floated around from place to place, and by the time I got the information of where it would be next, it had already been there and gone. But it just so happen to be the day before April 8th, National Empanada Day, when I discovered this food truck owner's telephone number, contacted him, and found out that the following day they would be parked outside the Parkway Brewing Company in Salem, Virginia. So I made plans with the owner to definitely be there to finally try out his food, including his famous empanadas. When I arrived there in my pearl white Lexus the following day, it so happen to be National Empanada Day, and I finally got to see the "Empanada Nirvana" Food Truck. I found his nephew inside the truck making the necessary preparations to open up the truck for business as soon as his uncle returned from doing some errands. The uncle and owner of the Food Truck finally arrived and I had the opportunity of meeting him, after all this time of searching. He was very friendly and welcoming, in the true Puerto Rican Spirit. I found out he was a New York Rican, which means from a Puerto Rican family who grew up in New York. He told me how he was based in Roanoke, Virginia, but his service area also covered Vinton, Salem, Christianberg, Blacksburg, Lynchburg, and Bedford. How his business website was in Facebook and there he had his telephone number posted as well as would post where he would park his Food Truck next and that he was exploring the possibility of someday having a brick and mortar restaurant in Roanoke. How besides the different kinds of empanadas he had for sale, he sometimes also had in his menu specials like Arroz con Gandules and Lechon, and sides like yuca, tostones, and maduros. Tostones being fried green plantains and maduros, fried ripe plantains. I had three of their famous empanadas to try them out: ground beef & cheese, chicken & cheese, and Italian sausage & peppers. First of all, each of them were of a generous size, the size of an authentic Puerto Rican Empanada. The dough was also the authentic one and I know by experience. And the filling was well seasoned, flavorful, and juicy meats and cheese that gave them the magic touch. I got filled up after eating the three of them. After finishing them up I found out that next Wednesday, April 15th their food truck would be stationed at Virginia Western Community College. Now that I have their phone number and the knowledge of how to track their Food Truck location down, I will definitely be dining there more often. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the food truck and the quality of their food, look them up in Facebook, and go try them out. Their empanadas are truly genuine and delicious.

Wow! We love this place, if your taste buds go for Jerk Chicken; you're going to put Ocho Rios on…read moreyour regular places to eat. I ordered a side of fried okra, it's the best you'll find. Rice & beans are another great choice. We've eaten here twice, exceptional both times. Staff is super friendly, prices are reasonable with large portions. Can't wait to go back.

On a gloomy, rainy afternoon, Ocho Rios was the pick-me-up I needed! The jerk chicken and curry…read morechicken dinners came with 2 sides and were so fresh. The dining area was simple and clean amd jamaican music was playing in the background. We were helped by a super friendly young woman who informed us they also deliver with Door Dash and Grub Hub. I went home with lots of leftovers!

This Food Truck is owned by a Honduran couple, Maximo and Jose, and named after Maximo's sister who…read morealso works there. On their time off they work driving for Lyft and one day that I had to take a Lyft, Maximo was my driver and mentioned the food truck, and gave me a copy of their menu that he had just picked up from the print shop. So today, since we are in Hispanic Heritage Month, I decided to go visit this food truck and try it out since the food in the color brochure looked very good and inviting. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And La Cocina de Goyita Food Truck in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Food Trucks are not easy to find. Not all of them are in the same place all the time. Sometimes they move around and advertise where they're going to be in certain dates. Oftentimes they don't have a website of their own for us to find their scheduled days and hours of operation or phone number where we can inquire where they can be reached. But La Cocina de Goyita has it's act together. It uses the address and is listed on the web as being located in the Fresh Asian Super Market off Williamson Road. This address can also be found in their Yelp site. The Food Truck is modern and huge size compared to others. It has plenty of parking and one can also park in the parking lot of a strip mall located next to it. If you're in the mood to eat outdoors, it has three picnic tables covered with a tarp to protect from the sun or rain. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its food, which by the way it specializes in Authentic Honduran Cuisine. On one side of the Food Truck it has its menu with large pictures of the items and their phone number in large print, for I noticed while I was there that they had many customers that called in their order and then came to pick it up. Interestingly enough, I noticed that none of their menus had the prices listed on them. One had to ask before they ordered and if you paid with credit card they will tell you that you would be charged a dollar extra. When I arrived Jose was there and gave me a friendly greeting in the middle of cooking and preparing many phone orders which he had received for pick up. I ordered an Horchata to drink and a Chuleta dish (Pork Chop) as my main entrée. Then I went to eat it at one of the picnic tables. The pork chop was big and thick, well seasoned, and with only a small bone. It was served with rice, refried beans, Honduran cheese, and house salad. To my surprise he also included a large slice of avocado cut in half and a cooked jalapeño pepper. Everything was very good and the price was $16 including the extra dollar for paying with credit card. By the time I paid, Goyita had arrived and I got to meet her. I highly recommend this place for the variety and quality of their food, seasoned and cooked to perfection, and with very friendly service.

No hagan caso a esos comentarios negativos, la comida en la cocina de Goyita está deliciosa!!!!!…read moreCualquier platillo ahí lo preparan muy rico!!! Es comida hondureña, y las MEJORES BALIADAS DE ESTADOS UNIDOS. 100% Recomendable gente :)

For weeks and even months now I had been waiting for this moment, and last week, as I was driving…read moreby the new site of QDOBA Mexican Eats, located across the street from Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke, Virginia, and after seeing a crowd inside, I stopped and asked someone who seemed important, When would the opening-day be? He answered that they were training their employees that day and will be all week long, and that they would open today, Monday, February 23, 2026. So today, around lunch time, I got into my Lexus and drove over there. When I arrived, I was very impressed by their small, cozy, red brick building, that was completely renovated inside, and now had a beautiful contemporary decor. There to greet me behind the counter was a very cordial gentleman, their manager, along with a few young ladies and gentlemen who were all very welcoming and eager to serve. They didn't have a physical menu yet, but you could see an enlarged version of it, high above on backlit signs, which also included videos of some of the food on the menu. But I actually didn't need the menu because between the manager and the employees, they did an excellent job explaining what they had and how to order. Since I had downloaded the QDOBA app, I received a free order of Queso and Chips. To dine I had a Bowl with Brisket as the protein for $12.95 and a portion of Pork added as well for an extra $3.95. Then they had all these items from which you could choose to top it on. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality and variety of the food. As I walked in line in front of the ordering counter I told two young ladies what to add. To drink I had a large Softdrink and for dessert a Chocolate Chip Cookie. All the food was very tasty and delicious. I sat and ate it at their simple, yet elegant and relaxing, contemporary dining room. The manager stop by to check on me and see if everything has been to my liking. Everything was so good and I particularly enjoyed their Chips and Queso. The Chips were thin and crispy and the Queso had some seasoning inside that gave it an amazing taste. Since it was so much, I pour a little over everything in my bowl. I highly recommend this place and definitely think it was worth the wait for the restaurant to open up. Today was the Soft Opening. In two weeks the official Opening will be held.

We've been here twice now, and both visits were top-notch. The service has been consistently…read moreamazing, attentive, friendly, and genuinely accommodating. My wife has alpha-gal, and they went out of their way to make sure her dietary needs were handled carefully, which we really appreciated. On top of that, the food was excellent both times. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to!

There is a new food truck in town. Familia Argentina Food Truck. As soon as I found out about its…read moreopening day, I headed over to their anchor location (the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station) at 3664 Colonial Ave in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke, Virginia. The owners of this family-owned and family-run business are a very warm, friendly, and welcoming Argentinian couple who bring the best of genuine Argentina cuisine to our area. Their menu includes autentic Argentinian Empanadas, which are known around the world as one of the best empanadas. Steak, Chicken, and Chorizo sandwiches. And Argentinian Grill with some of the best cuts of meat around. With plenty of parking space around their food truck for convenient parking, they also plan to have picnic tables with umbrellas for customers who would like to dine on the premises. Today, on its Grand Opening, I went to be one of the first ones to witness the opening of this new establishment and wish them well. Since I already had a previous commitment for dinner, I ordered two ground beef empanadas which are my favorites. They were one of the best empanadas that I have ever had. A special dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef and onions, peppers, olives, and pieces of boiled eggs. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their food. While I was there, another customer came by who ordered a Milanesa Steak Sandwich with fries. This is a breaded steak which is then fried. It looked delicious when it was served and I'm looking forward to having one of these next time I come around, with the option of one fried egg on top of the steak. I highly recommend this place for their fresh ingredients and homemade flavor of their food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and warm, friendly service in a comfortable environment.

This is probably our favorite restaurant in Roanoke. Delicious food and drinks, try the guava…read morejuice! The owners are so kind. We keep coming back and are never disappointed with the food. Also highly recommend trying the vinegar hot sauce, it's delicious and they sell it by the bottle!

Amazing!! Authentic and pure Puerto Rican food. I know because I am boricua and I can tell…read more Delicious and fresh. Is like tasting the island. My new favorite place.