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    El Lucerito

    4.0 (230 reviews)
    ModerateLatin American
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Angelica O.

    My friend kept telling me about this spot and we never had time to try it. Well we finally did and im glad! We came around 4 and asked to be seated outside. I let my friend take over and order. As a half Guatemalan I always am surprised to see such authentic restaurants since I would only see and taste the food when I would travel to Guatemala. the food was delicious and the vibe was great too, we sat outside and we would get checked on frequently. When all the food started coming out I thought we would probably need a bigger table. We ordered agua frescas, garnachas, carne asada and a salad with shrimp (that probably was the most expensive thing on the menu) and rellenitos so maybe I won't order the salad next time. The location has no parking lot but there is plenty of street parking so that's ok.

    Not the best presentation but food was alright can work on presentation and quantity
    Carlos N.

    Mid, alright not the best can work on a couple things rice was good shrimp was okay beans were also good tortillas are the best part of it in my opinion also the stuffed banana didn't look like how its shown in picture

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    BAJITA LA MANO, TE ROBAN!!! Ellos no te informan que ya te agregaron la propina sea un grupo pequeño o grande, por eso no les importa estar al pendiente de las mesas porque saben que la propina ya está allí. La comida está bien el servicio podría estar megor.

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    Natalie M.

    The food was so good and authentic!! Loved the lucerito plate so much especially the meats:) the tostadas were a great appetizer ! Service was excellent and quick:) Will be back soon!

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    Cindy U.

    The food was amazing the agua fresca de guanaba and fresh hand made tortillas with beans and plátanos and atol de elote to die for. The prices were super reasonable and the food taste was amazing we payed $100 for a lot of food lol it's definitely worth the 1 1/2 hour drive from Sunnyvale Delisioso y muy amables they were super nice and attentive

    My fiance is Cambodian and I am Peruvian, we both are picky eaters and we place el Lucerito as our number 1 place in the whole BayArea! Our favorite is Caldo de Gallina and SuperLucerito plate. Highly recommend it. It may be the 50th time we come here and the customer service and food has never disappointed us. We love your food guys

    Tostadas, enchiladas, y garnachas
    Fannii P.

    Possibly one of the best Guatemalan restaurants I've been to. I always have to go back when I'm in the Bay Area. The food is delicious and truly highlights the comida típica Chapina. When you visit this place, make sure you are very hungry because the plates are big! If you are missing our home country's churrascos, garnachas, enchiladas, a cold Gallo, platanitos fritos, pepian, or other dishes Chapines, El Lucerito is the place to go.

    Kendrick A.

    I enjoy this restaurant, come time to time for lunch. It must have changed recently has a more fancier feel has nice new tables. The service is a little slow a times could just be super busy and low staff but the food is always incredible. I always enjoy the cara asada swap the plantains for fries. Its always flavorful and cooked to perfection every time. Just waiting for them to get a liquor license so we can upgrade the beer to a cocktail.

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    Ricco P.

    La comida muy Sabrosa, pero el servicio malicisimo, al extreme Que despues de Casio 20 minutes de Que nos Denton, Narie se acercaba apesar Que un mesero y una mesera pasaron varias ocaciones junto a nuestra mesa, y tuvinos Que levantarnos a pride si alguien nos podia atender cuando en el restaurants earn solo 6 mesas con clientes en total. Cuando la mesera legs, llego de mal humor, con una actitud de no querer atender, se or demo 2 cafe y un atol ariginalmente y 3 comida y una sopa para compartir. Como repito la comida exelente savor y presentation, lastima el mal servicio., se provo el atol y mos gusto Que pedi mos Agregar 2 mas y una order de plata is a la cuenta. La sorpresa nos la llevamos cuando miramos Que nos avian agregafo la propina a la curnta apesar Que nosotros eramos 3 en el grupo, apesar Que su menu decision: Que la propina Iva hacer agregada con groups de 6 prrsonas o mas. Entiendo sober la propina Que hay Que dejar pero ya agregarla intencionalmente violando sus Moana reglas es Un abusi, especialmente cuando no sea dado un servicio o el servicio da mucho Que desear Recurden Que se ordenaron cafe se le tuvo Que pedir un relleno al otro mesero ya Que la mesera ni ofeecio, ni tampoco recogio Plato's sucios de la mesa. Yo soy mesero y jamas daria ese class de servicio, mucho menos tendria la osadia de agregar cargo de servicio cuando se Que no lo hé dado. ASI es mi genre si visitan este lugar figense en Los cargos no se vayan a llevar una sorpresa. Como lo repito la comida esta muy rica... pero el servicio de la chica da mucho de Que hablar y d

    Jenna T.

    I think this is the first time I've had Guatemalan food! Thanks to fellow Yelpers, Garnachos won my heart so I shared that with a friend. The best way to describe it is... it was mini crispy tacos. You literally didn't have to add anything! I also ordered their Bistek Ranchero which was delicious! The tomato sauce and bell peppers added great flavor. We also shared plantains which is my favorite at any latin establishment. I ordered a michelada w/ Modelo and it was more tomato juice than anything else. Not bad, just I've had better. Absolutely love their food and can't wait to introduce more people to it! Everyone was wearing masks too, but tables could be apart a little more; however, it didn't bother us.

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    The food is so authentic!!! My favorite is the carne asada. The service is always friendly and fast. Family ambiance for sure.

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    Open until 9am and Yelp say that this business is open at 7:00am for breakfast and I was like an idiot waiting!!!

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    Very nice place. food is amazing rellenitos are the best. Best restaurant in town. Very recommended

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    That's the first time I was trying Guatemala food is very delicious fresh and very tradicional will be back

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    My favorite place Garnachas and breakfast can't skip. Number one in Marin Guatemala food

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    Definitely coming here again great food and good prices everytime I walk out of here I'm happy and with a full belly

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