Mmmmm. Love the breakfast platter this place does. It's always super busy and you might feel like you've stepped out of the country when you come here, but that's part of the charm. They must do a pretty big take out business too, because I kept seeing Styrofoam boxes coming out of the kitchen, but that must be part of what slows the service down. I was pretty disappointed when I ordered a glass of milk and was told they couldn't serve it because "it isn't on the menu." But all these sins are forgiven when a big platter of tasty food show up in front of you. read more

The food is amazing and I love stopping in here! I usually always get breakfast and it's so darn good.

What can I say, This place is great. They have home made Salvadoran food. The portions are generous and prices are affordable. Average menu price is $8.50. My food was delicious. I will definitely be back soon. read more

El Pan Café - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Food was great but service is a little disappointing. I came in the restaurant right before 4pm, no people on the tables. Waited for a little bit to get the attention of the server. Food came out almost 30mins and i had to ask for my drink. Two more people came in, had drinks right away in there table. Food came out less than 15mins. For two..! I was by myself.. Anyway, good food. Not soo good on service if you do not speak spanish. read more

El Pan came highly recommended by a friend so we picked up some pupusas for dinner. We tried 4 different kinds and all was good. Plantains as well! We will be back. read more

Thankful my kids asked for papusas today. We ordered 3 kinds and they were the best I've had in a very long time. The horchata was also very good. I think we will be adding this restaurant into our list of favorites! read more

I've been complaining for a while that this town lacks variety in the food. Which probably stems out of having eaten at most of the restaurants in the area enough times to be almost entirely blasé. Well I do have to say, I have a new favorite place! This little gem in an unassuming little place has cured my blues. I stumbled across it by accident yesterday evening and just had to stop in. The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness, it was out of this world. On top of that I was greeted immediately from behind the ordering counter with a big hello. After a brief conversation with the lady behind the counter, I perused the menu and found that they offered a variety of meals ranging from Authentic to Fusion, to straight up continental. With barbacoa tacos to pollo frito, they even sport a cheesesteak, hamburger and club sandwich. The place is beautifully bi-lingual and you couldn't ask for a friendlier staff. The barbacoa was out of this world, perfectly tender. And the gorditas I just had for lunch which just as tasty. The only thing that baffles me is how a place exists in a town like this. But lord knows I am happy it does! I highly recommend it to all the yelpers out there! It's great for both dining in and carrying out! read more

If you are a fan of Central and South America cuisine, this hole in the wall is a regional requirement. Delicious authentic Mexican cafe and bakery...yes, bakery. Try the goods from the pastry and breads counter. There are unique swirled breads and pineapple enfused pastries. The breafast and lunch dishes are really remarkable in terms of simplicity and flavors. Do not be fooled by how basic and small El Pan Café is, because it's worth looking past some decor awkwardness to get a true taste of latino fare. a) absolutely try the shredded meat entree (think barbacoa but more complex) b) best refried beans I've yet had c) ask for the freshly ground jalapeño sauce (comes in a condiment bottle) d) service was friendly and attentive and sweet to our youngest guests e) bone on chicken dishes were excellent We frequent Sin Fronteras (outstanding Cuban and Central American) and consider this a tremendous Mexican counterpart, despite more modest digs. And how cool is it to arrive somewhere with a gift of fresh Mexican pastries? The five stars denote (in order) flavor, service, uniqueness, and value for the dollar. Decor is irrelevant to me when the first four are nailed, and El Pan Café delivers. read more

El Pan Café - Carne yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

My husband and I read the rave Yelp reviews for this place and we decided to try it. Why not? It's only a 5 minute walk from our house!!! My husband ordered the Pupusas (bean and cheese and meat), and I ordered a fantastic breakfast platter which included plantains and cream, avocado, beans, scrambled egg with peppers and onions, hot corn tortillas, and a wedge of soft cheese. Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh off the grill, hot, and authentic. The food was also very affordable. My breakfast platter was only $8.50. This is a very cute little place! They also had a large glass case filled with various pastries in the front which looked delicious, although I didn't try any. Love El Salvadorian food, and will most certainly return! read more

Don't pass this up. El Pan has just the right items on it's menu at an affordable price. We tried the Gordita's, Taco's, fried plantains, and South American style steak with rice and beans. Everything was prepared fresh. The food tasted authentic and well seasoned. Very soft and tasty corn tortillas. The rice and the beans were excellent. Just the right consistency and flavor. The baked goods that we tried were a bit on the dry side, but that could just be a matter of what we picked. The staff were extremely helpful and patient..service with a smile :) read more

I came here with my husband during our annapolis visit. On our quest for breakfast we ended up here due to the great yelp reviews. We came into a small restaurant that looked super authentic. We got drinks and a menu, were I ordered two gorditas and one rellienas (pork). Husband got the breakfast plate. It took a while to get the food since the place was busy, tons of people came to buy the baked goods. After a period I got my food and it was delicious. The gorditas was good, loved the hot sauce that came with it. I loved the rellienas especially with the cabbage and carrot slaw. Delicious. My husband also loved his food. Definitely worth the wait. read more

Very attentive. Good coffee. I love Salvadorian and Mexican breakfast. One of my favorite things. Hard to find a place that makes it well. El Rinconcito which i have reviewed is pretty good, i should say the best. But i must say this place breakfast compares to the one at el Rinconcito. Breakfast was very tasty, service was great and the price was even better. My new found spot for breakfast when in Annapolis. read more

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If you are looking for some authentic mexican food, then look no further. My husband and I were in search for a place that served authentic mexican food for breakfast. This place was the answer. Their beans are packed full of flavor and smooth.I highly recommend anything on the menu. One truly can not go wrong in choices. I was impressed by how fast our food came out. They give you homemade fresh tortillas. If you watch carefully you can see them making them in the back. This place also serves pastries. read more

El Pan Café - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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I am soooo happy a co-worker told me about this place . Pupusas are unreal and they have great baked goods . the Food is fantastic ! Price is even better ! Wish they sold some beer read more

El Pan Café - Pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I love this place. Besides doña Azucena this is my favorite, their food is great and prices are reasonable. If you come here make sure to try their panes desayuno delicious. read more

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The food all good but the customer service is not good the waitresses very angry I had to sit and wait for someone to serve me the waitress just looked at me very angry, very good food but should give a better service to customers read more

The food is great, the prices not so much! They are incredibly expensive. Mainly cuz theyre the only good spanish food in town. I've found a few hairs in my food. Thats never good and when they say hot sauce, they mean hot sauce! read more

This place has great food - like the other reviews say, it has delicious and authentic Salvadorean and Mexican food. Bilingual staff. I want to comment on their catering services. I recently had El Pan Cafe cater an event we hosted and had a great experience. I worked with Ester, who set us up with Pupusas (with curtido and salsa), taquitos, and quesadillas. The food was fantastic and for a great price. I would recommend this place for catering, dining in or take out. Incidently, it's right down the "street" from Martitha's, which I would recomend passing up. Last time I was there, I strongly suspect that I got charged a "gringa" fee for my quesadilla - it was delicous but for what I paid should have been inlaid with gold. read more

I've had the pleasure to come here twice already. I knew this place would be good as soon as I walked in and smelled the fresh baked sweetness. First time I came in to buy their mexican sweet bread, and second time to dine in. Of course I had to try their pupusas revueltas, and they were probably the best in Annapolis. (there aren't many pupuserias in Annapolis or salvadoran restaurants for that matter). I also went for the beef gorditas and I was in heaven! The crunchy outside of the tortilla and soft inside was amazing. And the spicy sauces are better than any chipotle sauce. read more

At first I came for their pupusas and tacos de lengua but I keep coming back for their baked items! Soo good and I think their prices are great. My favorite is the neapolitan looking bread with a sugary pink crust on top. Yum! read more

Small menu, hope you speak Spanish. ;) Lingua tacos=amazing. Nothing else on the menu called out to me unfortunately but I will definitely return just for the tacos. And as the name describes they are a bakery with a whole bunch of mexican goodies for bread lovers. read more

Good food. Very slow service, even with very little going on. Just ok as far as cleanliness goes, they need to to start cleaning the walls next to the tables. But I will go back. read more

Awesome food fresh n good just like mom makes. Fresh Latin breads for morning coffee!!

This is my favorite place to eat Hispanic food. The service is great, but the food is better. If you are craving an authentic Latino meal, look no further! Or are you looking for a panadería, this is it! I will definitely go again! read more

Another great little hole-in-the-wall place. Great food in copious amounts for next to nothing prices. The Horchata was amazing.

Outstanding. Well priced, polite staff, clean, food is excellent and exactly as photographed! Couldn't expect more.

Delicious little local joint and seriously cheap! I was the only one there speaking English which was an excellent sign! Great papusas.

i speak no spanish so its a little tricky placing orders, but the food is worth the effort,,,,,,,