Amazing food, great flavor. Loved the staff and the quality of food. I'll…read moreBe back again for sure. Meanwhile get your stuff and get over here and eat. It's sooo good

Authentic Honduran food, I have tried there tajadas con…read morepollo / and a typical Honduran breakfast comes with plantains, eggs, cheese and sour cream (Delicious). Like this Honduran restaurant but my favorite honduran restaurant in KC is Delicias de Honduras.

We have used Cafe Sofrito for catering 6 times and each time they have been on-time, professional,…read moreand the food is great! It is all good but highly recommend the tostones and lechon!

Café Sofrito is a walk-up window on Main St featuring South American and Caribbean dishes. The…read moregentleman that welcomed me and explained the menu was a delight to have a conversation with. Not only did I learn a lot about about the menu, but he shared personal stories from his birth nation of Venezuela as I waited for my freshly prepared meal. I knew that I wanted to try my first Arepa, so I let Jose decide which of the 6 options I should. His favorite was Reina Pepiada; shredded chicken, avocado and mayo stuffed inside a split open patty of fried corn dough. The flavorful cold "chicken salad" complimenting the hot grilled pancake. A great choice. The $13 combo also came with a side of black beans, rice and fried plantains. Make sure you ask for a cup of the mango-habanero sauce if you dare. Potent and delicious for dipping or giving a kick to the rice and beans. Picnic tables are available in the back if you are not taking back to the office or house. Eager to try the Cuban or steak sandwich on the menu.

Not a family friendly restaurant!! No Guatemalan food at…read moreall !!! Service its okay !! I do not recommend this place to anyone !!!

Great food, great service. I loved the pupupas and their Micheladas. . Def will be back!read more

Exceptional sauce! Huge portions and well prepared. I enjoyed the pupusa and tamale. The tamale had…read morea huge chunk of chicken but was a teensy but dryer than I like. The cortido had an interesting cut and was just slightly bitter. The pupusa was huge and full of meat, cheese and beans. I would come back tonight and try more if I could. Service was good. This is a small place but big on flavor.

Loved our meal, great prices too! Very clean interior and amble seating. Bilingual servers, and…read morevery attentive. Every dish is made with care, so it may take a little longer but worth the wait!! Will definitely get the Chicharrónes con yuca frita again next time-- a huge portion size and so delicious! Great appetizer for 3+ people to share.

I love the vibe in this shop! It's so quant. Even though the shop is small their coffee is BOMB!…read more They have the best MATCHA + HORCHATA latte

A cafe so nice we visited twice! We got so lucky with an Airbnb a short walk away. We came for a…read moremidday pick me up and then for breakfast the next day. My breakfast empanada was BOMB. We loved the salsa that came with everything, it was so bright and fresh. The pastries were tasty too. The mocha flight is so fun to try multiple flavors! I discovered the Mocha Sevilla which I will be daydreaming about until I'm back in Kansas City. The staff were friendly, service was quick even on a busy Sunday, and the cafe is so lively and vibrant. Love love love.

I don't know how many times I've driven past this place, but it always looked busy, so one day I…read moredecided to stop. It was full at 2:30 in the afternoon. That's a good sign. I started with a couple of papusas - one cheese, one jalapeno. Then I followed up with three tacos - pollo, asada and chorizo. All were cooked and presented perfectly. A few weeks later, I returned for a follow up meal. I dove into the menu and chose the Mar y Tierra - Sea and Earth - large shrimps and beef meat served with rice, fries and salad. I thought the beef was really good. The shrimps and rice were okay. The fries and salad were a little disappointing - especially for being a main course. I think I'll stick with the tacos, tortas and papusas going forward. Service was a bit slow, but friendly and helpful.

Amazing authentic food. Very friendly service. Seems like a mix of different ethnic type of foods.read more

What a little gem! We came in and it was super clean, and nice and quiet. We got a table right…read moreaway. The service was great. Our order went in quickly and the food was out not too much later. Everything was fresh and delicious! The tacos were some of the best I've had in the area! Well worth a visit! Great food, great service!

I went to La Cocina De Mary last week by myself and was absolutely blown away. It's a wonderful…read morelittle restaurant tucked in between a wild bird store and a sandwich place. Walking in you'll find it's a very bright, cheerful atmosphere, very clean, with about ten tables (I think), and two tv's playing Spanish music. The people are nice and very efficient. Chef Joseph is phenomenal. He was manning the register when I went in. I'd never been to a Mexican & Salvadoran restaurant before. I'm familiar with Mexican American food, a little bit with truly authentic Mexican, and not at all with Salvadoran. Chef Joseph came out from behind the counter and sat at my table explaining the menu to me, the dishes, the flavor profiles. He gave suggestions on what order based on what I told him I liked. I got one of the combo dishes mainly because it offered a variety of proteins and side dishes. I also saw several more items in the menu that I knew I wanted to try on my next visit. The food was delicious! I surprised myself by finishing the whole plate. I was also delighted to find La Cocina De Mary had atole. It's a traditional cold weather drink made with masa harina, milk, and spices. My tia made it when I was a kid, so there's fond memories. This one was better ... and lucky for me tia isn't on Yelp and will never read this. They have soft drinks and a few alcohol drinks that I may try next time. The one that's a bloody mary except with beer instead of vodka sounded interesting. Next time I go, I'm taking FPO with me. This is a great little place and I hope they're there for a long time to come.

We were in town for the weekend and love Salvadorian food so when I saw all of the great reviews…read morefor this place, I insisted that we make a point of eating here. Unfortunately, it was not as good as what the reviews would have you believe. We stated out on a high note with the hibiscus drink which was excellent. And we had pupusas. They were tasty and the cabbage they brought to the table in a jar was excellent. The 3 salsas they brought to the table were also very good. However, the main meals were a dud. The pollo en crème was bland and the chicken meat was almost purple. The rice was ok, but not as good as I've had at other Salvadorian restaurants. The salad usually is served with a little ranch dressing elsewhere, but was dry here. The other meal we got was the carne asada, again the quality of the meat was not great. The seasoning on the meat was good. The beans tasted like beans out of the can and were room temperature. Overall, very disappointing. I wouldn't recommend making an effort to stop here, but if you do, stick to the Pupusas.

I tried something new and have more favorites! My go-to…read morepupusas are queso con loroco & chicharrón but I tried their revueltas con loroco & espinaca con queso and I savored them so much! Ambience was calm and restrooms were clean.

Our appetizers were absolutely delicious- the canoa made of plantains and some type of crema that…read moretastes like arroz y leche was soo warm and filling! Perfect for before and after the meal. We also loved the yuca and plantains. I was so excited to eat my pupusas that I forgot to take a picture, but the chicken and cheese was phenomenal as was the cheese and loroco. Our server was the sweetest and took great care of us, we will be back soon!! There are 6 to 7 tables in the place, so cannot fit too large of a group, but definitely was still comfortable! It is also located on a section of Parallel Parkway that is split with a gas station in the middle, so do take care when pulling out into traffic that you are going the right way!

Had a great lunch. I got a spinach & cheese pupusa and a pork, cheese & loroco pupusa. I also tried…read morethe Salvadoran horchata and really liked it. This is the kind of place the locals visit. The food was hot, freshly made and tasty. I loved that I got to try new things. The Loroco bloom was different. It was very unique and hard to describe, but I'd have it again. Also hard to identify is the unique flavor in the horchata drink, which I really liked too. I want to come back and try every drink. And of course eat more pupusas with curtido, because that slaw is wonderful. My hubby really enjoyed the sauce.

Parker Hollow - A Must-Visit Gem in Downtown Parkville My…read morewife and I had the pleasure of dining at Parker Hollow last night, the brand-new spot in downtown Parkville, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. We were lucky enough to snag seats at the Chef's Table, which put us right in the heart of the action--and it's hands-down the best way to experience this restaurant. Owner Johnathon Justus greeted us warmly and spent the evening guiding us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm and expertise. His passion for the food and the space is infectious, and he made us feel like VIPs the entire time. The remodel and decor are stunning--modern yet cozy, with thoughtful details that make the dining room feel both elegant and welcoming. Every corner of the restaurant reflects the care that went into bringing Parker Hollow to life. Service was impeccable: attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. The drinks were spot-on--creative, balanced, and perfectly executed. Now, the food--where do I even start? * I kicked things off with the Caesar salad topped with catfish nuggets. The nuggets were crispy, flavorful, and a fun twist on a classic. * My main was the hangar steak, cooked to absolute perfection (medium-rare, juicy, and tender) alongside crispy French fries that were golden, salty, and addictive. * Johnathon surprised us with a complimentary bite of crispy skin salmon with an Asian dipping sauce--flaky, rich, and that sauce? Chef's kiss. My wife ordered the octopus and pecan blue cheese salad, and she hasn't stopped raving about it. The octopus was tender, perfectly charred, and seasoned just right--easily the best she's ever had. The blue cheese and pecans added a wonderful crunch and depth. The cooks at the Chef's Table were just as engaging as Johnathon, happily walking us through their techniques and answering all our questions. It felt like dining with friends who happen to be culinary wizards. Verdict: Parker Hollow is a 5-star experience through and through. The Chef's Table is a must if you can book it. We're already planning our return--this time to try the fish collar. If you're in the Parkville area, do yourself a favor and go. You won't regret it.

Last night was our first visit to Parker Hollow, and we're genuinely excited to see another…read morestandout restaurant arrive in Downtown Parkville. Bringing Jonathan Justus's culinary talent back to the Northland feels like a win for the entire area--and from a selfish standpoint, having a raw bar this close to home is a real bonus. The space itself has been beautifully reimagined from its former Italian roots. The bar and chef's table anchor the first floor, while the dining room upstairs feels intimate and inviting. Thoughtful holiday décor and warm music gave the evening a comfortable, almost at-home feel--upscale without being stuffy. We had an early 5:30 p.m. Wednesday reservation. A few guests were already seated when we arrived, and by the time we left, every table was full--always a good sign for a restaurant just three months in. We started with the Pecan Pear Salad, followed by the Steamed Mussels, and finished with the Salmon. The salad was a standout--my wife especially loved the pears, which added a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The mussels arrived in a tangy parmesan broth with vegetables and were plentiful--15 mussels in the bowl. A couple of small details would have elevated the experience: small forks for the mussels, a separate bowl for empty shells, and perhaps more baguettes. The baguette itself was heavily grilled, which slightly overpowered the broth. I had seen a video of the Scottish Salmon before our visit, beautifully plated, so presentation-wise it didn't quite match that expectation last night. That said, the portion was generous, and the salmon itself was tender, juicy, and well-prepared, which ultimately matters most. Dessert is where Parker Hollow truly shines. We ordered the Sherry and Thyme Poached Pear and the Pecan Coconut Tart, and both were exceptional. The pear dessert, in particular, was a work of art--visually stunning and perfectly balanced in flavor. Service throughout the evening was friendly and attentive. Given that all food has to be carried upstairs, the pacing was solid overall. The only notable delay was with our cocktails, which took longer than expected to arrive. All in all, Parker Hollow feels like a confident addition to the Parkville dining scene--polished, welcoming, and clearly finding its rhythm. We're looking forward to returning, especially to explore more of the menu and the raw bar.