The Yelp feature that notifies when to join the waitlist is a lifesaver!…read more Parking lot is on the smaller side, but not difficult. The Hostess was very welcoming and accommodating! The restaurant from the outside is beautiful with a tropical themed mural; designated areas are clearly labeled as "Dine-In" and "To-Go". The inside is also very intricate with beautiful colors. Fourth of July weekend possibly brought a bigger influx so the noise level was pretty high, but we were still able to hold a conversation. The mango pancakes were spectacular with a generous serving size. Sweet, but not too sweet along with fresh strawberries. Iced Horchata Latte was able to be made with oatmilk rather than regular milk. I appreciate how the servers ask for sweetness preference when it comes to their coffees. The pancakes were around ~$18 and the Iced Horchata Latte (~$8) + oatmilk ($1 for the substitution). I would strongly recommend checking Café Kacao out!! The Yelp waitlist is pretty accurate and the Café does it best to update any changes.

10/10 went for birthday brunch they NEVER disappoint! This is my go to for guaranteed good…read moreauthentic food

The papusas were freshly made and delicious. The staff didn't speak English but they worked hard…read moreto understand us. We felt very welcome. The place was not fancy but was clean. All in all a great local restaurant to support

It's a little hole in the wall joint but the food is incredible and the service was nice. I ordered…read morethe carne asada and was completely satisfied with my choice. The beans and rice were impeccable and the bread was delicious. 8/10 would come again! UPDATE: I came again on 06/09/2024 and the chicken tamales were just unacceptable. Very little meat and it was quite undercooked at that so all you got was a plate full of corn. 2/10 would not recommend the tamales. Con: No fountain drinks so you will be getting up-charged for bottles.

We used to come here back in 2019-2020 and they used to be really good. Unfortunately, they started…read moreadding potatoes to their pupusas. When I brought this up to them, they initially denied putting potatoes in them, and then the next time stated that that's the way they've always made them... I've never seen potatoes in pupusas prior to this. It was most likely a filler since cost, but they also raised the cost to almost double, and taste declined. 1/10 do not recommend. Best pupusas are at Mi Chalateca if that's why you're here.

Never had Salvadoran food, but if this place is my introduction to it... I'm pretty sure I'm up for…read moremore now! A friend of mine recommended this place, and I've seen a few recipes of pupusas but never had them so I decided to try them before I tried my hand at making them. How do I describe these pupusas? They were like...these wonderful, corn based flat breads, with fillings of whatever your heart desires. I had the chicharron and queso (pork skin and cheese), and the queso and fajitas (cheese and beef). And ohmygod. So so good! My favorite was most definitely the queso and fajitas, but the chicharron had its own perk too. It also came with chips and queso, bean dip, salsa, and two different sauces. One was a hot sauce - which was terrific, not super spicy and hit the right flavor. And the other was tomato. Mix the queso and the hot sauce my friends - you will thank me later when the chip you eat is bathed in a glorious mix of the two. The pupusas also came along with this fermented cabbage relish which I found out was called curtido. And man. That relish...if I didn't stop myself I'd have heaps of it without a second thought. Anyway - all in all, fantastic service and even better food. Price is definitely affordable, so go on ahead and try this place out!

The food is still delicious but I had to adjust my rating due to the service. I visited yesterday…read moreduring lunch and since they have a drive through I went through the drive through but no one ever came to the window to take my order so I had to park and come inside. I wish they would place a sign on their window when they're not taking drive through orders.

Everything is made fresh and it tastes like it. I'll definitely return here when in Norman.read more

Food was super mediocre. Ambience was poor. Decided to do take out due to ambience. Very greasy…read morefood. Bland and not much flavors. The fried bananas had flavors of overcooked oil.

The pupusas and yuca fries were delicious. The chicharrón was a little hard to chew/a little dry…read more They overcharged us on our order by a lot and we almost left before one of us realized so just make sure to check that you get charged correctly.

I seriously cannot believe they only have 3 reviews on Yelp, not my favorite review platform, but I…read morewanted to leave 5 stars to help bump that up because the food was SO good. Highly recommend the beef empanadas, loved that they brought out complimentary tostada bites, and also loved my carne asada plate with the yucca fries, pinto rice, and plantains. Food tastes fresh and made to order and smokey from the grill. The empanada was the star and was only $3.50. I live nearby and I can't believe I've never been here before.

Interesting Latin grill! The ribs were amazing and the drinks were very good.... Chef here is…read moreamazing and present so you can visit.. I suspect the breakfast is amazing so will try soon.. everything home made. Service takes a little longer so plan to spend a little more time than a traditional Mexican restaurant, but it is worth the wait!

horrible service from the cashier every time I go there she always has and attitude and looks at me…read moreshitty

This is a great restaurant for South American cuisine. The food is very authentic and the staff is…read moreextremely friendly. One thing to note, this business is cash only. The food was absolutely incredible and affordable. I ordered a Pupusa (stuffed pancake), COSTILLAS DE PUERCO PICANTES (Pork ribs in red spicy), POLLO ROSTIZADO (2 pieces of fried chicken with a unique coating). All dishes had very unique flavors. The meals had a lot of carbohydrates for sides (such as rice and beans that were delicious), so come to this restaurant hungry. This little restaurant was an incredible experience, I highly recommend trying it out.

Got some strawberries and cream and I was not happy, the cream was so runny it tasted like…read morestrawberries and water. Not worth it

Don't judge them by the busy front covered in posters with no signage, because inside is a hidden…read moregem of authentic Mexican food (and pupuseria) with attached snack bar and import market. I tried all of their $1.50 street tacos, all heavy with meat, and a lil greasy in a good way. Aasada, al pastor, chicken, descada and chorizo. The latter two were my favorites -- stewed and off the chart flavorful. Al pastor was the next best, not as wet as some styles, and had good flavor. Chicken pulled, seasoned and pan crisped, tasty with their creamy green salsa. Carne asada was overflowing with meat, but it was a little grainy and were large round chunks, not like I'm used to. But it was super seasoned, on the salty side, still pretty tasty and super filling. I also had a very warm Champurrado, or Mexican hot chocolate. Great flavor, and perfect for a cold day. Cost was $2 served in a cute ceramic cup. Dining room is fairly clean, tables wiped, but the chairs are a bit stained and sticky. It is a bit of a hole in the wall, so expect very casual, fast casual counter service. Market has a lot of imported packaged goods, but they are priced a little high and thus sit on shelves a while. There is also another counter where they serve Mexican ice cream, popsicles and other snacks, along with a decently stocked panaderia case. I read some Google reviews, with comments about the two girls commonly working here and I think they're being targeted unfairly. Both were very friendly to us and helpful where they could be, but varied on their English ability. I was very impressed with the food so far, and I'll surely be back.