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    La Joya Restaurant

    4.4 (42 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    Yadira R.

    We went for the first time. Prices are ok. Restaurant is clean and the waitress was friendly. I order a beef and chicken empanada (both were beef) they didn't have much taste and had a mushy texture. I asked about the daily soup (beef soup) and sizes. We weren't told that the medium soup came with rice so we weren't able to order actual plate. Soup was tasteless (had to add salt) the tiny piece of plantain that had the peel so I had to take it out. Overall I didn't like it. My son had the chicken finger and fries. That was actually good. Chicken was fresh , homemade breading. The cortadito and the flan was also good.

    El famoso pelo en los chips.
    Lorenin E.

    El restaurante estaba sucio la música del televisor muy alta y, para colmo, la señora que nos atendió fue muy grosera creo que era la dueña pero nos trató mal que al final salimos discutiendo solo porque le dijimos que los chips tenía un pelo.Definitivamente no recomiendo este lugar, fue una experiencia muy desagradable.

    Beef Fajitas with grilled veggies. Rice and cornmeal tortillas.
    Joyce N.

    This food is so good. And there's so much of it. Everything is handmade everything is made right there. The staff is really friendly it's a family-run business so everybody's related. It helps if you speak Spanish but there's people there who speak English. Is indoor seating news take out as well. There's one small table in front if you want to sit outside. But everything is so good. I got the beef fajitas and they have handmade cornmeal tortillas. It was amazing. I'm eating the second part for lunch.

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    Alison I.

    I was craving pupusas and La Joya hit the spot! I also ordered scrambled eggs and the waitress recommended I add the onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Best eggs ever! They serve complimentary chips and salsa to each table. Apparently Mondays are $1 pupusas! Needless to say I'll be back.

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    Phillip D.

    This restaurant is a hidden jewel on Davie Road Extension. From the outside it might not look like much but it's actually a cute, clean, and tidy little restaurant that serves incredible food at great prices. I've only been here for lunch and there's almost never anybody here except to pick up phone-in orders for takeaway. It's nice in here, so it deserves a dinnertime sit-down crowd. The lunch specials are amazing: huge portions prepared perfectly for $6 to $7 including two sides. They have a variety of chicken, fish, beef, and pork dishes on special for lunch as well as the full regular menu. I had lomo saltado today, and it was the best lomo saltado I've had. It's an El Salvadorean restaurant but they serve Mexican food as well as dishes common to Latin America. Their corn tortillas, by the way, are fabulous. They're thicker than the corn tortillas you know from street tacos. Like little quilts you can fold your meat or rice and beans in that give each bite a nice chewy texture.

    Complimentary bread with garlic mojo sauce
    Anna J.

    This place is fantastic! You feel right at home as soon as you enter. Super welcoming staff and friendly owners. The food is top notch and a must try. We had the parrillada, lechon asado and chicken francese. Every single plate was delicious! Prices are reasonable compared to other restaurants in the area and they don't skimp on quality. 10/10! If you're looking for a new local spot definitely hit this place up. I'll be coming back again and again!

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    24 days ago

    THEY ROB YOUR MONEY SECRETLY! they will add a tip charge for pick up orders! Do not I repeat do not come here

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    1 year ago

    Amazing! This restaurant has such authentic food and there is a variety of everything. Defensively a 10/10. I will be coming back!

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    2 years ago

    The meat tacos are tasteful and good served. The place it's clean and the ladies are always with a smile.

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    3 years ago

    So far so good. soup on a rainy day. Local beers and soda. What else can you ask for? Ambiance clean with lots of family present

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    We enjoy their Lomo Saltado as well as their chicharrón pupusas! We usually order take out.

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    6 years ago

    Ordered for Pick up and the food is delicious! Great portions too I shared my meal and was satisfied. They included pupulsas as well

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    5 years ago

    Pupusas were delicious and good priced. Lots of cheese and other toppings you select.

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    4 years ago

    love ittttt love the people the environment and the food is spectacular the beans and cheese pupusas are the best things to order

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