There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was definitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place. read more

Los Alvarez - Granadas Catrachas - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This was a terrible experience. They don't have much on the menu, and they don't speak English. We ordered our food, amd strictly said no beans. We also asked for chips and salsa, and they brought out what looked like beans, which looked disgusting. They brought out our food and served white rice instead of Mexican rice. My wife's food had bones in it. She ordered a Sprite, and there was something floating in the bottle. Since they don't speak English, they didn't do anything. To top it off, they charge gratuity. read more

Los Alvarez - Bones - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Notes: 1) been here once 2) here during busy lunch hours Pros: 1) good food for decent price 2) okay service Cons: 1) few issues with our food 2) some service complications This place was always recommended to me by my friends. It always seemed good. The food just looked amazing and looked like a good portion for just one person as well. The place was kinda near a gas station and had almost no parking at all. It was also a little bit sketch as the outside shows the name and is covered by pictures of food and people. However, you can't judge a book by its cover so I went with my brother. When I stepped in, we went to the front and was served. The waiter told us we could sit anywhere we want and that they would serve us in a little bit. My brother and I sat down and waited for about 10 minutes for service which is pretty fast in relation to the amount of people there. It took a minute to get our meals, but we were given chips and bean dip in the meantime. I'd say the service was pretty good for the time that we went (lunch rush hour). The food was pretty good. The Tripleta Catracha was pretty good. It has chicken, beef, and pork served with an awesome Honduran salad. The meats tasted pretty good, aside from the beef which was a bit salty for my taste. The chicken was cooked pretty well. The pork was well seasoned and cooked well. The best part of this dish was definitely the Honduran salad which had a hint of sweetness to it. I loved it. The chips and bean dip was a good appetizer. The chips were freshly made and came out hot. The bean dip was also hot and seems to be made in house as well. The beans added a decent strong bean taste to the flour-tasting chips. The quesadillas were cheesy and good. However, it had a few bones in it from the chicken. My brother and I both ran into a bone. As a result of this, I would have to take away one star. I would not put it past them that it was an accident due to the lunch rush. If you want Honduran food, I would say that this place is the best for it! You might have a better experience than I did so definitely check it out. read more

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Love this little authentic place! Everything is super fresh and delicious. You won't go wrong with anything here.

You know an establishment is authentic when the entire menu is not in English. I highly recommend this local business because the portion sizes are huge for the price that you pay. The Honduran tacos were SOOO GOOD and BIG!!! The pickled onions paired the sauce is *chefs kiss* and I will definitely be coming back here to get them again. My friend recommended their Baleada and it was so big and filled. I just wished it was more than just egg, guacamole, and chicken as I prefer more savory foods. I put my own hot sauce on it which gave it more OOMPH I wanted to try their soup, but it's only available on Sundays I believe. I will be back here again for sure and recommend it to others! read more

Los Alvarez - Honduran Tacos - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Latin food here is the best in Baton Rouge land!! If you have never had Honduran food, you have clearly missed out. Do you live in Baton Rouge and love Latin food? You will love this place because they have some of the best food in town. The family here cooks everything with love and so much incredible flavors. I also love all of the fresh ingredients they use... crunch cabbage, juicy tomatoes and zesty onions. My favorite dishes here are tacos (Honduran & Mexican), catrachas, Honduran enchiladas and their pupusas. EVERYTHING here is made-to-order, which means complete freshness. All the vegetables that I have ever had on food there was freshly chopped, topped and served. Their business hours are quite accommodating for the community. I'll be back time and time again and the family is very near and dear to me. If you have never had traditional Honduran food, you'll love trying it here! read more

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The chicken empanadas will CHANGE YO' LIIIFE!! These things are DE-LI-CIOUS!!! Not to mention, they are HUGE! They're made to order, so they're hot and fresh when you get them. They also come with a "slaw"(that's not what it is but that's what it reminds me of), which is tasty. Now, don't let the appearance of the place deter you. It's not fancy at all. Actually, you'd probably pass right by the place if you're not really looking for it. The owners and staff were very friendly and the interior was cool and colorful. I'm so glad that this place was recommended to me. I'll be visiting again soon. read more

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$18 for 4 street tacos? Nah, that's too much for what you get. The place is nice, and the tacos tasted good, but $4 a taco is absurd

I had so many plans after lunch, but after this amazing food, I feel a food coma coming on. My Honduran friend suggested this place because the food is authentic. The food tastes just like the food an abuela would make. I'm a big fan of baleadas, and this baleada did NOT disappoint. It is full of flavor. The meat is very seasoned. The egg and avocado balanced out all of the flavor in the meat. Although they don't have the pupusas on the menu, they do serve them. Unfortunately, they don't have the chicharrón con queso pupusas, but they do have chicken, carne asada, and bean pupusas. I've you haven't had a chance to try a pupusa, come here and try them out. They are absolutely delish! read more

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Gotta love Honduran food. This sweet little family owned spot takes the time to make everything from scratch so when you take it home it's fresh and piping hot! I highly recommend ANY baleada you can get your hands on, the beef empanada (a crispy fried treat stuffed with ground beef), and a ground beef pastelito. The cheese pupusas are always a good option as well! The slaw served with it is fantastic - vinegar based with radishes and a feta type cheese on top. Each entree is also served with delicious pickled onions. My suggestion is to come hungry and make sure you have a delicious horchata or topo Chico to wash it all down! read more

Los Alvarez - Enchiladas with slaw and pickled onions - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Los Alvarez is a hole in the wall place, connected to a sketchy gas station, but the food is worth coming for. I came at around 8pm to eat so that could add to the reason why I thought it was sketch. Once you get past the outside appearance, you will absolutely enjoy the food and atmosphere inside. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out in no matter of time. We even got a complimentary bread with maybe a blue cheese inside? I don't like the taste of blue cheese, but my boyfriend enjoyed it! The chicken empanadas (or ground beef) are a must if you are unsure what to get! If you like plantains, the Maduros is also great. However I don't think it really goes well with the sour cream and beans they serve it with. The Tripleta Catracha is a huge entree of chicken, steak, & pork chop. My only complaint was that the steak was very chewy. If you like chicken w/ melted cheese I recommend getting the 2 Granadas Catrachas. One of my favorites, but simple option on the menu is the Baleada con Carne, which is a large breakfast taco that you can get during dinner time as well. read more

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Fast, friendly service and amazing food. If you've never had Honduran food, try everything ok! Just try everything & get some extra plantains while you're at it. I think it's definitely a hidden gem. Prices were low considering the portion sizes. My family was full and satisfied! I had tacos and carne asada con tajada the first, ate it so fast I didn't even get a picture! This time I had empanadas, pastelitos & baleada con carne which were all ridiculously good!!! I absolutely love the pickled vegetables that come with some plates. You know they're back there cooking with love when its still hot & flavorful after you get home. *chef's kiss* read more

Los Alvarez - Pastelitos - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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If you are looking for authentic Honduran flavor Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food, will be the place to go... The hospitality and staff will make you feel at home.. Family of four generations continuing with the "Catracho" flavor...The food is delicious...I will eat here every day.. Thank you for your service. read more

Los Alvarez - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I can't!!!! I cannot express how good my lunch today was! I may have found my new, off day, lunch spot. I am sitting in my car picking the plantains out of my Togo box, and I just left out. I did not want to stop eating. I ordered, the carne asada. Let's start with how affordable it is. I had lunch for 20$ with the drink and tip included. (I am an over tipper. My bill was 12.10, I think). The service was fine. It's not full service, but someone comes takes your order and brings your food. Back to the food! I cannot wait to come at night, so I can recklessly consume a little bit of everything. read more

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I was introduced to this place thanks to a Yelp event organized by Rebecca, our CM! I would have never thought to come to a restaurant that is directly connected to a gas station but here I am. I love it. I've tried a variety of dishes here with my family and they were all so good. The portions are large and the service is pleasant. The ground beef with fried plantains was delicious. It was a bit heavy and the pickled cabbage added a nice touch. I even tried the Honduran tacos, similar to flautas. It was so crispy and hot. The stewed chicken with the pickled cabbage was fantastic together. I recommend this place to all my friends that want to try authentic Honduran food since it's so good and cheap! I literally leave stuffed and happy. read more

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The customer service was really good. From the gentleman working the counter to the waitress. I ordered the Honduran taco and a baleadas. The portions were absolutely huge and actually pretty good. No way could I eat all this food in just one sitting. Because if I did only thing I would want to do is take a nap afterwards. Good service, decent prices, huge portions and the food taste good. Really can't ask for much more than that. I will definitely come here again read more

Friendly staff and services. First time trying this place. Definitely will like try it again. It's hidden beside a gas station, it easy to miss if your not aware it is there. They have good drinks read more

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I've had their food on a few occasions and it's always been very good! This particular day, I dined inside the restaurant with a friend. It's seat yourself type of place and someone will come by and take your order. I was craving something crunchy, so I got the 4 enchilladas. The flavor was really good and the portion sizes HUGE. My only gripe is that the crispy tortillas were sitting in a pool full of liquid (I'm assuming the liquid from the pickled veggies) so I had to eat quickly as to not let them sog up and it just made for a mess. Other than that, the food is so good and so authentic you can really tell it's made in house and fresh. I would definitely come back for authentic food worth the price. read more

Los Alvarez - 4 enchilladas - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I came to Los Alvarez initially for a Yelp event and they treated us as if we came for a family dinner in Honduras. These pix are actually from the second time I came bc I talked them up so much to my husband, he wanted to try it out. Even the sexond time around, I felt they were so patient with our order and made honest suggestions. They didn't mind our questions and you can tell the food is authentic. So good, I really appreciated the work they put into our meal. read more

Los Alvarez - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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After discovering this little gem through a yelp event, I just had to bring my husband back! Do not let the location scare you. We all know some of the best ethnic foods are not in the upscale side of town. I was given a very friendly welcome back and my husband was greeted like a friend as well. They have a great drink selection, so I encourage you to try something new. We were served the refried black beans and chips. I don't know what they do to these beans and I don't wanna know. Just keep'em coming!! My husband ordered a huge plate with all different meats, fried plantains and veggie salad. The steak and pork were beyond tender, and that flavor... wowww! It was like Honduran nachos, fried plantains covered in pico and aioli. Im sold! My dinner was equally delicious, more than I could eat. For two drinks, 2 huge dinners it was only $30, I'm sorry but no fancy restaurant can pull off that level of quality food, the amount of food for that price. Whether you're getting take out or dining in you'll feel welcomed. I can't wait to go back and try other items! read more

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Great little place. The restaurant is attached to a gas station and you'll go right by it if you're not looking. Very welcoming atmosphere. The girl at the register was very nice and quite pleasant on the eyes but didn't speak a bit of English. No worries. If you possess a little conversational Spanish then you can make yourself understood. If not, just pull out your phone and google English to Spanish talk to text translator and you're good to go. I went with the chicken and cheese (pollo y queso) pupusas. I've had pupusas before but these were way bigger and much fresher. The consistency of the pupusas is much like the breading on tamales. The filling was seasoned well but not spicy. It came with a hot sauce and some slaw. I usually don't like slaw but this kind didn't have strong taste and went well with the pupusas. I went with a pineapple (piña) drink. Always get the fruit juice over a soda at a traditional Latino place. You won't be disappointed. The food took about 15 minutes and was piping hot and fresh. No complaints here. I will be back to try other dishes. read more

Los Alvarez - Piña juice - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Yelp hosted an event here. I'm so glad they did. Without Yelp I wouldn't have found this spot. We were able to watch the process of how some of the food was made. The chicken empanadas were delicious! I hope to bring my boyfriend back soon to try the breakfast! The interior showcases beautiful photos from Honduras. The family and staff were very friendly and eager to share their food and culture. I can't wait to go back! read more

Los Alvarez - Honduran Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Went here last night and it was everything! So delicious! Not a huge menu but we didn't mind! Didn't stop us from trying quite a bit of things, lol. The enchilada plate was probably my favorite thing we had but I loved it all! Service was exceptional! Will definitely be back read more

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I have enjoyed their yummy food at two events now and I think this will be in my top 3 of casual, affordable and delicious restaurants! From a salad made of plantains to their shish kabobs to their empanadas and more, an explosion of flavor. But the most important factor of Los Alvarez is the warm and loving family that all work together and cook with joy! Geaux Today or at least this weekend! Pick up food to go for the Super Bowl! read more

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We loved our dinner at Los Alvarez! They use high quality ingredients and everything is freshly prepared. If you like Mexican food, you'll love Honduran food. The platanos maduros are to die for. It is served with crema, which is like sour cream, and their own unique refried beans, which are richer and more savory than refried beans to which you might be accustomed. Delish! We shared the Pescado con Arroz (fried fish with rice) and Pastelitos. I especially loved the pastelitos. They are like empanadas but better, in my opinion. "Pastelitos are similar to empanadas, too, but they're made with a lighter pastry dough and they can be either baked or fried." We ordered two with ground beef and one with chicken. Both were fantastic--crispy delicious masa on the outside, with the traditional Honduran crunchy shredded cabbage with pickled red onion, and a special sauce on top. This place seems to be family owned and many of them were there. The patriarch even stopped by our table to check on how we enjoyed our meal. Super friendly service, but I'm not sure how much English they speak. Don't let that deter you. This will be one of the best meals you've had in a long time. read more

Food was Excellent. However the guacamole was not on the menu. When I asked about it they said they could make some for me but they never told me the price. It was really good guacamole but in the end it turned out to be more than I wanted to pay. I really think that they should post the prices on everything that they serve or let the customer know at least what they're getting into before they order something. Service was excellent, atmosphere was perfect. Food was so good I just need better communication with the servers. read more

This place is amazing. I came for vacation and was recommended to this restaurant. The food is amazing. The restaurant is very clean and tropical. I enjoyed the food. I am happy that I found this restaurant. I came with my family and my family loved the food as well. read more

Man this spot is crazy good!! The service good the pineapple drink good the food damn damn damn crazy good!! Empanadas huge n good good good! read more

So good, and so authentic. The waiter spoke English really well. The portions did not disappoint, either. So far I've tried their baleadas (flour tortillas with refried beans, cream, cheese, scrambled eggs, and well-seasoned meat"), but you can choose different combinations; The fried chicken with green banana chips and some sort of salad/slaw and pickled topping was finger-licking good; and empanadas. They also have Coca Cola-brand sodas from Honduras, which is so unique. The Banana Tropical soda tastes like a cream soda. The horchata is also really nice, not too milky or too watery. Definitely hits the spot, I'm definitely coming back, and hopefully I'll take some pictures before digging into my food to post next time :) read more