Whatever issues this spot may have had with service/the wait/etc surely got fixed by the time we…read morechecked out El Fogon. Drinks were delicious and strong. Very large menu with lots of variety on what to pick! Service was friendly and attentive as well. We'll be back to try different things on their menu.

Every time I take Military Hwy to Nice Thai, I'd see the old Burger King and the work being done to…read moreit. Over time, you could tell a new resto was going to take it over - in this case, it's El Fogon. El Fogon is a restaurant combining many Latin cuisines. Per their website (https://elfogonrestobarandgrill.com/), they offer food from Columbia, Peru, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico. That's quite the variety, and when my mom and I looked at their menu, we were both surprised and excited. Fogon's interior looks nothing like the Burger King that it used to be. There's plenty of flair and bright colors - my attention was definitely focused on the esthetic and decor. It was a lot... busy, but I came away impressed, especially since everything was clean and organized. Our server sat us, gave us menus and took our drink orders. She was the only one on the floor and seemed to also be the bartender on duty. There was only 1 other party when we were sat, but roughly 3-5 separate parties arrived after us. After taking some time to look over the massive menu, we decided on the chicharrón appetizer, the tacos de carne asada (mom), and Lomo Saltado. I liked the chicharrón, while the Lomo Saltado was fantastic. Mom seemed to like her tacos, so that's a plus. Neither of us could finish our food, so we had leftovers for later. Although the food was fantastic, the service was... slow. Our server was nice enough, but she was pulled in many directions during our visit. What's worse, she didn't really move with any urgency. Our drink orders took a bit to hit our table; and after we ordered the chicharrón, it took a while for her to come back around to take our entree order. We spent most of our visit waiting - problematic, at best. When we were finished with our entrees, it took a long time for our server to return. My mom has this routine where she starts looking around the restaurant to find and flag down our server. Our server wasn't on the floor - I know for a portion she was tending to the other parties and what have you. But since she was the only server on the floor, it was simply no fun waiting. There was a manager on duty, but he was busy chatting up a four-top that came in. They all apparently knew each other, so there were portions where the manager was ordering our server to get things for this four-top. The manager did nothing but chat up this table, and I decided to shoot him looks because our server wasn't coming through. Mr. Manager finally got the message - he said something to the server, and she immediately came over. We got togo boxes, paid and that was it. As we were walking out, the manager thanked us. So El Fogon may suffer from the same issues I experienced at the Shore Dr Lendy's - lack of staffing. It doesn't help, though, when the lone server on the floor doesn't appear to be hustling. At the same time, I would've liked to have seen the manager help out (to be fair, there was a food runner, but he was a little slick because he made sure not to actually look at other tables while he was delivering food; he just went to tables, dropped off the food, and went right back into the kitchen, head mostly down). I want to drive home the notion that this was only 1 visit. Their service could be impeccable when fully staffed (although I've read a couple of Yelp reviews that seem to support my observation). They are a new establishment - sometimes it takes time before things begin to run smoothly. If El Fogon wants to thrive, they need to address their quality of service. I like their food, though, but if I have to wait this long during each visit, I will quit visiting. Thank you, El Fogon. JV

Thank you to our waitress (I think her name was Caitlin) for the best time. Food was great, drinks…read morewere fantastic, and the vibes were so good. But overall... whoever was in charge of the music: You were phenomenal. It was banger after banger. We went from Frank Ocean to The Neighborhood to Two Door Cinema Club. Absolutely wonderful and made my entire night. Good music = good times.

We originally going to other restaurant but wait is almost 1.5 hrs so we look around and found luna…read moreMaya. Its more of vegetarian restaurant. Service is okay not that good not that bad either. Food 1/5 we order tamales for appetizer its so so the guacamole and chips 5/5 the only taste good of all we order. My husband order carnitas tacos to salty he cant even finish it and too much fat and the tortilla its not even handmade we can tell right away its the mission tortilla brand.. the fish tuna taco i said mid rare cook the tuna it arrived over cooked,dry and no taste at all. We arrive hungry we leave hungry and very disappointed.

Tried this location tonight with a friend.. I didn't even know it existed but I am glad we did…read more Mama Sue was our waitress, and she was GREAT! Super friendly and funny.. good, positive energy! I wish service could always be this way. The restaurant is really cute. I like that it gives a fine dining vibe with the setup but still very casual and laid back. I had the churrasco y arroz con habichuelas (skirt steak with white rice and beans). They top their steak with onions and I think peppers. It was cooked to perfection and even better with the chimichurri and you can never go wrong with the rice and beans. My only disappointment is they were out of sangria! I ended up having a classic passion fruit margarita. I really enjoyed dinner tonight and will visit this location again! Extra points for being so close to the beach.

The closest I'll probably be getting to Puerto Rico and my grandparents will proud. It's so…read moreauthentic, so good, and the customer service is good too. I loved their food so much I went back like 1-2 days later. Very spacious, good music, nice decor. I love it. Highly recommend! And get the chicaronnes!!!

I happened to be out running errands while Sandy approached, so I figured I'd stop somewhere to…read moregrab a crazy amount of food to go. The menu covered Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, and El Savadoranian so I ordered a little from everywhere, and while I waited was given complimentary chips (kept in a toaster) and salsa. Service was friendly and fast. The surprise hit was the pastellitos. I had never had Guatemalan before and while many of the ingredients were familiar, it was put together in a fun and very tasty way. The pupusas were legit, and everything was fresh down to the house made flour tortilla (make sure to request 'hecho de mano'). Only miss was that the whole fried fish was a touch dry. I will definitely hit this place up again. I think it's major selling point is that it can make foods from a variety of Central American countries very well. Make this your one stop shop for authentic Latin American cuisine.

I love that I saw some Mexican workers leaving the parking lot when we pulled up, they still had…read moretheir fluorescent work shirts on. Meaning they came straight to eat after work, that was a good sign. As soon as we walked in, strong local-Latina customer presence, which is also an even better sign. I take the same note when I eat at Pho or oriental restaurants. If I see Asians present and eating at a predominantly Asian cuisine location, it's a very good sign. Anyways, I Wish we had photos to share but no time was wasted on that, we loved our food, this is our new spot. My husband & I both had the Lengua tacos, rice on the side, & my nephew had the carne asada tacos & raved about them. We wish we could try more items based on our positive experience with what we ordered. Next time! Can't wait! Also, we're from Arizona, sooo we think we kinda know good Mexican cuisine.

Went for Taco Tuesday and had a great experience! The tacos were only $1.75 each -- I tried the…read morechicken and pork tacos, and both were flavorful and delicious. We also tried the peach and mango margaritas, which were refreshing and had a great fruity flavor. The chips and salad came with their white sauce dip, which was really good. We also ordered the birria empanadas with the consommé, and they were packed with flavor! Love the elote!! The waiters were very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was nice and welcoming, although it does usually get busy because it's a popular spot. Overall, a great place for affordable tacos, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere.

English I've been going to La Hacienda across Hampton Roads…read morefor years. Their food is consistently fantastic and absolutely worth the wait. However, today, the Chesapeake panadería and restaurant off Military Highway missed the mark; and this isn't the first time. A pickup of pan dulce and a mangonada took 32 minutes after I paid and sat down. They were understandably out of café de olla, it's that good! These pickups usually take me five to seven minutes, even when packed. The young clerk seemed lost. I handed him $21 for a $15.73 total. He stared, checked the register, and handed me $5 and a quarter without a word. Yes, only two cents short. It's not the amount, it's the lack of communication. If there's a reason you're not giving exact change, speak up! Previously, a clerk answered a menu question with "I don't know." I had to prompt him to ask someone else. On another visit, my drink was forgotten. Today, the waitress made about three specialty drinks and poured six to eight fountain drinks before he even started my mangonada. Customers arriving around the same time and after me received drinks and food first. Between ringing people up, he paced and watched others work while I waited for one drink. Then it came out loaded with half-blended frozen mango chunks. C'mon man, 32 minutes, and it still wasn't properly blended? The kitchen and waitstaff were hustling. Heck, the owner was bussing tables, delivering table orders, and seating customers himself. The counter was another story. If you have downtime, check on the customer still waiting instead of watching everyone else work. I love the food and want this location to thrive, but the counter needs serious training and better supervision. The food keeps me coming back, but these recurring service issues shouldn't come with it. Español Llevo años visitando los locales de La Hacienda en Hampton Roads. La comida es de lo más auténtico que se encuentra en estas partes y vale la pena la espera. Sin embargo, hoy la panadería y restaurante de Chesapeake, por Military Highway, dejó mucho que desear; y no es la primera vez. Comprar pan dulce y una mangonada tomó 32 minutos después de pagar y sentarme. Quería café de olla pero se les había acabado, ¡así de bueno está! Estas compras normalmente me toman de cinco a siete minutos, incluso con el lugar lleno. El joven cajero parecía perdido. Le entregué $21 para pagar $15.73. Se me quedó mirando, miró la caja y me dio $5 y una moneda de 25 centavos sin decir nada. Sí, faltaron dos centavos. No es la cantidad, es la falta de comunicación. Si hay una razón para no dar el cambio exacto, ¡dilo, mijo, para eso tenemos voz! En otra visita, pregunté por un platillo y me dijeron: "No sé". Tuve que pedirle al cajero que preguntara a alguien más. En otra ocasión, olvidaron mi bebida. Hoy, la mesera preparó unas tres bebidas de especialidad y sirvió seis a ocho de la máquina antes de que él empezara mi mangonada. Clientes que llegaron casi al mismo tiempo y después de mí recibieron bebidas y comida primero. Entre cobrarles a unos clientes, él caminaba de un lado a otro mirando cómo trabajaban los demás. Yo seguía esperando una sola bebida. Finalmente, salió llena de trozos de mango congelado a medio licuar. ¡Vamos, hombre! ¿32 minutos y aun así no estaba bien licuada? La cocina y los meseros estaban trabajando duro. El propio dueño recogía mesas, llevaba pedidos y acomodaba clientes. Pero el joven cajero era otra historia. Si tienes tiempo libre, fíjate en el cliente que sigue esperando en lugar de mirar cómo trabajan los demás. Me encanta la comida y quiero que este local prospere, pero el mostrador necesita buena capacitación y mejor supervisión. La comida me hace regresar, pero estos problemas recurrentes de servicio no deberían venir incluidos.

Hubs and I decided to start going to random restaurants on Granby Street that we never visited…read morebefore. This place was first on our list, we've been back a second time since then. Vibe is urban Mexican flare with hookah option. We enjoyed the dinner menu more so than the brunch menu. This is a trendy spot, where music and tv is always on. Although we had a good time this is a not a quiet place to go to on a first date. The servers are attentive and very friendly. Bartender has a generous pour and the chef truly loves his work.

There was no one at the front to greet or seat us as we stood around for a couple of minutes we…read moredecided to just seat ourselves at the bar which was really dirty from previous guest that had not been cleaned. The ambiance is bar/lounge setting with hookah and good drinks. I ordered some wings and fries - I was expecting a different type of chicken wing. These were more like wing dings fried extremely hard. The seasoning was very well (hot lemon pepper) but just fried entirely too hard. The service was awfully slow even though they were not busy at all but our bartender was really nice. I do not think I will be back for dinner but have heard great things about happy hour and the brunch.

It's a hidden gem. First, it's not a restaurant but a Central and South American grocery store. The…read moreselection is small, but they do have fruits and vegetables that you would not see at a local chain grocery store. They also make food occasionally, mainly on Saturdays. I just happened to be in the neighborhood. And tried the empanadas. 3 for 10$, they had beef, chicken, and cheese. They came with a pickled salad and mild salsa. Very good. So good, I ordered three more. The workers were super friendly, just some good people trying to make a good living. They are not in the best part of the shopping center, but they make do; we ate outside, but I think the location may discourage people from going. It's across the street from the beach, so if you find yourself in the area and want to try something other than local fast food, give it a shot. I would come back.

A quaint family owned and operated business with specialty items and an abundance of curtesy. The…read moreproduce is fresh and the items sold here give you a sense of nostalgia. El Pueblito Del Sabor brings a new unique experience to the area with the products that they offer. Fresh young coconut served either in the shell or more conveniently poured into a container along with sweet fresh coconut meat is a divine experience. They sell a variety of fruit and vegetables. Some that I haven't seen in ages and some that I have never seen before. The unique variety of products offered here certainly makes this a niche market. Definitely give this family owned and operated business a try. You will either discover something new or find old childhood favorites. Parking here is limited but flows quickly. Happy Eating Yeeps!!!

Good food good prices clean place Good location great…read morepeople Love the atmosphere Great place

Very nice and friendly place with great and flavorful food. Feels like a mom and pop style bodega.read more

I love finding authentic Latin American places that have a familiar warm environment. La Boquita is…read moreno different. Its a whole in the wall in a neighborhood thats not the best but unfortunately a lot of good places are. I've been here twice, once for a late breakfast and once for lunch with a buddy of mine. This place centers around mostly South American foods (El Salvador + Honduras) and is a local hotspot for the Hispanic locals around breakfast time. The outside is ugly and parking can be limited but just park at another vacant establishments parking lot. Once inside theres a couple of rinky dink tables and overall the layout reminds me of a butcher shop my grandparents frequent in Puerto Rico...but don't worry its clean and you won't find blood splatter anywhere. The food is cheap cheap cheap! And the portions are large. I usually go for an order of baleadas, which is mostly a typical Honduran wheat flour tortilla folded and stuffed with mashed beans, eggs, Mexican style cream and avacados. One is usually enough but somehow I managed to fit two ;) They also put pork instead or chicken but I opt out on that options. This goes great with coffee too! I try replicating this simple dish at home and fail horribly. They also make bandeja paisa which is usually associated as a Columbian breakfast meal but its quite typical in many countires in Central America. This dish is definitely heafty offering a fried egg, a strip(s) of chicarones ( a seasoned pork rinds that has a chewier texture), refried beans, arepas (corn tortillas) plaintains ( usually sweet) rice and avacados. My friend who is a Honduran native usually opts for this as he eats meat. He says it reminds him of home and that this is his favorite local joint for it. This place is a small family owned business and has been here for quite a while. They know thier regulars and are nice people. They aren't too chatty almost shy but that doesn't stop them from inviting you to eat some good food at thier place. Overall, I'd be a regualr if I didn't live 30+ miles away but when I'm in the mood for a full belly and food that is reminescent of my culutral roots I go here. So please people come here and give it a shot :)

This spot has a small rotating menu and special everything is good. I had the Oxtail with a side of…read moreyellow rice and plantain and that hit the spot! Great Caribbean food spot in Portsmouth!

I loved this place really bad at one point of time but the food isn't the same from a year ago, it…read moredoesn't taste the same not to mention i was on that side of town and decided to get food from them and whoopty doo i had a piece of hair in my food clear as day. they definitely need to wear hair nets when cooking AND serving food! just for that it's a 1 star that is very nasty and unsanitary especially for the price you pay for a plate.