Went to El Vicentino because apparently my stomach decided it wanted a passport stamp from El…read moreSalvador without paying JFK prices. Started off with the Pupusas De Pollo con Queso and I immediately understood why people fight over these things like it's the last bench at the gym. Thick handmade tortilla, seasoned chicken, melted cheese, pickled slaw, tomato sauce... simple setup, heavyweight flavor. Then the empanadas arrived looking innocent. Big mistake. These yellow plantain pockets stuffed with steak stew were so flavorful I almost started acting emotional in public. Sweet plantain outside, rich savory filling inside... elite combo. For the main event, I ordered the fritanga platter because apparently I enjoy eating like a retired heavyweight champion. Crispy pork belly, sausages, yuca fries, fried plantains, potato slices, and green arepas all piled together like a beautiful cholesterol Avengers team-up. Every bite felt like my cardiologist was slowly shaking his head somewhere in the distance. Worth it. Washed everything down with a Batido de Plátano -- creamy banana shake blended with milk and vanilla ice cream. Basically dessert pretending to be a beverage. No complaints from me. And because self-control left the building hours earlier, I finished with Quesadilla Cheese Bread from Raul's Baked Goods and the Pan Tostado cookies from La Exquisitas Bakery. Pineapple jelly inside those cookies? Dangerous behavior. Queens really be out here feeding people like they're preparing them for battle. El Vicentino ambiance didn't just give me dinner... they gave me a full-contact eating experience. If you leave hungry, that's honestly a personal decision.

I have lived near this restaurant for over 20 years and never stepped inside…read more My boyfriend has recently gotten me into pupusas so we decided to give this location a try. We tried their cheese and revuelta pupusa which were both very good. They are a bit on the smaller side but flavor wise, very good. The owner was the one who took our order and was very friendly and welcoming. Will be ordering from them again to try other items on their menu.

Las Perlas offers a lively atmosphere with a colorful, welcoming vibe that makes it a fun spot for…read morecasual dining or drinks with friends. The menu features a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes and cocktails, with an emphasis on bold flavors and traditional ingredients. I ordered the beef tacos, which came as three generously filled tacos. They were very tasty, well-seasoned, and satisfying, with flavorful meat that paired perfectly with the toppings. The portion size was filling and great for the price. If you dine in, they also provide free tortilla chips, which is a nice bonus while waiting for your food. Service can vary depending on how busy it is, but staff are generally friendly and accommodating. Overall, Las Perlas is a solid choice if you're looking for a fun environment, good portions, and tasty Mexican food. The beef tacos are definitely worth ordering.

This place is so bad for traditional Salvadorian food, they take so long with getting our orders…read moreout, I waited more than 20 minutes for my food. They even brought everyone else's food before ours even though we got here first. The food when it was out was not worth the wait, I can tell it was preheated and the steak wasn't cooked fully even though we asked for it to be well done. Last time coming here. I asked for no onion and no cheese and they still put it.

Just got uber eats from here, got the skirt steak which was good, seasoned and wasn't too tough…read more The salad was also ok but DO NOT order the black sausage. Thought it would be like morcilla but it was Super dry inside to the point it was like eating a saltine cracker. Wasted $7 on it. Had to throw it away. Wish who ever prepared it tonight would have had some standard to say we can't serve this let's substitute it with something else. Might not repeat here

I called this morning for an order to pick up. I asked her for two mango smoothies in milk and she…read morereplied "omg" in a tone and I thought maybe it was towards something else. I also asked for two empanadas of cheese and two on chicken. When I got there I wasn't greeted at all she had this nasty attitude. When I got in my car I noticed my drinks were both very low compared to the fact I paid full price for them and my empanadas weren't cheese ones they were beef. I've been going here for years for these smoothies I've always gotten them to the top and when I told her this she said oh well I used the same ingredients and the foam was a lot. No resolution and no accountability for getting my order wrong. Terrible new staff.

Great salvadorian food. They also have a location in College Point. I always get Beef stew with…read morerice and beans.

I love when I find a place that's reasonably priced and delicious. Hidden amongst a neighborhood…read morefull of mainly Korean restaurants, this El Salvadoran restaurant was a true joy to find and try out. They offer a lunch special for $13 but we all opted for the 3 taco set that comes in either beef or chicken that comes with rice and beans. The taco shell was a hard shell and tasted so fresh and crunchy like it was homemade. The meat was juicy and delicious and it was dripping it was so good. The tacos were generously topped with lettuce and slice of avocado. The beans seem like they were blended and very tasty. The only downside was the language barrier. We orders 3 beef tacos and 1 chicken taco and they mistakenly brought out 2 chicken and 2 beef. It was a little difficult rectifying the order. We finally decided to bring the chicken order and order another beef set but it took a while for them to understand us. I think it was just a mistake on the kitchen part since when the receipt came, the order was actually for 3 beef and 1 chicken. All food at the end. We also didn't know what pupusas are so had to try it. Omg! We picked the one filled with chicharonnes and cheese. It was $3. Came with a side of coleslaw and dipping sauce. Soooooo good! The decor is very low key- little but old school. It's definitely a laid back atmosphere.

Best Pupusas in Flushing! My go to's are the revueltas and loroco. I like that their Pupusas are…read morenot too thick but stuffed perfectly. Their fresh juices are also great. If you pass by very early in the morning you will see all the construction workers lining up to get their breakfast . This to me is an indicator of amazing food.

I got fresh empandas made to order if asked. They are very friendly. The filing of the empandas…read morewas very tasty and flavorful, and a lot of filling. The crust is thin and crispy. The cost of the empandas was $2.50. I enjoyed it alot.

Today is my 2nd time ordering WHEAT CHICKEN EMPANADA from this location and I must say I can't wait…read morefor my 3rd time! Lady who takes the orders over the phone/counter is polite and well mannered. Y U M M Y STILL haven't tried it? WHAT R U WAYTING 4?

Recently returned to The Empanadas Spot. Had placed my order via phone in advance. I order their…read moreempanadas de carne and chorizo. The order was ready for pick up when I got there about 15 min later. Hot and ready to be enjoyed. It is one of the best places to get good empanadas from Colombia around the neighborhood. Highly recommended.

Love the restaurant wirh so many nice choice of food. The seating area is big and comfortable which…read moremade me feel like I can sit and enjoy my food. The staff here is friendly and I feel comfortable to dine in here. Would totally come visit again.

This is a new spot that opened on the boulevard. Since it is a new location; the service was not…read moregreat since the only employee there seem to be taking phone orders and in person orders which is a lot for one person. I ordered the Hawaiian pupusa that came with pineapple, ham and cheese and also a revuelta which is the standard pupusa that comes with cheese, beans and chicharrón. I honestly did not like the revuelta very much; the filling was good but the taste of the dough was not great. I liked the Hawaiian pupusa better but it's not the best one I have tried. I will give this location another try in a couple of months to see if it improved.

Best empanadas "this side of the Mississippi " lol all jokes aside. The empanadas are meat filled…read morefrom end to end . We absolutely loved them. We tasted them at the Bloody Mary festival where they endorsed their product. I came home looking to find out where Rosas was located. Can't wait to try it again

This place is so underrated and should have way more reviews! The empanadas are HUGE and the melted…read morecheese in it is so delicious. There's so many yummy options. We got the Italian, plantains and guava. Can't wait to be back. Wish they were open weekends!