Paty's Cafe

We visited this location yesterday Saturday, we arrived got seated super fast and the waiter was…read moresuper cool. We ordered for appetizer chicharrones and me and my wife got a fried fish for each. The food was great, will come back and will recommend

Excellent Salvadoran food in a neighborhood place with excellent friendly service…read more If you try nothing else, try the Salvadoran flan. The usual creamy caramel custard but with a sort crème brûlée melted semi solid top. It all sort of melts in your mouth. Trust me, this is definitely worth the extra minutes on the Exercycle The only real drawback is the location. The small strip mall is pretty crowded and definitely hard to park

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Delicias Chapinas

5.0(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

We drove by this place many times without stopping in because it does not look like a restaurant…read morefrom the outside. Now that we have tried it, we keep going back. The cuisine is Guatemalan, and I encourage everyone to try it because Mexican, Honduran, Guatemalan, Salvadoran, etc. are all different cuisines and should all be experienced. I used to avoid such places because I was afraid that the staff wouldn't speak English. If that's what you think, I encourage you to go anyway because you will make it work and it will be worth the effort and you will have a new experience. The people here are very nice and the food is very good. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. And we tried new things we never had before. For example, one of their beverages is called nance, which is a sweet yellow cherry. They have tacos and pupusas, but I recommend you try the doblas--somewhere between a tacos dorados and a chalupa. Thank you Delicias Chapinas for allowing us to visit Guatemala without leaving Fort Lauderdale!

Absolutely amazing and ther best service I've had in a very long time. Excellent michelada in a…read morehuge mug, tacos and quesadillas were great

Mixto fajitas

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El Guanaco

4.5(1.3k reviews)

6.4 mi

What a cute hidden gem ! I have passed by this restaurant countless times & always wondered about…read moreit. It's 5 mins from my home. Took over 10 years but better late then never! Finally went today!! What have I been missing all these years. Taco Tuesday $3 tacos if you want shrimp or fish $4. Margaritas - looked like a fish bowl $5 ! Delicious !!! Brissa our waitress was wonderful very attentive, friendly & welcoming. There was an older gentlemen - I didn't get his name. He was extremely nice, kept coming by to see if all was okay & collected our empty margarita glasses. We ordered the carnitas, chorizo & steak tacos. 6 in total & filling. All delicious especially that they make their own tortillas! Now let's discuss the salsa. Can you make the salsa bowls slightly bigger. Or less chips because the salsa finishes & you have plenty of chips leftover. I didn't want to keep paying for salsa just to finish the chips. I will definitely be visiting again and bringing some friends!

I was in the area and I'm so glad I found this little gem because I was absolutely starving! The…read moreplace is tiny, but the food is amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced. I ordered two horchatas to go, a carnitas burrito, a breakfast burrito, and a bean and cheese pupusa with beans for my little one. Everything was packed to go, and my total came to $48 and some change, which I thought was a great price for everything we ordered. The only thing I was a little disappointed about was that they forgot to include the sour cream with my order. Other than that, everything was great! The environment was friendly, the place was clean, and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be returning to try more from the menu.

Dining area inside

Chipotle chicken burrito

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Coca Cola made in Mexico. Real sugar.

Antojitos Salvadoreños Restaurant

4.3(16 reviews)

9.9 mi

Food is always ready when we do takeout. The food is good and the prices are very reasonable.read more

Antojitos Salvadoreños deserves a five-star rating for its warm welcome and incredible flavor. From…read morethe moment I walked in, the staff greeted me with genuine smiles that made the experience feel inviting and comfortable. It was only my second time trying Salvadoran food, but everything was packed with bold flavor and authenticity. I had the churrasco steak along with pupusas filled with cheese and pork, both of which were delicious. I can't believe I didn't discover this place sooner and I will definitely be a repeat customer. The ambience made it feel like a true Salvadorian restaurant straight from the mother land which I loved! Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Salvadoran cuisine in Margate experience overall.

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El Rinconcito

4.2(47 reviews)

9.9 mi

Great food, great service ! Nice calm environment ! Very Latino ! Enjoyed and would definitely…read morecome back for the pupusas !

I was looking for a place for Colombian food for dinner, and this restaurant got my attention!…read more They have the typical bandeja paisa, and the process to order to go was super quick , so much faster by calling on the phone . Picking up the food was an interesting process there's a person by the front door checking bags and patting people down , I guess for security purposes... but it was a bit off , since I kept mentioning I was just there to pick up food . It seems like it's a lounge style restaurant, that's why the security process in place . Food was good , delicious; but the initial process for pick up just made it so awkward.

So Much Flavor in Everything!

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El Atlakat Restaurants

3.9(264 reviews)

8.0 mi

Great food for a great price! I discovered this El…read moreSalvadorian restaurant by accident. Starving after a day in the sun, we popped in to check it out. From the outside, the building looks a little run down but once inside you could never tell. We ordered the Super Antojitos Atlakat. This is a loaded plate with carne asada, refried beans, chicharrones, tostones, yuca, and cheese. Each item was filled with bold, comforting flavors with a touch of what felt like home cooking. My friends complimented the crispness of the pork belly. The meal was filling for 3 of us with left overs. Seems like they have a great lunch menu and the prices are very reasonable.

I grew up eating Salvadoran food so when I find a gem that reminds me of childhood, I scream about…read moreit from the rooftops (or Yelp). When I arrived, I was surprised they had more tables than I was expecting. There wasn't a wait, but it was full. They also have counter seating with a tv if you're into that. I ordered pupusas "revueltas." For those who might not know, a pupusa is a traditional Salvadoran dish made from thick corn tortilla stuffed with a mixture of ingredients. "Revueltas" or "mixed/scrambled" which I ordered is a combo of beans, cheese and pork mixture which is blended and filled inside the pupusa. It's served with a type of cabbage salad and tomato sauce. So good. I also ordered a tamale which was delicious as well. This is my go-to place when I'm looking for Salvadoran. Try it!

Sautéed Steak (Carne Asada)

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Latin Flavor

3.7(26 reviews)

2.9 mi

Pupusas where on point! Fried Yuca and chicharrones were really good!…read moreService was fast and courteous. The encurtido was different. But it was good also. Just very different than what everyone is used to. Will definitely return to try other items in the menu!

A little hidden Salvadoran gem tucked away in a small plaza in Plantation. This place has a little…read moreof everything. Homemade flavors hit the spot every time. The seafood soup is full of flavor, meant to eat slowly and savor every bite. Generous portions for a good price. The staff is always very attentive and friendly.

Cafe con Leche

Horchata

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Plato Variado (Appetizer)

El Rinconcito Salvadoreno 2

4.1(63 reviews)

9.7 mi

Exactly what I want from a restaurant. Absolutely incredible quality of ingredients, from their…read morelimes to their meat/seadfood. Everything was flavorful, filling, and made perfectly. I left this place absolutely stuffed and incredibly satisfied. Excellent service. It's clear this business has pride in themselves. I got the salpequeno steak, seafood soup, and pupusas. The steak was perfectly marinated/flavored and incredibly tender. The pupusas were packed with simple yet pronounced flavors and were the perfect texture. The seafood soup was packed of all sorts of goodies, with prawn and crab and a rich broth. MAKE SURE YOU COME HERE

El Rinconcito has become one of my go-to places whenever I'm craving Salvadoran food. The food here…read moreis always really good-, flavorful, and served hot. The prices are very reasonable too. It's one of those places where you feel like you're getting real value for your money. The enchiladas are my favorite. The hot sauce is so good on the food too. Sometimes, the wait is long but it's always worth it. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with fun music, TVs playing, and the staff has always been friendly and attentive whenever I've eaten there. Where they lose a star is the wait times (sometimes wait for a reallly long time) and the consistency of freshness... sometimes the food is outstanding, and sometimes it tastes old and rotten. (Like the cucumber, tomatoes or avocado toppings). My mom had a severe allergic reaction last time we ate there. Still, I like to come back because it's that good when it is good.

Steak Enchiladas (like Tostadas). So good.

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Mixed pupusa...

Restaurante Salvadoreno

5.0(1 review)

9.2 mi

Best el Salvadorian food I have ever had. Portions are huge. Beautiful and friendly service. An…read moreabsolute must for Miami

el carbonero

3.9(32 reviews)

36.9 mi

Awesome food Exelent service…read more Outstanding service Best pupusas in florida The total are great as well Exelent tacos Best place around

This spot is in between Lake and Lucerne in Lake Worth Beach, not downtown, but in a more…read moreresidential area east of 95. When I stopped by, there was only a couple of other people there, but plenty of parking in their lot or along the street. Seating is open air, with a patio, and prices are very reasonable. I had heard that their pupusas were good- and they were! Topping in a ziplock bag was creative, if a little strange. I would return to try their tacos. The bar area seating did not appeal to me- and we ordered at the bar, which is also something that doesn't appeal to me- but perhaps it would appeal to others.

Patio

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Arthur S.

12 years ago

The best soft steak tacos I ever ate. Traditional food, not Americanized commercial food, from a tiny corner kitchen. Gives new meaning to the saying, "good to go" - great food for takeout only. It's in the Sunoco service station just East of I-95 at Exit 25 (Marina Mile Road) but on the West bound side. read more

Patricia M.

2 years ago

954 404 3061 (954) 404-4658 1531 State Rd 84 Fort Laudardale Very delicious Latin Cuban food We have breakfast and lunch Very tasty chicken and beef empanada's read more

Danielle C.

299

5 years ago

I been eating here for almost 4 years maybe more I live patty and her food is literally the best EVER

Alli P.

9 years ago

Food is amazing, affordable and consistent! Always happy when we get food from there.

Katherine H.

4 years ago

the food is so delicious, I recommend this place great food and service!!

Tara R.

7 years ago

Amazingly delicious. Highly recommended!

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