Small place but great vibes. The staff are very attentive and very nice. Colombian food is a bit…read moreheavy so if you are into a good heavy meal then this is your spot. Great place to hang out with friends while you play some bolirana and have some great good.

I truly had no real idea of what to expect when ordering from here, so I just went with what looked…read moretasty and OMG ANTOJITOS TACANA DELIVERED. These are all the items we tried: Shuko Mixto Torta-like shell - nice n'crispy with unique toppings like kraut + avocado + mayo + mustard variety of savory meat ~ sounds random but this HITS Quesedilla Chiapaneca W / Shredded Chicken MASSIVE quesedilla with cilantro and other fresh toppings + home made tortillas, good crunch Chuchitos Slightly sweet masa tamales with an umami tomatoey pork filling ~ soft + meaty Rellanitos Slightly savory black beans wrapped in a ball of sweet mashed plantains W / crema as a dip ~ it was like a dessert to me + I enjoyed it v much If you like unique flavor combinations and textures, just order one of everything I listed. You will not be disappointed. The woman at the front was kind and welcoming. The restaurant was cute and clean and the parking lot is massive. I loved everything about Antojitos Tacana and you will too. Just try it and see for yourself!

My abuelita and I were craving good garnachas and we were lucky to find this one! She's a harsh…read morecritic and she said the garnachas were so yummy. She also devoured the sopa de gallina as it's her favorite. Definitely gonna try out other things from the menu.

My favorite spot to grab a Salvadorean breakfast & great spot for Pupusas…read more They have a $2 Pupusa special Monday-Thursday. This spot is clean, the service is fast & friendly, food is made fresh to order. The young lady at the register is so sweet & friendly. I highly recommend!

Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The pupusas were perfectly made--crispy on…read morethe outside, soft on the inside, and packed with delicious filling. The curtido and salsa that came with them were the perfect balance and really brought out the flavor. I also ordered the pan con pollo, and it was incredible. The chicken was tender and well seasoned, the bread was fresh, and it was topped with a delicious mix of vegetables and sauce that made every bite flavorful. You can really tell the food is made with care and traditional recipes. On top of the great food, the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. The restaurant was clean and had a great atmosphere to enjoy a meal. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family!

Wow! So YUM! Who's…read moregot 2 thumbs and seeks out a new tamale spot for the first time - in the San Fernando / Pacoima area! - on the eve of Christmas Eve?!? THIS GAL!!! I've been wanting to try The Original Tamale Co for awhile now, but was confused by what I was seeing in the Yelp photos - there are a lot of street vendors in the area, so I wasn't sure if this was a "roaming" business. Adding to my confusion was not seeing it on a Google map, but The Tamale Cafe instead. So my curiosity got the better of me and I punched in the address to see what I'd find. It seems Me Gusta Gormet Tamales, the Tamale Cafe and The Original Tamale Co are all the same enterprise. When I pulled into the tiny parking lot, I noticed a cute casitas towards the street, and a large building, which I now know is the industrial kitchen/factory. Because this is one of the most popular times of year for tamales, they had large tents set up behind the casitas. The casitas was closed to walk up orders with signs directing patrons to form a line for the tents. 4 employees were working to take the walk up orders, 3 employees were filling the orders from inside the tent - LARGE bakery racks FILLED with fresh tamales and many large pots steaming the delicious goods. A special sign was made letting people know that cold tamales - at this time - were available in minimum quantities of 6. I was hoping to get 1 of each, cold, to try for Christmas Eve dinner but, no worries. I would just get them warm and reheat. I chose 1 pork, 1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 sweet corn and asked the chicken and pork to be in one container and the beef and sweet corn to be in another. My order was written down on a pad then he turned to go get my freshly steamed order. After bagging, he asked if I'd like any sauce and I noticed 2 large bins of packs of red and green sauces. I requested 2 green, he added them to the bag, gave me a total, I used Apple Pay and BAM! I was done. My timing was perfect because I turned around and the previous line of 2 people in front of me had grown to about 20 people stretched to the sidewalk. When I got home I realized my order was slightly off. Instead of beef and sweet corn, I received cheese and sweet corn. I wasn't bummed, tho, because I had debated the cheese over the beef. I added my own brown rice and lentils to a dish, placed the corn and cheese on top, added some cheese and drizzled the green sauce over, nuked it 1 minute and sat down to enjoy my new find. My hubby did not hear one word outta me for the next 20 minutes. 'DANG! SO GOOD!' I finally proclaimed. SO HAPPY to try this award winning tamale business. I'll be back, on a less crowded day, to try some other flavors! Cheers! "CC"

Love this place for take-home. Best tamales in town and the staff are so friendly. Dine-in area…read moreis basically in the parking lot.

My husband and I were coming from out of town decided to stop here. Honestly, chicken was…read moreamazing!!! We ordered 1/2 chicken and two pupusa cheese, jalapeño and chicken chipotle.it came with green/red salsa. I believe it was the owner that offered my husband a piece of chicken from the grill for free and told them if he doesn't like it the food's on them. Overall Food was amazing very friendly. If we ever come back this way, definitely we would stop here again.

I would describe the experience as amazing. First off they had this song playing over and over did…read moreget a little annoying but it was cute. The service is amazing, there was this old man there who was giving us free avocados, oranges, cucumbers etc. he was really fun and checked up on us. While the chef went out of his way to make something that the apparently didn't have. The food overall was good like -A or +B . I think I ordered something I didn't rlly like not bc it was bad but just out of my own preference. They have variety, from a sizable menu, many different drinks, and even conchas and ice cream. If you're like me who likes variety this place is for you. Overall grade A

It has been so long. I haven't ordered from Papa Que Rico…read more Today I was able to order from them via DoorDash I got a burrito with chicken and a Cuban sandwich Their food is really tasty and their respect my special instructions I just love that place very much

Went here with a family member to get lunch. Family member had been 3 times before and highly…read morerecommended the place. We ordered 2 chicken specials (comes with tortillas, choice of type of rice and beans and 2 empanadas (beef and jalapeno). The star of the show is their chicken! So moist and flavorful! Place has booths so one may eat there or place order in advance for takeout. Pictures everywhere around the colorful booths. Obtaining our order was fast however the cashier scanned card which is NOT what family member wanted to do. In one order, I specifically stated Black beans which I did not receive. Parking is hard to get to location, try to street parking. Hopefully they will get better parking options in the future. Overall, the food is very good.

Really happy with the food today and the service. Fortunately, we came at a good time and had the…read moreplace all to ourselves. My husbands aunt and cousin have been here before and hyped it up. I'm half Nicaraguan so I was excited to eat here. It was all delicious and homemade. AC has been fixed by the way. It was nice and cold in there. Nacatamal was good not super close to being like my grandmas but it was nice. Was moist and obviously smaller than the ones she used to make but it was still a good size and great. Dishes were great everything was fresh and they had a ton of Nicaraguan goodies too. They care about their customers too so if you have problems just let them know and they will fix.

This is Nicaraguan comfort done right. The churrasco was…read moretender and cooked to perfection juicy, flavorful, no shortcuts. The chimichurri was straight garlic bliss, bold without overpowering the meat. Gallo pinto was spot-on: perfectly balanced, rich, and authentic. The tajadas con queso stole the show as an appetizer crispy, salty, cheesy, and addictive. One plate isn't enough; it leaves you wanting more. If you're looking for real Nicaraguan flavor with execution that respects the food, this place delivers. No fluff. Just heat, heart, and quality.

I have had pupusas from this place not so long ago and mind you there are pretty good but today…read morewhen i walked in I asked the cashier for an order and she was like no sorry we don't sell pupusas here... I was like wait did I walk in to the wrong restaurant so I was like oh my god im so sorry I was super embarrased because there was people eating and I felt dumb. So i walk out and literally says pupuseria.... the B^#*÷ probably didnt want to work or was thinking I wasn't going to pay because I was in pjs still.... Worst customer service.

I was hesitant to go because lately I have been so dissatisfied with places we're pupusas are sold…read more I felt that I was not only throwing money away but also food. However I took the risk and went. Now I'm so upset at myself for not going sooner.... OMG!!!! These pupusas are amazing.....it's been years since I've had such a great pupusas.

We came here on a Friday night and the place had a steady trickle of people…read more We got the spinach empanada, vegan plate and the bandeja paisa, which is a standard Colombian plate. The vegan plate had black beans, white rice, plantains, and a side salad. The bandeja paisa had beans, a fried egg, chicharron, steak, rice, plantain, and chorizo. The meat was perfectly grilled but the chicharron was a little tough but still good. The vegan plate had much flavor -- the beans were tasty and the rice fresh. They were very generous with the plantains. The complimentary tortilla chips and salsa were so fresh and delicious. The spinach empanada was a little tough - it was crispy but there was less spinach than I would have expected and the cheese in it wasn't really melted either. Overall the food was very fresh and delicious. Parking can be tricky bc their lot fits only 3 cars. We parked a couple blocks in the neighborhood. Front of the store parking also seems limited. Service was kind and efficient. Food came out in less than 5-10 minutes. Place is well decorated and has nice seemingly traditional decor inside.

I don't understand why this place doesn't have at minimum a 4.5…read more The food is so tasty, the portions are massive, and the value for the money is incredible. Plenty of vegetarian options and they're flexible with substitutions. Love the homey mom and pop vibes, this is a small business that you should 1000% support.