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Vina Del Mar

4.3 (20 reviews)
InexpensiveSalvadoran
Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Lotte N.

I absolutely love the pupusas at this little local restaurant. It's a small place, but fits four tables and I like that it's nice and bright because of the windows. I had a revuelta pupusa (pork and cheese) and it was so good that I ordered another one to go! The pupusas are moist and flavorful and the salsa and hot sauce were also delicious. They took a while to come out, or I would've ordered more! I certainly will next time! The horchata was also good and the sopa de res that someone else ordered was large. There is also a bathroom for customers and a good selection of drinks and chips. The menu is actually pretty large so I look forward to coming again! This place is a good place for a quick, casual bite!

Simple chicken, rice and salad. The chicken is perfectly cooked!
Ben H.

This place is wonderful. It's not fancy. It's not exotic. It's simple food, friendly service and locals only. I've been here twice so far, and every time leave stuffed, with food left on my plate, a sense of calm, and happiness. I've been coming here on my breaks from Jury Duty over the past two weeks, and I cannot believe no one else from the courts frequents this place. Mostly, I've had chicken, always with a tamarin drink. The first time, I tried the basic grilled chicken, which was simple, but juicy and perfectly cooked. It comes with basic salad and rice, and the lady gave me a side of tomato sauce (not Marinara, but a salsa-like fresh tomato sauce). Nothing itself screams at you, but it's just well prepared, and hearty. My second time, I tried the stewed chicken, which was amazing. A-maz-ing. It's a slow cooked chicken, with a bit of sauce, and falls off the bone. So tender! Oh my god. Mix it in with your rice, and this is heaven. Again, simple, home style cooking, which just hits the spot. This time I had a friend, and we split an order of Papusas, which came recommended. They were good, and I had not had them before. Sort of a heavy pancake, with meat and cheese in the middle. My friend has had better in Brooklyn, but said these were more authentic than most, and good. Already stuffed with stewed chicken, I only had a few bites, for fear of exploding. I'll have to try them again. Their homemade tamarin drink is slightly sweeter than I normally like, but the thickness of it actually balanced out the sweet, and I couldn't stop drinking it. It's not too sweet, unlike fast food chains in the area. Try it, for sure. All in all, I highly recommend this place for a low key, delicious alternative to some of the less stellar places a black away, in front of the Court House. It hasn't been packed during jury lunch breaks, and just hits the spot. Friendly service, simple, comforting.

a plate of food and a cup of coffee
Keyue B.

This place is honestly the best!! I didn't know they're CASH ONLY so I went in with only $2, one pupusa was $2.75 after tax but he gave me the pupusa anyway with this amazing spicy Cole slaw. The pupusa itself was delicious an extremely authentic!

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Jesse H.

I'm so glad I decided to get off the LIRR in Jamaica and grab lunch in that neighborhood on a blistering hot day. The scrumptious bean and cheese papusas at Vina Del Mar (not to mention the kind wait staff, the strong A/C, and the fact that you can't even see the restaurant when walking around the corner, because the awning is small and there is a big tree in front) were so comforting, and transporting. I can already envision myself booking tickets to/from Jamaica Station just to try more things from their menu!

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Amanda H.

never had pupusa's before so my elsalvadorian friend insisted i try them and im soooo glad i did. this place is great, beyond tiny and cramped, not fancy at all but worth it for the amazing food! ive been here several times and the owner heidi is a charm! ive tried pupusa's at other spots and must admit they dont compare. this place is amazing and all food is made fresh on the spot to order!

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Def not the best place around. Flavorless meat and rice for their prices is diabolical. take my word for it, go eat elsewhere

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This small place was great. Unbelievable fried chicken correctly seasoned. If you're longing for Spanish food go here

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“never had pupusa's before so my elsalvadorian friend insisted i try them and im soooo glad i did.”

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El Vicentino

4.0(76 reviews)
3.8 mi•Flushing
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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.

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Marina Restaurant - 1 is rice 1 is reg

Marina Restaurant

3.9(15 reviews)
0.1 mi•Jamaica
•$

The food is extremely good. Ive been craving pupusas for weeks now and finally got the chance to…read morecome to Marina's. Ive been to the other Salvadorian restaurants in the area and have always left disappointed. The only reason I'm giving them a four was because if Im dinning in, then i should not be getting my drinks in a paper or disposable plastic cup. It was very strange to me. Other then that, everything was great!

This is a very nice authentic Salvadoran place. I have already had pupusas before at other…read moreSalvadoran places, so this time I decided to try something different. The main thing I had were the nuegados con chilate. Nuegados are these deep fried disc shaped things that come with a sweet honey syrup. They were okay. They reminded me of hash browns except bigger and harder. The chilate was a corn drink on the side. I did not like it that much because it was very bland. The two other things I ordered I liked a lot. One was a pastel de carne. This was what they call the typical half-moon shaped empanada found in many Latin American countries. It was very moist, flaky, and delicious. The second was an empanada de leche. However, their empanada was an oval shaped fried plantain patty, filled with a sweet milk cream. It was very sweet and very tasty! I also tried a piece of my friend's steak. The steak was also nicely made. It was not dry at all, well seasoned, and thin like I prefer my steaks. The staff were also very friendly and greeted us as we entered. This place was a very good find. I am surprised no one else had written a review yet.

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Marina Restaurant - They sell Salvy items

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Marina Restaurant - The steak and the chicken cutlet was really good. We definitely be back soon.

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The steak and the chicken cutlet was really good. We definitely be back soon.

Rincon Salvadoreno - Pupusa Especial con Todo

Rincon Salvadoreno

2.8(77 reviews)
0.2 mi•Jamaica
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Growing up, my parents used to drive all the way to Jamaica to grab pupusas from El Rincón. I…read moreremember loving all the colorful decor and it really represents your traditional tacky Salvadoran restaurant. I have come here throughout the years and during my last visit here (about a year+ ago) I was still in love with the food. During my most recent visit however, I just really wasn't impressed like I had been in previous visits. I came here with a couple of friends on a Saturday night and the place wasn't packed. We took our seats and as always, I recommend ordering the pupusas since they're the most delicious Salvadoran staple and what I've always enjoyed most from their menu. After ordering, the wait for the food was much longer than expected considering the place wasn't very crowded. When I finally received the cheese & pupusas revueltas I ordered, I was filled with disappointment. The sauce for the pupusas was very watery and poorly made and the pupusas themselves were very dry. It was not the quality of food I've expected from El Rincón. I'm not sure if it just happened to be an "off" night or if their quality has just lessened over time but I used to really enjoy this spot. I'll probably be coming here again sometime soon and hopefully I'll be able to more positively change my review.

Not recommend, food disappointed, terrible service, there is no ambiance, don't waste your time and…read moremoney here.

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Very welcoming inside

La Hacienda - Steak Encebollado

La Hacienda

3.8(39 reviews)
9.9 mi
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I said one time I loved Spanish food and my friend ran with it. Next on her list of great food was…read more"La Hacienda." And she was right, it was good, but I had some concerns. It's street parking, but that's normal in Hempstead. The outside of the building fit popular 90's store fronts. So it made me reminiscent of the past. Inside I was a little surprised. The place was a bit run down. Tables were not wiped clean and the wood trim around the food looked questionable. But those things don't stop me from eating. The staff behind the counter were incredible! They talked to everyone. When the restaurant started to get more customers walking in, they were on it. The woman who helped us was incredibly friendly and helpful. She explained everything and what it was (my friend translated for me) and I made my selections. The woman waiting on us offered me some kind of sauce. I figured "when in Rome." We took our plates and started eating. I instantly thought how glad I was to take that sauce. I wish I remembered the name of it. But trust me I took the rest home. The entire meal, including the sauce, amazing! That ring that looks like a donut, was in fact, not a donut, but I will recommend you try it, if you stop in. I will definitely be back. With all the other selections down the assembly line they offer, I have my work cut out for me. I mean, I didn't even try the rice yet.

Will not remove any stars for language barrier. They tried their best to give me a good meal and…read moreexceeded my expectations. Ez 5 stars. Feels like I'm eating at my imaginary Spanish wife's family's house!

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El Rinconsito Paisa Rest & Bakery - Great food and fast service

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3.8(13 reviews)
0.2 mi•Jamaica

Very disappointing experience. I placed an order and called back within minutes to change it, and…read morewas told it was "not allowed" and that either I would have to pay for the original order or they would. That makes no sense, especially considering how quickly I called back. Even more concerning, when I asked to speak to a manager or supervisor, I was told there wasn't one available. That's unacceptable for any business. Instead of helping resolve a simple issue, they made it unnecessarily complicated. Customer service here needs serious improvement.

Made a quick stop here after flying into JFK. There are a handful of Colombian spots in Queens each…read moreoffering something a little different. I was impressed by the large variety of options on this menu. I ordered an empanada to start followed by a mini bandeja. There was nothing mini about it! As you can see by the pic, portion size are not skimpy. Overall, the dish was good, only thing I would change was the steak. Had a little too much fat for my liking. But the chicharron and frijoles were great. The jugo de guanabana was delicious. Empanada was good too, though I would've liked a bit more of a flavor kick. They have a few tables and bar area for indoor dining and a covered section outside. Restaurant was busy, with customers dining in or picking up orders. Seems like a staple for the local community which is great to see. Service was friendly and moderately paced. Will return if in the area!

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El Rinconsito Paisa Rest & Bakery - Cute interior

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El Rinconsito Paisa Rest & Bakery - Minibandeja

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