El Arepazo Y Pupuseria
22799 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH, 44126
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Address :
22799 Lorain Rd
Fairview Park, OH, 44126 - Phone (440) 716-1961
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Michele R.
Yup. I'll be back for sure. I have never had pupusas or arepas, but we were feeling adventurous so gave it a shot. The portions were more than generous, service was friendly and swift and the price was right. I spent about $43 for lunch for 3 people- included drinks, 1 single pupusa, the chorizo and egg lunch (with rice, beans and tortillas) a plate of 3 pupusas, a chicken tamale, 1 arepa with fries, fried plantains and avocado on the side. I had to sample everyone's food, but mine was so delicious I certainly overdid it. The slaw and picante sauce they served was so fresh and flavorful. My cheese pupusa was a perfect pillow of cheesy goodness. I even sampled the chipotle and garlic sauce they brought with the arepas. I am personally not a fan of plantains, but my friends said they were cooked perfect and deliciously. Not only will I be back (Must have an empanada) but I can't wait to rush home from work today and have my leftovers. :-)
(5)Daniel G.
If you're looking for an authentic taste of El Salvadoran and Colombian cuisine, this is the place to go. Located in an unassuming house in the corner with a small parking lot in the back, it can be easy to miss the first time you're going to visit. Once you're there, there's tables and booths available to sit at. The menu offers a variety of options. I have tried the cheesy corn with chorizo and ceviche appetizers, the Pupusas revueltas, and the fried fish. All of their food was great, but definitely don't miss out on the cheesy corn with chorizo and the Pupusas. They have different styles of Pupusas, so it shouldn't be hard to find one you like. For anyone that doesn't know, a Pupusas is a sort of thick fried tortillas stuffed with cheese and meat. They're variations include stuffed with vegetable, cheese, meat, beans, and combinations of the above. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
(4)Ellie G.
Yum to the yum to the yum. Pupusas!! If you haven't had these delightful corn pockets stuffed with yummy fillings-- you are missing out! I say ask for extra slaw and go for it. We usually get just pork and cheese but we have tried them all and they are all amazing. We usually get three for the two of us- and we are stuffed. But we also load on the slaw (and have been known to get the slaw to go!) We also love the tacos here. Authentic and good- no twist just straight delicious. By the way- you can leave here stuffed and for under $20 for two people. One of my favorite spots!
(5)David G.
Great blend of cuisines. Whole fish here is prepared perfectly and fresh tasting with avocado salad. Recommend the tilapia shrimp ceviche
(4)Clara G.
Very good food very good service I really enjoyed everything is delicious My favorites are the pupusas and Arepaz I recommend them are delicious I love
(5)Karyn C.
Finally got to try this wonderful little jewel of a restaurant! We tried little bits of everything. Luckily, the daughter knows the owners. Everything was wonderful and I can't wait to go again. Almost couldn't finish my lunch, as it was so filling. I had the arepa con loca. Pictured here. OMG. I was so conflicted! I COULD NOT STAND LEAVING IT BEHIND. And they have these incredible sauces to accompany the food. One is a garlic concoction, and the other is a chipotle mix. Pick a favorite? Impossible. The place is low key, and tiny. Blink, and you'll drive by. Cannot wait to return!
(5)Amanda G.
So delicious and authentic. The food is fresh and flavorful. Bring your own alcohol!
(5)Loopy S.
The horchata was too sweet. I had the pollo arepa, and it was way too salty and greasy. The sauces were nice. I'm still waiting for a Venezuelan arepa joint to open around here, much better than Colombian.
(2)Colleen J.
So right off the bat I'm willing to admit I didn't know what an arepa OR pupusa were before entering the doors of this fine establishment. To sum it up for you, arepas are magical and pupusas are their bewitching brother in law. We tried an arepa with fries and my god, the corn like sandwich filled with meat, cheese, and veggies was so delicious. I would say it was like the Colombian/Salvadorian version of an overflowing cheese steak. As for the pupusa, if you stuff anything in anything you're pretty much set up for delicious success. I don't care how that sounds, but I stand by it. The dining room was small and plain; it was perfect. Can't wait to return.
(5)Marisha S.
Stopped by this place on my mother's whim a while back and oh my goodness it is so good. I just keep coming back. The food is all prepared very well and with a lot of care. I've so far tried a decent portion of the menu, but my favorites are the cheese empanadas, the pupusas (can't choose a favorite!), the atole, and of course, the fried plantains. But really, everything here is worth getting. The service is great and the prices are good for the portions and quality. Only downside is no liquor license, but the selection of drinks and the delicious coffee make up for it. Definitely try it out.
(5)Albie F.
El Arepazo y Pupuseria was a great find for a quick meal before departing from Cleveland Airport on my one day business trip. Had the arepa con chorizo and a pupusa. I've had better pupusas in the SF Bay Area (where it's hard to find any arepa options) and better arepas in Miami but considering I was in Cleveland, I was pleasantly surprised they were both offered at all. I'd say the arepas were much better than the pupusas here. One arepa was quite filling and had quite a bit of ingredients but the maize flatbread was a bit thicker than I'm used to.
(4)Precious R.
I'm not very familiar with Columbian & Salvadorian cuisine but after seeing all the wonderful reviews on yelp about this place, I knew I had to check this place out. I'm so happy that I did, the food was great! My boyfriend got the arepas filled with steak & it was so tasty. The arepas was STUFFED with steak, cheese, peppers, & onions. It also came with fries & those fries were some of the best fries I've ever had. I ordered all 3 of the different empanadas (cheese, pork, & beef). All 3 were stuffed with feeling. My favorite was the cheese. I also got the pupusas filled with pork & that was pretty good as well. The meal was so affordable, we couldn't believe how inexpensive everything was. The customer service was great too, the waiter was very attentive! This place is definitely a hidden gem in Fairview Park. This place should be packed! There is no doubt that I'll be back again...and again.
(5)Volkan B.
Very authentic and yummy. We tried empanadas, pupusas and Arepa with chorizo and stake. All of them were delicious. I am definitely gonna go back and try tacos and other stuff. I also must add that this place is very clean and smells good. Definitely worth the long drive.
(5)Ben P.
The arepas here are just AWESOME! I eat here in this small family restaurant every time I come to town. The food is home cooked and original.
(5)Jillian M.
To start off, this place is amazing. It's this small gem on the corner that's easy to miss. I've been there at least 15 times by now and have tried just about everything on the menu. To start, the papusas are divine. Perfectly filled and the slaw and salsa that accompany it are wonderful. The empanadas are crisp and hot. And the start of the show is the cheesy corn with chorizo. It's perfectly seasoned and comes out very hot. It is served with fries and a spoon. The Bandeja Paisa is a sampler of everything. The rice and beans are cooked to be creamy and flavorful, the steak is tender, the sausage is spicy, and the pork is crisp. The arepas are filled beyond the edge. Simply seasoned and very tasty. But the sauces that it's served with are reason enough to order one or two. I have yet to be disappointed.
(5)Paul W.
Tamales tacos pupusas what more can a Californian ask for. Priced extremely well!!!! Definitely recommend.
(5)Thanh P.
The Pupusas and Tamale is on point. I travel a bit and am always on the hunt for special eateries. This is the only memorable dining I've had in Cleveland. That Arepas garlic sauce is outstanding.
(5)Michael G.
Awesome fresh food. Great clean place. Friendly staff. Will definitely be on my short list.
(5)Cassandra K.
Delicious authentic Colombian & Salvadoran food! The arepas are crispy around the edges, chewy corn meal that leads to the delicious ingredients inside. My only criticism & the reason that I did not give them 5 stars, they serve french fries as the side to this amazing food
(4)Gabe S.
Excellent tasting food. My fiancé and I split two entrees which we both loved and had a cheese appetizer which I don't remember what is was called, but it was delicious.
(5)Sheena W.
I am giving this place 5 stars because the next day I was so happy to wake up to leftovers, it was like a magical food birthday delight. Simple but good cooking hit the spot just right for me and my friends on a Sunday afternoon. The place had just opened for the day and it smelled clean when we walked in. There was a little boy who helped greet people and seat them which I thought was cute and showed this is a family run business. Now on to the food... The food here is simple but all of the pairings work so well together. The empanada was a cheesy fried treat well complemented with the side of salsa. The pupusa was plain but the slaw and sauce gave it a boost of flavor. The Bandeja Paisa was the star of the show and a ton of food; rice, beans, steak, avocado, fried plantain, egg, Colombian sausage, a piece of bread?, and what looked to be a large pork rind.
(5)J K.
A must-visit. Started with cheese empanadas, which turned out to be bigger than I had anticipated. Fully stuffed with delicious melted cheese, three of these were more than I could handle with the arepa I also got. The empanadas come with diced veggies; they added a great, spicy crunch when sprinkled on the cheese. I'd rate the arepa just behind Barroco Grill, but it's a close call. Arepazo's came with a couple of sauces. I tried a bit, but ended up deciding the arepa was so good on its own that I didn't want them. Mine was the arepa con loca; peppers and meat were prepared very well and the flavors blended perfectly.
(4)Galois G.
Excellent! Delicious and tasty. Arepa and Pupusas is a must try. Friendly people, nice music in background and a very good service. Reasonable price. You won't regret it. We'll be back soon.
(4)Melissa K.
Having lived in Venezuela for some time, and since I am constantly making arepas regularly at home, I have been hesitant stopping by this gem. Boy am I glad I did!! Although in my opinion, the curtido could use a little more heat to it, the food was out of this world. Everything from the rice and beans, to the empanadas, to the pupusas, to the arepas con tostones are awesome. We even got a chorizo taco, and were very happy we did. If you are in the area, hell, even if you aren't, swing by and give this place a try. The staff is super friendly, and the food is delicious!
(5)Jenn S.
Delicious food! The empanadas and pupusas were fantastic! I plan on trying everything on the menu! Next time you are driving on Lorain Road don't pass this place up! It is a must try!
(5)Autumn S.
This is one of my favorite places for a quick, inexpensive lunch. Although I wish the Arepas came with plantains or beans instead of fries, they are still delicious! I like mine filled with eggs and veggies and doused in the red and green avocado based sauce. The pupusas are also pretty good and don't let the price fool you, pretty filling in my book. Nice change up from a regular sandwich or wrap.
(4)Joyce H.
This place is great. My brother and I took a trip out to North Olmstead/Fairview Park for lunch on a Monday. This place is a combination of Colombian (arepazo) and Salvadorean (pupuseria) food! We got a bunch of things to share and had plenty leftover. We had.. FOOD: 4 - Tamale - their tamale comes in a banana leaf. Amazing!! We shared this - make sure you put the tapatio sauce on. We liked it so much we ordered one to go. $3.99? 3.5 - Beef empanada - order comes with one. The shredded beef was fresh, and it came inside a crispy fried shell with some tomato salsa on the side. It was a little expensive for a small empanada - $2.25 5 - Arepa de Chorizo - my brother ordered this. It's a small Colombian street food sandwich. The flavors all melded together really well. I think the best part was the arepa shell - it was grilled perfectly. It comes with a side of fries, as well as with sauces. $8.99 (same quality and much less expensive than some *other* locations that get more press. I guess you don't have to pay for the "trendiness".) 4 - Pupusas - 1 cheese + bean and 1 cheese + bean + pork. I had the cheese + bean - the texture was a little too soft on the inside of the pupusa. The shredded cabbage could have used a little more flavor too. My brother tried the cheese + bean + pork and said that the pork added much more dimension, so we definitely suggest getting that one! The pupusas were pretty sizable. After all this food, we were really full. $1.99 each SERVICE: Really attentive service, really friendly too. Our waiter checked on us regularly and really wanted to make sure we had a good time, and we did. Very clean but basic interior (small tables + chairs and a few booths), good for small groups. OVERALL: The location is a little far for us, but if we are in the area I definitely will come back. Or make special trips. :)
(4)Colleen M.
Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I love Barroco Grill, but this spot is even better. It's pretty inexpensive, but the quality is top-notch. I highly recommend the arepas, and the plantains are delicious, too.
(5)Don S.
A close friend treated me to dinner at this restaurant for my fortieth birthday. He said it was authentic Latin American cuisine. He should know, he's from Uruguay. I had a pleasant meal. I'll be back again soon.
(5)Penny K.
Tasty, solid food here. Can't speak to the authenticity of it, but I found it to be a welcome change of flavors from your average American fare. I got the steak Arepa with fries and an Orchata. Orchata was very good with just the right amount of cinnamon. The arepa was stuffed with veggies and meat, all held together by a toasted corn pocketed flatbread. I topped the arepa with each of the sauces they give you, which are fantastic! The only thing I was sad about was the fact that I had forgotten to order the plantains in place of the fries. Something to look forward to next time.
(4)Rebecca L.
We visited this establishment a few months ago, midday on a quiet afternoon. The interior is basic, kind of small which is fine because the focus here is truly on their wonderful food. The waitress was attentive and our food was brought out quickly. There were many items on the menu I wanted to try but I really love empanadas and arepas so that's what I went with. Hands down the best I've ever had. We started with the cheese empanadas. The corn pastry dough tasted so fresh and flavorful. They were served with chopped veggies like tomato, onion on the side. They added great flavor and some crunch to the empanada. Next was the vegetarian arepa. Just heaven on a plate! My father who is most definitely not a vegetarian (and ordered a pupusas) was so impressed he said that's what he wanted to get next time. And not to be forgotten, the sauces..As other reviewers have said just incredible. They should really bottle and sell them! So delicious. The prices are really very reasonable and the portions are huge. I was happy to have leftovers so I could enjoy the food again. Can't wait to return.
(5)Amrita J.
It was by far the most uninspiring meal I have had that is supposed to be representative of South American cuisine. They had mozzarella cheese in the arepas.... It felt like I was eating at Pizza Hut. The cerviche felt like it had been pickling in the lemon juice for a few days. I love South American ( Columbian, Venezuela cuisine ) and have been to some excellent places in both the east and west coast. I fail to understand how this place has the rating it does on yelp
(2)John W.
Yum! The arepas were fresh and flavorful and the empanadas were delicious and a bargain at $2 each. A must try.
(4)Ted G.
Excellent experience. The pork empanadas are the best I've ever had - delightfully crisp outer shell giving way to a delicate, almost creamy filling of potato and pork. I should have come hungrier so I could finish the beef arepa, served with both chipotle and garlic sauces. This was my first visit, but I'll be back!
(4)Jiovanni M.
After reading all the reviews and loving latin food me and my wife decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. The prices were very reasonable and we both left very full with plenty to bring home. i will def be back to eat here again.
(5)Matt G.
Delicious. I always forget about this place. Glad I remembered before going with the usual fare. Arepas with chorizo and tostones today!
(4)Brad M.
Amazing! In town for biz near airport. Yelpers totally steered me to the right place. Totally simple but so good. I think it was made fresh upon my order. Stayed warm the whole time. Arepas with fries and those sauces was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Hoping for another biz trip to Cleveland soon just to try other things on menu. Thanks!
(5)Marissa K.
Stopped here today to use my entertainment book coupon. I'm so glad we came here. The food was wonderful, everything was so tasty. I pretty much hate any type of bean ( the one can I bought almost 10 years ago is still in my basement), but I loved their beans and ate all of them. I can't remember the name of the dish I got, but it had a tiny piece of Columbian Sausage (which is to die for) a small skinny, chewy piece of steak (that is poor quality but extremely full of flavor) a fried egg, avocado, the beans, fried pork belly (even yummier if dipped in their garlic sauce) a quarter of a plantain (which I gobbled down and didn't share) and rice (along with those beans). For an appetizer, a the pupusa locola (the flower one) was split. I thougth the Salvadoran restaurant in Old Brooklyn was tasty, but this place blows it away. My mom had a chicken dish that had onions and peppers in a corn pita type thing. Her first bite and she exclaimed how delicious it was. Then tried it with the garlic sauce and was blown away. I tasted it and also thought it was quiet good. The restaurant is tiny, with about four booths on one side of the ramping entrance and a few table and chairs sets on the other side. It was clean and simply decorated with the flags of Columbia and El Salvador and other wood nick-knacks. I'll definitely be back here.
(5)Laura S.
Oh, my goodness! If this place gets discovered by more people, they would have a line out the door and down the street! This food is like being on vacation in a tropical climate. All genuine and authentic. We are definitely always looking for unique food and flavors and they make every little simple thing so perfect and fresh that your tastebuds will sing! We will definitely be making this a regular place to go!
(5)Evan F.
For something different in the Cleveland food scene, why not try Salvadoran cuisine? We went to this place during lunch and had a fantastic meal. Each of us ended up getting the same dish because it sounded so good and had a nice mix of items on it...the Bandeja Paisa platter. It included a generous portion of tasty meats, beans in gravy, rice topped with a fried egg, half an avocado, plantains and a small side pupusa. We left full and satisfied from a great meal. We will most definitely be returning.
(4)Jessica Z.
Love all the new menu options!! Delicious and crispy tostones with guacamole appetizer! The chicken arepa I ordered was twice the size I expected and stuffed with a humongous amount of chicken, cheese and vegetables! I always love the empanadas and my family members loved their chicken and chorizo tacos loaded with cilantro and onions! Make sure to look for the nuegados - soft, thick donuts in a brown sugar-honey sauce! Also, my mom wants to make sure you order the side of beans - it's the whole bean and not that refried mush! I can't wait to go back and order the sweet tamale!!
(5)Walter Z.
Excellent and authentic. They have both a Salvadoran and Colombian chef. Can't go wrong if it is what you are looking for. Service is good as well.
(5)Cami T.
Very impressed by the arepas and pupusas. We came on a whim, having driven by and my love for pupusas drew me into the building. The building itself is under decorated, minimal and seemed to highlight La Mega and ESPN-Espanol. Though the service was a little slow, our server was excellent. Trying his best to single-handed keep a very busy restaurant happy. We ordered pupusas and arepas (of course) and everything was jam packed with yummy goodness. The vegetarian arepa was a strange goo of beans, rice, cheese and vegies, which though looked rather unappetizing, was actually quite good. The table behind us had some of the "Casa" specials. They smelled amazing and it made me realize we'd gone the easy route. I'd love to be back and next time we're going for full entrees!
(5)Ashley S.
Can't vouch for any of the food besides the arepas- I get them every time! I've tried a few different meat fillings, which are all delish. Only complaint is their soggy fries. Fries seem like a weird accompaniment to the arepas - maybe it's the traditional side? Regardless, I'm not a fan.
(4)Marilyn A.
A very kind Yelper told me that this place was still open so I decided to give them a second chance. So here's my updated review. I visited this place during the dinner service 01/11/14. The place was empty so I had plenty of tables to choose from which was good because I was starving. I ordered a few of the menu staples like pupusas, empanada de queso, tostada de ceviche, and yuca with chicken. I was pleasantly surprised when the food was served about 10-15 minutes later, but then again, the place was empty. The pupusas were the cheesiest pupupas I've ever had; the cheese just oozed off of them. Eating these pupusas reminded me of eating a slice of New York pizza with extra cheese. The curtido (a mix of vegetables with a vinegar concoction) was fresh and tasty. There's a sauce that goes on top of the pupusas as well which was good but I've had better. In my opinion, La Casa Tazumal in Cleveland still has the best pupusas around, so even though these were good, there are also much better pupusas in town. The cheese empanada I did not like at all. It's basically a fried ball of cheese that's not cooked all the way through. Some of the cheese was melted but when you got to the center the chesse was cold and firm (no bueno). The ceviche tostada not good either. I've had some pretty amazing ceviche in my life and this was by far the worst. If you like oregano and hate lime this is perfect for you. The oregano overpowered the dish and the lack of lime just did not give it that ceviche feel that I was expecting. The yuca was good. However, I have to admit that I've never had fried yuca before so I really don't have anything to compare it too. All in all, I would recommend this place if you really have a pupusa craving and you don't want to have to drive to Cleveland to kill it. Cheers!
(2)Tina B.
This place is just freagin' awesome! The scaled down atmosphere simply made me appreciate the authenticity of my meal. I went here with my boyfriend who never tasted Colombian or Salvadorian cuisine and he was so impressed. We like our food spicy...well, hot as haydes (ie...a fire hydrant needs to be near by), but the sauces, which were all amazing didn't have that kick. That's the only thing I would ask of them is to please make me up a batch of the hottest habeneros sauce you have. We had the chicken arepas, papusa and the steak entrée...we shared. YUMMY! Fries...super YUM. Everything was good...well seasoned and they don't skimp on the portions. We were the last ones in the restaurant and we never felt rushed. Totally would be back again.
(5)Eli W.
The food was good, but not great. However, the prices and portions are good sized. Service was friendly and fast.
(3)Xela N.
This small, friendly, family-run Colombian & Salvadorian restaurant is a West Side Cleveland (Fairview Park) GEM! The atmosphere is simple and inviting, with a few quaint booths and tables, complete with some cool latin music in the backround. The food is DELICIOUS, and priced very reasonably (they even have a kid's menu for finicky ones). I especially loved the pupusas and shrimp arepa. So flavorful and well balanced... MMMMM! The special sauces that complement many of their foods were fantastic as well. The staff is very friendly too. This place is why I support local 'mom and pop' eateries, and I can't wait to come back here again!
(5)Francisco D.
The food was delicious, not too many pupuserias in the CLE area but this place by far the best! Ahuevo
(5)Mark L.
I only came here for takeout so I can't say much about the establishment itself, but the place was super clean at the time, and the worker who took our order was welcoming, friendly, and helpful with the menu. I ordered the chorizo arepa, a pupusa with pork, beans, and cheese, and a pork empanada. It was my first time trying both an arepa and a pupusa, but I did my homework before coming here and figured they'd be right up my alley. The pupusa was huge and had an irresistable aroma of buttery corn that I was immediately reminded of theater popcorn... in a good way. Add to that the filling, and DON'T forget the slaw and sauce, and it was a party of flavors in my mouth. I seriously couldn't get over the aroma and flavor of the corn. It was like crack. I have yet to try that other, more popular pupuseria in Cleveland to compare, but I do know that I loved this one. I was less enthused with the arepa. It was simple and good but nothing spectacular. The fries were average at best. I probably wouldn't get it again. The Colombian empanada comes in a smaller size than other variations. I did not know this. It was about the size of one and a half oreos around, and maybe 2 oreos thick (why aren't oreos an accepted unit of measurement?). Don't underestimate it though. It was packed with savory goodness in a super crispy shell. The potato and pork filling had a bit of cumin or some kind of mild curry flavor in it, and that along with the nice puffy shell actually reminded me of a samosa... in a good way. This was probably my favorite part of the meal. I'm a sucker for emapanadas though. I'll definitely be back for more. 4.5.
(4)Jeff F.
Terrific small place. Loved the tasty sandwiches (Arepas) and the zucchini Pupusas! Not fancy.
(5)Shelly B.
Delicious. Period. If I lived closer to this place I'd probably not bother with cooking at home anymore! Everything we have tried has been really fantastic.
(5)Alysse B.
This is truly a hidden gem. The building is tucked into a busy street - it's easy to pass over, but it is well worth the stop. The decor is average - but you are coming here for the food, not the "experience". I LOVED the pupusas - it was my first venture into this stuffed corn tortilla of bliss. I love both the queso, and the queso con loroco (an edible flower from a Salvadorian vine). At 1.99 - you can't go wrong. Also, look for their chicken soup... this is like no soup you have had before. A friend had to clue me into ordering this, otherwise I would have never chosen it. Out comes a huge bowl of broth with corn, a starchy vegetable (maybe yuca), and carrot. On the side was a beautifully seasoned half of a grilled chicken. As I disassembled the chicken and added it to the soup with the rice - I was amazed by how incredible it was. It seems like they have this soup every other weekend - it alternates with the beef soup, which is not nearly as good. The arepas are great, the sausage is also excellent. The only thing left to be desired is their frozen bland french fries they serve with many items - skip these! They will happily trade them out for plantains!
(5)Pau R.
Great Colombian and Salvadorian street food. The pupusas were delicious and very big! Don't let the cheap price fool you, they are big! The arepas are a must try, very tasty and filling! One of the most genuine spots you can find in the Cleveland area. Will return at this place for sure!
(5)Samantha H.
Oh my this place is amazing! I should have taken more pictures but it was so good I forgot. Anyhow everything we had there is already a picture of on here. But I did manage a picture of the sauces they give you with the arepa. The hubs got a chorizo arepa that looked so good I was jealous. I got a cheese pupusa which was way better than I thought it would be based on the pictures and description. Now I see what everyone is raving about. And the ceviche which was so fresh and served with their perfect pico. And an empanada which also came with pico. Ends up all three of these things together are about the same price as the arepa and I wanted to try more than just one thing so it worked out. They were all some of the best I have ever tasted. The service was excellent too.
(5)Alisia A.
Amazing! My girl friend brought me here a few months ago to try some new cuisines since I am very interested in trying new foods. At first I was a little skeptical but once we got our food I was in heaven. I highly recommend any of the pupusas, they are out of this world. Our server was very nice as well. It made it such a great experience that we are meeting there for dinner again tonight. For the price and the quality of food, you cannot go wrong.
(5)Matt B.
Very limited vegetarian options, as well as healthy options... almost everything on the menu is fried. Otherwise, the atmosphere is cozy and friendly and the food is great.
(3)Jim D.
This winter when visiting my parents who live in my hometown we stopped here and were very impressed. We've lived in Houston Texas for the last 5 years and have come to know authentic delicious Latin American food. This place would be right up there with the best. Very friendly and quick service. Extra points for being paleo friendly as they offer their arepas served inside plantain and corn tortillas. I'll make sure to stop by each time I'm home, probably multiple times.
(5)Erik L.
Very unique and delicious food, I recommend this place to everyone! But I recently found out that our bill got double charged. An honest mistake, I'm sure, but if we didn't check our credit card statements, it would have just gone right through without notice.
(5)Kim Z.
The reviews on Yelp really influenced my decision to try this place....well, that and an Entertainment coupon! The food and sauces were as delicious as everyone said. We had never tried arepas or papusas and our taste buds were thrilled. The place did indeed look and smell and the staff were very friendly.
(5)Meeko P.
A Celebration of Food from Colombia and Central America, good food at fair prices. We started off with two different wonderful Pupusas, only $1.99 each. The Pupusas de Queso con Loroco a cheese and Loroco (a small green unopened flower buds used as an herb for flavoring in Central America) and the Pupusas Revueita a pork, bean and cheese one. We also had the wonderful Arepas de Chorizo which was overstuffed with a wonderful mild chorizo, cooked with onions, bell pepper and tomatoes served in a grilled Arepa, along with some perfectly cooked French fries. We also tried a Empanadas de Carne, a fried stuffed pastry with meat, actually more beans than meat, but still ok. But the high light of all the dished served was the two fabulous sauces served with all the food, both so good they would make a old shoe taste good. One was a Salsa de Ajo a popular Colombian sauce made with a mixture of mayonnaise, fresh garlic, lime juice and cilantro. The second was a Chipotle Mayonnaise. For beverages try a Latin American sodas, Mexican Coca Cola (made with cane sugar) or a Jarritos Mexican fruit flavored sodas. The service was friendly and efficient. The pace itself is small with only eight or nine tables and a small six seat counter. Note: The place was one of the cleanest establishments I have been in awhile, and the only reason I even noticed it was because how clean it even smelled. On my list to try, are the Tostada de Ceviche, a saw one come out of the kitchen and food envy set in, and I also want to try the Tamales de Pollo, a great reason to go back soon.
(4)TM L.
I was so excited to see a new Pupusa place open in Cleveland. I grew up in the DC area and there is a huge Salvadorian population and a lot of Pupusa places there. I don't know if my expectations were too high, but I was sorely disappointed in El Arepazo Y Pupuseria. First, there is absolutely no atmosphere. I don't need anything fancy and I enjoy most dives, but the night we went (Sat. night) there was no music playing. The booth we sat in was directly under the television which had on the news. It is too brightly lit and the sparse decor is odd. All that aside had the food been great, I wouldn't have cared a bit. But the food was not great, not good even. We ordered two pupusas revuelta, platanos fritos, two potato pies and two epandas carne. The epenadas were fried hot on the outside but still slightly frozen in the middle, the pupusas are huge but these too were crispy on the outside and not cooked on the inside. I didn't care for the flavor profile of the curtido, nothing like I've had in the past. I understand the need to make things ahead and keep them frozen..but when you can't bring them to a proper temperature, it's a problem. The potato pies and the plantains were just okay. We did not send our food back and we still ate it all. We did not try any of the Arepas and based on this visit, we'll likely stick to Borroco grill for arepas. For a $18..so you can't complain about the prices. The other food looked good, other patrons seemed happy. Maybe we hit an off night or time so I would consider trying it again if I am on that side of town...but I wouldn't make a special trip there.
(2)Chintan S.
This place was a surprise find. Probably driven by it thousand times..... Did not notice until this past weekend. Not much to say about the ambience of decor. It is a very homely place. Service was good, prompt and friendly. Since this was out first time eating at a pupusa restaurant, we got three items from the menu to be able to sample a variety. I loved the pupusa. Corn based bread tasted awesome. The sauce it came with was also very good - mild but tasty. Fried yuca was a novelty for us. I liked it.... But would not order again unless there are 4-5 pl in my group. It is a large portion and the fried greasy-ness can get overwhelming (at least for me). Good item to share. The potato empanada was also good. I will go again to try the arepa and few other items that interested me on the menu. And of course, you can't beat the price.
(4)Jillian P.
Still not diggin the arepas very much (they're not bad but I'm not wowed??? the sauces they give you make up for it though) but the pupusas are great and one (for $2) is a decent light meal -- try the frijol y queso. Next time I come here I will branch out into a new menu item to pronounce very gringa-like while the waitress graciously puts up with me. Bonus for a bunch of latin@s being in here, it's legit.
(4)Brooke M.
Probably going to spell it wrong , but their arepas ? are absolutely delicious . Just how I like them , crunchy and sloppy .
(5)Sam S.
solid vibes.
(4)Joany H.
The servers are very friendly and attentive, even though the place was packed on Sunday afternoon. The food is DELICIOUS and at the right price. We had a lot of things. The arepa de pollo was very flavorful and with lots of ingredients that enhanced the very generous portion of chicken inside it. Yuca frita is very good with a tender inside and freshly fried. I am definitely going back for more... next time I will try to the steak arepas. Awesome experience. I wish they were closer to downtown... the west side always gets the best food (jealous).
(5)Kim W.
Went with a friend. She got the meat platter and loved it. She said the food made her happy!
(4)Gina P.
First time here today. LOVED the steak arepas ! So delicious! Also enjoyed the pork, bean and cheese pupusa. Will be back for more soon. And don't forget to try the sauces. Yummy.
(5)Shelli S.
I have always wanted to try the Pupuseria on 105, but for some reason, I have yet to go. And while I still plan to, I was lured to El Arepazo via a Groupon. I hadn't heard about the new place, so I hit Google for some more info. I liked what I saw, and couldn't wait to try it! OH. MY. GOD. Why did I wait so long?? We headed over early on a Friday, as I heard it could get a bit crowded. And we DEFINITELY beat the crowd (by the time we left, each booth was full!) We were greeted by not only wonderful people (including the kids!) but sounds and aromas of a kitchen that took pride in their love of serving authentic, fabulous food. And fabulous? IT WAS. We decided to family style it and ordered: Empanadas de Puerco, Pupusas de Queso con Loroco, Bandeja Paisa, El Sabrason and the Conserva de Plantano for dessert (I am such a sucker for plantains and bananas!) The pork empanada came out first, and it was shaped & fried to perfection! The side of pico was a delightful balance as well. The pupusa...SO FLUFFLY and good! I call pupusas the Salvadorian Polenta :) Be sure to enjoy it with the slaw and sauce...and if you want to kick it up a notch, add some of the hot sauce on the table. Simple? Yes. Delicious? OH YES. Our entrees were a sampler of complete awesomeness! Starting with the El Sabrason: Scrambled eggs, black beans, plantains, sour cream and cheese. Although visually it was a little plain, the flavors were amazingly wonderful! Score for the fresh cheese too! WOW! The star of our menu choice, IMHO, was the Bandeja Paisa. OH MY HEAVEN. A platter of rice, beans, plantains, pork, Columbian sausage, avocado and egg. Not to mention the surprise beef steak and small corn biscuit. The plaintains were AMAZING. And the columbian sausage won my heart! But layering the flavors with the biscuit, beans, and cracking the egg atop? WOW. Ok. HIGHLY recommend trying this as your first entree.. Our dessert? A wonderful surprise of "banana candy" which I simply must find a recipe for :) I will be back. And you? Should go. PS...Be sure to tip the young wait staff. They are adorable :)
(5)Mark M.
I had high hopes for this restaurant. I was very disappointed. I had a platter that different meats. They had one piece of meat that was some sort of hard pork. It looked like a pierce of jigsaw puzzle. It looked and tasted disgusting. The other part of the meal was just so so. It was not that busy and the staff could have been more friendly. The decor of the place, very plain could have been better. Looked like they did not have enough money for decorating.
(1)Dan S.
I've never had Columbian and Salvadorian food before my visit here, but my tastebuds know what they like and they REALLY liked the food I was shoving in there! I had a pork papusa to start with, and it was served with some sort of orangish colored sauce and what I can only incorrectly describe as a spicy creamless coleslaw hybrid. Simply put - AWESOME. The masa was flavorful and tender, but griddled to a crisp perfection. The pork wasn't the star in this dish for me, but was good none-the-less. The masa is what really left me wanting more. I also had an arepa. I can't really remember which one I had, but it was loaded with meat, peppers, onions, and stuffed into a corn based dough. The dish comes with a side of fries - whatever. It was served with a mayo/salsa thing. I'm not sure if I really liked it, but I know I didn't not like it. What crossed my mind as I walked out the door after eating my meal was, "I don't know what the hell I just ate, but I loved it and I'll be back."
(5)Sarah F.
I am sans computer, so I find it a pain in the "you know what" to write a review from my phone. But this place is damn good. I had two pupusas, one cheese with loroco, the other mixed with pork and cheese. My fella had similar, plus some empanadas (which I of course snuck a bite or two from). So tasty! I always love the red sauce that comes with pupusas, but the spicy slaw was better than other places I've tried. The pupusas themselves were filling yet less greasy than when I've had em in the past. And the empanadas? Super flaky! The service was prompt and friendly without being overbearing. I hope more people try this place out, it's super tasty. Plus $20 dinner for two ain't bad either!
(5)Michael C.
Really enjoyed this restaurant. Loved the tamarind drink, then papusas and the platters of food we got. Didn't really like the warm corn dessert or the banana candy, but of the savory foods we got, we liked everything. Prices are very reasonable and the waitstaff was polite and helpful. Will be back.
(5)Steve M.
This was a great discovery! A definite gem in authentic, Central American dining. The restaurant was clean and well lit. The ambiance is unassuming, but pleasant. The service was courteous and attentive. Our food was amazing. We tried several things from the menu and all of it was fantastic! I was recently in El Salvador, so I had a legitimate reference point for comparing the food from this restaurant to genuine cuisine from this area of the world. It certainly reminded me of my time abroad. The prices were also very good at El Arepazo y Pupuseria. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I would recommend to anyone!
(5)Javier G.
I was super happy to stumble upon a new Salvadoran restaurant in Cleveland. I saw this place on my way to another restaurant and google could not find any reviews for it. Me and my wife still went and had an awesome dinner there. The lady who was waiting on all the tables was very friendly and mentioned the restaurant is very new. I took a couple of photos and added it to Yelp. I can't comment on the authenticity of the Colombian food, but I can tell you their Salvadoran food is amazing! I recommend ordering some Pupusas. They are $2 each but they are big. We ordered cheese & loroco and revueltas (mixed pork and cheese) and they were both delicious. Don't ignore the slaw and tomato sauce! Curtido (the vinegary spicy slaw) and the red tomato sauce is meant for your Pupusas. Some people prefer to put some on top of their pupusa as they eat it while others just have it on the side. Loroco is a green herb that makes the cheese pupusas perfect. I remember my older brother hated loroco when he was a kid, so if you're with someone who is picky you might want let them stick with straight up cheese pupusas. We also ordered some Atol de Elote, which is a hot sweet creamy corn drink that is also has cinnamon in it. It was spectacular and tasted just like I remember. They served it in a bowl like a soup, but I asked if I could put it in a mug because I'm used to drinking it like a hot chocolate after dinner. We also tried their Colombian Empanadas which were outstanding with the cilantro and tomato salsa that it comes with. The atmosphere of the place is very similar to any small hispanic restaurant: few tables, loud music, and a TV with a soccer game on. If you are familiar with this kind of restaurant then you know you are mostly coming for the delicious food served by a friendly staff. Compared to the other two Salvadoran restaurants in Cleveland this restaurant has a much more welcoming ambiance. I can't wait to go back and have some fried plantains and other Salvadoran staples!
(5)Michael M.
Been here many times. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat on the west side of Cleveland. The food is spectacular and the fact that it is BYOB only makes it better. The tostones with guac is my favorite. Arepas are great and I haven't had a bad meal yet. So affordable and a great menu.
(5)Karen G.
This is a must visit for anyone looking for some good Latino food in Cleveland. The arepas and pupusas were amazing. This is not your typical Mexican food joint. It is Colombian and El Salvadoran -- so adjust your expectations and be ready to be amazed!
(5)John Z.
My wife are always looking for something new and different so we gave this a try and were extremely impressed. Great comfort food in a low key setting. Not being familiar with the various dishes offered, we asked for suggestions from the very friendly staff. The pupusas we had! chic hadron and con loroco were unusual but awesome. We also added the pork empanadas.....excellent and complimented well everything else. Our main courses were then the tostados de piñata no con chorizo and the tilapia. The platter was very good and offered numerous items and was more than filling. The tilapia was very tasty and well prepared. All in all a worth while visit for great prices. We will be back to try the rest of the menu.
(5)kanling k.
This restaurant is NOT out of business as of 12/26/2013. The other review is incorrect. I ate there the same night after I read that review. Good food. The fish is excellent as are the Pupusas. Empanada was a bit too greasy. Good prices. Atmosphere is pretty much nonexistent.
(4)Danielle E.
This place is the real deal. Come here for a good "casada"- homemade meal with a protein, rice, beans, and plantains. Everything was well made, the service was great, and the prices more than reasonable. I'll be back when I get my next latin american food craving.
(5)Fallon S.
I'm not very well versed on Columbian food, but I have eaten a lot of food so I hope those credentials are sufficient enough to let me convince you that this place is a gem! The service is great - everyone is so friendly! The cheese empanadas are what I daydream about in times of boredom and the pupusas are delicious too. I've kept it pretty simple so I can't speak for the rest of the menu. It's ridiculously cheap too. The location is a little hidden, but it's worth a visit for those cheese empanandas alone!
(4)Lisa H.
This is quite the gem and I found this place near my parent's house on the west side. I never expected something quite this delicious to be found near in the suburbs. Bare in mind this review has been long awaited and my last visit was over a month ago. The El Salvadorian delight is quaint with a slightly divey appeal to it, which typically will tell it- it's good and run by true El Salvadorians. The TV will play Telemundo on in the background with Spanish soap operas running. The service was fairly good, but slightly hindered by the English barrier. It's much easier to just point to the item on the menu than try to tell them what you want (unless you speak decent Spanish, but I'm a Frenchie). The papusas were on the spot with the right of amount of filing and thickness like a delicious papusa should. The pork, cheese and beans hit the spot. The empandas were delicious. I ordered 2 more after the first fried little delight. The papusas and empandas are AMAZING WITH THEIR SALSA, SPICY CABBAGE SLAW AND DIPPING SAUCE. I got extra sides of all three, it was soo soo good with them both. For entrees we got the Bandeja Paisa (Chorizo, Chicharrones, Rice/ Beans, Plantains, a Fried Egg and Avocado). The Bandeja Paisa was really delicious and the rice/beans were fairly delish (seasoned and creamy)! The fried plantains added a nice light sweetness to it. The Chorizo provided the savory and spicy protein. I was a bit disappointed with the chicharrones (fried pork belly)- the pork belly was a little hairy for my taste and the it was very chewy and overdone. It was unfortunate since I love fried pork belly. We also got the Carne Asada Steak, which was decent, not the best we ever had. I found the beef to be slightly bland and chewy. The flavor is there, it just needs a touch more seasoning. It came with plantains, lettuce, rice and beans. Lastly, we got my favorite thing of the night, fried fish. It was a FRIED WHOLE FISH, bone and all. It was crispy light fried smelts and nice amount of salty with a mix of moist and flaky fish meat. The limes they provided help cut some of the heaviness to the fish and rounded it out nicely. The fish was super fresh and oh so tasty The menu is moderately priced and definitely worth a drive / try, especially the empandas and papusas!!
(4)Felix L.
My wife and I were looking for a good mexican restaurant when we stumbled upon this Columbian/El Salvadorian gem. It's a hole in the wall kind of place, but well worth checking out. The service was great, the food was authentic, high quality, and quite delicious. I highly recommend this establishment if you're looking for something unique and out of the ordinary.
(5)Megan C.
This is my first review on yelp , and i want to say that the arepa and empanadas are to die for i had a veggie arepa and the bean pupusa. They were excellent . I will definitely going back!!
(5)Shannon C.
Had a nice dinner here the other night. The place was super affordable, BYOB and friendly service, so where's the line out the door? I had ordered a bunch of food to try and I didn't meet an item I didn't like. To start I did the chicken, pork and cheese empanadas. I loved them all, especially with the house pico they are served with. The cheese was my favorite, then the pork was probably my second favorite and so on. For our entrees, we did the bandeja paisa and carne asada. The bandeja is like a sampler in my opinion, due to all the different items that come on the plate. Rice, beans, plantains, over medium egg, avocado, chicharrones (pork skin and meat deep fried, extra crispy), Colombian sausage (kinda like chorizo) and even though it's not listed on the menu it even had a thin piece of steak. What a value and every thing on this dish was really yummy. The chicharrone was the best I ever had, I even ordered another one a la cart. The carne asada was a steak cooked medium, I added egg, rice, beans and avocado. The steak is on the thinner side, but was still cooked medium in certain areas. It was seasoned very well and I did enjoy it. I cannot wait to go back and try the pupusas and the arepas. This place is a real gem, and there was plenty of parking when I was there. I can't wait to go back with my semi frozen six pack of beers.
(4)Kim Y.
I arrived with a recent Groupon in hand at 6pm tonight. I'm usually off put by all of the deep-fried goodness that comprises this type of food, but I was ready to indulge. The server was very nice and informative. We had the cheese empenada- it was good, but a little bit crispier that I like- usually prefer crisp and chewy. The cheese & bean Pupusas was very tasty and i like the coleslaw served with it. for entrees we had the grilled chicken & mushrooms over garlic rice and my guest had the bandeja and was impressed. I like much better than Barocco. when we departed at 745pm every table was filled. next time i will try an arepa. the prices are great and let you try many menu items!
(4)Jessica I.
On a cost/value basis, this is easily five stars. I came here famished with my husband on the tail-end of what may have been the greatest pub crawl ever (west Cleveland dives for the win). We stuffed ourselves silly for less than $20. The meal included the namesake pupusas, a great empanada, and a spectacular chicken soup that came with a mesmerizing fried leg and thigh. Good, cheap, fast. You get all three here.
(5)E P.
Delicious food with lots of vegetarian options available. But every single thing I ate needed salt. Still, authentic Latin American food is a good thing to have in Fairview Park. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
(3)Gregory P.
I really can't compare this to other Columbian/Salvadorian restaurants because this is the only one I've ever been to. What I can say is that every time I've gone I was glad I went. Every time we've eaten there the food was top notch. What I can't get over is how inexpensive the place is. For what you would spend on junk food at a drive through you can get high quality, incredibly good tasting food here. Honestly, if you're low on funds, it's probably cheaper to eat here than to go grocery shopping. And even with that, it doesn't taste like "cheap food". Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I need a 6th star to accurately rate this place.
(5)Sherry W.
From the outside, it does not look like it would have much space inside. It is actually bigger inside than expected. It has a small parking lot behind the building. I loved the food! Everything was so fresh and tasted delicious! I especially loved the tilapia salad (on tostada) and sopapillas. I will definitely go back.
(4)Kevin A.
What a nice surprise during a long visit to the area. We were looking for something different and so happy that we found this place. Ordered a good smattering of the specialties and the service was quick and pleasant. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the pupusas as well as the housemade chipotle sauce. What a value, too. Large portions for very reasonable prices. I look forward to returning.
(4)Joey L.
The papusas, al tol, and epanadas were very good. Staff was extremely friendly. I suggest you get the plaintains, eat them with the beans and sour cream, sounds weird, tastes great. And yes, that is the way they are meant to be eaten from what i have heard.
(5)Marcella B.
Went for the arepas, but wasn't too thrilled with them. Barocco in Lakewood is much tastier. The empanada we had was good, but not enough to make me come back. The decor is a bit strange & the server we had was not too bad but wasn't the most pleasant either. Bottom line - if you are looking for arepas, go to Barocco.
(3)Erin O.
I love pupusas. I've had them made fresh for me on the side of the street in El Salvador. What I wasn't the biggest fan of ? This place. Everything was mediocre. The cabbage had no flavor. The sauce was runny. The service was barely tolerable. The restaurant was dingy... and possibly borderline filthy. I don't think I will be back. Too bad...
(3)John L.
Loved this place. The owner was friendy, gave us a free cup of a horchata type drink to take home.
(4)Jason S.
I've had El Salvadorian food a few times, and this was definitely the top outside of homemade by a friend. It's an excellent little inexpensive restaurant with homemade food, good service, and a friendly staff. Pros: - The Pupusas are quite good. Freshly made (it does take a while, so don't expect to get out in 5 minute). We had a bean & cheese and a pork, bean & cheese. Both were excellent alone, but after adding their spicy slaw, they're elevated to something else. Wonderful, and only $2 each. You could easily get 3-4 to feed 2 people and both leave happy. - Everything was wonderfully fresh. It was quite obvious that all the food was made especially for us - not left to sit in a warmer drawer all afternoon. - The server was quite nice. I'm assuming he also made most of the food, as he disappeared while the food was being cooked, but came back multiple times to check to make sure everything was just perfect. - The sauces served with the arepas. OH MY GOSH. I loved the garlicky sauce. Chipotle isn't my bag, so pass. The mustard, though. Wow. It brought a whole new level to my arepas (corn meal pancakes with meat and veggies inside.) I was super impressed. The server said all three were homemade at the shop. I believe it. Cons: - Their Horchata wasn't very good. I'm not sure what was off about it, but I didn't like it. Not enough spice, I think. - The arepas was very oily. I got chorizo, which I'm guessing heavily contributed to that, but I could have used a towel to keep my hands clean as I ate it. Overall, for under $25 we had way too much food for 2 of us and our 2 year old son. I think we easily could have gotten out of there for $15, but we wanted to try a bunch of things. It's not a fancy restaurant, but not a dive. Really just a local place serving good, fresh food.
(5)Jon G.
Nice, quaint spot. Nice diversity for the west side. Super polite service and a little bit of everything on the menu. Delicioso!
(5)K D.
Delicious! The waiter was great, and told us they are working on a liquor license. Half the clientele was speaking Spanish, which is always a really good sign. We'll be back for sure. I had chicken arepas, and my boyfriend had bandeja paisa. His was so amazing. We scarfed everything down along with a delicious, flaky empanada. The pico that came with the empanada was absolutely amazing. Yum! i thought this was way better than Barroco Grill, which seems generic after eating here.
(5)Samuel S.
very good empanadas and pupusas. we tried the pork empanadas, pupusa revuelta (pork, cheese, and beans), and pupusa de loroco. they were all delicious for a price that can't be beat - $2/pupusa, $2.5/empanada. we also tried the bandeja paisa ($11.95) - a combo of rice, plantains, pork belly, chorizo, beef, beans, an avocado, and a fried egg. the dish is nothing out of the ordinary. you won't find new exotic flavors from this - which some people may complain about. however, that's what it's meant to be. it should simply taste like a wholesome homemade meal. great food + great prices + great service earns this restaurant 5 stars
(5)Lisa S.
Finally, a pupuseria in Cleveland. The food here is very good and the service is friendly. For those who say the food is not as flavorful, Salvadoran cuisine is not as spicy as Mexican food and the flavors are more subtle. We will definitely be back!
(4)Andrew L.
Just found this place the other day. It's great! A real hidden gem. I wish I could remember the names of the entrees I got, they were both great. One from the Columbian side of the menu: chicken in a corn tortilla thing with a great sauce. Came with fries. The other was this potato / chicken delicous thing all cooked together. We got those plus 2 pupusa's (one of my new favorite foods), all for $21. Great deal, great food.
(5)Cleve F.
I have to say I was very impressed! The tamales and pupusas were incredible!!! I was really impressed. The food had excellent flavor! I would highly recommend this place. The service was outstanding! And the prices are great too!!!
(4)Mauricio W.
Clean restaurant, service was good, but food was lacking taste. I tried the Bandeja paisa, and some empanadas. Wont be coming back :(
(1)LeAnn S.
It was just ok. We went with friends and shared empanadas, pupusas, arepas and my husband ordered the bandeja paisa. It was almost like eating at a friend's house - the pupusas and arepas came with what seemed to be ore-ida fries. The fillings were not as spicy or flavorful as I anticipated - I don't even like spices and I thought it was pretty bland. My husband thought his bandeja paisa was ok, nothing spectacular that one would think, "wow, this is delicious". I had read about the corn dessert drink, which came in a styrofoam cup. I took a few bites/drinks and asked for a lid to go. It was like a corn pudding (with whole corn) and cinnamon spices. It wasn't my cup of tea.
(3)Brent M.
A hidden gem! This place would do well in Ohio city or Tremont...I can't believe it's tucked away in fairview park! The empanadas and pupusas are phenomenal.
(5)alia h.
this place is awsome !!
(4)George C.
My daughter and I had a fantastic meal here. We tried a variety of items. The Tostada de Ceviche was fantastic. We also tried the Pupusas, Arepas and Empanadas and everything was delicious. This is a real gem with a menu that is different than the typical Cleveland fare. We plan on being regulars.
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