El Encuentro Centro Americano

Odalys 10 months ago

Had a 2 hour drive and my husband and kids were so hungry we decided to stop mid-trip and eat Pupusas. We ordered 10 and were served nearly an hour after ordering. My child needed the restroom and the staff had them locked??? When we asked them to unlock it, the guy seemed irritable to do it. He hadn't even told us he unlocked it we just happened to see someone walk past with an apron heading back to the kitchen and when we peeked over the door was left ajar. The bathroom smelled rancid and very filthy, very unsanitary. They were also stingy with the napkins - cheap napkins. My kids had a small spill and, given the table was tilted a little, we wanted to avoid the spill from running down to the floor. We asked for a napkin and the server taking the order, ignored us the first time and the 2nd time laughed with the cook and commented that we "ask for too much". In the hospitality industry, this is absolutely unacceptable. To say the least, we were very disappointed by this treatment especially because we share the same culture. We will not be returning to this establishment.

Brenda Marquez a year ago

My husband ordered Chuleta ("porkchop") with rice and bean and maduros. When I tell you this was SMALLEST THINNEST FLATTENED PIECE OF PORKCHOP, I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. I said something and they told me thats how it comes, meanwhile every other customer there is getting LOADS on meat on their plates. They charged un 15$ for that joke of a plate. I got a large soup and 2 empanadas and the total was 42$!!!!! I tipped 3$ but I shouldnt have as they dont even bring you the plate to your table. Im disgusted with this place and will never go back.

NLIS ESTATES BUILDERS [Pronounced: In·Lay] Edited 2 years ago

This place is pretty good fellow foodies. It’s fairly price as well; not too pricey!! •Nothing is really over 20 except the full Red snapper dinner @25. •Normally I’d start the paragraph with the “bad” then go to the good!!, But can’t really because of one time they rushed cooked it on the whole fish dinner and it wasn’t as seasoned and tasty as the other two(2) times!! •It is home cooked meal style and not fast food profile!~~in terms of style and taste! You will not be disappointed. I saw a previous commenter above that said small portions were their curse; Didn’t think so!! I mean we could always sue more of a good thing right? Btw: the pic is by Yorlady Rico from 4 yrs ago. Her plate looked exactly like ours. 🙏🏻

RGW MAMABEAR 7 years ago

GREAT FOOD at a WONDERFUL price... they were fast and very filling and good.. authentic and tasty with a family environment... loved it.

Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya 7 years ago

Central American Food Done Right! In a little strip-mall, posing as a bodega with seating, this little joint is exactly the kind of joint that you'd be likely to ignore as you head past. And that would be a mistake - the food in here is *legit*. It's pretty straightforward - you point at the food you want, they put it on a plate for you, you pay, and you eat. There's also a helpful variety of sauces on the table to help you get things just right, and that's pretty much the way it should be! Mind you, everything is a lot easier if you have a little spanish, but if you don't, that's ok. Point, smile, pay, and enjoy!