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El Pulgarcito De America Restaurante
86/100 (422 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
"Video Review on youtube: vancity food crew el pulgarcito.This place is a nice hidden gem. Its all the way on Hastings, but it has..."
Steve Whalls
"Family owned and it shows. In a good way! The food is simple but very tasty. Nothing is done with excessive oil or salt so I always feel good after..."
Redrecordplayer
"My partner is always on the search for new small, family run Mexican places for us to try. First he loves Mexican food, and second he finds these the..."
Maggi Mei
"I haven't been here in a while and I am going to have to change that my next trip to the Mainland. I used to head here regularly when I lived in East..."
Byrun
"I love this place. Burritos are excellent, not like those quick tex mex places that keep popping up. Enchiladas were great too. Tacos were good. I..."
Rev
"El Pulgarcito Restaurante (溫哥華的薩爾瓦多小食雜貨店)地址:2522 East Hastings St., Vancouver,..."
Sunny Wong
"Good Stuff. El Pulgarcito makes me want to declare thet the days of Tex mex in Vancouver are over! I'm not sure if it's true, but when a plce like..."
Laughingman
"Had dinner here tonight. It was pretty good. Started with the chicken tostadas and would definitely eat them again. They were awesome. For my meal I..."
James
"Was heading for Pho when we saw this little joint, it does not look like much on the outside, but the host and owner Hector was very pleasant and the..."
Iven Tse
"Pork Soft Tacos. Very authentic and..."
Alex Mounsey
"Nice Mexican Place. Great food for a reasonable price and nice owner that cares about your experience at his place. Food is always on point. My..."
Zak Taylor
"Found this cute little restaurant using the Urban Spoon app. We were pleasantly surprised by the inviting decor and friendly service. My boyfriend..."
Robbin
"Good food good price. I have stopped in for simple chicken tacos. delicious at a great price! this is not tex mex this is simple good like your mom..."
Thirstav
"Deliciousness on a budget!. The food here is both cheap and tasty. The portions are big, definitely enough for a good meal. The hostess is charming...."
Themunchies
"Pupusa palace. When I eat at a Hispanic restaurant that's NOT Tex-Mex, I like to order whatever nation-specific specialties they have on the menu. El..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"I believe they recently had an ownership change but I had not been there previously to compare. I am from the southwest us so I am used to good..."
Garrett Plasky
"Too good to pass by!. Simple, yet cheery surroundings ( I dig all of the colourful pictures of birds and such on the walls!) plus very tasty,..."
YumVegGrub
"Bodacious burritos. Great burritos and great prices and great smiles from the owners/staff. to be honest i always mean to order something other than..."
Notmyrealname
"I haven't had anything other than the buritto despite having been back quite a few times. Friendly people really really good..."
Megan Milton
"Best sopa the pata. Try the Sopa de Pata, (feet soup) it has lots of meat, tripe vegetables it is awesome. Close to what my Mom use to..."
Juan Castillo
"Whoa.. big burritos. I just ate here and barely made it home. I eat a lot, so I figured I'd need the Large Veg Burrito, but I could have left with..."
Jason
"It's not much to look at, but the food is delicious and plentiful. I usually get the chicken enchiladas with salsa verde, while E prefers the same..."
East Van Rules
"To start off, I ordered yuca con chicharrón. Yuca, or cassava, is boiled then fried. It’s a tuberous root vegetable high in fibre, carbs and low..."
Kev Wu
"To sum up: good value and friendly service, plus the atmospheric setting will ensure we find ourselves at El Pulgarcito again soon.El Pulgarcito..."
Eat 'n About
"First things, first: let me re-assure you: this is NOT Latin-American week, specially considering a place I have planned to visit tomorrow and,..."
KimHo
Baru Latino Restaurante
84/100 (1216 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
South American
Central American
Spanish
Dinner
After-hours
Paella
Beef
Scallops
Duck
Mussels
Tuna
Tapas
Tacos
Halibut
Ribs
Prawns
Ceviche
"Ever since our trip to Portland last year, we’ve been on the search for quality Cuban food in Vancouver. Unfortunately, there’s a distinct lack..."
Penny And Rusty
"It was a decently warm monday night, and Vancouver was looking cloudless and relaxed. [Lots of photos!]I took the bus from UBC thinking..."
Angel Liu
"One-liner: Great taste of Latin American cuisineHighlight: Ecuadorian Red CevicheRecommended for: Date nights, latin nights, and Tangoo..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Always passing by here on my way to UBC while taking the B-line, never got the chance to taste their food but finally I got to come here and do a..."
Pork_ninjas
"Overall, the dishes were a bit hit and miss at Baru Latino. It was a full house when we were there but a lot of these dishes are on their regular..."
VanFoodies
"Excellent Experience. My girlfriend and myself came here to celebrate me getting a new job! We had a late reservation at 9 PM and were the only ones..."
Jskidnuk62
"Great Service & Scrumptious Food!. Finally tried Baru after many recommendations from friends and wow they exceeded my expectations!(We were a..."
C.r.
"Start your night off right!. Went to Baru for the first time, the food, the price, the location, the atmosphere are amazing. Whatever you..."
Jessica_horsburgh
"Consistently Great Food. I have been going to Baru for 4 years now - it was the chosen restaurant for personal celebrations, dinners with parents,..."
MB Vancouver
"Outstanding service, fabulous food and the basil mint martini is heaven in a glass. Will definitely be..."
Lisa
"Wow, plantains, mussels and the ungodly good chimichurri steak. This is the most unbelievable place point grey has to offer. Dave and Rene make some..."
Matt Lemcke
"Interesting. Very hospitable and accommodating. Really good food, interesting menu. Will return for sure if not for the dessert quesadilla alone,..."
Eric Hopping
"Superb!. The duck was delicious, and the plantain was perfectly baked. The paella was perfectly filling and the service was splendid. If you're up..."
Amrit
"Tasty!. Would go back in a heartbeat! Try the octopus..."
Suze.eats.urban.
"Excellent atmosphere and unique food options. Great for a night out for drinks or a place to grab a great..."
DQ
"Good eats. Great place to have a few drinks. Great vibe and energetic music. the price is comparable and the food is pretty good.overall..."
Purdey
"Great for smaller dishes. I think this place might be better for tapas and tacos and things, rather than for full plates of food, but as a place to..."
Digest
"Lots of variety, very tasty. I went Baru Latino on a Thursday evening and the restaurant had a good level of activity. The dining area is compact but..."
Banany
"Neighborhood gem. I feel like Baru is my own little secret. not many people know about this gem tucked in next to limelight video just up from..."
Holycow
"Baru is fantastic. The food, the wine list, the atmosphere and the staff are exceptional. My favorite dishes are the steak, the short ribs, the pork..."
Bruce
"Sambalicious. We had appies, mains and dessert and they were all fabulous, especially the Baru ceviche appy, and I know my ceviche. The mains were..."
Bruno15
"Great Spot. Had a great time here sitting at the bar and having dinner. Food was tasty and so were the drinks. The owner/bartender was a great host...."
Foodiespy
"The service was great, the music ecclectic, and the food excellent. We enjoyed the lamb and the paella, but it was the ceviche was especially..."
N C
"Great food and great service. Amazing presentation and great service. If you like ceviche this is easily the best in Vancouver. It's a small place..."
Richard H
"Give it a try. Great little bistro place. The food was wonderfully presented and tasted even better than it..."
Sdigian
"Best Ceviche in Town!. Can't get enough of their food...from ceviches to tiraditos...and the best mojitos in Vancouver. Fantastic value for the..."
Pierre
"On my latest dinner out, my guest choose "Baru Latino" as our destination. She made her selection based on a strong recommendation from a coworker,..."
Maggi Mei
"What a gem in the city ma fellow foodies have found! Baru Latino is totally a spot for foodies to hang out with Latin music and chic-looking decor...."
Priscilla Liang
"i made a reservation for 9pm for 5 people a day before our dinner itself. anabel, theresa and halim got there first and i was a little late. the..."
Swiss Tiara
"First dine out of the year for the MePlusFood crew, we went to Baru Latino . I picked this place mainly because I wanted to try their paella and..."
MePlusFood
"Had a great experience! Dined solo at the bar and was able to watch the chefs cooking. They were very nice too and explained the dishes and flavors...."
Jeff Geffert
"Food is amazing! Food is full of flavour and i was pleasantly surprised by Lamp chops with BBQ sauce..."
Debbie Chang
"Their happy hours are awesome. Good selection of drinks and some unique tapas. Vegetarian options are few so keep that in..."
Darshan Soni
"Lovely staff who made a plan to seat us on a busy night. It has a romantic atmosphere, perfect for a date night. Portions were small for the price (I..."
Lisa van Velden
"Had dinner here tonight and everything was beyond great! Our service was very friendly and attentive, it was so nice to see all servers working come..."
Miranda Thomas
El Caracol Cafe
82/100 (872 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Mexican
Central American
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Dinner
Lunch
South American
Central American
Latin
Spanish
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The El Caracol Cafe is somewhere that I have been eying for some time now. What is particularly unusual about this place is that it is in the same..."
Evan Connolly
"Absolutely fantastic. Mexican, El Salvadoran food with drinks from Central America. Ask the owner, and she'll be happy to share a bit of El..."
Viraj
"Unpretentious eatery on Victoria Drive with an extensive menu and fantastic food. Service is slow but well worth the wait. Be prepared for large..."
Goro
"It was another one of those late nights where the busyness of wedding season crept in and I forgot to eat dinner (happens a lot, I know, it’s..."
#evelyneats
"We were in the area and wanted Mexican food so we stopped at El Caracol Cafe for a quick bite. We ordered the chicken tamales to start, the salmon..."
Jelizatin Eats
"I have wanted to check out this brightly-coloured fun and festive-looking little place forever! I finally went and got a chicken tamale and..."
Suzie Ridler
"We got a burrito and a whole fish. Service was sloowwwwww; apparently, the money in their till didnt add up, hence the reason why they took 20min to..."
Cecilia
"Amazing home made Honduran food. Very agreeable prices. So many options on the menu. I had the beef tacos and quesadilla. I need to go back to try..."
Clay
"The best nachos I've had in Vancouver! El Caracol is one of my favourite breakfast on Victoria Drive. The huevos rancheros is very good and..."
Mitkaese
"Just went here for the first time & I love it! The pupusas are fantastic & I'm so happy they make vegetarian ones as many place do not. The waitress..."
Hayley Bird
"This was a great mystery date!. I took my husband here for a "mystery lunch" and we were wowed! The waitress was happy and friendly and well informed..."
Mej
"It looks like nobody's written a review for this place lately, so I'll add mine. This is a great spot for traditional Central American (NOT Mexican)..."
Maverick
"Such value. This place is small and informal, but the food is very good and the prices are rock-bottom low. while they have some mexican dishes on..."
Hound
"Small little place, had the nachos (yummy) and the burrito, for my drink I had the bannana shake. Finished up everything, if you are not a fan of..."
Stewart P
"Consistently Tasty & Afordable Food. Here you find authentic Central American & Mexican food & atmosphere - with great affordable prices, and..."
Salle Dint
"Accidentally on pupusas. I was on the final leg of a long pushbike ride to Burnaby and back when I stopped in front of El Caracol to catch my breath...."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Good Food, Good Drinks, Small Space. El Caracol is one rare decent Latin restaurant around. Their fajitas, fried fish, tacos, pupusas and seafood..."
Gem
"I bet this is what homestyle El Salvadorian food tastes like!. Was in the mood for some Mexican food and ventured to El Caracol on a rainy afternoon...."
Imonaplain
"Soooo yummy!!. The first time i went here with my family, we only came because Dona Cata (the taqueria down the street) was closed. but thank god!..."
Liana
"Very generous and balanced ingredients entree at a great price. The salad contained fresh tasting veggies and the beef and lots of cheese were very..."
Chung
"Awesome. We went here a while ago and the food is outstanding for the price. This is probably one of the best Latin American restaurants I have gone..."
Reubs
"Pupusas!. We've been trying to get a hold of some pupusas for the longest time. We finally got the chance to get some for take out from el carcaol...."
VancouverSavvy
"It's actually El Salvadorian cuisine! Fantastic use of cheese, rice, beans and meat. Although I'm not a fan of the side of pickled veggies. Overall..."
Austen Bach
"My Cheesy Little Secret...Shhh I was considering whether or not I should reveal this recently found treasure to you all because it's quaint and..."
Hungry Vegetarian
"Admittedly, this one has been on my list for a while (since I first drove past it on my way to Doña Cata) and now that I finally made it in, I’ll..."
Ethnic Eats
"El Caracol Cafe - http://www.elcaracol.vancouvertravelonline.com/index.htm Located at Victoria and 36th, El Caracol is one of my favorite..."
Kev Wu
"After I was seated and given the menu, the debate starts. What to order? Sure, they had some Mexican items (see note at the end of this post) but I..."
KimHo
Los Amigos Taqueria
80/100 (1869 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
South American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Central American
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"the best Mexican style place in vancouver, this is where you can find the real flavor of Mexico in Canada ! thank you guys for bringing the real..."
David Rodrigo Jiménez
"I thank the rain gods for showing me the light of this welcoming little Mexican restaurant- more than happy to stop here for an amazing bowl of..."
Stephanie Cimbala
"My all time favourite taco place in van city. Super friendly staff,awesome food and..."
David Racz
"Me encanto todo; el ambiente, la música y más que todo los tacos. Bien deliciosa la comida! I loved everything; the ambience, music and most of all..."
Aalia Mendoza
"Delicious !!! Friendly staff, fast service always with a smile, delicious food and very affordable, any 4 tacos for $9.99. Will come back for sure..."
Elio Masci
"Love this place! Food is fresh and tastes amazing. And very friendly staff. Definitely go on a Tuesday for Taco..."
Geane Lalime
"Amazing authentic tacos and Mexican food right downtown Vancouver. I could not stop at 6... had to order another 6. Taco Tuesday is 6 tacos for..."
Scott Christie
"Great food, super friendly awesome staff! By far the best tacos I've had in the..."
Irenna Leigh
"Consistently my favourite taqueria in town. Try the pozole soup, my new favourite discovery..."
Rana Marie
"The food is extremely yummy and probably the best Mexican restaurant I've ever..."
Simon Nader
"Great food can't wait to go again.will be down at the end of..."
Craig Graham-Biggers
"It's always nice to eat in a local family owned restaurant. The Los Amigos Taqueria family is extra cute :) The kids are often there helping their..."
Sophie Aladas
"Always great service. And the chicken molé is the best I've found in a long..."
F Rodney Lynch
"Everything is fresh and tastes delicious. Food gets to you quick too..."
Sheldon Carvalho
"Authentic Mexican food..,well worth stopping..."
Andrew Grant
"Super tasty tacos for great prices, and the Horchatta beverage is..."
Jeremy Long
"Reminded me of being in Mexico. The food was authentic and everyone was so friendly. Love love..."
Andrea Boyer
"Original México City tacos!! Nopal taco my favourite. Great..."
Erik Ulises
"Awesome, authentic street style tacos! Best in..."
Lindsey Boye
"Congratulations to my dearest Pita and Paola!! You Rock..."
Cecilia Gonzalez Liceaga
"Soy mexicano comí estos tacos y les puedo comentar que estas ricos tal vez la salsa debería picar, pero por lo demás ricos. La atención, la..."
AvantiaNews
"Very nice owner. Super friendly atmosphere and the tacos are amazing. Not expensive either. It is nice that Los Amigos Taqueria stays open late as..."
Ala'a Founouni
"Los Amigos is more authentic than most. Wishing only that they had horchata to help cool the delicious Al Pastor taco they serve at reasonable price...."
Stphanie Lee
"Really delicious tacos and friendly customer..."
Leanna
"I was curious about this little place, went for lunch and tasted an authentic Mexican food that reminded me of my time in Mexico, clean place and..."
Marianne S
"Amazing find!. Cheap and tasty. Can't go wrong!..."
Info
"Great spot. Tasty food at a very reasonable price, served by friendly staff. i will definitely be returning. thanks..."
John Smith
"The tacos are WOW, you have to try them, great little spot. Can never really go wrong with some authentic tacos, personally I’ll down 8 of..."
Gurdeep Singh
"Yes, yes and yes! Halal meats with vegetarian options available. Great variety and good service. Very cute little spot with outdoor patio. Some of..."
DV
Rinconcito Salvedoreno Restaurant
80/100 (586 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
Salvadoran
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Spanish
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"In the heart of the drive, is a little hole in the wall that serves the best El Salvador food. I've been going here for over a decade now. Love..."
Hanstastik
"Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant (薩爾瓦多風味餐廳)薩爾瓦多(El Salvador)..."
Sunny Wong
"This place has unbelievable food. Everything comes out fresh and hot and prepared with love. The papusas are a must have as well as their lime..."
DanoRama
"Excellent authentic food and great service. We were at the Italian festival on Commercial Drive. I wanted to get out of crowd on the streets for a..."
Wwong2009
"Authentic homestyle Salvadorean food. No pretense... Just great substance. Pupusas, tacos, tortilla soup...and the huaraches... So good. Yes - it's..."
Yogi Ninja
"Authentic!. Very tasty food here! Everything is fresh and authentic, staff is very nice and i will always be a customer after my experience..."
LULU
"Great Food, but Service is Lacking. I love the food, when I lived in the area my roommate and I used to eat here a few times a month. But like alot..."
Delilah
"Amazing! Not the greatest atmosphere, but the food is the best! We tried the paptuas, and huaraches... Seriously worth a..."
Christine
"Awesome yeeha..."
Donna Harrison
"I eat at a lot of restaurants. About 6-10 a week and I can say with confidence that this is currently my favorite in vancouver. Service is awesome...."
Levi Woods
"Pupusas!. When a Salvadorean friend of mine recommended Rinconcito to me as the best place in Vancouver for authentic pupusas, I knew I had to try..."
Jackie
"Quite nice. Met some friends here for dinner. Having never heard of this place before I had a quick look on Urbanspoon and was happy to see that 86%..."
OmNomNom
"Tasty food, long waits. We have been to this restaurant twice. The first time we went for the pupusas which were quite tasty when combined with the..."
Mdln
"Really good pupusas. We had really good food here on a busy Saturday night--the pupusas were steaming hot, milliseconds from the grill, pan, oven or..."
Notmyrealname
"Not for everyone, but for me it's great. If you're one of those people who is a fine, outstanding citizen except for when you get hungry, I wouldn't..."
Okvancouver
"Can you say: Awesome!!. Ok seriously people, Ive read some of the comments on here, and it makes me wonder about what annoys certain people, and..."
Onlythebestplease
"DON'T LISTEN TO THESE WHINY DINERS. Rinconcito is my favorite restaurant in vancouver, hands down.yes-sometimes you will have to wait a..."
Kara
"Patience Is A Virtue. Truly good food takes time. And, the papusas at Rinconcitio Salvadorean are truly divine, so go on evening when you have the..."
Let's Dish
"LOVE IT!. This is the closest I can find to authentic "South of the US Border" food in this town - which is really lacking. The papusas are amazing..."
Bandito
"Authentic El Salvadoran!. I've been a regular customer at Rinconcito Salvadorean for about five years now - going back to when the place was usually..."
CoffeeKid
"Rinconcito Salvadorean After school, Johana and her sister brought me out to Rinconcito on Commercial Drive for their much raved about pupusas. As we..."
Moo Mi
"There are times when I just can't deal with a red wine reduction or an entree with more than 10 ingredients. In fact, one of my happiest meals was at..."
Ethnic Eats