I wanted to try a different Salvadorean restaurant, loved the name, and did a field trip here for their pupusas. The gentleman serving was really nice, bilingual, of course, and the pupusas came out fast. The curtido was good, but I was really taken back by the greenery surrounding the front of the property. It's a great spot for dates, hangouts, or casual lunch. Don't sleep on the empanadas. ??☕️ Vegetarian options: YesDietary restrictions: Some customizationParking: BacklotKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes, seats are removable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pupusas
Fredy Lemus
Everything very excellent, all the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dee Monet
Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this establishment and the customer service that comes with this the food is delicious and you can taste the love and art in it definitely bringing everyone I can to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander S
Easily the best place in Vallejo..great atmosphere and food is amazing .what ever you want they have it.I would highly recommend and the owner is the man!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
adair b.
It isn't often that I feel an establishment has earned a one star review. If I do, it'll always be the result of extremely bad service, sanitation, or food quality. In the case of La Cuchara, it boils down to the service and the food. I used to describe La Cuchara as a hidden gem, with top notch service and delicious food. Nothing but great things to say and would recommend them to just about everyone. Unfortunately, after ordering a new-to-me menue item that I thought I loved; only to find out the four times I attempted to order it again, I would be given a burrito by the same name but made differently every time. Every time the burrito got further and further away from the way it was supposed to be made. Finally ending in a burrito that seemed to be filled with table scraps, obviously things have changed. sauce, and nothing else. I ate it, I was too tired to go back out, it wasn't gross, it just wasn't what I ordered and for almost $16 for a burrito I was disappointed. That being said, my last order at La Cuchara, I explained my previous experiences with the menu item to the owner and verified what was supposed to be in it, after making it clear that I wasn't expecting anything for free, I then ordered two of the burritos. The owner explained that in the future, that I should reach out to them the day it happens so that they can address with the the person who cooked it. He apologised, stated that he couldn't give it to me for free (I hadn't asked or insinuated that I was expecting anything for free). I said that's okay, but I wanted to place the order for two, to-go. I give him my card, I'm waiting and playing solitaire on my phone, he says somethings wrong with my chip as he hands me the card back and goes to make my order. When it's done, he hands me the food and I leave. I get home and start to eat the burrito, and this time there are black beans (I did not order), no lettuce, no sour cream, and it looks like someone just took dinner scraps and mixed it all into the burrito and put three fries inside. I hate beans in burritos. My partner wasn't happy but picked over hers. I couldn't eat it, it was mushy, and not what I was expecting. So I took it back, just mine. I explained that it lacked a lot and had black beans in it and that I just wanted it made the way it was supposed to be, based on past interaction, I wasn't expecting any confrontation, because I was doing what he said to do if it wasn't done right. . He then tells me that he didn't charge me for them, as if I knew that. Which I didn't because after handing him my card and taking food I made the assumption that I'd paid, after all, that was the expectation. I thank him, inform him that I didn't know that, and because I want what I want, I will pay for this one, because I wasn't expecting the last to have been free. He wrote down the order, walked it to the back, and while he was away, I started looking my phone, he returned and said something I didn't hear. Turns out to have been that I'll have to pay for this burrito, at which my partner said "yes, that's fine," because I wasn't paying attention. His response to her was, "No one's talking to you." Yeah, and in tone you're imagining. My head popped up so fast. This dude took a calm, yet uncomfortable moment, and made it unnecessarily hostile. Before I could say something, my partner responded, "making it clear that it wasn't her intention to come off in a negative way, so there's no reason to tell me to mind my own business." Y'all, she didn't give him any attitude when she said it was fine that we had to pay for it. He followed up with how this was a conversation between us (he and I) and that she wasn't involved in the matter, so there was no need for her to talk. Understandably, she was offended. Him escalating a situation from uncomfortable-yet solution oriented, where the solution was ACTUALLY reached. To him, talking out of
Zoe T.
Friendly service, smells great, super clean, great drink selection, you can tell everyone here really cares about taking care of this restaurant and their customers. The dessert empanadas were delicious, and unlike anything else I've ever had highly recommend!
Miguel Gomez
This place is just ok. Most food items are overpriced. $25 for chicken soup? No
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mahalia L.
My family had a very interesting experience at this restaurant... we drive past it often and decided to try it. We were excited and on first glance it looked okay. The ambiance was nice-ish, and the menu looked ok. However, after looking at the prices we were surprised . They seemed unreasonably steep ($20 for a meager bowl of soup). But we were willing to order despite it as we had been looking forward to it for a while. After we ordered our food we asked for water and then sat down. But the water never came?? So we went up to ask again and the servers gave us attitude. After this unpleasant experience there was no reason for us to stay any longer so we left before receiving our food. 1 star experience.
Tish A.
The first two times I got lunch from La Cuchara were wonderful! The owner is very nice and we grew up in the same neighborhood, so we had a lot to chat about. The food was delicious and very authentic. Great chips and the salsa, house-made, is excellent with just the right combination of spicy and hot. I liked this place so much the first time, I brought my wife there a few days later, and again the food (tamales) and the service were great! Today I stopped in to grab a quick lunch before heading out of town for the day. I ordered tamales and they were completely dry, no sauce at all. The cappuccino i ordered with my lunch was not ready until I was finished eating my lunch and it was served in a paper cup, even though I was dining in. Definitely a let down from the previous times I have been here. At least the beans were still good. This place seems to be kind of a hit and miss adventure.
Fonzo Franklin
One of my favorite places to dine, the owner is ALWAYS kind & very personable with each guess. Quick service && the food is always delicious
This was the most disgusting place in Vallejo. They served us old food. The chicken tacos were stale, rubbery and gross. The Chilequiles was old, no flavor, there was no sauce; just dry and the meat was old and you could tell it had been sitting for a long while. The beans were in-consumable. You couldn't even tell they were beans. The chips were clearly store bought, not fresh or homemade the tostadas were cold, hard and stale.The prices were outrageous.Seriously the pictures look way better then it was.We actually got up and left, we didn't eat our food.My dog wouldn't even eat the food.The bathroom had urine all over the seat.Go to the taco truck down the street, way better food and more affordable.
S J Pleasants
This was the most disgusting food I have ever had. The food seemd days old and had been left out also way over priced.The owner seemed very smug and over confident.We won't go back.
Jennifer Chang-Wolf
Recommend calling to place an order if overwhelmed by options online. Ordered for a large group and received generous portions for everyone, along with complimentary chips and salsa. Personally very much enjoyed the birria tacos and veggie burritos (roasted broccoli added nuttiness and crunch). Heard good things from others about the chicken quesadillas. Loved the owner as well, who stayed a few minutes after closing to make sure we got our pickup!Vegetarian options: Veggie burritos, quesadillas also available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don Wimberley
Fish tacos were bounriful and fresh off the grill....tasty tooo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sydney Blazek
This place is great! Menu seems like a lot but this place is fire.Good veggies burritos hard to come by but dang is theirs good. Guy running the place is super nice and it’s clean!10/10 would come back!
I wanted to try a different Salvadorean restaurant, loved the name, and did a field trip here for their pupusas. The gentleman serving was really nice, bilingual, of course, and the pupusas came out fast. The curtido was good, but I was really taken back by the greenery surrounding the front of the property. It's a great spot for dates, hangouts, or casual lunch. Don't sleep on the empanadas. ??☕️ Vegetarian options: YesDietary restrictions: Some customizationParking: BacklotKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes, seats are removable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pupusas
Everything very excellent, all the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this establishment and the customer service that comes with this the food is delicious and you can taste the love and art in it definitely bringing everyone I can to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best place in Vallejo..great atmosphere and food is amazing .what ever you want they have it.I would highly recommend and the owner is the man!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It isn't often that I feel an establishment has earned a one star review. If I do, it'll always be the result of extremely bad service, sanitation, or food quality. In the case of La Cuchara, it boils down to the service and the food. I used to describe La Cuchara as a hidden gem, with top notch service and delicious food. Nothing but great things to say and would recommend them to just about everyone. Unfortunately, after ordering a new-to-me menue item that I thought I loved; only to find out the four times I attempted to order it again, I would be given a burrito by the same name but made differently every time. Every time the burrito got further and further away from the way it was supposed to be made. Finally ending in a burrito that seemed to be filled with table scraps, obviously things have changed. sauce, and nothing else. I ate it, I was too tired to go back out, it wasn't gross, it just wasn't what I ordered and for almost $16 for a burrito I was disappointed. That being said, my last order at La Cuchara, I explained my previous experiences with the menu item to the owner and verified what was supposed to be in it, after making it clear that I wasn't expecting anything for free, I then ordered two of the burritos. The owner explained that in the future, that I should reach out to them the day it happens so that they can address with the the person who cooked it. He apologised, stated that he couldn't give it to me for free (I hadn't asked or insinuated that I was expecting anything for free). I said that's okay, but I wanted to place the order for two, to-go. I give him my card, I'm waiting and playing solitaire on my phone, he says somethings wrong with my chip as he hands me the card back and goes to make my order. When it's done, he hands me the food and I leave. I get home and start to eat the burrito, and this time there are black beans (I did not order), no lettuce, no sour cream, and it looks like someone just took dinner scraps and mixed it all into the burrito and put three fries inside. I hate beans in burritos. My partner wasn't happy but picked over hers. I couldn't eat it, it was mushy, and not what I was expecting. So I took it back, just mine. I explained that it lacked a lot and had black beans in it and that I just wanted it made the way it was supposed to be, based on past interaction, I wasn't expecting any confrontation, because I was doing what he said to do if it wasn't done right. . He then tells me that he didn't charge me for them, as if I knew that. Which I didn't because after handing him my card and taking food I made the assumption that I'd paid, after all, that was the expectation. I thank him, inform him that I didn't know that, and because I want what I want, I will pay for this one, because I wasn't expecting the last to have been free. He wrote down the order, walked it to the back, and while he was away, I started looking my phone, he returned and said something I didn't hear. Turns out to have been that I'll have to pay for this burrito, at which my partner said "yes, that's fine," because I wasn't paying attention. His response to her was, "No one's talking to you." Yeah, and in tone you're imagining. My head popped up so fast. This dude took a calm, yet uncomfortable moment, and made it unnecessarily hostile. Before I could say something, my partner responded, "making it clear that it wasn't her intention to come off in a negative way, so there's no reason to tell me to mind my own business." Y'all, she didn't give him any attitude when she said it was fine that we had to pay for it. He followed up with how this was a conversation between us (he and I) and that she wasn't involved in the matter, so there was no need for her to talk. Understandably, she was offended. Him escalating a situation from uncomfortable-yet solution oriented, where the solution was ACTUALLY reached. To him, talking out of
Friendly service, smells great, super clean, great drink selection, you can tell everyone here really cares about taking care of this restaurant and their customers. The dessert empanadas were delicious, and unlike anything else I've ever had highly recommend!
This place is just ok. Most food items are overpriced. $25 for chicken soup? No
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
My family had a very interesting experience at this restaurant... we drive past it often and decided to try it. We were excited and on first glance it looked okay. The ambiance was nice-ish, and the menu looked ok. However, after looking at the prices we were surprised . They seemed unreasonably steep ($20 for a meager bowl of soup). But we were willing to order despite it as we had been looking forward to it for a while. After we ordered our food we asked for water and then sat down. But the water never came?? So we went up to ask again and the servers gave us attitude. After this unpleasant experience there was no reason for us to stay any longer so we left before receiving our food. 1 star experience.
The first two times I got lunch from La Cuchara were wonderful! The owner is very nice and we grew up in the same neighborhood, so we had a lot to chat about. The food was delicious and very authentic. Great chips and the salsa, house-made, is excellent with just the right combination of spicy and hot. I liked this place so much the first time, I brought my wife there a few days later, and again the food (tamales) and the service were great! Today I stopped in to grab a quick lunch before heading out of town for the day. I ordered tamales and they were completely dry, no sauce at all. The cappuccino i ordered with my lunch was not ready until I was finished eating my lunch and it was served in a paper cup, even though I was dining in. Definitely a let down from the previous times I have been here. At least the beans were still good. This place seems to be kind of a hit and miss adventure.
One of my favorite places to dine, the owner is ALWAYS kind & very personable with each guess. Quick service && the food is always delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
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This was the most disgusting place in Vallejo. They served us old food. The chicken tacos were stale, rubbery and gross. The Chilequiles was old, no flavor, there was no sauce; just dry and the meat was old and you could tell it had been sitting for a long while. The beans were in-consumable. You couldn't even tell they were beans. The chips were clearly store bought, not fresh or homemade the tostadas were cold, hard and stale.The prices were outrageous.Seriously the pictures look way better then it was.We actually got up and left, we didn't eat our food.My dog wouldn't even eat the food.The bathroom had urine all over the seat.Go to the taco truck down the street, way better food and more affordable.
This was the most disgusting food I have ever had. The food seemd days old and had been left out also way over priced.The owner seemed very smug and over confident.We won't go back.
Recommend calling to place an order if overwhelmed by options online. Ordered for a large group and received generous portions for everyone, along with complimentary chips and salsa. Personally very much enjoyed the birria tacos and veggie burritos (roasted broccoli added nuttiness and crunch). Heard good things from others about the chicken quesadillas. Loved the owner as well, who stayed a few minutes after closing to make sure we got our pickup!Vegetarian options: Veggie burritos, quesadillas also available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fish tacos were bounriful and fresh off the grill....tasty tooo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is great! Menu seems like a lot but this place is fire.Good veggies burritos hard to come by but dang is theirs good. Guy running the place is super nice and it’s clean!10/10 would come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5