They didn't even have sauce, they said there was a waiting time and it took twice as long. Bad service.
Ashley C.
Ufff what can I say it's a 50/50 chance of good food or bad food here ! I usually dine out from here & there's days I'm like Woooow THIS IS GREAT & then there days I'm like WTF who the hell is cooking . First & foremost I love Salvadorian breakfast I usually get the huevos revueltos or huevos rancheros plate ... love love the rancheros eggs always come out so good ... my dilemma for getting a bad plate is their platanos.. OMG there are times I don't know who's cooking but they've thrown a whole platano in my plate so cutting the platano , just straight sautéed the outside but guess what inside is raw ! Your supposed to cut a platano usually into 4 ... this has happened to me on 3 occasions . Anyways service is regular , sometimes you'll get the nice happy guy & sometimes you'll get the girl who's a bit standoffish .. just small attitude nothing big . They have a big dining area , and are in a plaza with other businesses but parking is plenty!
JHonnY B.
Se tardan mucho para atender y luego la comida se llega en más de 40 minutos para que la sirvan. Casi se muere uno de hambre esperando hartarse aquí.
Raul Escamilla
Food is always on pointFood Timing was a little faster than usual .Service needs improvementAnd the same with restaurant cleanliness and appearance ...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Carla
One of my favorite places to eat when I’m craving Salvadoran food.Service is slow so be prepared to wait awhile, for food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
halo 110
? ??????-????? ??? ??????? ????????? ??????? ?? ??????????-??? ??????????????? & ????????: Nestled in a bustling shopping center across from Banning High School and next door to a dollar discount store and El Pollo Loco, El Metapaneco stands out as a cozy, family-operated restaurant. Its interior, depicted in the attached image, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects its Salvadoran roots.???????: The culinary star at El Metapaneco is their pupusas, each meticulously crafted and served fresh. If you understand the nature of making pupusas, you will understand that the prep, cooking process and wait time is a bit longer than the typical sit-down restaurant. As seen in the secondary images, these pupusas – a staple Salvadoran dish – are prepared with care and expertise, ensuring an authentic and delicious experience.????????? & ???????: Being the first restaurant of its kind in Wilmington, El Metapaneco is proud of its family-run heritage, which is evident in their friendly and personal service. On the pictures you can see one of the owner of the restaurant personally serving the food to his customers.??????? & ?????????????: Conveniently located at the cross streets of Pacific Coast Highway and Avalon, the restaurant offers ample and accessible parking, making it easy for patrons to visit. Street parking is also available.??????? ??????????: As you can see from the pictures El Metapaneco is more than just a local restaurant; it's a culinary journey to El Salvador, right in the heart of Wilmington. The combination of its inviting atmosphere, authentic cuisine, and dedicated family ownership make it a local favorite. While the food preparation might take a bit longer, the quality and flavor are well worth the wait.Parking: Conveniently located at the cross streets of Pacific Coast Highway and Avalon, the restaurant offers ample and accessible parking, making it easy for patrons to visit. Street parking is also available.Kid-friendliness: They offer high chairs and booster sits.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space in-between tables and entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pupusas, Baby Pupusa Plate, Pan Con Pollo Traditional Chicken Sandwich
Salema Jackson
I love the pupusas revueltas and the platano Maduro con crema. Food is absolutely delicious at this restaurant.
Food: 5
Ivan O.
Es la segunda ves que vengo, muy rico, el único inconveniente es que tardan para atender y por consiguiente en llegar la comida Las baleadas son lo máximo...
Rene Rodas
Today, 9/13/23 returned for breakfast after 2+ years gone due to bad experience and the breakfast typico Salvie was Amazing. I even told the dude if they had new cooks, well today must be the great cooks cause the presentation, the size, the Food was AMAZING.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Gerardo Flores
Excellent preformance, taste ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mojarra Frita, Pupusas, Caldo De Res, Carne Guisada, Sopa De Gallina, Platanos Fritos
We food for the first time I can truly say it was not a disappointment at all really good
Hugo
I first felt ignored. To serve me 2 pupusas took them over 30 minutes.They need a to understand customer service.Sad to know their food represent the salvadoran community.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ariel Ceitlin
if you need takeaway food or you came for delivery, it is better not to go here. this is the worst place i have ever seen. they do not pay attention to you, communicate with you high and wait for you for a very long time.
Edgar H.
I've been waiting 30min for 2 pupusas. I'm not a chef but I know it shouldn't take that long. They keep ignoring the restaurant phone it just keeps ringing and they walk right by it.
Eddie Jolon
My wife and I decided to give this place a try. Read reviews about the wait times. Not at all a problem, Got there and Pupusas were served in about 15 minutes. Normal time for a pupusa to be cooked and served to your table. Pupusas were tasty as heck. We will be definitely going back
They didn't even have sauce, they said there was a waiting time and it took twice as long. Bad service.
Ufff what can I say it's a 50/50 chance of good food or bad food here ! I usually dine out from here & there's days I'm like Woooow THIS IS GREAT & then there days I'm like WTF who the hell is cooking . First & foremost I love Salvadorian breakfast I usually get the huevos revueltos or huevos rancheros plate ... love love the rancheros eggs always come out so good ... my dilemma for getting a bad plate is their platanos.. OMG there are times I don't know who's cooking but they've thrown a whole platano in my plate so cutting the platano , just straight sautéed the outside but guess what inside is raw ! Your supposed to cut a platano usually into 4 ... this has happened to me on 3 occasions . Anyways service is regular , sometimes you'll get the nice happy guy & sometimes you'll get the girl who's a bit standoffish .. just small attitude nothing big . They have a big dining area , and are in a plaza with other businesses but parking is plenty!
Se tardan mucho para atender y luego la comida se llega en más de 40 minutos para que la sirvan. Casi se muere uno de hambre esperando hartarse aquí.
Food is always on pointFood Timing was a little faster than usual .Service needs improvementAnd the same with restaurant cleanliness and appearance ...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
One of my favorite places to eat when I’m craving Salvadoran food.Service is slow so be prepared to wait awhile, for food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
? ??????-????? ??? ??????? ????????? ??????? ?? ??????????-??? ??????????????? & ????????: Nestled in a bustling shopping center across from Banning High School and next door to a dollar discount store and El Pollo Loco, El Metapaneco stands out as a cozy, family-operated restaurant. Its interior, depicted in the attached image, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects its Salvadoran roots.???????: The culinary star at El Metapaneco is their pupusas, each meticulously crafted and served fresh. If you understand the nature of making pupusas, you will understand that the prep, cooking process and wait time is a bit longer than the typical sit-down restaurant. As seen in the secondary images, these pupusas – a staple Salvadoran dish – are prepared with care and expertise, ensuring an authentic and delicious experience.????????? & ???????: Being the first restaurant of its kind in Wilmington, El Metapaneco is proud of its family-run heritage, which is evident in their friendly and personal service. On the pictures you can see one of the owner of the restaurant personally serving the food to his customers.??????? & ?????????????: Conveniently located at the cross streets of Pacific Coast Highway and Avalon, the restaurant offers ample and accessible parking, making it easy for patrons to visit. Street parking is also available.??????? ??????????: As you can see from the pictures El Metapaneco is more than just a local restaurant; it's a culinary journey to El Salvador, right in the heart of Wilmington. The combination of its inviting atmosphere, authentic cuisine, and dedicated family ownership make it a local favorite. While the food preparation might take a bit longer, the quality and flavor are well worth the wait.Parking: Conveniently located at the cross streets of Pacific Coast Highway and Avalon, the restaurant offers ample and accessible parking, making it easy for patrons to visit. Street parking is also available.Kid-friendliness: They offer high chairs and booster sits.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space in-between tables and entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pupusas, Baby Pupusa Plate, Pan Con Pollo Traditional Chicken Sandwich
I love the pupusas revueltas and the platano Maduro con crema. Food is absolutely delicious at this restaurant.
Food: 5
Es la segunda ves que vengo, muy rico, el único inconveniente es que tardan para atender y por consiguiente en llegar la comida Las baleadas son lo máximo...
Today, 9/13/23 returned for breakfast after 2+ years gone due to bad experience and the breakfast typico Salvie was Amazing. I even told the dude if they had new cooks, well today must be the great cooks cause the presentation, the size, the Food was AMAZING.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent preformance, taste ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mojarra Frita, Pupusas, Caldo De Res, Carne Guisada, Sopa De Gallina, Platanos Fritos
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We food for the first time I can truly say it was not a disappointment at all really good
I first felt ignored. To serve me 2 pupusas took them over 30 minutes.They need a to understand customer service.Sad to know their food represent the salvadoran community.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
if you need takeaway food or you came for delivery, it is better not to go here. this is the worst place i have ever seen. they do not pay attention to you, communicate with you high and wait for you for a very long time.
I've been waiting 30min for 2 pupusas. I'm not a chef but I know it shouldn't take that long. They keep ignoring the restaurant phone it just keeps ringing and they walk right by it.
My wife and I decided to give this place a try. Read reviews about the wait times. Not at all a problem, Got there and Pupusas were served in about 15 minutes. Normal time for a pupusa to be cooked and served to your table. Pupusas were tasty as heck. We will be definitely going back