El Chapin Guatemalan Grill & Catering

4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Suite #38, Durham
(919) 908-7975

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Uffe Bergeton

Very nice Guatemalan deli/diner and grocery store! I just went there for first time. Got pupusas and loved the food, atmosphere, experience. Look forward to exploring the other menu items

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Latrenta Owens

Everything was so authentic from the atmosphere to the food!! Our waiters were absolutely incredible!! Very patient and pleasant!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karen de la cruz

Very flavorful dishes and very authentic most of their food is cook as you order which keeps that flavor fresh and delicious. Recommend šŸ’Æ

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

asodk saldk

Our group of friends, made up of both Black and White guests, felt noticeably unwelcome during our visit. Prior to us arriving, we got the phone hung up on us, and once we arrived, we waited almost 25 minutes for someone to come to us. There were only four other people in at the time. While other tables were greeted warmly, some of the Hispanic staff seemed distant and rushed with us. We heard them discussing, saying words like ā€œnegroā€ and ā€œblancaā€ you don’t need to speak Spanish to know that we weren’t welcome making the whole experience awkward. We couldn’t ignore the difference in treatment. The food was fine, but the service left us feeling uncomfortable and disappointed. Just a fair warning to anyone that isn’t 100% of Hispanic origin.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

jillybeans

Out of guatemalen tamales???? I guess i should have ordered the Chicken Alfredo because thats Guatemalan right?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Liliana Gerardo

I'm Mexican from Chiapas, and this restaurant has an authentic flavor and seasoning! It brings back so many memories of Chiapas food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dee A

First time eating here! The customer service was friendly, maybe a little disorganized, but everyone was kind and welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing, and I especially loved that they played marimba music; it made me feel like I was back in Guatemala! I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone craving authentic Guatemalan food or looking to try something new and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Sandra Candelario

The food was good. It might depend on people's tastes, though. Although the meal I ordered didn't make much of an impression on me, I'm happy to go back and try something else. It was cool that they have an integrated store with all kinds of things such as ointments, chips, and soft drinks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Pardon

Everything here is really fantastic and super authentic. I especially recommend the steak (Churrasquito Chapin).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

[AOD]St3adyAway

Really great food and service, a gem of a place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Plato Tipico Chapin, Refried Beans, Elote Loco

Joe DeMattei

This is my new favorite restaurant in Wake!

I’ve had 7-8 different items now and every are universally fantastic. Tonight, I got a bunch of a la carte items- a salsa tostada, pork tamale, sweet plantains, pupusas (one shrimp & one beef), and a beef pastelito. Every single item was incredibly well made and very flavorful. My favorite were the pupusas, which are by far the best I’ve ever had.

On top of that, the atmosphere is fantastic & the service is always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Juan Reyna

Great food. Very welcome atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathy Coyle

Delicious veggies plate with beans,rice, potatoes, carrots,patty pan squash, yucca, and other vegetables that I didn't know what they were. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

diana solis

I had to go order I came several times before the food was really good but lately the food is so bad salty burn etc if your order to go make sure to check every single plate cause they never get your order right. So disappointing ā˜¹ļø

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

E.E. D.

The food has always been good and fresh and excellent portions. Everyone is friendly and helpful if you have questions. The pollo de crema was good, the roasted chicken meal too. We ordered one of the meals for two once with beef and shrimp and it was more like for three and a half. Salads are packaged separate and fresh, not wilted pieces included alongside your hot dish. This is my go to spot when having company because I feel like everyone can find something here and the prices are very reasonable. Never dined in but I would. When picking up the music is always good and the place is clean. Five stars all the way!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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