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| - I have always wanted to try the Pupuseria on 105, but for some reason, I have yet to go. And while I still plan to, I was lured to El Arepazo via a Groupon. I hadn't heard about the new place, so I hit Google for some more info. I liked what I saw, and couldn't wait to try it!
OH. MY. GOD.
Why did I wait so long??
We headed over early on a Friday, as I heard it could get a bit crowded. And we DEFINITELY beat the crowd (by the time we left, each booth was full!)
We were greeted by not only wonderful people (including the kids!) but sounds and aromas of a kitchen that took pride in their love of serving authentic, fabulous food.
And fabulous? IT WAS.
We decided to family style it and ordered:
Empanadas de Puerco, Pupusas de Queso con Loroco, Bandeja Paisa, El Sabrason and the Conserva de Plantano for dessert (I am such a sucker for plantains and bananas!)
The pork empanada came out first, and it was shaped & fried to perfection! The side of pico was a delightful balance as well.
The pupusa...SO FLUFFLY and good! I call pupusas the Salvadorian Polenta :) Be sure to enjoy it with the slaw and sauce...and if you want to kick it up a notch, add some of the hot sauce on the table. Simple? Yes. Delicious? OH YES.
Our entrees were a sampler of complete awesomeness!
Starting with the El Sabrason: Scrambled eggs, black beans, plantains, sour cream and cheese. Although visually it was a little plain, the flavors were amazingly wonderful! Score for the fresh cheese too! WOW!
The star of our menu choice, IMHO, was the Bandeja Paisa. OH MY HEAVEN. A platter of rice, beans, plantains, pork, Columbian sausage, avocado and egg. Not to mention the surprise beef steak and small corn biscuit.
The plaintains were AMAZING. And the columbian sausage won my heart! But layering the flavors with the biscuit, beans, and cracking the egg atop? WOW.
Ok. HIGHLY recommend trying this as your first entree..
Our dessert? A wonderful surprise of "banana candy" which I simply must find a recipe for :)
I will be back. And you? Should go.
PS...Be sure to tip the young wait staff. They are adorable :)
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