El Padrino Restaurant

5020d 17 Ave SE, Calgary
(403) 312-2400

Recent Reviews

Mikèè

Absolutelly fabulous and delicious Latin food!?Excellent service in a very nice and cozy place!? a come back is a must!??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Dr. Marco Navarro-Genie

This place meets the very definition of a hole on the wall in the most endearing of terms. The place is comfortable and quaint. Parking available. The menu is varied, peppered with good choices of Mexican and Salvadorean dishes. The food was very good. I was there for the Central American experience. We had a few pupusas of different sorts, and teied the sopa de res. The soup was excellent.The service was okay. We wanted to share the soup, and it arrived in one main bowl, with an empty little bowl to divide but no means to do it with a spoon. That seem shortsighted and and should have been done in the kitchen from the start. Nothing unpleasant, but nit very thoughtful service on that score. The rest of the service qas good, cordial and attentive.In all, a good experience. Planning to go back with the children soon.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas, Sopa, Salsa, Enchiladas, Flan

Maria Wahkeenew

We ordered Pupusas enchiladas tacos and quesadillas I would like to say the service was great when we got our order all the food containers had smiley faces drawn on which brightened our day, the food was excellent Savory spicy and all around enjoyable my favourite part was the Pupusas with the pickled side dish, we will be ordering again.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas, Beans&Cheese, Pork&Cheese, Salsa, Enchiladas, Pork Beef Chicken Beans Rice and Salad

Fiona Crow

This food is soooo delicious, I like to order it through skip the dishes, I ordered the pupusas and green Pozole and I loved them! I think this is one of the very few places with authentic food?

Olo Olo

Delicious and place has potentialParking: Its good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas

Hector Ruiz

Love the pupusas!!!! Always great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Freddy G

Hadn't eaten Pupusas in about a year. Wanted to try this place for some time. Tried their 2 Pupusas, 2 Tacos combo. Their Cheese pupusas were so good and same with their chicken tacos. And I loved how they didn't cheap out on the tomato sauce and curtido.Did order Bean and Chicaron Pupusas. Didn't get a chance to eat any as my family finished them off quickly, but they looked good.Will definately order again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Enman

Great job on the pupusas! This place is good and i recomend trying it out, i hope you guys expand to a bigher better location and grow!!

Ale Carrillo

Love this place and it's food. Super delicious ??

Food: 5

Service: 4

Victoria Hutton

This tiny little restaurant has slowly become a favourite. The food is delicious and authentic, amazing flavours. Staff is very friendly. It’s definitely easy to miss this little spot, but very worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas

Javier Cerna

EXCELLENT FOOD TASTE AS AN ORIGINAL SALVADORAN PUPUSA, GREAT SERVICE ?, I FOUND MY PUPUSERA EN CALGARY CITY THANK YOU ? GOD BLESS ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bim Lu

The place is just small and the service is kinda slow. But the food is so good. I ordered the Puspusa with tortilla. It's so filling and so good. I also ordered their tamarind drink, the serving is big. ?I will still go back here. ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pupusas

Cesar Pusztay

As a Honduran family in search of an authentic pupusas place, we stumbled upon a true hidden gem. From the moment we arrived a few minutes before opening time, the staff at this small, unassuming restaurant made us feel welcome and seated us right away. The friendly service set the stage for an exceptional dining experience.We decided to try a variety of dishes, including the beef tostadas, beef and beans soup, and of course, the pupusas. To our delight, everything we ordered was simply delicious. After a somewhat underwhelming experience at Que Chivo the day before, we were thrilled to discover a place that truly excelled in the art of pupusas. Even my mom, a discerning pupusa connoisseur, was thoroughly impressed.What makes this place stand out is its unique blend of Mexican and El Salvadorian cuisine. The flavors and authenticity of the dishes transported us back to the streets of both countries. Despite its modest size, with perhaps four tables and some bar stools around the counter, the restaurant exudes a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Additionally, the ample parking space and clean washrooms added to the overall positive experience.With such a delightful experience, I can't wait to return, this time with my wife. I'm excited to put her Mexican palate to the test and introduce her to the amazing flavours this place has to offer. This hidden gem has earned my highest recommendation.If you're in search of mouthwatering pupusas and a genuine culinary experience, look no further. This restaurant will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pupusas

anne

I love the taquito dorados and the chilaquiles! Their horchata and agua fresca are yummy too. I highly recommend and the staff are so nice.

wendy Alvarado

We came on a Saturday afternoon to eat and once we ordered were told constantly that items we ordered were out !! The gave the items to uber eat instead of giving to the customers being present. 80 % of their menu was out already!!No kids menu!.Never coming back here. Don't waste your time coming here!!

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