Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 2356 reviews

What Avogato1300 doesn't like about El Pope Latin American Cuisine:
We should have noticed right away upon entering the restaurant that the floors had not been cleaned since the building was constructed in the 1900s. The windows were covered in spider webs. I ordered the fajitas and they were mostly peppers and onions with very little beef. The beef was cold, indicating that it had been reheated from the fridge. The taste was off, with a tomato-based flavor that was unexpected. The r... View all feedback. What User likes about El Pope Latin American Cuisine:
combated with a friend for lunch, this place is her stereotypical hole in the wall. unbalance building, stellar food, they had the best salsa chips I had since pescado in midlothian because of the pandemic. I couldn't have done that, but I still had to eat, so on the main course. I ordered four pupasas, two garnels and two pigs, bonfire. these were delicious and came with a Pupasa sauce, which is quite standard, noth... View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Avogato1300
08.10.2024 - 11:00

We should have noticed right away upon entering the restaurant that the floors had not been cleaned since the building was constructed in the 1900s. The windows...

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Chandler
08.10.2024 - 11:00

I have been a fan of this restaurant for years, and I can confidently say they never disappoint. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly, the food is cons...

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Omar
08.10.2024 - 11:00

I may be a bit biased, but if you're looking to try Salvadoran food, this is the place to go. Mario, the owner, is very attentive.

Emma
08.10.2024 - 11:00

My favorite restaurant in Richmond, I must say. I have to refrain from ordering from them more than once a week. Ate there this past Saturday and plan on return...

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daphne
08.10.2024 - 11:00

Delicious food, food service, great prices. A total hole in the wall

Menulist
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews

The best pupusas north of the James! I’ve visited El Pope a few times with friends and it’s quickly become my favorite restaurant in Richmond. You can’t go wron...

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Went for lunch with a friend, this place is your stereotypical hole in the wall. Unassuming building, stellar food, they had the best salsa chips I've had since...

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Food was very good. Went there on a whim based on Google's reviews and it was a pleasant surprise. Would recommend in a heartbeat. Only -ve was the wait time fo...

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Great to-go pupusas. The regular and cheese and beans are awesome. Chips and salsa are included in take out orders which is great! Super quick too!

Good drinks at fantastically low prices, nice service, tasty food but the saltiest meal I can remember in a long time! Way too much salt on the chips and the ch...

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INT Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 655 reviews
Lindsey
30.07.2023 - 00:15

We ran into this place on a happy accident. The Chef and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. We ordered the pupusas (do it! , the crab stuffed shrimp,...

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Christopher
30.07.2023 - 00:15

Came in here for dinner, absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was great, and the food amazingly well seasoned and delicious. Get the nachos with steak!

Mim
30.07.2023 - 00:15

Delicious food. Delicioso. Vegetarian options. Try this place and you'll come often.

Tim
30.07.2023 - 00:15

Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS! If you like Latino foods, you MUST go eat there. Great prices with good quantity of food. Very friendly staff too.

Jessica
30.07.2023 - 00:15

Treated myself here for a belated Women’s Day. Friendly staff. I had calamari, crab and shrimp sopapillas, and a refreshing margarita. The calamari had a kick t...

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Sirved
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Sierra
29.11.2023 - 11:32

It was a tough decision between two and three stars for this restaurant. The waiter was inattentive and seemed lazy. Despite being the only customers, he took a...

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Sierra
29.11.2023 - 11:32

I went to El Pope for the first time on Thursday night around 5:30. My wife and I were the only customers besides another group at a different table. We were se...

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Sierra
29.11.2023 - 11:32

Great service - very attentive and friendly. The chips are complimentary and the atmosphere is excellent, although it can get quite busy. The burritos are incre...

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Sierra
29.11.2023 - 11:32

Very delicious food and friendly atmosphere. Just one FOH member and one BOH so service is a bit on the slow side. Took a longer lunch break but that?s just fin...

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I picked up brunch today; delicious! I had the shrimp and cheese, and bean and cheese pupusas. They are thick, yummy griddle cakes. The service was excellent; f...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 592 reviews
Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 182 reviews
Gastroranking-US
4.7 ★ from 520 reviews

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