El Emporio Restaurante Y Parrilla — Restaurant in Chetumal

Wow, this place lived up to my expectations! I think due to the pandemic, it was very quiet but I saw them bring some food outside to a car, so perhaps they do pick up, not sure about delivery. We ordered la parrilla mixta which had a bit of everything from grilled Arrachera, Bife, grilled chicken, chistorra and and Argentine sausage. All of it was perfectly seasoned and cooked! They also warm up this delicious bread on the grill with garlic butter. The grill platter came with a small salad, so we also ordered the "papas Bochum" which were quite tasty - sliced potatoes with either a ground beef red sauce and covered with cheese, or a spinach ricotta mix, and covered with cheese. They also...

The service was good and reasonably quick. This was the first time I visited the restaurant since it closed like many others in the area due to virus. Before their closing I found the steak Quality higher than currently. All given it is still the best choice in Chetumal Mexico for streak with a good variety. They also give you excelent homemade bread and a salad. I recommend to anyone.

It is a little hard to find, it appears to be a house if you are not looking close....all cooking is done outside on and in...

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Fantastic place for "Micheladas"; but, not for food. "Definitely, not a micheline star experience; nor, a come back".

None, to Zero: "Pretentious " atmosphere. Our waiting staff, was: Zero friendly; nor customer service oriented. There, is not selection of wines available, (its supposed to be stake house).

Our unfriendly waiter; had the cheek to "ask" for an undeserved: 10% of tip; while, he rushed everyone, out of the door. The worse "South American" experience, i...