El Ciruelo — Restaurant in Charlottesville

$23 (with 20% tip) for two BIG bellied boys puts this place in my Top 3 Cheapest Charlottesville category. The horchata was great, if slightly sweet. The pupusas (my vegan rendition included cabbage, and avocado) were well flavored, with the shining element being the cabbage, peppered and not vinegary, a gem in our world. The atmosphere was odd, with two tvs blaring for my attention, to the point that I found myself lost in my conversation turning back to them. Overall, great price, unique food, and an...

Went there before our dance class at the studio a few doors down. Lovely cheerful service and tasty hearty food. We got some baleadas (my favorite), chicharron, savory tamales, and a healthy serving of the best guacamole I've had in a long time. Also a shoutout to some perfectly crispy fried yucca. A note that this is Honduran food, don't expect Quesedillas and Fajitas--but what you get is super satisfying. We...

Authentic homemade Central American food! Homemade flour and or corn tortillas! Absolutely amazing! My little Central American heart is so happy to have found this restaurant!

Highly recommend the pupusas and the tamales and the...