LEMPIRA RESTAURANT — Restaurant in Denver

I got a flyer in the mail about the different businesses trying to keep the neighborhood safe and when I saw Papusas on the menu, that was all I could think of for the rest of the day. The food was AMAZING! Fresh, filling, and just exactly what we were looking for. I ordered way too much food, but the chicken soup just looked so perfect. Big chunks of vegetables, and the chicken on the side that you put in, warm tortillas...and the Horchata!!!! It was better than any I had tried at this point. He had fried chicken with banana chips. It came with some kind of magic sauce that really gave it that extra boost. I am craving Papusas, banana chips and Horchata now! There are so many items on the menu, it was hard to choose, so we will be back. I think the owners helped us when our food came out, our table was too small! I can't recommend this...

I lived in this area for 4 years, and have gone by this place countless times without ever going in. This morning I skipped breakfast and decided it might be a good time to go in and see what they were all about.

I can honestly say that the only disappointment I had was that I hadn't gone in sooner. This food was amazing! I got the fried chicken and plantains - sorry, I don't speak Spanish and I forgot what it's called on their menu. What I can tell you is that the chicken was fresh and came out piping hot. It pulled right off the bone, and was literally one of the best fried chickens I've ever had. And the plantains with the sauce they gave me - wow! If you're like me and live in the neighborhood, but avoid it because of the stigma, stop!

Go in, I promise you will not be disappointed. I would give them 10...

I honestly felt like the dishes were more Mexican than Honduran. Very loud music even though the restaurant was empty. Was surprised that they did not take cards; cash only. No mention of this anywhere. Was told to use their ATM. Fortunately I had cash otherwise would have had to pay their high ATM fees. After paying my bill, was told that my purchase at the bar was separate. Paid for my over priced piña colada. Agreed with my dad that this was a once and done type restaurant. The tacos and pupusas weren't bad tasting. It was just the general experience that brought down the restaurant. Almost forgot to mention that they charge you for water. And you eat off of Styrofoam plates with plastic ware that breaks. And the napkins were...