Restaurante La bendición — Restaurant in Springdale

Eating here was one of the most unique dining experiences I have ever had.

First of all, the food is really amazing. It took a hot minute to get to the table but it tasted great.

The unique factor was in everything else about the place.

Strangely, the menu had no prices. And no set dishes. On one side was a list of different meats and on the other was a list of different entrées. It took me a while to realize: First you choose your meat, then the item you want it served in/on. This menu was endlessly customizable. And confusing. When we asked for water, the waitress pointed to 3 huge cauldrons of juice on a folding table at the back of the room and said that was what they had to drink. So we scooped watermelon juice out of a 5 gallon glass jar with a ladle and took it back to our table. Beside the juice was a cart with many sauces, condiments, and Pico de Gallo. You could serve yourself with tiny little throw away plates and cups.

It was also delicious. And messy. There were napkins in the middle of the tables and the food came out on Styrofoam plates, wrapped in foil.

The torta was the size of a regulation football. I could not believe my eyes.

All in all, this didn't in any way feel like a restaurant experience. It was much more like a church pot luck or being invited to a neighborhood barbecue.

The total cost before tip for lunch for 3...

While searching for an authentic breakfast and brunch spot, I stumbled upon Restaurante La Bendición on Boston Avenue, and it turned out to be a hidden gem. The moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere and the smell of freshly made tortillas set the tone for a great experience.

I ordered the eggs with chorizo, black beans, and handmade tortillas, and every bite was packed with bold flavors. The eggs were perfectly scrambled with chorizo, creating a rich and slightly spicy taste, complemented by bits of sautéed tomato and onion. The black beans were well-seasoned and had a smooth, hearty texture that paired well with the crispy, golden-brown fried plantains. The handmade tortillas were fresh, soft, and had that unmistakable homemade flavor that’s hard to find in most places.

To top it off, the queso fresco and crema added a deliciously creamy contrast to the dish, making it a well-rounded and satisfying breakfast. If you’re looking for a truly authentic, homemade-style Latin American breakfast, this spot is definitely worth visiting....

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Absolutely amazing. I cannot believe that I found such a place! I'm new to Cola and a little home sick for my mom's cooking. I'm from El Salvador and spoiled by my mom's pupusas and sopas and this place is right in tune! I had two pupusas de chicharron (Salvadoran Pork-Stuffed Masa Cakes) and a sopa de gallina (hen soup). It was beyond expectations! Usually pupusas can be under-stuffed, over-doughy and extremely oily, this was not the case at all here. They we're perfectly cooked and large enough to fill up on. The soup was flavorful and fresh. For some reason, we like to have soup when it's at least 100⁰ degrees outside.😅

If you want the Tex-Mex, southwest chain-style restaurants, there are plenty in Cola. But if you want seriously traditional, seriously good tasting food, opt for a taqueria/pupuseria. For me, this is my choice and high...