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El Chapin Guatemalan Grill & Catering

4.4

4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 908-7975
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Owner Rony Ordóñez started El Chapin in 2015. His restaurant offers traditional Guatemalan cuisine like garnachas, guisadas, Pollo en Pepian and lots more, along with a wall of groceries. Their plates are created with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and attention to detail.


Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Photo of Sandra Candelario Sandra Candelario
Sep 29, 2025 4

The food was good. It might depend on people's tastes, though. Although the meal I ordered didn't make much of an impression on me, I'm happy to go back and try something else. It was cool that they have an integrated store with all kinds of things such as ointments, chips, and soft drinks.

Photo of Joe DeMattei Joe DeMattei
Aug 7, 2025 5

This is my new favorite restaurant in Wake! I’ve had 7-8 different items now and every are universally fantastic. Tonight, I got a bunch of a la carte items- a salsa tostada, pork tamale, sweet plantains, pupusas (one shrimp & one beef), and a beef pastelito. Every single item was incredibly well made and very flavorful. My favorite were the pupusas, which are by far the best I’ve ever had. On top of that, the atmosphere is fantastic & the service is always great.

Photo of E.E. D. E.E. D.
May 27, 2025 5

The food has always been good and fresh and excellent portions. Everyone is friendly and helpful if you have questions. The pollo de crema was good, the roasted chicken meal too. We ordered one of the meals for two once with beef and shrimp and it was more like for three and a half. Salads are packaged separate and fresh, not wilted pieces included alongside your hot dish. This is my go to spot when having company because I feel like everyone can find something here and the prices are very reasonable. Never dined in but I would. When picking up the music is always good and the place is clean. Five stars all the way!

Photo of lu ro lu ro
Apr 26, 2025 5

Omg this food is so delicious I wanted to cry. I don't how they make the rice but wow. Recommend 100 percent.

Photo of Mark Goodwin Mark Goodwin
Apr 25, 2025 5

I usually like to eat at local restaurants twice before I write a review, but once was enough for El Chapin. We tried several different items from the menu and everything was really good. We're looking forward to returning to enjoy more Guatamalan flavors.