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.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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!
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.
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.
LA BINKITA
Oct 29, 2024
5
the food is really yummy, can’t wait to go back!! the place is cute and clean and everyone was nice :)
Toney
Aug 10, 2024
5
This place is a fantastic find that we wish we had discovered earlier. Don't let the store-front appearance fool you; the food is incredibly flavorful. I’m not qualified to say if this is authentic Guatemalan cuisine but it definitely transported me to a different country. If you love bold flavors, this place is a must-try. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We'll definitely be returning for more!
Alicia B
Jul 23, 2024
5
"NO LIME SCARCITY AT EL CHAPIN" is what I'd name my article in the NYT food column if I had a section, was qualified to write for them, or in New York City. For context, I went to an expensive/overpriced taco place and they gave me less than 1/8th of a lime for three tacos, starting my feud. Here, each place was given two thick wedges of lime. That's the true essence of hospitality. The limes were juicy and plentiful.
Food was delicious! We ordered a chicken tamale and a la parillada para dos plate (advertised for two, could definitely be for 3-4) which included grilled chicken, pork, steak and two plates of rice, beans, side salad, the afore mentioned limes, thick soft tortillas, and grilled jalepeno and tomato. It all came out on a sizzling hot plate and had the most amazing char/smoky flavor. Everything was super tender and delicious! Can confidently recommend this to share because it was a lot of meat. I also am a huge fan of grilled tomato and jalepeno which worked wonderfully with the meat.
The chicken tamale also was delicious! Tender, generous, filling and served with a tomato salsa, shredded veg mix, and a sprinkle of cotija. All good things must come to an end, but I took the rest to go and enjoyed it over the next two days :)
