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Welcome To El Catracho
"El Catracho" is a unique Honduran gem located in the heart of Detroit, offering a wide range of traditional dishes like pupusas, tostones, and Sopes de pollo and de asada. Customers rave about the friendly service, authentic flavors, and incredibly affordable prices. The restaurant is a hidden treasure in Mexicantown, drawing in patrons with its delicious Honduran breakfast options, including scrambled eggs, sweet plantains, refried beans, and homemade salsa. From the homemade tortillas to the flavorful aquas frescas, every bite at El Catracho is a culinary adventure worth experiencing.
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El Catracho
Introducing El Catracho, a hidden gem located in SW Detroit that offers a unique Honduran dining experience. This restaurant stands out for its authentic Honduran dishes that are not only delicious but also incredibly affordable.
Customers rave about El Catracho, praising their amazing food and friendly servers. Geena W. describes it as the only good Honduran restaurant in southeast Michigan, while Lisa D. calls it a must-try hidden gem in Mexicantown. From tostones to pupusas to Sopes de pollo and de asada, the menu at El Catracho is sure to delight your taste buds.
One of the highlights of El Catracho is their Honduran breakfast, featuring scrambled eggs, sweet plantains, refried beans, cheese, and crema. Additionally, their bean, cheese, and jalapeño pupusa served with curtido and homemade salsa is a favorite among customers like Andrew M.
Not only is the food at El Catracho delicious, but it is also incredibly affordable. Carrie L. was pleasantly surprised by the low prices, with her bill totaling only $11 for a filling and satisfying meal. The homemade tortillas, masa, and salsa add to the authentic dining experience at El Catracho.
Whether you're looking to try traditional Honduran dishes or simply enjoy a tasty and budget-friendly meal, make sure to visit El Catracho at 4627 W Vernor Hwy in Detroit. You won't be disappointed!
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“ Amazing food and servers are always nice. We love coming here! Only good Honduran restaurant in southeast Michigan! ”
“ Most unique hidden gem in SW Detroit you must try. Love this place!! Great tostones (deep fried mashed plantain), pupusas, and my all time favorite Sopes de pollo and de asada. This is a hidden gem in Mexicantown. Oh and the prices are great too. ”
“ We had the best time checking this place out. The waitress (who spoke very little English) was helping us through the menu and made several delicious recommendations. Enjoyed taste-tests of their juices (aquas fresca). I honestly can't even tell you exactly what we ordered besides p ”
“ I finally got my Honduran breakfast, and it was outstanding! Scrambled eggs, sweet plantains, refried beans (Central American red beans), a slice of soft cheese, and Honduran crema. Also got a bean, cheese and jalapeño pupusa which is served with curtido and their homemade salsa. And had some fantastic Honduran coffee. All fantastic! Phenomenal lunch! Thanks Al P for posting your pics. Will definitely visit again soon! ”
“ Wow! Amazing food at such a low price! I ordered a pupusa with chicken and a baleada. My daughter ordered a tamal with chicken. The tortillas and masa tasted so homemade, and the salsa was excellent! The waitress spoke to us in Spanish, which made the experience even better:) When our bill came, I could have sworn there was some mistake. It was only $11, and we were full. What an affordable, delicious lunch! Can't wait to go again! ”
“ Im from LA visiting Detroit and had a craving for a Baleada! This place is official official catracho taste! The baleada has homemade flour tortillas and taste like the ones in Honduras This place is a GEM ”
“ SODA DE BANANA ... Im so happy to stumble onto this late night while wanting to try something different. I was so happy to see behind the counter that they had Zambos which is the best tasting chips ever lol im so happy. Lot's of seating didnt have any wait basically like seat yourself kinda thing but not sure if thats because we came in late 45min before closing i think. The food is authentic with a little twist, the enchiladas was better than the Baleada. I'm used to having longer strip with soft cheese and hard cheese which was different in regards to taste but overall still delicious. I would like to go back and try something else on their menu. I wanted to Jugo de tamarindo but they were out, i'm curious to know how it's made because i love that juice. The portions are small and the chairs and seating area a bit outdated but would be going back again ”
