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Welcome to Catrachos Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of West Valley City, Utah. Specializing in Salvadoran and Honduran cuisine, this vibrant eatery is your ticket to a culinary adventure. Located at 3584 S Redwood Rd, Catrachos offers an inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for casual dining with family and friends. With a phone number of (801) 906-0911, you're just a call away from deliciousness.
As a food reviewer for Foodjoyy, I always seek eateries that deliver not only on flavors but also on experiences. Catrachos Restaurant exceeds expectations in both areas. Whether you're opting for delivery, takeout, or a dining experience in their lively setting, every visit promises a culinary delight.
The testimonials from satisfied customers speak volumes. One patron, Teresa H., enthusiastically declared the pupusas as “so delicious” and praised their prompt delivery. Another reviewer, Gaby S., highlighted the attentive service, claiming it was impossible to get bored with the diverse menu that encourages culinary exploration.
If you're new to Salvadoran cuisine, Annie H. offers a friendly tip: brush up on your Spanish to enhance your dining experience. With each bite, such as the chili and cheese pupusa or the chicharron, the rich flavors transport you to a world of culinary delight.
As you navigate the menu, don't overlook the variety of beverages, including hearty coffee options and the unique Atol de Elote, a sweet corn drink that perfectly complements the savory dishes.
Catrachos Restaurant stands out not just for its delectable offerings, but also for its commitment to creating a welcoming and vibrant dining experience. If you find yourself in West Valley City, this establishment is a must-visit. Trust me when I say, each bite is an invitation to explore the flavors of Salvadoran and Honduran cuisine, making it a cornerstone of your culinary map. So, gather your friends, dive into the flavors, and experience the magic of Catrachos!
“ GrubHub delivered a variety of pupusa's and two empanadas con Leche. Everything was so delicious! The food tasted as exciting as I hoped it would. It was delivered in a timely manner and was nice and hot! We will definitely order from here again or go in person. ”
“ Amazing pupusas! It's one of those restaurants that you can try something new every time you visit. Service is great and really attentive. ”
“ Best pupusas I've ever had. Full Stop. But don't go on a night I want to go. I've yet to have a server who spoke English. No complaint, just a recommendation to brush up on your spanish. "Dos chicharron pupusas por favor" will get you by. They are very patient with my awful Spanish but I try my best. I order a chili and cheese and a chicharron. I like to get the arroz masa but traditional is great as well. They also have salsa that appeals more to my pallete than the traditional fair served with pupusas. I forgot to photograph the pupusas, but proof of the salsa was on my roll. ”
“ While Salt Lake has fallen from the burgeoning food mecca pre-pandy and not quite made it back up, with surrounding areas drifting much more distantly (yay chains?), places like this are good reminders of how very fortunate we remain. Yes, it may require a bit more searching and more effort, but short of making the arduous trek to either Boise or Vegas, if you're wanting Honduran food, there is an amazing version of that right in our backyard...yes, the parking sucks and that strip mall has been borderline sketchy for the past 3 decades, at least. That's not really why you're going, though. Hopefully, you're going for the food, because you want to try something new and expand your horizons a bit and here, you can not only try Honduran food, but also that of El Salvador as well. For me, I had the super baleada, a couple of empanadas, and almost every single pupusa they had. The baleada was the real star, the chorizo and egg with an excellent flavor combination. The entire thing is like a gigantic soft taco, almost, if you use one of those larger tortillas from the molcasalsa places and you should absolutely get one of these if you're going. The pupusas varied a bit. The pork and the pork and beans were the ones I liked best, with the cheese being something that was ok, but not something I'd order again. The bean pupusa was also pretty solid. For the empanadas, they had banana in the batter (I imagine this is one of the regional differences respective to Honduran food), which was interesting with the cheese, but worked much better with the bean. The bean, interestingly, reminded me a bit of the sweet red bean paste you might find in a sesame ball by way of Japanese mochi or the Korean and/or Chinese spinoffs, but definitely had its own, much more savory, identity. It was definitely a delightful experience. Inside, there is also a selection of imported snacks and sundries, if you're interested in any of those. I got a few and didn't find them a huge departure from much of what we have normally, but it was still interesting to see the varying approach. While I tried a solid sampling, there is a lot more of the menu to work through. Overall, this was a highly enjoyable experience and if you're a food adventurer, this is a must on ye olde radar. Consider this rating more a 4 going on 5... ”
“ Do yourself a favor and make sure you come here! While it is busy and loud, it is a welcoming environment with mouthwatering food. The portion sizes were much larger than my guy and I expected, and we couldn't get enough of any of it! I'm not sure how much impact this is going to make while reading this, but I LOVED the beans that the chips came with. I want you to understand that I have never in my life liked these kind of beans. I wish I knew what they do differently so that I could make this myself. Foodwise, my guy and I split a Cheese with Loroco Pupusa (flavorful and really stuffed, which was appreciated), Ceviche de Camaron (refreshing, citrusy and perfectly balanced in flavor. Honestly, it didn't even need the tostada to be enjoyable), and Plato Tipico Hondureno (I was obsessed with the chicharrones because it was very different than anything I've ever had before and I would honestly say better. And the plaintains were cooked perfectly.) I would absolutely get everything again! My guy and I couldn't stop raving after each new bite we had. I'm drooling slightly writing this review just reminiscing about how good it all was. This is somewhere worth driving out of the way to have again. ”
“ Catrachos is one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City, period! (It's West Valley but- who cares) I think it deserves more hype. Their mariscos are delicious and at a great price, and they make delicious pupusas! This place is our go to if we want a taste of home. Nos encanta! ”
“ Came with a friend. Was sat down immediately. It was lot busy. When you walk in they have a little area with goods, products you can buy. Ordered a bean and cheese pupusa Came out quickly. Curtido was delicious and flavorful. Definitely would come back. It was about $18 for 2 pupusas and 2 drinks Drinks cost more than the pupusa...hmm Would like to come back to try other dishes. ”
“ Can we say authentic? This place is delicious! I had to try a little bit of every. Don't judge me! lol Started with the Carne Asada Plus, continued with a Pupusa Revuelta, and finished with the Empanadas de crema. Everything was delicious! Now with that being said the beans had the most amazingly authentic flavor! The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the Butifaras sausage which were a little overcooked for my taste but I'm a not big fan of those regardless so I don't hold it against them... The restaurant was clean and spacious And the service was friendly and attentive. I will definitely be visiting this place next time I'm in town. ”
“ First off, some advice- order ahead. I thought I'd just order takeout in person and wait a little and go but even with the restaurant nearly empty (I only saw customers at one table), it took 45 minutes to get my food after I ordered it. They said it would be 25 so keep that in mind as well. Besides that, everyone was nice. They had a chair for me so I got some reading time in. And the Pupusas were good. I got the shrimp and cheese and the bean and cheese and tried some of my friend's steak and cheese. I liked the flavors but I think they are intended to be eaten with some sort of topping because they were a little dry? The cabbage mix and the dipping sauce they came with were too spicy so I was happy I could put mild salsa on them at my friend's house. ”