La Promesa

If you want some amazing tacos, come here. Don't come here if you are going to get a burger. That's weird. Tacos are the best Tacos I have ever had in my life by far. The tortilla, the meat and the veggies are beyond amazing. So much in fact I called the location back just to tell them the tacos were off the chain. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Say hello to my new favorite thing: El Salvadorean pupusas.

La Promesa recently opened in the place previously occupied by Bolzano's, in Countryside. I was at the thrift store next door and smelled something delicious. I asked the lady at the thrift store and she said La Promesa was very popular with the staff. Girded with this knowledge I boldly stepped inside!

The friendly young lady at the counter put up with all of my dumb questions and gave great advice about the menu. I selected a bunch of pupusas and a tamal and brought them home to share with my lovely bride.

The food was delicious. Soft masa dough griddled with cheese, beef, pork, beans or several other fillings and combinations. Our favorites were the pork and cheese, and the bean, cheese, and loroco (Salvadorean herb, could be described inadequately as being oregano-like). They come with a light, fresh tomato sauce and curtido, a lightly fermented Salvadorean pickled cabbage. I have never had this before but it is a new favorite. The prices are extremely reasonably as well.

I also sampled the three fresh house-made-from-scratch juices on offer: mango, melon, and passion fruit. Absolutely delicious and not too sweet.

Also, good news, Balzano's lovers, they kept the cheese steak on the menu because of popular demand! (This is not a rebranding, these are different people altogether, btw.)

In short, a great experience. Highly recommend!

We were there for weekday breakfast. Food was great and best priced. Tried their papusas and veggie omelette.

Not much crowded, and very good service. Plenty of space and parking in this location. We will go there with kids again during weekdays.