One of our favorite regular spots has become the humble Salvadorean restaurant Pueblo Viejo in Beltsville. Besides being 10 minutes away, never having a line, and being a bargain, the food is fantastic and the staff welcoming and helpful.
We found out about it soon after Alexander's birth on Todd Kliman's online chat and once visited we were delighted to find better versions of some of our favorite Mexican specialties as well as excellent Salvadorean items. You start off with a smokey roasted salsa and fresh chips, a prelude to good things to come.
The Regional Platter with chicken taco, pupusa and tamale of choice and fried plantains.
My favorite is one of the regional platters with a sweet corn tamale with chicken, a light and perfectly done bean and cheese pupusa, a crunchy chicken taco, fried plantains and crema. Everything is done with a fresh twist and relies on something other than cheese and grease for substance and flavor.
The Rena's Salad with grilled vegetables and chicken, avocado and a roasted tomato dressing (she got to it faster than I could take a picture, so it's a bit messy).
Child friendly? Absolutely! They have highchairs and the friendly woman working the counter remembers our little one and welcomes him each time we dine. They don't have a changing table but ample floor space and the mellow atmosphere, friendly staff, plenty of parking and great food are more than enough to entice you to try this place out.
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