Introduction
• A PowerPoint Presentation created by Timothy, Esmeralda,
Justin and Rebeca
• We will be discussing two restaurants that we’ve visited
over the past few weeks for our Project Space Assignment
Quick Statements
• Identity struggles are visible at the restaurants at El Pueblo
• Its very important when Central Americans go through the
effort of creating their own “space” that it stays Central
American. To show Pride in their Culture. El Katracho, a
Honduran Restaurant succeeds in this.
• In Mi Pueblo’s case, it felt too Mexican, certainly not what
we were expecting when entering the restaurant. (The adds
stated they were Mexican and El Salvadorean)
• Rebecca states it is not good for a restaurant to do this, or
for those wanting to learn about Central American Culture. It
tricks them in a way.
El Katracho
The Authentic Honduran Restaurant
“Welcome to El Katracho Restaurant, where you enjoy Authentic Honduran
foodLike being at Home in Honduras”
El Katracho’s Specialty!
Baleadas are one of the most popular Honduran
foods, but what are they?
• Baleadas are to Honduras, what burritos are to Mexico
• Baleadas are one of the most well known Honduran fast
foods and are extremely popular.
• A basic Baleadas contains thick flour tortilla, folded in half to
contain beans and cheese, grated queso duro, and a sauce
very similar to sour cream called mantequilla.
• Baleadas are typically eaten during breakfast or dinner.
Baleadas ~!!!!!
Baleadas does not equal Burrito just to clarify
What makes El Katracho stand out?
• El Katracho stands strongly and proudly for their Honduran
Restaurant. They are not afraid to show there flag proudly
and with grace. El Katracho gets especially popular doing
soccer, or football, well “futball” when Hondurans are
playing! They are a bit like this in those cases…
BAM Honduran Pride!
Why should you go here?
• Nonetheless, El Katracho succeeds in providing that sense
of home feeling for Hondurans looking for that.
• The service is slow but worth it, the food is definitely on par.
• The restaurant is a nice size and is very family orientated.
• They have a karaoke bar for those times you just want to
sing! (on Thursdays and weekends).
• The workers are very welcoming and they look like they
truly enjoy being there.
• It doesn’t get any better then El Katracho. It’s traditional,
food is great, and pricing of food is fairly cheep.
Here are some pictures inside El Katracho
In El Katracho during a party
People eating in El Katracho, (no I dunno what
she’s doing, maybe talking about how amazing the
food is!)
Miss Honduras in front of El Katracho! Next to her
are the owners of the restaurant. (Husband and
wife).
El Katracho when its empty!
The Karaoke stage!
Now come and try El Katracho! We have Baleadas
and Karaoke! Not convinced? Now your just being
picky.
Mariscos Mi Pueblo
• Think Mexico and your senses will be aroused by the exotic
colors, exciting music and the aroma of exotic food. If you
are looking to relish authentic Mexican food such as tacos,
enchiladas, tamales, nachos and steak, walk in to
Restaurant Mi Pueblo, a family owned restaurant for food,
drinks, music and fun. You can not only enjoy warm tortilla
chips served with salsa topped with onions but also enjoy
margaritas if you are in mood for a drink. The restaurant has
been satisfying the palettes of hundreds of customers by
serving mouthwatering traditional Mexican food made with
fresh ingredients for the past nineteen years. The restaurant
menu serves seafood, Salvadorian food, and Mexican food.
Appearance
• Homey
• Family owned and Operated
• Not a traditional feel
Appearance
• Salvadoran Maps and
Articles
• Paintings and
Photographs
-Seafood
-Ships
-Waves
My Experience
• Food and Service was Decent
• Workers were more concerned with their sop operas
(novelas)
• Unique but not Traditional
• The list of food on the restaurants menu that would be
considered Salvadorian was roughly the size of a pinky.
• Mi Pueblo is a fusion of Mexican and Salvadorian food,
mainly Mexican.
• Language barrier (menu, workers)
Overall
• Since many Central Americans work hard in maintaining
and promoting Central American culture, they need to stick
to what they know
• -Family recipes no culture clash
• Decorated accordingly for customers to get a feel of the
place’s unique atmosphere and vibe
• The project helped me learn the importance of keeping a
culture’s space unique and special, if they become
“westernized” or “americanized” a whole culture could be
extinct. A bit exaggerated I know but it could happen!