Cachapa Loka
Cachapa Loka
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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I have no idea what "Cachapa Loka" means. But if the food is any indication, then it probably means "crazy grub". Or something like that. My Spanish is rusty… But I digress.
I stopped here with a friend on my birthday, since it was next door to the club in which I'd be partying. Passaic is known for its mainly Hispanic population, so it wasn't shocking to run into an awesome spot like this. I decided to order some food here so I wouldn't get plastered the minute my lips devoured one Long Island.
I ordered a Pernil Arepa. It was pretty frickin' awesome. In all my years of going to Banana King (another Latin, chain-like restaurant), I've gone there simply for the convenience… But never for the flavor, service, or presentation. Well, here at Cachapa, they're really neat w/ their presentation. This sandwich was really delectable. The meat could have been a TAD more moist, but it doesn't detract from the overall quality of the sammich. It was simple, with just lettuce & tomatoes… And some kinda awesome sauce. Also, the arepa was a tad bit greasy (due to the fact that it's fried), so maybe a bit of drying might be in order before they serve it. My friend ordered empanadas, which they fried fresh. They were pretty tasty, according to him.
In reading other reviews, I notice that some complain about their pricing. Personally, I thought their prices were very reasonable. VERY. My sandwich was only about 5 and change. And the quality was decent.
All in all, I had a cool experience here, without having to have been inebriated like I would for Banana King. Hopefully the next time I come, I can update the rating to a 5-star.