El Catrachito de Frederick

1315 W Patrick St, Frederick - 21702
25 reviews
Honduran Salvadoran Mexican
(240) 575-9102

Won't be in business much longer unless the owner steps in quickly to make some major changes. Seafood soup was bad. Nobody speaks a lock of English. Margaritas are terrible, super sugary. I asked for a splash of Grand Marneir; They charged $15.99 for the terrible margarita and $17.99 for the shot of Grand Marnier!!! So I spent $33.98 for the worst Marg of my life. Total bill was $52.90 for 1 app and 1 drink. Very negative taste left with me. And I love Honduras food, El Salvadoran, and Mexican. Their Google ad says, "Best Hondoras food in the DMV." LOL, RIGHT.

Bad service. The food was overly seasoned with a ton of salt and pepper. The waitresses aren’t focused enough and get the orders mixed up; they aren’t checking in on you as much as you’d like. The food takes a long time and they aren’t organized, which causes a delay in the kitchen. Also, we ordered 6 montucas— a Honduran dish and they said our total was $76 for three people— THREE PEOPLE. So we saw the receipt and it stated that the $76 was for ONE MONTUCA — NOT 6, BUT ONE! And, they had the audacity to include $12 of tip without asking nor consulting us— you can’t do that. You can’t feel entitled as a waiter/waitress to include a $12 tip— it’s not your money. The customer decides how much to give, not you. That’s why it was $76 dollars ??‍♀️ There was also a ton of mosquitos in the bathroom and it was so gross to use. I’m Hispanic and I love my Honduran food, but not like this. 2/10 for service. 3/10 for food. 2/10 for experience. Truly horrible, I’m never going back to this restaurant ever again. If you’re reading this, please don’t go and have a negative experience like my family and I did.

My fav restaurant used to be here so when I had seen this place take over, I was willing to try it. Restaurants close earlier since Covid but this place was open until 11:00 p.m. As soon as we walked in, there was loud music playing as if you were at a club. I even said the music was so loud that you would think the server would have requested it to have turned down a little. The bar patrons were having a good time but it was a little distracting, especially with the drunken karaoke. The music was go from hispanic sad songs to club music. I would recommended this place only if you do not like to talk during dinner. I did not like my dinner, my fault for ordering, but you would like the server would ask since I did not eat it. The pupusas and salsa are really good. Server was slow when there was just 2 other tables that came 20 minutes later. I had to get up and get my own straws.

Unfortunately I am not pleased with the food. Went today to get some Pupusa.. I order some queso y frijoles… there was no queso in the Pupusa!!! Who does that? If it’s on the menu, why would you give the customer something else!!!! Very disappointing!!!!!

Really good food, great prices, nice people.

Food and service was great. Papusas and plantanes were both very good. My honduran tacos were also super tasty. Will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.

New place in town and wanted to try it out. It’s a great atmosphere, clean and friendly staff. They have a large menu to choose from and lots of Hispanic classics. I’ve seen other reviews about the wait time. Although we were not attended right as we were seated, it was shortly after we arrived. Not a ridiculous amount of time like others who have reviewed. The food was delicious. We ordered the 3 meat fajitas, sopa de res, papas locos (not featured as we ate it up quickly), arroz con pollo, pupusas revueltas, and tacos suaves de res. They have all the aguas frecas, we ordered a virgin pina colada, horchata, and classic Hispanic cokes (from the glass bottles). All classic meals were delicious. We will definitely will be returning.

New place in Frederick still seems trying to get everything up and running. I wish I could say omg about the food but it was just ok. Dont get me wrong it had alot of flavor and smelled really good. Just didn't have the quality you would expect. We will try back in a few months, let them really get going.

We ordered 2 seafood soups, the soup was very tasty however my crab was bad, it smelled and tasted like ammonia. I told my server, she came back and said the manager said the other soup was ok so .... Nothing was done or offered, I bearly ate much of anything. The manager never even came over to our table. Our server was very kind and hospitable, this is why we still tip 20%. I have a Managers certification in food safety. The crab was bad and should be thrown out. Also management did not handle us well during this visit (our first and sadly our last). It's important in the food industry to listen to all customers, not just the happy ones. It's missed opportunities to grow a business well if all you do is please and respond to happy customers. This visit could have went different if a fresh soup with fresh crab was offered... Or even another meal along with an apology, something anything really. Food service isn't rocket science. Kindness and respect goes a long way. I ended up eating a pretzel from the mall for lunch today even after spending money for food I didn't get to enjoy.

Best shrimp tacos I've had in Frederick! Great good and friendly service.