La Bendición - West Columbia

I lived in LA for 20 years and I was very surprised to find the best pupusa place in Columbia, South Carolina. Wow!!! Absolutely good!! Very nice service too!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The best pupusas and the Menudo needless to say...every time I can I come back... Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Wonderful authentic Guatemalan food with flavor! This family run business was packed Sunday afternoon and everyone was very friendly and glad we were there. We felt welcomed and the food drinks were so good! Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Carnitas, Sopa De Res

Eating here was one of the most unique dining experiences I have ever had. First of all, the food is really amazing. It took a hot minute to get to the table but it tasted great. The unique factor was in everything else about the place. Strangely, the menu had no prices. And no set dishes. On one side was a list of different meats and on the other was a list of different entrées. It took me a while to realize: First you choose your meat, then the item you want it served in/on. This menu was endlessly customizable. And confusing. When we asked for water, the waitress pointed to 3 huge cauldrons of juice on a folding table at the back of the room and said that was what they had to drink. So we scooped watermelon juice out of a 5 gallon glass jar with a ladle and took it back to our table. Beside the juice was a cart with many sauces, condiments, and Pico de Gallo. You could serve yourself with tiny little throw away plates and cups. It was also delicious. And messy. There were napkins in the middle of the tables and the food came out on Styrofoam plates, wrapped in foil. The torta was the size of a regulation football. I could not believe my eyes. All in all, this didn't in any way feel like a restaurant experience. It was much more like a church pot luck or being invited to a neighborhood barbecue. The total cost before tip for lunch for 3 people was $46.

Good people and awesome food Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5