Catrachos

I recently discovered Catrachos in downtown Denton, and it truly is a spectacular hidden gem—a wonderful little piece of authentic Central American cuisine. Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior; sometimes the best food is found in these smaller, more genuine spots. The service here is just as memorable as the food. The staff, especially the kind lady at the counter, are extremely nice and helpful. They check on you throughout the meal, making you feel welcomed and ensuring a great overall experience. We loved trying an array of dishes, and honestly, it’s hard to pick a favorite as everything was so delicious and fresh. The Pupusas are a must-try; the chicharron and the bean/cheese varieties are perfectly thick and flavorful. The Pastelitos were wonderfully crisp, and the Pork Tamales were superb—moist, soft, and filled with great chunks of meat and veggies, proving that they know how to make this perfect food right. We also enjoyed the Pollo con Tajadas, with its crisp skin and tasty plantains. Everything was tasty and mild, allowing the pure flavors to shine, though they do have a nice hot sauce for an extra kick. Finding a parking spot can be a slight challenge, but the incredible food and kind people make the visit absolutely worthwhile. I am already looking forward to my next trip!

Saqib Wastape

We found this truly gem in downtown Denton. The food was delicious and the lady that got our order was so kind & nice. Definitely coming back to this little piece of Honduras in Denton

Griselle Deras

First time trying Catrachos and it did not disappoint! The food was fresh, tasty and delicious, just like eating back home. 100% recommended to anyone to wanting to try Honduras cuisine.

Gabriela Giron

We love trying new foods from different countries and cultures, so when we came across Catrachos, we had to try it. It is a small 'dive' serving Honduran food in Denton. And I use 'dive' in every positive sense of the word. Nothing fancy, just good people serving up great food. If you are new to Honduran food, I suggest you study the menu before going in as they only have pictures of the items on the wall. We had Pollo con Tajadas, pupusas, and Pork Tamales. I can't tell you which was better of the three as they were all delicious. The chicken was fried and the skin crisp and tasty with plantains and a type of slaw, the pupusas are a thick griddle cake filled with your choice of filling (we had pork and bean / cheese), and the Pork Tamales were filled with chunks of meat and veggies. You order at the counter and select from a variety of canned and bottled drinks. The young lady behind the counter was extremely nice and was helpful in describing the menu; she also checked on us throughout our meal. Parking is very limited and there aren't many places to park nearby. As i dont know how busy it gets, you might want to go between lunch and dinner hours. Catrachos was such a treat for us. We had a great time and immensely enjoyed the food. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

The Cool Bubba

I love their pupusas! They are fresh, hot delicious… also I tried other foods and they were all good.

Gaby Jimenez Bjelde

I’m Honduran and can confirm that the pollo con tajadas is mouthwatering here. 10/10 recommend! Although, I may be bias, I think you’ll enjoy the food here! Great customer service as well.

Norma Cruz

Yummy food! Went here on a whim to get pupusas & they were delicious! Went also tried pastelitos that were so good. The staff was very friendly & provided great service! We’ll definitely be back to try more!

Antonia Escandon

This place is a real hidden gem. The food was exceptional. Delicious, interesting and authentic. We ordered the Baleadas (a meal on their own), Pastelitos (crunchy, hearty, saucy), Pupusas (bean and cheese for me), and Tamales (different but really, really tasty). I would recommend any of these to anyone and I'll definitely be back to try more. Clean bathrooms too!

DeWayne Loudermilk