Rincon Salvadoreno: 92-15 149th Street, Jamaica, 536-3220

Cuisine: Salvadorian

Hours: Seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 12 midnight. Live music on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays after 8 p.m.

Rincon Salvadoreno is more than your average family restaurant – it also offers patrons a glimpse of Salvadorian culture and cuisine.

Having spent a few of my childhood years in the country, discovering this Salvadorian oasis in Jamaica was almost like a trip back in time.

Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by your waiter and seated promptly.

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and not surprisingly many families are found seated together.

I took my seat and quickly reviewed the menu.

Beginning with the house specials, which usually cost less than $4, I chose between my favorite: Pupusas, Casamiento, and Platanos Fritos.

Pupusas are corn tortillas filed with your choice of either cheese, pork rind, bean or mixed, each costing $1.25.

Casamiento is rice and beans mixed together and served with sour cream and tortillas. It will run you $3.

Platanos Fritos are fried plantains, which cost only $1.50, $2.50 with cream.

Other typical dishes include Huevos Rancheros, which is eggs over easy with tomato sauce, cream, beans and tortillas, and Sopa De Mondongo, that translates to "tripe soup" – which usually takes care of hangovers.

I tried the Costillas, Chorizo y Chuleta, Spanish sausage, and pork chops, served over mixed rice and beans, with a salad which costs $11.50.

The meal was delicious. I washed it down with a glass of Horchata, which is a common Salvadorian drink.

The eating experience was a delight and the service was impeccable.

I think my grandmother has just found competition.

– Hector Flores