562316 Sat Oct 04 11:31:29 -0700 2008 9 10 Florida 0 4081621 El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza recently opened in Hallandale near the dog track. This is a weird combo, Salvadoran food and coal fired pizza. It should be noted that they are related to El Tamarindo on state road 84 in Ft. Lauderdale (never been there) I've heard of pupusas but that is the extent of my familiarity with Salvadoran food. Regardless, it was the coal fired pizza that was calling my name. I went with their specialty pie which was broccoli rabe and sausage. I thought it was on the border of good to very good. Very similar to Anthony's but not burnt (which some may prefer). The broccoli rabe was very good and so was the sausage. The cheese, sauce and dough were also very good. My main gripe is that the pizza was overloaded with the toppings. I know that may be a positive to most people but I enjoy tasting the cheese and sauce and I felt that both were overpowered. That being said, it was still very enjoyable and I'm looking forward to going back and trying some other combinations. They also serve coal fired chicken wings which were almost indentical to Anthony's. (topped with grilled onions) That is a good thing since they are a favorite of mine. Only difference is that the wings were much smaller. Tasted great though. Of course, I had to try something Salvadoran and went with a corn tamale with cream (light and on side). This was great. Really wish I tried some other items but will be back. I did not see pupusas on the menu but they do serve baleadas, tamales, tacos, churracso (looked great), fried whole seabass and red snapper and other steak and seafood items. This place appears to be a winner and I'm looking forward to heading back soon and trying some of the Salvadoran dishes. Sat Oct 04 11:31:29 -0700 2008 229082 The Chowfather 1 4084833 Thanks for the review... You are quite an adventurer! Did they have anything with Tamarind on the menu? I am trying to figure out what to do with the stuff, so I thought tasting something with Tamarind would be a first step... :) Mon Oct 06 07:08:20 -0700 2008 4081621 195564 QTWO 1 4091684 Round 2 was a winner. Churrasco was very good. Grilled and seasoned perfectly. Opted for side of rice and beans (red), even better. ($13) I would check this place out if you are in the area. Wed Oct 08 15:52:38 -0700 2008 4081621 229082 The Chowfather 1 4094762 I've also been meaning to check this place out, as I drive by it almost daily. I'm glad to hear that it's worth a visit. QTWO, pad thai is a great way to use tamarind. The Cook's Illustrated recipe is the one I always use. Thu Oct 09 20:43:25 -0700 2008 4081621 11762 Nick 2 4095728 Thanks for the suggestion! Fri Oct 10 10:03:41 -0700 2008 4094762 195564 QTWO 1 4132795 Stopped by here last week after reading review here. Everything we sampled was terrific and the prices are very good. We shared pizza, which was thin, crisp and tasty, as well as several entrees including the chicken and steak taco salads. I will simply just say if you are in the area and looking for a great meal, try this place, I guarantee you will be glad you did. Mon Oct 27 15:30:18 -0700 2008 4081621 235513 Maeball 1 4154978 I've been back a couple more times and it appears that they changed the pizza. The most recent one had a thinner crust than the first one I tried. Not sure if they made a change or if the broccoli rabe pizza is different. I went with mushroom this time and it was a little too salty and didn't have enough sauce. Still good but not great. I also tried their carne asada which was very good as was a baleada, a tortilla filled with steak, refried beans and a small amount of sour cream. Enjoyed another corn tamale too. I neglected to mention in prior posts that this is a small, casual spot with very reasonable prices and are open for lunch and dinner. Thu Nov 06 19:11:08 -0800 2008 4081621 229082 The Chowfather 2 4156003 El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza sounds interesting. What is the address? Fri Nov 07 09:13:12 -0800 2008 4154978 13850 rebus1805 3 4156197 Just east of Fed Hwy, same st as Dog Track 712 Atlantic Shores Blvd, Hallandale Beach 33009 Btwn N Federal Hwy & NE 8th Ave Phone: 954-456-4447 MENU HERE http://southflorida.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=54968&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=95&home=Y Fri Nov 07 10:27:07 -0800 2008 4156003 229082 The Chowfather 4 4156711 Thank you. Fri Nov 07 13:46:18 -0800 2008 4156197 13850 rebus1805