El Amate - Adelphi

This is not worth $20. They serve the cheapest meat passing it as the more expensive cut.... I feel ripped off.

I remember when El Amate opened in Beltsville, back in possibly 2005. When I saw it by my MIL in Adelphi, I was excited to eat a empanada de platano con leche and have my son try one but unfortunately the lady answering the phone couldn't help me order one. Very disappointing, I felt like I was treated like less because there is no reason why I shouldn't have been able to order this no matter what the dish is named by in the establishment. Overall there was no desire to help me place an order and I'd go as far as to say I was taken as a joke. Because the establishment doesn't deserve a 1 star, I left my review at a 3 star rating.

First visit, definitely not my last if in the area check this place out . . Open late,great atmosphere, live music, Friendly servers helped each ither out to provide great customer service, great food!!

Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

The food is the star here. The staff is also always friendly. Even if you don't speak Spanish you will feel at home.