Owners of Quinoa, El Tule expand in Bucks County with opening of Latin Pot. What to expect

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times
Updated ·3 min read

When Carmen and Fausto Egoavil left Peru for the U.S. in 1992, they dreamed of building a better life for their three young children.

More than 30 years later, the realization of their hopes far exceeds expectations.

This month, the family celebrated the opening of Latin Pot in Dublin, the third in their line of Latin American restaurants.

Its grand opening came at the perfect time, said son Jack, referring to National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

“It’s an homage to Latin America. We’re very proud of where we came from and are happy to be able to share a little bit of our culture with the community,” he said.

The Egoavil and Anguiano family have expanded their line of Latin American restaurants with the opening of Latin Pot in Dublin last week. Pictured from left to right: Said Anguiano, Mechelle Egoavil, Sylvia Egoavil, Jack Egoavil, Carmen Egoavil, Fausto Egoavil and in front, Rafael Anguiano.
The Egoavil and Anguiano family have expanded their line of Latin American restaurants with the opening of Latin Pot in Dublin last week. Pictured from left to right: Said Anguiano, Mechelle Egoavil, Sylvia Egoavil, Jack Egoavil, Carmen Egoavil, Fausto Egoavil and in front, Rafael Anguiano.

It started in 2011, when Carmen and Fausto partnered with their son-in-law, Said Anguiano, who grew up in Mexico, to open El Tule in Lambertville, where they created a menu based on the Peruvian recipes Carmen grew up with and Anguiana’s Mexican upbringing.

Jack, and his sisters, Mechelle and Sylvia, came on board as well, and El Tule quickly grew a loyal following. Five years later, the Egoavils and Anguiano opened Quinoa in Doylestown.

The two restaurants were successful, but not without struggle and sacrifice.

The COVID-19 pandemic — which had impacted restaurants with shutdowns, supply chain issues, rising food costs and staffing shortages — left its deepest scar on the family business when 69-year-old Fausto died from the virus.

“Each one of us has a strong role in this (business). That’s why when my dad passed away, it was so hard. It was almost like we were lost,” said Sylvia.

Carmen and Fausto Egoavil started with their first restaurant, El Tule, in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Carmen and Fausto Egoavil started with their first restaurant, El Tule, in Lambertville, New Jersey.

But his legacy lives on, she said, thanks to the strength of their family, through the examples set by both parents around hard work, so that they may pass it along to their own children.

“Our push comes from our dad, even though he’s not here right now. He’s who brought us here. It was his dream, for us, for his grandchildren, so we could have a better life, have better opportunities and for us not to live through the hardships they did,” she said.

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How does Latin Pot differ from El Tule and Quinoa?

From left, ceviche carretillero, empanadas and Peruvian tamal are among the many street food items served at Latin Pot in Dublin.
From left, ceviche carretillero, empanadas and Peruvian tamal are among the many street food items served at Latin Pot in Dublin.

Latin Pot offers a more casual dining atmosphere based in Latin American street food. Its influences expand beyond Peruvian and Mexican cultures to incorporate the flavors of other Hispanic countries, such as Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

What’s on the menu at Latin Pot in Dublin?

Latin Pot, which opened last week in Dublin, offers a variety of Latin American street food, such as Arepa de Carne, a gluten-free arepa stuffed with brisket and black beans and topped with tomatoes, cilantro and cotija cheese.
Latin Pot, which opened last week in Dublin, offers a variety of Latin American street food, such as Arepa de Carne, a gluten-free arepa stuffed with brisket and black beans and topped with tomatoes, cilantro and cotija cheese.

Latin Pot’s menu offers a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, such as arepas, chilaquiles, empanadas, sopes, ceviche, tamals and street corn. Many of the items are gluten-free and there are several vegetarian options as well.

Must-try dishes include:

  • Arepa Reina Pepiada: An arepa stuffed with pulled chicken mixed with mayo, avocado and cilantro and garnished with tomato and cotija cheese.

  • Ceviche Carretillero: Street cart ceviche made with corvina fish, lime juice, Peruvian roasted corn nuts, choclo, sweet potato, fried calamari and plantain chips.

  • Jugo De Pepino: A refreshing Mexican juice made with cucumber and lime.

Latin Pot, which opened last week in Dublin, offers a variety of Latin American street food, including Ceviche Carretillero, made with corvina fish, lime juice, Peruvian roasted corn nuts, choclo, sweet potatoe, fried calamari and plantain chips.
Latin Pot, which opened last week in Dublin, offers a variety of Latin American street food, including Ceviche Carretillero, made with corvina fish, lime juice, Peruvian roasted corn nuts, choclo, sweet potatoe, fried calamari and plantain chips.

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Visit their Dublin, Doylestown and Lambertville restaurants:

Latin Pot: 161 N. Main St., Dublin; 267-871-5422; Latin Pot on Instagram

Quinoa: 54 E. State St., Doylestown; 215-348-2826; quinoarestaurantbyo.com

El Tule: 49 N. Main St., Lambertville, NJ; 609-773-0007; eltulerestaurant.com

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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Latin American street food comes to Bucks County as Latin Pot opens