Guatemalan family's restaurant gives Hanover the 'Blessing' of international Hispanic food

"We moved to a restaurant for one thing: to do something better, something new in Hanover," Hunildo said.

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Ermegildo Hunildo's family moved to the U.S. from Guatemala in 2003. When they came to Hanover, they soon felt at home.

"When we moved to Hanover, Hanover gave us like a hug and said welcome," Hunildo said.

That's why when his family decided to open their own businesses, they knew Hanover would be the best community for them.

Hunildo and his family just opened Blessing Restaurant, 1 E. Walnut St., in downtown Hanover, just down the street from their other business, Super Store Produce market, 103 York St.

From left to right, Hermerson Hunildo, cashier; Jacqueline Tucios, Salvadorean food chef; Ermeglido Hunildo, owner; and Dimas Vail, Mexican food chef, work together to create the international Hispanic food at Blessing Restaurant, 1 E. Walnut St.

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The family owns the food truck formally known as La Bendición, that was located on Carlisle Street, but they decided that they wanted to step up their game.

"We moved to a restaurant for one thing: to do something better, something new in Hanover," Hunildo said.

At the restaurant, guests can enjoy authentic Salvadorian and Mexican food made by cooks from those respective countries. But this is just the beginning.

"Soon, I want to put something Guatemala style on the menu," Hunildo said.

Menu offerings include tacos, burritos, quesi-tacos, pupusas, tortas, tostadas, quesadillas, tamales, enchiladas and more.

Pupusas are originally from El Salvador. At Blessing Restaurant, 1 E. Walnut St., you can order them with a variety of fillings. They come in threes with cabbage salad and tomato sauce.

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What's the main difference in the styles? Hunildo said it's the spiciness.

"The big difference is how the people feel," Hunildo said. "When they ask for Mexican food they say, 'Oh, this is spicy.' Salvadorian food is not spicy."

Blessing Restaurant offers catering, eat in or take out service. The restaurant is open from 9 a.m to 10 p.m. everyday and can be reached at 717-965-3798. The food truck will only be used for special events.

Mariana Veloso covers business openings/closings in the Hanover area. Have a tip? Email msveloso@eveningsun.com and follow her on Twitter @mariveloso9.