Came for their Taco Tuesday special! Was seated very quickly & noticed how busy it was for dining…read morein, at the bar and people picking up to-go orders. I couldn't decide on how many tacos to order so I went with 6, 3 chicken & 3 steak. I should've stuck with 4...I ended up taking my leftovers home. Loved the salsa bar, I think there were at least four different choices. I chose the green and red chipotle salsas. The chicharron/guacamole appetizer was perfect for our group as well. Big pieces of pork! We definitely will return!

I had been hearing about Jalapeños for years but never got around to trying it. Since I was hungry…read moreand wanted to grab something to eat before running errands, I finally decided to stop in. When you walk in, you seat yourself and a server brings you a menu. My waiter was really friendly and welcoming. He checked on me right away, asked if I knew what I wanted to order, and brought out water and chips. The customer service throughout my visit was excellent. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere with TVs all around, a full bar, and outdoor seating. I chose a corner table where I could watch one of the soccer games on TV, which made for a relaxing lunch. The complimentary chips and salsa were good. The salsa had nice flavor without being overly spicy. I ordered the steak quesadilla plate, which came with refried beans, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce. My food arrived in about 10-15 minutes. The best thing on the plate was the refried beans. They were easily my favorite part of the meal. They were flavorful, creamy. The Spanish rice was also tasty. The pico de gallo was served over shredded lettuce, which was fine, although I would have preferred it on the side. The sour cream came in a small cup, which wasn't my favorite, i'm not sure if it was buttery sour cream, but it just didn't taste right. The guacamole might've been my second favorite thing on the plate.!! The steak quesadilla itself was good, but it didn't quite wow me like a quesadilla usually does. It was generously filled with steak, but I wish it had more cheese. I like my quesadillas to have a perfect balance of melted cheese and meat, and this one leaned much heavier on the steak. Even so, the steak had good flavor, and I still enjoyed the meal overall. The price was reasonable too. I believe everything came to just under $20, which felt like a good value. Before I left, they gave me a piece of candy with the receipt, which was a small but thoughtful touch that I appreciated. As I was walking out, I noticed they have different daily specials posted outside. I hadn't seen them before coming in, so now I definitely have another reason to come back and try something different. Overall, I had a great first experience. The friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, good value, and delicious refried beans made this an enjoyable visit. I'll definitely be back to check out those daily specials.

I was craving some Mexican food and decided to try a new spot, so I came to La Costa del Sol. I…read moreordered a steak quesadilla, and honestly, it might be one of the best quesadillas I've ever had. The steak was super flavorful and cooked perfectly. The guacamole and pico de gallo were fresh and really complemented the dish. I also appreciated that they included shredded lettuce on the side, that's a small touch that I always enjoy having it with my quesadilla. The only downside was the sour cream. It was really watery, and I was a little nervous that it might've been spoiled. That part was disappointing. Overall though, the steak quesadilla was amazing. I'll definitely be back for that and I might even try the steak burrito next time.

Service is great I luv how inviting this place is , also vary spacious lots of tables and parking…read morethe food is good I have been looking for good papusa and I have found it since moving to Vallejo from SF mission the food is very tasty and the staff is great

Amazing papusas, i wish i had tried this place a long time ago. Definitely would recommend trying…read morethis place!

Friendly service, not the fastest but the FLAVOR is amazing! I def recommend this place, I can't…read morewait to come and try more of their menu.

After work I was starving, so I called this little Salvadoran hole-in-the-wall thirty minutes…read morebefore close--lady on the phone, all business in Spanish, said fifteen minutes. Walked in: cramped, no polish, just shelves of cola bottles and cookies from back home, kitchen haze thick enough to taste. Three pupusas landed--soft, cheesy, edges crisp--and that smoky smell rode home with me. Nothing fancy, kinda rough around the edges, but damn if it doesn't feel like a quick dip into Latin America. Worth the detour if you're craving real over pretty. For payment, make sure you have cash or zelle. They won't take any other method.

Delicious, fresh, authentic. My husband was in the mood for pupusas. I was on my way home from…read morework so looked up something on my way. It's a little hole in the wall place with only street parking. On Tennessee in the not so nice area. I was able to park right in front of the place, so didn't have to walk around too much. Walked in as someone else was walking out. It smells heavenly! No frills, old faded menus on the wall, 2 ladies behind the counter cooking. Not much room to wait. Pupusas are $4 each but they told me they were running a special 3 for $10 so I got 6 for $20. Carne asada with cheese. Yum! Was told 30 minutes and it started to get smoky in there, lol so then waited in my car. Please note, It is cash only, take out only. Before I went back in, the lady who took my order came out to me, (it was more like 10 min) with them all packed in a foil pan. And the pickled cabbage mix and sauce packed separately. It stayed hot and fresh. They are thick and full of meat and cheese. And so delicious! It was wayyyyy too much food. I could have ordered 3 for us. One pupusa filled me up ! We had leftovers that our sons came over and enjoyed. If you live any where near, and love pupusas and authentic Salvadoran food- GO!

This was our first time at this restaurant The service and…read morethe food was great For sure be back The ambiance was so peacefully and relax

I honestly don't know why there weren't lines out the door of people waiting on a table…read more My husband and I have been here twice, and both visits were outstanding. Let's start with the salsa. I don't know what they put in their salsa. I know the main ingredients of salsa, but their salsa? Oh my gosh. It is delicious. It's my favorite salsa. I'm sitting here stuffed from dinner, and I still want some right now. My husband loves the chorizo burrito. He's ordered it both times we've visited. It's this big, gigantic burrito that looks impossible to eat, but somehow he manages. On our most recent visit, we ordered the chicken flautas as an appetizer. First of all, the flautas themselves were delicious. The seasoning on the chicken had flavors that felt familiar, but with a twist of something I've never had before. And the smokiness of the sauce on the flautas? Delicious. Just absolutely delicious. I also ordered the salmon, which was perfectly seasoned. I believe it normally comes with vegetables, but mine came with a salad instead. Whatever the reason, that salad was outstanding. It was so fresh and flavorful. There may have been apple, pear, or jicama in it... I honestly couldn't tell... but every bite was delicious. The atmosphere is fantastic, too. Elena took care of us on both visits. She makes it feel like you're visiting somebody's home. She is absolutely warm and hilarious at the same time. What really surprised me was that she remembered the beverage my husband ordered on our previous visit. I was like, "How long ago was that? Three months ago?" Another young lady came around and asked how we were doing as well. Very hospitable. Again, I really can't believe there weren't lines out the door. I mean, it's a cool crowd, don't get me wrong. But y'all are asleep. Don't sleep on this place. Y'all need to get there. I'm telling you... just wait.

Grocery shop here often. Food is fresh, always has what I'm looking for. On the pricey side but not…read moreoutrageous

Avoid this place if you're looking for good burritos. The entire burrito was almost all tortilla…read more(see image), and was cold / lukewarm on the inside. It didn't taste good either, probably because the ingredients were old (from previous day?) and not heated up properly.

Was craving pupusas so I came to La Esperanza for a quick snack. It's a decent size restaurant with…read morea huge outdoor seating area. Pupusas were delicious and are made fresh to order so they were piping hot. Very friendly service, very good food, and a good size space. No notes, come give them a try!

I consider myself a pretty serious pupusa connoisseur. I've tried pupusa restaurants in every city…read moreI've lived in, ordered from countless Facebook Marketplace vendors, and whenever I see pupusas on a menu, I have to order at least one mixed pupusa. I came across La Esperanza while looking up the phone number for my usual spot in Vallejo and decided to give them a try. They're located in American Canyon in the Lola's Market plaza, next to the pho restaurant. We arrived around 4 PM on a weekday, and there were only about three occupied tables. Although staff saw us come in, no one greeted us. After waiting a few minutes, I finally asked if we could sit anywhere. We were seated near the door and received menus shortly afterward. A gentleman came over to take our order and asked if we wanted water. We waited about 20 minutes, possibly longer, for our food. Unfortunately, our water never arrived, and our order came out incorrectly. We ordered six pupusas but only received four. Nobody explained which pupusas were which, so we ended up accidentally eating each other's food. As for the food itself, I wasn't impressed. The pupusas were much too soft and mushy for my taste. The beans were chunky, which is something I've never experienced before in a pupusa. Having eaten pupusas from countless places over the years, I know there are much better options out there. Overall, I won't be returning. The prices are high for what you receive, and the poor service made the experience even more disappointing. Eating out and supporting local businesses is already expensive, and when both the food and service fall short, it's hard to justify coming back.

We LOVED Embery, he was so lovelyyyy and outgoing. His energy was amazing and his service was…read moreoutstanding. Keep him here, we will definitely come back and get serviced by him as well. Drinks were bomb!!! When you come ask for EMBERY trustttt!

The food is really good and Jesse was a great waiter! We had tacos and bowls and everything was…read moredelicious. We will be back!