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    Bahia Restaurant

    4.1 (298 reviews)
    ModerateSalvadoran
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Alan S.

    I find people tend to either hate or love pupusas, but if you do enjoy them, Bahia's rendition will certainly satisfy you. I had worked up an appetite so had the opportunity to try 3 varieties, including one with loroco, one with zucchini, and one with beans and cheese. As usual, the loroco - that elusive flower which I have never encountered other than on a pupusa menu - was the definite winner, especially when drowned in a combo of the mild salsa and curtido (a bit like coleslaw) served alongside. We also shared the plantains which came paired with a decadent cream that really made this appetizer fantastic.

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    Wen D.

    I usually order for delivery. But decided to dine in this time. The food served here hits on a certain level. Their Chicken soup has medicinal properties to it. You could make your own version at home for sure, or find something similar at any other resto but... The food reaches out to my soul and i am not even Hispanic/Latino! All things aside, one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood.

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    Anna H.

    The weather was in the high 70s today. My commute from Queens to Brooklyn was an hour and 40 minutes. Bahia Restaurant was within walking distance from the Grand Street subway station. Luckily, I made a reservation yesterday. I met up with my date for an early dinner before my metalcore show tonight. Drinks Limonada - refreshingly delicious Tamarindo - sweet and tangy Food *sharing is caring* Pupusas Locas - One pupusa stuffed with everything. This was my favorite pupusa. Revueltas - delicious Ayote y Queso - delicious Side Orders Yuca Frita - crispy and yummy Chicharrón de Pollo - The fried chicken was too dried. I am not a fan. Bookmark this spot to try!

    What is left of my beef fajita wrap?

    Good food for the price. If you're looking for spicy, you've come to the wrong place. But they have a good tostada and a good fajita wrap that tastes more like a Philly sandwich served with french fries. Not what I expected, but enjoyable.

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    Larissa B.

    Came for the pupusas and was not disappointed. Such large pupusas that I struggled to finish but fear not, I managed to eat them all! Got the loroco, jalapeño, and frijoles. Their curtido was good enough to eat by itself! Portions are huge too. I'll be back and bringing my friends!

    El Campesino
    Jason L.

    I was exploring the area and stumbled upon this little gem! I've never had Salvadorian before and this place seems like a local mom and pop shop. There is plenty of seating on the inside and we did not have to wait to be seated. The woman who served us was extremely friendly and let us know that the back of the menu has explanations of the main dishes. I got a chicken and cheese pupusa, the horchata and an el campesino. The pupusa was delicious! We were told pupusas are to Salvadorians what tacos are to Mexicans and what hamburgers are to Americans. They come served with pickled veggies and a tomato sauce - it was delicious! They also had a nice crisp to them. Next time I'm back I will have to try the other flavors. The campesino steak was a little salty, but I think for the portion it is definitely worth it. I took leftovers home and ate it for lunch the next day and it was still good. The horchata also was great too, super flavorful and you could taste all the spices.

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    Sandra G.

    I have yet to dine in but one day i will! I usually place phone orders for pick up. I have tried every single one of their pupusas and favorite ones are chicken and cheese, zucchini and cheese, and pork and cheese! The ambiance is cozy and warm! A party of two or more can sit inside! One of my favorite restaurants!

    Leslie G.

    Decided to try the fried porgy this time! I always get the crema de mariscos and it's definitely a fave! My husband stuck with his usual while I tried this culinary delight!

    Michael C.

    I really enjoyed the pupusas here. I got the bean and cheese, jalapeño and cheese, and wildflower and cheese. They were clearly made to order, the char was spectacular... the fillings were all quite good, although I wish there was some more spices in the actual filling. Not too big of a deal though, as the acidic slaw and spicy hot sauce helped make up the flavor and then some! They're super busy, so expect to wait, but I'd come back for sure.

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    Michelle C.

    The best pupusas (we got cheese and revueltas) that we've had in a LOOOONNNG time. I bought some for a friend from El Salvador and she was in heaven. Parking is tough and there is a bike lane right out front. The restaurant is tidy with simple, timely furniture and decor. They had every other table closed off to meet COVID-19 physical distance requirements. The restaurant was almost at capacity for lunch. The customer service with my specific requests was impeccable.

    PUPUSAS, Yuca Frita con Chicharron, Tres Leches! Everything is FIRE!! SO GOOD!

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    1 year ago

    Love this spot. Great papusas and large portions. Authentic Latino food spot so don't come in here looking for none of that fusion shit.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious papusas at a great price. The corn cake had a great texture and the filling was spiced well and generous.

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    3 years ago

    I looooove their pupusas, I order from here often and they always send enough cortido and salsa. It's my go to hangover food !

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    Love their pupusas and the parillada de mariscos. Their food prices are reasonable and delivery service is good.

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    The pupusas were amazing. I had a cheese and 2 revueltas and the filing was tasty and plentiful. Good price, too.

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    Salvatoria Kitchen & Bar

    Salvatoria Kitchen & Bar

    4.3
    (320 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Salvatoria Kitchen and Bar is a great option if you're looking for a sit-down spot for pupusas. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised that the pupusas were still reasonably priced for a full-service restaurant and bar, at around $4 each. They offer a good variety of fillings. My favorite was the jalapeño and cheese, which have a nice kick to them. The yuca frita was crispy but not oily, and made for a great appetizer before the pupusas. We came during happy hour and took advantage of the drink specials. The red sangria and margaritas were only $8 a glass and they were both strong and tasty, though I preferred the sangria slightly more. The music at Salvatoria was great and made for a nice atmosphere, with current Latino hits playing in the background. My only note, and it's minor, is that the curtido wasn't as good as I've had at other places. They do give you a good amount, but it lacked some of the crunch and acidity that a great curtido needs to balance out the pupusas. Overall, Salvatoria Kitchen and Bar delivers on food, value, and atmosphere. The bill for four pupusas, two drinks, and an order of yuca frita came out to just $45 before tip.

    Another place i got to check off from my "must go" list. I…read morehad never had pupusas nor picadas and this was life changing on so many level!!! I was already kind of full but the entrees we got were also very delicious. I wish I knew how to cook fish or chicken that juicy but keeping the outside crunchy-crispy. 10/10 for all the food. Idk why but the music was so upbeat and it kept me feel rushed for some reason but that might be just me! Haha The service was great, the water kept getting filled and they were very attentive. Would definitely come back again!

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    Gran Villa Restaurant

    Gran Villa Restaurant

    4.5
    (70 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    As a vegetarian, I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. I asked about manteca (lard) in the…read morebeans, and the staff took it upon themselves to assure me that there was no pork, no beef products in any of the non-meat dishes. They were so kind and understanding, and made great suggestions for vegetarian items. We took a bunch of pupusas, with spinach, loroco (edible flower), beans and mushroom, all with cheese as well. It doesn't say on the menu, but the $3.50 per pupusa actually includes sauce and coleslaw (that's why there's a two pupusas minimum). There's also guacamole, rice, plantains... everything made to order and quite fast. Pay cash or card. Order to go or stay here. There's a TV but the volume is low enough to talk over it. Restroom in the back.

    Thursday July 3, 2025 around 3ish in yhe afternoon. Warm and…read moreFriendly welcome from Luis from behind the counter. I ordered 4 Pork, bean, and cheese pupusas. Which were freshly made so it took sometime. They were good as is but, amazing we with the Curtis and salsa. Salmon, yellow rice, Ben's, and steamed vegetable. Very fresh and delicious. BBQ chicken and rib platter with white rice, beans, sweet plantains, and steamed vegetable. Perfect combo to satisfy my BBQ craving. It was delicious. While I was waiting for the pupusas. Luis had me try a chicken tamale and soda on the house. The tamale was amazing and he showed me how they special wrap them. If you are in the area..pop in for some amazing service and food

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    Morritos Cafe

    Morritos Cafe

    3.3
    (3 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    Desperate for something to eat and nothing on 14th Ave we wandered over to 13th and stumbled upon a…read moregroup of several restaurants, not the healthiest of cuisines but appetizing enough, which was all we needed at 2pm on a chilly Sunday. We decided to try Morritos a small nondescript diner-like cafe with about five small square tables lined up against one wall and a long bar with stools opposite.which extended the length of the restaurant; a large El Salvadorian flag hanging in the front window. We sat at the bar and ordered three Papusas and a chicken tamale. Firstly the tamale was delicious, fresh, moist and chicken seasoned well with small olives and mild spices. it was a very pleasant surprise and we were glad we'd decided to try it, probably the best tamale I've had outside of Mexico (not that I've tried many here). We also ordered a Shrimp, Chicken and Spinach Papusa but they didn't have shrimp at the time so we opted for Cheese & Bean instead. The Papusas were made and cooked right in front of us (while sitting at the bar) they were fresh, soft in the center and slightly crispy on the bottom, flavors were simple, light and good. Not a huge amount of ingredients/filling but I imagine that's how they're meant to be and we were more than satisfied with our decision. Melted cheese oozing from the pancake like dough, small side of coleslaw and sauce for topping. Next time we'll ask for green chili sauce on the side too (noticed someone else order them as we were wrapping up). The ladies cooking and serving were efficient, sweet and prompt. It seemed only one woman spoke English and if you're in the mood for something simple and inexpensive give it a go. This place deserves 4 stars for all that it is.

    This is arguably one of the worst experiences I've ever had a restaurant in New York City. As a…read morenative New Yorker I have gone to restaurants with every type of cuisine possible and I have never been treated in a disrespectful manner simply because I do not speak the native tongue. Not only was I ignored after multiple attempts to try to engage the servers but others who arrived after me were served immediately. This is shameful and unconscionable behavior in this day and age in a city such as ours. Needless to say I will never return to this establishment and I encourage anyone who reads this review to consider not going to this establishment either. Unfortunately Yelp does not give the option of zero stars as this restaurant certainly does not deserve the one star that appears next to this rating.

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