So obviously everyone comes here to eat a pupusa and let me tell you they are delicious. The service is slow even if it's empty but at least the staff is nice. read more

Whoever was working late on 7-25-20 stole my card information and made charges. -- + food was nasty read more

The service is Great and they are very attentive. The poppusas of beans and cheese are the BEST!!! Please add the sauce that they provide and the cabbage that goes on top of poppusas. Best poppusas ever! read more

Bahia Restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best pupusa spot in Brooklyn. Definitely beats the places on 5th Ave (Sunset Park.) Friendly service and average delivery time. My favorites are loroco y queso or jalapeño y queso. read more

Bahia Restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The worst customer service I have ever experienced and I work in the industry. We ordered for delivery and were quoted 40 min for delivery time. Ambitious but ok. After an hour we called to see what the status was and we're told the driver was picking up the food in 5 min to bring to us. Cool. 30 more minutes pass, 1.5 hours deep into the wait now I call again. We're told "oh the quote was wrong, it's typically 1.5 hours for delivery" ......... right. So I ask simply "wow, that's a long wait, is there anything you can do for us?" and the manager says "it is what it is. I've got 20 other orders besides you." I explain this is a poor way to handle first time customers. The manager ends the conversation with "well if that's how you feel, that's on you." Insulting. Will never go back and I will use every chance I get to tell friends and anyone I meet to skip Bahia. read more

One of my favorite spots near the dance studio I go to. I love their beef soup!! So tasty! Usually there is no waiting. I like that the staffs are very friendly and always welcoming.their food is pretty good for the price. read more

Bahia Restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

"a pupu what?" PUPUSA! "what the hillbilly hell is that?!?!" i came here many moons ago with a huge group of hungover friends. Rob L. was boasting about this place to us after everyone was craving pupusas after the Red Hook Ballfields. the pupusas come in an array of stuffings... the Zuchinni and Cheese is my all time favorite! the Bean, Pork and Cheese is divine, too! served with pickled veggies and tomato sauce... trickle a little on top and feast! their Seafood Linguine Pasta is out of this world! i order this entree every time i order or dine here. no crazy sauce, but the broth from the mussels, scallops and shrimp make the dish taste so delicious! for the not-so-adventurous patrons in your party... they have great Garlic Chicken and rice entrees. they are straight up MONEY!!!! it gets very busy here sometimes. other times... pretty quiet and slow. the service is definitely spotty, but the staff here are plenty nice. the delivery is prompt and well equipped with utensils. they never skimp you on the sauces! this is one of my favorite joints on Grand Street! read more

The service could be better (from the waitresses, the owner Louis (or Manager?) is fantastic, but the food is absolutely phenomenal. Highly highly recommend this place. Best pupusas ive ever had, best chocolate mousse cake ever. I also had calamari which was bomb, the marinara sauce is gorgeous. Shrimp is cooked so well. Cannot wait to come back and bring my friends here! read more

My boyfriend is Salvadorian so I have had my fair share of pupusas, and we sought out this place specifically because the reviews said how authentic their pupusas were. The reviews were right! Pupusas hot, right off of the grill! We also got a side of maduros which were equally as good. read more

Bahia Restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After a night on the town, I get hungry. My friend asks, "How about Pupusas?," "Yes, I exclaimed." All the while thinking to self, "what the heck is a pupusas??. It's food, I'm hungry, I'm In!" "Yes, I'll have the Spicy Pork & Cheese Pupusa, the Chicken Pupusa, and a Corona." The perfect combination ;) Amongst a group of foodaholics, I also shared the nachos, the plantains, and the fried pork; all of which were delectable. Regardless, the stars of my night were the pupusas. My first experience was a great one (another stellar recommendation Rob L. :) The nachos were great and appetizing. The pupusas were flavorful. The thin dough didn't, in any way, take away from the flavorful filling. Nicely done. Now, I crave pupusas day-in, and day-out (yeah, thank you Rob L :( read more

Always fresh, and great tasting food. The girls are so helpful and awsome. Excellent !

If you like food from Central America this is the place to go. From pupusas, tamales, and sopas. The food tastes good, the portions are big, and the prices are economical read more

I've lived in NYC for seven years and I've been trying to find a pupusas restaurant near me that didn't look like a run down shed, and I've found it. I'm sure the rest of the food there is great, but I love their pupusas. My partner and I went and had the Revueltas, Pollo and Jalapeno e queso pupusas...AMAZING!!! If there are only two of you, and you order the sides of rice and refried red beans, only order one of each. It is a substantial portion. And then there's the guacamole. It was so flavorful, so delicious, I was already full but couldn't stop eating it. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better place. Cheers. read more

I first came here for their pupusas and they didn't disappoint. I grew up with pupusas and these are as good and delicious as you'd expect or want them to be. Revueltas are my favorite. Cheese with the Loroco flower is a close second. Last visit I had the Seafood Soup with cream sauce. Definitely satisfied and also definitely something I'd share next time. It was a very healthy portion. Place is very family friendly so probably best not to show up feeling "extra happy" or "extra sad". Mmmm... Pupusas. read more

I have been coming to this place for ten years. By far, THIS is as good as it gets!!!! My favorite pupusas here are the queso con loroco... They are some of the tastiest pupusas I have ever had in my LIFE! Don Luis, Felix and Carlos, the three brothers who oen this restaurant, have treated me so well while I have been coming here, and I have been dining here ever since 2000! To eat, get one of the typical Salvadorean dishes... You will be ready to go to heaven because they are just that good!!! And the price? Unbelievable! Make sure that when you come here, your waiteress is Xiomara or Lorena. They will treat you like royalty and you will by far have the best experience at a restaurant that you ever had! When I lived in Northern Manhattan, I would make sure I ordered from here because the drive is worth it for the pupusas... Don't even get me started on their Tres Leches dessert; IT'S A SLICE OF HEAVEN! read more

I order from Bahia on Seamless ALL. THE. TIME. I've never been inside, so this review is for delivery only. This is the only place in NYC I've found with pupusas -- I'm sure there are more, but I like these so much, I haven't wanted to go anywhere else. Favorites of mine are the Frijol and Jalapeño y Queso. I always ask for extra curtido and sauce. And they're only $2 each! Can't beat that. I've also tried: El Tipico ($7.95) -- fried plantains with beans, cheese and crema. I'm not sure if it was just how they packaged it for my delivery order, but this was kind of awkward to eat. Delicious, but not something I consider a "must order" Tamal de Elote con Crema ($2.50) -- ordered this because I kept seeing it in reviews, and I do not regret it one bit. This is delicious and will become part of my standard order. It's sweet and savory all at the same time. Elote Loco ($2.50) -- I really didn't like this at all. It's my fault for not reading the description but it has mustard on it. I have NEVER seen elote prepared anywhere else with mustard... Was not my cup of tea at all. Delivery quotes are usually pretty accurate. One of my favorite places to order delivery from. read more

I love this place so much. I always worry about their well-being and hope to GOD they don't close, because it's never really that crowded anytime I've ever been in. In 3 years. But economics aside, the only thing I ever get here are the pupsas, which are like a heavensent bundle of joy (I reserve baby talk for my food thankyouverymuch) ... I used to live right around here, and this place is one of the only establishments I actually MISS from good ole' Bushwick. I HAVE and WILL travel from Manhattan to Brooklyn SOLELY for these pupusas. I always get the revueltas which is queso and frijoles, and they always bring it RYT with the cabbage and Salvadorian tomato sauce. And at 2 bucks a pop, this is probably why I fear for their economic security. Please don't close, Bahia. If you close, a little piece of me will die. OH MY GOD. GOING TO BROOKLYN IMMEDIATELY. MUST GIVE MONEY TO BAHIA IN EXCHANGE FOR PUPUSAS. Perhaps their intricate reverse psychology scheme is really what helps them stay afloat? I don't care, ignorance is bliss. Especially when pupusas are involved. Swoon. read more

Food is normally good.What I received today was offensive.Calamari was cold and hard.Chicken was equally atrocious.Wont order again.

Thursday, June 27, 2019 @ 2:30. We had to seat ourselves and menus were thrown on table. 2 limonades, very cold and refreshing. Today it tasted like it had a hint of coconut which was a nice touch. 3 pork and cheese pupusas which the lady enjoyed. Very filling. 2 Loca pupusas which were delish with the salsa and slaw like vegetables. Fried chicharone with yuca...definitely needed the lime and garlic oil for flavor. Grilled chicken avocado salad. Was nicely presented but, room temp on the vegetables. Service today was slow and we had to get someone's attention for every single thing. Overall, the pupusas and food is what we came for. Definitely 4 stars. Definitely will recommend and return. read more

I was excited to come here because although I have tried many varieties of Spanish food, I had never specifically tried any El Salvadorean goodies. Plus I'd never had a pupusa in my life and I was eager to try something new. The waitress was very friendly, but not especially attentive. She was helpful enough, but there was something lacking in the service. I felt like I had to wave her down to ask questions, order and have our plates cleared. But, I forgive her because she recommended the chicken and cheese pupusa which was UNBELIEVABLY YUMMY. I made love to my pupusa, it was so good, I couldn't get enough. I've had arepas before which I thought were great, but pupusas put them to shame. They come out all hot and crisp and cheesey, and once you top it with the curtido it's magical. For my entree, I had the shrimp ceviche. It arrived in a good sized portion with rice, two pieces of toasted bread and a salad. It was alright, but I've definitely had better. In El Salvador, apparently they use a bit of tomato sauce when making their ceviche. I wasn't really feeling it, and thought it needed more lime. But, I'm comparing their dish to my Mom's ... so you know I'm biased. Anyway, it was still tasty enough with lots of tomato and red onion, and I finished it. My Mom had the El Campesino, shell steak with rice and beans, avocado and cheese. She enjoyed it. I thought the meat was terribly fatty, but it was tasty and anyway, this isn't a health food spot. 4 stars for mediocre entrees, spotty service, but DELICIOUS PUPUSAS! In summation, come here just for them! The main dishes are good enough, but pupusas are what they're known for and that's what they do best. At $2 a piece (they increased the prices) they are a steal. Make a meal of them. Order a couple, have a beer and enjoy the goodness.I've gone back since, and can also recommend the pork, bean and cheese pupusa ... even better. Betcha can't eat just one! read more

Ordered 3 Papuans for delivery-chicken and cheese, revolts, and the cheese, and quest con loroco. And a tamarind drink. Took a little bit longer than the suggested delivery time. When I opened my bag, all the liquids from the container and salsa had completely spilled out. There was hardly any juice left with my drink and the container of salsa was pretty much empty. I called the restaurant to complain that I was extremely disappointed in the they way the food was handled. I was put on hold multiple times before be able to explain fully the issues with my order. The man on the phone seemed irritated and kept exclaiming "omg omg" over and over and kept suggesting that o was the one being a nuisance when I was simply asking if the order could either be refunded or be re-delivered in an acceptable condition. Finally he reluctantly agreed to resend me a new order but couldn't give me a time-free for me delivery. And continually pulling teeth be finally said it would be ANOTHER 30 minute wait after I had already waiting 45 minutes for food sent in unacceptable condition. Not sure what their customer service is like when you sit in but I can say that this was handled very poorly. I would have just made the trip there except I had been feeling ill all weekend and was looking for dinner to be delivered. Will not order from here again nor would I recommend this place to others. Will post pictures of the condition that my food was sent. read more

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Came here with a group of 12 for dinner and we were mostly all Salvadoran so we know good pupusas. There are a handful of places in the city that make really good pupusas, and this is one of them. The food here was delicious, I ordered a tamale de elote and two pupusas con chicharron y queso. Portions were good and I was really full by the time I finished. The horchata, which I always order at a Salvadoran restaurant, was also really good. The service was also friendly, but I felt bad for our waitress who had to take care of so many different pupusa combinations, lol. She was a good sport though. Will definitely be back. . read more

I stubled across this amazing place when I was looking for a tamale on seamless by my office. I ordered a chicken Tamale, Tamale de Elote and the Tipico (maduros with black beans, creama and cheese). My husband is from Central America so I have my go to places for authentic Central American food. This place surpassed my expectations. Everything was so so good. I will be visiting this restaurant and ordering again real soon! read more

I want to give Bahia 4.5 stars because the pupusas, oh the pupusas! They are extreme deliciousness and something like $1.50/pupusa. Also the plantains with a dallop of sour cream makes for a perfect side dish. I've tried the ceviche and a sauteed shrimp w/ rice dish, and both were very good. For some strange reason they offer typical American dishes on their menu. But you know better. You know better than to be *that* guy who orders a cheese burger at an El Salvadorian restaurant. read more

This place is so good I had to write a quick review while eating it. OMG. It's authentic and delicious. Amazing flavor and everything I purchased is tasty. I'm currently eating a chicken and cheese pupusa. Downright crazy!!!!! I was totally skeptical about trying it with the cabbage....DO IT!!! Sorry to peer pressure.... like we're in high school and I'm pressuring you to take a sip of my beer behind the football bleachers but...DO IT! Elotes on the cob is so delicious. Red beans and rice is great. I will positively be back here within the next week. Who am I kidding? I'll be back tomorrow! read more

Two words: EPIC PUPUSAS I am not rating 5 starts because I didn't eat any of the other dishes they had. But boy will I come back to this one! Service: could be better. They took 20 MINUTES for only two pupusas. They were busy yes but two pupusas should be nothing for them. I will be back for more! read more

PUPUSAAAAAAAS really fun to order. even more funner to eat. camarones in diablo sauce. not as fun to order but also really good really good food, a little pricey, but would come back just to drink and eat the pupusas (since theyre only $2 apiece). and the rest of the menu is like $12-$18 an entree. i'd only go back for beer & pupusas (last time i'm going to say pupusas in this review) PUPUSAAAAAZZZZZZ! read more

I love this place!!! Pupusas, and hamburgers for lyfe I always order seamless from this place. The pupusas are great and so is the breaded chicken. read more

This place really had me surprised. I was kind of expecting production line-like servings from this place, but man was I wrong. The food was amazing (order up on the pupusas!!), and the display of each plate was like something off of the Food Network, but the plates were filled to the edge with goodness. They've got a wide selection on the menu, from seafood to pastas to poultry to meat to salads. Some aren't Salvadorian specialties, but there's something for anyone. If this place was anywhere in Manhattan, they'd charge $40 a entree. At $8-15, it's a steal! And they deliver! read more

Wow, no one's written about this place!?! It's so fabulous! A combination of Salvadorian and other Latin American cuisines. The portions are huge, everything is mouthwateringly delicious and things are way cheaper than they should be. I've never finished an entree here, always leftovers. Seafood dishes, steaks, and chicken dishes, all with rice and beans, have never been short of awesome. Try their pupusas, a Salvadorian speciality - little pancakes stuffed with meat and cheese and fried, served with sauces - I think they're $1.50 each or something ridiculously cheap. The vibe is so very non-NY, so very authentically Latin American. The ambiance is non-existent. Don't go for the ambiance. Go for the food. Seriously, go. (warning about ordering their delivery - no one there speaks any English. Like, none. So it's more than likely they will not understand where you live - which is problematic - but then the food arrives and you forgive them.) read more

The service here is still incredibly horrible. I have been eating here for over two years and the service has yet to improve. Nevertheless, I keep going back solely because they make the best pupusas in NYC! Once I sink my teeth into one of their hot, cheesy pupusas, all is forgotten. I wonder if this is their plan... read more

4 stars for the pupusas. The pupusas were delicious! The tortilla tasted freshly made and the filling was seasoned well. 1 star for the pasta. I know, I know...who orders pasta at a Latin American restaurant (this genius does). But in my defense, I couldn't find anything else to order so I got penne with marinara (highly not recommended). It was my first time tasting cilantro in pasta and it was no bueno. Not to mention that the marinara sauce tasted more like salsa. 1 star for the service. Holy crap is the service slow!! It took them over 30 minutes to prepare my order and there was only one other party dining there. Instead of ringing me up when my order was ready, the waitress went to go clean instead! read more

I came here a few nights ago for the first time. My parents drove in for dinner, and we decided to stay local since it was freezing and raining. For a Thursday night around 9pm they were pretty busy. There is a lot of seating. The menu is huge. We ordered some appetizers, 3 pupusas, tamales, and the empanada. The chicken tamale was my favorite! For $2 it is really big, and yummy. I have since gone back just for these. The pupusas were also really good, my favorite was the chese one. I love the slaw and sauce they serve it with. The empanada was pretty decadent, and sweet. I don't know if it made sense to order it as an appetizer vs a dessert...but yum! My dad had the chicken soup, which looked AMAZING. It was filled with veggies, and chicken on the bone. I had the avocado salad, they do NOT skimp on the avocado...this is what I order plus a tamale and it is a great deal and filling. I had one of the tilapia dishes with rice and beans. It was OK. Both of my parents had the steak fajitas, even though they don't actually call them fajitas. It is definitely the same thing. Sliced steak comes out sizzling with onions and peppers, side of guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas...yeah. Huge portion and it looked better then mine. I was kind of jealous. Stick to the classics here, and you will be very pleased!! read more

Came here bc my friend was craving Pupusas and said she really like this place. The menu did not have the one item i was craving which is Pasteles. Regardless, i ordered some Pupusas and a batido. The batido was good but warm, they need to blend it with ice. One Pupusas was really good the other was more dough then filling. Our waiter was inattentive and seem to have some type of attitude. Would i come here again, probably not. My friend ordered a fresh juice drink which she said was bland. She also agreed with me that some of the Pupusas were more dough than cheese filling. read more

Best Salvadoran food ever! Been here too many times to count and they've never disappointed me. The lemonade is a MUST and the pupusas are the best so many delicious choices my fav is chicken and cheese read more

Bahia serves delicious "clean" home cooked food and has a great family atmosphere. The pupusas are delicious and the half chicken is my current favorite- moist on the inside with a satisfying crunchy skin on the outside . With the half chicken my sides of choice are expertly cooked fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked roasted potatoes. Bahia is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The fact that it's not overrun with annoying hipsters is an absolute bonus and the local art is the cherry on top. read more

Bahia Restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place and the food my favorite dish is el campesino and pupusas I love it

This place has great food. I specifically love the pupusas. Every time I order from here the food is always on time or even earlier than the time that they originally give me. Also, the owner Luis is a cool down to earth guy. I highly recommend this place to all my Central Americans, and pretty much everyone. read more

The pupusas and the food I'll say, aren't not the worst I've tried in NYC. And believe me I've tried bad salvadoran food where the food is just "the bland leading the bland". Maybe its because I just got back from San Francisco and dined in an amazing salvadoran place in the Mission district. Or that I've lived in VA most of my life and had amazing pupusas. But really, I wasn't all that impressed. The service took forever and the place wasn't busy. I understand pupusas are made fresh so they take a while. But it took too long. And I guess my biggest disappointment, is that there was no Kola Champagne [google it]. An authentic salvadoran place has to have it for me. The horchata was just not that good. But aside from that, the yucca was nicely done. Chicharron was a bit dry but not too bad. Overall, I guess I'm still on the search for good Salvadoran food in this city. read more

Good food. Bad service. Papusas of varying kinds were all good, as were the platanos maduros con crema. But the wait was absurdly long and the staff, while not outright hostile, are not out to make friends. I would have ordered more but no one checked-up on me and I wondered more than once if they forgot my order. Prices weren't bad and when I did finally get my food it was actually good, but I felt unwelcome, so won't be back. read more