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    4.7 (173 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Combo #2
    Rene D.

    I didn't feel like cooking today so we came here. So nice to have instant delicious food to eat in. I had the #3 - 2 tacos carnitas .... Oooo so good!! Hit the spot!! Hubby today had the #1 mixed meat on 2 and then carnitas on other 2. Mmmm. But as usual he still hungry. He went back up and is trying the Putaco! Papusa fried then opened up stuffed with mixed meat ( his choice). The helper came around to see if everything was ok. That's nice. We asked for more green sauce! Yum. It wasn't busy when we came in but got busy after that. Table were filling and orders to go. Busy busy.

    Tacos and Pork and Cheese Pupusa
    Shannon W.

    I'm so happy to finally have tried this restaurant! We were greeted warmly and lively music was playing. It wasn't too busy and we were able to get a seat after we made our order. My husband got park and cheese pupusas and I got a taco plate of three with chicken, asada, and carnitas. I loved how flavorful it all was and the presentation was great! The pupusas were piping hot with melting cheese, and although my husband ordered 3, he was pretty full after one. We had a good time and will definitely come back!

    2 - 2 Tacos (carne asada), 1 Pupusa (pork and cheese)
    Pearl L.

    My boyfriend picked out this spot from my list of bookmarks in Tacoma and said he was craving papusas. I've had this place on my list for a while too so I was happy to agree and we were able to find parking nearby luckily. The exterior looks very vibrant and festive which was nice. However when you go inside, the vibes are even more festive with appropriate volume festive Latin music. The inside has a modern vibe with the wooden interior and adorned with different masks, murals, and text on the walls. There was a few tables taken and a few people ahead of us and this was consistent throughout our visit as there were people were coming to dine in or take out. Despite their small size, they are pretty spacious in terms of seating inside. The menu is concise and clear in what you will receive making it very easy to order. My boyfriend got the combo with two tacos and papusa and I got the papusa with a small rice and beans as well as a agua fresca to share. The salsa that came with the small rice and beans is spicy, even to make me feel burns on my mouth but the flavors and burn was so good. I need to ask them what that is next time cause I gotta learn the recipe and ask if other restaurants offer it. The other salsas that you usually get were okay, nothing really memorable or spicy. They do have a fridge with different glass bottled sodas, Jarritos, and much more. The service here is phenomenal too, the cashier was very friendly and courteous. The person who delivered our food was also friendly and to let them know if we needed anything else. They offered that same warm service to all those before and after us. We were really happy to get our food as we were hungry and the smell of the food was smelling so good. The papusas as well as the curtido was some of the best I've ever had. It was packed with the right amount of ingredients for both the pork and cheese and revueltas papusas. The rice and beans were plentiful for a small order of it. The aqua fresca was a watermelon lemonade (if I heard the cashier first) and the jamaica was pretty good. My boyfriend said the carne asada tacos were delicious too, not the best he's had but pretty good. The prices are super affordable and it is clear that this spot is a crowd favorite among its' community. I want to come back to try out the bowls and eat more papusas.

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    John Allen Z.

    It's hard to walk by this place without being taken-in by the aroma ... definitely as good as it looks in the pictures. A hidden gem and worth a visit

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    Jordan A.

    Out of this world good. And when adjusted for the fact it's in the PNW it's even better. The Quesadilla was crisp and flavorful, the kids burrito was highly acclaimed and the house red and green sauces were sensational. To top it off the service was warm, friendly and accommodating. Lastly, the aqua fresca was fantastic. Flavorful, friendly and affordable. 10/10 would dine here again.

    Ryhden A.

    First time here and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The customer service was personable and the food was next level. I will say it was a slow time for them so the gentleman at the front had more time to connect with each customer, but nonetheless the service was A1. I had the Putaco I believe a (Pupusa Taco with Carnitas) side of rice. Id return for the rice alone thats how flavorful the food was. The Salsa was the perfect amount of spice, the Taco was a great balance between crunchy and chewy.

    Pupusas
    Lan V.

    One of the best taco/ Salvadoran food places I've tried. Very nice ambience and excellent friendly staff. Prices are decent but the quality of food is great. Highly recommend to check this place out!

    2 - 2 Tacos, 1 Pupusa
    Jeff G.

    Set on a street corner off of 6th Ave, this tiny little venue draws your eyes in from the big spacious windows and mural painted on the side wall outside. The smell of mouth watering food in the air competes with the sounds of Latin festive music. Clean looking inside, with personable hostess ordering or self-ordering kiosk. The food is flavorful and delicious, the perfect serving size to sate your hunger, without weighing down your stomach. The 3 Agua Fresca varieties are interchangeable and limitless. Highly recommend for a quick easy lunch.

    Pork and Cheese Pupusa
    Erin C.

    Wow! What a great find! Love the pupusas...but the putaco??? What?!? It's creative and tastes amazing. The cortido is yummy too! The service was fast and friendly! The ambiance is casual and clean. What a great find and definitely a must try!

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    Teresa M.

    No frills, just great food! There was a discussion about the best burritos in Tacoma and Balcon came up multiple times. I wasn't hungry enough for a burrito when I came in so I opted for a quesadilla - it's kinda the same thing, right? I showed up a little after noon and apparently that was the perfect time since there were only 2 tables left! Not to mention there were a lot of people waiting for their takeout orders. This is a fast casual place where you can order at the kiosk if you want or you can speak with a friendly employee. There was a little bit of a wait on food, but that's due to volume and you could tell that they were hustling. The quesadilla wasn't fancy or anything - just simple, tasty food. I'll have to do some research to see if I agree with others that this place is the best, but I definitely see myself coming back here!

    Papusa tacos  and "Mix burrito"  DELICIOUS!
    Mary W.

    Food was DELICIOUS! Service was friendly and quick. We came in on Saturday evening around 630ish - ordered And got our food maybe in 10 min! Will definitely be coming back here for more food!

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    Delicious! Love the different menu options. Haven't been disappointed yet. Also great customer service.

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    Fantastic experience. Great food. Tried new things. Loved the meal. Wonderful interaction with the gracious employees.

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    Food is fantastic! The side room is much quieter, but also colder. The quesadilla was a hit, as were the vegie tortas.

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