I've only ever carried out. Judging from the interior decor or lack thereof, you get a sense that the focus here is the food. One look around at the patrons and you're assured the food is authentic. Portion sizes are large and filling...really, enough to make it two hearty meals or 3 lighter meals. Maybe one of these days I'll go for a sit down meal. read more

Loved this place. The location is somewhat off the beaten path but we stumbled upon it and just took a risk. So glad we did. Definitely very authentic and homey vibe inside. Since I don't know much about Salvadoran food, I asked a lot of questions. Our waitress was super helpful and steered us in the right direction. Everything we had was good. I especially liked the shrimp tacos and pupusas. Will go here again for sure. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

So I randomly found this actual whole in the wall while driving back from Leesburg. The parking is tight but it was packed with families! How authentic is this spot! The ambience made me feel like I was transported to El Salvador! Their steak burrito is HUGE! And so so good! It is stuffed and the price is so much better than Chipotle! I also loved their HUGE pupusas! The queso was so delicious and the cheese pull was insane. The pork and cheese had a different cheese but also so good. Their pickled salad that comes with the pupusas was the main event! Perfect crunch and spice WOW! The service was quick, and although they speak Spanish you can also order in English. You pay at the register after your meal. read more

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Parking is rough here and a little difficult to get to because of the main road, but what you'll find is a charming and authentic mom and pop pupuseria. AC isn't completely adequate so I recommend getting takeout on hot days. We got ours to go, and while the pupusas were decent, the salsa amounts were scant so we ended up with what felt like a mediocre experience. Would come back to try them fresh though! read more

I ordered through Uber Eats and the delivery was quick! I ordered the Sopa de Gallina / Hen Soup and the Pupusa. Both were very delicious!! Everything was very flavorful! The hen was very tender and not dry at all. The broth was very flavorful and there were a lot of vegetables in the soup. just be warned that you do have to cut up the potatoes because the vegetables are pretty large. it's OK though because the food is very tasty and I will definitely ordering from here again. read more

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Yummy! Small local restaurant but has tasty food with great portions for your money. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but if you see this little red bldg on the side, make a stop. Family friendly with great customer service. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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This place is busy. This place is authentic El Salvadoran food and the people love it! Service 5/5 available and helpful but not pushy Food 5/5 tasty and good value we ordered 2 chicken burritos, plantains, cheese and pork pupusas and steak tacos. All were good and the pupusas represented El Salvadoran cuisine pretty accurately according to our waitress. 4/5 it's Family style restaurant. The parking lot isn't paved and the place looks like an older pink house on the outside, but it was clean and comfortable inside. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - Chicken burrito - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

This has been my #1 spot for years! I eat here once sometimes twice a week. Staff is always friendly and accommodating! I can't say enough about this place! The owners Tony, Mark and especially Dennis REALLY go out of their way to please you. I love this family restaurant!! read more

I went there because I read the food was good and honestly it wasn't plus the place smells so bad ( strong smell of chemicals) you actually can't eat with that smell . read more

This location is great to grab food on the go! We stopped here on our way to Middleburg, the kids were hungry and we needed a quick bite for the road. I called on the way and placed an order to go, it was ready by the time we arrived, everything was hot and nicely packed. The pupusas were huge and absolutely delicious!!!! We ordered bean pupusas, and Chicharron. The Chicharron ones were the favorites, but both were divine. We ordered tamales and they were so flavorful, tasty and different than the ones I'm used to. The plantain leaf that they are wrapped in definitely adds a nice flavor to them. Staff was very friendly, we'll definitely stop by again! read more

Came by to pick up dinner and it was our first time. The staff are so friendly! For a $60 total for 2 people, we got SO much food. Things we got: Revuelta Pupusa (mixed pork and cheese): had to try a pupusa since it's in the name. And it was yummy! Love their sauce that it came with. Carne Asada Taco: The tacos come with two taco wraps and this one was okay, it was a bit dry and not as much meat as the pollo. Pollo Taco: the portion on this one filled both taco wraps to the brim and more. It's so yummy with the sauce it came with. Carne Burrito: this was SOO big. And it was FILLED, love that there is avocado in there to make it so rich. Sopa de Gallina: this hen soup was suggested by the staff and it was tasty. It's kind of like a chicken noodle soup but I think with rice?? There was a huge jalepeno, a piece of corn, some zuchini, and potato. It would be good for a cold day. It comes with a chicken drumstick and thigh and some tortillas. If you're looking for a chicken noodle (rice) soup, try this, otherwise nothing too special. Carne Asada Special: this came it's own box and was filled to the brim with food. It came with a lot of rice and two pieces of beef, some bean paste, and veggies. You can definitely get full from this from the amount of rice, but nothing too special in taste. Things I would get again: pupusa, tacos, burrito read more

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Their pan con pollo? so good. AND their horchata? Me encantó. I used to work close by this spot, definitely kind of a hole in the wall as it's right off to the side but man, don't judge a book by its cover. Really poorly done graveled parking lot but next to it is really well flavored food. :-) I'm pretty sure I've got pics but too lazy to search read more

Awesome El Salvadorian Food w/ Excellent Service Every Time We Come Here....10 Years Running!! Thank You Cerrito's Staff!! read more

Ordered pupusas to-go and they were fantastic! Fresh, flavorful, and still warm by the time we got home. Quick pickup and great quality -- would definitely order again. read more

Food 5/5 Restaurant 2/5 Service 4/5 Firstly, the beef soup I ordered tasted INCREDIBLE. Best I've ever had, seriously. It tastes exactly as if it were made by your 80 year old abuela using a recipe passed down for centuries. The meat was perfectly tender. The soup was perfectly seasoned. The vegetables were perfectly cooked. And the broth? Mouth orgasm. The steak burrito was very tasty as well but the meat was a bit dry. It includes fresh avocado and homemade fresh salsa you can tell by the cuts. The two salsa offerings they have are lackluster. THE PORTION SIZES ARE ENORMOUS. The burrito is 3x the size of chipotle burritos. The soup is 5x as large as a soup at Panera bread. Great pricing. Restaurant is plenty spacious. The most striking thing about the restaurant is how dirty it is. There are years worth of caked up dirt under the tables for example. Service was friendly but not very attentive read more

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Stopped by to try out some dishes with friends there. Delicious food with reasonable prices! To me, they are authentic El Salvadorian foods. Will definitely go back! read more

this is my first time trying this. It was so amazing. I ordered steak with rice and I cannot wait to come back. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - This was amazing - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Super flavorful meal! We order our meal to go and it held up well. Our favorite item was the hen soup.

The food is always amazing at Cerritos!! We always get the pork pupusas. If my daughter loves it I know it's good! I haven't had it myself bc I don't eat pork but everyone else I have introduced this place to rave about how good it is! I have tried the salsa and the cabbage slaw that comes with it. I think they're amazing! I could drink that salsa I have tried the chicken tamales and they're my go to! The masa is so flavorful and the chicken inside too! My other half always gets the Beef stew and whenever he has it he always talks about how good it is. They give you a lot of meat in it too! It doesn't cost too little or too much for what they give you! I have never dined in but the service has always been amazing for getting take out! I always call ahead and my food is done and ready within 10 minutes! If you ever come by this resistant I highly recommend you try! read more

The soup was by far some os the best seafood soup Salvadorena style that I've had in a while, good for the price they were not stingy at all like most places with the seafood, We also had the hen soup also great dish presentation and taste wise was absolutely delicious and the served with the grilled pieces of hen on the side, charred to perfection with just the right seasoning both soups were amazing. However we ordered some pupusas to go and I was personally let down by this place the size was good for the price but the filling of them seemed to be lacking of cheese which is one of the main ingredients on pupusas and since I've had then there before it seemed like they are cutting cost and compromising quality so pleas don't do that make sure you get that good tasty cheese there. Service it was OK there was a lot of room for improvement on that area, and I understand that was the afternoon and on a Saturday but the servers were looking like they were forced to be there and very straight faced in fact, no one ask if everything was ok father we were served or whether we wanted to order anything else, and had to struggle to get their attention to get what we needed. So if someone from management reads this please address this issue most of the people I know that has been here got the same feeling about the service. Ambiance wise Is a very casual type of place even a little to informal, building looks rundown it needs major improvement and a good facelift and don't get me wrong I'll visit again just for the sole purpose of the food but it'll be GREAT TO FEEL WELCOMED and no line we are burdening you with our presence there. Thank you! read more

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The cheese pupusas are really tasty and good, the service to go is fast and the people is really friendly.

The truth is I didn't really know what pupuseria was. But here's how I discovered this place. On my way back from running errands, I saw a line of people waiting to get into this place from Rt 50 (literally right off of 50, where it's John Mosby Hwy). My inner Yelp radar was vibrating like crazy and let me know: this is a must check out local place. I looked up what Pupuseria was and realized it was El Salvadoran cafe. I took a venture and called up and asked for very my current diet friendly (which is Pescatorian) shrimp quesadillas with side of yellow rice. I went to pick it up around 330p which I knew would be a low crowd times. I entered the cafe building from unpaved dirt lot. It's a literal hole-in-the wall gem. Even at 330p, there were patrons eating inside so can't imagine how busy they get around actual meal times. My order was ready, paid and picked up. I came home to enjoy one of the most delicious quesadilla I've had in my life. Those pump shrimps! And that white creamy sauce must be El Salvadorian version or Yum Yum sauce. So delicious! It was such huge portions I knew I could finish other half tomorrow. It was so satisfying. I'm so glad this place is so close from my new condo and thank my Yelp radar for detecting a gem like this. read more

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Really delicious food!!! This little hole in the wall gem is great! The food is super cost effective and delicious! The staff are really nice, fast, and polite. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - A whole lotttaaaa food lol - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

I did a Yelp search on soups and this place popped up. I figured it was going to be pretty good by all the work trucks/vans in the parking lot. It did not disappoint! It was a locally run shop with very friendly people. Food came out quickly and everything was fantastic. It was made by scratch and tasted great. I got the sopa de res. Having a Colombian wife I'm used to ordering the caldo de res. The difference is the number of ribs in the soup. This thing was packed with beef ribs. The broth was top notch with big chucks of carrots and potatoes and good portions of green onions and cilantro. It honestly, was too much for me and I left some behind. If I get a chance to go back, I'll have to try the chicken soup. The pulposa was great also. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - Sopa de Res con limón verde por sabor - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

One of the great local gems of NOVA. We recently got eight pupusas -- four loroco, two frijole, two pork. The family loved them. The slaw and sauce are delicious too. Pro-tip: get some side orders of carne to slice up and add to your pupusas! read more

I've eaten at Cerritos more times than I can count. They're fast, affordable, have a ton of options and the food tastes amazing. Even during the pandemic Cerritos opened their doors to sell their 'groceries' and I stocked up on rice, masa and dried beans. I wish they would share their rice and beans recipe...one can dream, lol. I feel like I've tried just about everything on their menu, to include all of their jugos. But, the favorites we keep going back to are the carne asada plate, burritos (chicken or steak - they're huge!), bean and cheese pupusas, fried yuca and chicharrón. I've never tried the soup but literally everyone orders it, so I need to give it a try soon. Our favorite juices are the maracuyá (passion fruit), mora (blackberry), and their ensalada fruita (fruit salad...yes this is a drink, but it comes with a ton of fruit you can eat it as well). The fruit salad has kind of a melon flavor to it, but kids love it! Customer service is always fast and friendly. Only negative: The parking lot sucks, gravel with tons of car-eating potholes, but there's always a line...the food is that good. Someone should start a gofundme for the parking lot though...it's THAT bad. read more

This place is phenomenal, the food is a delight The food of my country is delicious and without a doubt they have brought the seasoning from my lands El Salvador. read more

Don't be fooled by the location or inside! There is a reason this family business is always buzzing with to go orders and family's dining inside! Tacos, burritos, pupusas.... Delicious! read more

Food is always fresh here and service was fast. My go to for shrimp tacos and pupusas. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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This is authentic food in a well-used building off Route 50. At lunch it is packed with work trucks and vans which speaks to how good the food is. When I worked construction you knew good food and a good price. Cerritos is priced with the market BUT the food is amazing!! To be honest I was afraid of the tongue but it was recommended by the staff as something authentic to try. I had not had tongue that soft in years since traveling to Central America. It was delicious! Most of the time I have a pork or bean papusa and two steak tacos. It has never disappointed!! The people are super nice and the patrons at lunch are a bunch of the hardest working folks and super nice as we all waited for our food. read more

Amazing zucchini cheese pupusas, shrimp tacos and burritos! This place literally prints money with how much business and traffic they get. You wouldn't think to try this place if just seeing it from the outside. It's a hidden (not so much) gem. With how good the food is, they can have the interior look shabby and still do fine like they are. read more

Cerrito's Pupuseria - Shrimp tacos! Added veggies for $1 - Latin American Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Watch out, great food ahead! Found this gem and wow did the food ever knock it out! Not much to look at on the outside, but looks are deceiving. The inside is clean and inviting. Ordered the steak burrito. It was one of the best lunch burritos I have had in awhile. The steak was cooked perfectly and there were just the right amount of filling. I will definitely be back to try their pupusas and will post a review on them! read more

Great food and service, casual atmosphere, good vibes. We're definitely coming back! We ordered the hen soup - fantastic flavor! We also had a burrito and pupusa - loved those too! We saw someone order the seafood soup and that looked excellent - with large pieces of shrimp as well as crab claws. We're planning to try that as well when we return. read more

Amazing Savadoran food right off Route 50, who would've thunk it? Cerrito's Pupuseria is everything you would expect from a mom-and-pop type of joint, but way more better! The food is so flavorful and oh-so hearty, and the portions are huge! The grilled chicken and shrimp are grilled to perfection and the balance of flavors is just right. You actually do not feel heavy after having gorged on their generous sized portions because the food is clean and fresh. Pair any dish with a refreshing Tamarindo, and you are fueled for the day! Good thing they open at 8 am for those of you who must have a huge and plentiful breakfast for your busy day ahead! Did I mention the electronic juke-box on premises that plays all the Latino hits your heart could desire? While this place may not exactly be an up-scale, fine dining establishment, the quality of food is definitely 5-star! A definite winner in my book read more

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Amazingly delicious food. Tonight I had the fried fish, it reminded me of my childhood. The staff at Cerrito's is always friendly, kind and professional. read more

Such a cute place ! Service was great and food tasted authentic. We had pupusas and tacos and they were fresh and delicious. read more

Visited on a late Sunday morning. Quick service, quiet atmosphere. Had a veggie quesadilla - plenty of food for the price, and excellent. Gravel parking lot next to the restaurant. read more

Flavorful! Big Bang for the buck! The staff is super super friendly, flavors are top notch, prices are great and the portion sizes are perfect to eat on a weekend and celebrate Thankgiving any day of the year by napping the rest of the day..!!! This is a hidden gem, truly, that dishes out some great authentic South American delicacies, and the people working here work hard and always serve you with a smile on their face!!! Highly recommended if you are in the area- check them out..!! Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner..!!! read more

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Are you sick of the chains, fried chicken places, fast food, and mediocrity in the south riding/stone ridge area? I have been too but can always rely on Cerrito's. This place is authentic and has excellent food! Try the pupusas (bean and cheese is our family's fav), the steak or chicken tacos are excellent, carne asada is unbelievable, and the soups (hen or beef) are an experience. Been going here weekly for more than 6 years and have been a grateful customer. Don't be intimidated by the building, parking lot, or anything else. Everyone speaks English and is committed to serving a high quality meal. I can't say enough great things. read more

A stable hole in the wall restaurant off route 50. Ordered there many times and we usually stick to the usual. Haven't venture outside of what's good for us. Steak and shrimp tacos are good, loads of toppings and great bang for your buck. We love their fried fish platter and plantains. Big portions, served hot and fresh. Just for the food, I'd overlook the rest. The decor, the parking lot, the 7pm closing. Just come for the food and nothing else. read more