This restaurant is now located in the old AIB College building so there's plenty of seating inside…read morewith window views of downtown DSM. Everything seems to be made fresh. They had constant DoorDash orders. The prices are so affordable and you don't need much to fill you up. I got the pork and cheese pupusa and my husband got the jalapeño one with fresh jalapeños and cheese. He loved it. We love the spicy slaw and pickled onions. The shrimp and cheese empanada is so filling and flavorful. Definitely give this place a try. We've never been disappointed and it's very authentic in flavor.

The food was cheap, authentic, and fantastic. Love little hole in the wall restaurants with great,…read moreauthentic ethnic food. This one is tucked away in a little strip mall.

My husband and I went to have dinner and it was great. My…read morehusband had the fried whole fish and it came with about 5 jumbo shrimp, and french fries. I had the pork chop with rice. Both came with a salad on the platters and fresh, hot homemade tortillas. It was excellent service and food.

Yes the service takes some time most of the time, but when you get your food you can tell it was…read moremade to order and its super fresh

Cozy, unassuming, has an excellent homey feel and amazing food. Great service, generous portions…read morefor the prices. We had Ranchero Steak, chicken tamale, and tried each of the Pupusas. All delicious. Their coleslaw is fire. We always ask for extra so we can enjoy it on everything. If you get stressed about tight parking like I do, park on the street

La Cuscatleca Restaurant…read more This place is a must if you're craving authentic Salvadoran food! They're famous for their pupusas, and for good reason -- the ajo (garlic) pupusa is absolutely mouth-watering. We also tried the Antojito sampler, which came with empanadas, tamal, pastelitos, and plátanos -- each item was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The service was friendly, and the food came out hot and fresh. I will definitely eat here again!

I met friends here and had no idea what to expect as I normally don't choose Salvadoran food. The…read morebuilding can easily be overlooked in the old AIB building, up the hill from Gray's Lake. There was plenty of seating and a fantastic view of Des Moines to the north. I didn't go out on the patio but I bet the sunsets are awesome out there. The 50's diner vibe was cool but in no way matched the food. Anyway, as for the food. I tried a cheese and a pork pupusa. The cheese was fantastic with just the right amount of cheese oozed out and grilled crispy. They were served with 2 kinds of spicy slaw (curtido?), one cabbage based and one onion based. They had some heat to them but you get to serve yourself the amount that you want, kind of family style. Two pupusas ($3 each), a coke in a glass bottle and I was full all for less than $10! I would go back just to watch and see if I was supposed to eat these with my fork or pick them up with my hands. I did a little of both.

Loved this! This is a little whole In the wall. They have…read morefixed it up and it looks great! The food all tasted great and had ffwrent texture and levels of spice. We tried the chimera, cassava fries with pork, pupusa, and pastillos .loved everything. Curtido was great. Red sauce was not too spciyz

The food was so good and authentic!! Service was good, only speak Spanish though, so be prepared…read more It was worth me stumbling though the menu. Will be back soon!

Full of flavor! Loved everything! I had pupusa, tamale and pastelitos. Tamale was chicken and very…read moremoist. It was full of veggies and chicken. Pastelitos were beef and they had great flavor full of beef and veggies. Pupusa with chicken and mixed were both excellent and huge. Red sauce and a great kick but not too much. Curtido was excellent and I ate it with everything. I will bring my family back!

I haven't been to this location but I am so glad we stopped. They used to be on New York and 2nd…read moreAve and it is great food at both locations. Pupusa, tamale, casiomiento, and guac were great!

This was my first time here, and i definately recommend this place. The meats abd veggies that we…read morehad were all super fresh, and the prok chops were top notch.

This little Salvadoran Pupuseria has opened in the old Rincon Catracho's location. The Pupusas are…read moredelicious. I recommend the Spinach. Pupusas come with salsa and cabbage salad/slaw. Very inexpensive.

One of the spots I like to hit up when I'm in town. Close to…read morewhere I train so it always tastes better when you are starving. Great service and great tasting food!

Service was quick. The restaurant is small and authentic. The horchata was watered down but the…read morelengua and Birria tacos were great!!

Always gives us both sauces. Best papusas and comes with radish and cabbage salad. Takes a few…read moreminutes but well worth it.

Wow! FANTASTIC. One beef taco and one papusa later and I am SO happy we stopped here. Friendly…read moreservice. Fast prep. Picnic table to eat at. Amazing fresh food and authentic. I appreciate authentic. They even offered the watered down version of hot sauce since I probably look like I can't handle their real stuff. Love the real stuff and would totally ask them to make me some so I can take it home. Stop here if you love authentic food truck experiences. You will like it. Will definitely return. Prices super reasonable. How do they make tacos this good? I can't come close at home. Another reason to eat out at night. Perfection! Gracias.