Come for the papusas!…read more Came by for lunch to try some menu items thinking it'll be quick as advertised. I would say the foods are pretty authentic though I would question the "fast". I had a 45 min break and the food took a good 30 minutes. We got the chicharron and cheese pupusas. Ordered 1 and ended up with 4, there's a small language barrier, pork tamales, and a burrito plate. I would probably only go back for the papusas. They were hot and fresh. Came with the pickled veges and sauce. Burrito was good and came covered with yummy cheese but left a bit to be desired. Located in a gas station you place your order at the counter and pay at the gas station register. There's one table but it was covered with merchandise. The gas station interior has always been very tight so definitely something they need to work on. You wouldn't be able to eat in comfortably.

Tacos are very good. Tried the papusa very good will definitely be coming back. Service was…read moreexcellent. Food was excellent. Now that I know they have a store in Auburn GA definitely going there to check them out.

Excellent Mexican food. Salsas are made in house. It's a hole in the wall with great selections of…read moreLatin American food.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in Athens, Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant should be at…read morethe top of your list. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place is a local favorite. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the menu offers a great selection of traditional Mexican dishes, along with a few Salvadoran influences that make it even more unique. One of the highlights of the evening was meeting the owner, Antonio Ramirez. Throughout the meal, he made his way around the restaurant, stopping at each table with a smile to ask how everything was and to make sure guests were enjoying themselves. That level of personal attention is becoming increasingly rare and speaks volumes about how much he cares about both the food and the customer experience. It's also obvious that the local college crowd has discovered this gem. There were plenty of students enjoying dinner, and it seemed like the margaritas were especially popular--particularly when Mom and Dad were picking up the tab! Fortunately, the margaritas are well worth it, with generous pours and plenty of options to choose from. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. Most importantly, the flavors felt authentic and homemade rather than the typical chain restaurant version of Mexican food.

Eat here at least once a month. Service is fast and attentive. The food comes out piping hot. The…read morepupusas in this place are authentic, a little crunchy on the outside, soft and gooey inside. Also, love the help yourself side of curtido (the spicy cabbage slaw). I usually just order a few of the chicharon and queso pupusas, and enjoy a tamarindo drink and watch a soccer game... but I plan to try the elote and maduros next time I'm in. Lots of parking out front, easy to find location.

I've been wanting good papusa's for a while. Finally made the 40 min drive and happy we did. I had…read more3 Papusa flavors. Chicharrone and Cheese. Bean and Cheese. Jalapeño and cheese. All of them were delicious! And the slaw!?! Don't get me started. I loved it and they put a generous sized jar on each table. Hubby had a steak dish and the meat had such an amazing flavor. We will definitely be back!

My favorite taco place in Greenville. Homemade taco shells, with a burst of flavor in every bite (…read moreI get the corn shells). I love the waitress here too. She's so nice and sweet. If you're around gville, or in town for a visit, you have to try them out!

Not a fan of anything here except for the pupusas. They're not the best but they're are good…read moreenough, decent size portion as well.

Just walking in sets the bar pretty high! Looks, sounds, and smells authentic. The groups eating at…read morethe 8-10 tables are from the region and the tables are full of food and drinks. I ordered Maduro's, a Loca, Pollo con Queso, and Mixta Pupusas, a sausage appetizer, tres leches cake, and horchata to go. No way I could eat it all in one sitting, so I've also got lunch tomorrow! The cabbage and red salsa add a ton of flavor to the pupusas.

I FINALLY got to try this place. So delicious! I tried three different flavored papusa, cheese,…read morebean and chicken. ZERO COMPLAINTS. The food was so flavorful, and clearly handmade and fresh. They were very kind and helpful with suggestions. Unfortunately I had it delivered so I cannot comment on the physical restaurant but I hope to remedy that soon. Definitely worth trying if you want something other than the usual fast food crap on the area.

Friendly, attentive staff…read more.. Pupusas are customizable with variety of ingredients... Economically priced menu...

100% recommend. They have some of the best food around and probably THE best tequila bar in town…read more Staff is always great and the vibe is amazing.

I haven't tried anything else other than the chicken tamales, and they are the best tasting of all…read moretamales I ever had! This was my second time ordering to go. Wish I could speak the language. The cashier didn't speak much English so I didn't try ordering something new, maybe next time!

This place is so good!! Our AuPair is from El Salvador and she says these are the best pupusa's…read morearound. The plantains are yummy too! We love this place. Totally worth a try!!

Came here as a recommendation after dealing with some car issues, We were seated right away on a…read moreWednesday for lunch. We shared a plate of their revueltas pupusas and a Yuca con chicharron plate. The dishes came out hot and fresh in under 10 minutes. Sides included a huge container of their cabbage slaw as well as a bottle the tomato dipping and hot sauces. Overall, we had a great experience. The staff were friendly and the space definitely gives family owned vibes. Would love to come again to support their lovely establishment and more of their fairly priced quality food!

True hole in the wall spot and absolutely fantastic. I got two tacos and a papusa and everything…read morewas spectacular. Literally no complaints, authentic, cheap, and delicious.

If you're looking for great tasting Salvadoran dishes you have to check out Papuseria Carla. In all…read moretransparency they do not taste like handmade/homemade Papusas in El Salvador but they do come close. The ambiance was vibrant. It's a bit small in the inside so I ordered my food to go. The wait time was about 20 minutes. I ordered three different types of Papusas (spinach, cheese, beans). I also ordered plantains. The price was ok. The prices for the plantains were a bit pricey for the amount received but the taste was solid.

A humble and authentic papuseria! The service is fast and hospitable, the staff is polite and…read morehelping. It is a small cafe and has limited seating. The cafe is neat and well kept. Their menu is extensive has something for everyone. Their papayas are served hot and fresh. Their smoothies are also great. They serf Nescafé which is amazing. Will definitely come back, highly recommend if in the area.

This is the closest Salvadoran restaurant to me from Cumming. My parents are Salvadoran so whenever…read moreI am craving some pupusas, I come here. My favorite are the pupusas de arroz. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with little details representing El Salvador. I think our server is also the cook that makes the pupusas so you can tell the food is authentic. I would say the ambiance is not as modern and the lighting is somewhat dim inside. Overall, I'll keep coming here whenever I miss a food from my parent's home!

Food is amazing , drinks the service was great, the ambiance was peaceful, I will come again more…read more times