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    Platanos
    Will K.

    You would never guess there is a cozy little restaurant tucked between a row of neighborhood shops. Honestly, if I had not mapped it out beforehand, I probably would have driven right past it and cried later. So why did we end up here? It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, we had just wrapped up some activities in Redwood City, and we were in that "we are hungry but do not know what we want" phase. Living on the east side of the bay, I really miss good Hispanic food on this side, so Yelp became my best friend for the day. After a quick search this hidden gem popped up. Parking was a little tricky at first, but I took it as a test of fate. Just as I turned in front of the restaurant, a single street parking spot opened up right there. I pulled in and decided it was destiny. This place was meant for us. The menu is not huge, but the options are interesting, and the real star of the show is the pupusas. Make sure you ask about the special of the day. I have been here twice now. The first time I had caldo de pollo. The second visit I ordered caldo de res. Both were hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. Each bowl came with a scoop of tasty rice and two plain pupusas that did not stay plain for long. My kids went straight for the cheese and chicken pupusas and demolished them. My boss, also known as my wife, loved her garlic and pork pupusas, especially after adding some of the red salsa, which has just the right amount of kick, and a pile of pickled cabbage. I tried to steal a bite, but parenting karma showed up and I was left with the kids plain cheese pupusas. Still delicious, but not quite the same. They also brought out complimentary fried yuca with beans, which was such a nice touch. We ordered the yuca fries with chicharrones as well, and that plate is a serious meal. Fried yuca, lightly pickled cabbage, extra crispy chicharrones, and a generous drizzle of that savory red salsa. My my my, by the end I was one bite away from rolling myself out the door. The vibe is warm and relaxed, and the staff are genuinely friendly. By the second visit we already felt like regulars. We truly enjoyed our time here, and it feels great to support a small local business like this. We will definitely be back. Next time I am getting my own order of garlic and pork pupusas so I do not have to negotiate with the kids or my wife.

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    Priscilla R.

    Solid Salvadoran restaurant. Their horchata reminds me of what my grandma used to make. It's not at all like Mexican horchata but I like it better that way. The house chips are unique. They're made of thick tortillas cut into strips that are crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside served with bean dip. The yuca fries were good but I wasn't a fan of the chipotle dip. It went well better with the house bean dip. The platanos were ripe and soft. I prefer them a little less ripe but they were still tasty. The pupusas are small they suggest 2-3 per person for a reason. I got chicharon con queso. They were flavorful but they weren't close to the best pupusas I've tried elsewhere. Overall a good spot if you're in the mood for Salvadorean food. The service was average out drinks took a long time and came after the food arrived. The place itself is nice and clean.

    Andrea V.

    A new Salvadoran restaurant. The place has a nice, pleasant atmosphere, and the decor is modern. The service was efficient and fast, and the food was the best part. it was delicious, with authentic flavors!

    Pupusas
    Cecile B.

    The menu is fairly slim, which I actually appreciated. Coupled with the very reasonable prices, my friend and I were able to sample most of the menu We didn't love the horchata, which tastes very different from the Mexican horchata we were used to, but the food was all pretty good. We got three pupusas (calabaza, ajo y queso, and revuelta), which honestly tasted somewhat similar. I actually preferred the first two, as the revuelta came with a small portion of ground pork and noticeably less cheese. I'd recommend getting pupusas with apps (like the pastelitos/empanadas) for more variety Our favorite item was actually the complementary chips with the bean dip! The main downside is it took over an hour for us to get served our food -- the owner was very apologetic and explained some of their staff was out, but we also never received the Yuca fries we'd ordered.

    Breakfast pupusas with the pickles, and a side of horchata
    Alice C.

    Beautiful space in the part of Middlefield Road with tons of delicious Central American food. Street parking is hard to come by but there's a parking lot 2 blocks down if you need it. It's not particularly busy on the Sunday we showed up, but the space is small and there's always 2-3 tables occupied. We wanted some pupusas so we both opted for the breakfast pupusas with an egg and some extra chunky tomato sauce on top of it. While we waited, we also got yucca fries and bean dip on the house -- those are pretty tasty! And I got a horchata that is more nutty than the Mexican ones, which tasted familiar, like Taiwanese traditional nut milks. The pupusas came hot and crispy, and they are quite huge! I couldn't finish the 2 that I got, but they were quite tasty. I liked the one with meat a bit more than the garlic cheese one. Even though they aren't crispy anymore when I reheated them the next day, I feel the flavors got even better. All in all, it isn't mind blowing (there are other pupusa places I do love), but it's super comfortable to sit in and the service is nice. Would definitely come back again!

    Mark A.

    Super high quality popusas, the best I've had by far. The cabbage and salsa pairing take it to the next level! Can't wait to go back.

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    Annie A.

    Ridiculously good and authentic tasting meaning not oily or too salty. Was a great comfort to walk by the kitchen and seeing all the tias making the food from scratch. I think I'll have to say this is the best Salvadoran food I've ever tasted! Must go back!

    Pupusas

    The food was great!!! I tried all flavors of pupusas except the queso y ajo. Everything was great! I also got the pastelitos and empanadas de leche. Definitely coming back. Parking is tricky since it's pretty limited.

    Tortilla Fries
    Jasper L.

    Been back 3 more times! Every time I'm impressed with the quality of food and care put into preparation (everything always tastes freshly cooked, with good ingredients and just the right balance of seasonings) Churros were amazing, would highly recommend. Super freshly fried, not under seasoned, but also not overly sweet. chocolate, strawberries, and ice cream brings it all together. Whole fried fish special is not always available, but was undoubtedly awesome. The rice was cooked in some sort of broth to be tender, and then was fried up pilaf style, which was delicious. Also, the bathroom was very clean, nicely decorated, and even lightly perfumed with some scent sticks. Every time I come here, I leave looking forward to the next time I'll be back!

    Caldo de gallina
    Aida G.

    Great new place in RWC! Nice ambiance, good food and great service! I will be coming back with friends!

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    Myrna A.

    The food was great. We had pupusas revueltas and appetizers of Yuka fries with this great tasting sauce. We also got some fries with beans and cheese as complementary. Oh and OMG the horchata was so good!! It didn't taste watered down or anything it was delicious! Server was very kind and attentive to us. And the inside is small and intimate. I loved their little sauce containers and plates it was as very nice.

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    Jenica P.

    came across this hole in the wall in Redwood City & this is definitely a go-to spot if you're in the mood for pupusas. right off the bat, you'll notice that everything on the menu is priced fairly. each pupusa is only $4.50, despite which flavor you order (you can select from 9 different ones). my personal favorite was the Ajo, which was the most flavorful out of the ones we ordered! 2-3 pupusas was the perfect portion, which they recommend as well. the yuca fries & empanadas de leche dessert were also great, although the custard was a bit thick. the ambiance inside is nice & cozy; there is also no lot, only street parking.

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    Food was amazing and the portions were fairly large! I was sad that a few items were not available upon our arrival though.

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    Excellent food, amazing and friendly service - comfortable and clean. Highly recommended.

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    0.7 mi
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    I love coming here! I usually order the chicharrón con queso pupusas, and they are absolutely…read moredelicious. The flavor is amazing, and I totally enjoy them every time I visit. The staff are always pretty nice and welcoming, and the prices are very reasonable. They sell other foods too, but honestly, I come here just for the pupusas because they're that good!

    3.5 This restaurant is in a small shopping center. The…read morerestaurant front has a spelling of Cipotes, no Z. Let me start off by saying this place isn't going to win you over with their friendly service. They didn't greet me, they simply asked if I ordered already. I placed my order and was told 30 mins. I sat and waited for my to go order. The establishment is clean and decorated with Salvadoran flags and art. The woman behind the counter muttered something but I couldn't hear her so I asked " perdón" (excuse me?) and she didn't bother to turn around to face me and said they didn't have empanadas. No biggie. They hadn't charged me yet. My order was ready in about 20 mins or so, but to be honest I should have ate it there because when I got my order it was HOT!! But because I was traveling 1.5 hours away it wasn't as hot but still warm when I arrived home. When I went up to pay for my order it was super awkward as the women didn't say a word. I thanked her and walked away with my order. The pupusas are ok, I do like that they aren't greasy but do seem to be heavy on the masa. The curtido and salsa are really good! The yuca con chicharrón was good, the yuca could have used flavor. I usually boil mine with seasoning and then fry it but I notice most restaurants just toss in the frozen yuca to fry. The chicharrón is what made this dish. Wherever they are getting their chicharrón or if they are making it, they got that part down right! It's really yummy.

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    4.9(10 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    I heard so many great things about this place that I had to try it myself. There's not too many…read morehigh quality pupuserias around here, but this is a stand out. It's a food truck parked on the street near the corner of the shopping center nearby. Parking was pretty easy on the street or in the nearby shopping center. Don't expect an area to eat or tables unless you're gonna walk down to the shopping center or take it to go as most people do. The staff was very friendly and full of smiles, and I was able to order with my broken Spanish. Food: I wanted to try a variety of pupusas so got the Revueltas, spinach with cheese, and lorocco with cheese. All were very tasty and I would love to try the rest of the menu as well. My favorite by far is the pupusa Revueltas. This is as close to authentic Salvadoran you can get until you try the local cheeses in El Salvador.

    Saw the great reviews and knew I would have to swing on by to satiate my craving for authentic…read morepupusas, since I was driving by anyway. Good decision. I ordered 4, all different, plus 3 pastor tacos. After I placed the order, he told me it would be about 15 minutes, great sign since it meant they would be freshly made. The pupusas were all $4 each and simply delicious. Loved the flavor of them and the curtido. I sent out a whatsapp to the family to have them all drop by to try these. Far better than most places around here that I've tried.

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    3.8(410 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Stopped by here as I was craving a burrito. $18 for a super burrito with not even grilled chicken…read moreavailable is not worth it. The only option was shredded chicken which looked VERY dry and with no flavor. When you walk in its hard to distinguish where to order from considering your typical menu is NOT where it should be. The ladies are hard at work and it took some time to even notice someone wanting to order. She was rude to tell me thats it coming when the other worker asked to confirm my order number. I have to say the burrito took FOREVER to make. I also noticed they use the same spatula to stir different meats on the grill. A huge red flag if you do not eat beef!! ALSO the lady who took my order didnt wear gloves to grab the burrito off the grill. I don't know it this is normal but the menu doesnt show the prices of the items on the big board which can really throw you off on what you want vs what you can honestly afford. Not for me personal but to those who are being mindful of what to order. The previous reviews don't lie. Would I come back here again? Absolutely not!

    3 stars overall as the quality has gone down significantly…read more I used to love this spot, as their burritos were solid and regular burrito used to be $8 and super was 10 or so. But now their burrito cost have gone up to $15 but the taste has declined which is a bummer I have tried their papusas as well, and those are okay. I would get their shrink burrito, or their carne burrito; both of those I loved before. Their customer service is okay, they are more of a serve yourself type of place - nothing wrong with that. I just wish the flavor was the same and they cooked their carne more and didn't leave it grizzly (where it's chewy, which used to not be a problem)

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