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    El Banquete

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalvadoran
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    OMG! So good!!!! Felt like I was actually eating in another country as the food was so authentic.

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    slow asffff , it dont be busy at all & they b taking mad long to bring out the food. & b forgetting the drinks n all

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    Hole in the wall gem. Authentic. Fast service. Beef stew with rice and beans A+++. $8 lunches with plenty leftover.

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    Authentic delicious food that's super affordable.

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    4.1(17 reviews)
    12.7 mi
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    Authentic Taste of El Salvador - A Hidden Gem…read more We were on the hunt for authentic pupusas and struck gold with this small, hole-in-the-wall spot that delivers big on flavor and tradition. With an extensive menu full of classic Salvadoran options, we ultimately chose the pupusas revueltas, filled with chicharrón (pork rinds), frijoles (beans), and cheese. They were freshly made, so we did wait about 35 minutes--but it was absolutely worth it for the taste and quality. The accompanying green and red sauces were excellent complements, though a word to the wise: the red sauce (which is more orange in color) packs serious heat. If you love spicy food, you're in for a treat--but it might deserve a little PSA for the uninitiated! They also offer a wide selection of aguas frescas. I tried the jamaica (hibiscus juice), and it was refreshing and flavorful. The prices are very affordable, the portions generous, and beyond pupusas, the restaurant offers a variety of Salvadoran snacks, candies, chips, and even ice cream--perfect for anyone wanting to relive the flavors of home. A special thanks to Brenda, who curated a playlist of classic cumbia music that gave the whole experience a warm and nostalgic vibe. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot to anyone craving authentic Salvadoran food.

    Just tried La Casa De Las Pupusas for the first time. The staff was pleasant. The restaurant has…read moresome comfortable tables to sit at. They have a nice selection of pupusas, plus a full menu of entrees, an assortment of drinks, and a few dessert options. I ordered two pupusas revueltas, atol de elote, and tres leches cake. The pupusas were perfect, crisp with delicious filling. They're served with a fresh slaw and tasty sauce. The atol de elote was fantastic, served piping hot, it featured sweet corn flavor and a great mouthfeel. The tres leches cake was a wonderful version, the icing was great and the cake texture was perfect to absorb just the right amount of "leches". Prices were very reasonable. Looking forward to returning for more of the same dishes and to try the entrees!

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    4.6(31 reviews)
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    I ordered several pupusas and the calabacita relleno from here through Uber Eats. Prices were very…read morereasonable and the food arrived still very hot. My pupusas filled with cheese beans and loroco were very filling and the calabacita platter was the same. I definitely preferred the taste of the pupusas as the calabacita needed a strong sauce for taste so I ended up using the red and green salsas from the pupusas. However, even though I marked for utensils the restaurant did not provide me any. I don't know if that was a glitch in communications between Uber Eats and the restaurant, but it made it a pain to go hunting for plastic silverware at a quiet hotel.

    El Shaday is one of those Salvadoran food spots you can't stay away from. I eat there or order…read moredelivery at least five times a month -- that's how good it is. The food tastes like home: fresh, flavorful, and made with real love. Every dish hits, whether you're grabbing something quick or sitting down for a full meal. If you're craving authentic Salvadoran cooking, this is the place. -- @mojicafelixmiguel El Shaday is one of those Salvadoran food spots you can't stay away from. I eat there or order delivery at least five times a month -- that's how good it is. The food tastes like home: fresh, flavorful, and made with real love. Every dish hits, whether you're grabbing something quick or sitting down for a full meal. If you're craving authentic Salvadoran cooking, this is the place. -- @mojicafelixmiguel

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    4.1(36 reviews)
    12.1 mi
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    So so disappointed. A friend told me the pupusa were AMAZING here. They were okay. Nothing special…read more BUT the steak. Wow. I read the reviews when I was pulling up the menu and saw a photo of the steak. It looks delicious in the picture. So I ordered it to go. I get home and open the food. I have a dry & unseasoned steak. This meat was cooked for a dog to enjoy. I have never seen a place like this serve unseasoned meat. I am so disappointed I wasted my time and money here. I'll stick to la cascada in Nanuet Refer to the images below. You can tell which is which

    This place checks all the boxes for an authentic, family run, home-cooked experience. The menu is a…read moremishmash of printed page and handwriting, the staff and clientele are nearly all Spanish speaking, it is spotless for dirt and there is Mexican football on the telly. The food is good. It's not fancy, and that should keep the snobs away, but it has the essential combination of scent, visuals, taste and the inner warmth a cook who loves a dish can make. You can do the El Typico half chicken, tacos which my sons say are rocking, steak platters in all their various combinations, and these wee Jammie cake style pupusa things. A novelty for me, very popular in Latin America apparently, they are enclosed buckwheat pancakes with a choice of fillings. Some of which you've never heard of, so try them. This is grass roots cooking, and I am a fan. In a low sodium World, the tropical propensity for salt is punkette, the spice combinations are unfamiliar but pleasing. Part of the meal I ate was a little dry, but that's what the excellent salsa is for, and everyone at the table is coming back. There is no booze, which is a good thing in working mens establishments playing football, and the while the drinks selection is authentic it is limited. Expect to pay fifteen bucks a head per adult, leaving plenty of opportunity for a jumbo tip. Don't go if you are stuck up.

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    Salvadoreño - Santa Fe - Taquitos de camaron

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    4.0(21 reviews)
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    New spot alert! Ordered takeout from here and was pleasantly surprised. Suited for takeout but they…read morehave a few tables inside if you wanted to eat in. I ordered a chicken and mushroom with rice, some pupusas and their carne asada tacos. Pickup was easy and the lady chased me down outside to make sure I got the plantains which was left out of the bag. It was super cold out so I appreciated that she came out in her t shirt lol. The food overall was really good, authentic and I think I enjoyed the tacos the most. The chicken and mushroom was tasty and the pupusas were good. I'm not s huge fan of pupusas usually but figured I'd give it a try. Really good food and not breaking the bank for dinner. I'll be back!

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