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El Cafetalito

4.3 (207 reviews)
ModerateSalvadoran
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Mi Pueblo Salvadoreño - Lunch Specials! Pacayas Envueltas- Mon-Fri only at Mi Pueblo Salvadoran Restaurant in East Los Angeles.

Mi Pueblo Salvadoreño

4.8(70 reviews)
1.1 mi

Best shrimp pupusas! it is a small place feel with a worthwhile flavor. Highly recommend!read more

My boyfriend is Salvadoran, so we're always on the hunt for great pupusas and yuca frita. We…read moreusually make the drive to North Hollywood, but decided to give this place a try--and it definitely did not disappoint! We started with the ensalada, which was refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. For pupusas, we ordered the revueltas, loroco con queso, and frijol con queso. We tried both corn and rice dough, and honestly, both were delicious. My personal favorite was the frijol con queso with the rice dough- so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The yuca frita was exactly how it should be: crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. The chicharrón was cooked perfectly as well, and the homemade green salsa that the sweet lady helping us made was the perfect addition. She was so kind, welcoming, and always had a friendly smile, which made the experience even better. Another thing that really stood out was how clean the restaurant is. It's spacious, with plenty of seating whether you're coming with a large group, your family, or just stopping by for a meal on your own. We absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back. Next time we're bringing my Salvadoran in-laws- I have a feeling this place will get their authenticity approval too! Spanish! :) Mi novio es salvadoreño, así que siempre estamos en busca de unas buenas pupusas y una rica yuca frita. Normalmente vamos hasta North Hollywood, pero decidimos probar este lugar y, la verdad, ¡no nos decepcionó para nada! Empezamos con la ensalada, que estaba deliciosa, fresca y con el toque perfecto de dulzura. Pedimos pupusas de revueltas, loroco con queso y frijol con queso. Probamos unas de masa de maíz y otras de masa de arroz, y las dos estaban buenísimas. Mi favorita fue la de frijol con queso; tenía muchísimo sabor y estaba perfectamente preparada. La yuca frita estaba en su punto: crujiente por fuera y suave por dentro. El chicharrón también estaba perfectamente cocinado, y la salsa verde casera que preparó la señora que nos atendió fue el complemento perfecto. Ella fue muy amable, atenta y siempre nos recibió con una sonrisa, lo que hizo que la experiencia fuera aún mejor. Otra cosa que realmente me llamó la atención fue lo limpio que está el restaurante. Además, es bastante amplio, con mucho espacio para sentarse, ya sea que vayas con un grupo grande, con tu familia o incluso si vas a comer solo. Nos encantó este lugar y definitivamente vamos a regresar. La próxima vez traeremos a mis suegros, que son salvadoreños, y estoy casi segura de que también le darán su sello de autenticidad.

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Mar y Tierra Pupuseria y Restaurant

4.0(101 reviews)
1.9 mi

Swank music, gives the dine in experience a festive tropical atmosphere. The dining area is roomy…read morewith 3 tvs. We got our pupusas & pastelios carne (3) per order. Food is made fresh to order! We're getting it to go... be patient bc it takes prep & cook time. We generally toast them more at home. Extra yummy, the cortido & salsa were right on point. I'm glad this establishment has survived Covid, the current recession & they are still making great pupusas that are good size! Mucho Gracias

When we walked in, there was someone at the counter who neither greeted nor acknowledged us. We…read morelooked around, found a table, and sat down. After several minutes, one of my brothers got up to get menus, and we still had not been approached by a server. During our wait, the employees appeared to be having a great time amongst themselves talking, laughing, and enjoying each other's company while we waited to be acknowledged. After about 15-20 minutes, a woman finally came to our table and asked, "Are you ready?" Her manner was very forward, but we placed our order. At the time, we didn't think too much about the long wait or the lack of service because we were busy talking, laughing, and joking around like brothers do. The restaurant appeared busy with takeout orders, which may have contributed to the delay. Our food arrived about 15 minutes later, and this is where the experience changed considerably. We ordered pupusas, tamales, and three main dishes: the Salvadoran chile relleno, beef guisado, and beef with onions. I have to say, the food was very good. The guisado and beef with onions were prepared with a traditional pumpkin, sesame seed, and tomato-based sauce that was rich and full of flavor. The handmade tortillas added an especially nice touch and complemented the dishes beautifully. The curtido served with the pupusas was also excellent. Overall, the food was well prepared, authentic, and full of flavor. Based on the food alone, I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. However, when I got home and finally read the reviews, I was surprised to see that many other customers had experienced similar issues with poor service and rude or unwelcoming employees. What concerns me most is that these complaints appear to have been consistent for quite some time, with little apparent improvement. The restaurant also currently has a "C" rating. This is unfortunate because this restaurant clearly has the potential to be an excellent eatery. The food demonstrates that there is real talent in the kitchen, but good food can only take a restaurant so far. I would strongly encourage the owner and management to address the customer service issues, improve how guests are greeted and treated, and take the recurring feedback seriously. If the service matched the quality of the food, this could be a truly outstanding restaurant.

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El Cafetalito - 3 combination plate and pork and cheese pupusa

El Cafetalito

4.7(21 reviews)
4.4 mi

So underrated! Delicious Salvadorean and Mexican food!!…read more They first served chips with salsa, which was good and not too spicy. Later they also brought big fluffy tortillas, which I believe are the Salvadorean style tortillas. They are super soft, so fresh and fluffy. Pupusas They were huge!!! So flavorful and tasty. I tried the revueltas (cheese, fried pork, and beans) and the queso con jalapeno (cheese with jalapeno). Everything just melted in my mouth. I didn't expect the jalapeno one to have so much flavor too. The pupusas are my favorites out of everything I tried. Beef taco I tried this à la carte with the crunchy taco shell and shredded beef. There is a lot of filling (lettuce, tomato, and cheese) and the beef is tender. Not too greasy, not too dry. Love the crunchiness of the taco shell. The tacos are usually sold in twos with rice and beans. Carne Asada Plate The carne asada was very tender. Also comes with beans, simple salad, rice, and lemon wedge. There was no wait to get seated. Lots of seats and tables. They also have a TV with a movie playing. Service was good! Glad the server also has a sense of humor haha. The food took 15-20 minutes, which isn't too bad. The interior has a traditional Mexican aesthetic. Feels homey. The parking lot is not super big, but I had no problems parking on a Sunday. I would come back and recommend!

Came to this restaurant me and the family were craving pupusa, found this little restaurant on yelp…read morenot too far from home went to check it out drove up. There is parking space in front not a lot. It is kind of tough to get to since it's in a main street area, but there is parking inside restaurant is really comfortable very clean. Customer service was amazingly friendly helpful. Patient order some pupusa's to go. The food was really great. Very delicious. You can tell they take their time making their food. Will definitely come back and try something else next time if you're in town or looking for some good pupusa, I would recommend this place.

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