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    El Cafetalito

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Stephanie B.

    I've driven past this unassuming little spot for years--always hearing people rave about it, always thinking, "Yeah, I'll try it one day." Well, let me tell you: one day finally came, and I'm kicking myself for not coming sooner. At first glance? Tiny parking lot, barely noticeable storefront, and the only noise inside is a dramatic telenovela echoing in the dinning area like someone's getting slapped in slow motion. One server, juggling 13 tables like a seasoned pro. I peek into the kitchen and see a señora who could've been cloned from my abuelita--hair up, apron on, face of quiet intensity. That's when I thought, "Okay, this meal is either going to change my life or ruin my afternoon." Spoiler alert: it changed my life. Garlic. Shrimp. Carne asada. Even the beans tasted like they had a secret family recipe handed down by generations of flavor goddesses. I left full, happy, and already planning my order for next time like a strategist preparing for battle. Was the service lightning fast? No. But if you're craving drive-thru speed and microwave flavor, this ain't your place. Me? I believe in waiting for greatness. Would you rush your abuelita in the kitchen? Exactly. Sit down. Be humble. And let the magic happen.

    PUPUSAS SO GOOD IT'S GONEEE
    Cat Q.

    siempre tan bueno que es BUSS. La placa está despejada y el servicio es de primer nivel, me encanta estar aquí!!!!

    Place is really a go to small place with lots of options! They're known for their pupusas. They have a special on Mondays. But you must mention you want the special pupusas or they're gonna charge you full price. Very tasty. Good portions. They have one of the best salsas i have tried. Spicy! Staff is friendly and quick. This place never gets old

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    Had pupusas and plantains and I'll be going back for more. Very friendly folks and I think they have two locations.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious food , ordered a gallina soup to go tastes home made , services was a 1 start but I was there for the food .

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    1 year ago

    I love this place it's down the street from my job I'll come here to get lunch sometimes and it's always good.

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    Ordered Pupusas and they were great, the pupusas are large. The price was very reasonable and the service was excellent.

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    I have been gatekeeping this business because it's my go-to pupusa spot and I'm here to make it…read moreright. The pupusas here are so freaking good. Not too greasy, just the right amount. My favorite thing to get is the Rapidito. It comes with two smaller size pupusas (but still pretty big IMO, a side of frijoles, and platano frito!!! You can request the pupusas with ANY filling. It hits the spot! I get that to go for lunch. It comes with curtido - so good - and salsa. It's one of those comfort foods, ya know? Pupusas isn't the only thing they sell, either. They have a full menu of a variety of food. I've never actually ate there. The dining hall is quite big and looks comfortable. I see older folk there so you know it's good. They have TVs and I'm not sure if they have a full bar but they serve something. I spotted plantain chips in a bag on top of a case of pan dulce that looked good too. I feel like this would be a nice spot to chill, have good food and a beer or something. Today, I ordered two Rapiditos on the Yelp app but it didn't let me choose the filling of the pupusas, so I called. They knew exactly what I was talking about. They told me they'd tell la Señora. Do they have someone's grandma back there making pupusas?! No wonder they're so good! And she hustles, too, because when I got there, I sat down ready to wait but they were packing up my order. Took less than 5 minutes!

    Service is not the best, the food is ok but they charge too much in automatic gratuity for what you…read moreget. My meal was around 50 and my total was almost 80 and they never came to check on us, I had to get up and ask for stuff constantly at the counter. If youre going to eat there I would order ahead to go pay and sit down because if they see a large group they have a huge fee even if its a baby or kids who aren't eating

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    4.1(13 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    As a Salvadoran who grew up eating pupusas in El Salvador, I can confidently say this place is the…read morereal deal. The pupusas here are as close as it gets to the ones back home--perfectly handmade, with just the right balance of masa, filling, and that comforting crisp on the outside. The curtido is fresh, tangy, and not overly sour, and the salsa complements everything just right. It's rare to find a restaurant outside El Salvador that captures the flavor and heart of our food, but this one does. The attention to detail and authenticity truly made me feel at home. If you've never tried pupusas before, this is the perfect place to start. And if you're Salvadoran like me, you'll appreciate how close to home these flavors really are. Highly recommend--it's as good as it can get outside El Salvador!

    I was in the mood for some pupusas and saw that this restaurant had good ratings. I decided to call…read moreand make a pick up order. Upon ordering, I was informed that it would be 25 min max for some food. I entered the restaurant 30 minutes after to wait an extra 20 minutes for the food. The minute I entered, I saw the cook barley starting my order. I was hoping it wasn't mine and mine was done but I was wrong. It was indeed my order being started. It was also very expensive. Each pupusa is $4.75. Although relatively large, they were pretty salty. I was surprised they had carne asada pupusa and wanted to try that. Those were $6!!! And very very salty. I did not finish it. The curtido looked old as well. I hate when I waste a good amount of money and am dissatisfied with my food. Feels robbed. Overall, glad I tried it, I won't be going back.

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    Carne asada y queso pupusa. Delicious!!!!

    El Cafetalito - salvadoran - Updated October 2026

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