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    El Cafetalito

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Denise S.

    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

    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!!!!

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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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    We always order pupusas here and they're so delicious.

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    Lo'roko Pupuseria & Grill - Platanos Fritos con Frijol y Crema

    Lo'roko Pupuseria & Grill

    4.0(808 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    This place has it all. I used to come all the time when I worked in Downey. It's a small mom and…read morepop restaurant and I think I've ran into the owners a few times and they're wonderful people. Service is always on point but the FOOD. man. They have something for everyone. breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. They have food from all over South America... its hard to pick a favorite. I mean I guess you'd assume that pupusas are their bread and butter and you wouldn't be wrong.... but everything is good. I love their tamles, their atole, lomo saltado, sopas, alfajores?!?!?! man. They even have simple meals that even kids would enjoy like your typical hamburgers and what not. I love their curtido that comes with the pupusas. not too tart, not too salty, perfectly seasoned, crunchy, and refreshing. Portions are always generous and filling. They do dine in, take out, and delivery. eat what you want, wherever you want. really the perfect choice for dinner or a quick lunch. or a snack. Super chill environment, plenty of parking... they really make it easy. I gotta try their whole fried fish dishes next time. Check them out and support a small business!

    1st time and went for lunch. it's pretty spacious. Service was meh. No smile, no "welcome" just…read morebasic. Food was good. Ordered the bistec encebollado, pollo a la plancha and 2 pupusas. The bistec encebollado was good and tender but the meat had a lot of fat. It would have been nice if they trimmed it. It was served with white rice and beans. The pollo was good also. It was hubby's plate. He enjoyed it. I thought it was a little too salty for my taste but edible. Pupusas: mixed and queso con jalapeño. I enjoyed the mixed one. It had more flavor. The other tasted like pure cheese. The size was decent and good curtido and salsa. Overall maybe would consider coming back. A little pricey. Most plates started at $20. Plenty of parking.

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    Lo'roko Pupuseria & Grill - Sitting area

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    Luna Maya Grill - Pupusas

    Luna Maya Grill

    3.4(292 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    Pupusas here are very good, the rice alone is to die for. It's affordable. It's very busy, but the…read moreturn around for tables is fast. Highly recommend

    We always come here but sadly things changed. The food is still good,…read more the chicharrón is overcooked and stale. Ambience is still good. Service: sadly very disappointing. I was a waitress and didn't throw dishes, menus and utensils to the customers ( running to bring things, making a noise by putting the dishes on the table and rushing to leave the table). They bring appetizers with no extra plates to serve. Missing orders so what's the point of rushing us to order when they don't bring the items. Asking all the time what is needed on the table which items needed are common sense/ routine to serve a table. Waitress talking to customers over other tables... I like to tip service above 30% but sadly I didn't feel it this time. If you are new I will understand if you kindly let the customers know ahead of time. With all being said, this was not acceptable customer service. I will continue supporting our Salvadoreans Restaurants but please improve the service. Life is tough, living costs is high, we are still eating out and supporting our Salvadoreans Restaurants fellows, be thankful that you waitress have a job. Many are unemployed and wishing to have a job. I really understand customer service and serving are not easy tasks. Each day is a new beginning hope tomorrow customers will be delighted for your service.

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    Sivar Treats  - hechas frescas por orden

    Sivar Treats

    4.5(352 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    I went on a 4 mile walk on the Whittier Greenway Trail, and decided to treat myself to some pupusas…read moreon my way back. I had a pupusa revuelta and a pupusa de frijol y queso. Both hit the spot. The pupusas were fresh (I could hear them being made) and they had aguas frescas, my favorite de melón. I think I'll Make this a habit :)

    Sivar treats used to be a great place to eat, and the customer service was friendly. However, the…read morelast three times we've ordered the quality of the food and service has taken a turn for the worst. I let it go the first time when they got my order wrong and the tamales de pisque were super salty. Anyone can have an off day. The second time they got my order wrong again, but it was late and I didn't have the energy to make a fuss. However, tonight, they gave me the wrong pupusas and the platanos were burned. When I called back and politely let them know, the young lady on the phone seemed to be annoyed that I brought it up and dismissively told me to bring the food back. No basic courtesy, like we apologize for the inconvenience. When I got to the restaurant she rolled her eyes and took the food back in cold silence. The manager came out and again, no apology. I don't expect much, just basic recognition and common courtesy. I will not be eating here again and I caution you, that they do not value and respect customers enough to provide basic courtesy. **********+ Thank you, we appreciate your response and willingness to make things right. The only thing my wife and I ask is that you genuinely have a discussion with your employees and remind them that 99 percent of your customers are your neighbors, and we all want you to succeed. Here in Whittier, we have so many great dining options, so when we choose you, it means something. We will try again in a few months and we look forward to posting an update. Wishing you the very best. Sergio & Cristina

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    Sivar Treats  - Pupusas up to 23 flavors of pupusas

    Pupusas up to 23 flavors of pupusas

    Sivar Treats  - This is my favorite restaurant now.  The service is always the best from Andrea .  The food always delicious.

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    This is my favorite restaurant now. The service is always the best from Andrea . The food always delicious.

    El Cafetalito - salvadoran - Updated May 2026

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