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    El Calentano

    4.3 (32 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Lyly T.

    The people were very friendly and nice and I wouldn't mind the price change for the asada fries (~$1, from $9.50 to $10.99) but for literally half the original portion I'm very disappointed. $10.99 worth? No. I spent $14 here.

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    Rachel C.

    Food was superb, fresh and made to order. When I first walked in there was someone's abuelita sitting at the table doing needle point. She spoke and smiled so big and sweet. I felt like home right then. The gentleman and other female worker were both kind and beyond nice. I felt some welcomed. It's clean and has plenty of space to dine in. We ordered to go and it was delicious. 3 bucks for a quality pupusa I'm in.

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    Michele N.

    Food was delicious, service was friendly. We ordered the parrillada , menudo, pancake breakfast, pupusa and even there flan. All were equally delicious.

    Marlin Taco
    Camilla T.

    My fave Mexican & Salvadoran restaurant! This is a small mom & pop restaurant in Gardena, off of Van Ness and Marine. If you drive too fast, you might miss it! Service is always 10/10. Business here is slow, but I'm going to help them attract more people here! If I had to describe the food, I'd just say if you came with a group of friends, all you'd see js people shaking their heads and widening their eyeballs at how delicious the food is here lol You have to get pupusas here, it's what they're known for. Next, I'd recommend their tacos. Specifically the Marlin tacos. 11/10 would recommend! Everything I've had here is amazing! I ordered the Calentano plate today with Fish instead of asada... BOMB. Anyways, love the family that owns this restaurant! Go try it for yourself!

    Service is great, food is a joke 15.00 for nothing but caldo menudo.. Juanita's can would of been better .. That's all that came in my bowl .. Puro caldo!

    Very good service, the food was delicious, and it's a family owned business. I ordered a gallina india a Salvadoran plate very yummy.

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    Natalia D.

    Good quality food! Todo una Belleza! Nice owners ! Small place left a huge impact! I will be coming here every time I want mariscos

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    I'm so glad I came back to try this place after a change in ownership, highly recommend this place, the food is great and made fresh, and is well seasoned (carne asada). I will definitely come back and tell others to try this spot. The service was also great too, workers were friendly and welcoming. There is indoor seating, please don't forget to bring cash. Also I learned I can order anything on the menu at all times of the day. Here is an additional menu I noticed was missing on this Yelp page.

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    3 months ago

    Could be better. Prices online were inaccurate. Six tacos, no salsa, and menudo cost 47 total.

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    7 months ago

    Food is made by hand, fresh as you order. Small family owned business with great customer service & even better food!

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    Great food with super friendly service. Nice patio seating. Papusas, huarchas and tortas are delicious. Cozy diner setting inside.

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    3 years ago

    Food is savory and delicious. Very pleasantly surprised. Great customer service! We'll be back.

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    4 years ago

    Underrated authentic Hispanic food. Not going to regret coming here. Flavors burst in your mouth! Delicious!

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    La comida muy sabrosa , negocio manejado por una familia muy amable , todo muy limpio , altamente recomendable

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    4 years ago

    Food was soooo fire! Definitely coming here again workers are so nice and the esthetic is dope. Love it!

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