Awesome, great service good food, strong drinks clean bathrooms, wonderful salsa the service there is really cool the environment there is also comfortable. I would go there anytime if I was a millionaire. read more

DELICIOUS!!! Amazing food and the owner(?) was super helpful when one of us wanted an appetizer without cheese and he brought out a yummy cheeseless papusa. If you're visiting the area or a local, this place is worth eating at and is truly a hidden gem. read more

El Chele - Choripan - Salvadoran Near Me - Moses Lake, Washington

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Oh man what to start with Their pupusas is from heaven, the tacos are deferent level of happiness and the lobster is so yummy. I will definitely come back The staff are super nice, this is a real family restaurant. Owners all they care about is making us happy. Thankful to find this spot read more

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To say we were disappointed is an understatement. We paid $60 for greasy and bland food. The tocos changed and aren't good anymore. We won't be going back. read more

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This place is barely surviving. I went here by myself one time and it was completely empty. The food wasn't all that and I just felt bad. I'd give it a pass read more

Great for Moses Lake to now have a Salvadoreño kitchen. Pupusas were big and filling, and all options had the right amount of cheesiness. They do not have plantains on the menu, but I enquired about fried bananas--and viola! If you love those like we do, just ask. Their tamale w/pollo was filled with big chunks of tender breast chicken, and the masa was creamy dreamy tasty. Everything was homestyle and fresh, but this is not fast food, so don't expect it to be. Our host/server Cody was great, and while we are very familiar with the cuisine, I watched him kindly explain everything about the menu to several tables of tenderfoots that came in after us. No alcohol is available, but honestly their offerings go better with the meal. The Tamarind tea could have been shared between 4 people, haha. Their menu was as delicious as we expected it to be, and a great new option for ML residents... read more

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Pupusas were amazing. Highly recommended a visit. I ordered the steak and my wife ordered the chicken. Neither were disappointed. They make their own Horchata which was really good. Tasted creamy with a hint of bubble gum. Sounds weird but it works. read more

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Saw a good review online, so stopped in. Less than pleasant small should have been a sign. Kids had chicken strips and fries. Chicken very dry. I had beef tacos. I was hungry, but did not finish. I would avoid. read more

This place is amazing! The food is delicious, and the service is always excellent. I absolutely recommend the lobster! read more

El Chele - Salvadoran Near Me - Moses Lake, Washington

The food is exceptional. I have picky kids and even they loved it. I dream about the horchata.

If I could give them more then 5 stars I would it was that good. I googled what was the best place to eat in this area and this was the first choice. Glad we checked it out . We're from Portland OR and we will be making road trips to come back here. Food fresh and full of flavor. Good service. read more

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First time eating pupusas! It was delicious!! I had the cheese and zucchini one and the meat one. The cheese was perfect on its consistency! Definitely would Redmond this place. read more

Oops! I failed to write this review when I was still in the glow of this DELICIOUS, made-with-love, authentic restaurant. Now, 4 months later, I'm here to let you know that to miss this establishment because you were looking for Mexican cuisine would be a BIG mistake! Don't go for ambiance, RUN for YUM! read more

Enjoyed our Pollo Encebollado today! We also tried a tamale - delicious! Seating was comfortable and the food plentiful. Our server did wear a mask. Shame on the reviewers who made their reviews about masks instead of the meal, quality of service and friendliness. read more

El Chele - Current Menu. They said a new one coming soon. - Salvadoran Near Me - Moses Lake, Washington

I don't usually eat in the restaurant so I don't know about the environment in there to eat and it looks pretty small but I will tell you the food is delectable fantastic I enjoy eating the food there and they have a lot of gluten-free options. The Pupusas are phenomenal the sauce they serve with them Compliments them very well. If you're looking for a great alternative to regular American food I recommend this restaurant it's really good and I watched one of the workers unloaded truck with all the fresh ingredients while I was getting a pedicure next-door so I know everything is very fresh there. read more

One of the most unique experiences in Moses Lake. Pupusas are so good ! If you've never tried them branch out !

This place is a hidden gem! If you are anywhere near it even if you're not hungry you need to stop! I begged the owner and his wife to relocate to Coeur d Alene Idaho to have them closer to me! read more

Me and my husband where hungry but tired of every fast food restaurant we wanted something more home cooked and came across this place it's so small from the outside we missed it but oh my gosh! The place was amazing! The pupusas where so good I wanted to go back and get seconds and my husband sandwich was great at well everything tasted home made fresh and hot it was so good definitely a go to! And it was cheaper then what fast food runs you these days read more

The service was extremely professional, the food was so delicious all the ingredients were fresh, the atmosphere was fantastic it was worth driving there , They sure take pride in there food and if i could give them 10 stars I would . I was here 11 months ago and drove 300 plus miles to try this place out and if i lived near by i would bethere every week. So now it will be my yearly tradition and i am looking forward to have dinner again. read more

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try the papas you won't be disappointed ! excellent food and service! good value for your money too! read more

We tried El Chele on recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint! My personal favorite was the papusa with cheese and jalapeño- whatever is in the slaw they give you takes it over the top! Their horchata is the best I have ever had, so creamy and just delicious, and a lot of it. We also got the steak and rice & beans, and the steak was very tender and juicy. We will definitely be returning! read more

Great Salvadoran food in a small family run restaurant. Quiet and tucked away - great place to discover.

Excellent place! I'm vegetarian, so a lot of traditional cuisines don't work for me--my fault, not theirs. I went in to El Chele looking for Plantanos Fritos, but they didn't have it. The proprietor was very friendly, and he asked me questions about my not eating meat, whether I was vegan, and so on. He ended up making two kinds of revueltas--zucchini and jalpeno, which were both excellent. Good flavors, nicely textured masa, and good-sized portions. The pickled cabbage was also very good. read more

Very friendly staff and was able to get pupusas to go that were quite taste. Nice to find Salvadorian food here. :) read more

El Chele - Outside the restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - Moses Lake, Washington

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I was so happy to hear we have a new type of restaurant in town! And El Salvadorean at that! We got takeout and we were very happy with our order. The pupusas are massive compared to others we've had, and we loved the revuelta filling. We also had the arrachera, which really hit the spot. Everything was really delicious and it was a good amount of food for the money. I'm excited to try more of the menu! read more

Delicious food. Great service! Really love this little place. The pupusas and pickled cabbage are wonderful!! Very generous portions! Have tried several things and it is always delicious!!! read more

I am so loving having something different in Moses Lake, what a great place. Staff is friendly, accommodating and helpful. We tried the ceviche, I'm Peruvian, so it just hit that spot! So happy I can finally have Peruvian ceviche in Moses Lake. The pupusas were awesome and my kids loved them. I also had the fried fish, delicious! Overall, you have to try this place and you won't be disappointed read more

Excellent service. All of the different foods we have tried were top notch. Pupusas were wonderful, and the pork in the Yucca Frita is amazing! They change things up every now and then so follow them on Facebook as they occasionally do a special item fir a short time. Highly recommend read more

I was in town for work and decided I had to try this little joint. It was excellent. I ordered the steak that the owner recommended and it was delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Excellent place and great atmosphere. The food is amazing, and the owner is really nice and friendly. Goes above and beyond. Papusas definitely a must get read more

Yum!!! The food is awesome, specially the ceviche and the fried fish, customer service attentive, will definitely come back again and will recommend the restaurant. read more

This place is a hidden gem, a family run Salvadorian restaurant. The food brings something new to the area (it's quite a bit different from Mexican) and homemade delicious. I would easily put this restaurant in the top 3 of Moses Lake in terms of flavor, authenticity, and value. Definitely check out their take on tacos, papusas, and banana leaf wrapped tamales. Staff is very friendly. read more

El Chele - Snapped a pic of this taco before my wife had a chance to grab it. - Salvadoran Near Me - Moses Lake, Washington

Hard to find good papusas and here my friends are good papusas. Also highly recommend their lobster dish with their seafood dish. That rice is amazing!! I am very picky about my horchata and I like it here. It more on the sweater side and no cinnamon taste. read more

Highly recommend their tamal is good. My dad had their Caldo de Res Salvadoreño and it was the best! The meat is tender and flavorful. Let's support this business and keep it open. read more