El Cielo

4.0 (39 reviews)

InexpensiveSalvadoran, Mexican

Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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El Cielo - Pupusa de queso y chicharrón (muy sabroso) - Salvadoran Near Me - Compton, California

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Caldo de gallina verdura recosida sabor a agua nada mas

No recomiendo Este lugar ise mi orden el caldo de gallina no es fresco sabe a agua la verdura bien recosida las pupusas saben a pura masa no recomiendo que coman en este lugar la comida no esta buena y muy caro todo .

JaDae S.

Been living over here for years this place is right next door never tried it. Finally did the food was amazing and the tamales were to die for!! They were fresh and moist!

Lady working on 7/11 at 5:50pm was extremely rude and have absolutely zero customer service. Made the whole experience uncomfortable and the pupusas were mediocre, never coming here again.

Brenda I.

We order our food through Uber Eats And I'm beyond satisfied!! So delicious with hand made tortillas

Mehls C.

They left a menu flyer on my windshield, so we decided to give them a shot because the food looked good on the pictures. Upon our arrival the location looked sketchy not a place you would want to leave your car parked. Lol All the stores in the plaza looked outdated and dirty except El Cielo. It was the was only one that stand out. Yes It's a hole in a wall but I promise you won't be disappointed. My husband and I decided to get Cheese and bean Pupusas and also Cheese and loroco Pupusas. Honestly for the price their Pupusas were super stuffed with so much flavor and so much of everything. We are happy to have finally found a restaurant that sell bomb Pupusas. We will definitely be back to order some more. I almost forgot, The owner and the girl who was there idk if it's the daughter, wife or just some worker. They were both awesome ! Great service !! In general the owner, he made us feel welcomed !

Ordered revuelta, bean and cheese and chicharron with cheese pupusas. Highly satisfied. The food was hot and fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and fast. Will continue coming back.

Cedrik W.

Was referred to this place and I was extremely disappointed. I ordered a CARNE ASADA burrito and I should've known something was wrong when I received my burrito in a box. 7$ for a nasty burrito that WAS NOT carne Asada idk what this meat is but it seems to be pork! God forbid I was allergic. You can clearly see in the pic that meat is not Carne Asada I will not be back

4 stars ! It would of been 5. Stars but the guy was pretty rude We ordered the Asada fries and some pupusas, food was good The location is a little sketchy gives u a second doubt to go in But it's a good local business to support

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Mi opinión sincera es que este restaurante me puede dejar en quiebra pero jamasss con hambre !!! NUNCA ME FALLAN siempre ordeno de aquí ! GRACIAS A TODAS LA TRABAJDORAS DE ESTE LUGAR ! MUY DELICIOSO read more

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Hector G.

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The sopes are delicious one of the best I had near this area. I also recommend the soups,there chicken, beef stew and menudo is really good. On busy hours parking is not so great. read more

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Melinda B.

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Albondigas- Guau. The broth was full of flavor. Not bland at all. Seasoning was delicious. The albondigas were nicely cooked. The vegetables were cooked to a good texture, not too smushy, not raw. Pupusa de queso and chicharron- Super super delicious. I love the flavors, very rich and savory. I love their tomato salsa. Coffee- The coffee was actually pretty decent. I enjoyed it a lot. Service- Great service. Attentive, polite and friendly. Very nice experience. This place is home cooking with cooks who know what they're doing and care about making delicious food. read more

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Darlin M.

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No recomiendo Este lugar ise mi orden el caldo de gallina no es fresco sabe a agua la verdura bien recosida las pupusas saben a pura masa no recomiendo que coman en este lugar la comida no esta buena y muy caro todo . read more

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Maria P.

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3 years ago

I was looking forward to eat red enchiladas. The cashier went and asked the cook and the cook stated "she did not feel like making them". We came from far away to eat here and people with these makes me not want to come back. What an experience! read more

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JaDae S.

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Been living over here for years this place is right next door never tried it. Finally did the food was amazing and the tamales were to die for!! They were fresh and moist! read more

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Darla S.

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Lady working on 7/11 at 5:50pm was extremely rude and have absolutely zero customer service. Made the whole experience uncomfortable and the pupusas were mediocre, never coming here again. read more

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Brenda I.

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We order our food through Uber Eats And I'm beyond satisfied!! So delicious with hand made tortillas read more

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Maria L.

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3 years ago

The Food was really good! Authentic and filling and great portions. Wish we took pictures.

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Jacob C.

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2 years ago

Menudo from here is my favorite! You have to try it! Great service overall would definitely comeback with friends and family

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Big Sam

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2 years ago

The waitresses are very rude my food was ready and she made me wait in till my food got cold

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Mehls C.

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They left a menu flyer on my windshield, so we decided to give them a shot because the food looked good on the pictures. Upon our arrival the location looked sketchy not a place you would want to leave your car parked. Lol All the stores in the plaza looked outdated and dirty except El Cielo. It was the was only one that stand out. Yes It's a hole in a wall but I promise you won't be disappointed. My husband and I decided to get Cheese and bean Pupusas and also Cheese and loroco Pupusas. Honestly for the price their Pupusas were super stuffed with so much flavor and so much of everything. We are happy to have finally found a restaurant that sell bomb Pupusas. We will definitely be back to order some more. I almost forgot, The owner and the girl who was there idk if it's the daughter, wife or just some worker. They were both awesome ! Great service !! In general the owner, he made us feel welcomed ! read more

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Cynthia R.

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I recommend the sopa de gallina is tasty and satisfying. Order legit on time and service is great

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Ricardo G.

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Ordered revuelta, bean and cheese and chicharron with cheese pupusas. Highly satisfied. The food was hot and fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and fast. Will continue coming back. read more

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Emmanuel C.

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HIDDEN GEM!! I 100% recommend coming to this spot! It's a hidden gem because of the amazing food it provides. Ordered carne asada fries and they were by far one of the best i've tried. Not only that, they are very generous with their portions so you get the most out of what you are paying for! I will definitely be back! read more

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Vann C.

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Just received my delivery order, first time ordering here. My order was perfect, requested extra curtido and for the different pupusas to be labeled. They accommodated all my requests. First time a restaurant has. Food was delicious, for sure will definitely be ordering from here again. To my surprise they also included two small containers of aji, if I had known they offered it, would have requested a large side of it; like to have it on buttered toast.. I used the aji with curtido was delicious much better than regular hot sauce, but it's a little spicy. Thank you staff for a great delvery experience. read more

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Cedrik W.

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Was referred to this place and I was extremely disappointed. I ordered a CARNE ASADA burrito and I should've known something was wrong when I received my burrito in a box. 7$ for a nasty burrito that WAS NOT carne Asada idk what this meat is but it seems to be pork! God forbid I was allergic. You can clearly see in the pic that meat is not Carne Asada I will not be back read more

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Meli V.

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4 years ago

Always my go to when I don't want to cook or for breakfast. The food variety is great!

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Kay G.

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4 stars ! It would of been 5. Stars but the guy was pretty rude We ordered the Asada fries and some pupusas, food was good The location is a little sketchy gives u a second doubt to go in But it's a good local business to support read more

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Marisol R.

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This spot is great a couple blocks from my house I usually call in order and it does take time but orders I'd always fresh and ready when I arrive . The popusas are the best I ve tried and menudo is good and not greasy. Carne asada good with a lot of flavor . There food is full of flavor and there customers service is great . Definitely a spot to try read more

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Danmar G.

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Don't be fooled by the location. Yes this is a little hole in the wall. But the food was really delicious. I ordered some pupusas and they were ally yummy!!! I have picky eaters so I also ordered Asada fries. Yes I played it safe. Let me tell you. I was not disappointed. I even had some. They were packed with steak and cheese. And the taste of the meat was really good. I will come going back to try more traditional items. read more

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Marbel J.

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11 years ago

It's my first time coming here for menudo, and I must say It didn't let me down. The menudo was deliciously cooked and filing (medium size.) it doesn't have hominy (grano de maíz) but it doesn't influence the flavor. I will definitely come here again. I give it a 4 star because it's location is not at all pleasant. There's a bunch of weirdos around, so be careful, don't come alone. read more

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Ernesto S.

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Ordered pupusas a few nights ago. Horrible. Hardly any filing . Even less cheese. Ordered pupusas from other restaurants before this place. And it was the same. I was hoping this place would make them right. Nope. How could you cheat your customers this way especially during this times when you really need them to try to keep your business open, to be able to pay your employees who need to put food on the table. Not the food you have been sending out i hope. Fix this because you know this is bs. read more

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Juan R.

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Super friendly employees and even the people in the restaurant gave a good vibe. But the food was absolutely the best part! Ask the owner to surprise you or pick something you've never tried! read more

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Gaby C.

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I have been here multiple occasion and I have always received a warm welcome, and felt a family business. My favorite dish is the Guatemalan Tamal, and the horchata is great never had such a great tasting horchata as here. The location may discourage you to go in but it is 100% worth it. I will always be a regular customer to this restaurant. I love El Cielo!!! read more

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Mario O.

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This spot is great!!! Ordered a carne asada burrito with salsa. Their Horchata is the best one Ive had by far.

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This restaurant is a hole in the wall but please ignore that and go sit down and have some of this food it's like having your grandmother make food for you it's the best food you will ever taste read more

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christina r.

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Pupusas were full of yummy cheese. Not greasy at all. Pretty good! I will be buying again. Location is quite shady. That's why it's taken me so long to try it out. My husband had a torta and he really liked it. Only giving it 4 stars because of the location. I ordered to go and had my husband pick it up. I try not to even walk in that plaza. Unfortunately our dry cleaners is in that plaza so I send my husband to pick up and drop off my dry clean. Too many crackheads in there. read more

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Ray R.

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Nice little spot for some good pupusas! The plantano Fritos were also bomb! Will definitely come back

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Federik M.

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Very delicious, i would recommend going again . The workers are very polite and treated me SO well the BEST restaurant!

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Tatia G.

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I love this place been eating here over the last few years. Which Is so crazy how I found it, for weeks I would drive by the an the marvelous smells of onions an other spices in the air. I followed my nose, an I have been hooked every since. The customer service is great, not mention I haven't tried anything off the menu I didn't like. read more

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This is a great place to eat pupusas they are delicioso not stingy making them nice and juicy, also the other foods like carne asada and menudo is amazing !! Restaurant environment is lovely simple and humble read more

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Ignacio L.

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I was in the area visiting a relative and i stopped by this place to give it a try. I walk in and i literally stood there for 10 mins before someone could come and say something to me. Finally, this older man comes out and takes my order but you could obviously tell he had no customer service experiance. He stared at me, and looked annoyed. I ordered some pupusas, and Albóndigas (meatball stew) the stew was ok, the pupusas were alright, nothing that would make me want to come back. The area sucks though. Everyone asking you for money, alot of strange people standing around read more

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Jennifer C.

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The food here is delicious. Authentic Latin food!!! Ignore its location trust me this place will blow your mind!!! Everything I have tried here is always full of flavor... read more

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Maria T.

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I was here today and I can say that the food was really delicious and freshly made. Customer service was wonderful. I highly recommend this place. I will be coming back. read more

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Moises V.

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The worst customer service you can receive. Walked in early morning the guy was watching TV not even paying attention to us. We we're ready to order but still didn't even care about us. read more

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Jennie R.

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I Love the Carne Asada Fries, they are delicious!! The Breakfast is yummy too!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!! Great & Friendly service too! read more

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2020 N Santa Fe Ave
Compton, CA 90221
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(424) 785-7393
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Hours

What time does El Cielo open?

El Cielo opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Cielo close?

El Cielo closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does El Cielo take credit cards?

Yes, El Cielo takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Cielo have catering options?

Yes, El Cielo does have catering options.

Does El Cielo serve alcohol?

No, El Cielo does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Cielo have TVs?

Yes, El Cielo has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Cielo have bike parking?

No, El Cielo does not have bike parking.

Does El Cielo have outdoor seating?

No, El Cielo does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Cielo have parking?

Yes, El Cielo has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is El Cielo wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Cielo is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Cielo have free WiFi?

Yes, El Cielo has free WiFi.

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Mexican, Salvadorean Guatemalan food, everything fresh make to order. Pupusas, Menudo, carne Asada fries, sopes, burritos, home made breakfast and much more

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The food here is amazing. Been coming for around eight years. The service is super amazing. Super…read morekind and get your food ready very quick. Also the ambience is super nice super clean. :)

El señor que toma las órdenes es muy repugnante cero servicio al cliente última vez que vengo aquí…read more que lástima que nuestra propia gente se porte asi. The man who takes the orders is very rude and unprofessional--zero customer service. This is the last time I come here. It's a shame that our own people behave like this.

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By far, this is my favorite place for pupusas! The pupusas are consistently delicious, and I also…read morehighly recommend their horchata and tamales de elote. Their huevos rancheros are another favorite of mine and are always satisfying. I've brought several friends and family members here over the years, and every one of them has enjoyed the food. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful pupusas, this is definitely the place to visit. Just keep in mind that the food is made fresh, so there can be a bit of a wait. In my opinion, it's absolutely worth it. The owners are also warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind, which makes the experience even better.

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I came here on a Saturday hoping for pupusas and I was very disappointed as I had a long piece of…read moreblack hair in my food couldn't go back the same day for a remake and they wouldn't offer a refund. Came back in on Monday as they said they could remake the same order as I was disappointed about the hair and feel so disgusted I hope for some alternative food and they wouldn't accommodate or refund my money. The store looks clean but after this experience I don't know if it's clean in the kitchen at all.

Best PUPUSAS EVER in South County, better yet, in Orange County. We ordered them often and recently…read moreordered 2 dozen revueltas for our Christmas dinner. They did not diasapoint. They are full of flavor and a very decent size. Would highly recommend getting pupusas here.

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Everything was great please support this restaurant. Very good people. Great atmosphere great…read moreservice.

This place was my boyfriend & I spot because they catered to him being vegan. We've been here…read moreplenty of times, have dined In and the price of the custom pupusas we've ordered have been the same. Now, they cannot accommodate the same pupusas we've ordered like 7x and want to up the price for each .. this is how you lose business with loyal customers. I will not be coming back to this place because they don't respect their customers

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We've driven past Mely's so many times while sitting in the long In-N-Out drive-thru line next door…read moreand finally decided to give it a try. The great reviews didn't disappoint. From the moment our aguas frescas came out, we knew this place was different. The lemonade was freshly made, and honestly, who does that anymore? They do. Since it was our first visit, I asked our server to surprise me with her favorite dish. She recommended the Casorio, and wow. The presentation was beautiful, and it tasted even better. I can't gatekeep this place anymore. We moved to the area about two years ago and have been searching for a family-friendly restaurant with consistently great food. I think we finally found it. Our girls love pupusas, and they were a huge hit. We also ordered the fried yuca, which was delicious, and they had a new torta-style sandwich that wasn't even on the menu yet. It reminded me of a Salvadoran pan con pavo, and it was incredible. I have a feeling we're going to become regulars. Great food, friendly service, and a place we're excited to come back to. Highly recommend!

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This place should probably be shut Down by the food safety department. The entire time I was in…read morethere the ladies working were touching money and random gifts and a baby that came in. Or at least practice better food handling. Still paid for our food and tipped but I am not eating something that was touched after money and random things around the restaurant. Este lugar probablemente debería ser clausurado por el departamento de seguridad alimentaria. Durante todo el tiempo que estuve allí, las empleadas estuvieron tocando dinero, objetos diversos y un bebé que entró al local. O al menos deberían practicar mejores normas de higiene alimentaria. Aun así pagué la comida y dejé propina, pero no voy a comer algo que ha sido tocado después de manipular dinero y otras cosas del restaurante.

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(63 reviews)

8.0 mi

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.

So many five star reviews, I'm here to add another!…read more Ordered online, picked up for lunch, what a treat! I got 3 pupusas revueltas to go. Service was quick, there is a big dining room with plenty of seating in case you want to dine in, looked very clean. Massive pupusas with a lot of filling, not one of those restaurants that give you nothing but masa, these pupusas were legit. They come with Curtido and the usual salsa roja. So much flavor packed into these things, these are some of the best pupusas I've ever had, good size and they do not cheap us out on filling. Definitely try em if you're in the area! Parking on the street, or in the back very limited in the alley.

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La Ceiba Restaurant

First time ever trying a pupusa and it was delicious! It was nice and juicy and not super greasy…read more I didn't prefer the salsa that came with it. But overall it was good. Customer service was ok. There was ample parking It's outside in the parking lot kind of so all in all it was clean.

Friendly atmosphere. Exceptional customer service. The best pupusas in town. A variety of dishes…read morefrom Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras and now introducing Nicaraguan dishes. I highly recommend it. Come and try it out. You won't be disappointed.

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Chips and Hot sauce while we wait. Just how hot is it? Well, depends on what mood "Dad" is in... just ask.

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Mi Lindo Cuscatlan Restaurant y Pupuseria

Review #652 None Elite Squad This little small comfy…read moreRestaurant is getting 5 stars all the way. The food is Delicious! the Pupusas are Bomb! get a Soup.. its like XL on size.. theyre not stingy with the amount of food they give.. the Customer Service is 5 stars! theres 1 flaw.. the wait time ..But i say its WORTH IT! don't go if you're in a hurry but go if youre Hungry! I love this place and I will definitely comeback.. they also give you the option to order ahead .. so Yes, Try it!

This pupuseria is the best I have tried in many years. The size of the pupusas is good and the…read morefilling to masa ratio is good. The curtido and the salsa match the goodness level of the pupusas, the price is very fair compared to current prices at other establishments. I have only tried their chicken soup in addition to the pupusas, the soup is good. Speaking of establishments-that's where this place could benefit from improving! The place is super outdated, not welcoming and the cleanliness is questionable. They are a very busy business, don't think the owner cares about beautifying the place.

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BOMBB AND HUGE !!!

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Platanos! So so so so so good!

Alma's Place

Very, very good place to eat catfish I had was very crispy. Greens was good. Well seasoned. I get…read morethis place a five star.

Wow soo much goodness here from cakes, pies and tasty food. The place is nice. Located behind the…read morecompton court area in the same parking lot as popeyes chicken you will find this gem of a place. I came early around lunch time and got the fried pork chop dinner with mac and cheese, patoto salad and red beans and rice. Chops were cooked nice and crispy. You get two chops in the dinner plate and one for the lunch plate. Also added peach cobbler and a lemonade they make fresh at the location. Everything tasted good. Food was seasoned well whichis a plus. Happy with my meal and i will come back again for other iteam they sell! Food Rating: Mac and Cheese 9.0\10. Very good! Peach Clobber 8.8\10 Very tasty! Pork Chops 8.0\10 Potato salad 8.0\10 Red Beans and Rice 7.0\10

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Taqueria El Poblano

3.6

(91 reviews)

0.5 mi

Someone once told me you can't go wrong with a taco spot that has "Poblano" in the name. After…read moretrying this place, I'd say it's decent, but not somewhere I'd drive out of my way to visit. The biggest draw here is the handmade tortillas, which are definitely a step above average. However, this was the first taco shop where I actually watched pieces of fat being added to the asada tacos, something I've seen other reviewers mention as well. The al pastor wasn't carved from a trompo; instead, it was served as chopped pieces of pork in sauce, which wasn't my preferred style. The birria was good, but nothing particularly memorable compared to other places I've tried. That said, the restaurant seems very popular with locals, and being open past 6 p.m. is a plus in an area where many restaurants close early. Prices are lower than what you'd typically find at a brick-and-mortar taqueria, which may reflect the local market. One thing to note is that there is no customer restroom, so it feels more geared toward takeout than dining in. Most of the customers I saw appeared to be picking up food to go. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood taco spot if you're already in the area, but not necessarily a destination-worthy stop.

Not sure what happened, I think they might have changed management. The burritos are half the size…read morethey used to be, no more guac in these ( this was an automatic add back then, no extra charge. We did see new faces & the staff is still kind. Hope they bring back the way they used to be.

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Everytable

The crew and food are top-notch! One of the regular Crrw…read moremembers,Viviana is great. She knows her stuf, and is always pleasant

It's like walking into a Gelsons or Whole foods but in Compton and the meal prepped food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The lady working there was very nice, explained everything clearly, and the costs for 3 box lunches a breakfast burrito and a green juice was only 35 dollars. Can't find a better deal in these high inflation times. I was two blocks away waiting on some workers to unload my semi truck and decided to explore town for food. Very glad I stumbled on this gem. And the store was next to a Chase bank and the interior of the store was very modern and safe. **Best Microwaved Breakfast Burrito ever 5 stars.

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Phat Noodles

Amazing noodles and broth, in an unlikely place (Compton). Not as good as the pho shops of…read moreWestminster, but pretty close! Flavorful salty broth, decent chicken portions. Their iced coffee is also phenomenal--creamy, and not overly sweet. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Compton.

Always excellent food and service from this place I just wish they stayed open a bit longer. Would…read morebe there once a week but by the time I realize it they are already closed.

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Francisco R.

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4

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9 years ago

This place is bad. I came in thought Id give it a try, along with some friends. First i was harassed by some people outside who wanted money, but whatever. We walk in and the place was empty, we looked at the menu for a good 15 mins, then FINALLY someone comes out to take our order and he had to just woken from a nap. He was rude, cranky, and not very polite. Anywho, we all ordered and paid. We waited a good long while before we got our food. I got some Asada fries and 2 pupusas. I was not happy with what i ordered, the fries simply werent any good, its as if they dont clean their oil. I didnt understand how they mess up pupusas, but hey they did it. The rest of my friend's werent happy either. Someone said the menudo wasnt any good, no flavor, just some red water. Needless to say we wont be coming back here.. 1 star is a little generous. read more

El Cielo R.

135

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4

11 years ago

Best Carne asada Fries, and the sopes are really good

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"Salvadoran" restaurant but they sell more Mexican food than anything lol. Wet burritos, tacos,…read moreceviche, coctel de camaron, fajitas. Jesus Christ might as well just call yourself a Mexican restaurant. Always jocking Mexicans

Geez Louise holy mole these pupusas had flavor! I got the chicharron on the left and the chorizo on…read morethe right both packed with flavor. Customer service was excellent and they accept cash no debit card.

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I was expecting more from this place because of the good ratings and reviews but I was definitely…read moredisappointed. The curtido and the salsa suck! They were very bland, no flavor whatsoever. Curtido seemed like it was kind of old. Pupusas were okay but definitely won't be returning to this spot.

This place should probably be shut Down by the food safety department. The entire time I was in…read morethere the ladies working were touching money and random gifts and a baby that came in. Or at least practice better food handling. Still paid for our food and tipped but I am not eating something that was touched after money and random things around the restaurant. Este lugar probablemente debería ser clausurado por el departamento de seguridad alimentaria. Durante todo el tiempo que estuve allí, las empleadas estuvieron tocando dinero, objetos diversos y un bebé que entró al local. O al menos deberían practicar mejores normas de higiene alimentaria. Aun así pagué la comida y dejé propina, pero no voy a comer algo que ha sido tocado después de manipular dinero y otras cosas del restaurante.

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I tried this place, and the food was good and the service was good…read more However, there are a ton of choices for Mexican food near to the corner of Anaheim and Redondo that have good food. Long Beach does not need another "SPECIALTY" Mexican food restaurant!! To only serve tacos (no chips or other varieties of food) is not a great choice!!

Good delicious comfort food. Staff is always very nice and prices are very reasonable. My…read morefavorite are the wet burritos, and crispy tacos ! The horchata is also very good

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Nice restaurant. Very helpful servers. Beans are to die for! The cheese is awesome and stretchy! I…read moregot some tamales but took them to go and haven't tried yet. The pupusa de arroz also delicious. Totally recommend!!! I appreciate that the pupusas are not "restaurant" expensive and they will always bring me back! I will be trying all the other dishes when I don't go just for my lunch hour!

The super torogoz breakfast is a loaded breakfast with enough food to share. The pupusas are my…read morefavorite in Lynwood.

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(289 reviews)

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Over 6 years later and it is time to update my original review…read more This place has maintained it consistently in delicious food. The birria de chivo plate is my favorite. Packed with so much flavor. It comes with handmade tortillas and the birria consomé. I love their assortments of salsas and condiments that is brought to the table every time. From green avocado salsa to cebolla curtida it is fresh every single time. The customer service is amazing, they are very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.

Aguas fresas - 10/10. The portions were huge and bigger than my hand. They were perfect and not too…read moresweet. complementary Chips and salsa- 10/10 the salsa has a lot of limón which I enjoyed Pozole rojo. 10/10. It had a lot of flavors and it came with a lot of meat. There was also a lot of side condiments to add to your pozole. The salsa macha was spicy and made the pozole taste even better! Green Asada wet burrito- 4/10. The only reason why I give this burrito a 4 is because they were really stingy with their meat. My husband dissected the burrito only to find 6-7 small pieces of meat. We basically got a bean and rice burrito. This was the only disappointment, but other then that everything was very good.

Sihuatehuacan

4.2

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For sure the best pupusas/Salvadoran food in LA. So good that it made me want to leave them a…read morereview. Honestly, I didn't think anything would top the pupusas from La Flor Blanca on Jefferson Blvd., but this spot does it. Whoever's back there cooking is a beast. Great service as well. I recommend taking some pupusas to go and reheating them on the stove the next day.

The place is pretty good but they take forever to serve you. While you're there, it's like you're a…read moreghost. Staff walk in front of you no. Stop and don't even bother greeting you. As for to go orders, if they tell you the food will be ready by certain minutes, you're going to have to wait double that time...

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My favorite go to! Staff is friendly, the owner knows us by name, food is always fresh. No…read morecomplaints here.

Always serving delicious pupusas if you're in the area this is a must to try. There's no dining in…read moreso you can call ahead or order there .

Cenaduria Sinaloa

3.2

(32 reviews)

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Very unprofessional. We got there about 40 minutes before closing time, and when we received the…read morefood it was cold. When I asked for it to be heated up, I was told that "they stop making food about 1 hour before closing time, therefore the food was obviously cold", and when I asked why I wasn't notified about that, I was told "it's up to me to ask and make sure". Very rude and unprofessional, and the food wasn't good (or heated up sadly). In plus of that, the bathrooms were dirty and there was not toilet paper.

The food is Mini in the freezer for a long time is not fresh. They're really really bad. Like The…read moreFirst Everything, and then they gave it to You. The place is very nasty.

La Cosina de Yesi

4.9

(25 reviews)

Really REALLY good food truck. The carne asada is delicious, the birria too. The Molitas were soooo…read moredelicious I went back 2 days in a row. I also got a side of rice & beans, this is the first time that I had beans in a paste like consistency and I really enjoyed it. I was pouring the beans over my rice and they had the perfect flavor that paired together well. I wasn't a big fan of the green sauce, it was like a creamy green sauce, but there was this orange sauce fire the orange sauce was so fire. Nothing was really spicy, but everything had great flavor. Also, the strawberry and melon Agua Fresca paired together was so good!!!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

I love all of Yesi's food, but i especially love her Quesabirria tacos. Those have been by far my…read morefavorite thing on her menu. She's catered for me on multiple occasion and most recently where I work. She's punctual and her set up is very pretty. I would 100% recommend her service. Give her a try!

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3.8

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Fast and cozy. They should work a bit on customer service buy overall it's good. I have visit…read more4 stores from Lemus and food is delicious.

Favorite pupuseria in town! I come here often with my fiancé, and we love trying different dishes…read moreon the menu. Everything we've had has been delicious, but my absolute favorite is the sopa de gallina -- it's a must-try. I recently learned that the chickens are homegrown, raised locally, and delivered fresh to the restaurant every day, which makes the soup even more special. The service is also great, which makes every visit even better. Highly recommend!

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