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El Farolito

3.9 (28 reviews)
InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican, Salvadoran
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Ensalada
Charlene M.

Garcia's Moms Place (NEW NAME PENDING) The food is just like home. It is a cosy family place. Everything served was amazingly fresh. This is the Soft opening. The Chef knows his stuff!!!!! The sampler started with a grilled chicken salad. The dressing is homemade and to die for. It is fresh, clean and flavorful.. The carnitas with undertones of cumin served with yucca, leaves you craving the next bite. Roast beef tender, melts in your mouth, it is covered in a light peppery mushroom gravy that is nothing short of Perfection, accompanied with creamy scalloped potatoes.... I regret I only have one stomach. I also was lucky enough to have pupusas. They had perfect stuffing to masa ratio. Everything sampled was stunning. NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT!!!!!!

Orden de pastelitos!

Deliciosa comida, amable servicio y sobre todo limpio. Variedad de menú y variedad de cervezas

Price was 22.95 and could be double!!!
Ron D.

Wow!!! I randomly stumbled across this place because I was fed up w traffic (LA people know what I'm talking about). Pepper Steak w Fries was unbelievable! I've had my share of great steaks but I literally used my fork to cut it up. That speaks to the quality of the meat. Homemade tortillas were thick like a pita which blew me away. They soaked up that mushroom pepper sauce to perfection. Apparently this place is under new ownership and the Chef knows his $H!T...he came out talked to me and told me he has been here less than a year. I cant speak on the rest of the menu but what I ate was amazing! Beer and wine too. Ignore that Pico Blvd. traffic and treat yourself to a steak and beer. I rarely write reviews as you can see but this place deserved one. Enjoy

Enchilada and taco combo
Hendrik H.

Had this place recommended to me during my trip to the area. Sat on the outdoor patio seating which was nice. Free chips and salsa is always appreciated. I got an chicken enchilada and taco combo, seemed like mostly cheese and not enough chicken. Just ok although maybe I should've tried something else

Danny M.

Menudo done right. A tiny little spot with big menudo taste.

Paul G.

Mexican food is awesome at this little gem. They have a lot of food selection from the menu, it is a small place, but you can find everything. Come and spend sometime fot ke

Carne Asada tostada!!! You gotta try it
Thai P.

Been coming here since I was a kid, the service is great Yolanda and her family are very hospitable and friendly. Food is always on point, my favorite is the carne Asada tostada with lots of lemon

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4 years ago

Complete trash of an establishment. Horrible food and pathetic service. Everything about this place is disgusting

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9 years ago

Really chill vibe here, the food is amazing!!!! Go see Alexis the best waiter in Los Angeles. That ponytail makes everything better!

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If you are ordering something, tell them the size because they don't tell you the size and it doesn't say the size on the menu

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10 years ago

This is the best place in town. It is small but the food is sooooooooooooooooo good. Ask for Yolanda. And it has parking!

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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.

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Free parking
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I came here with a Salvadorian friend of mine because we wanted to try some authentic Salvadorian…read morefood, and I have to say, this place did not disappoint. I've actually traveled to El Salvador before, so I've had the opportunity to experience the food there firsthand. Since coming back, I really haven't found many places that gave me that same authentic taste and feeling--until coming here. Everything we tried was amazing. The pupusas, beans, plantains, meats, and all the traditional flavors were on point. You can tell the food is prepared with that real homemade Salvadorian style. If you've been to El Salvador and know what authentic Salvadorian food is supposed to taste like, this place will bring back some memories. In my opinion, this is about as close as you're going to get without actually getting on a plane and going to El Salvador. Great food, authentic flavors, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommended!

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4.5(358 reviews)
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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 :)

I really wanted to like this place. This was my second time ordering from them through Uber Eats…read more The first time, I ordered because they were running a buy-one-get-one-free breakfast special. They forgot the cheese I paid extra for, but the food itself was so good that I was willing to overlook it and order from them again. Unfortunately, today's experience was completely different. The order took quite a while to prepare, which I don't blame on the delivery driver at all. I could see that he was waiting at the restaurant for an extended period, so I assumed they were just busy because of the promotion. When the food arrived, however, there were pieces of eggshell in the scrambled eggs. Even worse, while my boyfriend was eating his plátanos fritos, he found a hard piece of plastic in the food. Thankfully, he noticed it and was able to pull it out before swallowing it or getting hurt. I called the restaurant directly and also reported the issue to Uber Eats. I'm not writing this because I'm looking for free food or because I want to hurt a family-owned restaurant. I spent over $90 between the food, fees, and tip, and I ordered again because I genuinely enjoyed the food the first time. But finding hard plastic in someone's food crosses a line from an order mistake to a serious safety concern. Promotions and busy days happen, but food safety and basic quality control still have to come first. Unfortunately, after this experience, I would say eat here at your own risk. We were lucky enough to notice the plastic before someone was seriously hurt.

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