I'm rarely in the cities but was at the airport and didn't want to waste a drive without getting…read moresome food. We decided on pupusas and found this place. We initially tried calling for takeout but unfortunately, no one spoke english. Not to be deterred, we stopped by to place an order. We got the cheese, beans, and pork pupusas along with some plantains. With the tamarind and orange jarritos to was it all done. The pupusas were so damn good! I think this was the first time my gf had pupusas and she thoroughly enjoyed them. The sauces were great for dipping and added just the right amount of spice. It was a very generous plate of plantains which were perfectly fried and not too sweet to be unbearable. 10/10 would learn the necessary amount of spanish to seamlessly order here!

This is what I call authentic Salvadorian food! I was…read morecraving pupusas and google led me here. I was a little lost trying to locate it. It is located inside of Mercado Central. There are lots of smaller food shops. Like a food court mixed with clothing shops, dessert shops, and of course the market. Service 10/10 - the nice gentleman who took our order assisted us with the biggest and brightest smile. There's a bit of a wait (about 10 minutes) but it's because the food is freshly made! Food 11/10 - my goodness the pupusas were delicious! They don't skimp out on the curtido. You can choose spicy or non spicy salsa. The spicy salsa was perfect and also clearly home made. Everything about this shop just touched my Salvadorian heart. Ambiance 6/10 - they have lots of smaller seating arrangements. Max of a family of 4 per table. It was nice and clean. It was also pretty crowded and quite loud. It is as casual as it can get. So happy to know this place exists for when I'm craving Salvadorian food! Would absolutely come again for the food!

Loved our lunch here! I'd heard amazing things about their pupusas so we made this our lunch stop…read moreon a day out. SPACE There are a surprising amount of tables in this bright and colorful restaurant! It may seem small from the outside, but there's probably 10 tables for in-store dining. I love the painted murals of El Salvador and decor! SERVICE You can do counter service for takeout, or they have full service for dining in. Our server was wonderful and helped with recs. DRINKS You can get margaritas, beer, and other drinks here, but our minds were set on aguas frescas. Their tamarindo and jamaica were AMAZING! Must try. FOOD We got their: - chips and salsa - free at the table for dine-in - birria pupusas plate - must have! Delicious. Or any of the pupusas. - tacos - multiple meats. Also so good! - salvadorian tamale - with chicken Highly recommend!

Delicious fusion of Mexican and Salvadoran food! The birria flautas were to die for and really soak…read moreup the sauce even better than tacos. The tacos and tamal were also delicious with meat cooked nicely and fresh toppings and flavorful sauces. The staff here is wonderful and the inside is casual and fun. We also had a tamarindo and Jamaica drink and they were fresh and tasty, we especially enjoyed the tamarindo.

Some of the best Papusas in the Twin Cities. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving some…read moreSalvadoran food. The place is nothing fancy, it's got the feel of a small diner/cafe. But the food well makes up for what the ambience lacks. It's mostly self service although I think the'll bring you menus and do table service in the back room. I still typically end up ordering at the counter and getting a number to bus myself though.

Food was good but there was a fly in my chicken soup and I lost my appetite and I wouldn't come…read moreback here and there were flys everywhere

Qué rico el pollo guisado! He comido aquí unas veces y cada vez la comida ha sido deliciosa y ahora…read morepuedo decir que la cena es tan buena como el desayuno. También el restaurante es lindo y los empleados son muy amables.

I was craving a genuine Salvadorean breakfast, and was able to satisfy that here. The menu here is…read morepretty expensive, as they offer lunch, dinner, and bakery items. There aren't a lot of English speaking servers, but they are friendly and will work with you in terms of ordering and service (note: even if you know a little Spanish, this is the place to try speaking it). The restaurant is clean, and when I visited on a weekend early afternoon, the space was at about half the capacity. As for the breakfast: phenomenally rich and filling!

We were looking for something different for our Friday night meal and came across this humble place…read morewith flavor bombs. We ordered a pork pupusa, a seafood soup and a fried chicken plate. The portions were so generous we had to take some home. The pupusa came with two large jugs of pickled cabbage and hot sauce. Our server was so kind to explain what the pickled cabbage goes with the pupusas, cause we didn't know! The restaurant has more of a cafeteria feel but who cares, the food is amazing! Parking is a plenty right outside the restaurant. We'll be back.

We had the pupusas. They were very good! I especially like the cheese and jalapeño pupusa.read more

The pupusa was served warm and the cheese and green leafy filling were nice. But still needed a hot…read moresauce or salsa that was available but only on request. Was a pleasant but not great dish. The plantain was baked/grilled so was starchier and less crisp than other plantains, and fairly dry. And the elote was disappointing. Was told it was boiled then grilled, but it tasted pretty much boiled so didn't get any of the crispness or flavor from being roasted.

Abi's was a nice surprise - such great pupusas!…read more I was looking for a spot with good food and this place has it. The pupusas were perfectly cooked - a nice crispy outer layer with a tender center and savory meat filling. I had a few flavors, but the beef birria was probably my favorite - unique and delicious! I was here for dinner and breakfast and pupusas were available at both meals (although even better with a side of eggs during breakfast). The service wasn't as attentive as it could have been and the ambience could use a bit of work, but the food was very good and I'd definitely come back for that.

Would eat every day. Dear God these pupusas are the truth. I had the chicken and the brisket and I…read morewould have to say the brisket was my favorite but it's like choosing between which of your dogs you love more. Impossible choice. Don't make me choose -- just give me Que Tal!

Very friendly ladies running this truck! The pupusa was very cheesy and delicious. The yucca fries…read moreand the steak nachos are favorites of my husband.

Stopped in here on Sunday afternoon for lunch. Don Goyo is always on point. It's a hidden gem in…read moreSpring Lake Park and also they also have a location in Columbia Heights. From the service to the food, you won't be disappointed! I brought a couple of my friends here who've never been. They had the steak fajitas and the spicy steak and shrimp. They both loved their food and said they definitely will be back again. We also had some chorizo queso as well which is also so delicious. They have a wide range of seating from booths to tables and the ambiance they have with the music is always welcoming! They also have a full bar as well.

Don Goyo is a fun, authentic, and reasonably priced restaurant serving Salvadoran and Mexican food…read more I stopped by after hanging out in the Fridley area one day after work a few weeks ago. The place is rather large and when I was there it was serving as just a restaurant, but it definitely had the appearance that there are parties and more club like vibes at specific times of day. The servers were all extremely friendly, and very kind. I was waiting for a few friends to join me at my table, and while I was waiting, the waitress checked in on me a number of times and repeatedly refilled my water. Each day of the week they have a "daily special" in which a regular menu item is priced much cheaper for that day of the week. I came in on a Thursday and so that dish was pollo guisado. And so, you know I had to try it. First, the dish was massive and only ~$10. I had enough for my meal and lunch the next day which is unbeatable at that price. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was super flavorful. I highly recommend this dish! I'll definitely be back to check out some of their other specials and get some pupusas!

Food was AMAZING, got to meet the owner Juan and he had amazing service, with a nice warm feeling…read morewhen you sit down I recommend this place any day of the year!!! 10/10 Remember they're open 10am to 6pm right now!

I'm so glad we found this little East Side gem. We ordered a guanaco meal for two people. Out came…read morea piping hot platter of goodies including a chicken tamale, two baked vegetable pastries, grilled pork, fried plantains, and yuca fries. We marveled at the amount of food, and then out come our pupusas and a partially filled container of cabbage slaw. We were pleasantly surprised to find flavorful tostada-like item topped with shredded meat (perhaps pork) and vegetables broke easily in half without making a mess. (The word "tostada" does not appear in the menu, so it must be called something else.) The crisp yuca fries were among the best I've had. I was also very happy that we got extra cabbage slaw. The hearty and just-sweet-enough horchata had some nice spices I didn't recognize. For $30 we stuffed ourselves silly and had leftovers for later. Our server came back from time to time to ensure we had what we needed. The one disappointment was the ambience. They probably kept the lights off because it was hot outside, but when we first walked in I wondered if they were closing soon. Sitting near the window helped us forget that the lights were off. The bathroom was in good working order, if a little run down. In any case, we'll definitely stop by again when we find ourselves in this corner of town. The mojarra frita (fried fish) looks really good, and I want to try that next time.