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    El Guanaco

    4.1 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalvadoran
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    EL GUANACO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Pupusasa de Pollo Platano Madura
    Karina T.

    This is a hidden gem! We went in and quickly grabbed a table in such a busy area! I came in wanting pupusas but decided to order a quesadilla and they quickly let me know they could not make the quesadillas. I was in a rush and knew they would have great pupusas and I was not disappointed. These were the best pupusas I've ever had ! Realising they were also only $2.50, allowed my choice to be done quickly! I wasn't starving so 2 filled me up. They estimated it would take 15 minutes to cook and it took a little under that. They do speak Spanish so if you don't speak Spanish you might have to look up photos & point at the menu but it is worth it! Pro tip: add the sauce on the table that looks like ketchup to your pupusas.

    Pupusas was on point & the wait wasn't that bad waitress was on point with taking orders also
    Yani M.

    Pupusas was on point & the wait wasn't so bad, waitress was quick with taking orders; I'll be back to stay & eat

    Food

    Food wasn't worth it! A LIT OF BIT OF RICE AND THE MEAT WASNT VERY TASTY....it don't even look like a traditional carne asada. Only good thing about this plate was the chimol and the orchata.

    Delicious pupusas

    Terrific little shop in the Heights, friendly staff and delicious pupusas. Highly recommend!

    Erika G.

    This place is very hard to miss, it's in between stores in Washington Heights. It was very awkward walking in, it's extremely dark and the counter was filled with men who all stopped what they were doing and gawked. The waitress helped me out quickly and they continued to stare....I ordered 2 chicken pupusas and a chicken tamale. Cheap eats every item was about $2.50. The pupusas were okay, the cabbage gives it an extra touch. The tamale was a bit too gooey for me. I've had better. I'll only go back if I'm not by myself.

    Tamale de res
    Sicks 6.

    The pupusas are great. But the tamales are on another level. There's a major difference amongst tamale styles. If I had to create a tamale binary it'd be the Mexican ones on one side and Nicaraguan on the other. Salvadorian tamales are a happy medium.

    Pupusas to go.
    Sally G.

    This is an authentic Salvadorian restaurant. Pupusas are deelish. They also deliver which is great. When I ordered orange juice the lady proceeded to make it fresh! You can't beat this service.

    Cheese pupusa

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    9 years ago

    Great hole in the wall salvadoran place. I had the chicken and pork pupusas which were both delicious.

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    9 years ago

    They have revueltas and they're good and cheesy! They give you plenty of repollo, more than you need. Super friendly service too.

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    If you are looking for some yummy Salvadorian food go here. Their pupusas are so great. The waitresses are super sweet too

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    Really great Sopa de Res and popusas. This place is very under appreciated. Overall the food here is very good.

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    Salvatoria Kitchen & Bar - Yuca con Chicharron

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    4.3(319 reviews)
    6.0 miAstoria
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    Another place i got to check off from my "must go" list. I…read morehad never had pupusas nor picadas and this was life changing on so many level!!! I was already kind of full but the entrees we got were also very delicious. I wish I knew how to cook fish or chicken that juicy but keeping the outside crunchy-crispy. 10/10 for all the food. Idk why but the music was so upbeat and it kept me feel rushed for some reason but that might be just me! Haha The service was great, the water kept getting filled and they were very attentive. Would definitely come back again!

    4 Stars for dine-in. 3 Stars for delivery…read more I think this is the only Pupuseria in Astoria & am very happy about that! Used to go to the restaurant Mundo in this spot years ago. It's a cozy space just a block from the N/Broadway stop & in the heart of a busy few blocks with a lot of restaurant, cafe, bar, & grocery options. Sometimes I forget about this spot because it's just off the avenue, but it's worth a visit! Have dined in (outdoor seating during the summer) & ordered take-out (placed in-person) before. Usual order are Pupusas (chicharron & loroco + cheese - a tasty herb, like little buds that taste basil/oregano-like), Mojito, Pomegranate juice, Marañon juice (cashew apple fruit - like apple + pineapple). Everything was tasty, fresh & well made. The red sauce (bits of oregano) & curtido (pickled cabbage & carrots, a few chilies) with the pupusas are a must! But 3 Stars for a recent delivery (Sunday evening), the quality of the pupusas weren't great (thick), the Elote Tamale (sweet corn tamale with sour cream) was soggy & tasted tinny. Not sure if it was from the foil and/or it had a leak when it was being boiled. Maybe this item isn't ordered often. Good leak-free packaging for the delivery though - lots of tape! 5 Stars for the female UberEats worker who delivered by bike (in December)! I'll stick to in-person ordering & pick-up (the pupusas take a little time to make, but worth it) & hopefully the quality improves. The service & staff has always been great and it's a cute restaurant for a date or even families!

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