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    El Mexsal

    4.2 (168 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salvadoran
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    EL MEXSAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ceviche cocktail camarones
    Cantalise F.

    While the food was good (ceviche cocktail de Camarón) the service was slow and not very attentive. We had the track down the server to order and then track him down again for the bill and a container. I ordered a mojito but they lost their liquor license so I got a virgin and then they said they didn't have mint. I ordered the ceviche with pulpo and Cameron but they only gave me camaron :(

    Cheese pupusa
    MarMar G.

    The cheese pupusa was good and fresh and the condiments were delicious and flavorful. The rice and beans with the fish were really good. The fish was not good at all. It was very dry and soaked a lot of the oil.

    Awesome "Sopa de Pata (Only Friday) (Solo Viernes)"  I looooove that they give you plenty of curtido and salsa

    Sopa de pata is bomb, also I love that they give you plenty of curtido and salsa . Service was a bit slow but I get it. I liked the place and service.

    Tacos were just too chewy.  If I am going to punish my body with a fried tortilla, it should crunch and crumble.  Not fatigue my jaw.
    Gordon C.

    I see several 4+ star reviews for this place but for us, it just fell short. If you have read any of my other reviews of Mexican Restaurants, you'll know my wife (who is Hispanic) has never found rice to her liking at ANY Mexican Restaurant. In her defense, she does make KILLER Mexican Rice. I have toyed with the idea of opening a restaurant and just serving that and her mom's beans. I stuck with my usual, a chicken taco combo plate. I found the tortillas to be chewy and the rice was bland. The refried beans were....Okay. Just nothing special here at all. My wife went with nachos, which I think, is a hard dish to review. They are typically packed with just about everything so you are likely to find something worth eating in the pile. Overall, 3 stars was the best it could get from either of us. We were traveling and always like to try the local haunts but this is certainly a one-and-done in our book.

    Chips, salsa, and Mexican Coke
    Shannon W.

    I was brought here by my daughter and son-in-law, who come here often. They quite enjoy it here. So for my first time I didn't know what to order. I ended with a cheese enchilada and a few other things on the side. Their salsa was really runny but tasted delicious. We all enjoyed our food. The service was great. The staff were all very friendly, and they cleaned the table off for us quickly when we got there. Our waitress was very friendly, helpful, and quick.

    pupusas revueltas

    These are the best pupusas I've ever had. So cheap and you can sit down or call and order for take out. I always get the revueltas but you can't go wrong with any of them.

    Pupusas y Yucca...Yum!!
    Roger S.

    Visiting the state for work and local buddy met me here...This place is a Gem!! Great food and service! They had so much to choose from but went with Pupusas! It did not disappoint! Definitely a must if you are in the area or state!!

    Salvadoran Bistecca
    Spera S.

    A little tiny spot in a strip mall shopping area, easily missed from the road . The food is magnificent . They have a combo El Salvador and Mexican food . Spanish video Music playing on the TV. Wait staff young and moving swiftly. The food is piping hot and amazing . My beef and bean burrito was awesome. My son got Salvadoran bistecca .. and a tamale. Highly recommend this if looking for great food , great prices and no pretenses - come as you are and enjoy the diversity all around ..

    Chad James F.

    SOOO YUMMY! I've heard about El Mexal and finally made it, and I wish I had gone years ago when I first heard about it! I tried their Pupusas, and they were incredible!! Large and filling, and delicious!! The salad, mixed with whatever it's seasoned with, along with salsa, combines perfectly to make it a delightful dish! I absolutely recommend it to anyone! Worth going out of your way to try it!!

    Lunch special, beef taco and chicken enchilada
    Mckall R.

    El Mexsal has the best beef taco hands down. Love this place and it's service. Came in for lunch and my food came swiftly and was delicious. Never disappointed here and it always has good vibes and service. Love this place.

    Delicious chicken chimichanga

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    This place is the bomb. I got the revueltas pupusas and they hit the spot! Sooo good!

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    Pupusas and platanos fritos are amazing. Horchata was excellent. Fun atmosphere and they have a liquor license.

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    Super good pupusas!!! The chicarrones con yucca were really good.. also try the horchata. Can't wait to be in Provo to go again.

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    Don't pass up this small restaurant! The portions are hearty and delicious. We ordered a small…read moresoup as an "appetizer" and a couple papusas each. Well, the soup alone is a meal and a hearty one. The broth was delicious and included large chunks of carrots, like two whole potatoes, two pieces of chicken (wasn't my fav part but oh well), and delicious rice on the side.... and two tortillas. The papusas were hot and delicious and extremely filling. The cabbage slaw topping and salsas and everything in general was clearly fresh. Whatever you order will definitely satisfy your appetite. And for anyone wondering about what a Tlaytudas is we didn't order the dish but it looked like an El Salvadoran pizza. Def a meal for two.

    El Mexsal - mexican - Updated May 2026

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