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El Pajonal Restaurant

3.1 (122 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Salvadoran
Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Martha O.

Meh... They had nice 80's love songs playing, I wanna know what live is, Lady in Red... Service was ok. Food took a while to get. My personal opinion, it was ok nothing special. Maybe it was just an off day. Not sure if I'd give em another try.

Campechana terrible decision. the seafood included in this is so hard and chewy. the taste of the squid is off. it's not edible.
Ashley F.

the seafood ingredients included are so bad. i have a gross after taste in my mouth from the squid. the shrimp is chewy. i waited more than 40 minutes and paid $30 in total and this is inedible. honestly want to go back and get a refund because it's so bad.

Apolonio C.

Me gusta el servicio del personal muy amables y atentos y amigables se los recomiendo

I love this place! The most delicious food,wonderful service you'll get the most delicious fresh handmade pupusas you've ever eaten. An absolute must-visit . 10/10

Outstanding delicious shrimp pupusa  yummy
Jessica O.

Always a great day when we visit ! Always hot food and great service . Music is just right . And the waitress is friendly and attentive.

Michelada

This restaurant never disappoints me the food is delicious the staff is friendly and great service food comes out fast,really clean place with music on the background with tv's every where to watch your favorite sports i recommend this place best micheladas and pupusas in town.

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Reviews are mixed. Many praise the authentic Salvadoran food, especially pupusas, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. The friendly staff and good drinks are also noted.

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4 months ago

Amazing Service. Food is always warm and delicious. Pupusas are delicious. I highly recommend them.

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10 months ago

Comida Mexicana y Salvadoreña pero solo tocan música Mexicana. Pongan Variedad de música.

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Awful bland food and even poorer service, the Salvadoran food trucks right around the corner have way better food at a fraction of the cost.

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1 year ago

The place is amazing. They have the best margarita ever and the music is amazing. order the mango margarita one of the best ever.

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1 year ago

Bad service from the yellow-haired waitress who served me in a bad way and The food tasted bad

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1 year ago

Good service food is excellent love the level of service provided. When you are here it's like you are home.

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1 year ago

Pupusa was really great! I had the pork one and it was really tasty. Would come here again for the pupusas.

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1 year ago

The food was very good especially the carne asada, also very good service and very nice, most of the food was very good I would recommend!!

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1 year ago

Buen lugar , hay bonitas meseraa y ambiente familiar la comida super rica me gusto sopa de pata , tiene especial todos los dias

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1 year ago

Friendly service and cozy atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. Pupusas and panes con pollo are a must-try here!

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1 year ago

Muy recomendado tengo ańos de venir la comida muy buena y la atención muy buena se los recomiendo

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3 years ago

Panes con pollo is my To go choice, always delicious! The aguachile is amazing!! Every single time I ordered is fresh!

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Mi Pueblo Salvadoreño - Lunch Specials! Pacayas Envueltas- Mon-Fri only at Mi Pueblo Salvadoran Restaurant in East Los Angeles.

Mi Pueblo Salvadoreño

4.8(69 reviews)
9.3 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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L.A. Pupusa House - Our Logo: L.A. Pupusa House

L.A. Pupusa House

4.6(87 reviews)
1.0 mi•East Hollywood
Free parking
Family-owned & operated

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!

Rode by and saw they were open, so I figured I'd stop in and give them a try. Honestly, I wasn't…read moreexpecting much, but holy cow... I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. I only ordered one pupusa because I wanted to test the waters before committing to a full meal, but that one pupusa was absolutely . The flavor was on point, it was cooked perfectly, and you could tell it was made fresh. If that's what they're putting out on a single pupusa, I can only imagine how good the rest of the menu is. I'm definitely going to have to make another trip back so I can give the rest of the menu a proper shot. First impression? Definitely a win.

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Sivar Treats

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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