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    El Pajonal Restaurant

    3.1 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salvadoran
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    EL PAJONAL RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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

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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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Mixta fajitas
    Kimberly W.

    This is a very low key looking place on Vermont Ave. But we were very hungry and we could walk there from our hotel. All the food we had was outstanding!! My daughter ordered the grilled garlic shrimp. The shrimp were very large, succulent and tasty. My other daughter had several pupasa. They were very fresh and made there. I had the mixtas fajitas . Wow!! Seasoned perfect !! Big delicious shrimp, tender beef and chicken. It came with fresh handmade corn tortillas and a plate of rice and beans.. We had great attentive service too And delicious cocktails, too

    Ruth P.

    The Pan con Pollo and pupusas were amazing. I'm usually really sketchy about eating panes anywhere because my MIL makes them the best. But this! This was top-notch! Absolutely hit the spot for my craving for pan. It was beautifully served and DELICIOUS. The staff was kind and friendly. The food came out decently quick. The pupusas were hot, freshly made and very plump.

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    5 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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    10 months 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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    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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    I've been coming here since high school and I'm 24 now. The food was always really good, service…read moretypically welcoming and friendly but always expensive. We came a couple of months ago and had their loaded yucca fries with carne asada as well as some pupusas. The meat on our fries felt really low quality-- the best way I could describe it was it tasting like frozen hamburger meat-- and gave us indigestion for the rest of the night, which was really disappointing to experience. Today we unfortunately experienced some really rude service. My bf ordered a plain water and we were given a fresco ensalada (no big deal, he likes it) We don't eat pork and ordered fried yucca on its own, just yucca frita. We were given a plate of yucca con chicharron :( I told the service we just ordered yucca frita and we were told that we did not specify that for her. I explained that we don't eat pork so we sent it back and were met with a displeasing look. I said we didn't want to yucca anymore since we had a lot of food already and she said "the kitchen already made it." So I said it was fine but just the yucca this time and she came back with the same exact plate just without the chicharron-- no visible plate change. Needless to say for the price, decline in food quality, and rude service, it's not worth coming back. At least not for a while.

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    4.5(352 reviews)
    18.1 mi
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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 :)

    Sivar treats used to be a great place to eat, and the customer service was friendly. However, the…read morelast three times we've ordered the quality of the food and service has taken a turn for the worst. I let it go the first time when they got my order wrong and the tamales de pisque were super salty. Anyone can have an off day. The second time they got my order wrong again, but it was late and I didn't have the energy to make a fuss. However, tonight, they gave me the wrong pupusas and the platanos were burned. When I called back and politely let them know, the young lady on the phone seemed to be annoyed that I brought it up and dismissively told me to bring the food back. No basic courtesy, like we apologize for the inconvenience. When I got to the restaurant she rolled her eyes and took the food back in cold silence. The manager came out and again, no apology. I don't expect much, just basic recognition and common courtesy. I will not be eating here again and I caution you, that they do not value and respect customers enough to provide basic courtesy. **********+ Thank you, we appreciate your response and willingness to make things right. The only thing my wife and I ask is that you genuinely have a discussion with your employees and remind them that 99 percent of your customers are your neighbors, and we all want you to succeed. Here in Whittier, we have so many great dining options, so when we choose you, it means something. We will try again in a few months and we look forward to posting an update. Wishing you the very best. Sergio & Cristina

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    Sivar Treats  - This is my favorite restaurant now.  The service is always the best from Andrea .  The food always delicious.

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    This is my favorite restaurant now. The service is always the best from Andrea . The food always delicious.

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