I haven't tried anything else other than the chicken tamales, and they are the best tasting of all…read moretamales I ever had! This was my second time ordering to go. Wish I could speak the language. The cashier didn't speak much English so I didn't try ordering something new, maybe next time!

This place is so good!! Our AuPair is from El Salvador and she says these are the best pupusa's…read morearound. The plantains are yummy too! We love this place. Totally worth a try!!

100% recommend. They have some of the best food around and probably THE best tequila bar in town…read more Staff is always great and the vibe is amazing.

Friendly, attentive staff…read more.. Pupusas are customizable with variety of ingredients... Economically priced menu...

No good customer service, very rude. If you close 8 why do…read moreyou stop taking orders by 7:30? I do not recommend. Ay mejores popusas no compren aquí.

The pupusas arrived fresh and hot, crispy on the outside and creamy cheese filling on the inside. I…read morehad one with jalapeños and one with frijoles. The curtido (cabbage) and verde salsa were perfect accompaniments. Everything tasted fresh!!! Best pupusas in town!!!

This place has a special place in my heart. Back when I used to go to Gainesville college (before…read moreit became UNG), my friends and I would come here for their pupusas. For just $8 bucks (back then) or less, it would be enough to fill us for the day. I came when it first opened and the interior is still the same. It's dark and not a place I would say cozy. The only thing on their menu that I always come back and back again is their tamales. It's different than the regular tamales that you're used to. It's made out of potatoes instead of corn so the texture is soft and melts in your mouth. Their seasoning is just right; actually, it's perfect in my opinion. Since my UNG/Gainesville day, I have moved to Cali and have tried high and low, near and far, all the Salvadorian places I can find. No places tamales match this place. Every time I come home to GA for a visit, I would always make sure to stop by. I had their pupusas and tacos before but it's been awhile. I remember them tasting pretty good. Maybe I should order some next time. Their melon drink is the best. Not too sweet, not too strong in melon flavor. Its honestly perfect in my option.

This is the closest Salvadoran restaurant to me from Cumming. My parents are Salvadoran so whenever…read moreI am craving some pupusas, I come here. My favorite are the pupusas de arroz. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with little details representing El Salvador. I think our server is also the cook that makes the pupusas so you can tell the food is authentic. I would say the ambiance is not as modern and the lighting is somewhat dim inside. Overall, I'll keep coming here whenever I miss a food from my parent's home!

This is BY FAR my absolute favorite restaurant. My partner and I attended UNG + UGA for school, so…read morewe would meet halfway at this restaurant every week to see each other! The employees are super sweet and the food is literally so so so good. Totally recommend!!

This place was great. It is very unassuming but the food felt real. I don't know if it is authentic…read morebut it felt different from regular American Mexican food. I got two steak tacos and a chicken quesadilla.

Came here as a recommendation after dealing with some car issues, We were seated right away on a…read moreWednesday for lunch. We shared a plate of their revueltas pupusas and a Yuca con chicharron plate. The dishes came out hot and fresh in under 10 minutes. Sides included a huge container of their cabbage slaw as well as a bottle the tomato dipping and hot sauces. Overall, we had a great experience. The staff were friendly and the space definitely gives family owned vibes. Would love to come again to support their lovely establishment and more of their fairly priced quality food!

True hole in the wall spot and absolutely fantastic. I got two tacos and a papusa and everything…read morewas spectacular. Literally no complaints, authentic, cheap, and delicious.

The food is very authentic. You can find your everyday breakfast meals from Salvador here. They…read morealso sell bread and pastries! I ordered the #4 - tamales de elote, beans and crema. The tamales were a bit dry so they definitely needed the beans and sour cream to make it easier to swallow. Truthfully though, corn tamales are usually like that so nothing new. I would recommend this place. The servers are all very polite and willing to help when asked!

I stopped in to pick up desserts for a dinner party. They seem to make fresh every day and there…read morewere so many tasty options. I also grabbed a few pupusas while in the store for lunch. Those were made fresh when I ordered. I had seen the reviews about wait time and expected though I don't feel as though I waited long. I did place my order for hot food before getting in bakery line. The dining space was large and clean. Fairly standard table w/ 4 chairs setup throughout the store. Most people were waiting for their orders and would leave when they got them.

Loved this place for lunch. The food was awesome! I had a…read moretaco and quesadilla. The green salsa (hot!) was great. Very nice owner and staff.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in Athens, Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant should be at…read morethe top of your list. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place is a local favorite. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the menu offers a great selection of traditional Mexican dishes, along with a few Salvadoran influences that make it even more unique. One of the highlights of the evening was meeting the owner, Antonio Ramirez. Throughout the meal, he made his way around the restaurant, stopping at each table with a smile to ask how everything was and to make sure guests were enjoying themselves. That level of personal attention is becoming increasingly rare and speaks volumes about how much he cares about both the food and the customer experience. It's also obvious that the local college crowd has discovered this gem. There were plenty of students enjoying dinner, and it seemed like the margaritas were especially popular--particularly when Mom and Dad were picking up the tab! Fortunately, the margaritas are well worth it, with generous pours and plenty of options to choose from. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. Most importantly, the flavors felt authentic and homemade rather than the typical chain restaurant version of Mexican food.

I discovered La Union Restaurant Pupuseria during a Yelp search for a lunch spot. This authentic…read moreSalvadoran restaraunt is such a gem that my family of four visited twice during our recent stay in Franklin while visiting Lake Nantahala. It's located in a shopping center with several other eateries such as a taco restaurant, ice cream shop and bakery. It is a small restaurant with about five to six tables inside. During both visits, we observed several locals dining in or picking up take out. There was a friendly young lady that seated us and took our order. They make the food fresh to order so it takes a little time but nothing unreasonable. The food is definitely worth the wait. We ordered the carne asada meal with plantains & black beans, bean pupusas, jalapeño pupusas, chicken tamale and child's baleada. The carne asada meal was enough for my son to eat and share some with my husband and younger son. I was even able to enjoy several plantains which were prepared perfectly. The pupusas were some of the best we have ever had. They were stuffed with a generous amount of filling and the pupusa dough was moist instead of dry like some places. The bean and cheese pupusa was our favorite but all flavors ordered were delicious. La Union Restaurant Pupuseria will be a regular dining spot for our family when in the area. If you enjoy authentic Salvadoran food then be sure to check out this gem.

We tried the chicken fajitas & they were really good! Seasoned perfectly in fresh corn tortillas…read morewith green sauce. Yum! Limited inside.dining space, but has outdoor tables, too. Fresh, hot chips & tasty salsa. Great waitress who stayed busy doing everything! Generous portions. Fair pricing.

I ordered one order of baleadas sencillas and really enjoyed my snack. The order included three…read moreflour tortillas with refried beans and authentic cream and cheese! I came in to have one baleada but was unable to resist eating another! I only gave it four stars because I would like to return and try other meals!

Las mejores pupusas que he probado! La gente es muy amable y nos recibieron con unas sonrisas…read more Volveré muy pronto!