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El Salvadoreño

4.0 (961 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Halle J.

Loooooove the pupusas here, you definitely need at least 2. My favorite is the chicken con todo. Also the plátanos con lechera is soooo good if you want something sweet. The prices are fair and service is nice/quick :)

Pork and Cheese (Rev), Cheese and Zucchini (QCal)
Elizabeth S.

Came here for mother's day as it was highly recommended by my sister from her trips down to SD! Very short wait time and excellent service. The restaurant is very pretty and still has a family business feel, very welcoming. We enjoyed the Revuelta pupusas & queso con calabaza. Both were delicious, they are very generous with the fillings. They do charge extra for more curtido but they give you more than enough at the beginning. Their granadia is also great and not too sweet! Definitely coming back whenever we are in town!

Beef Salpicon / Salpicon De Res con arroz y ensalada
Bianca G.

We got lucky with parking so that was a plus. We were seated as soon as we came in on a friday afternoon. Very welcoming server and ambiance. The music was a good volume to uphold a conversation at your table. The server accommodated to my food allergies and made great recommendations. The food came out hot and perfectly seasoned. Definitely will be coming back

Chicharron pupusas with cheese and jalapeno
Ashley M.

Salvadorian pupusas here are full of flavor and super consistent -- they always hit the spot. The curtido and spicy salsa are savory, bold, and bring the whole plate to life. Definitely the highlight every time I come. The Horchata Salvadoreña, though... it's been a hit or miss for me. I've tried it about three different times now, and honestly, it just feels inconsistent -- sometimes it's rich and creamy other times it tastes a little watered down or something. Service tends to be mediocre and the food usually takes a while, but I do cut them some slack since everything is made fresh to order.

Lorenzo W.

TASTY MIXED PUPUSAS! My family and I stumbled upon this place near Grant Hill after craving something warm to eat all-day, we were definitely impressed! We ordered a variety of different pupusas ranging from mushroom, vegan, revueltas (mixed - beans, pork, and cheese) and chicharrón. One pupusa was about $5.50 EACH. My order included the chicharrón and revueltas. The clear winner was the revueltas as the pork was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The chicharrón was also good, but it didn't blow my mind like the other pupusa. El Salvadoreño also serves refreshing fruit drinks called Ensaladas (not to be confused w/ a Salad) which include chunks of fruit. My Mom particularly liked these and informed me that it tasted pretty authentic! Service was great, our waitress was polite and refilled our drinks quickly! The dining room is sizable and fits both small and large groups. Restrooms are available! I'll definitely return to this place and suggest it to my Yelp friends.

Granadia sooo bomb!!
Crystal N.

Every time my family and I come down to San Diego we always come have breakfast here before heading back home to Anaheim. This is by far the best salvadorean restaurant wish they were closer but it's not too bad of a drive we love it out here. The food is amazing and the customer service is great. My favorite plate is called "Puchica Vos" and I never get to finish it so I share with my husband. Their baleadas and pupusas are delicious as well. As for my favorite drink it's the "Granadia". Parking is bad in this area so you might be driving around for an open spot since this restaurant is surrounded by houses.

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Ashley M.

Homemade style food ! Everything is great, we live the mojarras & pupusas. Service is friendly and bilingual. Family friendly and tvs to watch games.

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Jay R.

Stopped in for some Pupusas, left with full bellies and the desire to come back and try other items on the menu. Lunch rush definitely hits this place hard, may want to time your visit after 1:30 pm to ensure timely service.

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Quick spot we stopped at in San Diego me And the wifey loved it Authentic. Meal with authentic vibes!

Jarek M.

Pupusas me! What I like about this restaurant you ask? Pretty much everything. - Clean and well organised with plenty of tables and nice back patio. - Very friendly and attentive service. - Authentic Salvadorian food. Food was the main reason of our trip here and it was worth it. Good flavours, seasoning, and overall presentation. Everything was prepared to order and tasted very fresh. 1. Ceviche was made with white fish and was quite spicy. You can ask to remove spicy peppers if you don't like your food to be too spicy. This goes for all the dishes that require cooking with peppers. 2. Pupusas were very good too and paired well with delicious and crunchy curtido. 3. Empanada de plátano, pork tamales and corn tamale were super tasty and melt in your mouth. 4. Atol de elote was sweet and creamy. Yum! You must try this restaurant if you crave Salvadorian food.

Their soup isn't authentic and is made in 15 minutes according to the manager and ALL Salvadorans make soup like that according to her.

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The food was very good. We mostly ordered pupusa's. Unfortunately the service was very slow. We waited 40 minutes after we ordered.

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Food was delicious and definitely worth the wait. The staff is so attentive and caring. They deserve 10 stars. Love this place!!!

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Pupusas were amazing! Truly authentic friendly service. It's a must if your in San Diego. Hidden gem

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Love this restaurant. Pupusa's are amazing every time. I also love their tortilla. Will definitely continue eating here.

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El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante - Imitación de carne de cangrejo

El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante

3.8(538 reviews)
3.3 mi
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First time trying pupusas and I'm so glad I came here! It's a traditional Salvadorian restaurant…read moreserving up amazing pupusas at a great price. Lots of indoor seating -- a simple, no‑frills spot -- but the food is where they really shine. We ordered the chicken tamale, carne asada pupusa, bean and cheese pupusa, and the plantain con frijoles y crema platter. Everything was delicious, and I would definitely come back. Service was a little slow, and they forgot one of our items at first, but they did bring it out eventually. Overall, a great first pupusa experience!

The food is so good that we came twice this week! Their pupusas are very big and they have a big…read moremenu of options. Staff are friendly from the moment you walk in. The food takes some time, but it is all made fresh to order. We tried a little bit of everything: the pupusa revueltas, chicken pupusa, yucca frita, plántanos, and the plantano empanadas. Their curtido is very good as well. The ambiance is very family friendly. They have many tables, for large and small parties. The rain may have caused some issues for them recently, as there were drying fans sitting out, and cardboard on the floor near the entryway. Update: it's been about one week now and I called this morning to place a takeout order. They said it would take only about 15 mins. We ordered 6 pupusas revueltas and a large Salvadoran horchata and our total was about $28.

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El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante - The lobby

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El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante - The outside of the restaurant

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Cuscatlan Salvadorean Cuisine - Pechuga Encebollada Plate

Cuscatlan Salvadorean Cuisine

4.7(210 reviews)
6.8 miClairemont
$$

My first time trying Salvadorian food and I LOVED it; can't wait to go back. I ordered the Caldo de…read morePollo which came in a hearty bowl of veggies and potato, and with a plate of fried chicken, rice, tortilla, and salad. I also tried the Jalapeno and Queso Papusa. Washed it down with their Salvadorian Horchata. The Caldo de Pollo doesn't have any meat inside the soup, but the broth itself was simply delicious and fresh. Came with a lemon slice and it was perfect after squeezing it in there. The plate came with two pieces of fried chicken and it was cooked nicely. Loved the rice as well, it was like a pilaf. Jalapeno and cheese papusa was sooo good with the melty cheese and chopped fresh jalapeno. The horchata tasted deliciously housemade. Pretty big and a full restaurant during lunchtime on a Saturday. Service is very friendly. Food came out in about 10 minutes. Small parking lot but was lucky to get a spot. Will definitely be back!

Nice casual restaurant. Good amount of menu items to choose from. We came here for lunch and…read moreordered two pupusas - zucchini and cheese and spinach and cheese, the 3 pies ( pasteles del pupa, pollo o carne), and sopa de pollo. First I have to be honest that this was the first time I had a freshly made pupusa. Before this I only had frozen ones from Costco. These pupusas were so much better in taste and texture, although the spinach and cheese one was more on the salty side. The 3 pies were also very good. You have a choice for a pork, chicken, or a potato pie which we got one of each for our order. They were all good but I especially liked the chicken and potato ones. The chicken soup was very good. Good balanced amount of chicken and vegetables. Service was great. The server was helpful in helping us choose menu items. And she was good about checking on us during our visit.

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Silvia Pupuseria - Carne Asada Tostada, so much topping and still crispy.

Silvia Pupuseria

4.3(343 reviews)
2.8 mi
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It's been a while since we've been here.... So glad we came out for a quick bite to eat. This place…read moreis a TRUE hidden gem in National City. Decently priced menu items. Great customer service & all around great vibes. Food was delicious as always..... What we ordered: 2 Shrimp Pupusas 2 Tacos De Adobada I forgot how BIG the pupusas were and we ended up taking one home. BONUS POINTS: They were so nice to give us a small container of curtido & tomato salsa to go. No extra charge!! The hubby and I ate dinner for under $20. AMAZING!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #Pupusas #SilviasPupuseria #Tacos #NationalCityGem

I enjoyed this place so much! I have not been in over 3 years, but after having a craving for…read morepupusas, I am glad I came back here. My partner and I tried four different kinds (revuelta, chicharron, queso con jalapenos, and loroco). I had a to-go order, but I put on all the toppings at home and it was great. The curtido was nice and fresh, I wish I could just buy this alone and use it as a topping for so many things at home. The horchata was also delicious and not overly sweet. I liked the nutty taste of the seeds. The interior was well kept, clean, and felt very at home. I came in when no one else was there and my order was made fresh and the wait was not long. Cant wait to go back and try other menu items or pupusa fillings.

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Silvia Pupuseria - Carne Asada Taco, this is only one taco and it's massive. So much meat!

Carne Asada Taco, this is only one taco and it's massive. So much meat!

Silvia Pupuseria - Revuelta Pupusa and Queso con Jalapenos Pupusa, heaven on earth.

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Revuelta Pupusa and Queso con Jalapenos Pupusa, heaven on earth.

Antojitos Colombianos Restaurant - Bandeja paisa

Antojitos Colombianos Restaurant

4.6(542 reviews)
0.7 mi
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As a Colombian who has been craving authentic Colombian cuisine since my last visit to New York in…read moreDecember, I can confidently say this restaurant truly satisfied those cravings. Being nearly eight months pregnant, my expectations were especially high, and it is rare to find a place that meets them so well. From the seasoning of the food to the warm and attentive service, everything about this restaurant stands out. Although I don't recall my server's name, he was incredibly kind and provided excellent service throughout. The ambiance is also worth noting--the space is large, offers plenty of seating options, and even features a large TV, making it a great spot to relax or watch sports. To start, I ordered a watered mango juice along with a beef empanada. The empanada exceeded my expectations--despite being on the smaller side, it was packed with flavor. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered five more to go, which speaks for itself. They were served with fresh ají, a traditional sauce that complemented them perfectly. For my main course, I had the carne asada plate, which included steak, rice, beans, sweet plantains, avocado, tomato slices, and a small arepa. Every component of the dish was well-executed--the beans were flavorful, the meat was well-seasoned, and the overall plate felt authentic. It is often difficult to find truly authentic Colombian food, especially in San Diego, where options are limited or not genuinely Colombian. This restaurant, however, delivers on authenticity and flavor. The portion size was generous, and I ended up taking leftovers home to enjoy later. In addition to the empanadas (two chicken and three beef), I also ordered a buñuelo and a cheese arepa to go. Unfortunately, these items did not meet the same standard. The arepa lacked flavor and was overly greasy, and the buñuelo was dry and similarly oily, even after absorbing excess grease from the bag. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Colombian food, especially given how rare it is to find quality options in this area. Friends of mine visited recently as well and thoroughly enjoyed their bandeja paisa, further confirming the consistency of the food. I will definitely be returning--especially for those empanadas. Como colombiana que ha estado antojándose de comida colombiana auténtica desde mi último viaje a Nueva York en diciembre, puedo decir con confianza que este restaurante realmente cumplió con mis expectativas. Además, estando casi de ocho meses de embarazo, mis expectativas eran aún más altas, y no es fácil encontrar un lugar que las cumpla tan bien. Desde el sazón de la comida hasta el servicio cálido y atento, todo en este restaurante destaca. Aunque no recuerdo el nombre del mesero, fue sumamente amable y atento. un servicio excelente en todo momento. El ambiente también merece mención: el lugar es amplio, y limpio. cuenta con muchas opciones de asientos y tiene una pantalla grande, lo que lo hace ideal para relajarse o ver deportes. Para empezar, pedí un jugo de mango (rebajado con agua) junto con una empanada de carne. La empanada superó mis expectativas; aunque es un poco pequeña, tiene muchísimo sabor. Me gustó tanto que pedí cinco más para llevar, lo cual habla por sí solo. Venían acompañadas de ají fresco, que las complementa perfectamente. Como plato fuerte, pedí la carne asada, que incluía arroz, frijoles, plátano maduro, aguacate, rodajas de tomate y una arepita. Cada componente del plato estaba muy bien logrado: los frijoles tenían un excelente sabor, la carne estaba bien sazonada y jugosa y, en general, el plato se sentía auténtico. Hoy en día es difícil encontrar comida colombiana verdaderamente auténtica, especialmente en San Diego, donde las opciones son limitadas o no lo son del todo. Sin embargo, este restaurante sí cumple con ese nivel de autenticidad y sabor. La porción fue bastante generosa, por lo que terminé llevándome lo que no pude terminar para comer más tarde. Además de las empanadas (dos de pollo y tres de carne), también pedí un buñuelo y una arepa de queso para llevar. Lamentablemente, estos no estuvieron al mismo nivel. La arepa carecía de sabor y estaba grasosa, y el buñuelo estaba seco y también muy aceitoso, incluso después de que la bolsa absorbiera parte de la grasa. En general, recomiendo este restaurante sin duda a cualquiera que esté buscando comida colombiana, especialmente considerando lo difícil que es encontrar buenas opciones en esta área. Unos amigos míos también vinieron recientemente y les encantó su bandeja paisa, lo que confirma la calidad constante del lugar. Definitivamente volveré, especialmente por esas empanadas.

BEST EMPANADAS IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO. I spent my whole day trying to find good empanadas here in san…read morediego that would remind me of new york and this was the only location that didn't disappoint. $1.99 per empanada, they are super filling and can tell are made with love. Service was amazing and quick and the atmosphere is very welcoming i love this place. LAS MEJORES EMPANADAS DE TODO SAN DIEGO. Pasé todo el día buscando buenas empanadas aquí en San Diego que me recordaran a Nueva York, y este fue el único lugar que no decepcionó. $1.99 por empanada, son muy llenadoras y se nota que están hechas con amor. El servicio fue increíble y rápido, y el ambiente es muy acogedor. Me encanta este lugar.

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Antojitos Colombianos Restaurant - Bandeja Paisa....

Bandeja Paisa....

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Paraná Empanadas - Malbec Beef Empanada

Paraná Empanadas

4.0(473 reviews)
5.1 miLiberty Station, Loma Portal, Point Loma
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Clear 5 stars! I don't understand when people give only 4 stars but don't say anything about why…read morethey took off one star. Argentinian empanadas are my absolute favorite! I strongly prefer the baked method to other styles. This is a small spot at the UTC Westfield mall. It's best to order food and then go find a place in the plaza to sit and eat. We went on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait. Empanadas are warm and ready instantly and they have complementary sauces. The three flavors I ordered were incredible--chicken, malbec beef, and spinach. Jackfruit, Beef, and Ham & Cheese were my husband's picks. Three empanadas are the perfect amount for a meal. This place definitely makes the list of spots I'll visit frequently.

Paraná Empanadas is one of the many vendors in Liberty Public Market and this food stand…read morespecializes in Argentinian empanadas. Currently they have a second location in Westfield UTC and plan to open a third location in Long Beach. [Parking]: Parking can be somewhat difficult during busy weekends, but there are designated parking lots throughout Liberty Station so it will require a bit of patience and driving around to find an available spot. [Menu]: Yelp's top recommended items include Chicken Chipotle Empanada (chipotle seasoned shredded chicken, cilantro, red bell pepper, sautéed onion), Malbec Beef Empanada (24-hour ground beef marinated in Argentinian wine, raisins, sautéed onion), and Beef Empanada (Traditionally seasoned ground beef, green olive, red bell pepper, sautéed onion). One empanada = $4 and three empanadas = $11.25. Each empanada comes with one complimentary sauce (chimichurri, chipotle chimichurri, or green olive). *** Chicken Chipotle, Malbec Beef and Beef (three for $11.25): Each empanada has a hot stamp so customers know which flavor is which. The Malbec beef was flavorful and was my favorite. Both Beef and Chicken Chipotle empanadas were alright. Personally I wasn't too crazy about any of the sauces I sampled. *** A decent spot for a quick bite, but this place is not something I would drive out of my way for.

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Great service!

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