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    El Tazumal

    2.8 (184 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalvadoran, Mexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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

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    Maric B.

    Excellent atmosphere!!! Great service by Giovanni. Food was very good and fresh. We got our meals within a very reasonable time, the temperature and freshness of the food was incredible good. Great music on the background... I highly recommend this place.

    Eva V.

    my family and I recently moved to San Pablo. I found this place to be one of the best place around my neighborhood so far that has the best pupusas. My family and I come here to enjoy their delicious pupusas. I really do not know what happen today, I've been trying to order pupusas since 4:30pm and they hang up on me, called them back and having trouble hearing them. Perhaps their phone is not working. I can't think on other explanation bc I've order before over the phone and they've been so kind to me and bring me the food out to my car when I pick my order bc of my baby and 2 years old kid. Dunno what happen and I hope they fix their phone soon bc it says that they aren't to busy around this time. My kids and I wanted pupusas today I still recommended!

    Salpicón very poor plate
    Ramses D.

    One of the worst restaurants in San Pablo this salpicón is not even a full spoon of meat it's ridiculous it was more than 50$ for 3 plates expensive you basically paying for only beans and rice that's it

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    Ernesto U.

    This used to be my go to spot for pupusas and Salvadoran comfort food. I don't know if It's because I've tried other spots or because something's changed, but I've grown increasingly disappointed with my orders here for a while now. My most recent order was okay. My partner who is not Salvadoran was satisfied but I am Salvadoran and know better. The filling of the pastelitos was good but the outside wasn't as crispy as I would've liked. The masa (dough) for the pupusas needed more love (read flavorless). The fillings were good but I couldn't tell which ones had and didn't have chicharron (pork) which means they could've definitely used more. The horchata satisfied a craving but was a little on watery side. This place has both hit and missed the mark on several occasions. Worth trying and comparing it for yourself. There are like 6 pupuserias around here within like a 3 mile radius.

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    Great first cup of coffee, the salsa cin the syrup dispenser complements the eggs with amy Desayuno dish.

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    Great food. Clean restaurant. Friendly service. The pupusas and plantains with crema and refried red beans are our go to..

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    Great food and the plates are tasty and authentic. I have always enjoyed going to this restaurant as its family owned and operated.

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    Friendly staff, the food is very affordable and amazing. Satisfied for sure. They take orders as well for pick up.

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    2 years ago

    Yummy pupusas! Salvadoreño food always a hit. Breakfasts are good here too. Definitely recommend this spot.

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    El tazumal has some of the best pupusas I've ever tried that's all I ever order when I go to this restaurant very good environment

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    4.6(270 reviews)
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    Xinia never disappoints. The pupusas are on fire, the yuca frita with chicharrón is amazing, and…read morethe empanadas are always fresh. I'm Mexican but I come here for my Salvadoran food fix..this is the spot for authentic Salvadoran food."

    I used to come here more often when I worked in Richmond as it was on my way home. Yesterday, I was…read morein the area and figured I would stop by. I am so disappointed at the food changes and feeling bad to give a bad review as I love supporting small businesses and love Salvadorean food. There's a lot of room to improve. I've been eating Salvi food since I was child. If you order to go check before you leave. I had an item missing. I called and was able to get a refund. She handled it nice too since she forgot to add it. I took food to go. I added pictures on all. The tamales both chipilin and pork were good. The masa was excellent. The size was small to medium. The pupusas are tiny, they are good but nothing extraordinary. As they are small there's no cheese stretch or a good feel about the filling. The masa is good. The quesadilla pasty was crumbly, it did not feel fresh. It was dry with no flavor compared to ones I've eaten before. The best Salvi quesadillas are moist. The guava, pineapple, and custard empanada pastry were small. The pineapple one did not feel fresh, more on the dry side, crumbly compared to other flavors. The pork empanada was probably the worst. They were tiny with hardly any filling. The empanadas usually have a ground meat or shredded chicken. This one had pieces of pork so it was not flavorful at all. There's table seating indoors and outdoors. The yucca con chicharron was okay too. Usually it comes with a salad like but this one came with 1 beet, 1 slice of tomato and 1 slice of cucumber with a small bag of curtido. No sauce. Tip: The server gave me a business card and recommended to call for orders to go as the waiting time was 30 minutes. I did not mind waiting. I appreciated her sharing this. Tip: recommend the pork tamal. The pupusas if hungry get at least 3.

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    Las Montañas Supermarket

    3.0(286 reviews)
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    They offer a large selection of Hispanic themed groceries…read more We get papusas with corn tortillas and a variety of sauces to put on them to go. They are cooked fresh to order and are out of this world. A very nice selection of other precooked food to choose from as well. The store is clean and well stocked. I have never stopped by without being happy I did.

    Today, I experienced a distressing incident at a restaurant where I attempted to place a to-go…read moreorder. Despite being bilingual and of Mexican descent, I was treated differently because I spoke English. Due to the stress of caring for a sick son, I was somewhat distracted. After paying for my order, I briefly stepped away to retrieve rice pudding and salsa, then encountered a nephew and placed my food next to the items I had already paid for. In my haste, I inadvertently took everything and exited the store, only to be confronted by the entire staff, who alleged that I had not paid for the pudding. I produced my receipt, which confirmed their suspicion, and returned the pudding. However, the security guard had already blocked my vehicle and was not permitting me to leave. I attempted to reverse, but he jumped onto the hood of my car. Eventually, he disembarked, and I was allowed to depart. Upon reviewing my receipt, I discovered that I had been charged for sodas that were not provided. I returned to the restaurant to collect the sodas and informed security that their actions were unjustified. I am currently consulting with an attorney regarding my rights, as I believe I was a victim of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage. What happened to me is crazy today I went in to order my food to go. First of all I get treated her different because I speak English. I am Mexican I also speak Spanish and understand. Today like the food that's why I go back but I'm done. I been under stress due to a sick son. I walk away to grab rice pudding and salsa I then seen a nephew I put my food down next to the items I had already though I paid for my receipt appeared as though I did I was rushing turned around grabbed everything and left store got in my car. I was approached by what looked like the entire staff. I showed them the receipt I noticed pudding was not on receipt just then I gave them back there pudding security had already jumped on my car and was not allowing me to leave I tried to back up by then he was on the hood of my car. He finally got off my car and allowed me to leave finally. I pulled over up the street to review my receipt they charged me for sodas. I went back to get the sodas. I let security know he was totally wrong I will file formal complaint as holding me against my will is assault among other charge. Im consulting with an attorney regarding my rights for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage. What happened to me is crazy today I went in to order my food to go. First of all I get treated her different because I speak English. I am Mexican I also speak Spanish and understand. Today like the food that's why I go back but I'm done. I been under stress due to a sick son. I walk away to grab rice pudding and salsa I then seen a nephew I put my food down next to the items I had already though I paid for my receipt appeared as though I did I was rushing turned around grabbed everything and left store got in my car. I was approached by what looked like the entire staff. I showed them the receipt I noticed pudding was not on receipt just then I gave them back there pudding security had already jumped on my car and was not allowing me to leave I tried to back up by then he was on the hood of my car. He finally got off my car and allowed me to leave finally. I pulled over up the street to review my receipt they charged me for sodas. I went back to get the sodas. I let security know he was totally wrong I will file formal complaint as holding me against my will is assault among other charge. Im consulting with an attorney regarding my rights for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage.

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    El Tazumal - salvadoran - Updated May 2026

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