The most AMAZING pupusa!!! My only regret was that we weren't that hungry so we didn't try more…read morethings. We got a chicken pupusa (to share), chips with salsa/guacamole, and plantains. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I will definitely return to this place when I'm back in SF! The restaurant itself is small, but the service was pretty quick so people were in and out in a pretty short time.

Been in the Bay Area my whole life and had not tried Panchitas until now. I'm so happy that they…read morestay open late. Went to this place with my partner who was raving about their garlic and mushroom pupusa's so you bet I had to try it. We both ended up getting the combo number one; I got mushroom and garlic and beef, and my partner got mushroom and garlic and chipotle. I definitely love the mushroom and garlic better than the beef. I think I was expecting more flavor from the beef, but it was still very good. Of course all of the sides were really good to dip the pupusa's in. I want to try all the other pupusa's next time. The place was pretty small. It is a very popular place so I expected it to be packed; it was when me and my partner came in. The place is right next to a club so throughout the dinner a lot of people from the club were coming in. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for late night bite for a good price.

When I'm at the mission, this is one of my favorite spots for pupusas. They can get quite busy…read moreduring lunchtime. When I arrived, several tables were already occupied. The lady who took my order was friendly and greeted me when I approached. The ambiance is unique, like a story centered around the mission. My order of pork pupusas and cheese pupusas came out perfect.

Great spot for pupusas. The combo platter comes with 2 pupusas, rice, and refried beans for $10…read more Can't get a better deal than that. The plantains here are some of the best I've had as well. They're sliced so long and thin. Every piece is a heavenly sweet, sticky, soft, crispy, caramelized morsel. The only downside is they don't give a lot of curtido. We were a group of 3, each ordering 2 pupusas each, and yet only got 1 small saucer of curtido.

This hidden gem in the Mission Neighbourhood on Valencia Street needs to be more talked about! Some…read moreof the best hoes I have tried without being overly greasy. It has a very authentic field to the food and environment. The places well decorated and from the outside sometimes it's hard to locate that it's a Salvadorian restaurant. The stuff is really nice and the only thing is to make sure you know their hours.

Cute place on Valencia. Unfortunately service was bare bones minimal. Seen a few customers leave…read morefrom nobody in attendance. Music is repetitive. A little warmer inside than outside. Pupusas and casamiento were dry. Cheese had no flavor. Tomato sauce tasted like canned tomatoes? Meh. Unfortunately this is a pass. Not all was a miss... Curtido and plantains were good

One of the best spots in the city for pupusas, hands down. I'm not listening to the…read morenaysayers--these pupusas hit the perfect balance of cheese, beans, and pork. Other spots I'm eating masa. Unlike many places that serve greasy pupusas, these are nicely made and not greasy. We usually order takeout since the dining area is small unless you go early. Parking can be a headache, but I've always managed to snag a spot (knock on wood). The staff are friendly, and we always leave full and happy!

Here's a cIf I'm being honest, the only thing on their menu that lives up to any of the hype is the…read morepupusas. Everything else falls pretty flat. Even then, the pupusas are hit or miss. I'd give them about a 3.5 out of 5. On a good day, they come out with that perfect golden-brown finish. On a bad day, they look and taste undercooked to the point where I've had to throw them back on the stove at home just to make them edible. The ambiance doesn't do much to help. It's your typical Mission-style Latin restaurant, kind of sticky and worn-in, but in a way where you can't quite tell if it's part of the aesthetic or just a lack of upkeep. Now, let's get into why this leans closer to a one-star experience. The staff consistently come off like they'd rather be anywhere else. They don't smile and often come across as rude. Timing is basically a suggestion here. If you place a takeout order, plan well ahead, at least 45 to 60 minutes before pickup. Every single time I've called, I've been told 25 to 30 minutes, only to arrive and wait another 15 to 20 minutes. Without fail. And in a neighborhood where parking is already a headache, with limited meters and tight timing, you'll feel that delay. Your patience will absolutely be tested. Don't say I didn't warn you. Update: Today's order included a hit inside the cheese mixture of the Pupusas. Disgusting.

Great pupusas made with love by a family business. Drinks and food made with ancestral family…read morerecipes.

This is my third time eating at this restaurant. We usually order a variety - zucchini, pork,…read morechicken, and garlic pupusas. All include cheese. Super filling and flavorful. Will be back to try the Yuka and Chicharron dish. I tried to order fried plantains this evening, but the hostess let me know the plantains weren't sweet/ripe yet and wouldn't be worth buying right now. The hostess/cashier is always super friendly, patient, and helpful. We never dine in because we live nearby, but I did see that the restaurant has a semi-open space in the back of the restaurant to seat more guests. Probably would be nice spot for a small intimate gathering of friends.

This place is fantastic! Come here for hearty portions, great service, delicious food and a big-ass…read moreMichelada. . . never disappoints.

Ordered for delivery. My niece wasn't feeling good and is staying with me. She wanted some thing…read moredifferent. She liked the zucchini & cheese very much. I like my flank steak as well, mixed it in with my pork & cheese pupusa and dip.

Super good pupusas, stuffed with cheese and meat ! I have been coming here for years and they…read moreremain consistent

Soy una persona que tiene alergias a la lactosa y es la segunda vez que me envían una orden de…read morepupusas con Queso esto me parece una burla de mal gusto estoy muy molesto !!! Incluso llame antes de poner mi orden para explicarle a los empleados y les dio igual y me mandaron la orden de pupusas de Queso otra vez , jamás volveré a ordenar nuevamente en este lugar es una vergüenza

Overall, I think the pupusas are over-rated:…read more 3.5/5: The chorizo y queso pupusa is good. A little too much cheese for me, so some cheese-scraping was required. Flavor is good. They seem a little thinner that at other places. 2.0/5: The chicharron pupusa is kinda bad; the filling is pasty, not so flavorful, and the texture is a little mushy.

"Excellent!" was my response when one of the staff asked how things were while clearing away our…read morevery clean plates. My favorite place for pupusas, along with Balompié #3. The staff are friendly and accommodating. I asked for extra curtido because my husband ate most of the original portion we were served. Of course, pupusas are the star, perfectly griddled, nice ratio of flavorful filling to masa, but I also like their refried beans. They're just done well. And the rice too. The restaurant isn't large or fancy (I do like all the football club scarves that line the walls and the fun soccer ball light fixtures) but it's a homey neighborhood spot, that can accommodate a large party in a pinch. We came in almost at closing time and not long after we sat down, a party of nine also sat down. And we were all served without feeling rushed.

I've been going to Estrellita's since they were in the stall at the La Cocina space in the…read moreTenderloin (forget what that was called). My first visit there I wasn't sold on their pupusas but when their brick and mortar location here opened up I went again to see how it was since I love pupusas and now they are in my regular rotation. The space is big and service is friendly with the free coffee (which I don't actually drink since I'm not a coffee guy). While it's not the fastest, the food is terrific so I am fine waiting for my delicious pupusas! I usually get the pork, bean and cheese pupusas which are really good but mixed it up last time and got the jalapeno and cheese ones but felt like there wasn't quite enough cheese in those so I'll prob just go back to the pork, bean and cheese ones since they seem more balanced. I also love both Balompie locations for pupusas if you need a reference on the types that I like.

I had the pork and cheese pupusa and it was BOMB. what makes it even better is that you hear the…read moreslapping sounds of them making pupusas fresh in the back. a single pupusa is $6 and generously sized. the server told me pupusas are only $4.50 on Fridays! on top of all this, you can get a free cup of coffee when dining in. yes this place is nestled in the tenderloin, but the food and service is worth it, and the bathroom is surprisingly clean

Best pupusas in the game. Ive never eaten in person here but I think they have an upstairs area…read more I've always just order to go and eat them at home. I also order them to parties when I feel giving and I always get compliments for bringing this dish. Parking is not the greatest, so make sure to call if you're doing pick ups. Staff is always nice!

Came her to try the Pupusas and also the pastel and both were excellent. This place is on Persia…read morejust half block up from Mission in the excelsior area. Parking is usually ok in the area as I am able to find a meter. I did take out but they have an upper dining area along with a good sized bathroom (Vs the tiny dingy ones you often find at smaller places). Food was really good and some of the better Pupusas I have had in the city and I have tried a bunch, especially the other big names. I saw a bunch of people ordering plates of food with rice, beans and various meats / stews which looked really good. Staff were very friendly as well. I will definitely be back to try the Tamales, try a plate and get some pupusas as well.