These pupusas are amazing and really authentic. They are super tasty and well filled. I have tried the loroco, revuelta, chicharon con queso, and frijol con queso and they are all amazing you can't go wrong with any. Service is always great, super friendly staff and quick service. Plenty of seating inside, gets busy during lunch hours but that's how you know it's good. I also tried their Jamaica drink it was refreshing without being overly sweet. I finished the meal with a desert called nuegados which is basically yuca that is fried and dipped into a syrup. It was so good! Favorite spot for pupusas around Mesa read more

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This restaurant is a hidden gem in Mesa. Came back to dine in person and the pupusas tasted even better. The lorocos pupusas are my absolute favorite. I love how huge and thick the pupusas are. $4.50 for a pupusa. 2 pupusas is enough for me and I am stuffed! I love supporting small businesses and this restaurant really makes the best pupusas. The restaurant feels very homey like you came over to eat at your grandma's. The red sauce is mild and very good. Their green sauce has a lot of spice to it, so i usually just add the red sauce and the salad (curtidos) on top of my pupusas. We also got their Nuegado pastry which is a salvadorian fried yucca fritter. I really liked it and it was nice to end the meal with a good dessert. The staff are all super nice and they do take card. Easy shared parking in a plaza. read more

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I visited Gladys for pupusas, and I had a wonderful experience. The flavors were fantastic, though I would've loved the pupusas a bit chunkier with more filling. They made up for it with generous sauces and curtido. The service was amazing, and the Christian music playing in the background had me singing along. The staff called me "Chapinita" after we chatted about my Guatemalan heritage, and they gave me the last plantain of the day. I also had their Salvadorian horchata, which I loved distinct from the Mexican version. Overall, a warm experience! read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

While in AZ we have to stop at Gladys Restaurant! Food is always delicious and fresh ! The gentleman who serves the food and runs cashier had great customer service ! I will always come back while in AZ . read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Platanos Fritos y pupusa revuelta ! - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Best pupusas I've had in all of AZ. Full of flavor, huge, and not skimpy on Curtido or salsa!!! I'm so glad I don't live super far! A little pricey 5 pupusas and an ensalada came out to $30, but SO worth it. It's been so hard trying to find a good pupusa out here and this place hit the SPOT!!!! Delicious!!! read more

Expensive for where and what it is ! A pupusa is now $4.50 each! Watery red sauce. Curtido needed more development. No horchata ?? That's like no tequila at all Mexican restaurant. Unacceptable friends ! Just plain unacceptable! No ambience decent service. It will soon price itself out of existence. read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - $14.00 pre tip - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Very very very very good!!! Ordered 8 pupusas and a sopa de pata and everything was delicious full of flavor. Can't wait to be back and try their other food. The server was a nice gentleman and very welcoming from the moment you walk through the door. The place is also very nice and gives off a feeling of being at home. Do yourself a favor and check this place out you will not be disappointed. read more

Totally recommend this place and come with friends do you can share some of their platters. Super tasty and great hospitality. read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What a joyous restaurant! My husband and I waited for our fried plantains while chatting and listening to lively music! The plantains were incredible! They went so well with the creamy sauce and the beans! Yum!! read more

It's been a while since I had pupusas, and a few nights ago, I decided to try this place that I have bookmarked. I came in here close to 8 pm on a weeknight, and there was still a steady stream of customers. Everyone was picking up takeout. Initially, I thought I would dine in, but after seeing everyone pick up their food, I decided to order my items to-go. It's kind of a hole in the wall, so makes sense. I ordered a few pupusas stuffed with loroco (edible green flower of Central America), one tamale elote, and one tamale con pollo. One of my favorite side item is curtido, which is pickled slaw and this place makes great curtido! The pupusas were delicious, and they hit the spot. Both elotes were great! The tamale elote was a bit sweeter and very flavorful. I'll definitely be back back for more pupusas and tamales, love the authentic and tasty food here! read more

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It's been a while since we had stopped here but just like last time the food did not disappoint it was good and awesome customer service... we will be back in time read more

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I was in the mood for some good soul food. This hit the spot! Got me some amazing tamales, a variety of pupusas, yuca con chicharron, and pastel. I can't even begin with my favorite item! Everything was amazing, the food and the service too! Staff was super friendly and attentive. We got a guanabana drink and an horchata. Both are very good, but I do have to say that for those who are used to the Mexican horchata, it is not the same thing, but both are great. Mexican one is made from rice, and I believe this one is seeds from the morro tree. Will most definitely come back to try that tilapia. Love me food! read more

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I recently visited this restaurant since I was craving pupusas and pastelitos. The pupusas were a good size and the pastelitos had a delightful crisp. Although everything was pricey, the food was good and my cravings were satisfied. read more

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Came in on a Saturday and the restaurant was extremely busy. That's how you know it's good! Best sopa de gallina in Mesa. Just the right portion sizes and great service. Even though they were busy, they made us feel welcomed and made sure to ask how everything was going and how the food tasted. Great bean and cheese pupusas as-well. Definitely will be back! read more

They have the Pupusas! They have great customer service! I've been coming here for a couple of years and it have not changed

Was really craving for pupusas and empanadas while staying over at my best friend who lives here. She recommended them and actually they turned out good! Def I am trying the rest of the other plates when I come back. read more

Great pupuseria. There is a nice blend of inner ingredients while keeping the masa thin. Curtido and salsa had great flavor.

I just learned about pupusas and wanted to try them. Found Glady's and decided "this is where it's going down." I'm glad I did!!! It's the perfect kinda small shop place I love to eat at! I ordered 3: bean and cheese, the mixed bean, cheese and pork and the cheese and pork. My favorite of the bunch was the mixed!! The owner was super nice and I just loved the place. I'll be back! read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Tradicional Rebuelta Pupusa - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

No se dejen engañar. Sus matemáticas son una farsa: te dicen que compres de cierta forma para que "ahorres", pero es mentira. Al final te cobran carísimo read more

Not being from Central America I can't vouch for authenticity but this is the best pupusa I have ever eaten and the best fried plantains..sweet unquious delicious!!! The cook greets you, talks about his food and you gotta love cook who is authentic and excited about his plates, and they're filled with love! They have a delicious fruit drink which is a must as well . The platesco e out hot and wondrous!! And there are sauces to add for heat..there's a slaw that goes on top and it is crisp fresh sweet and vinegary and perfect. I re omens this little spot because the food is just damned good. And I'll bet it is as authentic as can be read more

My brother was visiting from L.A. and asked if we could find some pupusas. Glady's had good ratings so we checked it out. We were welcomed in and offered samples of their horchata and agua fresca. My brother loved the horchata while my mom preferred the agua fresca. I tried a revuelta pupusa (bean, cheese, pork) and while it was good,I actually preferred the simple bean and cheese pupusa. For some reason just the plain bean and cheese combo tasted amazing. I think my husband was jealous that I came without him, so I'll have to bring him next time. read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Bean and cheese pupusa with curtido in the background - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Pupusa's are delicious! Haven't had any other menu items but we'll get 2 dozen pupusas every couple months for family dinners and they are always delicious, fresh and filled to bursting. Might need to go this weekend now that I'm thinking about it. read more

Hands down best poousas in town... fresh made just like yo mama makes them.. service and place smooth vibes

nomás tienen ke servir separados el cilantro y cebolla no juntos mix porke no nos gusta a todos así gracias read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - estuvo bien delicioso el caldo de mondongo pero lo único ke no me gustó fue ke pusieron el cilantro y cebolla mixtiado - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Tasty Pupusas and very good Horchata. The tamales were okay. Though they only had chicken and no pork. Also no olives in their tamales. They were good overall. read more

very filling, very delicious. Curtido was very flavorful and could be eaten by itself or w the pupusa without salsa. really lifted the flavor. salsa was okay in my opinion. pupusas were a really good size! very kind staff and clean restaurant. overall 10/10 read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - 3 pupusa special, 2 pupusas and a dr pepper = $33 - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Super authentic experience we will definitely be back. The place was exactly as we expected, chaotic, fun, with great people and great food! We had chicken, beans, and cheese arepas. They were amazing! read more

So good! We had the chicken dinner, carne asada dinner, a pork papusas and a cheese/jalepeno papusa. Everything was so so fresh and delicious. Massive portions we could've shared one dinner. Piping hot. The black beans were seasoned perfectly! We waited about 15 minutes for our food and every table was in use when we came in so that was also pretty standard. Papi Willie was so friendly and checked on us even though he was taking orders and cleaning up (they closed while we were still eating), and was just overall exceptional customer service. Heard him singing while he worked which is a good indication of attitude and happy doing what he was doing lol This hole in the wall will be getting more of our business for sure! read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Chicken dinner - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Fantastic food, good service. Pupusa's best I have found in the valley. Small place with great food. Even the beans and rice were over the top! To read more

This is one of the East Valleys hidden gems. if you didn't know this place was here, you might miss some of the finest flavors around. This family-run restaurant serves authentic Salvadoran cuisine including papusas, which you really need to taste to believe. The menu is clear, with pictures, and descriptions in English and Spanish, and the staff is happy to answer any questions. We had chicken, steak, and bean and cheese papusas, and a platter that contained some of each of the items on the appetizer menu. Everything was cooked really well, and, the portions, were large! Service was excellent and friendly, and we will definitely be back! read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Chicken Pastelito! - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Excelente service. Soo much food plates are so big can feed two people. Each food is made to order and fresh. We came from Canada to find a good Salvadorian food and we found out place. Usually places like this have a wait time but this one time the food was fast. read more

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Definitely worth the wait... but know you'll have to wait. They have a sign that says approximately 30 mins and it's not a joke. The food is made to order and is always delicious! The pupusas, plátano frito, and yuca are my favorite on the menu. But never been disappointed with anything I order. They have gift certificates available but know you will be taxed. I tried to explain to the staff, unsuccessfully, that Gift cards and gift certificates are to be treated as cash. According to the Federal Trade Commission No tax should be charged for the purchase of gift cards. read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - "We are not fast food. Your food is made to order, your wait time will Be approximately 30 minutes" - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Great food, great service! Always a great spot to eat at. I highly recommend. Pupusas Revueltas

The food was very good. The service was excellent. I took it to go and it was very enjoy.

Look I don't know how I HAVEN'T written a review yet!! ‍ My family and I have been coming for years!! As a soon as we walk in they recognize us! Let me first start by saying if I post 1 or 15 pictures of food they wouldn't make a different. Everything about this place is amazing from there food, to customer service! They literally work so hard and it shows! Each plate is made with love and authenticity! We have had damn near everything on the menu and NOTHING, I mean NOTHING is short of scrumptious! This is 1 place I don't mind driving to that side of town for! Always money well spent every time!! Thank you for always providing amazing service and food! May God and the universe continue to bless your shop, your family and everyone one you bless with this amazing food! read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I really loved it! Food was tasty and authentic. I ordered through UberEats so I can't say much about ambiance and service.

I am a pupusa addict. I've been to many Salvadorian restaurants in the valley and I must say that this spot easily has the best pupusas I've ever had. They don't even start making the pupusa until it is ordered, they're not pre-formed or pre-packed. They're also huge! My girlfriend and I came after I saw them on Yelp previously and randomly drove by it one night. I had the bean and cheese pupusas and my girlfriend had chicharrón. When they arrived you could smell the freshness, it smelled like cooked corn... I've never smelled that when a pupusa came to my table. The black beans and rice are also top notch. I will be back, the food is too bomb to ignore. read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Wow this place was poppin! We stopped by on Sunday at 1:30pm and the line was literally starting to come out the door. We stood behind another party that had just walked in, so we waited a few minutes to get in. The inside is small. VERY SMALL. If you hate being indoors with a bunch of people or if you're just claustrophobic this is not the place for you. They don't have that many tables and the setup inside is just weird. They do have chairs along the side for people to sit at and wait to be seated. We were luckily seated right away at the table that's right in front of the door when you walk in. The server was VERY FRIENDLY and he dropped us off the menus. More people kept walking in so it got even crazier and loud inside. They don't have as many dishes as other pupuserias have, and they are limited on the different kinds of pupusas. The menu is small and the drinks are not listed on there. We decided on going for the plate of the fried plantains that come with beans and sour cream. We also got two orders of their 3 pupusas plate that come with a drink, rice, and beans. We ordered two pupusas revueltas and four chicharron con queso. Our food came out rather quickly. The fried plantains were unfortunately burnt :( our pupusas were very mushy for some reason and we could barely find any chicharron in them. The salsa for the pupusas was super watered down and so I felt like I was putting water on my pupusas. The rice that came with my food had no flavor and it tasted like boxed rice. The black beans were delicious though, so I found myself eating them all! My tamarind drink was also very good and not too sweet. We asked for water and a water bottle was brought out to us. They don't have any of their drinks listed, so we had no idea the water wasn't free like at any other establishment.. The sever was nice but the food was ehhh... the place inside is crazy small and it was very hot inside! People were sweating and even my shirt was wet after being there a little over an hour... please turn on the AC. read more

Really surprised, I am usually really picky with Latin food the place is small and really low scaled. The food took a while to get here which was a little upsetting I was already feeling like I would not like it, the food didn't look like much but man did I learn my lesson about judging a book by its cover! The food was delicious very flavorful and filling. Some of the of the best pupusas I've ever had beans were great and the rice too! Definitely recommend it and would definitely come again! read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - 3 pupusas de chicharrón con frijol y arroz - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, it was fairly slow. Service was ok, considering there was only one other table. The pupusas were mediocre compared to others I have had in the past. The curtido was also just ok, it almost tasted watered down. Usually this is pickled but you couldn't taste much of the pickling flavor. The beans had a burnt taste, growing up eating beans this tends to happen when you refry refried beans or reheat them a few too many times. I was a bit turned away when I paid by the sight of a huge mountain of rice just sitting on the counter from where the server was grabbing for serving on to plates. Overall it was ok, I'll keep looking for another good place for Pupusas. read more

Glady's Restaurante Salvadoreño - Salvadoran Near Me - Mesa, Arizona