Ordered for takeout. Got the mixed pupusas for both the rice flour and corn flour. Rice flour definitely has more chew to it. Corn flour has more taste. Both are good in their own ways. Not greasy at all either. My only complaint is that their slaw isn't sour enough and their salsa is very runny and not spicy at all. Also tried the pork with fried yucca. Yucca was a bit overfried but very crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Loved the pork a lot. Super tender and has a nice crisp from the frying. Lastly, I got the fried yucca balls with the syrup. Never had this before and it was very good. read more

Amazing food, service, & location! We absolutely loved everything about this place. Our favorites were the garlic papusa & the apple cinnamon one. The lady up front brought it out to us & she was so warm, inviting & polite! She even brought our food out to us while we ate on the patio. It felt like a family business that's being ran really well. We'll definitely be back! read more

Its so good i see it every time i get off the train but i never had the time to try it today i had time and i saw a woman eating outside this establishment and i asked her if it was good and she said yes so i went inside and the menu was easy to read i got combo number 1 which is 2 pupusas and a drink and the cashier lady is so sweet and nice shes really funny and it felt like i was talking to someone in my own family! she set a really good vibe for this place and it was homey i didn't expect for the pupusas to be huge! it filled me up real quick and i took the rest to go i love you Salvadorans ! being mexican is fun and great but this food is so good it made me change my mind for the day read more

Hidden Paradise - 2 Cheese Pupusas, mild salsa, cabbage, brisket lemon and a bag of chips i got from superior right across the block from this place - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

This is The pupusa spot!!! The food is really good and the staff is friendly. I love to order the mixed pupusa along with an Horchata & plantains w/ cream for desert. read more

Hidden Paradise - Plantain and Cream - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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The good is... The food is delicious and people are great!! The bad: The wait to get our food is super long!! It takes from 30 mins to an hour the ealiest to get our food order to eat there! And they also barely where to sit to eat. But the food is really good though. read more

Delicious pupusas! I tell everyone about this place! Also, their customer service is top notch! read more

I ordered chicharron con queso and i got only chicharron and i paid $7 for each!!! Two pupusas for $14 what a disappointment!!!! Super thin. Never again am i coming here!!!! Who is going to want a pupusa sin queso without cheese???? Double check with your customer! I went to the website and specifically clicked under the main menu below mixed pupusas , chicharron con queso and a side box $2 for extra chicharron. I spent $30 and i gave a tip. There wasnt any No horchata and the frijoles estan ahumados, taste like they got stuck at the bottom of the pot and began to burn. Unfortunately its not like a year ago. I wouldnt come here if i were you. I double checked the website and they only have a revuelta ir a chicharron only pupusa but the chicharron only has a picture of a chicharron con queso and lots of cheese. Get your menu right yall. Who puts chicharron only and not chicharron con queso on their menu. I dropped $30 its why im upset read more

The pupusas here are really good. I find myself coming here often and the service is nice. The ambience is good too with music playing when I was there. There were a bunch of people from the city coming in to get some food and we will all be able to get food pretty quickly. read more

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Food was really good Pupusas were a little thin but besides that the flavor and service were great

Great setvice & amazing papusas!! I got the nopales [cactus], mushroom, cheese. It did not disappoint . The filling was abundant & well cooked, with the cactus being the star. The bread was thick, moist, and very flavorable. On the side was a generous helping of coleslaw & spicy salsa. The shop is located right behind the San Bernardino Depot station. Perfect!! Really, really happy they're there. read more

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After visiting The Cheech Center we got a craving for pupusas and went to Yelp for some nearby options. Hidden Paradise came up and we took a 15 minute drive over hoping this place would hit the spot...and it absolutely did! The pupusas were handmade and made to order.The prep time was about 10 minutes. We ordered a couple of the 2 pupusa 1 drink combos for $12. I personally ordered 1 cheese and 1 revuelta, they were both good but the cheese was excellent, my bf loved the asada one. All of them were tasty, as was their curtido and sauces. They weren't greasy and tasted homemade. The inside of the restaurant is small, just a couple tables but it is air conditioned and has one customer restroom. It's a simple layout but the pupusas are what really matter and those were top notch. read more

Hidden Paradise - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Hidden Paradise is literally the only restaurant operating in the second floor right behind the metrolink station. Plenty of parking too. Upon entering the restaurant, there was a strong smell of wet carpet and every time someone would go to the restroom there would be another strong odor permeating through (the tables are right next to it) so I wouldn't eat inside due to that. I got two of their pupusas (chicken and revueltas), they took around 30 mins to come out but they did give me a heads up so I didn't mind. The problem was that there was no chicken whatsoever in the chicken pupusa? There was only cheese inside. I liked their spicy sauce but the regular one was a bit too watery and the curtido tasted plain. read more

Hidden Paradise - he inside of a restaurant - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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Always wanted to try this place it's my 3rd time coming back and It's always closed very disappointed read more

Hidden Paradise - Closed restaurant on Tuesday 2pm - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

The food was excellent a lot of variety to choose from. It was all very authentic Salvadorian food. The pupusas were very tasty and one filled me up completely. The service was fantastic and quick. I would 11/10 recommend! read more

Great delicious pupusas. Affordable with combo and my wife was satisfied. Will recommend

Not sure Hidden Paradise is still a hidden gem after 5+ years. Judging by the line of people waiting in line, it is fairly well-known to people working around downtown San Bernardino these days. I am glad they made it through COVID but was a little surprised that they are not open for indoor seating yet. In fact, there is only enough room for one party to be inside to place orders then wait outside until the order is ready. Since there is no table nor bench outside either, our options are limited to eat in our car or take it back to the office/home. It is my co-worker's first time trying pupusas, I suspect it will not be his last time. I ordered a chicharrone (pork) and a camarone (shrimp) myself. They are served hot off the grill, stuffed with fillings. They were made to order so be ready to wait 25 minutes or so. Next time I think we will call ahead to place our orders. read more

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To the owners: Nombre, no jodan.... Pónganle más relleno a las pupusas, men... Ni que baratas estuvieran para que le den la pura plasta de masa a uno. Y díganle a la muchacha que atiende que no sea tan bestia, que trate de ser un poco más amable con los clientes... I would've looked past the subpar pupusas (too many parts were just plain masa), but I was definitely put off by the young woman's attitude. I do not recommend. If you want great pupusas, drive the 15-20 minutes it would take to get to Restaurante Salvadoreño in Riverside. read more

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Our go-to place for pupusas in the San Bernadino area. We usually get the six pupusa special (a great deal!). We like to call in our order ahead of time and pick up the food, but as long as it's not hot outside, it's not too bad to wait outside either (the interior is fairly cramped due to lack of space). We've also ordered just salsa and curtido before, after getting frozen pupusas from a grocery stores--they were good too. We are vegetarian, so we usually get the cheese and jalapeño, bean and cheese, zucchini and cheese, garlic and cheese, and vegetable and cheese pupusas. All delicious. Great customer service--sweet little ladies who are patient when I order using my limited Spanish (I typically order in English but I get brave sometimes). read more

Food was ordered to go, Food was excellent. location not so good, Building needs some improvement. Service was quick and pleasant

Very simple but delicious! Huge pupusas, I got the chicharron with cheese. Beans & rice Spicy salsa is delicious wait time for food was 25 mins definitely worth it. Ordered Togo read more

Hidden Paradise - Chicharron Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Friendly staff and a good late breakfast/lunch spot across from the Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino. The food is good, and they take Restaurant.com coupons. Close to Valley College as well. read more

Our first time trying pupusas. We enjoyed them! It's interesting how the photos look so boring and they all look the same, but in reality the taste is so dependent on the filling you get! They said the bean & cheese was their most popular, but we found that one a bit bland. We really enjoyed the chicken, shrimp, and zucchini pupusas! Each comes with salsa and a cabbage thing to put on top, but we liked them a lot better without that stuff. We also got the plantains, which were sweet and yummy. Tamales - The chicken one was SO good! It tasted more moist and was bigger than other tamales from stands/markets that we've had before. Really good! We also ordered a corn one, and apparently that just means it's ALL just the tamale corn meal. : / Definitely would not order that again. The biggest downside was how long it took to get our food! It didn't seem very busy, but it took 20-30 minutes for our food to be ready! Plus, the lady did not call our number very loudly - so we missed it, which made it take even longer. read more

Hidden Paradise - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Pupusas were big and delicious. Yucca con chicharron was so good and not so much greasy.

There are not a lot of pupusa places in San Bernardino County so you're kinda stuck with what you can find to kill your craving. But for this place to have a 4.5 rating...that's a reach. A solid 3 maybe. It's small, in a sketchy area, the was service ok. I'll give them a 3 because the food was cooked well. It's a one and done for me unfortunately. read more

I love this place. I'm so glad I found it. The employees were super nice and the food was delicious. I ordered papusas and I was very satisfied. I'll definitely be back! read more

Hidden Paradise - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Very good pupusas. Plátanos fritos were also very good. Definitely a take out place, however. Service was also very good.

Ppl who own business need to make sure your information match your actual hours this is ridiculous Yelp says open at 7 and over the phone machines says 9 , I came here drove for nothing with your false information...!!!!! read more

Hidden Paradise - he entrance to the store - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Been here a few times this year and: The women running the restaurant are polite, sweet and pleasant! Please, always tip The best pupusas I've had in the area-- the salsa and curtido, hands down the BEST!! I've had some closer to where I live, but this spot is worth the drive. If using public transportation, it's right at/by the train station. read more

The best Papisas I've ever had. These were the 4 mini ones as well but very filling. Made fresh to order. Small place but there is out door as well. read more

Hidden Paradise - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

horrible experience!!! we usually order from this place and have it delivered. I never really encountered any problem. Food is good, and we overlook them being stingy with the sauce & curtido , the kitchen not very organized or looking pleasing to the eye, but like I said the food is good and I belive the restaurant has an A grade on the window .when i called i ordered 8 pupusas i asked for spicy sauce she said I would only get one and 2 regular and 3 small bags of curtido by small I mean the smallest zip log bags , which I said was fine I'd make it work she did not offer to sell me more or nothing. the last time we actually went to the restaurant was during the pandemic. they did not offer dine in options, and anyhow, the place is kinda a hole in the wall. I never really thought the offered dine in . Today however we were out and about and decided to call and do an order to go when we got there we noticed they had tables and decided to eat there we were taking a seat grabbing a high chair for my daughter she kept staring like we were doing something wrong i had ask if we can get some plates and the cashiers rolled her eyes and rudely said that we ordered to go but fine. it literally killed the mood, ended up getting up and leaving didnt want to inconvenience her or be getting looks or being told off as we were eating this ended up ruining our meal. Eat here at your own risk the cashier must be the owner or related we seen multiple coments of her being rude your better off ordering to go or even better go somewhere else if they have that type of attitude you don't know what they might do to ur food when your not looking or there hope this doesn't happen to anyone else read more

Hidden Paradise - Small curtido very watered down regular sauce - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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The pupusas taste great, two levels of sauce are available. The hot one can get a bit spicy sometimes. The plátanos fritos are also good. I've not dined in yet, I usually order for delivery. I can't speak about the venue or wait staff. Food is always delivered hot. read more

This place NEVER fails me. Always always good food. Service is a bit slow but the food is great

I am an employee for the City of San Bernardino and a few of us in the office ordered pupusas along with the platanos with beans and sour cream. I have to say everyone was satisfied and content. Food was overall very delicious, and we will definitely be ordering again. As I walked in the cashier was pleasant and very kind. The ambience was quite chill as the space is very small and pleasant. Thank you for cooking amazing food. read more

Delicious!!! They food is great and so is the customer service. The location is not the best, but this place is my favorite for pupusas.

Anteriormente este restaurante era el mejor por los alrededores, pero últimamente a decaído mucho en cuestión de servicio, no digo que la calidad de las popusas es mala, al revés es muy buena pero el tiempo para prepararlas es ridiculo, en mi espera por más de una hora 5 clientes se retiraron por el tiempo en que se tardan en prepararlas, y además el curtido es más pobre día con día, es casi puro repollo. Yo les aconsejo tener mas personal en la hora pico, pierden más dinero los clientes que se retiran y además con los que tienen que esperar tanto y ya no vuelven que contratando mas personal eficiente e invertir en un equipo de cocina mas grande!! Espero y esto lo tomen como una crítica constructiva y puedan hacer los cambios necesarios o yo seré otro clienta más que dejara de consumir su producto!! read more

Hidden Paradise - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

I've never tried pupusas before. I've always heard people rave and rave about how good they are. I'd have to say they are not my favorite. I enjoyed the fact that they cook everything fresh. Be prepared to wait a little since the food is fresh. It takes about 25 mins or so depending on what you ordered. I really wanted to try their empanada with cream however they didn't have any. They needed to wait for the plantains to ripen I guess, so they said to try to come back in about 3 days. Their plantains were good but they're good mostly everywhere. The shop is small- no where to dine in but you can sit at the tables outside. It's kind of hidden- by the train station there isn't much around. It's one of those hidden "gems" ONLY for people who love this type of food. I gave it 3 stars because they were friendly, the food was fresh, and although I don't have other pupusa experiences to compare this to I'm going to say their cortido was lacking. I brought someone with me who has had this type of food before and he also said the same. I don't think I will go out of my way to come back but hey- if you like this stuff this might be your place. read more

Hidden Paradise - Cheese Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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When you not feeling eating something heavy i advise go here for some pupusas. Great food , quick & friendly service. Personally i like to mix both salsa's on top of my pupusas for some spicyness aye aye aye!!! read more

Hidden Paradise - Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Good popusas Salsa and curtido are fresh Staff are friendly and call in ls are usually my go to and i haven't had to wait long its usually ready when i get there read more

Hidden Paradise is a true delight for lovers of Central American cuisine. Those fried bananas are a traditional Salvadorian dish and are an ABSOLUTE must-try. OHHH SO crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dip into your Salvadorian cream like I'm a gopher in your yard. To top it off -- wonderful friendly staff, fast service and a great family environment. read more

Found this hidden gem while on jury duty and needed somewhere close by to have lunch. Portion size was great for a pupusa- fresh and made to order. More then enough salsa and curtido with the 2 pupusas I got to go. Heads up, since the pupusas are made fresh and I went during lunch time, it took about 35 mins for me to get my order. Would recommend ordering ahead, if you're short on time. I asked if the staff could call me when my order was ready. Inside seating is limited with an outside patio area too. read more