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    La Champita

    3.9 (160 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American, Seafood
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

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    platano

    Food 8/10 The food is actually really good here! This low rating is unfortunately for the service. I got the plátanos and pupusas revueltas. Plátanos were delicious! Perfect texture and so good with the crema. They did however forget my beans so I can't speak for that. Which was really disappointing as I was craving the whole shebang. Pupusas were good as well! Only thing is they could have a bit more filling but the flavor was good Service 0/10 When I walked in the lady in the front was too invested in her phone to greet us upon entering. Once she was able to finish her last text message she finally greeted us. No big deal I guess. Once our food is ready, she packs it for us and we leave. Only when I'm already home, do I realize she didn't pack any utensils napkins and my beans! So disappointing because I specifically clarified over the phone I wanted the whole combo and not just the bananas. So I just felt she wasn't paying attention and unfortunately it just reflects bad on the restaurant which sucks. So I just ended up calling them and they told me they could not refund me the beans! So crazy to charge people for things they don't receive. I can totally understand that people make mistakes but shrugging off this employees laziness and not trying to make the situation right is gonna lose you customers so quick. Her reason for me not getting a refund was because they only charge for "plátanos and crema" yet I was charged for "plátanos con todo" when I hear todo I would say that's more than just the plátanos and cream.... Ambiance 7/10 Very cozy interior, lots of space to dine in and a couple tables on the patio.

    Yee-Sa P.

    Came in on a casual Monday. Service was friendly and fast we even got to choose where to sit. The food was prepared once we ordered. Fresh aguas were available as well. Business has been like this since they opened up. Been coming here for 11 years and amazing staff.

    Jordan G.

    La Champita 9524 Rayo Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 (323) 357-3757 Location. Location. Location. This diner sits smack in the middle of my stomping grounds. I drive by this location several times a day. Decided to give this pupusa restaurant a try. Guess what folks? Food was amazing, the pupusas were delicious, loved everything about the food served. Before I share my critique, I want Yelpers to know that I will continue dining here with the intent of deleting this critique. Ordered food. Ordered drinks. I always ask for water with some lemon in it. If the restaurant offers me a bottle of water, I then gladly accept and pay whatever they charge for a bottle of water. Some folks like me simply do not drink soda or whatever sweet drinks restaurants typically sell. I religiously drink black unsweetened tea, no instant powered stuff, fresh brewed, that's just me. Everyone else please order whatever drinks you would like, don't mind me. So we ordered drinks, I ordered water with lemon, moments later the waiter brings us out sink water. I tried the water and asked him if it was sink water. He smiled, giggled, and walked away. This was the perfect moment to upswell us bottles of water. Not serve us sink water. During our meal, I asked the waiter for water four times, all four times the waiter ignored me. I also for water every time he asked us if everything was alright and if we needed anything. Ask for water, nada, zilch, zero. While the sink water was still on the table waiting for me. Question I have for all the Yelpers is the following. Can we have an expectation of free filtered water at a restaurant, or not? When was this changed? In the last 50 years I remember getting free filtered water when we dine in at a restaurant. If you Yelpers think I am wrong then I will simply delete this. No hard feelings folks, but the way we were ignored and disregarded while dining was like a swift kick in the groin after a hard day at work. For all the naysayers, I speak perfect Spanish, lived in LATAM for 15 years as an adult. Have visited Comalapa a dozen times, love visiting Comalapa around August 6th. Follow me on Yelp for more reviews. Jordan

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    Rodrigo C.

    I was craving a Salvadorian Breakfast this morning. I haven't eaten one like this for many many years. On this special occassion- we had a morning breakfast celebration for my mothers 69th birthday! She was so joyful and full with happiness. If you want to eat Salvadorian food with a flavor and feel of home cooking- then this is the place to be. The morning breakfast menu is in Spanish- but there are small translation under the description for the breakfast. We all ate (Desayuno #3- vegetariano, #4 y Typico)- Breakfast #3 (Veggie), Breakfast #4 and the Traditional Breakfast. Drinks were coffee, hot chocolate, atol de elote, and horchata. (No complaints- refills kept coming) When we arrived in the morning- at around 9:30 am, there weren't alot of people. By the time 10 am rolled around- it started getting busy- so if you plan to get breakfast- make it early. But not to worry- the ladies are quick and fast. Perhaps because they are working at the fast pace and beat of the "Cumbias", Merenge, Salsa music in the background. I must say that the dishes were filling- prepared well and authenitc. These plates were trully made by Salvadorian hands!

    Laura G.

    I tried Champitas thanks to my bf for taking me, todo estuvo rico y el servicio estuvo bueno. Usually, when I go to a pupuseria, they take 30 minutes to serve me, but Champitas was quick to get my order in and handed to me. I believe it was because it was during the week and it was only one other group of men waiting to be served. Prices are reasonable, pupusas are $3, which isn't bad. The size of them are regular size, not small not big. While eating. I did notice they had a 'B' inspection grade. I didn't figure out the reason for it, but yeah. Everything from the Horchata, to the fresco was great. I think I will return.

    Serve burn all the Pork, Cheese, all out. Really messy sticking together..all the pupusas were order to go
    Griselda V.

    My al servicio para aser pupusas para llevar... todas pegadas y con todo el queso y lo revuelto afuera de la pupusas... asta se pegaron todas juntas..ordene 10 para llevar. Y una pegada con la otra y unas quemadas el queso de afuera... 3 pupusas en un plato y se pegaron con todo el queso por fuera. I order ten pupusas to go. They for serve in 3 separate plates with they all stick to each other with the cheese out side .. some parts were burn. Dark burn cheese.. serve really bad

    Free chips as appetizer.
    Zoe L.

    It's rare for me to find a place where I really love Salvadorian food La champita has good costumer service and the food is so delicious !!! Authentic Salvadorian food We tried pupusas and panes rellenos excellent everything perfecto

    Pupusas.  Yumm!
    Manny G.

    Great food. Great service. Nice little spot. I will be coming more often. the special for 10.00 can't be beat. 3 pupusas and a tamal! Delish!

    Tamal, pupusa, and plátanos. Great service and great authentic food. Will definitely return.
    Liliana P.

    Tamal, pupusa, and plátanos. Great service and great authentic food. Will definitely return.

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    We decided to have dinner at La Champita the restaurant was clean Service was great, And food was Amazing we are definitely returning When we are around the area 10/10

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    Mario G.

    Health inspectors gave this restaurant a B at time of inspection Observed a food employee not washing their hands after sneezing, coughing, eating, drinking, or using tobacco products and either put on gloves for working with food or resumed preparing food. Mold in the ice machine, an employee eating in the food preparation area. Eww

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    Roberto E.

    The service was excellent and the food was excellent it was really good and the ambience is nice everything is really good nice place to dine out I recommend it

    Waste of $
    Sandy N.

    Idk how this place has good reviews.. idk if it was a different cook or what happened today but the pupusas were TRASH! I love pupusas and had them from different restaurants and these are the worst I've EVER had! I ordered different types and all were bland and felt like I was just eating maza by itself with the salsa and curtido.. never again from this spot!

    Desayonu Tipico con  Pork & Cheese Pupusas.  Terrific

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    Great food and service is good, support local places. Pupusas here are good, I like breakfast there.

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    I like the Pupusas and Sopa de Gallina the Sopa comes with delicious thick handmade tortillas.

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