La Cuchara

Amazing papusas, i wish i had tried this place a long time ago. Definitely would recommend trying…read morethis place!

Friendly service, not the fastest but the FLAVOR is amazing! I def recommend this place, I can't…read morewait to come and try more of their menu.

Fried plantains and sour cream

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Horchata

La Costa Del Sol

3.6(151 reviews)

0.6 mi

I was craving some Mexican food and decided to try a new spot, so I came to La Costa del Sol. I…read moreordered a steak quesadilla, and honestly, it might be one of the best quesadillas I've ever had. The steak was super flavorful and cooked perfectly. The guacamole and pico de gallo were fresh and really complemented the dish. I also appreciated that they included shredded lettuce on the side, that's a small touch that I always enjoy having it with my quesadilla. The only downside was the sour cream. It was really watery, and I was a little nervous that it might've been spoiled. That part was disappointing. Overall though, the steak quesadilla was amazing. I'll definitely be back for that and I might even try the steak burrito next time.

This is nasty. HAIR IN MY PUPUSAS. I usually buy my pupusas here and never had a problem . Not…read morecoming back.

Part of the restaurant

Sopa de res.

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El Torogoz

3.2(9 reviews)

1.6 mi

Breakfast is AMAZING! We tried most of the breakfast menu and it was all top notch. Hand made…read moretortillas are chewy and perfect. Not super fast but worth the wait.

Wonderful food! Absolutely delicious! Staff was friendly, attentive and kind. I really enjoyed my…read moreplate, it was full of flavor. I highly recommend them for any Salvadorean craving, they have the best!

Botana torogoz

Pickled cauliflower

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MOMOS PLATE

Pupuseria Mercy

4.2(175 reviews)

0.4 mi

Ok so the food is damm amazing, it's a nice older lady running the shop from what I noticed, the…read moreservice was amazing, the food hit different, I mean full silence at the dinner table till everyone was done, the pupusas are something else, and I love the inside of the store it's really cozy

Delicious, fresh, authentic. My husband was in the mood for pupusas. I was on my way home from…read morework so looked up something on my way. It's a little hole in the wall place with only street parking. On Tennessee in the not so nice area. I was able to park right in front of the place, so didn't have to walk around too much. Walked in as someone else was walking out. It smells heavenly! No frills, old faded menus on the wall, 2 ladies behind the counter cooking. Not much room to wait. Pupusas are $4 each but they told me they were running a special 3 for $10 so I got 6 for $20. Carne asada with cheese. Yum! Was told 30 minutes and it started to get smoky in there, lol so then waited in my car. Please note, It is cash only, take out only. Before I went back in, the lady who took my order came out to me, (it was more like 10 min) with them all packed in a foil pan. And the pickled cabbage mix and sauce packed separately. It stayed hot and fresh. They are thick and full of meat and cheese. And so delicious! It was wayyyyy too much food. I could have ordered 3 for us. One pupusa filled me up ! We had leftovers that our sons came over and enjoyed. If you live any where near, and love pupusas and authentic Salvadoran food- GO!

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Asada on top, jalapeño & cheese on the bottom

El Chalateco

4.7(64 reviews)

11.2 mi

We got three cheese and bean pupusas today with extra curtido for 2.50…read more These are the best pupusas in the East Bay. Large, stuffed generously and just delicious. We loved their red spicy sauce and super crunchy fresh curtido. They are packed into small zip lock bags. I forgot to take photos since I was hungry. This little shop is in the middle of nowhere next to a small auto parts shop and parking is limited. The immediate area is ugly and industrial but the pupusas keep us coming back. Best taken to go. It's not a comfortable spot to eat in. We paid 4 dollars per pupusa to go. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

The freshest most authentic Salvadoran food I've ever had. Recently, I came and ate here twice in…read moreone day it was so good. My go to is the 3/$12 Revuelta pupusas and the Plantains with the beans . Top tier beans and plantains. I am so glad I found this place. It is very close to my work. I do recommend calling in your order at least 30 minutes before so that it'll be ready for you to pick up. sometimes they do not answer their phone but they will give you a call back. Keep in mind they do not accept tap pay, but they do accept Zelle and Venmo if you need to make a mobile payment. It is small and cozy inside but there are at least 4 tables if you want to dine in. They do have a few tvs if you were there to relax while waiting or out with your family. Being new to the area, this place will definitely be my go to for pupusas.

Cheese pupusas, these are the best I've ever had

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El Cuscatlan Restaurant

3.8(136 reviews)

6.6 mi

We arrived too late for the pupusas (get there by 8pm to order them), so we scrambled to come up…read morewith a suitable substitute. The savory pastelitos were delicious as was the tamale, which featured potatoes, green beans and chicken. The whole fried plantain was flavorful and ripe. The beans came out cold, but our attentive waiter Jose quickly swapped them for a piping hot plate. The less than appetizing dish we ordered was the shrimp cocktail with "salsa Rosa" which turned out to be heaping with mayonnaise. It was a confoundingly creamy sauce. Spacious restaurant that could use a little decor update. Would return (before 8) to try the pupusas.

I've been coming here since they've opened anout 3 or so years ago. The food is good, ive had their…read moreputacos and tamales very good. The grilled fish and shrimp are my favorite. The service is good as well they know me by now ans know my order so customer service is always pleasant. The store is nice spacious amd clean you don't ever sit too close to people so you're not feeling crowed when you eat. Would definitely recommend for lunch and dinner. Also just heads up no alcohol served here only beer I believe.

Inside the restaurant

Chef's special

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Strawberry margarita

Pupuseria Blankita

4.8(264 reviews)

17.1 mi

This place is a gem! The staff are so friendly and food is fresh and hot. Highly recommend!read more

Popped by after a weekend of camping. Ordered a bunch of different pupusas…read more Excellent: revueltas and chorizo with extra cheese were def the best and most flavorful of the bunch. Top with the cabbage mix and salsa for extra zing! Fried plantains were great too. Good: beef and cheese Skip: jalapeños and spinach, horchata (odd flavor) Good friendly service, big screen showing the World Cup matches.

Yuca de Chicharron

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The storefront

La Guagua

4.5(326 reviews)

21.8 mi

Wow, what a great stop in Vacaville going down the road!…read more Our first choice at our destination wouldn't be open yet so ChatGPT found this for us - because it knows us, and especially me. I use it all the time to develop recipes and cook. Everything about this experience was fantastic. My mom, my sister, and I shared three orders. I HAD to have an authentic $14.50 Cubano Sandwich. And it was spot on! Everything was exactly right, including the bread. The $7.20 "baked" Chicken Empanada made from their handmade pastry was also perfect. The pastry was cooked exactly right. We also all really liked the "freshly made" $14.50 Arepa Pabellon, Platanito Maduro, and Batata Dulce. We were there between lunch and dinner so things were pretty quiet and we were served quickly.

We ordered a couple Cubano sandwiches with fries plus some iced lattes via DoorDash delivery and…read moreeverything arrived satisfactory. The iced lattes were really good and had nice flavor. The Cubano sandwiches were delicious; though we each ordered chipotle and harbanero sauces separately and the boxes weren't labeled so we couldn't tell which sandwich was which. We sampled both and the sauces were pretty similar. But we still liked them. The fries were decent and had good seasoning.

Menu 3/23/2023

Cubano Sandwich

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Horchata latte

Don Julio's Latin Grill and Pupusas

4.7(993 reviews)

28.9 mi

This was one of the best dining experiences we've had! The owner and his son were incredibly…read morewelcoming and made us feel right at home. They took the time to explain the menu and gave us excellent recommendations. The pupusas were the best I've ever had! My favorite was the buffalo chicken and cheese pupusa--it was absolutely delicious. The grilled chicken plate with rice and beans was also flavorful and perfectly cooked. The food, the people, and the warm atmosphere made this place truly special. Everything was clean, inviting, and the service was exceptionally friendly. We'll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this place.

Haven't had a Pupusa this delicious in at least 10 years! So glad we stopped by for a quick lunch…read more The salsas are great too. The mole salsa is different from anything else I've tried, it's pretty sweet but really enjoyed it with the carnitas. The staff was welcoming and I believe the owner came in half way through our visit and immediately went to work going around to check on everyone.

Beautifully decorated with bright happy colors, very clean

Pupusa de Chicharron

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La Esperanza Pupuseria and Diner

4.3(83 reviews)

17.9 mi

They make your pupusas fresh and over-sized within 10 minutes! I chose cheese, spinach, zucchini,…read moreand pork. Very tender and savory inside. The outside was grilled to perfection--well done... *not* undercooked like some pupuserias. Lively Latin music played at a nice volume where you can talk with your companions. Merengue and more. You give your order and are given a number. You pick your own seat. Signs are bilingual--mostly Latin patrons, which is my usual litmus test that usually means the food has authentic flavor, which I love and look for from ethnic dining experiences. It's very clean and looks freshly painted. I was here just before noon and there was a steady stream of patrons.

La Esperanza Pupuseria and Diner opened 5ish years ago where El Perol Pervuian once was. Inside…read more and outside seating available. Greeted quickly, courteously upon arrival. Ordered, pay at counter. Food came within 15 minutes. Cashier not English prolific. Enough to process my order. Decor of pics, paintings. Guatemalan/El Salvador artifacts & flags. Soft music in background. Offerings (El Salvador): pupusas, breakfast, lunch, soups, entrees, best sellers. Bites: Bistec Encebollado (steaks & onions 20.69) -heated up warm corn tortillas, not freshly made in house. Commercial grade. Ok. Nothing special. -dab of fresh salad of iceberg lettuce, tomatos, cucumbers, lime squeeze. Deliz it was. -fresh fluffy rice helped soak up juices from steaks -beans smooth creamy texture. tasty. -many steak pieces: some chewy, some tender. Mostly large. Grilled tomatos and onions added sublime savoriness. 4.5 stars. Service: great! Quality: pretty good. Corn Tortillas a minor issue. Quantity: reasonable.

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Lidia V.

1 year ago

A Delightful Experience at La Cuchara! I recently visited La Cuchara while waiting for my car to be serviced, and I was thoroughly impressed by my experience. The restaurant features a lovely outdoor dining area, which provided the perfect setting for me to work on my laptop. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly by who I believe to be the owner. The decor was inviting, and the menu displayed on the TV screen was easy to read. I appreciated the homey atmosphere that made me feel comfortable right away. As I settled in to send an important email, the owner was very accommodating, allowing me the space I needed while also providing complimentary chips and salsa. Once I was ready to order, I chose a torta with fries and a refreshing Jamaica drink. Each bite was delicious, and I was truly impressed by the quality of the food. As I began to feel full, I requested a to-go box. The owner kindly encouraged me to take my time, understanding that I was working remotely and waiting for my car. This thoughtful gesture made my visit even more enjoyable. I will definitely be returning to La Cuchara in the future. Thank you for the excellent service and delightful food! read more

Terrence P.

6 years ago

Online it says they open at 9am but they definitely don't open at that time. I work graveyards shifts and I get off around this time and have been trying to find places that are open to purchase dinner so I stopped by here. Not open at the posted time even though I could clearly hear people inside. Figured maybe they were running late, no problem, I waited over 15 min in my car before checking again. Nope. Called a couple times to check when they do actually open...nothing. And there was some crazy black dude sitting at the tables in front shouting to himself the whole time. Way to run a business. How about you honor the times you post and not have crazy people outside? read more

Hannah C.

5 years ago

I just found this place and I have to say, I am going to gain some serious pounds! They have the best Mexica food in Vallejo. If you are tired of the same old pizza and burgers you have to try this place you won't be disappointed. read more

Jemima L.

3 years ago

sucks, way to expensive, bad service. i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it i hate it

Heather S.

9 years ago

Yet another new Mexican restaurant in Vallejo destined to fail soon bc employees are useless.

Mary H.

7 years ago

Delicious food and friendly service. We will make this a regular rotation on ourneating out! read more

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