Just dropped in here today to pick up lunch for myself and some coworkers today; we were all in the mood for some pupusas!!! Came in and there were a couple of people sitting down and eating and there were two ladies working, one behind the counter and one in the kitchen. The lady behind the counter said Hi to me and then asked me if I needed help and my coworkers were going to place an online order but their machine was out. So, luckily I was there and notified them to call and place their orders. I ordered one rueveltas (spell check!) and one queso, they were both delicious and not too greasy and the sauce was amazing and their horchata was also very good and not too milky. The lady even helped me carry all our orders to my car and was very helpful and none of our orders were incorrect! I wish I wasn't working also or else I would've ordered a michelada or a Modelo!!! But, I can save that for next time!!!! read more

The BEST Pupusas from 805 to the Valley! I drive 45 minutes just to eat these pupusas. The chicharron y queso are my favorite!! We always order at least two to eat there and at least two to take home. I will call ahead and pick them up if I am driving from the LA to Oxnard/Ventura. We always make sure to get extra crutido (pickled slaw) and salsa. I have been a loyal La Nueva Fogata customer as their pupusas have always been consistently delicious. I also like their Yucca n chicharron, and ensalada drink. My only negative is not very clean...I think this is because it is so old, but I just stay focused on how good the pupusas. read more

I used to come here semi-frequently with my parents years ago; I remember the service and food were exponentially better. My partner and I came here at night to order four pupusas and yuca frita with chicharrón. It took 40 minutes for the food to come but it finally came out. I'm guessing the yuca frita was forgotten about in the kitchen because it arrived at the same time as our pupusas and it was lukewarm. I took the plate of yuca frita back to the waitress and explained that it was no longer hot. They put it in the microwave and then brought it back to our table. When you microwave chicharrón, it dries out so it was as if I were chewing and trying to rip apart rubber. The pupusas were freshly made but mediocre in flavor at best. The only reason I gave this a two star review was because the other clients were singing karaoke and overall setting up really good vibes and was enjoyable. But the service and food don't even deserve two stars, this was not worth $41. read more

The ladies behind the counter are always so sweet. . + the pupusas + casamiento are always on point! gracias siempre! read more

I've been a customer from this place for a very long time, the only thing that is worth buying are the papusas but even that they are now way to pricey!!! My orders are never accurate NEVER!! Today was the last time I bought food from here ridiculous the small amount of food for the price! Plus once again my order was missing some items!!!! read more

We come to this place because of their pupusas, and we have been coming for years, and their prices are slightly higher than other pupusas in the valley. I didn't mind paying a little more, but yesterday they went overboard. First, they add a tip when it's only a party of two. Be careful look, or you might double tip, and for the service and the time they take, it's not worth it. They charged for seven pupusas, one bucket of beers, and yuca frita $107.00 con cents. That's insane; she had given herself tip and charged us extra food. I told her to give me back the extra tip, and what she was doing must be illegal... she gave me back $13.50 and just looked at me. I'm wondering if the owners tell her to do this? They lost a customer, and I'll share my experience with everyone I know. -- ​ read more

La fogata.. en nombre suena muy bonito pero el servicio y la calidad de la comida un desastre 20 minutos para que te den un menu..45 minutos de espera por la comida y cuando llega la comida es el momento que me dije ami mismo...que hice..pues tratar de comer. pero por mas que intente solo un huevo frito estaba mas o menos...y los precios ridiculos..estos te cobran como si fuera la ultima cena ..hagase un favor a usted mismo y no visite estos lugares .. 12 30 21. 1:35 pm read more

La Nueva Fogata - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Local Salvadorian food. They have choco bananos which most Salvadorian restaurants don't have as dessert. read more

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One hour and a half to get a poor popusa Ridiculous, we were the only customers and the service was ridiculously slow . Not coming back to this place. Horrible and super slow service. read more

It's seem like a good morning restaurant but there wait it's terrible it takes 45 minutes of waiting for them to bring over the food and there service it's not that great I'm from Palmdale but this place need better customer service and also a little more speed on the food read more

La Nueva Fogata - Not a good place if you're in a rush - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Oh Nueva Fogata, how you satisfy my need for an authentic & yummy papusa The Nueva Fogata is snuggled in a dinky strip mall, between a medical marijuana dispensary and a 7-11. Location isn't prime, but it's one of those mom & pop shop/hole in the wall kinda places. And lets be honest, most of the time those places are gems... with the best food at the best prices. I personally LOVE the revuelta pupusa. My opinion may be biased since it's usually the only thing I order... but damn they are good! Crispy edges with a gooey middle... yum! And their slaw & salsa to top it off is delish! **update: I've tried their Salvadorean empanadas, holy eff... so good - an order of 3 is only $5** Literally the best $2 I can spend is on pupusas from this place. This is my 3rd time coming here and definitely won't be my last! If you are looking for a delicious pupsa for dirt cheap, this is the place to get them! Quick tip: On Monday & Wednesdays, their pupusas are only $1! read more

La Nueva Fogata - Friday night at La Nueva Fogata, need my papusa fix! - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Please ! I repeat PLEASE ! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. The lady who cooks food is very unsanitary! When making her soup she tries it with a big spoon and dips it back in the pot and tries it again. I cannot believe my eyes!!! This is disgusting We are all required to wear masks and she's contaminating the whole pot with her germ and god knows what else she has. read more

My usual pupusas go-to place was closed tonight, I found this place was open tonight. I called at 5:46 pm, placed my order, the lady taking the phone order said be there in 25 minutes. I went in at 6:10pm, my order wasn't ready(no biggie, right?) at 6:22, I asked her if my order was almost ready since there was one couple dining in. When I asked how much longer for my food to be ready she said another 7 minutes. At 6:34, I walked to the register, the lady rolled her eyes, and rude said " your food still isn't ready". I asked my for money back, got it, placed an order at another restaurant, and for my food in 20 minutes. One of my issue's is how rude the lady was towards me when I asked for my refund. The biggest issue is how after 50 minutes after placing my order over the phone, my food wasn't ready. I wasted my time, the lady didn't bother to offer me a cup of water, or a complimentary anything for the inconvenience. I don't have an issue waiting 45-60 minutes if the restaurant discloses that information from the beginning. The troubling is how there was one couple dinning in. I don't understand why it took so long to prepare 4 pupusas de arroz. What an unpleasant experience. read more

For Starters! This Place Was Extremely Hot And had Flies Inside. Waitress Was On The Rude Side, Left Us Talking When Asking For Something And/Or Placing Orders. We Were A Group Of 20 And They Split Us In Two Tables Vs Joining Two Tables For Such A Big Family Like Mine. The Menu Has Prices Covered With A Sticker And I Believe That Is Unacceptable. Finally, The Outrages Amount We Got Charged For Typical Salvadoran Plates Was The One Thing That Finished Pushing My Entire Family Away. We Do Not Recommend This Restaurant Not One Bit! read more

La Nueva Fogata - Una margarita en copa de Martini. Tercera falla. La primera fue no tener aire acondicionado ni música. - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This is usually the Go to Place for Pupusas.. but after the service we had, I'm boycotting. The waitress assumed her memory was great, and didn't write anything down. For starters, I asked for a large Ensalda in a "to go" cup, and my friend asked for a small horchata, in a regular cup, she brought the drinks wrong. Just not to complicate things, I said she cold bring me the large Ensalada.. She didn't write the order down, never apologized for any of the mistakes made, and at the end, apparently she didn't know how to charge the large drinks, we were charged $7 for large drinks (more than a Venti at Starbucks), on top of never apologizing and acknowledging her mistakes, she didn't mention "by the way I screwed up, but I'm still going to charge you for all the mistakes I made. When we asked about certain things charged on the bill, her response was " i don't know, I'm just an employee." She charged two mediums for each Large drink. We paid our bilL, in full. We left a note for the manager to call, and have yet to receive a return call, cause apparently there was no manager at that time. read more

I was having a terrible day. Stressed out, angsty. I walked into La Nueva Fogata for a pupusa and a distraction. Because it was only 5 PM, I had my pick of tables, and once the waiter and I found the right combination of English and Spanish, I ordered a pupusa de jamon y queso (ham and cheese), and because at $1.95 I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, I also ordered platanos con crema y frijoles (plantains with cream and beans). I needn't have worried. The pupusa was the size of a small plate, delicious and filling. When my platanos arrived I knew I'd have to take them home. I gave them a bite anyway--and felt all my worries and my terrible day completely wash away as the fried-sweet-savory combo entered my belly. I discovered Salvadoran comfort food. I'm willing to raise this to 5 stars after I try some more dishes. I'll be back. read more

It was late and we were in the valley touring places where my BF grew up and were starving. He remembered this little place from his childhood and after a phone call we learned they are open until 1 am. Sold! We walked in and it was a little disconcerting that a security guard stood in the entryway opening the door for people as they entered. Decor was cute, and it was dimly lit with live music going on and a small dance floor. It alternated between a live singer and regular tracks. I found it charming, though a bit on the loud side. The food was fabulous. We had pupusas revueltas and platanos con frijoles y crema. OMG! The platanos were the best I have ever had. Ample portion sizes, too. We left very full and satisfied. The only negative about this place was that the service was slow and I felt forgotten after our food arrived. But it was so good, I found myself forgetting they forgot us ;) read more

No no no! This placed used to be so great Food is still good but the service is trash. Literally no customers in here but rushing me to place my order? Rude waitress! Never coming here again! read more

My first Salvadorian food experience. Other than odd decor, worn out table and incredibly loud and annoying live music, the experience over all was very pleasurable. Our server was very friendly and made sure our kids got extra plates too without asking for it. I enjoyed their food very much as well. Snce this is my first time at the Salvadorian place, I am not sure if it's like this over all... But compare to Mexican, they were lighter on the spice as well as less lard smell/taste. It was interesting to dip fried plantains on a sour creme and fried beans. Speaking of fried beans, they were very creamy and smooth. Very yummy. Stuffed bell pepper with pork and vege was very hearty and savory. But I wish there was a bit more spices added to it. Carne asada plate was great! Next time, I will be sure to try their pupusas. read more

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We waited like 30-35 for food , 1 waitress , 1 cook, & all these people walking in . I've given them the benefit of the doubt, trying to go again but it's always the same thing. Never again no more . Worse service ever. Food is "ok" not even great . read more

I went for lunch and got the worst food for a Salvadorian restaurant. Ordered the Sopa de Pata. The soup had a greenish color and tasted awful. The waitress gave me a story of how the chiles were cooked...but it was bad. So I ordered 2 pupusas rebueltas. She brought them out in 5 minutes. They looked reheated or had been sitting there for some time. They were mostly made of beans. I showed the waitress and her response was "there is some pork and cheese". If there was any of that, it was doing a good job of hiding. Bad food...don't waste your time!!!! read more

My friends, and I were traveling back home through Los Angeles, and looking for a place to eat. We stopped La Nueva Fogata, and decided to try it out. We are always willing try out new places. La Nueva Fogata is not the nicest place, and it looks a bit low budget. The menu needs a little bit of work, because we really didn't know what the food was like. The food was good. Everyone enjoyed what their ordered. We were satisfied with our meals. And then we were off, back on the road back home. read more

La Nueva Fogata - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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The waitress's attention was the best. The food and the price totally to my opinion bad. I made an order of avocado and they gave me 3 pieces of avocado and charged me $ 5 for that and the hoe meat dish was worth $ 13. bone that three orders of avocado are more expensive than a meat hoe.. La atención de la mesera lo mejor. Es lo único q se salva. read more

La Nueva Fogata - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I placed an order for pick up had never been here before but it was close to me so I ordered Pupusas. They were pretty good I like that they were individually separated. I ordered all bean which I liked I also ordered revueltas those were a little too greasy for my liking. The place looked a little iffy inside lots of small tables with very little room to walk. read more

I place my order the women who took my order told that my order will be ready in 30 minutes got there to my surprise my order was still pending and not yet ready for pick they did not even started to work on it . When I question the women in charge she said they will start on my order and will be ready in 15 more minutes than that is when I told her that she should not lied on the pick up time because they got 3 more orders ahead of me so than she said oh well she was rude when I ask to speak to the manager she said he was not there but if I want to cancel my order I can she got no manners at all I hope the manager can read my review and see why his business got bad reviews perhaps he need to change his people working for him bad restaurants I do not recommend this place at all read more

The service here is not the best but the pupusas definitely are! It does take a while to get your food and it can get a bit pricey but these are the best pupusas I've ever had. Their horchata is also delicious! My family and I always go back for the pupusas. They're worth it! read more

La Nueva Fogata - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I have been coming here since I was a child. The best pupusas. The quality of food is what you need when you want to experience Salvadoran food!! read more

If I could be on the minus scale I would. Service took forever but that's ok I can understand if they are busy but when I ask for my food to be cancelled and they bring it, I eat it out of courtesy and they charge me $22 for a cocktail of all tomatoes. Seriously? Sopa de pata was the worst I've ever had in my entire life. Ever!!!! Waited over an hour for our food and to be slammed for over $85 bill which half was horrible food. Cocktail was all tomatoes and the soup was all cabbage and watered down broth. Gross, nasty and expensive. Will NEVER be back. Do not waste your time and money. Not worth it. The worst salvadorean food ever. Save your money and time. I completely regret going here. read more

We have been ordering from here for several years now. The pupusas are pretty good. We ordered in the after at about 1:50 pm on a Saturday so we knew it would be busy. They took my order over the phone and said they were busy so it would be 45 mins. We were fine with that. Get there's about 2:40 and wait to pay as there is a line for that too. Finally pay and they say they will check how much longer it will be. Let's say at about 3:25 we still don't have our food. So another 45 minutes waiting and no food. We asked to speak with the owner, one of the staff said she was there and another said she wasn't there, who says the food is being boxed right now let me get you a free drink. With that said I asked for my money back as our food was still not out. I will still say I like the pupusas here, they just need to fix their wait times and I know they may be short staffed but be honest. They have unfortunately lost a customer. We ended up learning how to make pupusas so now we don't have to buy them anymore. read more

AAAWWESOOOME! Man, this place is BANGIN'! It doesn't get any more authentic than this. It's been a minute since I've been there, but they have $1 pupusas on Mondays and Wednesdays ($1.95 normally, so still recession proof). You're not getting a description from me. Just go. read more

Counter lady very rude. I've been coming here awhile and was treated very poorly. Not all the service but this lady.

okay so im giving this place five stars for the pupusas alone! OMG!!! I'm completely in love with their pupusas! I drive all the way from downtown LA just to get my dosis of delicious pupusas! Man i cant rave enough! Honestly I havent tried anything else on their menu except the fried plantains with beans and sour cream which are also delish! Being a fan of pupusas I have tried other joints but the pupusas are always dry or lacking in flavor and when I discovered this place their pupusas were hot, moist,flavorful, and a good size I just dont bother looking anywhere else! read more

This is one of those places where the food definitely trumps the service. I can wait way too long for food here, so I actually try to avoid coming in at all- I call about 15 minutes ahead to order my favorites, and then I get my tasties without the frustration. If you don't know pupusas, they're indescribably wonderful. Get the revuelta puspusas with extra cabbage. The plaintains with black beans and cream are also good and very authentic. Every once in a while I order something new to try, and haven't been disappointed. Try it! read more

Great Salvadorian restaurant. Friendly staff. Live music. Fun time with friends. Try the combo. Good prices.

Beans n cheese pupusa w plantains that come w fresh cream. Can't get any better, esp under 10 bux. Sooooo good. read more

La Nueva Fogata - Fries plantains with cream and beans. - Salvadoran Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I been coming here every week on my day off with my girl. Only 1 bad thing... They really don't know how to make a good michelada, but that doesn't stop me from ordering them. Lol The food is great. I usually have the carne asada plate minus the salad portion and get extra fried beans. Today I had pupusas, 3 frijol y queso. My girl had 2 frijol only pupusas.. see you guys next week. It's my new go to. Close to home as well. read more

The food here is amazing but that's it. We just left having Christmas Lunch and the waitress was so incredibly rude. She didn't give her name but she had a ponytail and a black sweater with a gold sequin deer on it. She gave attitude when we asked about a menu item. She never checked on us when she dropped the food. She ignored us after asking for more water and we had to get up from our table to ask for more curtido from another waitress when she only brought 1 for 3 people and 8 pupusas. She wouldn't even acknowledge us even when she was always checking in the booth next to us. We had to walk up to pay the bill. I'm surprised if you ever make tips because we didn't leave one even on Christmas that's how bad your service was. read more

Worst service ever! You have a server with an attitude and not even attentive. There's 9one other table and still the worst service! I'm hoping the food is at least good. read more

I never imaged how good the food would be. We are always trying new places but this one was great. Our waitress was so sweet and polite the Pollo encebollado tasted so good the Coctel Mixto was so big my husband and I were surprised to see how big our plates were. We even ordered tamales to go. Try this place you will not regret it the dinning area is so clean the bathrooms are kept clean and the wait was not long at all read more

Mmmmmm... La Nueva Fogata is sooooo gooooood!!!!!! Love the bean and cheese pupusas. My husband is a big fan, too. We've tried most of the different types and they're all good -- the b&c are just my fav :) Gave 4/5 stars because it does take a while to eat there. I know nothing about cooking pupusas, so maybe fresh pupusas do take 20 minutes to cook... but when dining in, do leave plenty of time. Ordering takes a while, and then the food takes quite a bit longer -- and that's if there's no crowd. The service is friendly, however is definitely not one that's great if you're in a rush ;) That said, it's delicious!! And we do eat there quite a bit! read more