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    La Placita

    4.7 (210 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salvadoran
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chips and salsa with guacamole and slaw.
    Tara L.

    You will not find better pupusas around than at La Placita. I've tried them all and there's not a single one I don't recommend. A couple faves are cheese and habanero and the pork. Try to resist the urge to eat all of the cabbage slaw they bring out beforehand because you definitely want to put that on your pupusas. The guacamole is also super fresh and delicious!

    Veggie pupusa, shredded beef tacos & a veggie taco.

    My go to spot anytime I'm craving pupusas! Decided to try a cpl tacos today too & they did not disappoint! Courtesy chips/salsa bc they were extra busy during lunch Food still didn't take too long to hit my table. Always great service! Good selection of drinks & other goodies in the store. Inside seating w/ two picnic tables out front. Y'all go support this great local business!!

    Bean, cheese, pork papusas. Jalapeño cheese papusas. Chicken tamale.
    Crissy W.

    Don't sleep on this little hidden gem! Best papusas!! We always stop when we make it out this way.

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    Claire P.

    If you're looking for a cheap, unique, and delicious dining option, this El Salvadorian restaurant is the place to go. It's in an old mechanics garage and the main draw is a dish called pupusa. We've sampled every type of item on the menu and have enjoyed it all. This is a super unique dining experience and is really only known by the locals.

    While you wait for the homemade pupusas you will get a basket of chips, Salvadoran slaw and some hot sauces
    El Mero Jefe G.

    Well, sorry yelpers in advance it's taken me two years of stopping in to finally write a review for this amazing place. I'm going to chalk it up to being selfish, as I wanted this place to be my hidden gem. I figured it's time to share with you guys. The staff always friendly, helpful and attentive. The owner always present and makes you feel as if you are coming into his house and he wants you there to enjoy his amazing food. Truly the most authentic Salvadoran pupusas you will have. After you place your order you will be brought a generous portion of Salvadoran slaw (amazing) with a big basket of chips and some specialty sauces with great flavor. (I could sit in this place for hours to take it all in and good people watching) Through the years of enjoying the food here, I've tried a variety of the pupusas and my go too will always be the bean and cheese. While your food is being made, enjoy all sorts of cool unique products to buy from South America and pick a few specialty drinks too from the cooler. I will continue to make this a priority stop when coming through Sherman. Advise - nothing - you are the best!!!

    Shredded chicken taco & beef fajita taco
    Payton C.

    Don't be scared to try this place!! It's authentic and flavorful. Just ask the person taking your order what's best and they will help you out! Can't go wrong with the papusas though. Very very good. Put the slaw and salsa roja on your papusa and eat it like a taco that's the traditional way

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    Amazing service and food. The papusas, tamales, and flan were all outstanding. Great taste and such a friendly staff. A new favorite.

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    Best tacos ever!! Affordable and delicious! Everything is authentic and prepared fresh and fast! Thank you La Placita! Yum!

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    Eat here 2-3 times a week. Would recommend to anyone, service is great, food is amazing. Also, best Papusas in Grayson County.

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    Best food and service! 5 quality!! Stopped by on our way home and so glad we did! Now we're taking a to go order to eat tomorrow as well!

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    This is my fav restaurant right now. Always make a stop when headed thru Sherman. Pupusas so delicious and fresh. Keep up the great work.

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    Mario's Mexican And Salvadorian Restaurant

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    I first heard about this spot from a BBQ server in Lewisville (food people know food, so I trust…read more'em). It's a bit of a trek from where we live, but worth the journey--plus, fun fact: they're building DFW's second Bojangles in the same strip mall. (Exciting times, people.) We hit up lunch, which seemed like a great deal. I had a fajita craving, so mixed chicken and steak it was, while hubby, a true Tex-Mex traditionalist, went for a chile relleno. But let's pause for a moment--why is finding real-deal Tex-Mex in DFW such a struggle? (I have questions.) Our waiter, Able, was warm, welcoming, and on it with drinks and a glorious chip trio featuring: A warm black bean dip (our fave) A fresh green salsa A smoky red salsa And then... my fajitas arrived, SIZZLING like they were trying to set off the fire alarm. Huge portion, served with all the fixings--rice, beans, tortillas (not house-made, but miles better than grocery store versions), sour cream, pico, lettuce, and cheese. I barely made a dent in 1/3 of it. Leftovers = tomorrow's best meal, confirmed. Can't wait to return and tackle their $7.99 enchilada plate on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Marking my calendar now. Bathrooms were clean. I would say the booths need to be recovered as some were duck-taped, and they were a little low for this shortie!

    We visited as a party of 5 and were sat immediately for dinner on a Thursday night. Service was…read moregreat, and friendly. Menu is a bit overwhelming. I ordered the plátano frito and a pupusa. Both were delicious. Curtido was a little too mild for my taste but complimented the pupusa and salsa well. Reasonably priced and filling, I brought home leftovers. Everyone else enjoyed their plates well enough. Good Music was playing. Bathrooms were clean. If in the area again, I would stop in.

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    Mario's Mexican And Salvadorian Restaurant
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    Las Maria’s Restaurant

    4.1(18 reviews)
    40.3 mi

    I recently visited Las Maria's and I have to say--it was absolutely worth the wait. Sundays can get…read morepretty busy, so be prepared for a line, but don't let that discourage you. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere stands out. There's a beautiful display of traditional dress in one of the windows, and as you head toward the restrooms, you'll notice pictures and names of different cities lining the walls--it adds such a unique and cultural touch. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious, and very family-oriented. Even the restrooms were spotless, which always says a lot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. And the food? So good I completely forgot to take a picture! I ordered the carne con papas plate with rice and beans, paired with a refreshing pineapple agua fresca--everything was flavorful and satisfying. If you're looking for delicious food, a welcoming environment, and a place that truly feels like home, this spot is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back!

    This place used to be one of my go-to pupusaria's when I lived in the area. I adored the flavors of…read morethe cortido. So refreshing and a perfect blend of the carrots and cabbage. The jalapeño surprised me but it was very fun. We were greeted immediately and our server was so sweet. The salvi horchata tasted like my Abuela's and it was so delicious and refreshing complement for the bites of the flavorful harmony of pickled veggies, salsa and pupusa. The pupusas were a wonderful texture and the filling to tortilla ratio was excellent. Super cute decor and warm, friendly service made my heart warm. Go here! Please support local businesses like these you won't regret it. This was truly a wonderful experience. They have to go and dine in. Great pricing.

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    Las Maria’s Restaurant - Ample seating for bigger parties plus they have a stage and side bar area.

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    The Latin Pig Cuban Restaurant

    4.1(922 reviews)
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    I absolutely love this place! Im…read moreFrom NY and cant easily find the food that tastes like home. This place definitely feels like home. Everything they make is amazing them of fungo is always made fresh and they're flan is phenomenal.

    My partner and I arrived in for a date night and had a pretty middle of the road experience…read more First, the good: it's a unique, obviously locally owned place, with food I can genuinely say I've never seen or tried before in the area. I got a cubano, and it was a large portion that I was able to take home part of for another meal. I think the pickles could've been more pickle and less cucumber taste, but I loved the mustard and overall it was a fantastic sandwich. The guy who served us was kind and even made sure our drinks were cool for us. The less good: it's a bit of a run down vibe inside, and there were leaks and AC failings inside when we were there. The menu is a bit hard to discern if you're unfamiliar and only available on QR codes at the tables. My bf got a pork dish and mentioned that it was all kind of one note. His dish was more expensive than my sandwich by several dollars and you can see from my picture that he got much less food. Overall, I left feeling kind of wishy washy about this place. Perhaps it would be a great place to order unique delivery from rather than dining in, and I can appreciate the specialty food options overall.

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    The Latin Pig Cuban Restaurant - Nice comfortable booths for 4.

    Nice comfortable booths for 4.

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