La Tecleña

My first time in this establishment. Juan & the overall customer service is on point. He instructed…read moreme on the details of the food & different meals. They're known for their papusas - really good. I will definitely be back for more. This is a place to try.

I've been coming here since high school and I'm 24 now. The food was always really good, service…read moretypically welcoming and friendly but always expensive. We came a couple of months ago and had their loaded yucca fries with carne asada as well as some pupusas. The meat on our fries felt really low quality-- the best way I could describe it was it tasting like frozen hamburger meat-- and gave us indigestion for the rest of the night, which was really disappointing to experience. Today we unfortunately experienced some really rude service. My bf ordered a plain water and we were given a fresco ensalada (no big deal, he likes it) We don't eat pork and ordered fried yucca on its own, just yucca frita. We were given a plate of yucca con chicharron :( I told the service we just ordered yucca frita and we were told that we did not specify that for her. I explained that we don't eat pork so we sent it back and were met with a displeasing look. I said we didn't want to yucca anymore since we had a lot of food already and she said "the kitchen already made it." So I said it was fine but just the yucca this time and she came back with the same exact plate just without the chicharron-- no visible plate change. Needless to say for the price, decline in food quality, and rude service, it's not worth coming back. At least not for a while.

Second dining area

Yuca Frita con Chicharrones

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Cola champagne

Mi Pueblo Salvadoreño

4.8(65 reviews)

29.3 mi

My boyfriend is Salvadoran, so we're always on the hunt for great pupusas and yuca frita. We…read moreusually make the drive to North Hollywood, but decided to give this place a try--and it definitely did not disappoint! We started with the ensalada, which was refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. For pupusas, we ordered the revueltas, loroco con queso, and frijol con queso. We tried both corn and rice dough, and honestly, both were delicious. My personal favorite was the frijol con queso with the rice dough- so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The yuca frita was exactly how it should be: crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. The chicharrón was cooked perfectly as well, and the homemade green salsa that the sweet lady helping us made was the perfect addition. She was so kind, welcoming, and always had a friendly smile, which made the experience even better. Another thing that really stood out was how clean the restaurant is. It's spacious, with plenty of seating whether you're coming with a large group, your family, or just stopping by for a meal on your own. We absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back. Next time we're bringing my Salvadoran in-laws- I have a feeling this place will get their authenticity approval too! Spanish! :) Mi novio es salvadoreño, así que siempre estamos en busca de unas buenas pupusas y una rica yuca frita. Normalmente vamos hasta North Hollywood, pero decidimos probar este lugar y, la verdad, ¡no nos decepcionó para nada! Empezamos con la ensalada, que estaba deliciosa, fresca y con el toque perfecto de dulzura. Pedimos pupusas de revueltas, loroco con queso y frijol con queso. Probamos unas de masa de maíz y otras de masa de arroz, y las dos estaban buenísimas. Mi favorita fue la de frijol con queso; tenía muchísimo sabor y estaba perfectamente preparada. La yuca frita estaba en su punto: crujiente por fuera y suave por dentro. El chicharrón también estaba perfectamente cocinado, y la salsa verde casera que preparó la señora que nos atendió fue el complemento perfecto. Ella fue muy amable, atenta y siempre nos recibió con una sonrisa, lo que hizo que la experiencia fuera aún mejor. Otra cosa que realmente me llamó la atención fue lo limpio que está el restaurante. Además, es bastante amplio, con mucho espacio para sentarse, ya sea que vayas con un grupo grande, con tu familia o incluso si vas a comer solo. Nos encantó este lugar y definitivamente vamos a regresar. La próxima vez traeremos a mis suegros, que son salvadoreños, y estoy casi segura de que también le darán su sello de autenticidad.

So many five star reviews, I'm here to add another!…read more Ordered online, picked up for lunch, what a treat! I got 3 pupusas revueltas to go. Service was quick, there is a big dining room with plenty of seating in case you want to dine in, looked very clean. Massive pupusas with a lot of filling, not one of those restaurants that give you nothing but masa, these pupusas were legit. They come with Curtido and the usual salsa roja. So much flavor packed into these things, these are some of the best pupusas I've ever had, good size and they do not cheap us out on filling. Definitely try em if you're in the area! Parking on the street, or in the back very limited in the alley.

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Carne Guisada

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L.A. Pupusa House

4.6(86 reviews)

19.7 mi•East Hollywood

Free parking

Family-owned & operated

I came here with a Salvadorian friend of mine because we wanted to try some authentic Salvadorian…read morefood, and I have to say, this place did not disappoint. I've actually traveled to El Salvador before, so I've had the opportunity to experience the food there firsthand. Since coming back, I really haven't found many places that gave me that same authentic taste and feeling--until coming here. Everything we tried was amazing. The pupusas, beans, plantains, meats, and all the traditional flavors were on point. You can tell the food is prepared with that real homemade Salvadorian style. If you've been to El Salvador and know what authentic Salvadorian food is supposed to taste like, this place will bring back some memories. In my opinion, this is about as close as you're going to get without actually getting on a plane and going to El Salvador. Great food, authentic flavors, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommended!

Rode by and saw they were open, so I figured I'd stop in and give them a try. Honestly, I wasn't…read moreexpecting much, but holy cow... I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. I only ordered one pupusa because I wanted to test the waters before committing to a full meal, but that one pupusa was absolutely . The flavor was on point, it was cooked perfectly, and you could tell it was made fresh. If that's what they're putting out on a single pupusa, I can only imagine how good the rest of the menu is. I'm definitely going to have to make another trip back so I can give the rest of the menu a proper shot. First impression? Definitely a win.

Desayuno and yuca frita

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Pupusas revueltas Plato tipico

Jaragua

3.9(611 reviews)

19.9 mi•East Hollywood

The food was delicious overall, but the service could be improved. I placed my order, but it took…read morethe server quite a while to return to the table and take my guest's order. I also noticed that chips, salsa, or any complimentary appetizer were not served while we waited for our food. The bar area looked great, and I will definitely try it next time.

Once my best friend and I came in we didn't get anyone greeting us, maybe they were too busy. I had…read moreto flag someone down and eventually got told to choose where to sit down. We got our menus and we were looking through it and order an agua de Jamaica and Ensalada. Then we ordered 4 pupusas, tres revueltas and one the loroco con queso. I enjoyed the pupusas and how huge they were. The price was okay. The service continued to be a bit dismissive. Not as attentive as you would think when you go to a restaurant. The vibe of the restaurant is pretty cool and I like the paintings and how colorful it is inside. They also have a bar at the back of the restaurant. Overall it was an okay experience. I really wanted to come back and try other foods, since the pupusas were so yummy, but with the service I think I am okay for now.

Tamal de Pollo

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Pupusa with squash

Paseo San Miguel

3.8(344 reviews)

22.5 mi•Vermont Square

This is delicious!!!!…read more If you are around this area, I truly recommend this place. From Pupusas to delicious aguas frescas and they also make fresh quesadilla (Salvadorian sweet cornbread) you must come try this place. It will not disappoint, they usually keep busy any day. But again it is worth the wait. They now have pupusas that do not contain cheese. So that is a big plus for me. Their pupusas are beautifully stuffed and flavors are on point. Restrooms are clean, staff are nice and they speak English in case you need it. Parking is available but usually full. There is sufficient parking on the street as it is next to the police station. You must try it! I truly recommend.

My first time trying pupusas, it was so good!! And yuca con chicharon. Definately will be coming…read moreback again!

Carne asada plate

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El Salsabor Restaurant

3.9(177 reviews)

26.8 mi•Boyle Heights

Great service. Good vibes. Food looks amazingly delicious and tasty. Definitely fresh. The atole de…read moreelote was worth the detour we had to take to try this place out. Got one cup for now and a bigger one for home. El lugar perfecto para comer como en casa y salir felizmente satisfechos. Recomendable a todos con ganas de algo bueno.

Very excited to try this place when I heard about their pupusas reputation…read more Went here for Friday dinner, there's no wait but the food took a while to come out. However, they are worth the wait ! Also, this is my first time coming into a Salvadorian restaurant where they also have live karaoke inside. It's pretty cool to see tight community where everyone's just enjoying their Friday night! :)

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La Caravana

3.9(435 reviews)

27.5 mi•West Central

I stopped by on a whim with a craving for pupusas…read more La Caravana has better pupusas (Salvadoran savory stuffed corn cakes) than the place down the street. The food here is so delicious! We got the mini-pupusas platter and the ratio of ingredients were perfect. Curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and Salsa was on point. Beyond pupusas we love their creamy chicken entree (Pollo A La Crema) and breakfast Salvadoran style. Inside the restaurant is cozy and lightly dim. I noticed solo diners, couples on dates, and multiple families dining in having a good time. Welcoming environment. I love this restaurant. El Salvadoran cuisine is so underrated and not talked about enough. Amazing food and service!

I always come here and want to shout out the enchiladas salvadoreñas they are so goooood you can…read moreorder chicken or meat you won't regret it

Barely any chicharron!

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Sivar Treats

4.5(357 reviews)

38.1 mi

I went on a 4 mile walk on the Whittier Greenway Trail, and decided to treat myself to some pupusas…read moreon my way back. I had a pupusa revuelta and a pupusa de frijol y queso. Both hit the spot. The pupusas were fresh (I could hear them being made) and they had aguas frescas, my favorite de melón. I think I'll Make this a habit :)

Thank You Bichos for helping me with Dinner tonight. My family absolutely loved the pupusas…read morerevueltas, last de queso y la sabrosa yuca con chicharron. Super Delish Also LA Camiseta de Maradona y El Mago Gonzalez is going to make a perfect present for my brother. Thanks again family your food and service are 10/10

Restaurant inside

Pupusas up to 23 flavors of pupusas

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Paseo San Miguel

4.2(321 reviews)

33.5 mi

Paseo San Miguel is hands-down my favorite Salvadorian restaurant . I've been going there for seven…read moreyears, and their food never disappoints. From the pupusas de loroco to the fried yuca with pork aka chicharron and the sopa de pata or chicken (gallina)my mom's favorite, every dish is a flavor sensation. The staff is super friendly, always calling you 'corazón' , making you feel right at home. Give it a try, and I promise you won't regret it! SPANISH Paseo San Miguel es, sin duda, mi restaurante salvadoreño favorito . Llevo yendo siete años y su comida nunca me decepciona. Desde las pupusas de loroco hasta la yuca frita con chicharrón y la sopa de pata o gallina , la favorita de mi mamá, cada plato es una auténtica delicia. El personal es súper amable, siempre te llaman "corazón" , haciéndote sentir como en casa. ¡Pruébalo y te prometo que no te arrepentirás!

Delicious pupusas and they give you lots of Curtido and salsa which I love! Friend had the mojarra…read morefrita which was tasty but lots of sharp spiny bones so beware when eating! It was packed on a Friday night and it was nice to see it looked like almost all locals and families. The service wasn't great, our waiter never checked on us at all, but he was busy so we cut him some slack.

Dining room

Pupusas w/ curtido and salsa roja, platanos fritos, and maracuya (passion fruit)

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Corner view. Parking in rear or the street

La Esquina Restaurant

3.6(172 reviews)

22.9 mi•Glassell Park

I love the Salvadorian breakfast plate here. Add a side of pupusas and it's food coma heaven!…read more The phone rings off the hook here for takeout orders (note to self: don't sit by the phone counter next time, lol). Locals love it here and most of the restaurant patrons spoke Spanish (a good sign), so am sure the food is authentic. This place is a humble hole-in-the-wall with homemade tasting good quality food and the nicest owner. Parking is very tight in a lot shared with other businesses. I recommend street parking. Credit card and cash accepted.

Es una pena que restaurantes, como estos siguen existiendo , tratamos de ayudar a negocios locales,…read morepero no es justo que hagan esto , pagar 25 dólares por unas costillas de puerco, en salsa donde sólo llegaron 3 pedazoz de costillas por eso locales, restaurantes, como estos no sobreviven es una pena

Nasty place

Takeout: Half dozen pupusas ruevuelta. They hooked us up with extra curtido and salsa!

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Salvadoran style thick corn tortillas (handmade).

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I. Aracely T.

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5 years ago

Good food some might seem a bit pricier than other locals places but this place has a menu that has something for everyone

Walter M.

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4

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12 years ago

Pooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrr really pooooooorrrrrrr service.. They think they are the last coka cola in the world

Lulu C.

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12 years ago

Great food! Pupusas are the best! Made to order.

La Tecleña - salvadoran - Updated October 2026

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