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    La Usuluteca

    4.0 (128 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salvadoran, Bakeries
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LA USULUTECA ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Alexia T.

    I really can't get enough of this place. I buy a full box of pan once a week and my family devours it! The atol is chefs kiss

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    Moises A.

    I originally went for the pupusas but wow! I left with way more. The pupusas were so good I asked for them extra crispy and they were so bomb! Oh but. I still gotta say that the pan dulce was next level. and reminded me of the one my grandma friend used to bring from El Salvador when I was growing up. I had to take a large one to go lol ... small hole in the wall I passed by while driving! Definitely will be coming back! Took this home!

    Maria S.

    I'm visiting Los Angeles where my brother lives. He has mentioned this place for a few years. This is mostly pick-up. They have two small tables outside. Each pupusa is more than $4. That's high but they're the biggest pupusas I've ever seen. The place has typical Salvadoran baked goods and a few groceries. The fried plantains were delicious. They're served with cream. The pupusa was a bit toasted and too greasy. The curtido and sauce are served in tight little bags. They gave me a sample of the fruit salad drink. It tasted good. I was surprised to see they have arrayan drink. Apparently they get it frozen. I haven't seen it in other pupuserías. I had higher hopes for the pupusas at La Usuluteca. I've had more flavorful ones where the loroco flavor comes through at other restaurants.

    I always come in for pan dulce !! The quesadillas are my favorite

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    A terrific array of wonderful pastries and some true homemmade Mexican and El Salvadorean plates including some of the best pupusas around

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    This food is incredible! I cannot wait to go back with my wife tonight and have the best meal!

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    6 months ago

    Amazing food and amazing vibes! Had such a great experience here. The service was great. I will definitely be going back.

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    My go-to whenever I am in the area. Absolutely delish! Quick service, a lot of food, & the tamales - wow!

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    7 months ago

    Amazing experience and ambiance at La Usuluteca! yummy food and great service! I would highly recommend to everyone.

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    Love love love the food, pastries and the service I get each time I visit La Usuluteca...

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    Great customer service! The pupusas are so good. I would definitely come back again (:

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    Food is always on point! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for some fire authentic Salvadoran food!

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    great service great Pupusas's ... the ladies are very nice and service is fresh I always come back I work in the plaza

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    The pupusa were very delicious and big well worth the money and the chicken tamales was so tasty and full of flavor

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    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 :)

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