This small place is known for the Pupusas they serve, and the fact that they only accept cash! The…read morerestaurant is located in a very shabby, aged strip center well off of N. Point, providing no street visibility, and a rough parking lot! The inside mirrors the outside, worn but clean and with a decent amount of seating - booths and tables, functional if not comfortable! Bibical verses adorn the wall, obviously no fear here of standing up for what you believe in an increasingly secular society - courage should always be acknowledged, IMHO! I ordered the aforementioned Pupusas - 4 Cheese and Pork for $11.50 with Crudito included! These were good, not great, Pupusa - under-seasoned for my tastes (added a Rick Bayless (you must know who he is) measure of salt) and it was were I needed it to be - but still weak! Unfortunately the Crudito was very weak, barely fermented - a great side when done right, not the case here! This was not bad food, but there is better available, even as close as Los Primos, only several miles away! The combination of under-seasoning, lack of pork, and uneven grilling makes this more than a bit off the charts for best of show!

Very delicious and authentic pupusas, reasonable, and they also do take credit cards, but they will…read moreadd a fee. While the pupusas are undeniably tasty, the additional fee for using a credit card may come as a surprise to some customers. It's important to be aware of this extra cost before placing an order to avoid any unexpected charges. Despite the fee, many customers still find the convenience of being able to pay with a credit card worth it for the quality of the pupusas.

So delicious and the woman at the counter gave good recommendations on what to order. Very casual…read moredining area and quiet and friendly.

This gringa went ga-ga over this fresh, authentic Mexican food truck. And good news... credit/debit…read morecards now accepted! Homemade corn tortillas and fresh pico de Galla (diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro). This is authentic Mexican, meaning chopped meat in the tacos (not ground beef), and white cheese, instead of weird orange cheese. Tacos were accompanied by cucumbers and radishes. Tamales terrific. Wish I had ordered more!

This little place has been open for awhile now, and today seemed like a good time to give the food…read morea try. The menu is fairly broad, and they offer both Salvadoran and Mexican choices. We opted some of both with a little more emphasis on the Salvadoran. Our choices were: Platillo Tipico (a Salvadoran Plate with a Chicken Tamal, a Pork & Cheese Pupusa, Tuca, Fried Plantain, Pastelito, & Sour Cream - $10.99), Carne Asada (with Rice & Beans - $11.99), Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup - $12.90), One Beef Burrito, One Taco & One Enchilada Combo ($6.99), One Enchilada, One Beef Burrito & Chile Relleno Combo ($ 6.99). There was a lot of items to sample, and it was really a mixed bag, but more negative than positive. The Bad - the Chicken Tamal was awful, and the Pastelito was not much better - both were dry and bland. The Seafood Soup lacks freshness, smelled and tasted old! The OK, just OK - the Pupusa, Plantains, Carne Asada, Beef Burrito, Chicken Enchilada, Fried Yucca, Rice & Beans. The Good (not Great) - Chicken Taco, and the Chile Relleno. Not even close to enough to bring me back here - too much excellent food of this style is available.

Being a Salvadorian myself , I'm disappointed in the taste of the food at this location. The…read morelocation itself was shady to begin with. There's a pool table right in the middle of the floor. To be honest this place looks more like a bar/lounge. The only good thing that tasted good was the Salvadorian horchata.

Wow. This place is…read moreAMAZING! The food is authentic as it comes! Wonderful service and for a small restaurant it was very quiet. I'll definitely be back! It's worth driving to if you want authentic Honduran food!

Hidden gem! Samantha's Pupusas was affordable and absolutely delicious. Of the six pupusas we…read moretried, my favorites were the garlic and chicharrón, and I was especially excited to try the loroco flower filling for the first time. They also offer huitlacoche options for a lot of their other food offerings, I can't wait to return to try. Service was friendly and efficient. It's a small, simple spot with only a few tables, but everything you need for enjoying a great bite of freshly made Salvadoran food!

This pupuseria food truck has remained in the parking lot on this corner for quite a while, so I…read morethink it's more of a permanent fixture. It serves Salvadorian pupusas and aqua frescas. The ones i ordered were a buck or two so it's a great value. If i had known they were so cheap when I ordered I would have gotten 2 or 3 other flavors to bring home for later. A pupusa is sort of like a Southern corn johnny cake that has filling stuffed inside then grilled. (Well that's how I how i had to sell it to my Mom anyways) It had great corn flavor and was fried nice and crispy on the outside and served piping hot. The order came with a side of Salvadoran-style pickled slaw made from cabbage and carrots. It was fairly spicy and still had good crunch. It goes really well with the sweetness of the corn. These make a nice little snack to munch on while out running errands and are much lighter and healthier than grabbing a burger and fries.

Delicious papusas! We got a variety of papusas and some tacos for only $1.25 each and they also…read moregave us some pickled cabbage to go along with them. Don't be thrown off by the location because the food is just too good!

The food here was fantastic. I'd never had El Salvadoran food before and realized it's nothing…read morelike Mexican food but better, in my opinion. They have the biggest milk shakes I've seen in ages. If you're looking for alcohol with your lunch this is not your place, no Al go served here but the food still makes it worth going to. If you've never has El Salvadoran food before try this place!!!

Lo que pasa es que este restaurante es auténtico, de verdad. La cocina es Salvadoreña con algunos…read moreplatos típicos Mexicanos. Ten en cuenta que solo aceptan efectivo, pero estás aquí para disfrutar de la comida, no de sus métodos de pago :) / The Coal Miner, Carbonero ;) is the real-deal for Salvadoran cuisine. I love places that let one channel their inner Anthony Bourdain right here close to home. The cuisine is primarily Salvadoran with some Mexican-influenced dishes as well. No disputing the authenticity of the food; this is not a chain. The service was fast and friendly, although it did take a short while for the meal to be delivered. El Carbonero is quite casual, this is not a fancy spot. There were families and workers enjoying their freshly made pupusas. They only take cash, so be prepared. Get outside your comfort zone (perhaps) and definitely give this spot a try. Estarás gratamente sorprendido :)

This place is very small. Getting in and parking can be hectic. But the food is amazing. I went on…read morea Sunday, and loud music was playing! I don't mind because they were playing some of my favorites! Hahaha, but I highly recommend take out. It did take a bit to get my food, but employees were really nice and food came out perfect! If you've never had pupusas, you must come here! They were so warm and cheesy, it was so good. And the tacos with handmade tortillas! They are a must! The plantains might not be everyone's favorite, but I really enjoy them. And in the mornings, on the weekend they have caldo de res, and other delicious soups. Muy buena comida! Especialmente los tacos! 9/10!

Went this afternoon. With a craving of pupusas. Ordered beans and cheese and I found a fish head…read moreinside of my popusa.. this was so disgusting.. watch what your eating when coming here. Threw them all away I ordered three orders. I threw everything away..

Never had Salvadoran before but now I like it! Staff was friendly! I walked in and placed a to go…read moreorder and it was ready promptly!

Tried something new for lunch today and turned out to be a very good option. I had the fajita mix…read moreand it was delicious. Also had their coleslaw; which had a very unique flavor for this wholly American palate, but it was delicious as well. Service was outstanding; very helpful to this new non Spanish speaking customer. Diner ambiance. First time, definitely won't be the last!

The place has a hole in the wall vibe and was not busy on the evening I stopped by. I received a…read moreserving of chips and salsa up front, and decided to compliment them with a horchata that I did not need, but which immediately convinced me that this place uses some proper ingredients based on its slightly bubblegum-like taste that is distinctive to the region. My pupusas came with an excellent set of accompaniments and were bursting with flavor. The cheese was a bit on the salty side, but the beans were delicious, and the distinctive mix of textures you get when you combine a freshly grilled pupusa with the lightly fermented cabbage distinctive to the cuisine is excellent. There were some herbal notes in there, and the salsa was brightly flavored. It really is a fascinating mix of flavors distinctive to the Americas. Also a lot of food for the money. While the menu had a handful of vegetarian options, some of their staples were not offered this way and it seemed to be they could be with ease. And I would really like to see them do some dairy-free options and those beans and some vegetables would make a pupusa that I think people would want.

Run don't walk, Radford!! Compared to what I have eaten here in Radford during my previous stays,…read morethis is a godsend! Authentic homemade flavors served with smiles! Cute unassuming spot off of West Main St, I was greeted warmly by the hostess. The service was quick and soon I found myself staring down Al pastor tacos. We ordered the sweet plantains and al pastor tacos and the pork gorditas. Everything was generously stuffed with meat! The plantains we soft and sweet though a few were slightly burnt but overall they were a treat. The corn tortillas didn't hold up to the generous portion of meat in the Al pastor tacos but the flavors were there. My only complaint is that there isn't a good spicy red or green salsa to pour on top, but this is a Salvadoran place so I'm sure that's more the specialty. The gorditas were fat and satisfying. All in all, this is a gem of a place for Radford and if you feel like it would be a little new for you, take the plunge! It's a must try.