I agree with the first reviewer of this place, "Hidden gem" indeed. I have to say that I give this…read morerestaurant predominately El Salvadoran food.. a 4 1/2 stars but I will round it off to 5 stars for the fact that I am not well-versed in Central American food although I have had it a few handfuls before. From what I DO know and how my taste buds react, this place is legit. Since this business is barely on the radar much less,Yelp's radar... I thought I would hurry and write a review for this Mom n Pop joint in hopes it would help make this restaurant bloom. My whole family and I were on a bike ride along the BWI trail and I was taking in the scenery and this place caught my eye from the back of it's business... I noticed the small sign and read "Christy's Latin Bakery & Café" ...I yelled at my husband ahead of me to make a stop, betting each other that the place might be closed on Memorial Day... he quickly reminded me that if they're truly Latin then they wouldn't care about closing on an American holiday... I concurred and we rode our bikes around the corner. The bakery section is what catches your eye at first when you walk in with a glass closet full of Latin sweet breads and a glass case in the front adorned with Latin desserts. In between both is a wall of Wedding/Birthday cake examples of the possible popular choices. Since we were in a hurry to get home, we picked out a few sweet breads for our girls, flan, and tres leches for later after dinner. Later that day we decided to go back for dinner and glad we did. We ordered an array of goodies, so much that the lady said in Spanish that it might be too much food for just us. Haha! So we took off one papusa off the order. :) We ordered one bean/cheese papusa, chicken/veggie croquete, carne asada tacos, The bean/cheese papusa was very good but not the best I've had but definitely worth trying. The chicken/veggie croquete was not seasoned very well and hardly memorable. The carne asada tacos were good although the seasoning could've been just a tad bit more aggressive. Overall, I had seen most of the customers were Latino and word just needs to get out for the gringos to come out and try something new for this area. Come out, come out, wherever you are!

I have been here a couple of times for lunch, and it is always very good! I have gotten the fried…read morewhole tilapia with rice and salad. And also their pupusa with chicharron pork and cheese. They also make fresh fruit smoothies. I got a papaya smoothie which was sweet and refreshing. They make everything fresh to order so it is worth a wait. The place is nice and clean, and they play lively Latino music. I like this place a lot and will be back soon!

They serve excellent mofongo, crafted with perfectly seasoned plantains and tasty chicharron…read more Parking is limited nearby, so be prepared to walk a few blocks to reach the restaurant.

Unfortunately I was very underwhelmed with the food and the price for it didn't justify the food…read moreitself. Service was great as it should be. The ambiance was subpar.

I don't hand out five-star reviews lightly, but Delicias Dayana absolutely earned every single one…read moreof them. The moment our food arrived, I knew we were in for something special. Let's start with the beans... finally, real beans! Thick, creamy, flavorful, and not swimming in water like you find at so many other places. It sounds like a small detail, but trust me--it makes all the difference. The crema? Fresh, rich, and delicious. Again, not watery or runny. You can tell they take pride in using quality ingredients instead of cutting corners. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the plantains were sweet and caramelized just right, and every bite tasted homemade. Now... let's talk about the pupusa. I've eaten pupusas all over the DMV and in many different states, so I don't say this lightly... this is one of the best pupusas I've ever had. The masa had the perfect texture, the filling was generous, and the flavor tasted authentic from the very first bite. Here's the funny part... I took a few bites and immediately thought, "Nope... this is way too good to finish here." I asked for a to-go box because I wanted to enjoy the rest for lunch the next day. The gentleman helping us smiled and even brought me an extra bag of curtido without me asking. That small gesture made my day. And yes... that pupusa was just as incredible the next day! The restaurant itself is spotless, comfortable, and beautifully decorated with colorful murals that make you feel like you've taken a little trip to Central America. The staff was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to make sure we enjoyed our meal. If you're anywhere near this area, do yourself a favor and stop by. And if you're an hour away like I am... it's still worth the drive. Great food has no expiration date on distance, and I can already tell you I'll gladly make the trip again just to work my way through the rest of the menu. Thank you, Delicias Dayana, for reminding me what authentic homemade food should taste like. I'll definitely be back... probably sooner than my waistline would like!

I was excited to try this place because I enjoy the restaurant next door. Also I like the shopping…read morebut the food wasn't anything special. The food wasn't bad because I enjoyed the carne asada. However, the rice looked and tested like Uncle Ben's. Some of the wings didn't have a lot of meat on them. The empanadas were interesting. Essentially they used maduros and put a sweet vanilla filling. I didn't particularly like them but it's just personal preference.

Tried something different this time and again 100%. This is always my go too.. the chips come out…read morewarm the fajitas were sizzling And the food is flavorful! The music is loud but they be jamming,the service is great too like they know the proper amount of time to check in.

Note that I haven't had the opportunity to visit Alberto's when they are open (see original…read morereview). I chose the rating above because I suspect they are good when they are open. The problem I cited in my original review was that the door signage and the hours reported on Yelp and Google said they were open on Monday. But the owner sent me a note a short while ago (about a month later now but he doesn't have to answer to me at all) saying they have had to close on Mondays: "Sort for the inconvenience but due to the personal we have to closed on Mondays" The hours on Yelp have been revised today also. The hours on Google now seem accurate. They should also fix the sign on the door but that's a bit less important as you don't see that until you're already there. I don't question a restaurant's right and need to be closed on Mondays. I am used to that. I just need to know if they are or not without actually facing the locked front door.

I have to call BS on the 3 star rating this place has (at the time of my writing this). I hate to…read moresee restaurants who offer amazing foods suffer because the local patrons are too ignorant to understand what they're experiencing. As an aficionado of South American cuisine, I give this place 2 thumbs way up. I am speaking for the tacos and the pupusas when I say they're some of the best I've tried in the area. I can't speak for the rest of the menu because I haven't had it. So if you're a taco fiend like me, you'll be very happy with this restaurant. Why I think this restaurant isn't popular amongst my fellow Glen Burnians: 1. The ambience. It is VERY authentic to the true South American scene. Don't expect to walk in and feel like you're in Chili's. They blare Latin music and have TVs displaying Spanish telenovelas. Every other authentic South American restaurant I frequent has a similar setup. This is not a flaw. 2. Locals are probably expecting Taco Bell. This is not Taco Bell. REPEAT: this is not Taco Bell. This is also not a flaw (in fact it's a HUGE plus!!) 3. A possible language/ cultural barrier? I am only hypothesizing here, but the people who work here are native Spanish speakers. They know English too, but it's not native, so I can imagine situations of miscommunication happening. I don't know, but again, this is not a flaw. After all, I believe we should all get an opportunity to practice our español from time to time. So all in all, I had a great experience, and will be back on a weekly/biweekly basis!

After a visit to the eye doctor down the street, I thought I'd wait out the Friday traffic in this…read morelittle Mexican/Salvadoran joint just off of Ritchie Highway. When I first walked in, I was greeted by some Juanes playing over the speakers. I later noticed some customers choosing their music off in the corner. The interior has a casual cantina feel to it. A couple of TVs were showing History channel en español. Every table had a bottle of neon-green habanero sauce I recognized from many restaurants in Mérida, Mexico. "Okay, this place is legit," I thought. The chips and salsa were good, though I would have loved some extra salsa. I got three pupusas: revuelto, de loroco, and frijoles con queso. All very tasty. Hot, greasy, and cheesy like a pupusa should be. The pickled cabbage that accompanied was fine, though in other places I'd say it's a little bit crisper and brinier. The cold weather outside made me consider soup. As with most Salvadoran places, the standards were available: de res, de mariscos, and for the brave of heart, modongo (tripe). Considering I just wanted a small bit to eat, I passed when I saw the prices of $10-$11 per bowl. Usually that kind of price tag for soup means HUGE portion. Service is decent and friendly. The hostess sympathetically nodded when I ordered a water sin hielo (did I mention it was freezing outside?). I honestly don't know if the staff speaks English. This wasn't a problem for me, pero si no hablas español, quizás sería mejor si vayas a otro lugar. If you're not sure, give them a call and ask. Once I had ordered and received my food, they didn't come over unless I signaled to them. I certainly would go back, though I'm not often in the area. If you're in the area and want some truly authentic Mexican/Salvadoran food, this is the place.

Since I had extra bucks for Uber Eats from Instacart, I thought I'd try Mr. Loin. The pastel with…read moresteak was huge, really homemade (bubbles in the flour dough crust ), and reminded me in taste of my mom's beef empanadas. The steak and onions are almost perfect except I would have liked to add a little more juice/marinade/sauce. The fries and fried polenta are decent. I do wish fried rice rather than white rice was a side. I bought a chicken ball with cheese--very delicious. There was some dipping sauce that was white with herbs...not sure what it was but tasted okay. Not so sure how to use the Cassava flour but perhaps on my own rice. Overall, I am pleasantly satisfied and am enjoying the meal. I do recommend!

I don't understand for the life of me why this place does not have more reviews. The service is…read moregreat anytime I call to request any changes to my order through DoorDash, the lady is super nice. I'm sure she knows me by name now because I order so much from there and I order the same thing every time lol. The food is so good!!! the meat is not fatty and despite ordering so often and for so long, the food is always consistently good. This is my go-to anytime I want to treat myself. Thank you guys for staying consistent and for being nice to me every time I call.

Food taste: astonishingly amazing Service: top notch…read more Restrooms: amazingly clean Wait time for food: great. They took their time but I also knew we ordered varies of things and everything felt fresh and the portion was great. Drinks: horchata was delicious Parking: can be difficult.

Nice place! I really like the restaurant, it's very elegant…read moreand pretty. The food is really good, I got the Espagueti Latino and it was tasty! The servers are very kind and friendly.

Desayuno tipico is the best--eggs, tortilla, beans, queso, crema and I add platanos. It is my…read morebiggest craving and pupuseria El Salvador hits the spot

I continue to have great experiences at Pupuseria El Salvador! The pupusas are very filling and…read moremade fresh. The service is great and the prices are good. I like sitting inside because it transports me to such a great community feel.

Came in for lunch with my Mother. It was super hot out. I was craving something light and cold. I…read moreordered a small Shrimp cocktail with guacamole. The hot sauce (Valentina) comes on the side. It was PERFECTION. FOOD IS SO GOOD! Service was much better than last time. There were new waitresses, and they were on it. My Mother and i will be eager to have lunch here again while she is visiting from FL.

Came here yesterday looking for barria tacos for my home girl and good food for me. They are in an…read morearea where there are quite a few Hispanic businesses so we felt it would be a safe bet. I so love yelp! I saw the pictures of what the restaurant looked like inside and not for those pictures, I would not have went just from looking at it outside. English is their second language and I am okay with that when it comes to food because that means the authenticity meter goes up. My friend had a ride before me and was sitting down with chips and salsa when I arrived. The restaurant was clean but also had a homily feel which I appreciated. After a few minutes the waitress had not returned so I jumped up to grab a menu and decide what I wanted. The menu was in Spanish but had pictures. That with my bad Spanish allowed me to order but I wanted. After some questions I decided upon two carne asada tacos, traditional. Easy, right? Yes! Those were the best tacos I have had in a long time at a restaurant. To meet with tender and there was not a lot of fat or hard in digestible pieces. The salsa verde was spectacular! I wanted to steal it but I kept my composure and remains classy and left it on the table. I actually really enjoyed my food. Must order the napoles and to it with both green sauces.

I love this place. The menu has so many options and everything I've had is delicious. I'm allergic…read moreto avocado and I've never had a problem removing it from a dish. I found this place pretty quickly after moving into the area and when my partner and I want a simple night out for dinner El Salto is our go-to. The staff is always really friendly and everything comes out so quickly. The restaurant is casual and we even came in costume when we went on Halloween. I've always had a good time and when the weather is warmer I love the outdoor seating.

I'm giving El Salto 3 stars for service, because our waitress was very attentive and checked in…read morewith us regularly. The food. is not. salted. The salsa tasted like ketchup. The guacamole was literally smashed avocado - no seasoning, no onions or tomatoes or lime or anything. Straight up avocado. We got the special for two - it came with chile rellenos, enchilada, tacos, and tamale. The tacos were probably the best flavor wise but the meat was spread on top of the tamale, and my husband swears the cheese in the rellenos was Rotel. Nothing in our meal was salted either - honestly all of the dishes felt barely seasoned. The atmosphere was pleasant and all of the staff we interacted with were happy and smiling. We didn't hate it, but I don't think we'll be back.