First time trying pupusas and I'm so glad I came here! It's a traditional Salvadorian restaurant…read moreserving up amazing pupusas at a great price. Lots of indoor seating -- a simple, no‑frills spot -- but the food is where they really shine. We ordered the chicken tamale, carne asada pupusa, bean and cheese pupusa, and the plantain con frijoles y crema platter. Everything was delicious, and I would definitely come back. Service was a little slow, and they forgot one of our items at first, but they did bring it out eventually. Overall, a great first pupusa experience!

My go-to spot whenever I'm craving Salvadoran food. I usually get the combination plate (#1)…read morebecause you get a little bit of everything. It has a pupusa revuelta, your choice of pork or chicken tamale, and fried yuca. The pupusa is cheesy goodness packed with chicharrón and beans, and the tamal is so flavorful. I especially love the masa they use for it, it has such a great texture and flavor. For drinks, the granadilla agua fresca is a must! It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it's so refreshing. Definitely a must try restaurant for anybody looking for a delicious meal.

We have been coming to this San Diego institution for years. We were craving Latin food and we were…read morenot disappointed. The service was very friendly and quick. We had the plantain chips with fried pork. It came with a simple side salad. The shrimp rice was plenty for two people so we had leftovers. The passion fruit juice was so big we had to take it home. The place is family casual. Happy.

Came here with a Syrian friend to introduce him to Salvadoran food, let me explain: he loved it…read more Awesome pupusas, and sopa de gallina India, great tamalada salvadoreños, and tasty plátanos con crema! Our server spoke only Spanish, but we wanted an authentic experience so this was great ! She also recommended the best dishes, ambiance is what u expect from a Latin American place, loud Latin music, warm environment, cleanliness throughout and incomparable friendliness el salvadoreno is a nice place to family dine !

Brought my man-child for a quick lunch on Friday..... This place is simple yet very good. Pretty…read morepopular too. Great service & vibes. So lucky to have it near our home. What we ordered: Pupusa de Pescado x2 Pupusa de Cameron x1 #DiningWithTheAndersons #Pupusas #SilviasPupuseria #NationalCity #SalvadorianFood

Hands down best pupseria in San Diego. I have tried many places but nothing beats Silvia's! Their…read moreprices have increased over the years but I find myself coming back, because they don't cut corners and theit pupsuas are sizeable with lots of filling! Each pupusa is made to order, so there's a bit of wait but it guarantees freshness. I highly recommend the bean & cheese and the revuelta. Keep it simple. The place is clean, casual and there's always friendly! They put cortido on the table along with 3 different types of salsas (mild, medium, hot)..which I greatly appreciate because I love me some cortido!! They have the best around! Thanks Silvia's for being a staple in the community.

As a Colombian who has been craving authentic Colombian cuisine since my last visit to New York in…read moreDecember, I can confidently say this restaurant truly satisfied those cravings. Being nearly eight months pregnant, my expectations were especially high, and it is rare to find a place that meets them so well. From the seasoning of the food to the warm and attentive service, everything about this restaurant stands out. Although I don't recall my server's name, he was incredibly kind and provided excellent service throughout. The ambiance is also worth noting--the space is large, offers plenty of seating options, and even features a large TV, making it a great spot to relax or watch sports. To start, I ordered a watered mango juice along with a beef empanada. The empanada exceeded my expectations--despite being on the smaller side, it was packed with flavor. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered five more to go, which speaks for itself. They were served with fresh ají, a traditional sauce that complemented them perfectly. For my main course, I had the carne asada plate, which included steak, rice, beans, sweet plantains, avocado, tomato slices, and a small arepa. Every component of the dish was well-executed--the beans were flavorful, the meat was well-seasoned, and the overall plate felt authentic. It is often difficult to find truly authentic Colombian food, especially in San Diego, where options are limited or not genuinely Colombian. This restaurant, however, delivers on authenticity and flavor. The portion size was generous, and I ended up taking leftovers home to enjoy later. In addition to the empanadas (two chicken and three beef), I also ordered a buñuelo and a cheese arepa to go. Unfortunately, these items did not meet the same standard. The arepa lacked flavor and was overly greasy, and the buñuelo was dry and similarly oily, even after absorbing excess grease from the bag. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Colombian food, especially given how rare it is to find quality options in this area. Friends of mine visited recently as well and thoroughly enjoyed their bandeja paisa, further confirming the consistency of the food. I will definitely be returning--especially for those empanadas. Como colombiana que ha estado antojándose de comida colombiana auténtica desde mi último viaje a Nueva York en diciembre, puedo decir con confianza que este restaurante realmente cumplió con mis expectativas. Además, estando casi de ocho meses de embarazo, mis expectativas eran aún más altas, y no es fácil encontrar un lugar que las cumpla tan bien. Desde el sazón de la comida hasta el servicio cálido y atento, todo en este restaurante destaca. Aunque no recuerdo el nombre del mesero, fue sumamente amable y atento. un servicio excelente en todo momento. El ambiente también merece mención: el lugar es amplio, y limpio. cuenta con muchas opciones de asientos y tiene una pantalla grande, lo que lo hace ideal para relajarse o ver deportes. Para empezar, pedí un jugo de mango (rebajado con agua) junto con una empanada de carne. La empanada superó mis expectativas; aunque es un poco pequeña, tiene muchísimo sabor. Me gustó tanto que pedí cinco más para llevar, lo cual habla por sí solo. Venían acompañadas de ají fresco, que las complementa perfectamente. Como plato fuerte, pedí la carne asada, que incluía arroz, frijoles, plátano maduro, aguacate, rodajas de tomate y una arepita. Cada componente del plato estaba muy bien logrado: los frijoles tenían un excelente sabor, la carne estaba bien sazonada y jugosa y, en general, el plato se sentía auténtico. Hoy en día es difícil encontrar comida colombiana verdaderamente auténtica, especialmente en San Diego, donde las opciones son limitadas o no lo son del todo. Sin embargo, este restaurante sí cumple con ese nivel de autenticidad y sabor. La porción fue bastante generosa, por lo que terminé llevándome lo que no pude terminar para comer más tarde. Además de las empanadas (dos de pollo y tres de carne), también pedí un buñuelo y una arepa de queso para llevar. Lamentablemente, estos no estuvieron al mismo nivel. La arepa carecía de sabor y estaba grasosa, y el buñuelo estaba seco y también muy aceitoso, incluso después de que la bolsa absorbiera parte de la grasa. En general, recomiendo este restaurante sin duda a cualquiera que esté buscando comida colombiana, especialmente considerando lo difícil que es encontrar buenas opciones en esta área. Unos amigos míos también vinieron recientemente y les encantó su bandeja paisa, lo que confirma la calidad constante del lugar. Definitivamente volveré, especialmente por esas empanadas.

Absolutely love this place! The food is authentic and the portions were big. We ended up taking to…read morego boxes and our server was so helpful and friendly. My favorite here is the arepas. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing Colombian food. We will definitely be back.

Upon entering we were greeted with such friendliness it felt entering a friends house. I originally…read morepassed by this placed and return later in search of good Salvadorian food. The Pupusas did not disappoint and filled my craving. They felt like they were made with such experience and love that it's hard to think of anywhere else I would rather go to get such authentic food. Please don't forget to get horchata with it to wash it down. Looking forward to coming again next time!

100% recommend this place! The Salvadorean pupusa was incredible! I got the pork pupusa special and…read moreit came with a drink, I got lemonade. The side sauce was really good! And the service was splendid! The lady was so nice and kind, even if I ordered the food to go. Muchas gracias!! De verdad que me gustó mucho la pupusa Salvadoreña!

I believe in giving people second chances, and I'm glad I did…read more The other day, my coworker came into the office with chilaquiles that smelled amazing. She told me they were from Super Cocina, so I had to give the place another try. I ordered the chilaquiles with carnitas, and they were delicious! The mild salsa really hit the spot. The next morning, I went back and ordered the same thing before heading to work because I enjoyed it that much. Then today, I stopped by again for lunch and ordered the enchiladas de mole and a guisado (Mexican stew). The food was good, and the customer service was friendly. My only complaint is that the portions could be a little larger. The enchiladas had very little meat, and overall the servings felt a bit small for the price. I also think the restaurant could use an upgrade or remodel. Other than that, my second experience was much better than my first, and I'm glad I decided to give Super Cocina another chance.

pretty authentic mexican food. not my personal preference, but cool option…read morethe verde chicken guisado was okay. tough chicken. mole enchilada - mole too sweet red salsa chilaquiles were great. homey comfort feel.

This place is SO good! I think Hillcrest is their newest spot - they're all amazing! Very…read moreconsistent quality, great menu and fair pricing. Check this place out, it's a really solid go to

Second time coming to this restaurant. We had friends from Vegas visiting and they wanted authentic…read moreMexican food. I remembered liking this place and their delicious Menudo. Our friends got the aguachile and rib tacos. Hubby and I had the menudo. Not sure what happened but the menudo was not as good as I remembered. All four of us agreed that it tasted like birria. Very thick and dark broth. When it was first served, it was lacking hominy. So I asked waitresses if I could get more hominy (honestly I should have tasted menudo first. But I had it before and expected same good flavor). Waitress was very nice and did bring me more menudo meat and hominy on a separate plate. Truly appreciated her effort. I did add to my bowl before I tasted it. Unfortunately the menudo was just not very good. Not sure why it tasted like birria. I even asked if they made it with birria broth to which waitress said no. My friend ordered the aguachile and said it was just okay. She said it was not spicy at all. The rib tacos were good per my friend's husband. It did hurt to pay $18 on a menudo bowl that was sent back full. Not a place we will be returning to and was truly disappointed because it is a cute and cozy place and we did love it the first time.

(Long review up ahead)…read more I tried Lola55 back in 2018 at a UC San Diego URBAN event. The event was awesome and I remember the tacos being a huge highlight of the evening. It took me 8 years to visit the actual Lola55! To be honest I lost my faith in them when they opened at the UTC mall back in February 2025. I don't know what they were thinking then but the quality simply wasn't there. Fast forward to 2026 and I find myself at their OG location. So many friends and colleagues would always ask me "Have you tried Lola55?!". I've now visited twice, once with friends and once with my husband. It helped to go with friends who were regulars as they shared their favorites. The second time around we knew exactly what to order. My favorite are definitely: Carnitas tacos- O.M.G. AMAZING, DELICIOSO. Ceviche - Yum! Cilantro, lime marinate with a habanero kick. Steak taco- yum, with the salsa and toreado chile adding extra special flavor. Their tortillas are fresh Their beans are delicious! The mesquite coals definitely take over the entire establishment. The Camino Margarita made with Mezcal is out of this world. I don't even like mezcal! If Lola55 isn't it, I don't really want to know what is it. It's not about the tacos, or the margaritas, it's not even about the smell of the place. It's more closely to the ingredients you know and grew up with, showing up in ways. In many different and particular ways. In similar dishes but somehow better. This is rare. Thank you for letting me get to know what is Lola55. HH Sun-Fri, 2-6pm

Michelin bib gourmand Mexican spot from Chef Drew Bent who won an episode of Beat Bobby Flay. Came…read moreon a random weekday evening. Party of four. Wasn't busy and we got seated right away. Was told we could sit anywhere so we opted for an outdoor patio spot. Was almost 10 min without a waiter welcoming us or coming by the table. Bartender/Host had to step in to grab us menus and send the waiter to us. Otherwise, service was friendly and attentive. Tried a variety of the tacos which, overall, were pretty good. Steak taco was cooked perfectly and definitely a highlight. Fish taco was also light and cooked well. Got some beans on the side that were a big hit. Corn and cotija ice cream was unique and enjoyable. A nice end to the meal that wasn't too sweet.

I've been here 3x already. I came in on accident just curious of their pastries. It's a Spanish…read morebakery with bread and cakes. Then I realized they serve food. One of the best California burritos. It's large, tight, flavorful filled with meat and fresh avocado and fries. Both times, I ate it so fast that I forgot to take a photo! The third time I came and tried the carne asada. It wasn't the same. For one, don't go 15 mins before they close. Two, the chef went home and the lady in the front became the chef. I was disappointed on the amount of meat and how it's rolled so loose. Still my top place. It's also affordable for the amount that you get. It comes with a side of fries. This time I tried the concha. It was vanilla flavored sweet bread. Never had one so can't compare it to anything. Next time I'll try their cakes. They have whole cakes and slices.

This was my first time here. I am going to say right away…read more I will be back. This place is a great place for Mexican food and Pan Dulce ( sweet bread ). I came here thinking I was only going to buy bread. I did not know they sold food. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. The cuts of meat in the Tacos, Tortas, and Cali Burrito were quality. Not that chews meat you get at some other restaurants. The meat is seasoned to perfection. The Torta and Cali burrito, are very filling. This place does not skimp on portions. The only thing I would have liked, would have been Guacamole on the tacos. The service is promo and polite. The ambiance is a mix of a bread shop and Mexican restaurant. Now the Pan Dulce was fresh and soft. Well made and traditionally Mexican. The Tres Leches is moist and sweet. The Flan is similar to the Filipino Leche Flan or the Jericalla Flan. Very thick, not like the soft Mexican flan you might be use to. I like it a lot. As I said in the beginning. I will be back, for an update.

This location of Roberto's is our go-to post drinks…read more This last time we ordered it for delivery, food arrived well packaged and piping hot. I really like their bean and cheese burritos, add carne asada and it's a home run. We also enjoyed a cheese quesadilla that was greasy in the right kind of way. I'll admit, their salsas aren't the best, but they're definitely good enough in this scenario (really buzzed). Cheer's to Roberto's!

I'm not going here any more and it has nothing to do with the food…read more I was here in the morning passing by to get a bagel. A pickup was backed up to unload stuff. Between the tailgate being down and boxes on the sidewalk it was already a narrow passage. And with the guy standing and unloading impossible to get by. So far so good. The guy's working; I'm in no rush . I don't say anything and just patiently wait. Finally he notices me. The polite thing to do would be to say, "Excuse me," and let me pass. But he doesn't do that. The minimum thing to do would be to step aside and let me pass. No need to say anything. But he doesn't do that either. Instead he takes a long look at me, as if sizing me up. Then steps aside and starts talking in Spanish. I don't speak much Spanish but know a sarcastic tone when I hear one. I understand "orale." When I'm a good 20 feet past I hear the word "Madre" as his final utterance. I doubt he was wishing my mother good health. So I'm just not going to go here any more. There are mediocre taco shops on every block around here.