The Paradise Plate was a perfect meal to try a little of everything! The Papusas were fresh and…read moreyummy. The Plantains with Cream were heaven.

I got a chance to visit this (El) Salvadorian restaurant today as I was in the neighborhood of…read moreGreen Valley Ranch midafternoon for a business matter I needed to take care of and here is how it went. I'll admit; I am still new to this cuisine and yet I've been to a really good restaurant that boasts this type of food in the central Denver. Having that memory still fresh in mind, when I discovered this place accidentally today, there was no need for me to waste time to second guess about the food. The restaurant is easy to spot; its restaurant name is clearly on the front of the building with big letters. Its boastful existence to let people know about it is something I can appreciate. My anticipation was high due to its current ratings of near-perfect 5 stars. Whereas I've been to places where I truly thought they were simply overrated, I was under the impression that this place was an exception. Upon entering the eatery, a bright pastel colored mural (or wall painting I should say) with restaurant name on it was right in front of me. Its vividness - as if to say that it depicts the colorfulness of the dishes they serve - was a sure indication that it is a diverse restaurant with flavorful cooking. This also enhanced my anticipation. While I was taking some photos at the reception that was unmanned, a young lady eventually came to me with a welcoming voice. She then immediately asked me if I was there for a dine in or to go to which I said to go. The menu is a good size. Colored pictures with easy-to-understand dish name and the description, no person gets confused with what they have to offer. My intent was to get me a few small side dishes and yet as soon as I saw the "Paradise Plate" ($31.95 as of June 14, 2025), I was like, "why not?" even though I wasn't there to buy a huge plate to be shared with someone else. If you visit this place for the first time, this dish is recommended as it has everything. And the portion is huge (this can be easily split between two people.) The plate contains 3 traditional pupusas (which you'll be asked to choose from the traditional pupusa section), 1 chicken or pork tamale, 1 corn tamale, 1 savory empanada, fried yucca (2 pieces) and fried plantain (2 pieces) are all in 1 plate. On top of that, coleslaw type salad/veggie and red sauce accompanied the whole thing so when the young lady handed me my food, the plastic bag was quite the weight. Oh my goodness, what did I just get??? As a tradition of mine, as soon as I got to my car, I immediately opened the bag and then I was like oola la, I realized that I simply got waaaaaay too much food for one person. Sound like I was complaining and yet I was filled with unexplainable joy that filled my heart and mind. Some were deep-fried, some were pan-fried or oven-baked. However they were cooked, their rich and oily flavors with all kinds of spices and ingredients were all over my mouth. I ate some of it in 2 separate sittings and yet the container still had plenty of food left for me to morsel the next day. No wonder this place has 4.5 stars by people who experienced the goodness they offer. Let's not forget. The restaurant is a good size. It was clean. It's got some bar seating perfect for solo diners. I wonder how crowded it gets on a peak lunch or dinner time. Anyway, I am not sure how many (El) Salvadorian cuisine restaurants that exist in the greater Denver area and yet, this must be ranked one of the top 5 for sure. I may still like the one on Colorado Boulevard as it's a lot closer to my house (for a convenience reason), this place checks for great food and service. Whereas I thought some of the foods were a bit too oily to my liking, its overall food quality speaks for itself as to why people fancy this restaurant. For those who live in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, lucky them!

Wow. If you want amazing, fresh and healthy Salvadoran street food then you must try Maravilla's…read more The food is so delicious. I think of it more like home cooked food that you can purchase on the street. I say home cooked because all you have to do is meet the owners, Jose and Sonia, and you will see that they are cooking for their family -- which includes every customer. The ingredients are fresh and high quality, the cooking area is visible and clean, there are separate grills and utensils for cooking pork, the seating area, like the cooking area, is immaculate, the service is friendly and personable. That's home cooking and what you can expect at Maravilla's. Today I had Sopa de pata and it was amazing. It reminded me of the Jamaican version of this soup that I grew up with. This soup takes hours to prepare and the perfectly seasoned and cooked meats, vegetables and broth reflected this investment of life energy. I have been to Maravilla's many times and experienced their delicious food and great service, but this meal reminded me of home and compelled this review. Thank you Sonia and Jose for treating me and all of your customers like family.

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So tasty! Love the pupusas and the tacos. The salsas for the pupusas are also amazing. We will…read moredefinitely be back!

A hidden gem located at the corner of the lot. It's usually pretty packed and it's easy to see why…read more The food is very affordable and delicious. I usually get the pupusas revueltas (mixed). There's plenty of parking and the servers are generally kind. The only reason why this place isn't getting 5 stars is that the service is pretty slow. Because they're always packed and always have a lot of to-go orders, you may be there waiting for 30min just to get your food. Don't come here if you're in a rush. But you're not, the wait is worth it

Soooo delicious! And excellent service! Can't wait to go back again. I just got the plain cheese…read morepapusa and the pineapple papusa. It was great. The salsas and cabbage to pair with it were absolutely delicious too.

This place is the definition of hole in the wall BUT for all the right reasons. Small, authentic…read moreand amazing pupusas. Pupusas are thick, stuffed corn masa filled with things like cheese, beans, pork, fish and grilled. We started with the curtido, which is the traditional Salvadoran pickled cabbage slaw. Tangy, crunchy relish made from finely shredded cabbage, carrots, pickled in vinegar. Our party of two decided to share the mixto. This hit the right spot because it had everything from savory to sweet and more. Two pupusas, fried yuca, banana leaf tamale, sweet corn tamale, fried plantain, plantain empanada, savory empanada, sour cream and cheese. For those looking for a little spice in their lives, you can pick your poison. Watch for this salsas, you've been warned. Stop in and experience the taste of El Salvador!

My husband and I drove up from Colorado Springs to try their viral margarita soft serve margaritas,…read moreand they did NOT disappoint! We were also craving pupusas & these were absolutely amazing. I loved that they brought our own sauces and curtido to the table. They had so many meat pupusa options to choose from, including vegetarian choices!! Their menu also had so much more than just pupusas, so there's plenty to try even if you're in the mood for something different. The service was great! We were seated quickly, and our food came out not long after we ordered. Everything felt easy and welcoming from start to finish. They have booth and chair seating options. Next time we're in Denver and craving pupusas, this will definitely be our first choice.

I would come here for the solely frozen margaritas!! Enjoyed the food but the margaritas were…read moreamazing. Service was good. The space was much larger than I thought it would be.

El Chalate is my favorite place in Colorado to grab pupusas because they are delicious and at the…read moreright price. I Always grab 2 combination pupusas for $2 each and I am at the perfect level of full. They are extremely delicious and I love the cabbage and sauce that goes on top. The service is always great and the people are nice. I've been coming here for almost 10 years and I don't see that changing.

This place is still the best you can get out here. If you want any real Salvadorean dish, this is…read morewhere you go, hands down. Best place out here period.

Such a great neighborhood find! We tried the pupusas, fried fish, chicharrón, chicken, soup, rice…read moreand beans, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. The pupusas were especially good, and the portions were generous enough that this is a great place to come hungry and share a few different things. What really stood out was the customer service. Everyone was incredibly warm, attentive and welcoming. It genuinely felt like they cared that we were enjoying our meal, which made the experience even better. Def a hidden gem!

This is one of the chain location and the food is just as delicious. When you're here, you have to…read moreat least try out 3 ither pupusa :) I went with the chorizo & queso, asada & queso, and their pupusa peluda. Meat and chesse portions were good and wrapped in a corn dough...with the sauce it all blended well in each bite. I would definitely return and recommend to anyone.

Delicious! My favorite pupusa place. Wish I still lived nearby…read more It can take a little bit of time to make, but they are right across the street from the grocery store, so I always like to put my order in, go get groceries, and pickup on the way home. Yum!

Delicious and authentic Salvadorian food. I ordered a whole bunch of pupusas for a friends lunch…read moregathering last week. The website said to place orders ahead to give them time, so I called it in and was given a time to pick up 30 minutes later. They were made and packed with care. I was lucy to stumble upon this magical little food truck!

been here twice now and blown away both times. i love the tacos and my family loved the pupusas…read more very authentic and excellent for the price

Tacos were pretty dry and I didn't love the salsas but the pupusas were really good! Would come…read moreback just for the pupusas, which seem to be the more popular choice anyway

You might want to check your frozen products they're expired …read more I bought 4 packs of Sary arepas on Monday dec 8 and they are all best if used by jun 2025 ! We are now in December cmon that's 6 months of expiration . Unfortunately I don't live close by to get my refund but they have all gone in the garbage .

The deli here is amazing they always have a variety of different options I would recommend their…read morepupposas the asada ones or they have pretty good nachos as well!