We were looking for something a little different in downtown Bakersfield. We heard good things…read moreabout this place with the name gringos can't pronounce. ;) When I asked the server about the name, she said she thought it was a city in El Salvador. Later, because I needed to find out, I turned to Google and discovered that the name is reserved for the older generations of Salvadorans. I took this to mean it was more traditional Salvadoran food. It is a simple dining area with an open layout. Our server came out quickly, but because we needed more time with the menu, we asked her to come back. That took a while. The food was good and the portion sizes were ample. I had the Pachuga de crema. It comes with rice and beans. The beans had a different, thinner texture. I had some of the salsa to add a bit of flavor. Everyone at our table ordered something different. Everyone enjoyed their food. If you're looking for Mexican food, but want something a little different, try El Cuscatleco.

Pupusas anyone??…read more You can either eat inside or order to pickup. I love calling this place for a quick bite for lunch. Wait time on a slow day 10-15 mins and 20/30 Mins on a busy day. Ambience: Central America .. vacation near by the Pacific Ocean with some palm trees just missing a piña colada Price: moderate 4/5 Customer service: moderate 4/5 Do I recommend: yes I do

Quick Summary Freshly and hand-made pupusas were so good…read morehere! No frills but excellent service and great food at great prices! Lots of parking available Food- 5 stars Pupusa- tried the loca (includes everything), the ayote and queso and chicharon y queso. The pupusas are freshly made and are the star of the show. My favorite was the ayote and queso (squash and cheese) carne asada taco- really enjoyed the fresh tortillas here. the carne asada was good; would skip on the shrimp Yuca Frita con Chicharron- this was pretty good as well Service- 5 stars No frills spot but the waitresses were very attentative. Takes about 15 minutes to get the food ready, which is worth it because they make it from scratch Bottom Line Solid local spot for some authentic El Salvadorian food. The pupusas are fantastic!

This place is delicious and reminds me of eating at my mom's house. Absolutely delicious and 1000%…read morerecommended if you want to try some authentic Salvadoran food this is your place. Service is wonderful with staff always willing to provide recommendations if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine. The area is a little suspect but I promise it's worth you to stop and enjoy some amazing Salvadoran food. Food that is kind of a rarity in the Central Valley. Salud

The food here was amazing! The service was equally as great. It's not a large restaurant but it has…read moreenough room to accommodate guests! Very authentic and the waitress is super kind! Will definitely be back! I had the pupusas and chorizo con huevo!

I have no pictures on this location of the food but I can say I followed them from when they were…read morelocated by Edison hwy. This place is small but don't let that stop you from trying some authentic cuisine. My go to is the chicken soup that is served with tortillas, rice and salad. I'm always greeted with a smile and they have daily lunch specials .

First here . Run by a very helpful lady and we had some really delicious food . Pupusa were amazing…read moreand grilled chicken was very very good . Since they prepare food fresh be patient. They have a great menu and I am sure you will like it . It is next to pieology .

Excellent food. Very hot and fresh. Kind service. Clean restrooms. No complaints here!read more

We wanted to stay downtown and were craving papusas. After weighing several options, we landed on…read moreSabor Latino. None of us had ever been, so we had no idea what to expect. This spot was tucked away, and I'm told the building was formerly an iHop? However the chairs looked like they belonged to an Asian restaurant because they had an image of ramen on them. There was plenty of seating and plenty of screens to watch games or telenovelas. When we stepped inside we were immediately greeted and asked to sit anywhere. (We were greeted in Spanish, and it seems like that was the primary language spoken there. So if you're not that fluent in Spanish, be prepared to either bring someone with you who is or brush up on the basics.) They got us menus and we were able to get what we came for -- PAPUSAS! They gave us complimentary chips and salsa while we waiting. And brought out two tubs of condiments for the papusas -- salsa de rojo y curtido (a pickled cabbage mixture). These tubs were huge, but were perfect to pass around the table. I ordered the papusa loca, which was truly massive and did not disappoint. There were peppers in it, but it was the right amount of spice. Really enjoyed it! Go give the a visit!

Visiting Bakersfield for work. Decided to get Salvadoran food for dinner. Found this spot on Yelp…read more Went there and it is located in a shady part of town. The building next-door is unoccupied and looks creepy . The restaurant windows are covered with graphics so you can't see inside and I wasn't sure if it was opened or not due to this. After entering the hostess came up to me I was sat right away. There was one other couple there. Order was taken food came out in a timely manner. I waited about 15 minutes. First time I've been to a Salvadoran restaurant where they actually brought out a tub of the cabbage and a tub of the sauce. Food was excellent. The only issue is I had to wait about 15 minutes to get my check. Other than that definitely a great spot to eat if you want some Salvadoran food.

We order cheese and pork pupusas and corn hot drink…read more Everything was so good and hot. We had this delivered to us because we decided to eat in for tonight. I will visit when we start going out again.Thank you for having our order correct and hot

I've been here multiple times mostly great experiences. Aside from the fact that they were already…read moreexpensive , today there was a small roach/ bug in a tamale I purchased.

Amazing food the tortas are delicious with the salsa and so is everything else, the service is…read moreamazing super fast and very sweet, the place is very clean very welcoming I love it 10/10

First let me say this place is a true hidden gem when it comes to traditional flavors . From El…read moreSalvador to Mexican the combination ... service is great ,the place is clean with light music playing in the background kinda reminds you of Home ..Aguas Fresca are made fresh daily, an the sweet corn Tamale are delicious.. We had the gorditas .and just so you know they are a good size not small at all packed with meat or chicharon man they are delicious! Thank u an I'll see u again !

Delicious food and a great atmosphere! If you are looking…read morefor some authentic and awesome food, this is the place.

Food is not authentic Salvadoran pupusas are in good size but ingredients are not fresh beans are…read morenot Salvadoran and curtido you can taste is not fresh if you are hungry and don't have gas to go other places take the risk.

First time trying this spot just a bite after work with some good company…read more Walking in you're greeted with seat yourself sign lol. Plenty to choose from. Customer service is great but the waters were a letdown. I forgot what mine was called, but it did not look like the picture I had seen posted in yelp. The restroom was very clean and spacious. The music gave the establishment a great vibe. I ate a fish eye for the first time!!! Not a bad taste it's like nerve if you've ever had menudo. The fish was huge and juicy just full of flavor. The rice and especially the beans were very savory. Im not a big fan of popusas, it's just not my thing but these weren't bad and the cabbage topping was very well executed along with the sauce it comes with. So for the first time I have no complaints regarding the popusas toppings. The sauce they use for my land and sea plate was so delicious and the steak was cooked perfectly along with the shrimp. I would try this place again maybe ask for more chicharrón in my pupusa and less cheese, even though I did order my pupusa with easy cheese. The chips and salsa also tasted good. I only gave this place a 4 because of the aguas other than that food is great.

The pupusas are delicious here but $3.75 for each one is a bit pricey & they don't have any…read morespecials for them. They have lunch specials I'm sure there good plates but let's be honest, I'm here for the pupusas $75 dollars later. I went home to eat and I must say again they were delicious Do I recommend them: sure Will I come back: maybe, unless they promote those pupusas for a special deal. Service all servers were very friendly Ambiance was decorated as Latin style restaurants 6/10

Please see Google Reviews!!! My review is too long to type up again, but in a nutshell, I'd give…read morethis place 0, or negative, stars if I could. Staff is friendly, that's pretty much their only quality. Last time I was there, their fruit salad drink had began the fermentation process, because of the pineapple in it. It literally had become an alcoholic beverage. I can still smell and taste it! Also, the owner has been threatning me, because his star review has gone down due to my one-star score. Food is mediocre, sanitary practices are non-existant, and service is good, at least to your face. I've heard the waitresses say horrible things about non-tipping patrons, and even about their regular customers who choose not to tip for takeout orders. I wouldn't go back, even if they paid me, and it's sad, because my husband and I had our wedding reception there almost five years ago. They screwed us over with what they claimed was our guests' alcohol consumption that day. The owners and some of the staff are NOT decent human beings.

Good food and great customer service. Try the bailadas and the pollo con tajadas, they are the best…read morein Bakersfield.