This place is a true gem! We stopped in while our car was getting worked on and tried about 4 different kinds of pupusas. All of them were outstanding. Great service! We will definitely be back! read more

Pupusas Lover is tucked away in the corner of a little strip center, a few doors down from the House of Kabob. Parking is a tight squeeze so be forewarned. I have not had too many Pupusas in my culinary excursions, so I don't have a "true" benchmark for authenticity. Despite that handicap, Pupusas Lover is still a cut above. I came in about 20 minutes to closing. I was greeted warmly and immediately placed my order to go. I ordered 3 pupusas - the Revuelta, Chicharron and Queso, and the Loroco and Queso. All are cooked to order so it takes a few minutes. For those not familiar, Pupusas are essentially a stuffed tortilla cooked on a flat grill. Order came with the curtido, a spicy cabbage slaw, and salsa. I had about a 20 minute drive home so I didn't get to enjoy them fresh. However, even after sitting in a takeout container and in a plastic bag, these Pupusas were wonderful. I think the texture changed somewhat, getting a little more gummy from the steam in the container. They were still pleasantly warm and not greasy. The Chicharron and Queso was my personal favorite. I wasn't sure what to expect with the Loroco and Queso; they were good but the flavor didn't particularly pop for me, though the flavor of the cheese seem to really come through. However, slather the salsa on any of the pupusas and combine with a nice bite of the tart and spicy curtido - you have a flavor explosion. My only gripe was the packing for takeout. The pupusas were fine, placed in a takeout clamshell. However, the curtido and salsa were in little plastic snack bags that were tied. Those ended up leaking everywhere in the bag. I look forward to trying the mixed plate and other flavors of pupusas. I am sure enjoying them at the restaurant fresh will be a far better experience. read more

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My friend and I flew in from California and wanted to try this place out. Back home it's rare for us to find good pupusas and this place definitely surpassed our expectations. My friend is full Salvadoreña and she said this place tastes like the motherland. Their pupusas were delicious (expect they forgot to give us curtido and salsa but we also didn't check to ask) their tamales de pollo were BOMB! So good and comforting. Their plántanos con queso y crema were soooo good!! It's a little mom and pop shop style restaurant and looks like it gets busy (we called and ordered for pick up so it was ready by the time we got there). Definitely recommend this little spot! Next time we're in Denver we'll definitely be coming back :) read more

We walked in 10 minutes before closing time and they were so kind to take a to go order. While we did not dine in, we really appreciated the ambience while waiting. We tried 3 kinds of pupusas and they were all delicious. The dough in the pupusas is so fresh and fluffy. The little breads (quesadillas) by the counter are so yummy too. We can't wait to be back! read more

So, I am driving cross-country and decided to spend the night in Denver. If you happen to be on the south side near Denver University, I highly recommend trying this place out. EVERYTHING is made fresh on site. I asked for the manzana soda, but they suggested I go with the house made mixed fruit. Wise choice. Many have suggested the mixed plate (sampler) or the Lover plate (5 Pupusas varieties), but it was just me. I tried the tamal de pollo and a couple of Pupusas (loroco y queso [who can pass up the edible flowers?!] and revuelta (queso, frijoles y chicharron [pork]) and each was a taste sensation. Run, don't walk to this gem (literally. If you drive parking will be a challenge) The salsa verde has a good kick yet very flavorful. The traditional was more sweet than savory and I found the cabbage salad better without it. ...Oh, and while they will provide utensils, it's finger food! read more

Pupusas Lover - Salvadoran Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Small quaint restaurant with explosive flavor. So glad I found this place. Will be bringing back all my friends.

If you're vegan and really tired of spending $20+ on takeout just to NOT BE FULL, please give this place a try. 2 giant vegan pupusas (beans, zucchini, and mushrooms) for $12. They are so good. read more

Great pupusas and quesadilla cake. Simple, laidback environment. What's not to love? read more

Husband and I went here in Saturday night for dinner and we were happy to find that they were open for indoor dining. All COVID restrictions followed and it was such a cute, small spot. We ordered a bunch of papusas, yuca, and empanadas and everything was served hot and delicious- service was also very attentive and overall a great experience. We will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu! read more

Absolutely amazing! Normally I don't like eating at places that don't serve beer... if they had beer I would never leave this restaurant. Seriously this is a hidden gem. read more

Update. I used to love this place so much , but prices got insanely high, specially for the vegan pupusas $6 each ... which it's overpriced to me , specially when there's not meat that can make it more expensive. Also last time I got drink poisoning :( read more

Staff are very friendly and good was tasty. I think their menu could be revised as pupusa platter is more expensive than ordering separately. Would appreciate if to go orders used was paper to separate pupusas as mine all stuck together. Also wish they used paper to go box instead of Styrofoam. read more

Yea, parking is a one way tight squeeze here, but once you step inside, any doubts you might've had just magically disappear and you know, even though it's your first time here, that you're about to make your hangry tummy very, very satisfied. I had the Loroco y Queso and the Ayote y Queso pupusas (the flower and the zucchini with cheese). Both were excellent with the accompanying condiments. They have soo many options but you can see for yourself in the menu photos others have posted. Will I come again? You bet... parking be damned! read more

Consistently over two years, the best pupusas and "quesadillas" in town. Small place (used to be a Puerto Rican restaurant) in a strip mall filled with inexpensive ethnic options. Service or food prep can be a bit slow but the wait is worth it for beautifully roasted corn pockets filled with amazing goodness! Tons of vegetarian options as well and the cashew fruit juice (maranon) is spot on! Keep them in business and go eat there - it meets the quality of upper west side NYC salvadoran joints. read more

I am officially a Pupusas Lover lover. Amazing food amazing service. Don't think, Just go. Got the pupusas and bistec nom nom nom read more

Amazeing! I loved the pork pupusas and tamal was great. The hot sauce is delicious it is hot but I really enjoy a good spicy salsa. Nicely balanced. read more

Pupusas Lover here! Apparently there's enough of us out there to open a business in Denver... I've been spending a lot of time at DU lately and was officially sick of Jimmy John's. It was time to step off campus for a little while and try something new. You can't get much different from white bread sandwiches to pupusas, right? The parking is a little iffy but once you're inside, it's worth the extra effort. Decorated with lights and festive decor, it's casual but a homey, fun casual vibe. Mad props to the young lady helping her mom out at the front counter. She took my order and poured me the largest glass of agua freca I've ever had. What I ate: fried yucca, shrimp and cheese pupusa and a zucchini pupusa. All of which were very filling and I wasn't able to finish the plate of food in front of me. One pupusa per person is plenty (try saying that three times in a row as a tongue twister). Since I was dining solo and in-between classes, it wasn't a leisurely meal. But it was definitely a special treat. read more

I was first introduced to this place by a friend. I have to admit, I had never tried this type of food. I was missing out for sure. I ordered several things off the menu and just went for it. I wasn't disappointed. The place is very small, but the table sizes are good so you have room. If you blink you will miss it, so if your navigation tells you that you are there just pull into the parking lot because it's there. It's wedged in between two other restaurants. The awning is orange. I will for sure return! read more

Love this place! Definitely a "hole in the wall" but the food is authentic, delicious and made fresh to order! I love getting my pupusa fix here! read more

One of the best Salvadorean place I have tried, LOVE the pupusas and LOVED the pan con pollo....YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!! Next time I visit Denver Colorado again, I will surely go back, although there is almost no space to parked, the food it is worth it to try Pupusas Lover!!!! read more

Food was very tasty, authentic and well served. A little pricey but the taste was good.

Wow!!!! So good I ended up eating here by coincedence because the burger joint I was going to closed I parked in the parking lot to decide what to eat next. The restaurant is a little hidden easy to miss just driving by. Tamale was the bomb and so were the pupusas. Prices are affordable. I might have a new favorite place read more

If I'm craving pupusas, this is where I venture off to. This restaurant has an extensive selection of pupusas and other El Salvadorian dishes. The ladies who run this place are so friendly and helpful when deciding what to order. We always end up ordering the Lovers Plate or the Mixed Plate. The Lovers Plate consists of an assortment of pupusas with different fillings and the Mixed Plate is a variety of El Salvadorian foods like: fried yuca, tamales, fried plantain and empanadas. I prefer the Mixed Plate for the array of foods, but you can't go wrong with either. They have veggie and meat options for pupusas. The ratio of breading to filling is perfect... Revuelta - Pork, cheese and beans. This is my favorite filling. The pork is so moist and the spices are amazing- combine this with cheese/beans and it's delicious. Ayote & Cheese - If you like veggies, try this one. The zucchini is delightful. Lorroco & Cheese- This consists of an edible flower which is a very interesting flavor. I recommend this for folks who are curious for unusual flavors. Chicken and Cheese - Tasty and simple... what else can you ask?! read more

Food was amazing! Staff were attentive. Just hard to find from Colorado Blvd but worth it.

Ordered to close to 6 pm they cancelled my items and told me they would refund me. I've called multiple times asking for a refund and now the last time I called the person said they don't speak English. It's been about a month and it seems like I'm not getting my refund. What a dirty way to do business. Shame on you all.. read more

I popped in for lunch several months ago. This place is located in an unfortunate-looking strip of businesses and parking in their lot is extremely dicey (the lot isn't very deep and there are two rows of parking where there probably should only be one, plus the spaces seem more narrow than most). If you don't want a dinged car, you might want to park on the side street instead. Anyway, I'd only had pupusas a couple of times before so was eager to try one here. I had a Pupusa con Loroco y Queso, as well as the Yuca Frita plate (the total for both was around $10 or $11). This was way too much food AND starch for me and unfortunately I ate it all (it was good, but I came down with a food coma a little later). I thought the curdito needed more acid, but whatever. My problem was that I was practically ignored while I was there. The owners had a small group of six or so family members or friends that they were catering to and mostly ignored everyone else. Maybe close the restaurant and have a private party if you can only deal with the family?? Just sayin'... The restaurant itself seemed pretty clean, but it's tiny. I think there were about half a dozen tables along with some counter seating along a wall. I wouldn't plan to go here with a group. read more

We need more ethnic places like this, and especially more Central American ones at that. It's not that common of a cuisine in these parts, despite the number of people who live here that came from that part of the world. But I'm glad this restaurant is so close to home, because I do enjoy a good pupusa, and they certainly provide that. There are at least a dozen varieties to choose from, and there's a 5-pack "sampler platter" type of thing if you can't make up your mind. They do also have other Salvadoran dishes, and I keep saying I'll try one eventually, but then I wind up with the pupusas every time. Many of them have meat fillings, but some are just vegetarian, and I like to get a mix of both when I order. I'll gladly come here for my fix when I'm in the mood for this type of food. read more

Yes, yes, yes! I have dreams about their pupusas and empanadas. When I have a craving for Pupusas Lover- it MUST be fulfilled. I just moved from Los Angeles and must say that their pupusas and empanadas are better than the ones I would eat there. Like, last meal delicious. read more

I really enjoyed eating at Pupusas Lover. Were these the best pupusas I've ever eaten? No. But probably the best I've eaten in Denver. And their marinated cabbage that goes on the pupusas was amazing! Plus, when I asked for a bit more, the friendly waiter brought me a lot more. Their sauce was good--and a bit spicier than I'm used to. Plus the restaurant itself is small but clean and cute. I'll definitely go here again! read more

Casual family business but pupusas were freshly made and delicious. The plátanos fritos (fried bananas) were great.

I am in love with these papusas! We were driving by and searched up restaurants in the area on Yelp, and papusas sounded yummy for my tummy. I was able to place an order directly through Yelp for pick up so that made it really convenient. After placing my order, the confirmation time gave me about a 45 min wait period. However, I probably arrived around 15-20 minutes later and it was already being packed for me. I ordered the combo papusa plate because I couldn't make up my mind. Every single one was worth it. Such good comfort food. Their enchilada is out of this world, totally different from Mexican enchilada. Also tried their tamales. They were moist and delicious. read more

This tiny place located on Colorado Boulevard is easy to miss. But once you enter you'll find a cleverly decorated, welcoming restaurant with a most friendly owner. I am not sure I've ever had Salvadorian food before, but I am definitely a fan after eating here. Everything is made fresh while you wait. The flavors are interesting and the food is delightful. Definitely worth a try! I know we will be back. read more

The pupusas are incredible! Wonderful environment. Very clean and the people are so nice! I had the shrimp and cheese - I wanted to try the whole menu. I'm coming back to do so! read more

This is our favorite after football practice stop! The pupusas are just what 4 teenage boys need - very filling but still not too much! They taste great! We also try the different beverages and they are all yummy! The staff is warm and welcoming. They practice good COVID mitigation and we feel safe and comfortable. A great find in Denver! read more

Such a cute aesthetic. Love the lights. Super friendly and inviting atmosphere. I tried a little bit of everything( can't remember the name of the platter) and it continued to blow my mind. Kind of like a pita quesadilla. And don't forget the Fresh Juice:) read more

Papusas are simply delicious. Cheesy, gooey - always a treat! Haven't had anything else from there, simply because I always know what I want! read more

Finally, a pupuseria close to home and a great one at that! Ordered pupusas revueltas, a couple of vegetarian options that were made to order (no cheese, add beans, etc.) and some fried plantains. The woman taking our order was overly friendly and helpful and it should be noted that this place was pretty quick in getting the order ready. My experience in the past has been a 20-30 minute wait for a takeout order at most pupuserias and this place got it done in half the time. Suffice it to say that Pupusas Lovers did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and the curtido and red sauce sides were on point with flavor and quantity. This was big because nothing disappoints more than an improperly dressed and flavored pupusa... Overall, a definite go-to. I've driven to the farthest corners of East Colfax for pupusas or tracked them down at farmers markets and food trucks; this place has to be one the best in town. read more

Pupusas Lover - Pupusas revueltas and plantains. Good stuff. - Salvadoran Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great place for authentic food Salvadoreña in Denver, and has an extensive menu. So many vegetarian and vegan options also! I recommend the frijole/ayote/zanahoria pupusa for the vegans out there. Don't skip the sides of plantains and yuca!! Can't wait to come back. read more

Thank you for amazing food and service. Authentic and welcoming. Fast and yet completely satisfying

Excellent Salvadoran food, including a long list of papusas. My favorite was the loroca (an edible flower) and cheese. They offer fresh drinks like cashew, chia, pineapple or horchata, which they give samples of to all customers on arrival. For dessert, sweet corn tamales or fried plantain and custard. Super yum! Small but clean and well decorated with very friendly service and reasonable prices. read more