The tacos mixtos were delicious. I would have loved my pupusas to be fried a little more as I love…read morecrunch, however the flavor profiles were all there. The service was quick and friendly. I shall return.

El Salvador has been around awhile and right in my neighborhood so I thought some good central…read moreAmerican cooking would be just the trick on a non cooking night. I called for delivery and here the problems began. Beyond some slight hiccups with language barrier, the guy on the phone takes my order and tallies up the amount to over $10 of what I thought it would be. I go back tally up everything on my end and call back. Again he says that's the amount, actually $0.25 more this time. So I ask what gives? I ordered off the website. He replies "oh the prices have increased on some of the things." He tries to go through what has gone up, along the way Naming things that aren't even on my order. I have to correct him and get that straightened out. My main issues with this is of course, update your website to reflect price increases, and 2 I could've canceled the order but I didn't over this, you could throw me a dessert or something for my troubles? The food comes after another hiccup from the driver being a bit confused and passing the building. I don't get a receipt because I wanted to review what exactly costed what. The delivery lady won't let me keep the copy she has. So there's that. *Exhale* so the food... It was alright. Not the best of an authentic level place like this. The pupusas were good and would consider again but they didn't live up to the hype I thought they would. The Lomo de cerdo asado (pork loin) was waaaaay overdone and all dried up. Rice and beans were fine though as were the salads Included with the entrees. Chicharrones was ok as was the yuca frita. Then there was this red sauce that was packaged in a coffee cup and tasted like that $0.88 store brand pasta sauce. Very watery. Not good. Overall I wasn't really impressed by the service and food. Maybe dining in is the way to go here.

This place was the it spot for pupusas. That is no longer the case. They're super expensive, they…read morecame out raw and when the server took them back to properly cook they came out burnt. The drink was pure alcohol no flavor. This is goodbye for me after 30 years.

Las Canastillas is a hidden gem in Newark if you're craving authentic Salvadoran food. The first…read morething you notice is the colorful murals and Salvadoran sayings, which set the tone for a warm and cultural dining experience. The place was busy during my visit (always a good sign), but I was seated right away. Service was excellent friendly, attentive, and patient while explaining some of the dishes on the menu. I ordered four pupusas: cheese, loroco with cheese, chipilín with cheese, and jalapeño with cheese. The loroco pupusa was outstanding, the cheese pupusa was classic and tasty, and the jalapeño pupusa had a nice mild kick. Chipilín was new to me, and while not my favorite, it was great to try something authentic. To drink, I had a fresh cashew juice that was refreshing and perfectly balanced not too sweet. I ended my meal with a coffee that was simple but really good. The atmosphere is colorful and family friendly, with murals inside and out that make the space feel authentic and full of culture. Parking is small but manageable. There was soft music playing in the background. It was great. I could have a nice conversation with family and enjoy the moment. On Fridays after 7 PM. They have a life show so it might get loud. Just keep in mind. I'm definitely coming back to try their soups, I've heard great things.

First time trying birria tacos and these were sooo yummy!! The lady was so kind and the food was…read moremade so fresh. The birria sauce was so flavorful, and both tacos came with sauces. The pastor tacos were also good, not as flavorful as the birria, but still a great dish. I would 100% come back with 2 orders of only the birria tacos, star if the show, oozing with cheese and packed with tons of flavor. Great spot for quick bite with the most authentic flavors. Side note, their bathroom has no light, but there come on a good sunny day for their outdoor seating!

My favorite place for pupusas in the area! Their horchata is pretty good. Service is pretty quick…read more They always make the pupusas fresh. It's not the "prettiest" decor wise. It's on the smaller side so we always take food to go and have not dined in.

Got dinner with a Salvadoran friend here on a Thursday. We were looking for a local spot to get…read moresome pupusas, and I found this place on Yelp. It's small and unassuming. It looks more like a takeout place, but it's got seating if you wanna stay in and eat. I got four revueltas pupusas (2 fish, 2 meat) and a plain corn tamale. The pupusas were super hot and fragile, so I had to eat them with a fork and knife instead of like a taco. They were very good, especially with their green and red sauces. The red sauce had a decent amount of heat, but i liked the clean flavor of the green sauce more. At less than $3.00 per pupusa, it's a cheap, tasty, and filling meal. The tamale was like an under cooked cornbread. The sour cream on top helped bring out the sweetness of the corn. Good spot for cheap eats

Food is very dry and service was terrible Wouldnt recommend…read moreto felloew foodies Also prices are way too high Prices aren't fixed on menus but guess what? Nearly double the price and they dont even update the prices on the menu You'll just get charged extra at payout Terrible

I visited this restaurant with my godson and family to celebrate his graduation. While the food was…read moredecent, the overall experience was disappointing due to the service. Our server, Javier, came across as unfriendly and uninterested, almost as if he did not want to be there. For such a special occasion, we were hoping for a more welcoming and attentive experience. Good customer service can make a big difference, and unfortunately that was lacking during our visit.

It's a beautiful night out. There were a lot of people waiting but it only took about 15m to be…read moreseated in the outdoor area. The ambiance is beautiful outside. Lights strung above and a lot of greenery. Our waitress was probably the worst that I ever encountered here. It took her 20min to bring our waters out. She never came back to check on how the appetizers or entrees were and came back with my lemon when we were almost done w the entire meal(I had asked for it when we first sat down). Most of the food was fantastic. The flounder was perfectly cooked. The shredded beef dish was good but a little over salted. The mango habanero wings were amazing. The fried cheese appetizer was undercooked so the cheese was still hard inside. I would go back but definitely would make sure we got a better server.

My first time trying pupusas, they were delicious and filling, and there were corresponding…read morecondiments to go with them. The food came quickly and the service was good as well.

I come here whenever I crave Salvadorian food - this is by far one of my favorite restaurants in…read moreNorth Newark !!! One of my good friends who happens to be Salvadorian introduced me to Pupusas which is a typical Salvadorian dish and ever since I've been hooked !!! Pupusas looks like an arepa and in the middle is stuffed with retried beans, chicharron(fried pork) and cheese ... So according to my friend the correct way of eating pupusas is with your hands and u have to add sauce and the cabbage spicy slaw... It's delicious and 2 is enough u will be full for the next few hours ... And it's so cheap - it's like $2 for 1 Pupusa ... And u have the option of having only cheese , or pork and cheese , or all three in one .... Check it out - I know the name sounds funny but it's tasty!

This place is amazing!…read more Service is terrific, quality of ingredients & preparation is phenomenal. Everything made fresh to order and it shows. Even the lettuce, tomatoes & cucumbers were super fresh and delicious. I had my first Pupusas here and now I'm hooked. Highly recommend the tostadas --first good ones I've had since leaving Chicago. Owners on site, serving & cooking. Place is homey but minimalistic, clean and comfortable. Great place to bring the kids, but also fun for a date or a nice lunch alone with a book. They also do a great job with take out & delivery. Lots of veggie options & very accommodating to dairy-free & vegan folks. And the salsa verde! And the cassava fries!!

Ordered a taco salad and it was so nicely packaged, I almost didn't want to eat it. Arrived hot, on…read moretime (I paid the extra fee for the "me first" DoorDash option), and it was delicious and fresh!

My husband and I were craving Mexican and came here on a whim. Theres a parking lot next to it so…read morethats a plus. The establishment is a BYOB. Wish we would have known before hand. The place displays beautiful art and the staff is very friendly. The service is quick too. My husband ordered the quesadillas. Those were delish. I ordered the steak fajita and he ordered the balbacoa tacos as an entree. My steak came with rice and refried beans. The rice taste like boxed rice. The steak was rather tough and although presentable I wish I would have opted for chicken. The guacamole was decent. My husbands tacos were flavorful but the meat was a bit salty. The complimentary chips are addicting on their own but the salsa is watered down not chunky. Despite the mixed review I will be visiting this place again and give them a second chance. Will keep you all posted.

Very disappointed and service!! I was craving a Cesar salad which I have gotten from this place…read morebefore & it has been fresh and amazing unfortunately this was not the case this time! I ordered my salad for delivery which I have done before but this is how my salad arrived. The lettuce was not fresh at all. It was dark and looked old! I called the place to let them know and the lady that answered the phone stated the owner said the lettuce is fresh and was cut freshly placing the order that because the chicken is grilled it will turn the lettuce this soggy and dark. I let them know I have had many salads with fresh grilled chicken and does not arrive like this. The owner continued to tell the lady on the phone that my lettuce was fresh and that I could not be right! Never had this experience with service before!