This pupuseria food truck has remained in the parking lot on this corner for quite a while, so I…read morethink it's more of a permanent fixture. It serves Salvadorian pupusas and aqua frescas. The ones i ordered were a buck or two so it's a great value. If i had known they were so cheap when I ordered I would have gotten 2 or 3 other flavors to bring home for later. A pupusa is sort of like a Southern corn johnny cake that has filling stuffed inside then grilled. (Well that's how I how i had to sell it to my Mom anyways) It had great corn flavor and was fried nice and crispy on the outside and served piping hot. The order came with a side of Salvadoran-style pickled slaw made from cabbage and carrots. It was fairly spicy and still had good crunch. It goes really well with the sweetness of the corn. These make a nice little snack to munch on while out running errands and are much lighter and healthier than grabbing a burger and fries.

Delicious papusas! We got a variety of papusas and some tacos for only $1.25 each and they also…read moregave us some pickled cabbage to go along with them. Don't be thrown off by the location because the food is just too good!

Second time going there. The first time was awesome. This time not so much. The chips were really…read morefresh and the salsa was delicious. On my main dish it seemed a bit skimpy. A teaspoon of gauc, a pinch of beans just didn't come up to it's previous standards.

Lo que pasa es que este restaurante es auténtico, de verdad. La cocina es Salvadoreña con algunos…read moreplatos típicos Mexicanos. Ten en cuenta que solo aceptan efectivo, pero estás aquí para disfrutar de la comida, no de sus métodos de pago :) / The Coal Miner, Carbonero ;) is the real-deal for Salvadoran cuisine. I love places that let one channel their inner Anthony Bourdain right here close to home. The cuisine is primarily Salvadoran with some Mexican-influenced dishes as well. No disputing the authenticity of the food; this is not a chain. The service was fast and friendly, although it did take a short while for the meal to be delivered. El Carbonero is quite casual, this is not a fancy spot. There were families and workers enjoying their freshly made pupusas. They only take cash, so be prepared. Get outside your comfort zone (perhaps) and definitely give this spot a try. Estarás gratamente sorprendido :)

Never had Salvadoran before but now I like it! Staff was friendly! I walked in and placed a to go…read moreorder and it was ready promptly!

Tried something new for lunch today and turned out to be a very good option. I had the fajita mix…read moreand it was delicious. Also had their coleslaw; which had a very unique flavor for this wholly American palate, but it was delicious as well. Service was outstanding; very helpful to this new non Spanish speaking customer. Diner ambiance. First time, definitely won't be the last!

Wow. This place is…read moreAMAZING! The food is authentic as it comes! Wonderful service and for a small restaurant it was very quiet. I'll definitely be back! It's worth driving to if you want authentic Honduran food!

Hidden gem! Samantha's Pupusas was affordable and absolutely delicious. Of the six pupusas we…read moretried, my favorites were the garlic and chicharrón, and I was especially excited to try the loroco flower filling for the first time. They also offer huitlacoche options for a lot of their other food offerings, I can't wait to return to try. Service was friendly and efficient. It's a small, simple spot with only a few tables, but everything you need for enjoying a great bite of freshly made Salvadoran food!

People were welcoming and the food was awesome. We had the empanadas and the Mexican rice and…read morebeans. A great choice among many. There were a lot of folks there after church on Sunday and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

Great service and great food. Check it out if you're nearby. My first time having Pupusas and I…read morecan't wait for the next! I wish I could have given them 6 stars.

This little place has been open for awhile now, and today seemed like a good time to give the food…read morea try. The menu is fairly broad, and they offer both Salvadoran and Mexican choices. We opted some of both with a little more emphasis on the Salvadoran. Our choices were: Platillo Tipico (a Salvadoran Plate with a Chicken Tamal, a Pork & Cheese Pupusa, Tuca, Fried Plantain, Pastelito, & Sour Cream - $10.99), Carne Asada (with Rice & Beans - $11.99), Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup - $12.90), One Beef Burrito, One Taco & One Enchilada Combo ($6.99), One Enchilada, One Beef Burrito & Chile Relleno Combo ($ 6.99). There was a lot of items to sample, and it was really a mixed bag, but more negative than positive. The Bad - the Chicken Tamal was awful, and the Pastelito was not much better - both were dry and bland. The Seafood Soup lacks freshness, smelled and tasted old! The OK, just OK - the Pupusa, Plantains, Carne Asada, Beef Burrito, Chicken Enchilada, Fried Yucca, Rice & Beans. The Good (not Great) - Chicken Taco, and the Chile Relleno. Not even close to enough to bring me back here - too much excellent food of this style is available.

Being a Salvadorian myself , I'm disappointed in the taste of the food at this location. The…read morelocation itself was shady to begin with. There's a pool table right in the middle of the floor. To be honest this place looks more like a bar/lounge. The only good thing that tasted good was the Salvadorian horchata.

I decided to visit this place for lunch on a Sunday, i was craving some pupusas, this place was…read morepacked so i was expecting a good food. I had the 3 pupusas meal (10 dollar value and they are good size) and chose to do three different ones, zucchini with cheese was pretty good, you can't go wrong with the cheese one, the chicharron (pork skin) one wasn't that good, i think overall all of them needed a little bit of more seasoning. The mango agua fresca tasted more like water than mango, but the orchata was very good. I would have given them a 4 star but because of the agua and the seasoning I'm doing 3 stars, I do recommend the place and I would come back for sure. As always this is my honest and personal opinion.

Delicious pupusas. You can't go wrong with any of them. My favorites are: cheese, squash and…read morecheese with beans. All are made to order and piping hot with a side of cool slaw. Chefs kiss!

Quaint little truck with a menu to blow your taste buds!!! Fresh, made to order, with love from the…read moreowner and her son. Authentic tacos, hand made pupusas, and delicious cheesy quesadillas. We have this truck come out to the bar in Knightdale almost every Thursday. The friendliest staff and mouth watering Salvadoran food. It's a must try!

Awesome! We just ordered some pork pupusas and a few lengua tacos and brought them home for lunch…read more I regret not ordering more than we did. The pupusas were fresh and hot and the sauce was flavorful. I love the sour shredded cabbage topping as well. The lengua tacos are the best I've ever had. The portion was very generous too! The hot sauce that came with the tacos was VERY hot and I loved it. I will be a regular at this food truck. The owner was very nice too!

This small place is known for the Pupusas they serve, and the fact that they only accept cash! The…read morerestaurant is located in a very shabby, aged strip center well off of N. Point, providing no street visibility, and a rough parking lot! The inside mirrors the outside, worn but clean and with a decent amount of seating - booths and tables, functional if not comfortable! Bibical verses adorn the wall, obviously no fear here of standing up for what you believe in an increasingly secular society - courage should always be acknowledged, IMHO! I ordered the aforementioned Pupusas - 4 Cheese and Pork for $11.50 with Crudito included! These were good, not great, Pupusa - under-seasoned for my tastes (added a Rick Bayless (you must know who he is) measure of salt) and it was were I needed it to be - but still weak! Unfortunately the Crudito was very weak, barely fermented - a great side when done right, not the case here! This was not bad food, but there is better available, even as close as Los Primos, only several miles away! The combination of under-seasoning, lack of pork, and uneven grilling makes this more than a bit off the charts for best of show!

Very delicious and authentic pupusas, reasonable, and they also do take credit cards, but they will…read moreadd a fee. While the pupusas are undeniably tasty, the additional fee for using a credit card may come as a surprise to some customers. It's important to be aware of this extra cost before placing an order to avoid any unexpected charges. Despite the fee, many customers still find the convenience of being able to pay with a credit card worth it for the quality of the pupusas.