Best pupusas in Southern California. I drive over 2hrs for the amazing food and it is definitely…read moreworth the trip. The service is amazing and everyone is extremely friendly. The pupusas have a lot of filling not like others that are mostly masa. Everything is delicious. Definitely need to try this hidden gem. Las mejores pupusas del sur de California. Conduzco más de dos horas para disfrutar de la increíble comida y definitivamente vale la pena el viaje. El servicio es excelente y todos son muy amables. Las pupusas tienen mucho relleno, a diferencia de otras que son principalmente de masa. Todo está delicioso. Definitivamente tienes que probar esta joya escondida.

Ordered Cafe & Deli El Ranchero through DoorDash and my wife and I were genuinely surprised in the…read morebest way. The food arrived fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying. The pupusas were the highlight. The masa was soft and light, not heavy or doughy like some places. Very filling without feeling overwhelming. The curtido was also on point. They had great flavor, well balanced, and not overly spicy or vinegary. We also ordered the yuca con chicharrón, which was excellent. Well fried, crispy, and full of flavor. Prices were reasonable for the portions and quality. The only downside was the Salvadoran horchata. It was a bit too sweet for our taste and lacked that nuttier, earthier richness I usually expect. Overall, solid food and a great surprise via delivery. We'll definitely be visiting the restaurant in person next time to try more of their food.

Delicious Taste of Colombia in Rialto - La Paisita is a Gem!…read more I'm so excited that La Paisita just opened in the Rialto area because it is absolutely AMAZING. I ordered the bandeja paisa, arepa con queso, and empanadas de carne, and every single dish was incredibly delicious. The bandeja paisa was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented -- flavorful meats, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. You can tell everything is made with care and authenticity. The arepa con queso was warm, soft, and packed with cheesy goodness. And the empanadas de carne? Crispy on the outside, savory and perfectly seasoned on the inside. Honestly, some of the best I've had. I also tried their maracuyá (passion fruit) juice, and when I say they give you a HUGE cup -- I mean humongous! It was refreshing, perfectly sweet and tangy, and the portion size alone makes it worth it. Another standout was their version of pico de gallo -- fresh, vibrant, and so flavorful. It complemented everything beautifully. The ambiance is super cute and welcoming. The design makes it feel cozy yet lively -- a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal with family or friends. On top of that, the customer service was very pleasant and attentive. They really make you feel appreciated as a guest. Portions are generous, presentation is on point, flavors are authentic -- La Paisita is definitely a must-try if you're in the Rialto area. I will absolutely be coming back! Highly recommend!

This place went out of business (no surprise) there is a new restaurant there. Although I haven't…read moregone to the new place I did call and they speak English.

I always enjoy Peruvian cuisine. This restaurant is small but has a nice, comfortable vibe for…read moredining in. I ordered an Empanada to start and Pollo Saltado for my dinner. The Empanada was filled with seasoned beef, olives, and hard boiled eggs. The filling was flavorful although the crust was more tender than crisp. It could have used some additional time to attain a decent outer crust. Pollo Saltado consisted of a large portion of tender, boneless chicken, stir fried with French fries and onion and served with steamed rice. It was delicious accompanied by the rice but was very salty from the soy sauce by itself. (This is an extremely common occurrence with this particular dish due to the varying salinity level of different soy sauce brands.) Since the saltado had a good overall flavor, if I were to order this again, I would recommend requesting that the food be made with a little less soy sauce. A dinner roll and butter blend was also served with this meal. The Chicha Morada I ordered as a beverage was delightfully delicious and refreshing from the mix of various fruit juices. The waitstaff were polite and efficient. There were no problems for me as for the service. The restaurant is freeway close to the 10 and there are plenty of parking spaces in the lot. Most of their business seems to be take out but dining in is also a good option. The video stereo system, providing the background music, played some nice tracks which made for an enjoyable experience. I would definitely entertain a return visit soon.

Update- I'm sorry I had to update my review. I ordered the same dish I absolutely love but my…read moreGod-the steak was inedible. It was so tough I literally had to throw it away. The noodles were good as usual but I would rather pay more for the dish with a better cut of meat or they should tenderize the steak. I'll try again soon and see if it was a fluke.

Ordered for takeout. Got the mixed pupusas for both the rice…read moreflour and corn flour. Rice flour definitely has more chew to it. Corn flour has more taste. Both are good in their own ways. Not greasy at all either. My only complaint is that their slaw isn't sour enough and their salsa is very runny and not spicy at all. Also tried the pork with fried yucca. Yucca was a bit overfried but very crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Loved the pork a lot. Super tender and has a nice crisp from the frying. Lastly, I got the fried yucca balls with the syrup. Never had this before and it was very good.

Amazing food, service, & location! We absolutely loved everything about this place. Our favorites…read morewere the garlic papusa & the apple cinnamon one. The lady up front brought it out to us & she was so warm, inviting & polite! She even brought our food out to us while we ate on the patio. It felt like a family business that's being ran really well. We'll definitely be back!

I finally found a local Salvadorian restaurant that's delicious & worth it. I went last week and…read moreI'm going again tonight. Pupusas de arroz con queso y loroco conf frijoles are my faves. Highly recommend Very friendly & great $$

Stopped by here with my sister for lunch this past week . It was fairly empty especially on a lunch…read morehour . Customer service was excellent and attentive. Pupusa quality fresh , hot and flavorful and delicious and their salsa & pickled cabbage mix and refreshing drink . Overall , everything was phenomenal. Only issue we had was tiny bugs buzzing around maybe due to the plants indoors idk . Restaurant was super clean & bathrooms. Definitely a must if you want something made authentic family owned and local business.

Taking a star off for the owners snarky comment to my review which just proves my point about their…read morelack of care for their customers. Instead of trying to find out HOW meat got into my bean and cheese pupusa, she chose to be sarcastic and defensive about my experience without taking any accountability. She also said that their prices are "a little up there" and "are not meant for everyone" even though no one mentioned they had high prices. So she just went out of her way to...what? Call me poor? Weird. Please stop telling people that your cheese and beans are vegan; they are not. And it's not even always vegetarian either because I 100% got meat in mine and if you say you don't use ground meat in your pupusas, then I am even MORE concerned about what was in mine if it wasn't that. No wonder it upset my stomach all day! What the heck kind of meat was that?! You are clearly not a doctor so please don't try to tell me to go to the ER for an upset stomach. When vegetarians (and vegans) consume meat, we end up with a bad upset stomach - often for a full 24 hours or longer. It's like food poisoning to us. And I got it from your pupusas. She says: "We never said we are vegetarian connoisseurs." LOL lady, you're not even pupusa connoisseurs! I do agree with her on one thing though: Las Ploras pupusas "are not meant for everyone". I would keep that in mind the next time you're looking for good pupusas.

Las mejores que e probado. The best I have tried so…read moredelicious and everything is so fresh.

On the corner of Spruce and Chicago this little area has a few good food finds. Among some business…read morecenters there's ample parking. Once you walk inside you feel and see that vibrant vibe for a good time. The theme of El Dia de Los Muertos is striking with some masculine and feminine touches. There's two sides, restaurant and the bar. We opted for the bar seating because it was actually the calmer side. We enjoyed the space to ourselves. Service was excellent and attentive. Nice screens to watch a game. Bar height tables and booths to nestle in. Drinks were incredible! The choice for pitchers were the way to go. The food on the other hand has plenty of room for improvement. The rice had some hard spots kinda similar to when you reheat rice at home in the microwave. The verde enchilada was good but chicken was a little dry. Needed some flavor so added that salsa. It saved the dish! Chips were fresh and salsa was perfect. Some hits and some misses but would definitely return. Our server was awesome!

I ordered the enchiladas de mole and it came with rice and beans on the side. Complimentary chips…read moreand salsa soon as I sat down. The salsas and chips were so good. I got a second tray of chips and the waiter gave me complimentary mole to try before I ordered the enchiladas and I used that to dip My chips. So bomb. Also got some habanera sauce to try. The mole was sweet but that spice crept up on me. The enchiladas were good. Reggaeton and hip hop playing with lights, it was like a nightclub restaurant kind of vibe. I went during a week night so there was only about 8 tables/ booths filled with people and a couple people at the bar. The waiter told me about their Sunday breakfast special for 40 dollars between 10 and 2 pm and its posole, quesa birria, pancakes, bacon, egg tacos and more, I can't wait to come back on a Sunday morning to try that! The waiter was David And he was super cool and charismatic and made sure everyone was having a great time.

Tried this place once and the pupusas were okay. We have not been back since. There are better…read morepupusas in the area.

If you are looking for a hole-in-the-wall spot that serves freshly made delicious pupusas, then…read morethis is the place. But caution, this area is pretty sketchy w homeless persons loitering in parking lot and/or rifling thru the nearby trash cans outside. Also, the hours are inaccurate. We arrived last Fri. 6:50pm thinking we could sit down for a quick bit. Instead, the front lady kindly informed us that they were closing in 10 minutes. Bottomline: great food, good service, scary area. I want to give this place 5 stars, but people need to be forewarned.

This family run street taco vendor is so good on so many levels. Food is tasty, high quality and…read moreauthentic. So nice to see a family working together. Sanitary approach and attention to customer service. Tried the birria and we are hooked! Churros are hot, fresh and just so yummy! Support local!

Family is Welcoming and super friendly we had a blast talking with them we still stay in contact…read more The Food is Scrumptious!! We ordered so many different things and all was great To this day I try same things at other places and they still my favorite

I eat here at least once a week now, and that's saying a lot because there are some bomb ass food…read moretrucks outside of Target. Tonight I ordered a Beef Arepas with a side of fries - the fries are always amazing. I'm an uncultured American so this was the 1st time I've had an Arepas. The shell's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and the shredded beef's tender and delicious. I'm sad it took me until I was 50 to try one of these. I still can't figure out what's in the green sauce but I really like it. And they gave me a another sauce today, I jabe no idea what it is, but I'll ask for more next time. As much as I love Mexican food, after eating here about 8 times now I think I might go see if I can find a Colombian female to marry because this food is damn good.

Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.