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    Pupuseria Vanessa

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Yuca fries, pupusas
    Caitlin D.

    Vanessa's has the BEST pupusas. My favorite pupusas are the bean and cheese. Their yuca fries and plantains are to die for. They're efficient, affordable, and always open. Could not recommend enough!

    Pupusas with cabbage and tomato sauce condiments. Delicious value for money!

    According to my Latina spouse, these are the best pupusas in the Takoma Park area. Having tried many places in the area, I agree. They even give you a buzzer, so you know when your order is ready. Located in the parking lot of Bestway on the corner of Piney Branch Road and Greenwood Avenue.

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    Alex H.

    If you're not Mexican, they will service every other Latino first before they get to your order. On multiple occasions I've seen the woman move your ticket instead of making them as the orders have come through. At first I thought my order simply took longer to make except a person who came fifteen minutes after me walked away with a massive three-box order (and you can't call ahead). It's a shame bc they work hard and long hours but they are definitely partial towards other Latino customers and will make you wait 20-30min at a food truck.

    Chicken & steak tacos
    Gen S.

    Chicken & steak tacos were well seasoned. Unfortunately, the fajita combo was too salty for my taste. My biggest complaint would be for an order that I was told would take approximately 15 - 20 minutes took over 30 minutes.

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    M. B.

    Been here twice so far. So delicious!! I highly recommend. I wish I didn't live so far because I would eat there more often!!

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    I loveeeee pupuseria vanessa!! They have a great selection of El Salvadorian food on their menu and it's always so so good!

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    4 years ago

    Had the pupusa de ayote and pupusa de jalapeño. Felt like a warm hug by an abuela or tía. A must go when you are in town.

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    6 years ago

    Always solid and great prices too. I've only had pupusas but I would like to try other items one

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    12 years ago

    Pork & Cheese, Bean & Cheese, and the Cheese pupusas were all very good.

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    OMG, not sure what the hype is on the tacos, but I got some shit! straight unseasoned (Capitol) Garbage and it was about 7pm.

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    Cilantro rice. A simple dish, but a level above any I've had before.

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