The food was incredible! Service was fast. It's definitely a hidden hole in the wall. You should…read moretry it!

The food was fantastic, but unfortunately, the service was far from pleasant…read more My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time, and when we entered, nobody greeted us. We waited for a while, but no one came over or explained where we should sit. Eventually, I went to the register and told the waitress that it was our first time there and asked if we could sit anywhere or if there was a specific process we needed to follow. She acted as though she did not speak English, which made the interaction uncomfortable. However, when I went to pay our bill later, she spoke English very clearly. Throughout our entire visit, she never introduced herself, checked on us, or offered us drink refills. What was especially disappointing was feeling as though we were being treated differently because of our appearance. I am from Brazil, and I know that if someone visits a Brazilian restaurant or business, we would make an effort to welcome and assist them regardless of their background or the language they speak. I can speak some Spanish and understand it when spoken, but I should not be expected to speak Spanish simply because I may look Hispanic. The one positive interaction we had was with the gentleman who brought our food. He was very kind, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, we felt invisible for most of our visit. The food was excellent, and we would recommend it based on the food alone, but the customer service definitely needs to be addressed. Every customer deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and treated equally, regardless of their appearance or language.

I love tamales and this place has them. They have authentic El Salvador style tamales. They are…read morevery reasonably priced. Quick service and they did not run out of tamales. I've been to other places that frequently run out of tamales, so I was very thankful to be able to get them here today. I am not a fluent Spanish speaker however , the staff was able to understand me & quickly fulfilled my order. They also sell bakery items and have many tables available for dine in .

My favorite place to get pupusa so cheesy and delicious everything is fresh to order the ladies are…read moreso nice I don't know why they put some bad bad reviews because this is the spot right here I've gone to other places like el Cuscatlán and the food is bland and the pupusa are so little. The service is quick if you order pick up and the ambiance is always full because it's a good spot to get food quick and easy. Mi lugar favorito para comer pupusas, deliciosas, todo está fresco para ordenar. Las damas son muy amables. No sé por qué ponen malas críticas porque este es el lugar aquí. He ido a otros lugares como el Cuscatlán y la comida es sin sabor y las pupusas son muy pequeñas. El servicio es rápido si pides recogerlo para llevar y el ambiente siempre está lleno porque es un buen lugar para conseguir comida de forma rápida y sencilla.

The Aesthetic: Laid back, no frills, counter service restaurant with limited seating. The decor is…read moreminimal, but the food makes up for it! The Price: It's cheap compared to other restaurants that are similar in the city, I think the prices are reasonable. The Value: The dishes are large, delicious, and inexpensive, you get a lot of authentic food for what you pay. The Parking: There's a small rock lot on either side of the building that gets pretty full, but I've never had a problem getting a spot. My Order: I love the loroco pupusa and agua Jamaica, I would order this over and over. I want to try the whole menu! The Conclusion: Try it if you're looking for an affordable and authentic meal, you won't be disappointed!

Y'all really need to come here. 4 Queso birrias for a good price? Yes please. This place is better…read morethan margaritas because this place actually doesn't charge $20 on 3 little queso birrias. The service is great with professional and the best workers there is here. The atmosphere isn't the best but at least they can make great food. Love this place forever.

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!

Popped in to support a local Latino-owned small business in light of the current environment. Found…read morea lovely family-run establishment that I could not have been happier to support. Enjoyed a cheap drink while we waited for our takeout order. Food was plentiful, and while we intentionally overordered, I cannot say enough about affordability. Highlight was the sweet family that runs this place. The son served us, and engaged us in conversation. The mom was a sweetheart who helped take our order and even created a "dealer's choice" dish for a vegetarian in our party. East Charlotte is great because of businesses like this. Stop by and support Cuzcatlan. These are great people serving delicious food for the greater Charlotte community. I intend to continue to support them, and you should, too!

We got the ceviche mixto, 3 primos and some pupusas ... we enjoyed everything! It tasted fresh and…read moreflavorful ... we took some pupusas and curtido with us

This is an all around great spot. It is 3 businesses incorporated into one. It's a Salvadorean…read moreRestaurant, Bakery and small shopping area full of Salvadorean products. The restaurant has both takeout and dine in options. There is plenty of seating both in the front and rear of the restaurant. They have all your typical Salvadorean staples like the famous Pupusas as well as yuca con chicharrón. The typical breakfast dishes are also great. You can't go wrong with any of their dishes. However I suggest you dine in and have some fresh made pupusas revueltas. They are basically tortillas stuffed with Mozzarella cheese and grounded pork. You can also get them with just cheese or just pork. For a cold drink try the Horchata, it's made from a grounded down seed. For a hot drink try the Atol de Elote, made from corn.....deliciously smooth and velvety. The bakery has typical cookies and sweet breads, they are all on display for you to pick and choose. The store has candies, chips, medicine, arts and crafts & shirts all imported from El Salvador. If your missing home this place will take you back. If you want the Salvadorean experience than you have come to the right place! The staff is friendly and efficient, place is casual and laid back. Food is cooked fresh so you may wait a little, be patient. If in Charlotte stop by and get a little taste of my country you most definitely will not be disappointed!

The Aesthetic: No-frills Salvadoran family-style restaurant with a bakery inside and goods for…read moresale. Terrible smelling bathrooms. The service has bad reviews, but they treated us kindly. My 2 stars are going to the workers only, everything else was bad. The Price: It was affordable, the chicken tamale I tried was less than $2 and most menu items were similarly priced, but you get what you pay for. The Parking: It's a small plaza so I can imagine that parking can get tight at busy hours. We went during lunch and there was plentiful parking. My Order: I had an unfortunate experience here, and I won't be back. My family is Salvadoran, so we love trying all the restaurants in town. I ordered a tamale, pupusas, and an assortment of baked goods to bring home. When I was eating my tamale I kept noticing crunchy bits in the chicken, and I pulled multiple bones out of my mouth in the first few bites. I found 4 bones inside my tamale that I could have choked on. This restaurant needs quality control immediately or they're going to go out of business. The rest of the food was dry and nothing to write home about. The Conclusion: Be careful, I don't recommend it.

Great food and wonderful service and people The pupusas…read morewere hot and fresh worth the wait

Excellent. Owners food and prices. One of the cleanest restaurants I've ever dined at…read moreYou've heard the expression so clean you could eat off the floor Try the pupusas or their burritos Wife likes the quesadillas The owners are happy and willing to offer suggestions to the menu Love this place!!

Best Mexican I've had in a very long time. When we pulled up we were the only ones in the place but…read moreit started to fill pretty quick. The staff weee awesome and even brought us the homemade hot sauce (delicious by the way). Their chips for the chips and salsa are obviously homemade. Had to resist not gorging on those. I got a pork chop with rice and beans and fried plantains. The pork chop was fine but it was completely overshadowed by the rice and beans which were overstuffed by the plantains. This was just a delicious meal. The place has a wide variety of seating options for almost any size group. We also noticed they seem to do a brisk takeout business as well. If you're around or even passing through this is a must try.

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 :)

I haven't eaten here in years, but the last time I did, and every other time that I have, it has…read morebeen absolutely positively scrumptious! From the delightful and freshly prepared Pastelitos to the pupusas, this place has it going on! The flavors are so fuera de serie! The service is so friendly and fast as well. The prices are also very good. It's a cute little plain-ish spot without a lot of decorations, but there's always nice music playing in the background. I also love the fact that the place is owned by a Pastor and his family! They are always so kind and helpful. They have authentic Salvadoran food, which is very difficult to find here.

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!