Love this place. Small spot in Hackensack. I normally order online and pick up. The pupusas are so…read moreyummy especially with the side of veggies and sauce they give. Great price as well

Service was extremely friendly and attentive. Giving 2 starts due to the food, I expected better…read moreespecially because I've had Salvadoran food before. I came here for pupusas and they unfortunately lacked extreme flavor. Cheese pupusas were definitely better than the pork but overall I was disappointed in my experience.

We recently ordered 6 pupusas with beans and cheese, which is our normal. However, due to some…read moremiscommunication, we received 6 pupusas with just cheese. I have had plain cheese pupusas before and was never a big fan, but we decided to take it as the staff was so apologetic and kind and we didn't want to wait longer for food. The cheese pupusas were amazing! I was so shocked. We will definitely start mixing up our order to include cheese and cheese/bean pupusas. I only wish the pupuseria was open later, especially on Fridays/Saturdays, but the food is always worth it! Note of caution: compliance to COVID precautions isn't the most consistent.

Great great Made fresh served hot…read more Stuffed with filling Great price Service was great do nice

Stopped here for lunch and got a combo that came with 8 small sized pupusas. The meats and cheese…read morecame on the side, which consisted of shrimp, steak, chicken, half a chorizo, and cactus. The rice was okay, no complaints. Price was $35 which I thought wasn't bad for the amount of food I got. I shared it with my partner and we each ate 4 pupusas each and we were completely stuffed. Would definitely go back to try more items on the menu!

Pupusas were good and service was great. They were pretty big too. Also ordered pastelitos de pollo…read moreand loved them. The restaurant is really nice and homey

... give me second while I add this place to my phones "favorites"!!!…read more Not sure why- but I have been craving my food (yes, I am Salvadorean) more often than not. - thankfully so, there are plenty of options but this is one for the books! ... I felt as if I stepped into a local pupuseria - cute, cozy, acogedor y muy agradable!! ! I ordered pups as to go- revueltas, de queso con loros y queso con calabaza :) And of course un tamalito de elote!! My only mishap - 1/4 of a tiny cup of crema to go with tamal. But I loved it was wrapped in corn husk and boiled to perfection :) The absolute best part though was the friendliness and attentiveness!! Owner and his daughter ; very nice and made me feel as I I was in Los planes de tendero or olocuilta (home of rice flour pupusas). So ... I'm writing this review as I'm reaching a food coma after my meal ; hence why I say to you thank you and .... Muy buen provecho!! TRY THIS PLACE!! And the other great and delicious snack which will surely transport you to my native #elsalvador

We are visiting my daughter at pareson NJ. We have the best experience of the best Salvadorean food…read moreand Guatemala. The best customer service experience with the owner he so happy and an amazing person. The ambiance is nice, not a lot of noise, a few tables but very nice we are recommending this place.

With a total area of 21,041 square kilometers, El Salvador, which means "the Savior" and got its…read morename from the Spanish conquistadores, is the tiniest country in Central America between Guatemala and Honduras. Since it is so small, all the popular foods are enjoyed all over the country, from the coast to the mountains. Although it includes ingredients introduced by the Europeans, such as cheese and onions, Salvadoran cuisine still relies heavily on indigenous food, such as beans and corn. If there's one dish that defines Salvadoran food, it's pupusas. From the Nahuatl for "fat tortilla," these thick, handmade corn tortillas are filled with cheese, refried beans, or seasoned meats and then grilled until golden. Topped with curtido (a tangy cabbage slaw) and salsa, they are best eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Located at a strip mall on Passaic Street in Hackensack, Salvadoreño-Santa Fe is a great Salvadorean family-owned/run establishment. Upon arrival as a first-timer, I was greeted by the staff inside this cozy, casual, and clean interior with a handful of tables. The menu features authentic Salvadoran and other Hispanic cuisine. I decided on the Pupusa Loca Grande/Big Pupusa Loca filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and beans. There was a bit of a wait as my meal came out freshly made, perfectly cooked, and authentically tasty. The portion was generous, easily feeding two people; mine could have been for 4 and was reasonably priced. The staff was friendly and had a nice conversation with Cindy. Worth the stop!

New spot alert! Ordered takeout from here and was pleasantly surprised. Suited for takeout but they…read morehave a few tables inside if you wanted to eat in. I ordered a chicken and mushroom with rice, some pupusas and their carne asada tacos. Pickup was easy and the lady chased me down outside to make sure I got the plantains which was left out of the bag. It was super cold out so I appreciated that she came out in her t shirt lol. The food overall was really good, authentic and I think I enjoyed the tacos the most. The chicken and mushroom was tasty and the pupusas were good. I'm not s huge fan of pupusas usually but figured I'd give it a try. Really good food and not breaking the bank for dinner. I'll be back!

Drove past this place often but finally decided to try it out. Got one pupusa to go as a snack…read moresince we already ate lunch. Waitress recommended the pupusa revuelta. Wife and I ate it when we got home and DANG... so good. i've only had a few pupusas in my life but it was so delicious. the thick outer tortilla was perfectly crisp but chewy and the filling was so flavorful. so.... after a few hours, we went back to eat dinner there lol We got some more pupusas but the revuelta def was the best. We also got the baleada con todo which was so good! (had to look up what a baleada was) i'm not big on beans but all the ingredients were delicious and worked well together. prices were very good too. doesn't feel like stressing your wallet to have a nice meal outside. service was great but food takes a bit to come out but overall, this place is amazing and we'll def be back.

Great service and great food. Very attentive wait staff. Definitely recommend. I had the pupusas…read moreand they were to die for!

Best place to get a Salvadoran breakfast. 9 out 10 times if your from El Salvador then you'll see…read moresomeone you know at this resturant. Can't go wrong with this on a Sunday morning after a night of drinks.

Waited 35 minutes for my order of 1 plate beef tacos+ 1 chicken pupusa. People who came in after…read moreme, had their food and left - this happened with three tables. It's a problem with some Spanish establishments in Union city/ North Bergen who almost always take a minimum of 30 minutes to serve. This isn't a knock on any culture, but a fact. My Duolingo Spanish can only take me so far. Anyhow, the food was great! I have never had such a delicious pupusa, with the cabbage and the hot sauce. I will consider coming back, but not too keen.

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.

Really good pupusas. I'm stuffed!! I had the cheese and beans, cheese and chicken, and jalapeño…read morecheese. I found the jalapeño one to pack some heat. When I asked the lady at the shop if the pupusas were made with peppers hotter than jalapeño, she said they were made with Serrano peppers. Whew, I knew it! I wasn't ready. All of my pupusas were still delicious. My favorite were the beans and cheese. I really also liked the house made curtido slaw the dish came with. I can't wait to have these again someday!

Wow what a hidden gem! I was craving pupusas and I found this hole in the wall spot (it doesn't…read morehave an awning or anything just a window with a sign) that knocked it out of the park! The pupusas were so delicious, cheap and freshly made. I called ahead of time to order and they were ready, neatly packed and hot when I arrived. Each pupusa costs $3 so the whole order of 5 came out to $15 - such a steal! They even throw in some curtido salad and sauces at no additional charge. Their curtido is a little different from the traditional. They add beets to theirs which is unique. For pupusas my husband ordered 3 - 1 jalapeño and cheese and 2 bean. I had 2 of the loroco and cheese. The cheese they use is so delicious! The jalapeño cheese, according to my husband, knocked it out of the park. I loved the loroco and cheese too. I thought the dough was nice and soft with a neutral taste. I like my dough a little more sweet than they make it but it was still good for me. We didn't realize the bean pupusa doesn't have cheese (you can request bean and cheese though) so those were a little on the dryer side but still very flavorful, especially when dipped in the sauces. Definitely adding this place to our takeout rotation. Highly recommend! 5/5

Once again went looking for Sunday brunch and was NOT disappointed. This is a small storefront…read morethat's jam-packed with good vibes and great food--the kind of food where you can taste the pride in every bite. It's a cozy space with about five tables, and literally every seat was taken. Despite the size, we were seated at a table for four and our orders were taken promptly. The restaurant also sells a variety of imported products, giving it a bodega/restaurant vibe. The menu is simple, offering everything from pupusas and steaks to tamales and daily specials. I went with four pupusas: cheese, mixta, chicharrón, and beans. The rest of the family ordered steaks, and nothing disappointed. The food was hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The pupusas were done right--filled generously, the tortillas cooked perfectly with no mushy centers. I ate until I was about to pop! The red sauce and curtido (salad) were the perfect pairing, alongside a tall glass of horchata. Considering how full I was, the price made it even better. Another local gem you absolutely need to try. 5/5 stars.

Small family restaurant. Went on a Sunday afternoon and people were coming in and out. Very busy…read morebut with a fast service. Our food was delicious. Great taste and we will definitely go back to get more pupusas.