They're closed for business. No forwarding information…read more Their food was good. I hope they open up a different location soon.

The pupusas are of terrible quality. There's barely any filling and fall apart when you rip them…read moreopen, no type of cheese pull. We ordered three queso con frijol, three queso con chicharrón, and four revueltas, all were served in a giant catering tray, indistinguishable/unlabeled so we had to open each pupusa to tell which was which. The order was wrong, got three queso con chicharrón and the others were all revueltas. Curtido was not pickled at all and it was super wilted and brown. Thin, no flavor, and were cold despite having to wait for them. 0/5 Edit to add description to last picture: The small on the right is supposed to queso con frijol but it's only Queso Con Chicharron. The bottom one is supposed to be just beans and cheese but you can see the chicharrón

I love their soups! Winter summer time makes no difference. The amount of veggies and meat of the…read morecaldos I have tried is excellent. Cocido or beef soup and the chicken soup are super tasty. The service is also great. Friendly staff. I also love the fresh quesadillas y cemitas delivered fresh ! We even get food for the next day. I enjoy the music and they half I play movies or sports at the different seating areas.

I didn't realize how big this location was until I stepped into the other room. This would be a…read moregreat group spot. It is a bit pricey but the flavors of their pupusas revueltas are really good. I had their horchata and it as well tasted great. The people at the counter were so friendly and had my order out so quick! I recommend calling ahead to place your order for takeout.

I've never had a pupusa before, and this was our first time trying this restaurant,…read moreThe location was in Hawthorne , at 13908 Inglewood Ave. The food was amazing, we ordered a few different types of Papusa's , all were outstanding, but the one that stood out was the Revueltas/mixed which contained beans,cheese and pork. The cheese was so smooth yet salty and combined well with the beyond pork. Then fried on a griddle to perfection. You won't be disappointed, but if you don't phone your order be prepared from a 15-20 minute wait, the staff was friendly and helpful. The only other downfall is parking is extremely limited. they have plenty of seats inside and it's nicely decorated.

Aquí tienes un ejemplo de reseña en español para un lugar salvadoreño donde comiste pupusas:…read more ¡Una experiencia deliciosa en Restaurante y Pupuseria Lemus! Fui a probar sus pupusas y no me decepcionaron. La masa estaba perfecta, ni muy gruesa ni muy delgada, y los rellenos eran abundantes y sabrosos. Opté por la pupusa de frijoles con queso y la de chicharrón, ambas increíbles. El ambiente del restaurante es acogedor, ideal para disfrutar de una buena comida con amigos o familia. Además, el servicio fue rápido y amable, lo que siempre es un plus. Definitivamente volveré para probar más de su menú. ¡Altamente recomendado para quienes quieran deleitarse con la auténtica comida salvadoreña!

So as far as pupusas go I would say this spot has the best pupusas for the South Bay . I ordered 7…read morepupusas revueltas and they were packed with flavor ! We ordered ahead of time and they were ready right on time. Place is pretty small inside but the staff was friendly enough and even gave us extra cortido. The spicy tomato sauce is the reason I gave it 5 stars it's amazing and the combo with the pupusa is fire !

Good food. This is my go-to spot for pupusas. They're filling and not overloaded with masa. They…read moreoffer weekday specials. Parking is limited, and there are only a handful of tables inside and outside. If you're in a hurry, do yourself a favor and call ahead for takeout, the wait can be long, but that's because most items are made to order. I love the pupusas, pastelitos, chicharrón con yuca, and soups. I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu. There are plenty of options, and everything feels authentic, just like a typical Salvadoran home-cooked meal.

I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. I called ahead to order six pupusas and was…read moreasked whether I would be paying cash or card. I said cash and was told my total would be around $29. When I arrived, I was told the total was $29.70. While waiting, I looked at the menu and noticed the pupusas were listed at $4.50 each. Six at $4.50 should be $27 before any applicable tax, so I was confused about the total. I also wasn't automatically given a receipt and had to specifically ask for one. Cashiers demeanor was very condescending. The receipt made things even more confusing. It shows an amount of $30.81 with a $1.11 "cash discount," making the total $29.70, but there is no itemized breakdown showing what I was actually charged for each pupusa or explaining the additional amount. I don't mind paying higher prices if they're clearly disclosed, but the pricing should be transparent and customers should receive an itemized receipt. At nearly $5 per pupusa, I also expected the food to be much better. Unfortunately, I didn't think the quality justified the price, so I probably won't be returning.

Wow!!! AMAZING!!! Delicious food made with lots of love and kindness. Thank you for the service…read morefrom our server and staff. Loved the hospitality and the ambiance is peaceful loved the art pieces especially the Toucan Bird Painting beautiful work. Definitely will be back soon. Thank you.

My favorite local stand to get my pupusas from, they have multiple options and they're all so…read moreflavorful, they have Tuesday specials but if you're visiting them on any other day if you buy 10 pupusas you get an 11th one for free. They're usually busy, so if you plan on ordering just know that there will always be a short wait, they do have a phone number though so you can call in your order and take the drive over there as a wait!

Pupsas are great! Ordering is very easy and food is made right in front of you. They also give you…read morea bag for curtido and self serve tomato salsa! It's my go to place!

Still delicious after all these year! We stopped by the bakery on Easter Morning. Got a selection…read moreof baked goods and tamales. Employees are helpful. When I was lost and confused since a lot of tags were missing and I didnt recognize all the pastries they helped us identify a bunch of them. Lol, I realized later their website also lists a lot of them. The slice of cheese cake was delicious, great texture and flavor. I also love the mexican biscuits, Bought one to make breakfast sandwiches. It's savory and delicious (also huge). We got mexican tamales but next time I must get the guatemalan ones! Definitely Will be going back for more. Highly recommend La Esperanza.

My go-to spot for conchas in the Torrance area…read more Tucked inside a small strip mall, La Esperanza is one of those hidden gems that's easy to miss but absolutely worth finding. Their conchas are always fresh and consistently well made. I love how balanced the flavor is--not too sweet, with just the right hint of cinnamon that never overpowers the bread. Soft, fluffy, and perfect with a cup of coffee. The parking lot can be a little sketchy , but don't let that stop you. If you're in the South Bay, this place is definitely worth checking out.

The pupusas was tasty, big and definitely had filling for days. They were very flavorful!!…read more The curtido was ok, it lacked some flavor. The sauce was also ok. So all together the two pupusas were good. I also ordered casamiento, that was a little disappointing. Also, they failed to tell me the photo did not match the actual plate. The photo had avocado, my plate didn't. And the flavor was not there, either. Ok. Lastly the service was also just ok. When my food came out I had to go up to the counter to ask for curtido. And even then it was a wait. My kid had the filete plate and it was also ok. The fish seemed like it was left to fry for too long. I'm glad I gave this spot a chance, will probably try again but not for a while.

Yup, as a Salvadorian, I am very excited to see this in Gardena…read more Came here for lunch, it wasn't too packed and got seated right away. Ordered the ensalada(drink) and it was delicious. The two pupusas revueltas came out freshly made (as they should always be) and weren't greasy at all. Very tasty. Staff was very nice and the space had TVs on and nice and clean. I would definitely recommend.

We ordered ahead for pickup, and when I arrived, the service was quick and the hostess was nice and…read moreattentive. The food was delicious; fresh, comforting, and with that homemade sabor you can't fake. We tried a bevy of pupusas: revueltas, frijoles con queso, and queso con calabacita. The masa was perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside--and each filling was generous and satisfying. The curtido and salsa were good, though me hubiera gustado un poquito más de sabor y picante to really make them pop. Overall, an excelente spot for some bomb Salvadoran food. If you're craving pupusas, este lugar no falla.

We ordered takeout from this place so I never actually came here. I ordered 2 of their pupusas…read morefrom here, one with chicharone and one with meat. They came out rather quickly. I guess I never had pupusas before in the past. They're pretty good. Thick flatbread type thing reminding me of a quesadilla but thicker. The outside was a little too oily for me. It was good, though. Texture, though, seemed to be all the same. No crunch or anything. It was a very hearty meal as i wasn't even able to finish one. I'm glad I can finally say I've had a pupusa!!

A little mom and pop shop. I'm wondering why the reviews were so horrible. I read and was horrified…read moreto learn there was spoiled cheese and flies in the food. I thankfully did not have that experience. I ordered 2 pupusas 1 rice based and another regular masa. The rice base was delicious and fresh. My mother got the corn tamale and it was dry. My father got the caldo de pollo and he liked it quite a lot. I tried the rice and the salad and it was okay, pretty basic but overall well. The ensalada (fruit drink) was good, the fruit was fresh but it was overly sweet. Service was friendly I felt horrible as they took us in at 08pm when they close at 0830pm. But food was served quickly and patiently. It's pretty small and intimate however they do have a bigger space but it was already closed I hope this place invests in AC because it was uncomfortably HOT inside the establishment. I'd give it a try if you're in the area, it's not as bad as everyone says :)

This restaurant is getter better every time we come if you had a bad experience you definitely…read moreshould give them another chance! Food is delicious and so are the drinks I love love the ensalada drink mmmm delicious I always enjoy the sopa de res and my sister likes the sopa de gallina ., pupusas are always fresh and tasty ! Place looks nice and clean!