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!

This place is very small. Getting in and parking can be hectic. But the food is amazing. I went on…read morea Sunday, and loud music was playing! I don't mind because they were playing some of my favorites! Hahaha, but I highly recommend take out. It did take a bit to get my food, but employees were really nice and food came out perfect! If you've never had pupusas, you must come here! They were so warm and cheesy, it was so good. And the tacos with handmade tortillas! They are a must! The plantains might not be everyone's favorite, but I really enjoy them. And in the mornings, on the weekend they have caldo de res, and other delicious soups. Muy buena comida! Especialmente los tacos! 9/10!

Wow, little place, big punch…read more I came here on a Saturday for a late lunch, somewhere between 1:30 or 2:00, and the tables were mostly full. Thankfully, I was getting takeout. When you park, you'll see two doors. The one on the left is for the market, and the one on the right is for the restaurant. I ordered at the cashier's counter next to the door and then sat at an empty table to wait. She estimated 20 minutes on the order, but I think it was more like 15. I ordered the camarones al ajillo, and the shrimp came with white rice, black beans, some fresh veggies (shredded lettuce and a few slices of tomato, cucumber, and radish), and a few thick, soft corn tortillas. The shrimp was flavorful but not spicy. The rice was unseasoned, and it soaked up the sauce from the shrimp easily. I devoured my lunch and barely came up for air. This restaurant is modest and unassuming, and if your usual jam is either chain eateries or upscale dining or both, then you probably won't give it a glance. But if you like Latin food and want to try something a little different from standard chips-and-salsa fare, then I would recommend moving out of your usual groove to give ilobasco a shot.

This little place has been open for awhile now, and today seemed like a good time to give the food…read morea try. The menu is fairly broad, and they offer both Salvadoran and Mexican choices. We opted some of both with a little more emphasis on the Salvadoran. Our choices were: Platillo Tipico (a Salvadoran Plate with a Chicken Tamal, a Pork & Cheese Pupusa, Tuca, Fried Plantain, Pastelito, & Sour Cream - $10.99), Carne Asada (with Rice & Beans - $11.99), Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup - $12.90), One Beef Burrito, One Taco & One Enchilada Combo ($6.99), One Enchilada, One Beef Burrito & Chile Relleno Combo ($ 6.99). There was a lot of items to sample, and it was really a mixed bag, but more negative than positive. The Bad - the Chicken Tamal was awful, and the Pastelito was not much better - both were dry and bland. The Seafood Soup lacks freshness, smelled and tasted old! The OK, just OK - the Pupusa, Plantains, Carne Asada, Beef Burrito, Chicken Enchilada, Fried Yucca, Rice & Beans. The Good (not Great) - Chicken Taco, and the Chile Relleno. Not even close to enough to bring me back here - too much excellent food of this style is available.

Being a Salvadorian myself , I'm disappointed in the taste of the food at this location. The…read morelocation itself was shady to begin with. There's a pool table right in the middle of the floor. To be honest this place looks more like a bar/lounge. The only good thing that tasted good was the Salvadorian horchata.

Never had Salvadoran before but now I like it! Staff was friendly! I walked in and placed a to go…read moreorder and it was ready promptly!

Central American food at its finest, very exquisite and authentic and it's friendly doors are open…read moreto everyone

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 :)

First time visiting here. When we first saw it we were a bit surprised at how small it is. Typical…read morehole in the wall place with only a few tables but the food and service didn't disappoint. We ordered several things to try and enjoyed everything.

Let's talk about pricing and overall value…read more Our total bill came to approximately $120 with tip. For context, we ordered six pupusas, two tacos, one quesadilla, fried yuca, papas salvadoreñas, fried plantains, a carne asada plate, and 1 agua Fresca. Now, that's a decent amount of food, and I don't mind spending money on a good meal. In fact, most of what we ordered was genuinely enjoyable. But at these prices, I think it's fair to have higher expectations, especially when a single entrée costs $25. The carne asada plate was easily the biggest disappointment of the evening. The meat was sliced incredibly thin, almost like cheesesteak meat, and several pieces were so charred they were practically inedible. For $25, I expected a much better cut and preparation of steak. What makes this frustrating is that the restaurant clearly knows how to make some really good food. Their chicken tinga tacos were excellent, the handmade tortillas were a highlight, and the pupusas and appetizers were all enjoyable. Unfortunately, the carne asada left a bad impression, particularly considering what we spent overall. My recommendation? If you come here Skip the carne asada and put that money toward their tacos, pupusas, and appetizers instead. That's where I felt the restaurant really delivered.

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.

Great little Salvadoran and Mexican food restaurant. Very clean and nicely decorated place near…read moredowntown Siler City. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got around to it. I went in expecting to order something else, but then I saw their burrito bar menu behind the counter, which the friendly lady told me about. So I ordered a burrito bowl with chicken, Tinga and the other fixings I checked off on the order form. Then I added a couple of salsas and radishes, and a carrot and jalapeño mixture from the salsa/condiment bar. The bowl comes with a few chips, and when I mixed everything together, it was absolutely delicious. A good value too. I told the lady at the counter. I really enjoyed my meal and that I would be back.

What's not to love? Fresh, delicious, affordable food served in a clean environment by kind people…read more Yum!

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!

On Fri. May 10, 2019, my husband and I decided to look for a pupusa truck we had seen. We are new…read moreto the Burlington area so this is the first time trying a pupusa truck. We found one, stopped, ordered one chicken and one beans. They were very tasty and cheap. The pickled slaw was also good. We left but were still looking. We spotted the one we had seen which was Erika. We stopped and ordered the same two pupusas to compare. We also ordered two tacos from Erika. The tacos were very good and full of flavor. The pupusas did not compare to the ones we had eaten a few minutes earlier. They were BETTER and so flavorful! To my surprise, the bean was the better one. It was also helpful that I could understand what the young lady was saying and she could understand us. We will be going back and soon!!

This food truck sits a bit off the road on Church St in the parking lot of a warehouse. It has a…read moremix of Salvadoran and Mexican food such as pupusas, tacos, burritos, etc. I had 3 pupusas. One jalapeno/cheese,one zucchini/cheese, and one with pork belly chicharrón. They came with the pickled veggies side of curtido and some spicy green avocado salsa. They were $2 each and had plenty of filling. Service was slow, easily 10m, and they seemed put out to be dealing with the one customer they had at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon though. But don't let it put you off the food, which is pretty good.