Absolutely amazing food(traditional, and homemade) Service…read morewas quick, friendly, and professional Ambience Casual typical El Salvadoran Plenty of parking in parking lot

Just go, seriously. Very authentic and fresh the papusa selection is deep and they have many other…read moreitems as well but we went just for the papusas. Helps to speak a touch of Spanish but probably not necessary. Super nice and welcoming, quick and pretty inexpensive!

An incredible find! I was nearby at the Garden nursery, and got out of an event famished. I looked…read morefor the closest option and came upon this pupuseria. I stopped in at an "off" time for lunch, so I had the place to myself at first. Having never had a pupusa before, I asked for recommendations on what to try and they recommended two pupusa was plenty for lunch, three if I was extremely hungry. Not sure if I would like it, I selected one pupusa with steak and cheese and then two street tacos. I watched some European football while waiting and the food came out hot and fresh. Holy smokes, the pupusa was absolutely incredible! One of the best things I've had in a long time. The tacos were great as well, and the table had a couple of sauces to try. My order also came with a vinegar slaw that was great. By the time I was finishing up, there were three more tables full as they were ramping up for early bird dinner. I will absolutely be back.

The food was phenomenal and the service was very fast and willing to answer any questions about the…read moremenu if necessary. The ambiance was very cozy and the vibe is very pleasant and friendly. Highly recommend!

So glad to have found this great pupuseria! Nice variety of menu at reasonable prices and tasty…read morepupusas! I arrived there at night and for a second they were closed because their restaurant name sign was not lit, but they did have the "open" sign lit so I went inside. They have very minimal decorations inside- no music, just a TV on really loud. But many times this type of places are a hit than a miss! (Based on my experience) I ordered a few pupusas and tacos to go and was told the food would be ready in 10 minutes- however it took 35 minutes. it's okay if they are busy but I think they could have just told me at one point it would take much longer than expected. There seemed to be just two people working there. There was someone who was waiting longer than I was. It was very cold inside which did not help when I was waiting for so long. I was disappointed with the wait time, however the pupusas were amazing. The hot sauce and slaw(?) that came with them were great too. I especially liked the one with chicken and cheese. In the future I will always call ahead of time to place an order rather than waiting there, and I advise everyone to do so.

La comida es muy deliciosa el servicio muy bueno pero el dueño tiene que poner más esfuerzo en su…read morenegocio. No tiene aire acondicionado y es imposible comer ahí adentro. Puso tres ventiladores y no es suficiente para el lugar tan grande. Tengo un año viniendo y siempre es lo mismo mucho calor

The chicken tacos were fantastic! As good as any I've found in Indiana. The chicken pupusa and the…read morepork pupusas were also fantastic!

Service was good. Food was tasty and hot. Price was very affordable. I would definitely visit againread more

I've had them several times over the past few years and they have the best tacos !! I love that…read morethey have a whole vegan menu section -- Today I had vegan: al pastor, bistec encebollado, and tinga tacos, all with cilantro, onion & salsa verde. Each taco was full of flavor but they each differed. My favorite is the al pastor just because they really nail the spicy sweetness. It's a beautiful balance of flavors. The bistec has a really meaty/savory taste and I think best fills the craving for a taco. The texture is also very nice. The tinga was quite tomato-y but was still very good. I also had the salvadorian horchata which is very refreshing and not overly sweet -- also vegan because they make it with water instead of milk. I've tried many things over the years and never had a bad experience. They're my fav tacos in the city and I love ordering from them at the the local farmers markets, too. Definitely recommend!

Food was good…read more.. Ordered pupusas, the yuca fries, and empanadas. I really enjoyed the queso that came with the yuca fries. We tried a few of the pupusas and empanadas and enjoyed it all. They do offer vegan options, which is pretty unique- but can't say if it was good or not since we didn't try any. The place was clean- with plenty of tables and chairs. The girl behind the counter was nice and suggested some of her favorites.

SalvaMex is run by a friendly staff offering a variety of food items which are listed on sheets…read moretaped to the wall. Our host patiently answered questions as a friend and I discussed our options for lunch We ordered at the counter looking into the kitchen, where we could see the food preparation. Our shared meal was two empanadas and two pupusas. (See picture). The order was called out when it was ready. We got a few spoonfuls of green and red sauces and marinated vegetables, and then carried everything to our table. We started on the pupusas. These were covered with shredded lettuce, grated cheese and a drizzle of white sauce. Cooked on the griddle, the masa (dough) surrounds your choice of cheese; cheese and meat; or cheese, meat and bean filling. The cheese and shredded meat filling was mild, soft and subtly flavored -- quite nice. The empanadas were fried, giving a crispy outside layer over soft interior dough. It was a good amount of meat and cheese filling with the beef empanada more flavorful than its shredded chicken cousin. I think the spicy heat of the the condiment sauces provided some "kick" and balance to the mild flavor of the lettuce and grated cheese layered over this dish. While I did not see prices posted, I thought the prices were reasonable when we settled our bill. There was a $6 minimum to use a credit card. Overall it was a tasty meal and pleasant experience.

PUPUSAS!!!! This place is tucked behind a grocery store off State St. and not the easiest to find…read moreif you haven't been there already. The entrance is on the side of the building and you walk into a very unassuming space and order at the counter. The pupusas de queso are my favorite with the lorocco and frijoles coming in 2nd and 3rd. Be sure to get the curtido (slaw) that accompanies them. It really make the flavors pop! With a little hot sauce or salsa, these make a great meal and definitely filling! Be sure to get some horchata to drink!

So happy to have found this gem! Not many places you can get pupusas, and certainly not ones thus…read moredelicious, filling, and affordably priced. They come with a generous serving of sauce and cabbage, as well. We have only done take-out (fast and easy, although menu was hard to find online) yet the eat-in area looked inviting. In addition to Salvadoran options, menu also carries Mexican options.

I ended up at La Guanaquita 3 by chance after finding The Rook packed, and I have to say--it turned…read moreout to be a happy accident. The restaurant was completely empty, which honestly made me a little hesitant at first, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. I ordered the Tacos Birria, and while the tacos themselves were solid, the consomé and salsa verde took this dish to the next level. The consomé was rich and flavorful, and dipping the tacos into it made for an A+ experience. The chips and salsa were on the bland side, but that's a minor gripe compared to the main dish. Service was attentive without being overbearing, which can sometimes be an issue in slower restaurants. I appreciated the balance of checking in without feeling rushed. Overall, I wasn't planning to eat here, but I'm really glad I did. If you're in the area and craving some good Birria, this place is definitely worth a visit!

I've had La Costa Azul on my radar for sometime as I really like Salvadoran foods. The restaurant…read moreis behind an aging strip mall on 86th Street. The dining room is filled with mismatched table cloths and chair covers, but neat. Salvadoran music plays softly. Alex, our host/server was laid back and told us to sit anywhere. There is a sign that says menu prices may be actually different than stated. The menu offered a number of Salvadoran specialties. The prices were very reasonable. I'm told the corn tortillas are made fresh! The complementary chips were a bit stale, but I could tell that they were made in house. The salsa was tangy and good. I had Chicken Papusa with rice and beans. The papusa was freshly made, hot and delicious. The black beans were great. My husband had a beef burrito, which looked amazing and huge. There was a delicate cheese sauce on top and the cilantro sauce that accompanied the burrito was delicious. The food is very good. There is plenty of parking.

Amazing food. Everything was full of flavor! And awesome customer service. My family took me to…read morethis restaurant to celebrate my birthday. We will be returning!