Salvadoran Restaurants near Altadena, CA

“This will make you so happy I recommend you try this food right now🍾🍾“

“This restaurant is like a pearl in a clam in HP neighborhood. They serve delicious Salvadoran food. The restaurant can sit about five tables. It's clean and well lighted. There are two colorful wall paintings depicting life of Salvadorans. The cashier has a cheerful voice which enlightens your day. She's very friendly and knowledgeable.“

“Every single plate I had is been delicious 😋“

“While this small place might just be in a car wash, do not overlook this hiddengem when looking for pupusas. We have been coming here for years and the flavors are perfect. The pupusas are big, yet full of flavor and made fresh. This also means the wait times might be longer so if you do have larger orders, I recomend calling in ahead. They also have other food dishes such as soups,tacos and even tamals. This is a must try place for fans of food in general and especially salvadorean food. The prices are also very reasonable for the amount of high quality food you get.“

“First time trying this place.. parking is a bit hard to find but shouldn't detour you.. I ordered 3 cheese pupusas n ensalda drink.. lady at counter was very nice n we chatted a bit.. the pupusas were really good.. will definitely be vack“

“100% go with these guys. They were not only the most economical, but they were SOOO GOOOOOD and a hit with all our guests. I still have people texting me how good the pupusas were. And the agua fresca was so good. Will definitely use them again“

“Excelente comida!!! Muy rico mi tapado gracias! También el aguas de maracuya me gusto mucho“

“If you haven’t had a Papusa from here, you’re missing out! The sweetest staff! And the food and Sweet drink were amazing!“

“One of the best kept secrets in Town! Best Pupusas in the area! My favorite has to be the Loroco Pupusas.“

“Best pupusas ever!! I love the mix pupusas, everything they do is amazing excellent flavor authentic Salvadorian food and the employees , very nice and humble . I live in Riverside and have no pro lem driving to pick up my pupusas. Overall they are the BEST.“

“My family and I been going to this place for seventeen years now. We don't mind the 1 hour drive, food is really good , delicious and staff is on point. Food taste like homemade food, the kitchen ladies love what they do. Thank you everyone at EL MAJAHUAL“

“yummy pupusas, spicy and briny curtido, and fresh juice, it’s hard to go wrong. while i waited for my order i saw multiple people coming in for the ice cream and someone sent remittances, and i thought to myself “wow, what a resource to the community.” truly an iconic establishment of cypress park.“

“Vegetarian options: You can get pupsas, empanadas, and platanos fritos. Pupsas have veggie options and if you've never had a Salvadorean empanada before, it's like a savory hot pocket of deliciousness. Cash only and easy on the wallet!

Kid-friendliness: It's a food stand outside, and by the gas station so easy to pick up on your way home.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's an outdoor food stand, so the sidewalk is accessible.“

“Just one detail that I want you to be able to correct is the tanning that you can grind the marjoram a little because it has some very long twigs and one of those sticks got stuck in my throat and I couldn't get it out until with the help I took it out with some tweezers. I hope you pay attention to this detail.“

“This place is a hidden gem! First time trying out their liver with sautéed onions with veggies and rice and let me tell you it was worth it, I also ordered their signature Salvadorean dish Chicarrón pupusas with red spicy tomato sauce and pickled cabbage curtido and they were one of the best combos I've ever had.“

“(Translated by Google) I like the egg cakes that they sell here and they are cheap, the egg is freshly prepared, they put cheese and cream beans according to taste, they also have some breakfast dishes, the bread is regular and they also have coffee, the place is wide, They have several tables available, the place is not very clean and a bit expensive for some dishes.“

“Excelente. Comida. Y. Buena. atención... además. muy. limpio“

“There is this spot near our warehouse ....I have got lunch a few times on this place....prices are good food is good but their pupusas are really good and at a good size ....two pupusas will make a full lunch.....did I mention the price was good....just $4 each“

“The food so delicious 🤤 My
Mom loves to come to eat here the owner are always polite and friendly. The Food fresh and very good there no words enough to said that there food is super delicious and tasty 😋 the food I love here are the pupusas de queso and the Caldo de gallina India“

“buen servicio y amavilidad se Los recomiendo.buena comida.“

“Amazing, authentic pupusas!!!!“

“Okay, I’ll admit my review might be a little biased — I’ve been coming here since I was a little girl, so there’s definitely some nostalgia involved. But let’s talk pupusas. They’re big, stuffed like they mean it, and even though the price has gone up (thanks, inflation), it’s still a way better deal than those places charging five bucks for sad, skinny pupusas. These ones don’t play around when it comes to the fillings!“

“Bomb pupusas! I’d eat them everyday if I could. Authentic as it can get, check this place out you won’t regret it!“

“One of my favorite restaurants in LA. Tamales can't be beat; A+ pupusas huaraches, sopes, tortas. All the huevos dishes are delicious. Add in 5 choices of agua fresca and you have a bounty of superb options. On top of all that the people that work here are some of the sweetest you'll ever meet in this industry“

“Great food and welcoming staff.“

“Me and my child came to find some lunch after getting scanned for AI, artificial intelligence. Let me tell y'all! It was absolutely delicious! Shockingly I thought it was gonna be alright but boy! They proved me wrong for sure. Coming back here whenever I am paid! And it's such cheap prices too!“

“very good food good service“

“I feel very well here I like it feel comfortable like I’m being home and no one disturbed me I like the food and everything and I wish you can everybody can come eat to this restaurant but everybody has choices right but this is my favorite place“

“Bardzo smaczne jedzenie. Na moją prośbę dostałem bardzo smaczną wersję z Chorizo i Wieprzowiną. Zdecydowanie polecam“

“la comida ESTA biena y la atencion es muy exelente“

“El Espino Restaurant is a great spot for Salvadoran food! They have a wide selection to choose from, especially if you’re craving authentic flavors. The pupusas are delicious and made just right, and their mariscos dishes are fresh and flavorful. Definitely worth checking out if you want a variety of traditional options all in one place.“

“They have the best Pupusas I’ve ever had. 😋“

“Went here with family who had varying dietary needs, and this restaurant was able to accommodate all of them. Also, these were the best chilaquiles I've ever had!! The sauce was amazing. The service was excellent and I felt the staff really took care of us. We will be coming back.“

“Sarita’s Pupuseria is one of those places where you immediately know you made the right decision the second you take your first bite. Honestly, give me 20. No hesitation.

You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the revuelta is the one. If there were such a thing as a perfect bite, it would be that pupusa with curtido and just a little drop of their salsa. It’s warm, savory, slightly tangy, and hits every note exactly the way it should.

Everything is made to order, so come with a little patience. But that’s part of the experience. Watching them press, fill, and cook each pupusa is its own kind of show. These aren’t rushed. They’re crafted. And you can taste that in every bite.

It’s the kind of food that feels simple but is done so well it stays with you. Add in the fact that it has a little movie moment tied to it, and it just makes the whole experience even better.

All worth the wait. Every single time.“

“So happy this place opened near our home. It's been a while since a good restaurant has been here. The food is all freshly cooked to order. The prices are reasonable and it all taste great. I really love the burritos and the tacos. My husband enjoys the sopes. It's clean and the staff is super friendly.“