Salvadoran Restaurants near Anaheim, CA

“Recomiendo rio Restaurante por la comida muy orijinal benga buen servício“

“Giving these wonderful people 5 stars for staying open late for me as I walked in right before they closed—sorry, I thought you closed later. I went with the Chicha y Frijoles no Queso Papusa which came with a nice slaw and it totally stole the show. The papusa texture was like a fluffy tortilla stuffed with goodies that wrapped around the slaw like a taco. The tenderness of the chicharon and crunch from the slaw plus the comfort from the beans really hit home. This mom and pop shop is quaint, reserved and focused on serving up great flavors with love.“

“Our family loves this small restaurant. Food is always hot, fresh, and tasty. Some favorites are the pupusas, pollo encebollado, carne asada, and the yucca or fried banana for a side. The glass bottles of soda out of the fridge are always cold.“

“todo esta delicioso.... la comida 100% salvadoreña“

“Friendly customer service. The pupusas definitely need more filling and consistency.

Came back recently and they made the change and stuffed those bad boys. Can't wait to come back. Definitely a place to keep on rotation.“

“The pupusas were so yummy. I look forward to coming back. Great food. 👍
I was not expecting a song and dance, or a fine dining experience... But it really seemed like the woman who served us was not wanting to be at work. Not a single smile...
Don't know how much that matters to anyone else, but I let people know that I'm thankful and appreciative for their service, withboth kind words and with good tips. I would've enjoyed taking my family of 5 to a friendly place that had great food.
But we settled for the great food alone.
The food alone will bring us back 👍“

“My husband and I just tried this place tonight and it’s so good! We ordered the revuelta, been and cheese, and plain cheese. They were all full of flavor. Would definitely come again.“

“El is a fantastic place for Mexican food! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The portions were generous, and every dish tasted homemade. The staff were warm, friendly, and provided excellent service from start to finish. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a comfortable atmosphere. If you're looking for delicious Mexican food at a great price, this is definitely the place to visit. Highly recommend!“

“Came in while we wait for an oil change and was greeted with such hospitality. While it is a restaurant it feels like a home here. There was only one man here working but he did acknowledge us right away. I ordered the Pupusas and when he was preparing my order I can hear him preparing them in the back BY HAND, not pre made. Delicious and hot.“

“Ok ....here we go.....!!! I been trying the best pupusas...here 👌
I highly recommend you the food here ...the sason 100% on point
Really authentic salvadorian food
Trust me
I been in a lot a different restaurants ...here is the difference 🤔
Check the best salvadorian food ...!!“

“If you’re looking for real authentic Mexican food here is the hole in the wall. Delicious Popusas. The birria Tacos with Hand Made tortillas hits the spot! Blessed to have places like this open and sharing our culture foods to others. Come try this place!“

“Nancy's is unassuming, a hole-in-the-wall kind of place. I can't believe it took a long time to visit. I've dropped in a couple of times already and enjoyed my meals. They have a local feel when you walk inside.

There is a little bit of a wait, and I think they make the food to order, so it's hot and fresh when you receive it. I recommend that if you plan to take out, call ahead to place your order to save time.

They are known for their pupusas, which I got on my first visit. I was curious after reading some of the positive reviews. I ordered the revuelta and chicken with cheese. Both had great flavors and would consider getting them again.

The flavorful, crispy empanadas were among my favorites. I got the carne (beef) and spinach with cheese empanadas and loved them. The perfectly fried shell and flavorful filling.

Their Salvadoran tamales are prepared in the traditional style, with a flavorful filling and soft, moist masa, wrapped in banana leaves rather than corn husks. I love Mexican-style tamales (especially homemade), so this was a new experience trying Salvadoran-style tamales.

I think most people will order takeout, but there's a moderately sized dining area with tables. It has a local feel and a pleasant atmosphere. The staff was kind and provided great service. The prices are fair for the quality of the food.

I still can't believe I waited this long to visit Nancy's. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

Note:
There is a little charge for using credit cards, so cash would be better if you want to avoid the CC charge.“

“El caldo de ayer,me encanto.ese lugat me gusta.porque la comida esta sabrosa.y lo mas importante de un restaurante para mi.es el baño,felicidades estan muy limpios,.les recomiendo este lugar!!“

“Don’t let the exterior deter you from some good pupusas. We liked the balance between the masa and cheese. Other places give you a ton of masa and little to no contents. This is not the case here. Good flavor, good ingredients, good curtido and their red salsa was nice and spicy. Look forward to trying others. They had cheese, bean, been and cheese, squash/calabasitas and cheese, chicharrón, and revueltas. We had cheese and a revuelta.“

“Freshly prepared salvadorian food in a simple atmosphere. The kind of place you for the stomach and the flavors and not for the flashiness or distractions. Had chese/frijol and chicken/cheese pupusas.

I'd gladly visit them again and have this same combination or maybe just chicken. Good prices considering how convenient/centric their location is.

Free parking lot on the premises.“

“We stayed next door at the Great Wolf Lodge and were looking for dinner that wouldn't cost us an arm and a leg. We found this Pupuseria next door and decided to give it a try. I must say that we enjoyed the pupusas very much. They were delicious. The pricing was good and the size is that of your average pupusa. Our server was really nice and helped answer any questions that we had. He came constantly to see if we needed or wanted to order anything else. We actually did order a few more pupusas and a macho banana with condensed milk (which was delicious). I would definitely come back to eat here if I was in the area, or when we come back to the hotel next door. If you are staying at the GWL, just walk over, it's next door. No need to move your car from the crazy parking structure.“

“A nice restaurant with good food. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the food took 30 mins to come out. I ordered 8 papusas. I can appreciate that it was so fresh and really tasty, but I didn't expect the long wait.
Worth the wait though! I recommend. Ps. The curtido (sp?) Was a bit spicy! Very good food and good prices too!“

“If you would like a southern feeling laid back old school cafe this is the place. Wonderful staff. Wske up in the morning go get old school breakfast nothing outrageous. Just a little on your stomach then hit the beach. They sure keep up this kind of atmosphere. Not expensive wonderful food. And clean old school feeling. I will definitely recommend. Omelet was amazing.“

“This Salvadoran restaurant is absolutely on point. From the moment you sit down, you can tell that every dish is made with care and authenticity. The flavors are rich and true to traditional Salvadoran cuisine—whether it’s the perfectly seasoned pupusas, tangy curtido, or savory meats, everything tastes like home.

The service complements the food perfectly—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere feels warm and inviting, making it more than just a meal, but a full experience. For anyone craving real Salvadoran flavors done right, this place delivers every time.“

“Very friendly and helpful.All the waitress are very pretty.The dishwasher even greeted us with a Buenas Tardes,Opened the door for us.That kicked off a great evening dinning there.Can't complain everything went smooth,Popusas were freshly made brought to us hot.Great way to end a hard working week.Gracias“

“Muy buena la comida 🥘 todo muy rico“