Salvadoran Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

“My friend and I are gluten free and this was a great find today. I do want to note we are not celiac just allergy. I had a corn (regular) bean and cheese pupusa while she tried the rice masa pupusa with spinach, onions and cheese. We both really liked our hoices and the cabbage salad. We also got a cheese tamale - note these are not like Mexican tamales but a much softer texture. We also got an order of platanos. The owners were so friendly and got to chat and learned that Jorge opened the restaurant in 2006 so they have been around a very long time. Highly recommend and we will return.“

“Amazing tamales! Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best seafood I’ve had in years!“

“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.“

“Love the Place, Will join again“

“Every single plate I had is been delicious 😋“

“I've never been there at night but it still gets good. I go to breakfast often and I love the re-vamp they have done. The menu has a new look even the workers are more professional. I really like the pupusas at this restaurant. 10/10 I recommend Bon appetit!“

“La cabañita Restaurante se los recomiendo es un lugar donde puede asistir con toda la familia un lugar seguro limpio y la comida muy rica la atención es muy buena una amabilidad y una atención única se los recomiendo el 💯“

“This place has it all! Pupusas are solid, free parking, environment is amazing. They even have a sign pointing to San Salvador.

I’m grew up in a Salvadoran house and look for authentic food in LA. This place by far is one of my favorite spots.

Must try!“

“My family was in the mood for Central American food and after a quick google search I found this small hole in the wall restaurant.Glad I came here the food was delicious. The pepperoni popusas were bomb and cheesy (a lot of places skimp out on the cheese not here) . The garnachas were also good an order gets you 8!!!. Good bang for your buck.Will be coming back for breakfast.“

“Best pupusas this side of the border. What I love about this place is that I never gotta ask for more salsa, generous portions. Great side street parking, we got really lucky to leave a conference early and stumbled upon this whole in the wall gem ?“

“The Pupusas were delicious not greasy at all. They taste freshly made. The horchata was also very good. I was impressed, andI don't mind waiting when i know that the food is freshly made! I would come back if we find ourselves in that area again. The service was also good.“

“Taqueria y Restaurant Los Amigos is a great local spot that offers authentic, homemade-style Mexican and Latin American food. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a comfortable neighborhood feel that makes you want to come back. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care, with generous portions and satisfying taste in every dish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and efficient, creating a smooth and pleasant dining experience. I especially enjoyed the variety on the menu and the overall value for the price. It’s the kind of place that feels genuine and reliable for a good, hearty meal. I would definitely recommend Taqueria y Restaurant Los Amigos and will gladly return again.“

“I've never been here before. I went here with my brother. We had sandwiches and dessert from The pastry area. Everything was delicious. The price was reasonable. The place was clean. The bathroom was clean. There is a very cute little history area in the back of the restaurant. All in all it was a five star experience.“

“toda la comida y las pupusas están deliciosas mñn también los frescos están buenisimos son naturales☺😍😘😘“

“The BEST in Sherman Oaks..Great Owner ..Mr..Wilson. .... Breakfast and Lunch ..Stars 🤩 Come And Go . He's Been There for Decades...👍🏽❤️🙏🏽“

“Great quality food. We love how it elevates Salvadorean cuisine to next level. 🤤🤤🤤“

“El personal super amable , las pupusas y el atol de elote delicioso !! Hemos ido varias veces y siempre son tan serviciales !! Muchas gracias 😊“

“Best pupusas we have had in some time. They are big, delicious and affordable! Drinks were good too. Great customer service. We even ordered extras to go! If you want some delicious pupusas this is definentely the spot! Thanks L.A.Pupusa House! The photo does not do it justice this was already after we started ;)“

“1st time here. Chose it for their 4.5 rating and "A" Food Inspection rating. The curtido was a bit spicy but enjoyable. Pupusas had a toasty outside and enough cheese. Empanadas de platano were great and half the price of other places. Horchata had a pleasant flavor. I would return“

“Food is absolutely delicious. They have a variety of food selections to choose from. Guatemalan, El Salvadoran and Mexican fusion choices. The staff and cooks are very kind, informative and welcoming. Definitely coming back and recommending.“

“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.“

“Good spot for a quick bit or a full meal. I stop like ritual every morning for my pan con frijoles/huevos/creso duro, can't go wrong. The food is delicious and the girls are nice, not mean like other places I've gone. I think it is a spot that is underrated, been in a corner, no parking lot. Feels cozy. Like one of those little spots, you go in El Salvador and get surprised.“

“AMAZING pupusas, they’re even great reheating them the next day. And such lovely ladies working at this stand! Always a fun and lighthearted vibe, definitely worth checking out! There can be a small wait since they’re so popular, but you can call ahead to order if you’re in a rush.“

“Ven y disfruta con toda tu familia de una auténtica comida salvadoreña“

“The Pupusas Were very tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Will defintely return...“

“muy excelente servicio, el lugar es agradable la comida no se diga en especial la sopa de gallina india, pero para los k hallan tenido la oportunidad de ir tendran su platillo preferido, 100% recomendable.“

“ES EL ÚNICO RESTAURANT SALVADOREÑO QUE DE VERDAD COCINAN AUTENTICA COMIDA SALVADOREÑA. EL SERVICIO Y LA ATENCIONES SON EL MEJOR. NO LO CAMBIÓ POR NINGUN OTRO.“

“Un Lugar Para Pasarlo De Lo Mejor Con Amigos Y Tomar La Copa!! Buena Musica y Karaoke🎇🎇🙂!!“

“Delicious food and good service“

“todos sus platos son exquisitos lo único que no me gustó es ver que la señora como le gritó a sus trabajadoras deberían de tener más cuidado en eso por que es feo ir a comer y ver como les gritan“

“Biggest thing to know is that is cash only. The place is very compact, but homey.
Good food, and well seasoned. Only issue was how expensive it was. Parking is a little tough, but worth it for a little piece of Central America here in LA. Posting the latest menu updates circa 09/2024“

“Everything is so amazing about this place, im being looking for the right salvadorean restaurant for more then a year when I work in Los Angeles and I was always very disappointed with the food..... Noe and his wife welcome us and make us feel like at home, and the food was spectacular for a very fare price. Eve my Co worker from Ecuador was so pleased with this salvadoran restaurant. Thank you for this place.

Sincerely
Angel“

“Perfect Salvadoran experience. If you have gone to Salvadoran restaurants, you know most are modest in the way they look inside, and this is no exception. Several small to medium tables in a single room. Most of the food is prepared when you order it so be prepared for a little wait. We had pupusas and an order of yuca con chicharrón. The revuelta and queso con loroco were perfect as well as the curtido and salsa de tomate. Two pupusas and I was stuffed!

Now, they do offer filling combinations that I had never seen anywhere else (I've been eating pupusas for over 50 years). I decided to try the shrimp pupusa. A couple of bites and I knew that was a mistake and I would never be ordering that again. It's just not a taste I expect in a pupusa, and nothing improved it. This is NOT a deal breaker of going to eat there. Just know that if you select from this extended menu, these are not typical of true Salvadoran pupusas.

No alcohol/alcoholic beverages served. So if you want a beer, get the food as takeout.

This is a definite must try if you are in the area.“

“Very good food and services“

“one of my favorite local spots for pupusas the service has always been super friendly.“

“La mariscada y Plato Mixto“

“Las Pupusas revueltas y de chicharrón y queso con Orozco y el salpicón está el Super deliciosos 💯🇸🇻♥️“

“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.“

“The pupusas are AMAZING! I’ve driven passed this restaurant plenty of time decided to come in today and I’m so happy I did! They have a deal, 3 pupusas with a drink for 12 bucks! In this economy?? If you want delicious food come here!“

“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“

“La mariscada y Plato Mixto“

“I love this little but great restaurant, pupusas and seafood are delicious in general al dishes they serve are rich in flavors, I saw many people complained about the old lady the owner,That depends on how the customers treat each other or how they spoke to her. Both she and the people who work with her are very kind and helpful. I have known that restaurant forever and I still like the food like the first time I went to eat there.“

“We met with friends at this restaurant for dinner. my friend recommended this restaurant. Well, it was very successful. The crew welcomed us with a smile and we had a fantastic feeling. The meal was delicious. We enjoyed every moment and we will visit this place again. Recommended.“

“So yummy!My parents are Guatemalan and used to take me to a lot of central American restaurants growing up. So glad I came across this restaurant. I ordered the Salvadorean breakfast and it reminded me of what I grew up eating at home. So worth it!P.s. they only take cash!“

“great food and customer service is good the waitresses are great definitely would recommend 👌“

“Very nice staff, fairly quick service, great food. Although I will say, I've had a bit of inconsistency with dishes like the taquitos dorados in how they're prepared. I'm mexican, I'm not sure if it's a central American thing to add radish and cucumber on top of this dish, although the first time they were big slices, so I simply removed them myself but the second time it was finely diced so be aware that dished with a lot of preparation could vary a bit from time to time. That being said, the pupusas as amazing! My favorite is the chicharon con queso, I'm a big guy, and I'm honestly good with one, although I wouldn't mind 3!“

“Don't come here and expect valet parking. Park in the rear.Don't come here and expect a concierge. Walk to the front and open the door.Don't come here and expect a waitress. Announce yourself and sit down.Don't come here and expect some fancy restaurant. Appreciate the humble ambiance.Don't come here and expect the food to come in the blink of eye. Do bring a friend and converse while the food is prepared.Don't come here expecting to use your overpriced phone or plastic to pay for the meal. Bring some cold hard cash.Come here to enjoy some of the best food you will ever have. The dish soup is just amazing. The beans just perfect“

“Came here for the breakfast special that comes with 2 pancakes, eggs, sausage and hash-browns.
The hash-browns were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Pancakes were super yummy. The bean and cheese pupusa was delicious as well. Everything was super yummy and I can’t wait to come back.“