Salvadoran Restaurants near Pasadena, CA

“This was my first time here. I’ve seen and driven by this place for years. I ordered a Torta, half asada and half Al pastor, it was really good, I enjoyed it. I also got a Pepino con Piña agua fresca, it was also really good. The downside is that their menu doesn’t have any prices listed, so you’re surprised by the total when they tell you it.“

“very good food good service“

“Ariana is great, fantastic customer service and great attitude, she makes you feel welcome, we order pupusas and the carne asada plate with shrimp both plates were delicious, we were so happy to stop by I took some empanadas to go, I’ll let you know how they were?I tried the empanadas they were delicious!! I got 2 of custard.

Parking: They have parking in the back of the store.“

“very good food good service“

“Great food and welcoming staff.“

“Deliciosa comida oaxcaqueña. Recien hecha... como que comes en casa. Felicidades!!!“

“My first time eating Salvadorean food, and I couldn't have chosen a better restaurant :). The food was very delicious and abundant for a great price, and the waitress was so kind. The drinks are also very noteworthy. Highly recommend the ensalada 🍎🥭“

“Every single plate I had is been delicious 😋“

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

“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!“

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

“The best Pupusas I ever had! (Don't tell my wife) $3 each?! Are you kidding me! I tried pork beans and cheese, beans and cheese, cheese and Jalapeño and Asada. All were hot and juicy and incredible but surprisingly I liked the cheese and Jalapeño best. I mean "queso" and Jalapeño of course.
Cash only.
Bring a dirty car. ??“

“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.“

“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.“

“The plate that I order was "mar y tierra" I was completely satisfied with the amount of food. the plates include : chicken, stake, beans, rice, salad, asparagus and shrimp with vegetables on top a souce. The food was well cooked also the quality of service was excellent. I recommend this plate“

“The chipillin tamales w beans were warm n soft n the pupusa was cheesy n brownly crisped so nicely. I could feel the luv in the food u kno . The guy at the register described diff dishes on the menu w sm care n brought out salsa n 2 types of hot sauce w the cabbage :9 also the Salvadoran horchata was so good, it’s nuttier n earthier n less sweet . All for $13 . Felt like a warm hug :~)“

“Love the Place, Will join again“

“Some of the best pupusas I’ve had. This place is a great little whole in the wall spot with amazing food. We happened to stumble upon it and it made our day. They make you feel so welcome and we tried everything from the pupusas, siete mares, tacos and burritos. This spot is a must try!“

“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 tamales! Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“All I can say is that this place is BOMB. They have EVERYTHING you can think of. From Smoothies, jugos naturales to dessert and hot food. I got the caldo de res con tortillas hechas a mano and it was delicious. I'll definitely come back.“

“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“

“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.“

“Outside seating ambiance was amazing“

“I'm not Salvadorian, but I love Salvadorian foods. This restaurant makes me even more of a pupusa-lover. Since I don't know Spanish, the Google translator helps me to communicate with the employees. But I even love it. Definitely, more often I will come back to order my dinner from this restaurant!

Wheelchair accessibility: Park rear with handicap placard, and there is wheelchair accessible entrance.“

“OMG! Thee BEST pupusas Ive ever eaten! The curtido & salsa that goes with this dish is so tasty, make sure u order XTRA to put on top. Not becuz they give u a small portion, becuz it's so yummy delicious, your gonna definitely wanna pack it on your pupusas. A must try if u enjoy pupusas! But parking is not ideal. So bring a friend to jump off your car to get order to go, while u spin the block.“

“Buenisima comida se que les encantara �� la atención es excelente � y las meseras estan hermosas jajajaja �“

“Atención cordial super amable. Deliciosa comida insuperable y en plato grande, los precios súper económicos. Para combatir el calor pida una refrescante kola champán heladita. Pantalla inmensa de televisión. En el interior del local pueder ver maceteros de plantas muy bien conservadas. Para la vista al exterior calle Hill hay una ventana grande y la puerta principal. Te encantará.“

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

“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“

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

“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.“

“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 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“

“la comida siempre esta de lo mejor tambien muy bien servicio..good customer service and excellent quality of food..best salvadorian restaurant..mi favorito la sopa de gallina es the best tambien las pupusas,mojarras,camarones,platanos,ensalada de frutas y todo lo que venden..gracias por siempre entregarme su servicio y buena comida..el dueño es oscar muy humilde persona..bendiciones“

“the pupusas and bistec encebollado are my favorite!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️lo mejor de lo mejor. 😍😍😍“

“Delicious pupusas and cozy atmosphere! Respectful, professional and very pleasant service. You can use the Jukebox for your favorite music as well as watch your favorite sports on the two screens. Family atmosphere, delicious Salvadoran food and food from other countries. Irenes's Restaurant example of mutilbodybuilding! We invite you and your precious family.“

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

“Sweet staff and slay prices, breakfast plate with the plátanos and huevos rancheros were good but lowkey would skip out on the pupusas, the one I go the mass was so thick and lowkey not that good. Horchata was okay, kind of nutty, I would opt out for Jamaica next time if possible.“

“AWESOME GREAT NICE PLACE“

“I’ve tried Salvadorian food at various places, but this restaurant is by far the best. The quality of the food is amazing, with reasonable prices and excellent service. They’ve also recently remodeled, making the space bigger and more modern, which adds to the overall experience.
I highly recommend this place“

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

“The food is good and the staff is always friendly“

“Yuca con chicharrón es muy delicioso 😋 todo“

“Food is delicious! Cash or Zelle only. My favorite dish is desayuno tipico! Plenty of parking in the area. People keep complaining about the prices in the reviews but damn if yall can't afford good food stay home. I've been coming here for years. Pupusas are the best I've had in Los Angeles. If you like authentic salvadorian food I would Highly recommend!“

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

“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!“