Balompié is a not so hidden gem in the mission. It has apparently been in the same spot of almost 30 years and somehow this is my first time visiting them. I went here because I wanted pupusas and I was not disappointed. Their pupusas were very tasty and a lot less greasy than some of the pupusas I've had at other places... And the server, Evaline(not sure if that's how you spell it) was very friendly. I will definitely recommend this place and I will return
perdomon42
My dad went to the restaurant waited for around 10 minutes and a family walked in and they immediately got service. It was a disappointing experience as the food is great. I was looking forward to brining my family there as the food is great. My dad felt discrimination based on the race. Management needs to train their servers better regarding discrimination.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jeovanna Soto
Best pupusas, delicious sangria and horchata. Good service Everytime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frijoles, Sauce
Chris Largent
This place is a must. The Pupusas are the best job town! The chorizo is also delicious and has just the right ratio of spices and fat. We usually get the Pupusa special and meat plate special to share. SO. GOOD!
The food is very good but the attention of the waiters is terrible. They don't ask, come forward, they just point at you as if they were little animals. They have to learn a lot about what it means to be a waiter.
Cel M
The pupusa taste was good, however they were soggy or I don't know if maybe less masa is being used but they would literally disintegrate when you pick them up. Typically this is my go to for Salvadorian food but the quality has definitely gone down. Don't think I will be ordering again
Food: 3
Lorna Lugo
the service was bad , the bathoom is dirty. the doors need to be clean. the food was ok
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Norma Ruiz
One of my two favorite places to get pupusas!! I recommend the Revueltas (mixed), with a side of plátano fritos con crema! You cannot go wrong! Fresh ingredients and made with so much care and love for patrons! The ambiance is nice, especially for futbol (soccer) fans!
Parking: Street parking on 18th street and 2 hour parking on Capp st
Food was excellent, one of the best Pupusas I have ever had.
Reason for one start is because they were trying to cheat and took no responsibility when called out for the error.
My friend and I only ordered 2 pupusas and a coke. And when it was time to pay the total came out around $14. I was a bit surprised and suspicious of the total. So I asked for the receipt.
I can't imagine how many people they have cheated because they only show the grand total and not the itemized total unless specifically asked for.
I noticed that the menu had pupusa listed to $4.75 wheras they charged me $5.25 each other for both of them.
Things got ever worse when I pointed it out and the server tried to play dumb and act like he did not know what I was talking about. This happened for solid 2 min and it seemed like we were arguing at this point. So I pointed it on the menu and showed him the difference.
I then asked him to fix it or make us an additional pupusa for the inconvenience whichever is easier. He replied "NO" in an aggressive and rude tone to which I responded "okay no problem, please fix it then."
He said okay but totally ignores us for about 20 minutes. So we get frustrated and decide to leave.
It wasn't the money which caused mental agony rather the aftermath of how we were treated which was infuriating.
They also charge you an additional 5% service transaction which is further taxed and tip is added on top of it. Not once was this mentioned to us.
ADVICE TO EVERYONE - ASK FOR ITEMIZED RECEIPT AND COMPARE IT TO THE MENUE PRICES.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Gerson Olmedo
I know this place for the last 15 years and the food amazing and when the owner takes your table you're in for an outstanding experience
Food: 5
Service: 4
carlos gonzalez
Good food ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricardo
On my time at the order line, the server stopped getting my order on site to answer the phone and I stayed steady 8 minutes for him to return to finish my order. Total lack of respect
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nidia arauz
Definitely highly recommended! Excellent Customer service. Pupusas lovers! Thank you guys! Thank you for the attention and quality food! Of course I'll come back here! You feel at home!
Shhhh it's a secret
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pupusas are very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Balompié is a not so hidden gem in the mission. It has apparently been in the same spot of almost 30 years and somehow this is my first time visiting them. I went here because I wanted pupusas and I was not disappointed. Their pupusas were very tasty and a lot less greasy than some of the pupusas I've had at other places... And the server, Evaline(not sure if that's how you spell it) was very friendly. I will definitely recommend this place and I will return
My dad went to the restaurant waited for around 10 minutes and a family walked in and they immediately got service. It was a disappointing experience as the food is great. I was looking forward to brining my family there as the food is great. My dad felt discrimination based on the race. Management needs to train their servers better regarding discrimination.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Best pupusas, delicious sangria and horchata. Good service Everytime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frijoles, Sauce
This place is a must. The Pupusas are the best job town! The chorizo is also delicious and has just the right ratio of spices and fat. We usually get the Pupusa special and meat plate special to share. SO. GOOD!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Platanos Fritos, Frijoles, Crema, Sauce
The food is very good but the attention of the waiters is terrible. They don't ask, come forward, they just point at you as if they were little animals. They have to learn a lot about what it means to be a waiter.
The pupusa taste was good, however they were soggy or I don't know if maybe less masa is being used but they would literally disintegrate when you pick them up. Typically this is my go to for Salvadorian food but the quality has definitely gone down. Don't think I will be ordering again
Food: 3
the service was bad , the bathoom is dirty. the doors need to be clean. the food was ok
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
One of my two favorite places to get pupusas!! I recommend the Revueltas (mixed), with a side of plátano fritos con crema! You cannot go wrong! Fresh ingredients and made with so much care and love for patrons! The ambiance is nice, especially for futbol (soccer) fans!
Parking: Street parking on 18th street and 2 hour parking on Capp st
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Platanos Fritos, Pupusas Revueltas, Frijoles, Sauce, Salsa
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was excellent, one of the best Pupusas I have ever had.
Reason for one start is because they were trying to cheat and took no responsibility when called out for the error.
My friend and I only ordered 2 pupusas and a coke. And when it was time to pay the total came out around $14. I was a bit surprised and suspicious of the total. So I asked for the receipt.
I can't imagine how many people they have cheated because they only show the grand total and not the itemized total unless specifically asked for.
I noticed that the menu had pupusa listed to $4.75 wheras they charged me $5.25 each other for both of them.
Things got ever worse when I pointed it out and the server tried to play dumb and act like he did not know what I was talking about. This happened for solid 2 min and it seemed like we were arguing at this point. So I pointed it on the menu and showed him the difference.
I then asked him to fix it or make us an additional pupusa for the inconvenience whichever is easier. He replied "NO" in an aggressive and rude tone to which I responded "okay no problem, please fix it then."
He said okay but totally ignores us for about 20 minutes. So we get frustrated and decide to leave.
It wasn't the money which caused mental agony rather the aftermath of how we were treated which was infuriating.
They also charge you an additional 5% service transaction which is further taxed and tip is added on top of it. Not once was this mentioned to us.
ADVICE TO EVERYONE - ASK FOR ITEMIZED RECEIPT AND COMPARE IT TO THE MENUE PRICES.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
I know this place for the last 15 years and the food amazing and when the owner takes your table you're in for an outstanding experience
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good food ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On my time at the order line, the server stopped getting my order on site to answer the phone and I stayed steady 8 minutes for him to return to finish my order. Total lack of respect
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Definitely highly recommended! Excellent Customer service. Pupusas lovers! Thank you guys! Thank you for the attention and quality food! Of course I'll come back here! You feel at home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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