Salvadoran Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

“The pupusas were perfect! Just as I remember eating them as a child in the Mission. Lovely memories were brought back eating pupusas with my daughter and grandsons.“

“The food is fantastic. Wonderful service.“

“Another incredible restaurant in San Francisco. The Mole here is one of the best we've ever had, full stop. The portions are immense, and I can say that this is full on "home cookin'". I also want to point out how patient and gracious the staff was with our questions, and our broken spanish. Breakfast here is really a treat!“

“Well I came in about 12:40. The place was empty. I ordered pupusas revueltas and tamal salvadoreño. Today they did not have the Regia beer that I love, but Pacifico is okay. Pupusas are great with Curtido and salsa. Authentic taste is so satisfying, reminds me of grandma's cooking. Tamales were delicious and fresh. The dining room was empty but I saw people come in and order to go. I ate so fast it was soooo yummy. Oh yes I almost forgot, it's cash only!“

“Friendly service and tasty, home cooked flavors served in a relaxed atmosphere. I wandered in here after seeing the food images on Google and I was glad i did. A variety of dishes to fill large appetites are available, as well as smaller, individual items to try on their own. The dough used in the tamales was remarkably fluffy, moist, and light“

“We ordered pupusas, plantains and beans with cream. Very good. Flat Salvadoran flavor. The place is clean and the atmosphere is calm.
The only problem is finding parking...and it took them a little while to serve us...otherwise it would be 5 stars.

Parking: We had to park about half a kilometer away...I couldn't find anything nearby.“

“One of my favorites! Great Chile Verde! Pork SO flavorful and satisfying. Miss their Chile Colorado, wish they'd bring it back! Great home-style service, easy take out or eat in. Parking can be tough at peak times, but oh well, definitely worth the occasional inconvenience. Everything is delicious, perfect rice and beans, great chips! Highly, highly recommend!“

“This is my new favorite Salvadorian restaurant in San Francisco. The food is super good at a reasonable price. Great music. And amazing customer service. I love the ambiance of this place. It's definitely a hidden gem.If you're ever in town, I recommend stopping by.“

“I went there for lunch and the tacos were so crispy and so full of meat. They were so good season just right the food is excellent there the place is not that big and parking may be a challenge, but it’s worth it. The hospital is directly across the street, so there is parking And there’s also parking garage by the hospital, but you would have to walk but the food is worth it.“

“steak salad, Tilapia, pupusa, beef soup, their breakfast.“

“Muy buena comida, y las pupusas muy ricas. Pero como una pequeña observación en mi opinión la mesa que está al final en frente del sanitario sería de mucha ayuda si ponen una pequeña división de madera o de otro material porque cada vez que entra y sale alguien del sanitario,a veces se siente mal olor , imagínate!! y estás comiendo y sintiendo ese mal olor. Cómo que se quitan las ganas de comer.“

“Restaurante Familiar! Has really great, pupusas. Plus their rice and beans are. Really good as well.“

“buena comida las pupusas una delicia“

“Nice place. I came here with my friend and she shared her atol de elote drink with me and I’ve never had it before and at first I was taken back because of the elote but it was so good. I loved the pupusa de revuelta and will probably order from her again.“

“Good atmosphere, the waiters are friendly and welcoming, good location, lots of variety in the dishes for my 3 Star Michelin ???

Vegetarian options: In salty corn atol pupusas mix

Kid-friendliness: Pupusas fries with corn atol tomato sauce

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry to the premises and adequate care for the elderly“

“todo está súper riquisimo 😋“

“Olivio’s is an underrated hidden gem in SF.

This is an authentic Salvadoran/Mexican spot tasty, affordable food and some beverages. It’s bare bones & and in the Tendernob area of the SF, which is a sketchy area but has some of the best food in the city. It seems most people order takeover or delivery. It doesn’t appear they offer dine-in options anymore as there’s always a sign outside saying “para llevar” aka to-go, but I’ll double check on this for accuracy .

I’m a fan of their bean & rice pupusas and complementary fermented cabbage salad called curtido. They have also yummy fried plantains. I also recommend their Salvadoran style Horchata. I look forward to try to their beef soup next time.

Their owner seems pleasant, humble, hard working and appreciative of business. If you don’t want to venture in the Tenderloin area, don’t let that stop you from trying Olivio’s, they are available for delivery on DoorDash! Highly recommended.“

“The pupusas are really good and panes con pollo chicken sandwich salvadorean style ❤️❤️💙💙“

“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“

“I have to say the Pupusas here are the BEST I'VE TASTED!! Just the right amount of masa (not too thick) and Cheese, soooooo yummy!!!! Oh and the Rice and Beans , so flavorful !! I'll definitely be coming back!!“

“Relaxing patio and close to accessibility to ? train and without going so far from the mission district and Valencia Street

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space in the special patio restaurant. And inside the restaurant.

Wheelchair accessibility: First restaurant entrance table for wheelchair ? ?️“

“Went today for lunch and had an amazing experience… I was craving pupusas badly, ended up getting it plus another plate with chicarrón and yuca and it was fire!First time I try a salvadorian plate that blew my mind and taste.Bathroom was clean, atmosphere was great!Also attention was amazing! Very kind and always checking on you! Loved this place!Definitely coming back!“

“muybonito rica comida byena atension muy familiar muy axesible muy ermoso lugar“

“TLDR: huge pupusas and friendly serviceWe ordered the best burger in the mission and a zucchini pupusa. The burger seasoning was distinctly Central American with the spices but it was a little overcooked for me. The pupusa was pretty big and very flavorful and packed with ingredients. They also gave us free chips and salsa… the salsa was fuego! Service was very nice, quick and efficient“

“I love your food , but last Sunday 8-28-22 I was so disappointed we waited 45 minutes for our food, when we arrive there was only on table with Costumers , in the hall restaurant ,I don't know why we waited so long“

“And the waitress really friendly!“

“I ordered the daily special which is 2 pupusas and a chicken broth and the chicken didn't taste good... It tasted like chicken reheated in the microwave.
The delicious pupusas.
I haven't tried the entire menu.
But if the pupusas are original then the rest is delicious ?

Vegetarian options: There are options

Kid-friendliness: It is a family restaurant“

“food is great, the wait is not all that badd. well worth the wait..“

“Friendly neighborhood establishment with great food. Always fresh and delicious!!!“

“This place is always my favorite to have a hen soup with its respective grilled hen and with its tortillas fresh from the griddle. and without missing their respective beer. The very friendly waiters are always aware of something that one needs. The place is small but very nice. and Generally they sometimes close an hour earlier than expected.“

“Authentic Mexican restaurant. Had the pupusas, Carne Asadas and chips. The Pupusas were delicious and filling. The salsa that came along with the chips was really refreshing, one of the best salsas I’ve had. Carne Asadas was flavourful and portion was huge. Prices are affordable as well 👍🏼“

“Everything hits the spot. While not everything is perfect the food is amazing and rememiscant of El Salvador, the food is very rich. The music is perfect Julio Iglesias and the TV plays soccer.

I feel like this is the homeliest and most relaxing of the Salvadorian eateriesnand the basics are well done here.“

“todo muy rico , las pupusas están muy ricas , y la botana es todo un manjar 100% recomendado y garantizado , tienen un excelente servicio y muy buena atención al cliente 👌💯“