Salvadoran Restaurants near Riverdale Park, MD

“A taqueria that is a hidden gem in this part of MD. I decided to try this spot based on the recommendation of local friend and was blown away by the quality of the food. The quality is on point and gives you that home made sensation and love. The taco portions are huge, way bigger than what you would typically expect.
This place is more of your hole in the wall kind of spot that serves amazing food. If you are feeling adventurous and want to experience some amazing Mexican food, give this place a try. Service is meh and decor is ok but the food makes up for it.“

“The pupusas are the best I’ve had in the area (I am a native El Salvadoran), they are not fried and use authentic cheese, lorocos, and Chicharrón from what I can tell.“

“Really enjoyed ! love the Papusas 😃“

“Delicious Food, Great Service ♥️✊“

“I love this place. The family fully operates this lively restaurant / bar and serves the best pupusas and my favorite lomo saltado- but don’t skip the steak tacos. Whatever mama marinates that steak in I end up having it 2-3 times a week. The micheladas are delicious too. Stop by this no frills venue from the 80’s for some laughs with the locals and industry folk who end their night here post shift. Love Judy’s and the staff.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic—especially the tacos and fajitas. The service was just as impressive: friendly, attentive, and fast. A great spot for anyone craving quality Mexican food with warm hospitality. Highly recommend!“

“My son and I visited El Golfo Restaurant last weekend. The staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful with reviewing the menu options. Our meals were generously sized and delicious. Live music was playing and a nice addition to the atmosphere. We would highly recommend this authentic and reasonably priced restaurant.“

“Food is fantastic! Highly recommend!“

“buen ambiente y sabrosa toda su comida“

“Great food right by my office . Will be back again“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Wasn’t expecting such delicious Salvadoreño food here. We ordered the papusas revueltas and the tacobirria. The papusas were good, but as my husband said, the tacobirria was a banger. It had a crunchy exterior bursting with juicy, flavorful birria and the best cheese pulls. Absolutely mouthwatering. We also got a horchata based off of previous reviews and it did not disappoint. Perfectly balanced, light and sweet without being overpowering. The atmosphere was cute with great music playing. We had a great experience here.“

“Super recomendado, la atención personalizado la gente muy amable la comida deliciosa 😋 un 10 de 10 el servicio de catering fue wow, las quesadillas y empanadas fue un éxito con los invitados.Ojo no suelo hacer review pero ellos se lo merecen“

“Wow this restaurant was amazing! Located in the heart of DC, it’s easy to get here by bus or metro. The menu was very diverse with many Mexican, Italian and Salvadoran options. I chose to get the Camarones ala parrilla (grilled shrimp) and a Pupusa de queso (cheese pupusa). You could tell this is authentic the food is from the taste. The staff was also quite helpful. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely go back!“

“Absolutely delicious. They even had plant based pupusas which I hadn’t even heard of before lol. And they were delicious (vegan cheese and sausage). My husband had the regular cheese pupusas with spinach and said they were also perfect. We would most definitely go here again“

“The chicken (hen) was delicious and fresh. I got it grilled and it was on point. The place feel cosy and family oriented. 100% recommended.“

“Absolutely LOVE this place!!! The restaurant itself is really cute. The owners are very friendly and helpful. My favorite part about the pupusas are that they are filled with flavor and it's not to much dough/bread carbs. Delicious 😋❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious food and very friendly people. The manager recognizes people and is attentive. The only bad thing is that they no longer sell desserts like they used to. The soups are not that good but I recommend the pupusas and meat. It is good to eat both alone and with the family.“

“Amazing pupusas!“

“Best Spanish food around laurel and Columbia, so much to offer too!“

“Hands down best tacos every time!! Everyone I bring says the same. All of the food is good. They are very nice and welcoming. Excellent customer service. Even helped me with my Spanish! Today while getting my car washed I made an order and forgot to go back and get my food and went to back to work. Hours later I remembered on my way home and went back, we laughed and my food was still warm and delicious when I got home...hate I moved from across the street to 20 minutes away. Delicious and worth it!
*Also the tacos were perfect when I got them, the avocado and toppings slid off while I was driving. I originally was sharing the pic w/ a friend who also love their tacos.“

“Well this place is widely known for their tacos and unbelievable pupusas. I’ve been here several times and will be back. Got the quesadilla today along with tacos and such. Always a hit. The staff is nice, patient, and there’s typically a line.“

“buna.comida hi.buena.atencion“

“Un excelente comida se lo recomiendo“

“I had breakfast here this morning during our District 47 meeting, and it was an excellent experience! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The staff made sure everyone was taken care of with a smile.

The food was absolutely amazing, fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Everything we ordered was delicious, and you can tell they take pride in both the quality of their food and the experience they provide. The owners are amazing.

If you're looking for authentic Salvadoran cuisine, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend El Viajero Restaurant. I'll definitely be back!“

“Es un lugar espectacular! La dueña es un amor! Tengo 15 años de visitarlos y el servicio es excepcional!“

“I’ve come with my family from maryland to visit a fellow family member, we started to look online a restaurant that we could order from and came across them. I’m very satisfied with the food, the people at front were great and friendly, it truly felt welcoming. I would totally recommend this place to eat some wonderful Pupusas, ones that truly feel that they came from El Salvador. I will definitely be visiting again!“

“Is this the best pupuseria in Laurel? For me, YES!

I placed a take out order, I got the beans and cheese pupusas. It was a long wait but the outcome was UHMAZING! The pupusas were stuffed to the max, love that! I got a free Horchata on the house cuz of the long wait so that was nice. Everyone was very friendly!

Would come again!“

“i eat here twice a week at least, i’m hooked on the street tacos & street corn 🤩 customer service is always great as well“

“Birra tacos and the agua fresca is super delicious.“

“This taco spot is in the back of a small convenience store. It's got a homey vibe that makes you feel like you're eating in a friend's kitchen. The tacos are delicious and made with fresh ingredients, and the prices are nice (what you would expect). It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, or if you stop by the store and have a bit of an appetite for some good tacos.“

“buen servicio buena comida“

“The food is amazing, if you want the best here is the place. Scott“

“Amables atentas experiencias buena“

“I purchased 2 chicken, cheese and bean pupuses and they were delish 😋 I met a man there whom told me the pupuses were the best and that I would be back...he was right heading there shortly before they close🤗 Also I don't speak Spanish but the staff understood exactly what I wanted! Wait time was minimal🙏🏾🙌🏾👍🏾😋“

“sus pupusas deliciosas y excelente atención“

“Great tamales and pupusas. I live in the area and have eaten here a few times and am always satisfied. Got three tamales recently and thought they were excellent. They make them fresh everyday Just finished my pupusas and they were delicious, rice and beans on the side; also delicious and flavorful. I read a one star review that said the place is dirty and the food isn’t good. I totally disagree, and think that that assessment is totally off base based on my experience. It’s cash only here and they don’t speak English fyi.“

“First time here service was great server would great she would check up on us food was well season and tasty. We love eating at place that offer pichers of margarita and this place makes it just perfect.

Vegetarian options: Beans , rice , salad, just a few things that I can see of the top of my head

Kid-friendliness: Don't have kids but there were a lot of families here when dinning.“

“excellent pupusas and tacos!😋😋😋“

“Here one of the best salvadorian food Very friendly, food came out on time My family enjoyed the food so much Very highly recommend See you soon for the mondongo soup“

“Some of the best pupusas I’ve ever had, the epitome of the perfect pupusa, cheesy, fluffy and delicious. Freshly made and really hot off the grill, loved the lettuce and sauce on the side as well. Highly recommend. The pina juice was good too.“

“I tried the pollo con tajadas at Marcela’s Chicken and it was really good! 🍗🍌 The chicken was flavorful and the tajadas were the perfect complement. The portion was filling, and the whole plate had that comforting Honduran/Latin American taste that makes you want to come back for more.

If you’re craving pollo con tajadas, I definitely recommend giving Marcela’s Chicken a try. 🇭🇳🔥 I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of their menu!“

“Good food good people“

“excellent aptitude ,,,,%%$$$$$$$$$$$$=“

“Super traditional restaurant. Pupusas are out of control! My favorite is chicharron con queso (pork with cheese), but with frijoles (beans) is great too. Soap de res is definitely recommended. All in all, great lunch place with very reasonable prices - $13 per dish.“

“Love their breakfast, you can customize your eggs(rancheros , sunny side up, scrambled ect) comes with plantains , cheese & rice or beans or both (casamiento). . Their pupusas are really good. Their fried chicken is also really good. Horchata is very good too! They mostly have a 15-20 min wait time for you food but that’s normal.“