Maria's Cafe & Restaurant Inc.

I found out about this place through the owner’s daughter on TikTok. I always said if I was in the area I’d stop by! Today was the day and my, my, my! It was so delicious!! I got the tacos dorado and 2 pupusas (bean and cheese) SO SO SO good. Generous portions so I got to eat it throughout the day. I cannot wait to return!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

AMAZINGGGGGGG 30/10 loved it staff extremely respectful food AMAZING clean just chefs kiss

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had brunch on a Sunday with some friends. Our waiter was very kind and attentive, the food was in really good sizable portions and it was prized very fairly.

Will definitely be back again! It was a wonderful experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to stop in for dinner! The owners daughter was very welcoming and helpful and my daughter loved meeting her daughters! Food was great and service was friendly and well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

With an El Salvadoran inspired menu, Maria's offers authentically prepared food, good service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Very basic booths and tables so it's very casual dining. I truly enjoyed my meal and the overall experience. Recommended.

I always have an incredible meal at Maria's! We love the pupusas and the chips are our favorites in the area! We will keep coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The tacos were delicious and a decent value and variety. There's a lot more on the entrée section of the menu. Tamarindo is cold, balanced and fresh. Cozy and comfortable spot. Gracias

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re looking for authentic Salvadoran food, this is the spot!!! Food was delicious and their service was amazing, Margaritas are pricey but worth it!! I’d go back to experience this kind of service!

This is the second time that I have had issues with this place, I have stopped going there since one time I order to go, and when I was at home ready to eat my food on the cabbage for the pupusas I found a fake nail, then this time we did dine in and my daughter's dish was chicken breast and the chicken was uncooked so dangerous, don't get ne wrong the girls are super nice but they need to be aware of what they do in the kitchen

Great little authentic spot got pupusas (a little small from what I got other places) still great flavor and the lengua tacos are the real deal came with rice and beans and these little peppers that had the perfect amount of spice for me. A tad pricey but very good food

I’m in love with Maria and her pupusas,the best I’ve ever had,and I’ve had quite a few.😊😊😋😋Unfortunately not a fan of the rest of the menu out of what I sampled.

I went for dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant's atmosphere was disappointing. The place was very dark, illuminated by Christmas lights only, and played very loud music. The dark space, loud music, and sparce patronage gave the overall impression of a lonely bar, not a cafe or restaurant. The server was very friendly, helpful, and attentive, so I rate the service highly. I ordered the birria tacos and chicken milanesa. The milanesa was excellent, the tacos and black beans were just OK, the birria consume was spicy but lacking flavor, and the rice was unseasoned and uninteresting. Overall, the food was mixed between great and uninspired.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 4

Hidden gem alert!
I don’t usually venture past Wheaton Mall when I’m in the area, but today I’m so glad I did. I stopped by Maria’s and got to try their bean and cheese pupusas and plantain empanadas—and wow, what an experience.

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and treated amazingly by the cashier. The place was spotless, which is always a huge plus in my book.

Now, let’s get into the food. The pupusas were great—classic, flavorful, and hit all the right notes. But let me tell you… the plantain empanada stole the show. This was authenticity at its finest! The homemade taste was unmatched, and honestly, I haven’t found anything like it in this area.

If you’re looking for a spot with next-level authentic flavors, Maria’s is the place. I’ll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Plantain Empanada

Many Hot! 😍😍😍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Received warm welcome walking in. The staff quickly did the checking and explained the ingredients of the sweet empanada and pupusa. While waiting, found they having interesting table settings for El Salvador and holiday season as well. The sweet empanada was warm and tasted great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Empanada, Plantain Empanada