Salvadoran Restaurants in Charlotte, NC

PUPUSA 503 Salvadoran Deli Salvadoran • $
850 Chancellor Park Dr C, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Corn Tamales and Plantains Empanadas
Super Pupusa with 2 Chicken Tamales
Pupusas Mixtas Cheese & Pork Rinds
Super Pupusa with Chicken Tamales
Sopa de Res Sopa de Pollo
Beans and Cheese Pupusas
Sopa De Pollo chkn Soup
Beans and Cheese Papusa
Pastelitos De Pollo
Papas Fritas Salvi

“La comida excelente el servicio excelente muy amables nos sentimos como en casa lo recomiendo al 💯 %“

4.6 Superb187 Reviews
Las Pupusas Deli Salvadoran • $
2615 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla Con Frijols Y Arroz
Pupusas Salvadoreñas
Empanadas De Piña
Butter Chicken
Carne Guisada
Pollo Tamales
Cheese Papusa
Carne Asada
Ensalada

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I stopped by Las Pupusas Deli near the Charlotte airport and had a great experience. The food was very authentic and full of flavor—exactly what you’d want from a solid Salvadoran spot.
Nothing fancy here, just keeping it real. Meals are served on paper plates, but that honestly adds to the authentic, no-frills vibe. If you’re expecting a high-end dining setup, this isn’t that, but if you want legit, tasty food at a great price, this is your place.
Prices were very reasonable, with most meals around the $15 range, and the portions were more than satisfying.
Highly recommend this spot to anyone in the Charlotte area looking for authentic Salvadoran food. Five stars all day.“

4.4 Superb68 Reviews
El Buen Gusto Salvadoran • $
410 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Yuca Con Chicharrón Cassava with Fried Pork Rind
Desayuno Típico Typical Breakfast
Desayuno Con Carne Steak Breakfast
3 Tacos De Asada 3 Steak Tacos
Pupusas de Loroco I Revueltas
Pupusas De Queso Con Loroco
Sopa De Res Beef Soup
Side Order Fries
Sopa De Gallina
Pupusa La Loca

“Buena comida, buen servicio.“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Restaurante Y Panaderia Salvadoreña Salvadoran • $
5724 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Chicken and Rice with Steamed Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Yuca Con Chicharon 1 Pupusa 1 Tamal de Elote
Ensalada Con Camarones A la Plancha
Pupusas De Chicharrón Con Queso
Deliciosa Variedad de Pan Dulce
Ensalada Con Pollo A la Plancha
Ensalada Regular Regular Salad
Waffle Eggs and Hash Browns
Eggs Toast and Hash Browns
Camarones Con Casamiento

“Cozy Salvadoran restaurant with authentic flavors and a welcoming vibe. The pupusas are freshly made, rich, and perfectly filled. Service is friendly but a bit slow during busy hours. Great spot to experience traditional dishes at a fair price.“

4.4 Superb51 Reviews
Pupuseria El Buen Sabor Salvadoran •
5699 Central Ave, Charlotte

“Buena comida, buen servicio.“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Cuzcatlan Restaurant Salvadoran • $
4800 Central Ave, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Pupusas De Loroco Con Queso
Rico Pollo Con Tajadas
Camarones A la Diabla
Yuca Con Chicharron
Pupusas Revueltas
Pupusas De Queso
Fajitas

“Muy delisioso!!! Love love love the people and the food.“

3.8 Good43 Reviews
Adamary's Restaurante Y Pupuseria Salvadoran • $
3100 Central Ave, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles Verdes O Rojos
Platanos Con Crema
Shrimp Fajitas
Chicken Tamale
Tacos de Tripa
Tacos Dorados
Caldo de Res
Torta Cubana
Casamiento
Quesadilla

“Pupusas were delicious! They also have a variety of food options on their menu. Awesome customer service. I will definitely be back.“

3.8 Good32 Reviews
Lempira Restaurant - South Blvd. Honduran • $$
5906 South Blvd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Pollo Con Tajadas De Plátano Verde Chicken with Green Plantain Slices
Fajitas De Pollo Chicken Fajitas
Carne Asada with Rice and Salad
Sopa De Mariscos Hondureña
Quesadilla de Carne Asada
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Tacos Mixtos Mixed Tacos
Carne Asada Salvadoreña
Carne Asada Salvadorena
Tajadas De Carne Asada

“un servicio incomparable“

4.2 Good165 Reviews
Bakery & Deli Salvadoreno Salvadoran • $
7209 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Pan Dulce
Popusas

“Varied Salvadoran food, good flavor and affordable prices

Parking: Small shopping center with enough parking

Kid-friendliness: There are no child seats, but it is a safe place to hang out with the family.

Wheelchair accessibility: Can you enter in a wheelchair?“

3.6 Good53 Reviews
La Cabana Restaurant Salvadoran • $
925 Eastway Dr, Charlotte

“Been eating since 2015 at least, first time Employe told me if you don’t speak Spanish don’t come back.. this is not English restaurant! should be addressed. We eat there all the time but this will not cut it“

3.4 Good16 Reviews
El Pulgarcito De America Latin American • $
4816 Central Ave, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Rica Mojarra Frita
Pupusas Revueltas
Tongue Tacos
Fajita Mixta
Seafood Soup

“If you’re looking for authentic Salvadoran food in Charlotte, El Pulgarcito De America on Central Ave is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming—simple, cozy, and focused on what really matters: great food and friendly service. It’s flavorful, affordable, and consistently satisfying.

The menu is packed with traditional favorites, but the standout dishes are definitely the pupusas—thick, handmade, and loaded with flavor. Whether you go for pork and cheese or try a combination plate with tamales and empanadas, everything is made fresh and comes in generous portions. The flan is also a must-try—rich, creamy, and the perfect way to end your meal.

The service is known for being kind and attentive, making you feel right at home whether it’s your first visit or your tenth.

Overall, El Pulgarcito De America is one of those places that might look modest from the outside but delivers big on taste and authenticity. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the Central Ave area.“

3.5 Good55 Reviews
Deli El Salvador Inc. Salvadoran • $
6903 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte

“Casual authentic Central American food. Always order the pupusas, but they have a hot bar with a daily selection of items with normally at least 3 meat dishes to choose from with the usual side items.

Vegetarian options: Vegetables, rice and beans, cheese pupusa, loroco pupusa, squash pupusas“

3.3 Good25 Reviews
Restaurante Deli La Union Salvadoran • $
7904 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte

“Las pupusas son Riquisimas 😋. Se las recomiendo. 👍🏽“

3.3 Good43 Reviews
El Sazón Latino Honduran • $
1501 West Blvd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Pupusas De Queso Con Frijoles Beans
Taco

“Tried this place because we were looking for something to eat in the area and WOW! We loved the tacos, pupusas, and especially the gorditas. I ended up ordering a to-go order of gorditas to have for lunch tomorrow at work. I could definitely see myself eating here at least once a week if we lived in the area lol.“

3.9 Good79 Reviews
Pan Salvadoreno Bakery •
4800 Central Ave, Charlotte

“(Translated by Google) I love Salvadoran bread, all of it is very tasty, good attention, you find all kinds, there is a variety, I recommend it(Original)Me encanta el pan salvadoreño toda esta m muy rico buena atención encuentras toda clase hay variedad se los recomiendo“

4 Good6 Reviews
Salvadoran Bakery Bakery • $
6127 The Plaza, Charlotte
3.1 Average22 Reviews
Pollo Royal Chicken • $
4517 N Tryon St, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Pollo Asado w Green Bananas
Roasted and Fried Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Arroz Con Pollo
Pollo Frito
Ensalada
Pupusas
Fries
Papas

“The place is very good and the ambience is amazing“

3.4 Good94 Reviews
Lempira Restaurant Honduran • $
7631 Sharon Lakes Rd, Charlotte

Customers` Favorites

Cóctel de Camarón Shrimp Cocktail
Colombian Dish
Bandeja Paisa
Steak

“I came at a very busy time but was able to get one of the last 2 tables available. I don't speak Spanish but the waitresses spoke English so no problems there. Got the Fajitas Mixtas. It was excellent! My waitresses were kind and checked on me from time to time and so I got excellent customer service. They had a pretty good sized menu with plenty of variety. A big TV on the wall silenced but on the sports channel. It was a pleasant dining experience.“

3 Average41 Reviews

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