Salvadoran Restaurants near College Point, NY

“Hello , I dared to give this review just so the restaurant gets better . Attention was great , the atmosphere was pleasant , most of the food was good but the tostones , patacones : they were from the frozen section of the super . They were not fresh , they were stale and quite flavorless . A restaurant should always offer fresh food , doing otherwise is a disrespect to the customer. This is not the first restaurant in college point that offers frozen stale fried green plantains . I have experienced this in many Latino restaurants . Strangely do You know where the patacones are always fresh : At the college point Chinese restaurants . So owner make a note and tell your cook to stop being lazy .“

“delicious food amazing fresh fruit drinks!!“

“Delicious food, Very nice and comfortable place.“

“Amazing food! Although I ordered takeout this restaurant serves the best chips with guac hands down in all of NYC! the churrasco steak was 4/5 just because I was expecting a different taste but the steak was juicy nevertheless the rice and beans tasted really good. Other reviews are probably fake because my food tasted just fine I have nothing bad to say concerning this resteraunt definitely be ordering delivery again sometime soon“

“Muy buena comida y buen servicio“

“They are the best pupusas outside of El Salvador that I’ve ever had.

The curtido is fantastic.

Pupusas are fresh, and super tasty. My favorites are the Pumpkin Flower and Huitlacoche. Great place if you’re a vegetarian, and the meat options are also fantastic.

Now, they sell a really good horchata. And the large horchata is HUGE. A steal for 7 bucks (in NYC).“

“Delicious, authentic, Salvadoran food. Anything I’ve ordered from here has been fresh and tasty, including, of course, all of the seafood & pupusas (my favorite is the zucchini + cheese). Classic, neighborhood joint, with very friendly staff, support!“

“Always a wonderful experience. It feels like you are walking in to a Family members house. A wonderful warm feeling of comfort, amd the popusas de chicharron con queso are GREAT! Don't forget to try the tamal de elote. Delicious dessert!“

“son las mejoress si las recomiendo“

“I have had a CANGREJOFONGO. It is mashed fried green plantain with crab meat. It tasted very well. No other place nearby makes this. It is prepared from scratch. It may take a while. The taste is worth the wait.I have had 3 pupusas with cheese and loroco. The tomatoe sauce has a great taste. The curtido also tastes good.I have also had a beef soup. This is so well cooked. The meat fell off the bone. They offered green hot sauce but it was not needed.I will continue coming here. They also do deliveries.“

“Well, I speak for myself and my daughter, we really enjoyed it when we went to El Salvador.

Kid-friendliness: Well, the place is very safe for neither and the environment is the same. And there are chairs for the children

Wheelchair accessibility: Completely wheelchair accessible“

“❤️ everything there Foods amazing Services amazing Everything amazing“

“I enjoy the food and environment“

“Good Salvadoran flavor, their typical dishes really taste like our land. The pupusas here are delicious and well done!
I think that the atmosphere and appearance of the place needs to be improved as it seems a little run down in appearance. The place could use a makeover to elevate its category, but I must emphasize that the food is definitely very good.“

“I was here once when someone took me, I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop in; I couldn’t remember what I tried last time so I got Tostadas.
I do NOT do reviews but this food was so good I need them to have more recognition! The pork was so juicy and flavorful , all the toppings tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned PLEASE stop buy because I couldn’t believe they weren’t packed I enjoyed my meal and hope to try more there“

“I’m sure everything here is good but the corn tortilla quesadillas are so great they’re all I order. I’m a world-class eater but can’t quite finish off the platter with three quesadillas! Res en adobo, chorizo, pastor are all consistently great filling options. Nice people, no frills decor.“

“I called in for papusas and got a variety to try! I loved every single one but can highly recommend the papusas with pork and beans; it is definitely my new favorite dish. The wait was about 15 minutes after I called to place my order, which was not bad at all. The owner was very kind and gave us a slice of pizza to try for free, which was good as well. Overall, great experience, and I will be coming back soon!“

“I've been to a lot of Salvadoran Restaurants and El Vicentino is my favorite. The Carne asada was juicy and flavorful, the natural drinks were authentic, service was amazing, ambiance was clean and colorful. family friendly environment....I could go on and on... but it's better you just try it yourself to see what I'm talking about 👍 🇸🇻 🇺🇸“

“Hands down this place gets all the stars!!! The food was out of this world, very authentic, you can tell it’s family owned, family recipe which tells me it’s all made with love.I walked in and was greeted by all of the staff. I already knew I wanted from the hot buffet, but I’m terrible with ordering food in any kind of authentic restaurants because I can’t say anything Spanish. I also was ordering in a confusing way because I just didn’t know how else to say what I wanted but the woman who helped me was fantastic! She was beyond patient with me and laughing and made me feel comfortable and not like the biggest pain in the butt. I did decide to pull out and use google translate because I knew it was me making things sound more complicated. She laughed, and that cleared up everything, and she even used it back to make me feel less silly which was the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen. I actually walked out with the biggest smile on my face because of that woman, she made my day.I’ve worked in the food business for over 20 years and in management and I have to say, you don’t find service like that anywhere anymore. If that was anywhere else I would’ve gotten a lot of attitude and frustration. I was so pleased and enjoyed my first experience so much that I can’t wait to go back.Even though it’s almost an hour from me, it’s totally worth the trip. Aside from the amazing service and friendly staff, the place was very clean, the food was out of this world, the portions were huge. I got for 2 people and after I got home it wound up feeding 3 people. I give them 10 ⭐️’s because 5 just isn’t enough.“

“Very good for a central American food“

“Best Store In The Longwood Area Enough Said“

“Amazing homemade food. So many dishes made fresh daily, and as things finish, they have a fresh batch ready to go. The ladies behind the counter are very helpful, and cheerful. Always happy to stop by and get breakfast when I'm in the mood for something fresh and homemade.“

“It's a really good place for delicious, authentic Hispanic food. I don't know if they speak English, so brush up on your Spanish, it's worth it. I posted the menu and buffet options

Also, if you are 38+ weeks pregnant get their pineapple juice. I don't know if it's processed, but it has pineapple pulp in it. I was 40+ weeks and tried everything to get my water to break naturally, but this "myth" did the trick. Thank you, El Buen Sabor...“

“Food is always consistently delicious. I’ve ordered their food but when I’m on the go, I order their mix pupusas. And let me tell you, these people don’t mess around. They make sure everything is fresh. The tomato sauce is nice and thick. The cabbage taste crispy fresh. The restaurant itself is nice inside with lots of seating availability. This is the type a spot I recommend you try.“

“(Translated by Google) It was not directly there that local is in the other premises but you can say that the restaurant has a very pleasant atmosphere and the food that is offered is good taste. It is good that it is in good place with the public transport in front and it is easy to get to the place ..(Original)No estaba directamente ahí ese local esta en los otros locales pero puede decir que el restaurante tienen un ambiente muy ameno y la comida que se ofrecen es de buen gusto .lo bueno que esta en buen lugar con el transporte colectivo de frente y es fácil de llegar al lugar ..“

“We were a group of 5: 2 seniors, 2 adults and 1 child. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious and the service excellent. We have eaten Ethiopian food many times and Nuria would not leave you disappointed. We had a wonderful experience. The kid said:” I could eat this kind of food every day”. This says it all.“

“can't go wrong. so delicious“

“This restaurant redefines what dining out can be. The workers explain options thoroughly with natural kindness. Superior food quality stands out in every bite. The meals satisfy and the setting pleases. This restaurant deserves repeat business.“

“Had a 10 hour layover so stopped off here for a late breakfast. I’m glad we did - we only had $20 between us but we split a breakfast meal and a couple of extra papusas. The food was delicious, tasted fresh and filling. I was especially impressed by how well you could eat as a vegetarian here.

We both left feeling satisfied despite only sharing a plate. It’s a shame the place was cash only and we were low only dollars as I really wanted to try their horchata and some of the refrescos in the fridge.

The place is small with only 3 tables but we managed to secure a place and the guy working there was friendly and prompt.

Will definitely try to check this place out again if I’m coming through Jamaica.

Vegetarian options: Beans, papusas, cheese, soup, plátano, frijoles, eggs“

“The best seafood soup I have ever eaten!!! I could not stop raving to my colleagues about this place afterwards. Lots of various seafood items (shrimp, clams, crab, fish) - there was probably 300 g of protein if not 400 g in a delicious broth. Soup came with yellow rice on a side and freshly baked corn tortilla. I have never liked corn tortilla before this one (prefer the ones made from flour). The portion was $20, but it was two lunches for me. It took about 15 minutes to arrive once I placed an order so you need to have at least one hour for this place. I will be going back to try the other menu items.“

“(Translated by Google) I love it for the service. And I believe that everything is sewn at the moment it is put on sale to the public(Original)Me encanta por el servicio. Y creo que todo es cosinado en el momento que se pone a la venta al publico“

“Good food Pleasant atmosphere“

“The quality of food here honestly impresses every time. I found myself impressed by the restaurant's look. The food satisfies before you even taste it. I can't remember when I last encountered such good service. This restaurant shows remarkable expertise.“

“First timer here had a long Saturday night lol ordered HomeFries eggs and bacon and toast with a hot chocolate. I felt better within the first two bites. And the hot chocolate you can tell was super fresh. Not only was the food good you can tell it was made with love and amazing energy. If you’re looking for a good breakfast this is the top of all the competitors in the area! Will certainly order again!“

“I Was Stuck On A Bus For An Extra 30 Minutes After It Had To Detour Because Of An Accident Then Another Detour Because Of Construction On The Van Wyck Expressway. I Had To Go To The Bathroom And Catch A Connecting Long Island Bus. I Saw 2 Restaurants. I Went Inside La Playita. I Explained To The 2 Ladies Behind The Counter,I Just Had To Pee And I Would Purchase A Soda. I Thanked The Ladies And Caught My Long Island Bus.“

“Great food. The lady making the pupusas is amazing. The flavors haven’t change in years. It’s not a fancy place but if you want great Salvadian food this is the place to go in nyc.

Vegetarian options: Sea food, cheese and beans pupusas and much more

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“The chef here sees ingredients as opportunities for creativity. Every interaction satisfies, and every dish offers freshness and flavor. On top of that, employees never disappoint with their service. Their cooking approach demonstrates originality and every option has distinctive tastes. We're eager to experience this place again!“

“Wonderful food I give it a 10“

“Las pupusas son riquísimas. Solo un detalle! La espera es algo tardadita.“