Salvadoran Restaurants near Bellaire, TX

“They have a huge hot food counter-style "pick what you want" deli. It IS expensive for the entrees . But I got to try fried foods I haven't seen elsewhere. For example, they have fish relleno (like Chile relleno but with salted fish instead ), yuca fritter, frijoles pastellito , and torta elote (sweet corn pancake that looks like a potato pancake - VERY good ?). Their sausage spaghetti ? is delicious too ! I thought the Chile relleno was going to be BOTH bell pepper and fish but it was solo fish ? so I was disappointed in that. But everything else was good!“

“Ohhh my Gosh! ?Let me tell you…Amazing Pupusas so much Cheese, ?very Flavorful ?I order extra Curtido and without hesitation they gave me more than enough. I was skeptical about the flavor. Usually I get a good pupusa but bad salsa or curtido. Here……EVERYTHING is Great? I am a Truck Driver and believe you me…I have had my share of places and flavors ?My Standards are High ? and Maggie’s Sabor Salvadoreño definitely is above it! ?Sooo good thank You so much ?? I don’t like the Truck Stop?but will definitely be stopping by again! Thank You Maggie’s ?“

“This is a small simple place that I found while looking at places to eat close to where I was working. I ordered a corn tamal. It's available steamed or fried and with cream. I opted for steamed and no cream. It was moist and not porous and dry like I've found in other places. I also got a loroco pupusa. It's big and served with curtido and had enough cheese. To drink I had a marañon agua fresca. It's really good. They also have Salvadoran style horchata. I took a star off because the walls are lined with shirts with images of the current El Salvador president Nayib Bukele. I mean it's fine if you want to sell a shirt or two but that was over the top. What if you went to a restaurant adorned with Biden t-shirts?“

“I really liked it because it is a very clean place, the employees are very friendly and the food is really delicious. The super pupusa is a huge thing, like a personal pizza, and the cheese is the closest thing to the Salvadoran cheese that is a flavor so difficult to find in Houston pupuserias.“

“The only bad thing about Gloria's is that they save all the tables by the dance floor for people who buy a liquor bottle. It was very expensive, so no one bought the liquor bottle, and the tables are all empty all night long while the customers stand up ALL NIGHT!! NOT GOOD.“

“How does this place not have more reviews!This little food truck located in a corner gas station not only is authentic but family owned. Pupusas are as real as they get. Freshly made in front of you and to order. The pickled cabbage (curtido) topped with the flavored tomato salsa hit the spot. Service is great, owner is present so you feel that welcome! Drive up and park, order and wait between 5-10 minutes depending on your order. Our food was amazing.“

“Yummy! This place is fast n very delicious pupusas. By the way the only have breakfast and pupusas and some antojitos. Don’t expect a full Salvadorian Menu. Pupusas are very very good I highly recommend it. I try the chicharon con queso need to come back and try other ones.“

“Probably one of the few Salvadorian restaurants I really enjoy going to. I’ve had a little bit of everything already from their menus. Food is always fresh, only downside it does take a little longer to receive. My favorite dish from here is their Salpicon. Minced meat with mint, radish and seasonings. It’s has a hing of ting to it. They have agua frescas, my go to has always been Jamaica not overall sweet - just right. Wednesday’s they have $1 pupusas, they are on the smaller size than your average. Food is there now my only complaint is their waitress. I’ve met their owner and she is super sweet. The waitress just seems bothered each time I walk in there. No smile, not welcoming whatsoever. As if she doesn’t enjoy her job, unfortunately this has occurred multiple times. Overall, good quality is there. Clean establishment, dim lights and soft music.“

“Stuck in a little old gas station down the street from the hospital is this amazing authentic Salvadoran restaurant with yummy papusas, tamales, tacos, burritos, and traditional food items from El Salvador as well as a little grocery store with items from El Salvador. Nice inside seating and friendly customer service.“

“Best tasting grilled chicken in Houston made by the most wonderful people! Grilling chicken isn't easy but they make it perfect and fresh here where it's tangy and seasoned nicely, seared on the outside, and juicy inside. The owners have been a part of the community for a long time and I'm happy to support them every chance I get at their new (to me) location.“

“I can't believe I found a Salva-Mex infused food place. My favorite is the Fajita Popusa and Al pastor Popusa. The Salvadoran tamales are some of the best I've ever had around Houston. Call 15 min prior to arrival so you don't wait too long.“

“Love this Place !!! Food is homemade from scratch fresh made when order it was delicious,. I order tampiquena which was way bigger than expected had to bring home. Service is great very very satisfied. BTW best popusas I have ever had. 10 ⭐️“

“I don’t know if this is authentic Salvadoran food as some say the food is not authentic but the taste is amazing. My son and I wanted to try something different so we came here and the food was fantastic. A lot of flavor! We are from Pakistan so maybe we didn’t have authentic food or maybe we did but what we did have was something that tasted delicious!“

“La Joya Salvadorena Found this gem up the road from the house. First time trying El Salvadoran food and it did not miss. This place was known for its Papusas - pork cheese and beans, even made it nice for upcoming Valentine's Day with a heart shape. This is a must try! Support local. We will definitely be back on the regular. Service was elite and friendly they we're constantly asking if we were okay and needed anything! Ambiance was quiet it was people in and out since it's a food truck but it was very laid back and chill.“

“This was my first time in a local salvadorian restaurant and it was a nice experience. When I walked in, I first acknowledged the authentic design of the restaurant. It was like they kept tradition I thay place and didn't change any style to make it look Western. I only wanted vege puppusas, and they had exactly what I wanted. It was good priced, and there's a sign saying they had a special for $1 pupusas on a certain day, and I'll be sure to return when I have time.The service was great as well. There was only one lady at the front, and I only spoke a little bit of Spanish, but she understood and was very patient while I glanced at the menu.As I stated before, the atmosphere is what makes me want to return. I love the beige painting of the walls and the posters, and when you walk into the restaurant, you know it'll be a good experience. The only problem I had was parking. Because it's a small restaurant, I have no idea where and how to park there, so we just parked on the right side of the fence.Vegetarian options: Tell them, "No como carne," and they'll hook you up with vegetarian options.“

“This place was a hidden gem! The pupusas are immaculate. My husband and I were looking for a place to eat out to the other night and stumbled across this truck. The service was quick, we received our food after 15 minutes of calling to order. They only accept Cash or payments through Zelle so be sure to keep that in mind. Their horchata was good too, hands down 10/10!“

“Really surprised the lamb mixiotes are the same flavor where I am from (puebla) the avocado tree leaf gives it an incomparable flavor, the lamb barbecue is really just as goodIt's a pity that the Veracruz tamales ran out today but I will definitely be back to try themI came here for your new advertising and since it almost never happens, I have had a very good experience.The waitress was very friendly and very fast at all times, I always try not to miss anything, she is really good at what she doesI will definitely recommend this place to all my friends in Puebla who have been looking for a place with this flavor in mixiotes and barbacoa de borrego“

“It is incredible the love they put into their meals to please us, especially those of us who come from far away (Dallas, TX). We went to the restaurant so often during our work and personally I had not felt the Salvadoran flavor that was very much ours for a long time. Every time you sit down in a new restaurant to “experience” whether the taste will be good or not, it is an unknown that until they serve you you realize, well here I can say that it is GREAT, the gratitude and services of Rubí, Karla and a lot Venezuelans are great, the owner doesn't even mention it (I don't remember her name) but they are cool.Thank you for making El Salvador feel so close??There are medicines and cravings that if you ask the waitress about something so remote (that maybe they won't have it) They have it ?These were some of the many foods we tried ??“

“I think the music was a little too loud for it being early in the day maybe in the evening it would be better for them to have it that loud. The coffee was a little burnt I usually drink two or three cups I didn't even finish one cup it just didn't taste good. But overall the service and the food was great“

“I’m 8 months pregnant and was craving chicharrones, my husband suggested we come here. I asked the waitress If she could customize my plate and she did. I was so surprised, everything was so delicious. Tasted like my grandmas cooking, this place is a must try.“

“Great burgers ?!!! I've been her multiple times, have yet to be disappointed ?. The owner is extremely friendly as well! They make burgers to order, so they are always fresh ? ??. Definitely recommend!! Atmosphere is 4 stars ? only because there is no sit down dining. Otherwise, perfect place for a burger ? and other items.“

“OMG! Sooooo good!!!! Everything! Whole family loves the food here!!Agua Fresca de Coco... DELICIOUS! Sooo creamy and sweet and just amazing!I ordered Breakfast Combo.. pupusas were great... cheesy! Im vegetarian so ive tried all the options. Pumpkin and Calabasa were my favorite!My family ordered carne asada, mojarra, and sopa mariscada... they said their food was good!“

“Excellent food and service. The flavor of the food is authentic. They serve really good plantain chips, instead of the ordinary corn tortilla chips you get everywhere else. Excelente comida y servicio. El sabor de la comida es auténtico. Se los recomiendo.“