“Upon entering, we were met with a cold stare from the staff, and an awkward silence lingered for a minute or two. After requesting a menu, we discovered that the staff preferred speaking Spanish. Undeterred, we confidently ordered Caldo de Camaron and Camarones a la Diabla. The shrimp dishes were impeccably cooked and bursting with flavor, and the rice was wonderfully fluffy. It turned out to be one of the best meals I've ever tasted—mucho picoso! I'm definitely planning to return, but perhaps after brushing up on my Spanish skills!“
“I have been here for lunch a few times now. I am able to have some peace there because it’s not a full house. The service has been very good always on time. Food is always fresh. The pupusas are definitely made an authentic manner along with all of these signature dishes. Prices are extremely reasonable. This is one of my go to lunch spots.“
“I have no idea why this place has any negative reviews, personally i received the best service and enjoyed a amazing meal in a great ambiance. The pupusas here are a 10/10. I was able to have a close encounter with the manager and she was the most sweetest women i’ve ever met! I will definitely be coming back to try their panes con pollo and also check out their panederia“
“Hole in the wall spot for authentic Salvadorian papusas. Haven't had them like this since I was near el Salvador. The server explained how to eat them with the pickled onions for the first timers and had a lot of pride in the establishment. Check it out, you won't be disappointed, try the mixta if you haven't had them. Tacos were on point as well, flavorful al pastor“
“✨ Lots of Options & Good Flavors✨I came here with some of my Salvadorian friends and overall had a good experience! I ordered 2 pupusas, 1 revueltas and 1 jalapeño & queso. The flavors were great, there just wasn’t a whole lot of filling. I also ordered fried yuca and it was very good. The salsa they bring to your table tasted very fresh and was full of flavor. I also tried a Tamale that one of my friends ordered and this was probably my FAVORITE thing!?️ Great Service - We came with a pretty large group (20+) and there was more than enough seating and they moved tables so we could all sit together. They quickly took our order and we received our food in a reasonable amount of time.? Cost - the cost of the pupusas, for the little amount of filling seemed high to me (and to my salvadorian friends).Overall, if you’re looking for a good lunch spot with authentic salvadorian options I don’t think you’d be disappointed by this place! They are friendly and the food is good!“
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share my experience. The restaurant is managed by Marina, the heart and soul of this establishment. She flawlessly captures the essence of Salvadorian cuisine. The authenticity and flavor of the food transported me back to the streets of El Salvador.The pupusas, in particular, were a revelation. Each bite was a perfect harmony of thick, cheesy goodness, a testament to Marina's years of expertise honed in El Salvador. It's evident that she has stayed true to her roots, creating a culinary haven that brings the best of Salvadorian cuisine to Texas.Marina's dedication to her craft shines through not just in the pupusas but in every dish served. The menu is a delightful journey through the diverse flavors of El Salvador. Her passion for the cuisine is palpable, and it translates into an unforgettable dining experience.I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone in search of an authentic Salvadorian experience. Marina's commitment to quality, combined with the warm atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes, makes it a must-visit. I can't wait to return and explore more of the menu.“
“A Special Birthday Celebration of a Friend brought me back!! We had 1 Waiter but he was great, friendly, pleasurable, and attentive as he took all 14 individual orders. We were comfortably seated at two large tables, side by side. I ordered the Mariscada Soup, full of Seafood - shrimp, red snapper, half of a lobster tail, muscles, scallops, carrots, potatoes, leafy greens. A deliciously great soup!Parking: This Restaurant is in "Restaurant City" so all these establishments share a large lot, including the Movie Theatre. Start looking at the Restaurant door for a space you may get Lucky. If not work your way from close to out.Kid-friendliness: We've taken ours, but better suited for Adults.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, accommodation are made“
“Great experience with superb customer service and food. The kind, courteous, above and beyond Manager Elizabeth made my meal so special and Natalie was such an attentive Server who consistently went that extra mile. Highly (highly) recommend this location, The facilities are clean, the food was delicious, but mainly the Staff is exceptional!“
“FOOD INSTAGRAM: @northtx.gemz••••? WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: a Salvadoran and Mexican food spot serving pupusas, tacos, burritos, and gorditas (and WAY more).? THE VIBE: typical grab and go place. They lowkey have a lunch rush so honestly I would enjoy my meal inside of here next time especially with all the good salsas to choose from!? PRICE: ~$14? WOULD I COME BACK? Yes.••••Overall Rating: 9/10- Ever since one of my old Salvadoran coworkers brought pupusas to work I’ve been obsessed and looking for a place to have them at.- Tacusa is one of those hidden gems that have locations in Fort Worth, Hurst, & Arlington that I had no idea about!- I will say these pupusas are HUGE and the ones I first had were smaller and able to carry around and eat but this one is filled with cheese and meat to the brim. This is not a light meal at all so be prepared to eat! I will even say that this one plate could feed two people.- The pupusas take longer to cook so be patient with the staff. I swear it’s worth the wait! The flavor of the chicken was spicy and flavorful. The loroco pupusa is a traditional plant that is often cooked with cheese in pupusas. It reminded me of cactus! Not really much flavor from the plant but still a good texture.- The salsas are so spicy but so flavorful and good. Rice and beans were packed with underlying flavors. My mouth is watering while I type this. This meal is decadent and filling so be prepared to eat if you try Tacusa out!“
“We were in town from Tacoma for the NCA cheer championships and I love trying local places. Found this place on yelp. The food was amazing, the beans tasted just like my grandma makes (very hard to duplicate). The owner was very nice and chatted with us. Invited us back for karaoke that evening (we didn't make it). Definitely would go back to this place if we are ever in the area“
“It's a little space in this strip center producing great food. I tried the Shrimp, Fish and Chicken Pupusas. All of them were good. I added rice and beans on the side. The chips were good, thick, crispy and the salsa wasn't too hot to enjoy. Nice little neighborhood spot for a great meal.“
“It was pretty good, the food was alright, it was a little coldest and hard to bite because the steak seemed to be not well cooked. When we got there, the lady was on the phone and we didn't say anything until she was done, even when she was giving us the menu, she was still on the phone and not paying attention to us. I would have appreciated it if next time done doing what you're doing, or let us know that you will be helping us out in a minute because the communication talks so much about your skills.“
“Everything you order is prepared at the moment my favorite place to eat the dish my canton a delight the tasty rice pupusas I always enjoy the hygiene not to mention very cleanKid-friendliness: YeahWheelchair accessibility: Has enough space“
“Just ate here for the first time a few days ago! Loved everything! I don’t speak any Spanish but when I saw the menu was only in Spanish that was a hint for me that the food would be good! The staff was bilingual however and luckily so was my supervisor that took me. That staff is VERY hospitable, friendly, welcoming and the food is amazing! I had a fajita plate that I’m craving as I type this! I’ll definitely be making multiple visits to their establishment!“
“(Translated by Google) They are very good people I thank them all the time that they served me with kindness and that they are very well(Original)Son muy buenas personas yo les agradesco todo el tienpo que meatendieron con amabilidad y q lesballa muy bien“
“I wasn't expecting much. I'm very familiar with Hispanic foods, being Hispanic helped. But not Salvadorean food.Tried Pupusas for the first time here. I can't imagine them being any better. Delicious! And the dipping sauce - what is it? It's amazing. Almost sweet, a wonderful touch of spice at the beginning. So good. I tried the pork and the mixta with pork and loroco. Both excellent.Only down side is they close around 8pm.Try and tell me if I'm wrong ✌️“
“Love this place. The ladies that work here were really nice and helpful first time I was here. I came back here 2nd time and it was even better. The food here is amazing and I would recommend this to anyone visiting the Irving area. Cash only! There is an atm right next door.“
“Really good pupusas, Guadalupe was very helpful placing an order over the phone. The only thing is that they hardly put any cheese in the beans and cheese pupusa. Other than that, they are very tasty and reasonable for the amount I purchased.“
“The lady at the counter seemed visibly upset by the fact that I don't speak Spanish, but the sweet bread was so good I don't even care. They had some kind of popover that had a crescent texture with cream cheese and what I'm guessing was guava jelly inside... It was insanely scrumptious!!!“
“Love this little gem! Was craving some authentic Salvadorian pupusas and WOW - this spot HIT the spot. Ordered one of each and wish I had ordered more. Great flavor masa and the pupusas were top notch for penny's on the dollar. No joke - the entire meal was around $15 and I made a generous tip I grabbed a magnet for the fridge because I know I'll be back“
“I came here last night on a whim, ordered a random variety of food like the pupusas, carne asada, and pollo asada. I had to take it togo for dinner at work, and it was still hot in the box twenty minutes later. Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) was delicious!! So delicious that I skipped breakfast to return for pupusas, and the sandwich de pollo, another new item. I could live off of the pupusas. Those are my new favorite food.“
“Food is really good. Staff is really nice. I feel the door dash platform could be a bit more specific when ordering because I've gotten something different than what I thought I ordered when it come to the pupusas so a bit disappointing but still was delicious.“
“Oh boy!!!!! This is the spot, so good!!!!! The service is awesome, the freshness is on point, takes the time to explain dishes, and cooks right in front of you. The pastry, cookies really, really good. There is a lot of competition on this stretch of road but this is a MUST STOP AT kinda place. Again, so good!!!!!“
“The food was fantastic! We tried empanadas, tamales, and a canoa. The staff member there did not speak english at all, so if you don't speak spanish ordering could be a little challenging. The staff member there was wonderful! She answered our questions and genuinely seemed happy. They had a great selection of menu items. I definitely plan to go back.“
“I tried their pupusas revueltas and in my opinion they were delicious! The pupusas were flavorful and full. The sauce it came with was great, viscous and full of flavor. The staff was super friendly, the place was clean, and I enjoyed eating in with my family. I will be back again soon!“