My favorite Pupuseria in Auburn. The ladies know what I…read morelike ... bean and cheese pupusa with a side of rice... delicious

Food is homemade, nothing extremely amazing that would have me return, especially with the other…read morepupuserias in Lakewood and Covington. The place is very small so it fills up quickly but the food quality was good and fresh, and my family found their food enjoyable.

First time trying this place. First impression, restaurant was clean and organized. Kind people…read moreat the front counter. Picked up a variety of pupusas. All delicious! Their frijoles was so rich and creamy . The curtido was crunchy and bright with hints of oregano. Complemented the pupusas so well. Will need to ho back to try the others

Our server was attentive and kind. They had Christmas music playing. We got the chicken and cheese…read morepupusas and they were delicious. I also got the roast chicken with soup and loved it.

This quick serve place serves Papusas, tacos and other Mexican and Latino foods…read more I came for the pupusa's today They were delicious

Pupusas were ok, but the tacos were not. I usually avoid…read moreplaces that make more than one type of cuisine because either only one kind of food is good or neither is good, too many pots on the stove so to speak. Maybe if this place only made pupusas and other Salvadoran food it would go from just ok to actually good.

I had written a review on the original location. I heard they sold the place. We stopped by here…read moreafter many years of being away... and wishing, missing this food badly. This is the best burrito in all of Tacoma/Lakewood!!! I tell everyone to try them. People don't know what they are missing, because they are just getting pupusas. Who would think they would have great burritos. So, these are not like any other burritos, because they are not Mexican. They use their delicious black beans, their white rice with a few little veg, sour cream, onions, cilantro, you can get really good chile sauce if you want it spicy. The sauce is so good. No cheese... can you believe it? Cheese is not even needed. You can get chicken or carne asada, or like we got, no meat and they will add avocado slices. I really wanted no meat, and platano frito added. This is what we used to get, and it's great. They should add a no meat option to the menu, and also the platano option. Everyone that loves unique delicious burritos, come check this place out. The guy that took my order was friendly, and even made our burrito half no cilantro. Thanks! They get busy.

Pupusas tasted great and the staff was nice when they took down my order, but genuinely :/ because…read morevery little napkins given and only a plastic fork in my bag? I ordered to-go, and I am genuinely surprised that they do not have more condiments available, especially with the salsa as I got 4 pupusas. No wet wipe, which may be asking for a lot, but at least make it up with the paper napkins. I love that it is near base, but u might as well order to eat-in the restaurant. That way u get all that u need. Better inspection on my end could have been done, but just :o at the...stinginess. That sounds like a harsh word, I know, but how else do I describe it...?

First time having Salvadoran Pupusas and it won't be the last!…read moreSo delicious and made to order by a lovely group of people! We sampled the revueltas (pork, beans, cheese), loroco con queso (a special flower), calabazitas (squash), and chicharrón (pork) pupusas. We ate them with a generous amount of curtido (a fantastic pickled, slightly spicy cabbage slaw condiment.) Ingredient driven and freshly made. So happy to see they were so busy, as well. Full Stars! We will make this a weekly meal!

Second time in and again lucky enough to beat the lunch rush. I liked the tacos the first time but…read moretoday we were all about the pupusas. We had the loroco con queso and beef/chicken - they brought the basket with the salsas and cabbage salad which I think is the best cabbage salad I've had at a pupuseria. Ambiance is still super charming and feels like the special local place that it is.

I am not sure what may be going on with El Balcon Express. We have been here several times and…read moresimply love their food. It always seems popular too. But in the last few weeks we have gone passed it they aren't open and there is a sign on the door saying they are closed for seep cleaning. I never owned a restaurant and neither do I know how long a deep cleaning could take. I suppose it varies depending on what is being cleaned. But as of 5/9/26 the restaurant remains closed. The last social media post from Facebook was January of '26. The website associated with this profile on Yelp doesn't seem to be working and neither does the website associated when you Google them which is very concerning. Hopefully they will be open again soon and none of this is subtleties amounting to a permanent closure.

There were a few reasons I tried Balcon Express. 1) never had El Salvadoran food, 2) close to my…read morehouse, 3) was recommended by a colleague, 4) Yelp reviews were very positive and saw that the restaurant responded to reviews which doesn't happen often - definite a plus! So, I parked - I found a street parking around the corner. It's a small establishment with an ADA bathroom. You can go and order with the staff, or you can order with a kiosk. I happened to do both! I asked the server who told me later that he was the cousin of the owner and el Salvadoran, what he would recommend. I ended up getting Combo 2 which is two tacos and a pupusa (which I've never had). Both I got pork and pupusa he said to get pork and cheese. I liked it ALL. Although the puousa is made of corn and tasty, I prob wouldnt order it again. I really, really liked the two tacos. The seasoning and taste was delicious!!! I am craving it right now as I am writing this review. They gave me condiments - 3 different hot sauces which I liked the avocado one which was a great creamy sauce. And there 3 pieces of lime and cut radishes. Plus, there were pickled onions which was tasty! I asked a lot of questions because I wanted to eat them all the way he would so The server told me to put the pickled onions on the pupusa. Oh, that made a huge difference. So delicious!!! Next time, I am just going to get 4 tacos - yep 4! lol and may try a burrito just to see how that is. I ended up getting a Jarrisco with Tamarind flavor. Oh it was a sweet and perfect complimentary drink. I will def be back! Really enjoyed it.

A hole in the wall that brings delicious Salvadorian Restaurant with homey service…read more Price is reasonable for ones from big city, a bit on the pricier side for in the middle of nowhere. Add the salsa and chips, they deep fry it fresh, so it's extra hot and crispy when it hits the table. Great salsa, and becomes a great appetizer to get you salivating for the next dish.

Food here DID NOT disappoint. On top of that, the customer service was soooo kind Need to come…read moreback and I'd make the drive out here again. That is all I have to say.