10 out of 10 go now! First time at this location, so we decided to try a lot of things. We were greeted by Jessica she was real professional and nice. Came throughout to check on us, and the food to go was packed nicely. Aside from taking some to go, we ate there. Atole: was perfect by my standards. I like hot and sweet, and it was just that. Reminded me of Farina from Puerto Rico but in a drink form. The sampler platter was a perfect option to open up to what was coming. Carnitas were perfectly seasoned, crunchy but soft inside. If you eat carnitas you know that's how we want it. The yuca was well fried and went well with the coleslaw (cutido) and hot sauce. It came with a sweet elote tamal and a chicken tamal, both soft and flavorful. The sweet plantains were cooked perfectly, not burned or in burnt oil like some places. Went well with the cream. I ordered a chicken chipotle and cheese pupusa, and it was awesome! I don't even eat pupusas. Never really thought much of them, but I took 3 to go for later. My son ordered pepperoni and cheese pupusas and was in love at first bite. The fried fish was on point and came with a side of rice and salad, perfect for those looking for great taste and fewer calories. We will be coming back a lot even if the 78 is closed for repairs. Thank you. read more

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This is our first time eating here. The food was great and tasted good. The service was subpar. We had to keep getting up as our food took too long to come including paying at the end. The ambience inside is dingy and it smelled like someone just cleaned so combining food and cleaner smell is not appetizing. We ate outside. read more

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We were given some gift certificates for this place, I had never heard of Cascatlan. We ordered the sopa con pollo and it was delicious, fried chicken was really crispy, did need a little salt but that's why there's some on the table, also ordered the Combinación Cuscatlan, everything on the plate also very good and watch out for the hot salsa, it is spicy hot (which I like). We'll be back for sure. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Combinación Cuscatlan - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

Food is amazing, highly recommend the fresh out of the oven quesadillas. Pupusas as always very flavorful. Service was great very patient and helpful staff. Ambiance was excellent. read more

Food (5/5 stars): Great pupusas! I actually preferred the beans over the carne asada Experience 5(/5 stars): * Price: reasonable * Wait Time: no wait * Service: great and friendly * Parking: parking isn't bad in downtown Esco * Ambiance: it's a standard restaurant with lots of indoor seating read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Carne Asada y Queso Pupusa , Frijoles con Queso Pupusa - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

This place is amazing very authentic even down to the beer. You can't go wrong by coming here very clean restaurant spectacular service. They even even had the soccer games on. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - The food is amazing very traditional even down to the beer. Great service very clean restaurant you can't go wrong by coming here. - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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Large portions, delicious food, something different from the norm. First time to try after years of telling myself to coke try this place out and I'm glad we finally made it. Portions were huge and made for meals the next day for everyone. The carne asada was a little dry, but the stew was super tender. Husband loved the meatball sub, and was extremely filling. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

The pupusas were almost as good as my mom's, and my mom's pupusas are amazing. They had great flavor and the size was great. I just like mine a bit more crunchy. The curtido was a bit bland but a little salt helped. The salsas were also tasty. Casamiento? *chefs kiss* Would I come here again? Most definitely. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Pupusas, y casamiento. - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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Food was mostly of dubious quality and tasteless, but this being my first time having el Salvadoran food I am under the suspicion that that's just the way el Salvadoran food tastes. The whole place is seemingly covered in a layer of grease and oil. The feel of the floor under your feet ...oily . The sheen on the table ..oily, The film on the extra plate that was asked for...greasy. The waitress had no clue as to what the dishes contained even though upon looking the dishes up myself it appears that the cuisine in El Salvador is ridiculously simple. The description of the exotic el Salvadoran chicken dish on the menu states " chicken and onions" which seemed far too limited a description, but nope , upon doing a Google search the dish is chicken smothered in cooked onions seasoned with salt and black pepper LOL . I've made that at home for years when I am running low on food. My first bite of my first ever pupusa consisted of a large chunk of burnt tasting gristle...yum... followed by several more throughout. Is the "stuck too long to the pan " burnt taste part of the intended palette of the cuisine ? To top it off within a half hour of finishing the meal I started getting a flip flopping feeling in my stomach which turned into two days of sour stomach and nausea. I suspect it may have been from the salad or cabbage as everything else should have hit high enough temps to kill whatever causes this to happen, but I'm not sure. It would be great to be able to enjoy interesting third world food prepared under first world hygienic standards . I suggest for starters that the restaurant be thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis with good ol American mr. Clean and a fresh clean mop head...forget the fabulosa, Mr Clean will cut through all the greasy residue on the floor and it won't leave the place smelling like a local laundromat where everyone uses scented laundry soap on their clothes before also using fabric softener and finishing off the already overwhelming smell with dryer sheets. . The tables could also use a low odor degreaser, Windex works well...actual windex that is ... not the Great Value window cleaner...and very hot water with name brand dishwasher detergent will strip the greasy film of of the plates, glasses, and utensils as well as sanitize them. Helpful tip #2 : Don't use sour dirty rags to wipe down tables or sour dirty mops to. Lean the floors...that just makes things worse. read more

Came by today and it was very peaceful and quiet, loved it! The pupusas were amazing. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Mojarra Frita - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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They're food is always so good! The melty cheese and curtido always brings to a happy food dance Sometimes you are greeted to a table fast and other times it takes quite some time. It's a little dark but they only have windows in the front and they don't bring in much light, but overall very nice. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Frijoles con Queso Pupusa and Queso Pupusa - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

I love Pupusas!!! They do them so great here- crispy and with good curtido. The combo plate is such good value and I feel like they give you pounds of food. The service is great. A neighborhood gem for sure. I love how the interior is decorated, feels like you're in a grandmas house. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Combinacion Cuscatlan - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

Welcoming place. Food has great flavor snd most is gluten-free! Prices are very reasonable.

These Pupusa were sooooo good! Even the veggie pizza was delicious. The wait time was pretty long to get our food but they do have signs up stating everything is made to order so take that into consideration. I would definitely come back for more. The waitress was super friendly and checked in on us regularly, place was nice and clean read more

This is a really good place if you are craving for pupusas, if you have never tried one it is like a Mexican gordita. Parking can be tricky if you go at peak hours, you will need to try to find it on the street. We ordered to go several pupusas: - Chicharron.- this is the one I liked most. - Frijoles - Loroco -Revuelta In general I think all were very good, usually you put some salsa and a vinegar cabbage/coleslaw Cabbage Saladon top which makes a good and refreshing combination. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

We have been wanting to try this local staple and having never really had Salvadoran food we headed in without expectation. I was surprised to see the diversity on the menu. Spaghetti and meatballs, a wide range of sandwiches, pizza and traditional items like papusas. Ordered a carne con queso and mushroom and cheese. They came in a lunch special with pickled cabbage and a drink. First time eating papusas but found them short on flavor profile. The carne was a little better and salsa needed on both. Apart from the food that was overall good service was lacking. My lunch mate asked for a side salad instead of cabbage but the server said they couldn't do that. And on the order she got one item wrong making us wait. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Papusas - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

You know that feeling you get as the food starts arriving to the table- "uh-oh, we WAY over-ordered!"? That's what happened today. Aside from pupusas, we ordered pasteles con pollo, a pepperoni pizza, and iced tea. The pupusas are some of the best I've ever had- they were completely stuffed, and so tender and fresh. The curtido that came with them was served in a huge bucket and not gonna lie- the two of us ate all of it. I didn't know what pasteles were, so I chose that: they're fried puffy taco-like things with tons of seasoned shredded chicken. The pizza was what my friend came in raving about, but my least favorite item. It was too bready and plain- it needed oregano and more toppings. The tea and ice water were really good because the quality of the drinking water was fantastic! Overall, I would definitely come again! Pros: - very inexpensive! - fresh - El Salvadoran menu - indoor and outdoor seating - lots of seating - in a cute date area Cons: - pizza kinda meh - parking sucks (park at the transit center or one of the free lots) - a bit inattentive read more

First time eating El Salvadorian food. Wow! It was great. Great flavors and variety. I ordered the combination appetizer which included fried plantains, tamales, fried yuccas, Papusas and more. They were all tasty. Also ordered the stewed beef and potato dish. The meat was tender and really went well with the sauce. The service was friendly. There were lots of families eating there which is always a good sign. I will definitely go back. There were lots of construction on the street that the restaurant is located on so might be a little tricky getting there. My wife also enjoyed the food and she is a very picky eater. No pictures cause we devoured it too fast. read more

Spent the weekend in Escondido and tried this place for the first time. Definitely will be going back! The pupusas were delicious . My parents and I each had 2. We all had different ones. Our server was very nice and patient and answered all questions my mom had lol. Really enjoyed the Salvadoran decorations on the walls. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Potato & cheese, chicken & cheese, mixta, and jalapeño & cheese pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

Great food great service, really had an awesome visit with family and friends enjoyed everything

The pupusas were the best I've had. Their combo appetizer was the second best thing we ordered. From authentic cuisine, to Salvadoran Beers, this place is doing it right. We were a party of six, so I called a few days ago to make a reservation. I'm glad I did, by the time we left, there was a wait to be seated. They have a small patio out front, several 4 person booths, and some rounds that can sit 5-6 people. There is one large table in the back to seat parties larger than 6. I cannot imagine having any issues getting seated if you're a party of four or less. If you get caught up in appearances, put on a blind fold. This place is very comfortable i.e. laminate tables, two or three different tiles for flooring, a mix match of old photos of Escondido and Salvadoran art, and several flat screens all showing soccer. I loved it! Did I mention how good the pupusa is. The price is right too. Each pupusa was right around $4.00. Most of them $3.75. They come with chopped vegetables, a tomato sauce and a spicy sauce. SO GOOD! Five stars for such great food and staff. read more

The food was great the pupusas had the PERFECT amount of cheese sometimes it can be too much but not here. My husband loves them! They are tasty indeed! The service isn't always great here they are very attentive for the most part but we have had some failed encounters in the past but not today! The ambiance is definitely giving "older" vibes but definitely see a crowd of people in their 20s. Overall I would definitely come back for more pupusas. read more

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Second time here and the food has always been a HUGE LET DOWN! I can believe all the good reviews when food is very mediocre. What a let down and huge disappointment . Don't recommend it read more

First time here! Really great experience. The service was good too. I'm Salvadoran so it was really nice to eat authentic pupusas. They tasted really good and the ambiance was relaxed and quiet at the time of day I went. Would definitely return in the future since there aren't many Salvadoran restaurants in the area. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Revueltas Pupusa - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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Amazing pupusas and pasteles de pollo!! The sampler is also a great deal and comes with enough food for 2 people. You really can't go wrong with any of their dishes. I highly recommend their huge micheladas too! And the staff is super friendly as well. Been here at least 5 times and everything has consistently been 10/10! read more

Their needs to have nutrition facts on the menu online and menu that is given to costumers

I got revuelta and queso papusas as well as the combinacion cuscatlan plate to go. It was all very yummy and they gave a generous portion of salsa. The servers were quick to help me with my order. I will be coming back again. read more

I've never been disappointed! Have ordered delivery from them several times, and everything has always been fresh tasting. I have yet to eat in the restaurant, but I imagine it's just as good, if not better. Highly recommend! read more

One of my best places in SD for Salvi food. The Pan con Pollo is really good! Combined with a Regia, it definitely leaves you ready for a good nap. read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Pan con pollo - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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I placed a to go order over the phone. I was so excited to try this place that my family recommended to me. Only to get home and find the longest hair stuck in my pupusa. I completely lost my appetite read more

Best Pupusas in San Diego! Now, I'm no expert, I've only had a few hundred of them, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express, so I'm a semi-expert. They have a large list of Pupusas here. All are incredibly fresh and flavorful. Get the Revuelta and Carne Asada Pupusas. You won't regret it! Stop eating boring tacos, get some Pupusas! read more

Food tastes great! Ordered pupusas and they were delicious. We also had fried yuca and chicharrones. Highly recommend.

So I went to Colombia and had these chicken and cheese pockets and had no idea where I could find them until now. This place is amazing! Love it read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Queso Pupusa - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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Great salvadoran restaurant. One of my favorite places to bring people to introduce them to salvadoran cuisine. The revuelta pupusas are my favorite. We've also really liked the pan rello, the sauce that comes with it is delicious. Service is always great, clean inside with enough seating, and great food. read more

The pupasas we're very greasy! Also, ordered a Philly steak sandwich and ask for mayonnaise, and they want to charge extra for mayonnaise. For a sandwich?!?! So, my first visit I probably would not recommend them again. read more

Great service and good food We got pupusas de frijol con queso masa de arroz (beans and cheese/ rice flour) & queso y carne asada (cheese and steak/rice flour) as well as enpanadas de leche and passion fruit read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - Pupusas de frijol con queso & queso con carne asada de masa de arroz - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

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We stumbled upon this restaurant prior to going to the theater on a date. The ambiance was perfect and almost every table was taken which indicated that this place was a hidden gem. Our server, the daughter of the owners, was so awesome; she gave us very helpful tips on what to order and was so sweet. The food was delicious! And plentiful! I can't wait to go back there and to bring others to experience this place! read more

Cuscatlan Comida Salvadoreña - This photo doesn't do their food justice. This is a sample platter and it was great! - Salvadoran Near Me - Escondido, California

The people were friendly and the Papusas were great! We will definitely come back for more.

Disappointing. Ordered papusas for takeout. They burnt all of them and placed them burnt side down to hide their mistake. If you order papusas from this place for take out, check the order throughly before you leave. read more

Went here for the papusas and it did not dissapoint!! I got the cheese and jalapeno, and the potato and cheese. The hubby and father in law got chicharon and bean and cheese. All were so delicious. The cabbage and hot sauce was a delicious compliment to the food, everything was freshly made and two papusas filled me up well!! Service was with a smile...Definitely do not pass this place up if you are in Escondido. Highly recommend! read more