My first time trying Salvadorian food and I LOVED it; can't wait to go back. I ordered the Caldo de Pollo which came in a hearty bowl of veggies and potato, and with a plate of fried chicken, rice, tortilla, and salad. I also tried the Jalapeno and Queso Papusa. Washed it down with their Salvadorian Horchata. The Caldo de Pollo doesn't have any meat inside the soup, but the broth itself was simply delicious and fresh. Came with a lemon slice and it was perfect after squeezing it in there. The plate came with two pieces of fried chicken and it was cooked nicely. Loved the rice as well, it was like a pilaf. Jalapeno and cheese papusa was sooo good with the melty cheese and chopped fresh jalapeno. The horchata tasted deliciously housemade. Pretty big and a full restaurant during lunchtime on a Saturday. Service is very friendly. Food came out in about 10 minutes. Small parking lot but was lucky to get a spot. Will definitely be back! read more

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Nice casual restaurant. Good amount of menu items to choose from. We came here for lunch and ordered two pupusas - zucchini and cheese and spinach and cheese, the 3 pies ( pasteles del pupa, pollo o carne), and sopa de pollo. First I have to be honest that this was the first time I had a freshly made pupusa. Before this I only had frozen ones from Costco. These pupusas were so much better in taste and texture, although the spinach and cheese one was more on the salty side. The 3 pies were also very good. You have a choice for a pork, chicken, or a potato pie which we got one of each for our order. They were all good but I especially liked the chicken and potato ones. The chicken soup was very good. Good balanced amount of chicken and vegetables. Service was great. The server was helpful in helping us choose menu items. And she was good about checking on us during our visit. read more

What a great little find, my first try at Salvadorean food. I was not sure what tk expect , but it was yummy for sure. I asked the kind server what to order and what was the popular dishes. Which is what I ordered. Go check them out, super friendly and accommodating. read more

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I just love this Family owned Restaurant. Everything I have had here has been marvelous.. for a real treat. If you get it.combinacion cuscatlan u get to try a myriad of items -great to share. Then there beans - who would know that beans can taste so much better than good refried beans but they are absolutely out of this world, creamy and luscious. Try this place we will not be disappointed. read more

Authentic flavors and beyond friendly service! The server/maybe owner, was very welcoming and offered suggestions since we said it was our first visit. The pupusas were made fresh to order and the filling was very delicious and definitely did not skimp out. The curtido, was just ok imo bcuz it had more carrots than cabbage. I would prefer more cabbage but to each their own, every place has different preference on how they make their curtido. I appreciated the fact that they offered a spicy salsa along with the traditional tomato sauce, I enjoyed them both. I understand why this is a locals' favorite. There are plenty of tables and seating and the various artwork on the walls are a nice touch. Will definitely be back when in SD read more

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First time trying this place and we are very glad that we did. We tried the carne asada pupusa and the pollo tamale. WOW! Is all I can say. The food tastes homemade and not like you're at a restaurant. The homemade taste proves that the staff puts love and time to preparing the food. This is also evidence by their hospitality, as we were warmly greeted and taken well care of today. The ambiance is like a small hole in the wall place, definitely a "mom n pop" atmosphere. We will absolutely be back, as this is one of the most authentic Salvadorean meals we have had in San Diego. read more

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I ordered a catering order through Cuscatlan! The order was ready when I arrived, and the pupusas were labeled since I had ordered a variety. They were also kind enough to help me bring the order to my car. Above all, everyone was raving about the pupusas! They were some of the best I've had. The curtido was also crunchy and fresh, and they provided mild and spicy hot sauces to accompany. Will be back to try their main dishes! read more

I looked up tamales near me and found this gem. The tamales did not have much meat and were quite gelatinous. The pupusas on the other hand were flavorful and authentic. The establishment is very aware of allergies so ask them and they will accommodate. The horchata has PEANUTS and DAIRY. Clean and well lit place. I'd go back just for the pupusas read more

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I had a very tasty lunch of two pupusas. I tried the chorizo and the bean with pork, which I preferred. I also enjoyed the refreshing passion fruit drink. It made for a very economical and deliciious meal. read more

The black beans are to die for, I have probably ordered ten times from here on my lunch break. I will keep coming back!

OMG how have I lived here for years and JUST discovered this spot. Delicious, fresh pupusas with amazing spicy sauce. I got the pollo con queso and frijoles con queso. Both yummy in their own way. I also got a side of black beans which were BOMB. I even dipped the pupusa in the beans lol. I don't know if that's a no-no but the beans are just sooo good. I did take out but the service I received was great ! Would def want to come back to try their chicken soup and fried chicken plate and of course , eat more pupusas and black beans. read more

There are very few places where every time I eat their food, I think "why don't I come here more often?" This is one of those places. I have been coming here since they opened a few years ago and it is a hidden gem. I had my first pupusa here and have never strayed away. My go-to is the revueltas and the horchata. And the veggie slaw and spicy hot sauce are SO good. Everything here is super flavorful and you can taste the love that the staff put into the food and the restaurant overall. The restaurant is so homey and the staff are fantastic and attentive! I will sing my praises for this place forever. read more

Been coming to this small family owned restaurant for the past three years and the food and customer service has remained consistent. Food is hot and freshly made to serve. This is the only Salvadoran home food I tend to crave. Plus, the lunch specials makes it much decision easier to enjoy. read more

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This place popped up on google, so me and my boyfriend decided to try it out. The service was so good, and the pupusas were simply amazing. Very friendly, they would constantly check on you. Definitely would be coming back. I just wish their salsa was a bit more spicy. pupusas: 8/10 read more

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I finally made my way in here and I was not disappointed! So many yummy options to choose from, there's definitely a flavor for everyone! They're pretty good sized, so 2 should fill you up. I really enjoyed the sauce and cabbage on the side as well. The staff working was so cute and recommended some of their best sellers-one of them being the carne asada, which ended up being my favorite. I will definitely be back! read more

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First, plenty of parking in the parking lot. Upon walking in we were greeted and everything was clean. The server was extremely nice and made sure our drinks were filled and we didn't need anything. The food was absolutely AMAZING. The pupusas were perfect, the fried corn tamale tasted like heaven and the carne was melt in your mouth good. The price was also extremely reasonable! We will definitely be back. read more

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We were greeted with a very friendly waitress who was quick to sit us down and come check in on us every now and then. The place has a lot of tables and was very clean. I had been craving pupusas and have not had any in San Diego since I've moved here. Before I get into the pup really liked their spicy hot sauce and cabbage slaw. The pupusas I've tried were: - carne con queso: this tasted like a carne asada burrito, it was pretty good - chicharron con queso: I thought this could have been better. It was a little soggy and not crispy like I thought it would come in. - chipotle chicken con queso: This was my favorite, it had a strong chipotle flavor that was delicious! Overall, I'd come back again and try different pupusa flavors. read more

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I love the pupusas here. Several non meat options. Curtido is delicious. My favorite is the shrimp & cheese pupusa. The staff is very friendly read more

Always had my eye on this spot while in the area and finally was able to try it out! Amazing first experience, Juan and his staff made sure we felt at home and enjoyed our first pupusas ever by taking the time to explain the menu to us. The food was made to order and tasted very fresh and homemade! Everything was delicious. The ambiance was comforting and home feeling. Worth the drive from Poway ! Will definitely be back when in the area !Thank you to Juan and his staff! 10000% recommend. read more

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Affordable place for lunch with good pupusas. The staff was really friendly. We appreciate the owner/manager and the waitress checking on us and refilling our drinks. We ordered the meat pies appetizers to start. They were crispy and tasty. We then ordered the mushroom+cheese, carne asada, chicharron+ cheese, and potatoes+ cheese pupusas. We liked them all but the chicharron pupusa was a little bland. They came with pickled cabbage as a side and salsa. The parking lot is small but there is street parking. The plaza was busy at lunch time. One of us had to park across the street. read more

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service could be a bit more attentive. I waited over 40min for 3 pupusas while there were several tables (groups) that dined in & left while I waited.. I wasn't addressed at all & i speak spanish. make sure to dine in if you're short on time read more

Great pupusas and easy parking. There is a coffee shop in same parking lot and a 7/11 next door. Great pupusas. I liked the rice and beans too. The rice and beans are a little different than Mexican rice and beans but they were good and nice change of pace. The waiter (maybe one of the owners) was the friendliest person you can find. I'll add some pictures. You can get different kinds of pupusas and I'm not sure which one I prefer, maybe the chorizo. I'll definitely go back! read more

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Amazing food, plus spicy i love it! We will be coming back, pupusas are amazing Just amazing read more

I ordered 2 pupusas for a late lunch to go. Revuelta (pork, bean and cheese) and a chorizo and cheese. They are about $4 each and made to order. It was still warm when I got home. I wish they would provide more cabbage salad since it was a perfect accompaniment. Parking was available, but the parking lot is tiny and shared with 4-5 other businesses. read more

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First time here and the first good sign was that it had a good amount of customers eating and picking up food. The servers were very friendly, attentive and didn't make us wait long. We bought the mojarra plate, steak and beef stew (sopa de res). The fish was on point and the steak okay. The sopa de res had a strange flavor and the side of rice was undercooked. All in all we would still come back. The ensalada drink was also so good we bought an extra one to go. read more

I think this restaurant may have everything I have ever loved at a Salvadorean restaurant and then some, and it always tastes good too! Plus, perhaps the friendliest staff in town, or maybe they just really like our baby daughter, ha! But a clean and bright place. I just really wish they opened earlier and on Sundays but I can't blame them for not either. read more

Best pupusas in San Diego hands down. My favorite are the chicharrón con queso ones. La salsita and en curtido are also good. I also recommend their quesadilla, it's so hard to find good Salvadoran quesadilla nowadays and this one hits. The frescos are meh, I've tried their fresco de ensalada and chan and they were both too artificial-tasting. Service is great, very friendly. Place is nothing fancy but it's clean and they have plenty of tables. Every time I've placed a phone order they are prompt with answering and my order is always on point. Also, they have a parking lot so parking hasn't been an issue. Sucks that they're closed on Sundays though! :( read more

Excelente lugar, buen servicio y la comida súper deliciosa! Everyone enjoyed everything they ate. Pupusas, pastelitos y yuca frita! We will be back to try the pan con pavo, sopa de gallina, empanadas y plátanos. Salvadorian food is the best! read more

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We try to eat Papusas in every state that we travel to and this place definitely was in the running for the top 5 we have ever eaten. We ordered the combination place which had 2 bean, pork and cheese Papusas, plantains, a corn tamale, a chicken or pork tamale and yucca frita with chiccarons and a side of black beans. This plates was a perfect option for my husband and I to share. Everything on the plate was delicious. My kids ordered Papusas as well and they loved them. Out waitress was super nice and helpful and the restaurant was clean. I would recommend this place if you are looking for some fresh Salvi food! read more

I've been seeing this spot here for awhile and I finally got to try their food. I ordered to go. I tried the sampler which had 2 pupusas, one tamale (pork or chicken) I chose chicken. , yuca, plantains and fried pork, also came with a side of beans and creama. I also ordered two extra pupusa on the side to try. Chicken chipotle and chicharron. The sampler was such a good deal! The pupusa were actually a really good size and it was so yummy! Add the curtido and spicy sauce ! The plantains were also such a good balance. I didn't really care for the yuca. But the fried pork was good as well. It's like carnitas. I forgot it also came with a corn tamale! Omg that was so good! It was sweet I didn't think I cared for it but I took a bite and it reminded me of my childhood days. The black beans were also delicious. Had a little kick to it but I actually enjoyed it because I love spicy food. I'm so glad I tried this spot! Now I don't have to drive all the way to imperial to get my pupusa fix. Next time I want to try their breakfast menu. read more

Great place!!! Great customer service by the muchachas working there!!? Great customer service by a gentleman on the counter: very freindly!!!! Nice food!!!!! Very , very clean bathrooms areas, compared to other restaurants!!! Definitely recommend this Salvadorian restaurant!!! Thanks for your great customer service!!!! read more

I was blown away by this place. Authentic Salvadoran food that was delicious and fairly priced. They have lunch specials here, so that's an extra bonus! I got two pupusas de frijol con queso. They were both SO GOOD! Both pupusas had generous amounts of filling in them, and the curtido was perfect. It was perfectly pickled and I was given two salsas -- one mild and one spicy. I love spicy food and can handle it, and the spicier one they gave me really packed a nice amount of heat to it! If you're incapable of eating spicy food, go for the mild salsa for your curtido. The woman who took my order and helped me was very nice. She checked on me to see if I needed anything a couple of times, so I appreciated her generosity. read more

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This place was fantastic. We came here at the recommendation of our Salvadoran friend because we had never tried pupusas before. It's a little mom and pop style restaurant, and they had a bunch of cool art on the wall that looks like it could be purchased. The server was great, and we also saw people just ordering takeout or picking up food. We started off with some fried yucca, and we each got two pupusas. I got to try the chicarron, revueltas, queso con loroco. Out of the three, the revueltas was my favorite by far, and I wish I just gotten 3 of those. The loroco was a really interesting texture, and I'm glad that I tried it since it sounds like not many places will serve such a traditional vegetable. I would definitely come back and order more pupusas, maybe as part of the lunch special! read more

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The best popusas in San Diego!! Family business. Everything tastes authentic and everybody is nice and attentive to the customer's needs! We go there everytime we're looking for good Salvadorian food! I highly recommend! read more

Pupusas are the name of the game here: cheap, yummy, and filling. "What are pupusas?" you ask. Think empanadas or calzones but flatter; Cuscatlan's rendition feature corn cake, but if you're like me and prefer flour tortillas over corn, fear not: The corn cake tastes, looks, and feels like flour. If you're also like me and love horchata, try Cuscatlan's Horchata Salvadoreña. "What is horchata salvadoreña?" you ask. Think horchata with essence of peanut and various other spices. I'm glad I discovered this gem and will be back for the rest of the menu! read more

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Such great hospitality! We also tried a bunch of different pupusas and all of them were delicious. We will definitely be back

Out of every restaurant I have ever been to, I can easily say the customer service here is easily in the top-three kindest, accommodating, and welcoming I have ever experienced. The friendliness of the staff was so memorable and rubbed off on the customers who were there- it was literally a restaurant filled with happy people all conversing with each other! On top of the incredibly positive atmosphere, this was the first time I have ever tried Salvadorian food. My good friend, who was born in El Salvador, took me here to explore her culture. She said the food was delicious (and she's picky!) I agree, the quality of the food (and the price) was delicious. This place throughly mimics a 5/5 star establishment and the owners deserve all the positivity they can get. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Salvadorian food, Cuscatlan is where it's at. I tried Pupusas for the first time, which is a corn pancake filled with bean, cheese, and/or meat...so delicious! I also tried the Pan Relleno con Pollo, which is a chicken sandwich and it was so tasty! The bread was soft and warm, and the chicken was cooked just right. Make sure you grab some hot sauce, it adds so much extra flavor. read more

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This is my go-to place for pupusas whenever i'm in town! I recommend calling ahead because they do make them fresh upon order so it does take some time. But it is definitely worth the wait!! If you like spicy, make sure to ask for their spicy sauce as well, it definitely has a kick to it!! read more

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By far the best place to get Salvadorian food . The food had good taste and good portions . The service was amazing and fast if your in the neighborhood stop by. read more