If you like garlic, you have to order the Papusa Ajo (garlic). It was made fresh and was so hot…read morethat I was torn between eating and t and burning my mouth. So good! I also had the Carne Guisada (beef stew) which reminded me of grandma's pot roast but with El Salvadoran flavors. The nice folks put up with my limited Spanish and I went away stuffed.

Every time I'm in town, I always have to stop by my favorite pupusa place! The pupusas were…read moreabsolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The service was just as amazing as the food. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to friends and family. If you're craving authentic pupusas and a warm atmosphere, this is the place to go!

Good pupusas and great customer service and the restaurant clean. Found my new spot cause el buen…read moregusto got yucky

Our go to spot ! Food is good and service is great as well. Always super clean as wellread more

We got three cheese and bean pupusas today with extra curtido for 2.50…read more These are the best pupusas in the East Bay. Large, stuffed generously and just delicious. We loved their red spicy sauce and super crunchy fresh curtido. They are packed into small zip lock bags. I forgot to take photos since I was hungry. This little shop is in the middle of nowhere next to a small auto parts shop and parking is limited. The immediate area is ugly and industrial but the pupusas keep us coming back. Best taken to go. It's not a comfortable spot to eat in. We paid 4 dollars per pupusa to go. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

The freshest most authentic Salvadoran food I've ever had. Recently, I came and ate here twice in…read moreone day it was so good. My go to is the 3/$12 Revuelta pupusas and the Plantains with the beans . Top tier beans and plantains. I am so glad I found this place. It is very close to my work. I do recommend calling in your order at least 30 minutes before so that it'll be ready for you to pick up. sometimes they do not answer their phone but they will give you a call back. Keep in mind they do not accept tap pay, but they do accept Zelle and Venmo if you need to make a mobile payment. It is small and cozy inside but there are at least 4 tables if you want to dine in. They do have a few tvs if you were there to relax while waiting or out with your family. Being new to the area, this place will definitely be my go to for pupusas.

This is our favorite salvi restaurant in the east bay. We've been here multiple times. The food is…read moregood. The pupusas, chicharron con queso and loroco are my favorite. This time l also had their atol de elote. The ambiance, this holiday season there was Xmas decoration and table covers. Lots of seating even for large groups. I love the added booth seating. It does get busy. Service was great too. The waitress was attentive and smiley aside being busy.

Pan con pollo I ordered twice, first time was shocked that they threw everything into the bread and…read morethrew me a drumstick and thigh with the bone still!! But it did taste good after I had to shred the chicken by hand to enjoy the sandwich. Second time I called and asked them to shred it for me or give me chicken breast. But nope same thing. And it was super soggy this time and the taste was completely off

Their pupusas were one of the few foods I was able to eat during the beginning of my pregnancy. It…read morewas very filling for just cheese pupusa. I wanted to try the pork, but saving it for when I no longer had food aversions since I'm not familiar with El Salvadorian food . The curtido was A-1! The pickled/vinegar veggies soothed my morning sickness, I doused each bite in it. I actually craved it twice in a week. We were greeted right away and the tables are clean and ready for you to have a great dine in experience. Even though we took ours to go, it was still piping hot after a 30 minute grocery run since it's wrapped in foil.

They have delicious pupusas , same with curtido and salsa …read more Have Salvadorean beers and colashampan. Everything is good Except one thing .. the area they are located .. I love their food but I'll never go back there .. I hope they would move to another location .. ( you have to knock the door to get in) and I don't blame them.. but that's a lot of anxiety to go there . For me I'm sorry my honest opinion .

I'm Nicaraguan descent - so anytime I'm on the Hwy 4 corridor I stop by Pupusa Time…read more The Cacao brought back childhood memories. The carne asada with plátanos fritos, Home made tortillas & queso frito just rounded it off perfectly. Friendly staff and attentive. Will be returning for more home cook memories...

Pupusa time is worth a visit but unfortunately fell short for me…read more I ordered a 2 pupusa combo with revuelta and carne de res. Out of the 2, I think the carne was my favorite as I could taste more of the filling flavor. The salsa was good but I think the curtido could have used longer fermenting to give it a little more tang. The combo comes with a small side of rice and beans. Both had good flavors but the rice was cold and the beans were too thin for my liking. The beans had more of the consistency of a thin soup which I was expecting more of a chowder. The staff was friendly in greeting and taking my order. Service is slow but expected as good pupusas take time. My issue for my first time visiting was figuring out their system. I wasn't sure if they bring you a check or you go to the register when you're done. At the end of my meal I waited quite a bit after finishing my meal to see if they'd bring a check to me but ultimately just went up to the register after I felt like I sat there longer than I felt comfortable and just wanted to head home. Not sure if that's the correct process or not still.

as a salvi girly I don't play when it comes to my pupusas and this little hidden gem was so bomb. I…read moregot 2 pupusas and the filling inside was fresh and they didn't skimp out on it! I'm surprised more people aren't coming here. The staff came out and brought me napkins without asking and they were really friendly. I'll definitely be coming back to get my Slavi fix. Gracias

As a Salvi, I approve of these pupusas. (Queso y loroco, revueltas & queso y frijoles) were fire…read more Also great customer service. Definitely coming back.

My favorite local Salvadorian restaurant. This is their second branch and imo the best one! I love…read moretheir unique platters and how they're named after places in El Salvador. The service is great, the food is fresh and there's good parking nearby. The staff is always friendly and they also have a kids menu for the little ones who aren't familiar Salvadorian cuisine. I love their El Tunco platter and it's great to share with 2-3. Their rice is always perfectly seasons and fluffed we always order extra. The daughter loves their yucca cob chicharrón.

I've been coming here since they've opened anout 3 or so years ago. The food is good, ive had their…read moreputacos and tamales very good. The grilled fish and shrimp are my favorite. The service is good as well they know me by now ans know my order so customer service is always pleasant. The store is nice spacious amd clean you don't ever sit too close to people so you're not feeling crowed when you eat. Would definitely recommend for lunch and dinner. Also just heads up no alcohol served here only beer I believe.

What a great dinner I had at Popoca! It was a great little intro to Salvadorian cuisine!…read more After perusing the menu, it was so hard to choose, but Popoca had the right solution! A super affordable tasting menu that for only $80 a person and it was such a great value. Started with the fried chicken and guacamole. Now, im not a guac girl, but this was so flavorful and delicious. I really enjoyed it! We also had the pupusas (duh!), the trout (so delicious), veranito loco, and flan for dessert. The most interesting part of the meal was in the middle of it, they served a dish of fruit and veg in a fresh crema. Perfect palate cleanser and super unique! The customer service was absolutely great! Our server answered all of our questions! Great Great Experience over at Popoca, food was great, service was awesome and best of all....they played a ton of Spice Girls. Warmed my millennial heart right up!

What's sexier than a cheese pull?…read more A cheese pull with meltingly tender lengua! Pop-up turned brick and mortar, Popoca is serving up Modern Salvi Cuisine with California ingredients and fine dining techniques. The seasonal menu emphasizes wood-fired cooking. For parties 2 or more, they have a shared, for lack of better words, tasting menu for $80 pp. Full bar available. Rezzies are a must on the weekend! Back patio is TT friendly but kindly note it's communal tables. F O O D * Pollo "Campero": Chicken wings, lime, panela, hot sauce made en casa, escabeche (3 pc-$17): https://tinyurl.com/2brx7bbu - Added an additional piece for $5.50 An nod to the Guatemalan fried chicken chain that became widely popular in El Salvador, the chicken wings are brined and double fried. They're served hot and crunchy but I wished the sweetness from the panela came through and the hot sauce had more heat. I mean, they were tasty but given the mad hype, I expected more. * Pupusa de Lengua: Beef tongue, queso, recaudo ($11 x2): https://tinyurl.com/2wuk2m7x Made from scratch with nixtamalized heirloom corn, the masa was crisp on the outside and soft inside, with a warm, earthy corn flavor and smoky char from the grill. Generously filled with stretchy, molten cheese and tender, beefy lengua....it was BOMB. To nitpick, I wish the curtido (cabbage slaw) had more acid and the salsas were punchier to cut through the richness. I don't know any place in the bay that offers pupusa de lengua so it's a must order if you love lengua. * Bistic Encebollado: Grilled New York steak, bbq shallots, cherry tomatoes, recaudo, onion crema, loroco, sesame ($63): https://tinyurl.com/3bvfan6t Initially, I was bummed to learn they no longer serve their lamb neck but one bite of the bistic, lamb what? The beautifully cooked steak was incredibly tender and flavorful, with a nice smoky char from the grill. The recaudo added an earthy flavor, while the sesame brought a delicious nuttiness. * Arroz ($8) To cheap to pay $17 for a side of rice and beans, we just ordered a side of rice...perfect for two to share. Savory and lightly spiced, it went well with the steak and soaked up all those flavorful juices. S E R V I C E Friendly hostess. Service could have been better, we barely saw our server so couldn't order additional cocktails. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Industrial-chic with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and lush greenery. There's two separate indoor dining areas, one with the bar. Back patio is partially covered. P A R K I N G We easily found street parking on a Saturday evening. Overall, it's no surprise that Popoca has been featured in numerous lists including Bon Appétit, SF Chron Top 100, and NYT...and have been recognized by the Michelin Guide. Aside from an pop-up in LA, they're the only resto in the entire state serving Modern Salvi Cuisine, bringing a unique dining experience in The Town's food scene.