Ok so the pupusa are good. The problem is they never have half the menu in stock. No lorroco or calabasa, ever. Why have them on the menu if you don't have them? The tamales are trash. I know Salvadoran tamales are wet but this was soup, under cooked and nasty. And finally the workers. They are always in a rush, even when not busy, and seem annoyed. You never know what is in each box so you have to cut open each one to figure it out. With so many other places with good reviews, I think this is the last time we come here. Not worth the headache. read more

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This is my go to place for pupusas, pastelitos, empanadas and horchata. My family has been ordering takeout from carrusel for years. The pupusas are huge and flavorful. Made to order. If you want authentic salvadorean food This place is it. read more

I was told El Carrusel has the best pupusas in the Valley, so after my neighbor bought me some to try a few months ago, I knew I had to come back. Parking is ridiculous, but as others mentioned, it's worth the hassle. FOOD: Pupusas Queso and Pupusas Queso con Chicharron: These are the same kinds my neighbor bought me, so I ordered for me. Each pupusa is large and stuffed well, and you can tell from all the cheese oozing out of both. The cheese they use is savory and not too salty, but the ones with chicharron are still my favorite. The first batch of curtido I tried was too heavy on the oregano, but the batch I received when I bought on my own was on point. Their salsa is good. Service was freindly even amidst all the customers coming in and out. I've only had pupusas from a few places, but the ones served at El Carrusel are really good. While I want to compare it with other places, I'll probably come back at least one more time before I do. read more

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All staff is very friendly and helpful fresh baked goods daily I highly recommend it everything is delicious

I Will never come here ever again..not only it's overpriced but the customer service / viejas are rude and like it's a bother for them to take your order ...the food was stale and it looked like it was there for a long time just sitting..bread was nothing special and overpriced!!! Go elsewhere..it's no wonder why it's always empty !! read more

Don't be intimidated by the crazy parking during rush hour, YOU WILL GET A SPOT! We usually come here for breakfast times and that's also when it seems the busiest. There's usually a line but the employees really go through orders pretty quickly. The pupusas here are pretty good. I wish they would cook them a bit longer so the outside is a little crispy but the flavor was good. They made some fresh cheese only pupusas when we went last (our kids will not eat the cheese and loroco). The curtido (cabbage salad?) and salsa are bomb! We also get plátanos fritos which never disappoint. The portion is pretty good and they fill up the whole container. The atol de elite was ehhh. Needed more flavor. The place is pretty small and wish there was more space to sit comfortable, I do suggest ordering to go! Also, I do feel it's pretty pricy considering other pupusas places but somehow I keep coming back. Oh yeah they also have pan dulce and many other plates that I'm sure are just as delicious. read more

El Carrusel Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Reseda, California

I don't care what no one says: Best pupusas in the Valley. Come at me. I'm willing to argue this point. But I know I'm right, and they are too for making them. And they do large orders and are reasonably priced. Friend for Latinos and first time pupusa-eaters as well. Revueltas are always the way to go (though Loroco is always a sleeper). read more

All I'm gonna say is pupusas are BOMB AF.. Pan dulce is trash!!! Quesadillas were so dry I was choking.. Cuernos tasted rancid.. I bought 3 so it wasn't just 1.. Conchas were hard.. not soft and fluffy.. cookies tasted like sand The rest of the bread is the same.. flavorless and hard.. I will not ever come back to buy bread but pupusas hell yeah!!!! read more

The Revueltas pupusas here are the best I've found in the valley- far and away. The prices are reasonable and they provide a discounted rate if you buy a dozen (pupusas/tamales). They accept card or cash, but their receipt/register system borders on archaic, so if you are ordering for work and need to supply a detailed receipt for an expense report- the receipt you submit will require some additional explanation... Large orders can be accommodated fairly quickly, which is a plus, and they have beautiful pastries- though I have not tried them personally. The location is small, there are a few tables, but I imagine people mainly pick up orders to-go, but it's clean and the decor is current/modern. The 4 of 5 stars is mainly for the parking lot- which is nothing short of a complete nightmare. read more

I was looking for a Hispanic Bakery or Panaderia style place in Northridge or Van Nuys-ish area and stumbled across El Carrusel. I saw that they have three locations so they must be good and popular enough to have that many popping up in a relatively close area. Came by Thursday morning just before 7AM and they were pretty busy! Quite a few people ordering breakfast to eat there and it all looked delicious but I was just here for some pan dulce. I don't speak Spanish other than simple words and phrases and I was a bit nervous since everyone was only speaking Spanish, but the female worker was super sweet and friendly and able to communicate so nobody should have a problem ordering anything! I chose about 10 pastries between conchas, cookies, quesadillas, and a few others, which came to unde $10! Considering how big these pastries are, how fresh, and how tasty, this is darn cheap! You can get a dozen doughnuts for $12 but obviously most doughnuts are far smaller than these pastries. I would love to come back and try some plates or pupusas, but either way I would definitely be back. read more

Came here for Pupusas and heart shaped conchas. Pupusas are a bit steep at $2.75. They're really good though. We tried the jalapeño cheese, regular cheese, and revuelta (bean/pork/cheese). My gringa ass can barely say revuelta. I felt stupid when ordering, but oh well. The heart shaped conchas were really cute and perfect for Valentine's Day. They were only like 80 cents each. Yes, parking sucks. There are never any spots open. I always park by Jack and walk over. read more

Negative reviews is my last resort after trying to privately emailing the company with no response. Ordered a 3 leches because we love their 3 leches cakes since they are soaked. That was not the case when we ordered a 3 leches sheet. It was incredibly dry. They should've doubled up knowing it was going to be a big cake and being that cake soaks it up. It was for our party and it was an embarrassment we hype this place so much. We were incredibly disappointed our guests did not like the cake either read more

The quality of the food is really poor and the pastries don't do Salvadorean food justice. It's definitely not a place is go back. The parking is difficult as there is a subway and another restaurant in the same corner. I probably would have been happier with subway then to eat the bad quality pupusas I had here. It was so bad I wouldn't even risk trying the horchata which is my favorite Salvadorean drink. The only reason I give them a star is because the service was with a smile. I'm shocked that this place has been given 4 and 5 stars. I definitely won't be going back. I've been to better restaurants where the service isn't the best but the quality of the products is phenomenal. I think this place would do much better if they purchased better quality. Especially for what they charge. read more

El Carrusel Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Reseda, California

Summary: NOT JUST AN AWESOME BAKERY but a great food spot as well!!! You like Horchata? I do too... but have you had El Salvadorian Horchata (it's more brown)?? No? Get it from Here!!! Now. Ambiance: small room with everything spread out in front of you. 4-6 tables spread around. NOTE: It gets really busy at times! Consider ordering ahead (best if you speak Spanish I think)... Food: BOMB BOMB BOMB Chile Relleno.... so good! Order it and you will not be disappointed ... el Salvadorian Food is different than other Latin food... the Chile relleno here is darn good to highly darn good (order it).... Pastries: pretty good but I've had better. But good enough for this to maintain a 5 star rating from me still! Drinks: all good but the Horchata and melon are my favorites! You must try the Horchata here... Customer service: not much English spoken here but the menus are all in English and Spanish so you won't get lost! The workers are all friendly here and go out of their way to help...I typically tip a couple bucks for their hard work! Parking: small shopping center with lots of parking spots but all are tight and it gets packed! I parked on the street on a Sunday. Conclusion: YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! For a quick and safe order for a first timer: order a queso pupusa (spread a lot of the cabbage on it and enjoy) and a Chile relleno with an Horchata! Lol... thank me later!!!! read more

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I love the food from this place and I'm usually ordering big amounts of Pupusas But there is a lady by the name of Karina that was very unprofessional and hanged up on my call in the middle of me ordering to answer another call Had to drive just to place my order and wait another while to get my food, like I said I always order a lot of food so it takes them a while to make it. I would still recommend this restaurant just because it has delicious food. Employee just needs to be more professional. read more

1st time here. Pupusas were just okay, their empanadas de leche were mediocre, there plátanos fritos were spot on tho.

My go-to spot for breakfast (Salvadorian breakfast). The pupusas are always fresh & ready. The platanos are delicious and a must if u like salvi food. read more

The casamiento in the breakfast is just nasty The egg is nasty save your self the trouble and drive to the one on victory. I have complained and they said that's just the way we do it here at this location read more

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If pupusas Is what you want, this is the place to go! They are delicious and at like $2.50 a pop and the fact that they are the size of mini-pizza is a plus! They have a lot of extra Salvadorian treats. It's a great place for a pick-up and go lunch! Parking sucks, but worth the trip! $7 will fill your belly all day and you will for sure have left-overs! read more

El Carrusel Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Reseda, California

I've been coming here for the last couple years. My daughters love their Pan Dulce (concha's ) and pupusas . It's always great coming in and getting greeted. I highly recommend this place read more

No entiendo x que las empleadas asen excepcion de personas especialmente con Otras nacionalidades es un restaurante seas Guatemalteco Salvadoreño Hondureño Mexicano venesolano o lo que sea todos meresemos El MISMO RESPETO fui x mis pupusas y Todo El tiempo me ignoraron pero llegaba alguien de su misma nacionalidad y Corrian nunca mas vuelvo a Este Lugar read more

The food is good, lots of pastries, they have cakes. Everyone was friendly and it was clean. The only thing is parking is a little difficult but it's worth it. I would say order ahead of time and have someone come with you to avoid parking read more

Freshest pupusas ever!!!! 5:00 in the morning and is hands down the best, memorable breakfast meal I've had. I haven't slept all night and wanted a hot meal before work. Their service is as spectacular as their bean and cheese pupusas! It was soooo fresh, I've never had fresh pupusas like that before, or I have but it wasn't thaaaaat delicious as this one. And their cabbage thing that you place on top was devoured it as if my life depended on it. This place is busy hustling in the morning so better get in line quick. Just kidding, there is a line but it moves pretty fast. It feels very homey because it's small and quaint and I don't feel rushed to enjoy my food. The coffee is simple at its best and hits the spot with the freshest pastries!! I highly recommend if you haven't tried out this spot, you're missing out. read more

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Been to this place a hundred times! Always great food, hot, and service is great! From other pupuserias in the area even the valley this spot is my #1 choice! read more

I enjoy everything that I have eaten from here. It is consistently fresh. Sometimes you have to wait for varieties of papusas, so it is better to call in your order if you want ones other than revueltas. Prices are very good and staff work hard to serve the customers. Parking is quite challenging at busy times, but that can happen even in the SFV. read more

We ordered pan dulce and pupusas on a Saturday morning. The pan was just okay (wouldn't go back for the pan). The pupusas were pretty good. The cheese one especially-not sure what type of cheese they use but it was really good. Prices are fair. The place was very busy and the line goes outside the door. Parking was tight. read more

Not good. Pupusas were basically all masa. All of them and I got a whole dozen. It was like literally a tortilla within a tortilla. The curtido is whack and dry too and they barely give u any for the dozen- u have to buy more if u want extra. read more

Our go to place for pupusa cravings. I have tried to love other places in our area but always come back to this spot. My kids like the chicken tamales, my Russian husband loves the queso con loroco, I always go for revueltas and if I'm craving something sweet I add platanos to our order. Here's a tip if you want to elevate your pupusa experience: when you get home, bust out a non stick skillet and warm up your pupusas until you get a crispy crust on both sides, trust me it's delicious. Then go for a walk around the block because you will feel like you need it! read more

I still LOVE this place! Retail is tough during the holidays, so I decided to treat my associates to something yummy.. what better than Champurrado and pan dulce for this cold weather!?! I called ahead and ordered 3 to-go boxes of champurrado and 2 dozen pieces of sweet bread. When I arrived everything was packed and ready to go! I swear all the associates here are some of the sweetest people ever! I feel like I'm talking to one of my tia's or other family members when I make my order. Anyway, I let the lady at the counter know I couldnt carry everything to my car at once and I would be doing 2 trips. I'm at my car, I turn around and next thing you know I see the sweet lady running behind me with the other half of my order! Her reaction to going above and beyond with the customer service was seriously shocking and amazing! I honestly love this place! My associates ranted and raved about how it was some of the best champurrado they've ever had! Thank you guys! Keep up the good work! read more

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Parking is annoying but totally worth it!! This review is on the heart shaped conchas.. I had placed an order a week before on ig super easy and fast response... the morning of picking up the line was super long but I gave my name and they had my order ready.. didn't have to wait which was a plus.. we definitely will be going back read more

This place use to be good!Now it's just horrible doesn't even deserve one star.Worst Salvadorian food I have ever had! The plátanos are so dry , regular refried beans they can't even give a decent piece of Salvadorian cheese. The crema isn't good go some where else this place is disgusting just trash sad to say but I'm a big foodie. read more

Dear Google Translate App, Thank you for explaining this menu to me so I don't have to be the stupid gringa white girl going, "Yeah, so, like, um yeah, what's a puerco?" (It's pork, by the way!) Dear Lady Behind the Counter, Thanks for not assuming I don't speak Spanish and addressing me in Spanish instead of automatically switching to English at the sight of me... 'cause, yeah, I don't actually speak Spanish, but I'm learning, damn it! Dear Lady Waiting Behind Me in Line, Sorry I took so long to order... very hungry. Dear El Carrusel Bakery, Sorry I didn't really like your food... but your tamales barely had any filling. Jamaica was too sweet. And the pupusas.... meh. Got 3 different kinds and they all tasted the same! The dough was kind of dry; I really wanted to just douse them in grease and salt. Lo siento. read more

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food: raw pupusas i got were raw and refused to give me a refund. yes i got sick. service: rude ladies are rude! they want you to know the menu by heart even if you're not salvadorean! would not recommend! read more

Love this place. Food is delicious every single time. Ppl line up so come early and be ready to place your order when you get to the counter. Make sure to bring cash to tip these highly deserving women. read more

This place is so magical. I love it. Everyone is so nice and friendly. The pupusas as sooo good. The platanos are perfect and everything is reasonably priced. I had the horchata cake today for the first time and wow!!! Great for food and dessert!! read more

Food is delicious but the lady working there seems to hate her job. She never smiles but, it never bothered me till my last visit. She slammed one of the bakery doors and thats my queue to take my business elsewhere. Shitty employees like her will never help a business bring in revenue and chase customers away. read more

The outside of this Salvadorian Resturant does no justice to the inside and the taste of the food. No public restroom and parking can be difficult. It's a busy spot and line can be long but it moves fast. However, the breakfast my husband had was amazing, tasteful and filling. The price for their food is average. The pupusas are big and tasty, not greasy. The Curtido taste fresh and perfectly balanced, the salsa roja is also tasty it could use some spice. Aguas frescas are tasty and good. They have a great selection of taste baked good served all day. Food comes in a to go box which its convenient and easy & fast. read more

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Been Love love this place! Fresh Central American goodies. Fried plantains are out of this world! Pupusas amazing! Also, their bakery is great, I've stopped by a few time for office bakery days and folks in my office love the different varieties of sweet breads. Today 1/24/18 I had to take out 1 star- their 'tamales de elotes' are awful!! Taste like corn bread , no corn in them. read more

I took a variety of papuas to work from here and I was the hero! Always great and they've updated the place to a have a cute, chic look. Pastries look amazing as well, but I can't speak to how they taste. I'll have to update after I pork out on that! read more

Love this place, I'm glad they did the upgrade it desperately needed. It's always clean and the service is exceptional. The is food is good, my favorite are the pupusas de calabaza! Sooo yummy The norm for places like this is to pay first then they give you the food, here you eat your food ask for more (if your still hungry) when your done you walk to the front let them know what you had and pay. Ps (a couple of times my husband and I have seen the owner feed a less fortunate person, which to us that was one more reason to give them our business) That is the blessing of this little hole in the wall. THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE ONE ON VICTORY!!! Didn't realize there was two places read more

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