I've eaten food from here before because my friend did a lunch run for work one time, but this is…read morethe first time eating at the restaurant. The pupusas were excellent and they have a combo plate that includes 2 pupusas, rice, and beans with the usual curtido and salsa. They also include a hot salsa if you want more spice. I think they should have given me more curtido but I was told that you can ask for more and they'll happily give you more. The quesadilla was excellent! I should've bought another one for the mornings when I have my coffee. The employees are very friendly and the dining area was clean. I can't wait to come back again for some more pupusas and eventually try other things on their menu!

The name of this place quite literally translates to "the corner." Which is where they are hidden…read morebut definitely a place to try if you're in the area. The dining area is a little smaller but the dishes/drinks are full of flavor. The service is great as well. The staff are very attentive and friendly. I tried the sopes combo with your choice of meat, served on a fluffy and crunchy piece of fried dough, beans, lettuce, tomato, Salvadoran sour cream, queso fresco w/salsa (Fair warning the salsa is super spicy) and rice & beans on the side. I also had a Fresco de Tamarindo and it was freshly made just like all of their drinks. Glad I gave this place a try and can't wait to try their Salvadoran tamales on a weekend!

When it comes to Salvadoran food, "El Pulgarcito" is definitely the real deal. Not only do they…read moreserve Salvadoran food but they also have a full-on Mexican food menu as well. Located at the McCarran Plaza directly on E. Prater Rd and adjacent to N. McCarran Blvd in the heart of Sparks, this has been one of the top rated spots for papusas in the northern Nevada area dating back to 2012. And if my family (that live north of here in Spanish Springs) didn't tell me about this hidden gem, I would have no idea it even existed. I came here with my lady during the afternoon on Saturday 6/20/2026 at around 3:00pm. Since this is an outdoor strip mall with lots of other businesses and eateries, parking was fairly easy to find; especially since we came in between lunch and dinner. The exterior showcases the business name while the interior actually has two separate dining areas. In fact, it is so spacious inside, there is ample room to accommodate a lot more tables and chairs. I do think the layout is also designed to where people can dance if they have hold private gatherings. Even though the decor looks a bit dated, this only adds to some of the charm and authenticity of this small business. As I mentioned, their menu consists of both Salvadoran food; papusas, sopas, pollo fritos, etc. as well as Mexican food; tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc. All types of traditional Central American meats are prepared here as well as a variety of seafood options, a-la-carte items, soups, sodas, and juices. I ended up ordering one frijoles (bean) papusa and one fish taco while my lady ordered two frijoles (bean) papusas. Total price for everything after tax + tip only came out to around $20; not bad at all even with skyrocketing food prices. We were given complimentary chips & salsa, a number, and proceeded to sit at one of the booth tables. Both our orders arrived in less than 10 minutes by the same lady that took our order. We received the traditional cabbage slaw with our papusas (a.k.a. curtido) with the savory tomato salsa roja. One bite of my bean papusa and the flavor absolutely hits perfectly. The ratio of beans combined with the crispiness of the tortilla shell hit all the high notes for me. As for the fish taco, this was absolutely delicious as every single bite had an abundance of crispy fried (tilapia) fish. It also included amazing crema sauce, avocados, and other fillings to elevate the overall flavor. All in all, "El Pulgarcito" is the real deal and if you're looking for a place that serves up amazing Salvadoran food in the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, this hits all the high notes. Prices are very competitive, service was top notch, and the food was a grand slam for me. Keep in mind that they are closed on Mondays but are open for business Tuesday through Sunday from 9am-7pm. My rating for this small family-owned business, a perfect five stars.

This business is my cup of tea for gorditas and popusas The…read morepopusas are the best in my opinion because I love plain bean ones. They do have other options but something about simplicity is what I love. The gorditas also have beans and the choice of meat you want. I get something different every time. They offer lots of other options they have a great menu with variety of different things. There is lots of seating . You seat yourself and order at the counter. But they do bring you the food once ordered. You pay before as well. Parking is easy because it's in a area with lots of other businesses. The service is great and if you dine in you get chips and salsa while you wait for your food. The food does come out quick as well not much wait time. Go and try the popusas you might enjoy the simplicity just as much as I do.

Customer service was excellent- cashier was so friendly, answered questions about food items, was…read moresuper apologetic that they were out of pepperoni for their pepperoni pupusa pizza, and refilled our drinks with a smile. Watermelon agua fresca and horchata were refreshing but kiddo and hubby didn't really enjoy the pupusa pizza.

While at RPM, I recommend trying this spot for some great pupusas. They will take about 10ish…read moreminutes to make, but that's quicker than some other businesses around town. I chose 2 revueltas and 1 queso. They are not shy with the filling, and they come out with those little bits of crispy cheese that leak out during cooking. If you are hyper sensitive to spice, I recommend easing your way into the toppings. While restaurants at RPM are known for premium pricing, this spot is one of the more economical options. Check them out for some delicious flavors!

RACIST EMPLOYEES!! The women behind the counter are rude…read moreand will talk about you in front of your face. I ordered a pupusa with beans and cheese and was served a pupusa with just cheese, so as Im walking up to the counter they are saying "looks shes coming to complain" (all in spanish thinking I cannot understand them). As i'm standing there explaining to them they are going back and forth making snide remarks. The woman I was speaking to even asked if I spoke spanish and then continued to talk out loud complaining about me. - I understood every word. How childish to complain and whine when its your mistake Just ugly behavior from ugly women.

It's been a while since I've been here, but this is classic Taqueria. The salsa station everything…read moreis in Spanish. It's delightful. It's how you know when you walk in that food is about to be absolute Fuego. That said the pupusa's here are by far. My favorite thing on the menu doesn't matter which one you go with I've had them all I like being able to know whatever I get on the menu it's going to be good. There's plenty of space to sit down inside lots of tables and like I noted above there is a salsa station. My preference is still to get it to go and it doesn't matter whether you order ahead of time or you order right there. It's always quick. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Been coming here for years. They offer Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine. I normally order pupusas. I…read morebelieve their pupusas are pretty authentic. This time around I ordered pupusas and a Salvadoran tamale. The Salvadoran tamale is completely different than a Mexican one. I was really craving a Salvadoran tamale but was completely disappointed when I unwrapped the tamale. The filling was shredded pork however the preparation was done like the filling that they use for the Mexican tamales. It wasn't a recaudo it was just the chile sauce with the meat. The flavor was ok a little dry on the masa. The tamales were my favorite. I wish they offered different dishes so you can grab your salsa and curtido. The plates where they serve the food are not reliable enough for the salsa and curtido. Overall it's a good place for the pupusas just not the Salvadoran tamales.

We had a Carnitas burrito and a steak tostada and both were good. I like that you ordered at the…read morecounter and there are no frills. It comes on paper plates and chips and salsa for extra. I would stop by again when I'm in the area.

If you're a very patient person and are willing to wait over half an hour for just 2 pupusas and a…read moredrink that's 80% ice with a hair on your food then this is the place for you. My girl friend and I had to walk back and forth because we received our food without any forks or knives and had to keep asking for more stuff such as sauce and curtido before we could actually eat. I never leave reviews but this was a frustrating experience. The vibes were good and the food was good but man the rest of it really weighed it down for me.

Clean interior and stellar customer service. I ordered the beef bistek and thought it was quite…read moregood. I will likely return to try other dishes in the future.

We ordered carnitas taco plate. Two tacos. With rice and beans. Glass of water. Place was clean and…read moreI'm glad it didn't smell like fabuloso. The carnitas were full of flavor and the best part.. not greasy. Great orange sauce on top. Tastes like chipotle crema of some kind. The guy that helps us, not sure if he was the manager or the owner... great service. They close at 6pm not 7pm. Music was a mix of 80s and newer in Spanish which was on point!

Absolute 10/10!! Beyond excellent service. Always super nice and accommodating every time without…read morequestion. I am completely obsessed with the round tortilla chips and both green salsas. And it is an absolute must to put both green salsas on whichever you choose. It's just so good! The first thing I ever tried was the regular chicken quesadilla and I was instantly hooked. The chicken is perfect so flavorful, and has the right amount of cheese. Same thing with the stacked quesadilla which has a fried flour tortilla inside, genius! The only thing I haven't liked very much so far is the suizo burrito. The cheese sauce got cold very quick and the Carne Asada was a little too fatty for me. It's more of a personal preference and not anything at all wrong with the food. The flavor was still very good with everything else. I'm so excited to come back and try out the rest of the menu items, especially the items from the online menu (not listed in restaurant) such as the Carne Asada fries and nachos. Many thanks Bistro Hanbanero crew! Can't wait for the next visit.

Decided to go in with a friend on tacos and we landed on Cielito Lindo both for location and the…read morepositive reviews. I'm always leery about trying a new taco place because there are just sooo many good and consistent spots in town, why chance a possible bad meal? Well I'm glad we did because those tacos didn't last more than 5 min. I got the 3 tacos combo plate and my buddy got carnitas with some consommé. Meal comes with a scoop of beans and rice and(my favorite) grilled onions and jalapeños. Wish my friend told me he was getting his without because I would have totally eaten his too. My only regret is I didn't order a couple of side tacos for later.

I came into Cielito Lindo in Lemmon Valley on August 13th and unfortunately left pretty…read moredisappointed with the customer service. The woman working the counter was smiling, friendly, and having a warm conversation in Spanish with the customers directly before me. When it was my turn, I greeted her warmly, but the entire demeanor changed. No smile, no friendly conversation, just handed me my food and didn't even offer salsa or anything else. I'm not expecting anyone to roll out the red carpet for me, but the difference in how I was treated compared to the customers immediately before me was noticeable enough that it felt uncomfortable. The funny and honestly sad part is that my wife is Mexican, so Mexican culture and food are a big part of our family. I would have loved to make this a place we came back to regularly. You would think a local restaurant would want every customer who walks through the door to feel equally welcome, especially when there are so many other places people can choose to spend their money. Hopefully this was just an off interaction, because the customer experience should not change that drastically from one person to the next.

El Paisano is seriously one of the best Mexican restaurants around! The food is always amazing, and…read moreI've honestly never had a bad meal there. Everything is packed with flavor, and the staff is always so friendly and provides amazing service. And their horchata? Hands down the BEST in town! If you haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out. I recommend this place to everyone!

This is my favorite pupusas ever! All pupusas here are great. It's not in the best area but it's…read moreworth it. We don't usually eat there but rather would order for pickup especially when pupusas can take some time to make. They have just cheese, bean and cheese or pork and they are all great although cheese is our favorite. They give you a lot of the red pupusas sauce and coleslaw on the side to go. Or if eating there thy have a little bar of sauces and other fixings.

Fresh squeezed orange, carrot, and vegi juices with beet are my favorite and they serve them here…read more Tacos are always fresh and amazing and they have a salsa bar in the restaurant. Carne asada street taco is my favorite along with their casibrilla tacos with the fried onions and sauces.

Paid $15 for a quesadilla that was basically a tortilla with meat and almost no cheese…read more I ordered expecting a loaded/cheesy quesadilla. What I got was dry tortilla, some asada, and a sad amount of cheese that you could barely taste. For that price I should've been able to see and taste the queso. Instead it felt like I paid 15 bucks for a wrap. I'm not asking for a five-star restaurant. I'm asking that if you're charging $15 for a quesadilla, you actually put cheese in it. This one missed the whole point of the item. Won't be back unless they fix portions. Disappointing, especially when money is already tight.