El Salvador is a hidden gem in the Milwaukee area. If you want authentic Salvadorian food this is your spot. The place is small and cozy, the staff is always friendly. The pupusas are delicious they are served with curtido and salsa salvadoreña. My favorite are pupusas de queso, asada or the chicharrón ones. I love to enjoy my pupusas with an ensalada de frutas (mixed fruit drink) I definitely recommend this spot you won't be disappointed. read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Pupusas - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This was my first time trying El Salvador with a friend. We had heard so many great things about their pupusa's and we wanted to try them for ourselves. They were absolutely delicious so if you are looking for a Pappas said this is your spot in the Milwaukee area. The inside is small, but we received good service and their condiment portions were of a large size which I always love. Their sour cream is made with like a Coquita cheese it was really good. The salsa was also really good not too hot at all so good for everybody. Their steak burrito was delicious. Everything was really good. I will be back for sure. We went around lunchtime and it wasn't busy. read more

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Delicious made from scratch especially the soups (sopas). Sopa marisco extremely delicious with mussels, salmon, shrimp and calamari. Simply out of this world. Also tortillas were all home made - all slightly different shapes. The pan fried fish was fresh, crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It is rare to go to a restaurant on Christmas Eve to find everything made from scratch. Just superb. Some customers were saying that the service is not the best - well, they have just a couple of people serving everyone. That day, it was full with five tables eating. As far as I am concerned, we received good service. We received our delicious food on time and our take-outs. As far as the food is good, and service okay, I am not complaining. read more

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Small restaurant right off the freeway. The service was fantastic and the food was pretty good. I would like to come back and try something new. Definitely feels like you're in El Salvador though! They did not have many of the beers listed just fyi. read more

POV: very racist restaurant, service is horribl! & it is not a very clean sanitary place

It was good service for take out and the food was fresh. I came here only for the papusas and the tamale. The papusas were great and they offer a variety of fillings. For $2.50 a piece you can't go wrong. I ordered 10 to share but that was way too much. 5 would've been plenty. They come w the slaw and tomato sauce. The citrus flavors cuts through the richness of the papusas well to balance it. I tried the cheese and cheese/chicharon filling. The chicharon was different from what I expected. For my preference I'd stick to bean and cheese filling. The tamales were ok. They are laid on a piece of banana leaf and covered with aluminum foil and steamed. The chicken was meaty and had potato in it too. That's a plus bc I love potatoes. I just personally like mine fully wrapped in banana leaves. Their tamales were somewhat soggy too so I'd skip this item. Of the 2 restaurants that serve papusas in town and I would come back again for them. Next time I'll try other fillings. read more

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First off yes!!!! had the best lengua en salsa verde mhmm and their Salvadoran tamales matches my grandmas oof!!! Can't wait to get it again and I got to order and pick up so service was top notch!! Not to mention to nice staff and they also had small snackies on the side such a gem!!....oh and the PUPUSAS!!! My lords! quezo con loroco....A1!!! The bomb !! Revuelta and calabaza con quezo have mercy!!! So damn good read more

The pupusas were small, dry and no much flavor. They are expensive. In California the pupusas are double the size and cheaper. In addition I purchased a Campesino breakfast, the plain rains were so dry with no flavor. I will not come back to this restaurant. read more

Workers are very kind and prompt with food orders. Sometimes no cheese is on the pupusa but I should remember to specify!

WORD OF WARNING, IF YOU ARE BLACK THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU! If you are ever in the Milwaukee area avoid this place like the plague. Don't even worry about the food, the personnel at this restaurant are the rudest, nastiest, crudest people you will ever encounter, not to mention blatantly racist. My spouse and I were in Milwaukee for a holiday weekend. We had a lovely time and I would recommend Milwaukee as a whole to anyone wanting to visit. Everywhere we'd been in the city, up until going to El Salvador Restaurant, was wonderful. I was so impressed that everyone was so kind and welcoming. I am Afro-Latino and my spouse is Central American. As a surprise I wanted to take him to a restaurant that served food that approximated that of his native Honduras. Both of us are Spanish speaking, so make no mistake, this was not about language or culture. From the time we walked in the door the woman working there looked at me like I was poop on the bottom of her shoe. It was very, very, evident that my colour was a problem for her. Forget seating us, she acted as if we were bothering her and as if simply talking to us was a burden. I was prepared to endure it all to please my partner, but even he was put off. Her attitude, the look of disgust and annoyance on her face chased us away, never to return. If you have any self respect at all, stay away. If I could give them less than one star I would. read more

My husband and I arrived at 2ish on a Sunday afternoon. There are only 12 or so tables and it was definitely busy. There was a host seating people, getting complimentary chips and salsa, and clearing tables and one waitress doing everything else and she was hustling. It took about 15 or so minutes for us to order and then close to another 30 minutes to get our food. Everything was good and inexpensive... I guess just when you go... go into the situation knowing service will be pokey. All together we had two strawberry jarritos, 3 pupusas (one carne asada and two queso), one carne torta, one carne taco, fried plantains with crema, and complimentary chips and salsa and it was only $20. read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Fried plantains with cream, strawberry Jarritos, carne asada taco, and two queso pupusas (comes with cabbage and salsa to put on top) - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We toured the Basilicata next door and in the audio tour they mentioned the Salvadoran restaurant across the street. Having been to El Salvador we immediately knew we wanted Papusas. We were not disappointed, they were hot and fresh. We also ordered tacos and tamales. Definitely get the pork ones, they were absolutely delicious. We were so glad we stopped for lunch! read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Pork Papusa - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place was terrible in person, it smells awful as if the tables don't get cleaned. I even decided to stay and try their food which was actually good (popusas) the staff were very unfriendly and didn't offer my toddler any water out of courtesy. Most places give you a cup for every person. The walls looked disgusting and the bathroom was horrendous. read more

I've been here a couple of times and originally found this place because I really wanted a papusa. I tried them once while visiting someone in Los Angeles, the family originally from Guatemala. His Mom buys them from a local El Salvadorean market to go. They were so good with the slaw that I just had to have them again. The place is smallish and the decor is very authentic. You get free chips and salsa which is great. I've only have the papusas so I can't say how anything else is on the menu. Just get them, any flavor is good, and load em up with the slaw and red sauce. Someday I want to make my own but this place is where it's at. They are very inexpensive and you can order 1 or 20 so I would recommend getting more for leftovers. read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Vegetarian papusas - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I am at the El Salvador Restaurant in Mikwaukee. Picking up one of my favorite meals. Pupusas. They are always excellent, which is why I drive many miles to get them. read more

This is a nice hidden gem! The food is not only delicious but it's pocket friendly. They have a decent menu, so everyone can find something good to eat. I've eaten in or ordered for take out and the food is really good. read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Pupusas rellenas de frijoles/queso. Curtido y chips con salsa - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place was unexpectedly amazing. We were visiting the st. Basilica cathedral and went in for lunch because It's situated right in front of it and I am so glad we did. The food was simply outstanding. Garlic Prawns were so yummy and fresh, chicken stew was hearty and full of flavour, they even made the rice delicious I don't know how! The tamales were ok but the main courses were so impressive, we didn't care much about the tamales. The portions were huge and prices were totally reasonable. The service was good too! The ambience is very homely. There's plenty parking nearby. read more

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People, pupusas are the next hot thing. They're crunchy on the outside, piping on the inside, and all around savory. I had two pupusas: one revuelto (meat and cheese) and a loroco (veggie). While they may appear underwhelming, don't let their looks deceive you. The perfect handheld comfort food. I also had a baleada, which felt like a breakfast quesadilla with beans, avocado, and egg inside. Not as yummy as a pupusa, but still good and gooey if you are a breakfast aficionado. The complimentary chips and salsa were nice too although Our server was nice although service was rather slow considering that we came during the evening and there were not many people inside. Street parking is available although its availability may be spotty depending when you come. More or less, the moral of the story is that El Salvador is worth a visit if you have never been, and don't leave without eating a pupusa (or three)! read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Pupusas - the star of the show and always tasty - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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First time here and it was an amazing experience. Cozy dinning area. This was the first time I ever tried "pupusa" and they are amazing! So cheesy with different meats to choose from and they range from $2-$5. Also got the burrito which was amazing, and a fried fish which was very juicy. The prices on the menu are really great so if you haven't checked this place out DO IT! read more

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It took me long enough, but I finally made it in to El Salvador Restaurant. After reviewing the menu and asking for recommendations, I decided on a Pupusa de Revueltas, a Baleada, and Salpicon. There were several options for pupusa fillings. I figured I would try the option with a mixture of fillings,cheese, ground beef, and beans. A pupusa is a thick, handmade, corn tortilla. They can be plain or filled with various items. I've had them before at other South American restaurants, but these were the best I've had. When I saw a small section on the menu of three items from Honduras, I had to try something. I decided on the Baleada (bah-leh-AH-dah) de Carne, which looked a lot like a large taco. A tortilla is stuffed with eggs, avocado, and steak. The tortilla was soft, the steak was well-seasoned, and overall the Baleada was delish. I think it would make for a great brunch item. The Salpicon (sal-pee-CONE) is a Salvadorian dish made of boiled beef mixed with onions and spices and served with rice and beans. The beef incredibly tender and flavorful. I'd say my first visit to El Salvador was a success and I plan to return to explore more of the menu. read more

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This buggah is ONO!!! Visiting from Hawaii and this is the best I have ever had. Everything is so flavorful and delicious. If you are in the area you have to stop here and get a bite. read more

This place gives horrible service We went in for dinner there was only 3 tables occupied with a total of 10 ppl, we got a seat in the corner and later we given a menu. Our server who did not give us a name later brought us chips and salsa, we started browsing the menu to decide what we would like to eat. While we waited 2 other customers came in and got a seat in front of us, out server talked to them and gave them a menu. Meanwhile we are still waiting for her to at least ask us if we want something to drink, she then comes back to the people that came in after us and gave them their drink order at this point I'm confused. So we decided to give her a few more minutes to see if she will come take our order nope she doesn't, she then proceeds to bring out a beer for one of the tables that was already eating their food. We decided to leave but before we did I wanted to find out if we had to pay for the salsa and chips. I go up to the counter and there's a lady by the register I asked do we pay for the chips and salsa she goes did you have drinks. I said no our server didn't even take that she then calls the server by her name Patty and speaks to her in Spanish (server stated no she didn't take our order) the lady mentioned no it's okay to which I said thank you and we walked out They didn't apologized or anything except proceeded to speak Spanish as if we weren't there Bad service for customers that don't walk in speaking the language Disappointed because a friend mentioned that they went there with a group from work and how delicious the food was. Sad our experience with patty turned us off to this place read more

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This place taste legit. My pupusas were crisp and delectable. Also like it is hard to find since I missed the turn but it's basically right by the Basillica. The register ppl are super nice and you can tell they have a customer base that comes in. I also loved the Curtido. I haven't been able to find a good pupusa spot and I'd say this is it for Milwaukee. Also it's super cheap. Be aware that they don't speak super fluent English so make sure you enunciate more so that they understand you. Since mask already make it hard for people to understand each other. Legit El Salvadorian food. read more

This restaurant is simply, awesome! I found it because the new location of the school that I work at has moved into the Lincoln Village neighborhood. I am so glad that my principal recommended this place because it is delicious and so affordable. Like, I am talking less than $2 for a huge, filling papusa. I had not heard of papusas before this restaurant but am happy I tried them. They are like filled corn tortillas(?) with a bunch of yummy ingredients inside. I absolutely loved the bean and cheese one. They also stay warm for a long time so feel free to take them to go -- you won't need to heat them again at home. This place was actually just featured on a NYT article for 36 hours in MKE (what to do). I am amazed that this place made it but at the same time, not, because it is worthy of all the 5 stars it gets! read more

Bad service and overpriced food. The server didn't greet us or offer drinks, she just stood there waiting for us to order. And $4 for coffee that tastes more like cinnamon tea? Cmon. read more

I'm glad I found a Salvadorean place here in town. I had been craving pupusas for a minute, and I finally got my fix. I ordered 6 pupusas revueltas (frijoles, queso, chorizo) to go. The restaurant itself has about 12 tables, and is a bit on the smaller side. Only 1 waitress handling about 9 tables, phone orders, to-go orders , and everything else. The pupusas were pretty good. Tbh not the greatest I've had, but good pupusas are hard to find. They gave me a good amount of curtido and salsa, which I appreciate. Overall I enjoyed it and would eat here again. I might try the mojarra (fried fish) next time. It looked very good. Plus, they have an A rating from the city. read more

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The chips were dull, the dipping salsa thin & tomatoey (but good heat). The pupusas weren't as toasty/aromatic/rich as the best I've had; the additional squeeze bottle salsas a bit thin ... But let me tell you why this is a five-star place to go: it's because the whole is fantastically better than a sum of the parts. First of all, this is a fresh, bright, beautiful restaurant - - visually nourishing. Gleaming, warm, welcoming - - it is beautiful - - inside and out. It is permeated with a beauty and soulfulness. I got an Honduran baleada (toasted tortilla, stuffed with yummies that worked together brilliantly) and a couple pupusas. The salsas alone may not be "best" salsas you've had; the slaw alone is a blast of toothy freshness, but not a rave; the pupusas aren't all that big and toasty & multifaceted - - but add the salsas to the slaw to the pupusas - - and it is ravishing. Put subtle - - but still accented - - flavors like that together and it is delicious. All these aspects of texture and flavor that absolutely satisfy. The salsas aren't meant to stand alone - - they are designed to augment the whole in subtle ways; as is the slaw, that really brings everything alive. And the baleada on the other plate had really tasty meat, eggy richness, cool avocado, and a nice crispy crunch - - it was great. All in all, this was a wowsville nosh in a stunningly pretty place (even the view out the window was awesome), and with Barca playing Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey on some top-quality screens - - and with really warm, caring, but unintrusive service. For under eight bucks. It doesn't get better than this (I have to add, that all the pupusa places I've been to across the country have either been awkward grocery story adjuncts, or have been scruffy dumps). OK, so the chips and salsa aren't the best you ever had ... but ... read more

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Always delicious. For me El Salvadoranian food is a taste of home and I got to Share my love of the food with my friends!

Yes, yes, yes. Did I mention that yes? Right. So glad that Jessica Z suggested this little spot on 6th Street, because YUMVILLE BATMAN. I mean... pupusas! C'mon people! Seriously. Tangent: It's not that Milwaukee doesn't have food like this (and by "this," I mean diverse ethnic offerings). It's just that, well, we don't have a wealth of it. We don't have ten pho places on every corner. I mean we have some killer ethnic eats, and it's just that they're hiding... but people don't go out of their way to search it all out as a general rule of thumb. Guess what? They should, and they should start with El Salvador because everything we had last night was so absolutely delicious. So, back to it, then. Pupusas. Priced at $1.99 a piece, they're a steal and so so good. I ordered the "revueltas," which was a some sort of pork/veggie/cheese combo. Served up with two house sauces -- red bottle = vinegary + somewhat fruity/sweet, green bottle = salty, to-die-for salsa verde -- I was more then pleased with my choice. Jessica ordered two pupusas: one cheese, maybe and one with Salvadoran veggies. (There are around 6 types to choose from, some veggie and some meaty.) They come served with a sort of Salvadoran slaw (vinegar-y cabbage mix), and all of it was definitely tasty, well-done, and seriously cheap. Then, it was my milanesa torta. Now, I've had this before at Riviera Maya (it's sort of my go-to), so I was interested to try it at El Salvador. SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. Seriously. All of these milanesa are belong to me and you can haz none of them. I'm shutting the front door to shut you out. And for $4.50? MIND BLOWN. Lightly breaded steak, avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion... this is basically a latin sandwich of epic, tastebud-bending proportions. I could've gone with any of the stellar looking entrees --tamales, yuca + veggies, carne asada, fish dinners with rice + beans, etc. -- but I'm so glad I didn't. I am in wicked love/lust with this milanesa. I'm sure it will occupy my thoughts, dreams... you get the idea. Jess' steak entree looked amazing, and though I did not partake, I was extremely impressed/horrified at the portion size. Seriously: girl ate, and when it was all over? It was as though she hadn't made a single, solitary dent. Margaritas: Don't do it. You may want to, but don't. It's all mix. Go with a Salvadoran beer, instead! Service was sweet despite our server's limited English, and I seriously enjoyed this tiny little hole-in-the-wall on 6th. I adore, and cannot wait to go back. Mama's got a new go to for cheap latin eats. Me gusta! read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great little place for devouring some delicious food - El Salvadorian style! The papusas are excellent. They come in a variety of fillings: cheese, vegetable, the mixed has pork/beans/cheese. They have tamales and breakfast served until 12pm. Also tried the carne guidas(?) - nice flavor! It's fun to order a bunch of stuff and just try all the things. The back of the menu has some Mexican dishes and kids options, but I'd suggest sticking with the first two pages and ordering in El Salvador style - this is unique to Milwaukee and a fun, tasty experience. The price can't be beat, either! Very affordable. They do offer some bar beverage items as well. A+ hidden gem! read more

I can't say I've ever tried El Salvadorian cuisine before, but after having lunch here I can tell you...that shiz is GREAT! This small, casual cafe serves mainly locals (English is understood/ spoken but it's definitely the second language) and everything is pretty much under $10. They do offer a few Mexican offerings but skip that and get some house specialties. Pupusas - the best way I can describe these is a masa dough pancake stuffed with delicious things. You can get veggies or several kinds of meat - I had chicken and it was super tasty + $2.50. You cannot beat that with a stick! The pupusas are really filling too - 2 makes a meal if you order a side. I recommend the beans which are all kinds of runny, salty, lardy delicious. They are some of the best beans I've ever had. Hubs had a beef stew - it was a good sized portion, served with rice and corn cakes. Mmmm...tasted like pepper steak to me. Everything comes with a bowl of vinegary, peppery slaw which is quite good. So - the next time you want to go south of the border, consider dismounting from the giant pepper, taking off the novelty sombrero and giving this place a try. It's a gem! read more

This was our first time visiting, but it will not be our last. We went specifically in search of their pupusas and we were not disappointed. There is a nice selection of them: chicken, cheese, beans, steak, pork, vegetables. They are very affordable as well and served with a side of spicy coleslaw and salsa. We made sure to ask for some crema as well. Their menu has a lot more than just pupusas. They have a good variety of tamales, soups, seafood, tacos, tortillas, burritos, etc. They were recently written up in the New York Times. Check the travel section for the article "36 hours in Milwaukee". It is a hidden gem of Milwaukee for sure. read more

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Often I get asked, "Where's the best place in Milwaukee to get a papusa?" And my reply is always the same. "What's a papusa?" Well never again shall I suffer the embarrassment of having my lack of knowledge of the preferred traditional food of the Salvadoran people so laid bare. A papusa, for those unknowing, is a dish made of a thick, handmade corn tortilla that is usually filled with a blend of cheese (queso), seasoned pork, and refried beans. You can get them at Milwaukee's only Salvadoran restaurant (as far as I know), El Salvador, right across from the Basilica on 6th Street. El Salvador is a quaint little place with about 10 tables. As is typical with other Latin American restaurant experiences, the TV blares Univision. There's two ways to look at this: 1) as part of the experience; to be expected at any good Latin American restaurant, or 2) as flippin' annoying. I side with the latter. On the day I visited, a Mexican version of Judge Judy provided a cacophonous and continuous din of people crying and shouting at each other in Spanish. It gave me a headache, but I must admit that I was curious why Mexican Judge Judy came down from the bench and hugged the sobbing defendant. Anyway, back to the food. Papusas may be the star here, but they're just okay. They're good sustenance, but a little heavy without any real strong flavors. They need to be sauced up to have any taste (conversely, I get less tasteful when sauced up). But what really rocked my taste buds was Salpicon con Carne de Res (boiled beef mixed with onions and spices). Salpicon is exactly what I love about food. It's simple with only a few ingredients and yet oh so delicious. Served with a side of black beans and salad, for only $8.99, it could feed two. Also, HUGE margaritas can be had at El Salvador for only five bucks. What a deal! El Salvador, despite Univision's clamor, is a true Milwaukee gem. I'm looking forward to returning; perhaps I'll remember to bring ear plugs. ;) (Note 1: I asked the cashier why Mexican Judge Judy gave the defendant a hug and got no answer. No habla ingles for the cashier, though she genuinely appeared pleased over Mexican Judge Judy's ruling. Note 2: Nobody ever asks me where they can get the best papusas in Milwaukee. It just seemed a good way to start a Yelp review.) read more

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Went today for the first time, after reading a few good reviews on Yelp and Urbanspoon, glad I finally went! At 1:30 on a Thursday we were the only table, but several people came in for carryouts. Beebs and I felt a little weird with the two familia dudes watching us, but she got a killer strawberry marg & my horchata was great, with super-cute dice-sized ice cubes. My pupusas came first. I've never had them before, and wasn't sure how to eat them...a bowl of lightly vinegar-ed cabbage slaw came on the side, along with two bottles of salsa - one loose & tomato-y, the other a bright smooth tomatillo variety. I thought it would be like a sope - with my preferred meat choice atop the corn cake, but, duh, they were filled with the stuff. One "chicharrones' - a lightly spiced ground pork, the other with what was billed on the menu as "Salvadoran vegetables". Mostly a melty queso blanco with bits of maybe cactus and pickled peppers, this was the best. Super cheap at $1.99 apiece, $2.29 for the veggie one. Beeb's carne asada appeared, a shoe-sole sized grilled skirt steak served with a shower of grilled onion rings, a whole grilled jalapeno, a dark version of rice & beans, and thin slices of pan-fried potatoes, even though the menu promised fried plantains. It also came with 4 hand-pressed corn masa cakes too thick to be proper tortillas. My two tacos al pastor were fantastic at $1.50 each, saucier than taco truck al pastors, garnished correctly with white onion, cilantro & radish slices on two-ply corn tortillas. To go I ordered some tamales: 2 elotes, 2 puerco. They were heavy and moist, the pork ones steamed in banana leaves, the corn ones had no trace of actual corn kernels, but were fluffy and tasted faintly of banana, sweet and starchy. Our waitress was super-sweet with limited English and a hot gold tooth, and I will definitely be back! Next time I'll try the yuca with veggies and crispy chicharrones. read more

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Excellent value for $$ and portion. Unlike the sweet Filipino Escabeche, TAJADA CON POLLO has a dash of spice/pepper for an edgy addictive taste. Perfectly fried CHICKEN gets a little dry on white meat. Is that familiar fried green plantain taste like Puerto Rican's Mofongo, or Cuban? CHICARON and CHEESE PUPUSAS was combined into an addictive quick meal on the go. Reminds you of Columbian's Arrepa. The Salvadorian's Marinated Cabbage is more salty than sour that is similar to pickled vegetable. REFRESCO DE CHAN is something good to try once. Taste like Kool Aid with chia seeds at the bottom. VENUE has a romantic 2-seater by the Other Window. I like that the small venue didn't cramp the space. Excellent SERVICE with just right follow-ups. Attentive. No rush. read more

I went back for the steak burrito dinner with rice and beans and a bean pupusas. All was good but the burrito had lots of fat and grisle. Everything was very good so I don't know why they don't trim the steak better. This doesn't bother me totally but many people will be turned off. I know people who would never go back because of this. They do so much so well and to serve this is disappointing. It's still a gem of a place and are very good so this wouldn't keep me from going back. The rice and beans are very good and the tortillas they have are awesome. It was still very good. read more

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Ummm wow. Inexpensive. Delicious. Authentic. Cultural. Seriously the food tasted just like when I was in El Salvador. Whatever is in that red bottle they bring out is addicting. It's like a tomato sauce with great flavor. I may have to come back here once a week. Lol. They were out of margaritas which was disappointing, but nothing the funny Spanish tv program don't cheer up. read more

This is the best Salvadoran food around reasonably price, wonderful place. We always stop on our way thorough Milwaukee since is so close to the highway. As of 1.21.2013 the phone number is 414.645.1768 read more

We ordered ahead of time so the food was ready shortly after getting there. Came here for the pupusas... what a fun word! They have a variety of flavors but I ended up getting a frijoles pupusa and a cheese pupusa along with plantains con crema and a taco de carne al pastor (pork). The pupusas were yummy and very filling. I liked the bean one better than the cheese since it was less greasy. The taco was simple in a good way and the meat was nice 'nd juicy. The plantains were sadly too oily and smooshy. They were my least favorite item. Tostones are waaaay better. The horchata was not very flavorful. This place deserves 3.5 stars. Pupusas are worth a try if you want something unique. read more

El Salvador Restaurant - Plate of pupusas, tortilla chips and salsa and chimichangas with rice - Latin American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I have spent way too much time eating fusion/east side food, and have been craving something a bit more authentic... And El Salvador was a welcome breath of fresh air. The food is simple, straightforward, and good. I went with a group of friends, and the service was fast and friendly, even with a bit of a language barrier. The meats were all flavorful and cooked well, but my favorite was a squash papusa that was surprisingly light and full of flavor, and the tamales were cooked perfectly. If you're looking to try something simple and good, check it out and mix and match some of the smaller items, you're sure to find something you like! read more