El Vicentino

Las Perlas offers a lively atmosphere with a colorful, welcoming vibe that makes it a fun spot for…read morecasual dining or drinks with friends. The menu features a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes and cocktails, with an emphasis on bold flavors and traditional ingredients. I ordered the beef tacos, which came as three generously filled tacos. They were very tasty, well-seasoned, and satisfying, with flavorful meat that paired perfectly with the toppings. The portion size was filling and great for the price. If you dine in, they also provide free tortilla chips, which is a nice bonus while waiting for your food. Service can vary depending on how busy it is, but staff are generally friendly and accommodating. Overall, Las Perlas is a solid choice if you're looking for a fun environment, good portions, and tasty Mexican food. The beef tacos are definitely worth ordering.

This place is so bad for traditional Salvadorian food, they take so long with getting our orders…read moreout, I waited more than 20 minutes for my food. They even brought everyone else's food before ours even though we got here first. The food when it was out was not worth the wait, I can tell it was preheated and the steak wasn't cooked fully even though we asked for it to be well done. Last time coming here. I asked for no onion and no cheese and they still put it.

0.6 mi•Murray Hill, Flushing

Beef tacos

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El Milagro Restaurant

3.0(3 reviews)

If you're not spanish, do not go here. For the takeout food, either they will give you a very small…read moreportion of it (chicken soup) or they will charge you a lot.. In my case both. Look at behind the kitchen counter, they are served with sweat and filthy hands anyway. Last time i'll walk in this place. I knew I'll regret it, it just shows the way they look at you if you're not one of them. Bunch of racist mf.

Friendly folk. Reasonable prices. Tasty Salvadorian food, including $1.50 pupusas. Can't miss with…read morethis place.

Our pupusas that are sold for 2.00 each

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La Hacienda

3.8(38 reviews)

10.0 mi

Will not remove any stars for language barrier. They tried their best to give me a good meal and…read moreexceeded my expectations. Ez 5 stars. Feels like I'm eating at my imaginary Spanish wife's family's house!

Great pupusas and fast service. Very nice service also. Would recommend it anytime. Clean inside…read moreand out.

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Salvatoria Kitchen & Bar

4.3(321 reviews)

6.3 mi•Astoria

Salvatoria Kitchen and Bar is a great option if you're looking for a sit-down spot for pupusas. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised that the pupusas were still reasonably priced for a full-service restaurant and bar, at around $4 each. They offer a good variety of fillings. My favorite was the jalapeño and cheese, which have a nice kick to them. The yuca frita was crispy but not oily, and made for a great appetizer before the pupusas. We came during happy hour and took advantage of the drink specials. The red sangria and margaritas were only $8 a glass and they were both strong and tasty, though I preferred the sangria slightly more. The music at Salvatoria was great and made for a nice atmosphere, with current Latino hits playing in the background. My only note, and it's minor, is that the curtido wasn't as good as I've had at other places. They do give you a good amount, but it lacked some of the crunch and acidity that a great curtido needs to balance out the pupusas. Overall, Salvatoria Kitchen and Bar delivers on food, value, and atmosphere. The bill for four pupusas, two drinks, and an order of yuca frita came out to just $45 before tip.

Another place i got to check off from my "must go" list. I…read morehad never had pupusas nor picadas and this was life changing on so many level!!! I was already kind of full but the entrees we got were also very delicious. I wish I knew how to cook fish or chicken that juicy but keeping the outside crunchy-crispy. 10/10 for all the food. Idk why but the music was so upbeat and it kept me feel rushed for some reason but that might be just me! Haha The service was great, the water kept getting filled and they were very attentive. Would definitely come back again!

Picada

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El Nuevo Usulutan Restaurant

4.9(14 reviews)

9.0 mi

Delicious, authentic pupusas! We got the super loca pupusa with cheese, fried pork, zucchini &…read moreloroco. The super is 12" and basically the size of 5-6 regular pupusas. We also had the Salvadoran platter which was tasty too. The pupusas are their star and when you get the supers to go, they come in a pizza box. Amazing, can't wait to back!

Amazing service and food was so delicious! We stopped in here for a quick lunch with my husband and…read morekids and they all enjoyed it. The waiter who I think is also the owner was amazing- thank you Emerson!! Deff recommend for a delicious and inexpensive Salvadoran lunch!!

La gringa

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Pupuseria Izalco Restaurant

4.0(114 reviews)

5.1 mi•Woodside

Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for lunch and dinner trying out El…read moreSalvadorian food for the first time. I definitely got different kinds of pupusas with Salvadorian soda and for dessert I got the sweet milk empanada that it had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

Excellent experience. Service was great and food was absolutely delicious. Went beyond my…read moreexpectations. This is my second time trying Salvadoran and it did not disappoint in the slightest. I got the pupusa combination. Couldn't finish it all so I took half home but really wish I had the will power to finish all of it in one sitting because it was so tasty. Will definitely be coming back!

Two pupusas and grilled chicken breast meal

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$3.00 Horchata. Excellence! Nutty & Cinnamon

Ricas Pupusas & Mas

4.4(101 reviews)

6.1 mi•Sunnyside

Be the cheese to my papusa! Finally tried the El Salvadorian food papusas at Ricas Papusas & Mas…read more The papusas were pretty good and crunchy. They kind of had a nice tortilla crunch to it. I also liked how the food came with a side of raw beets. The sauces they provided also weren't too spicy and just the right amount of spice. However, the tamale I tried didn't have much flavor to it was kind of dry and flavorless. The flan also wasn't really sweet. It had more of a bitter cough syrup taste to it, I had much better flans before. The food also did kind of take long to come, it was around a 15 minute wait. But it could be because it was only two people running it. This place wasn't crowded at all and had a very simplistic aesthetic to it. Overall, would suggest the Papusas only here, you can skip out on the other items. Price: $4.50 Rating: 6.5

Delicious Authentic pupusas. I really enjoyed the vegetarian option which I usually don't go for…read morebut these were excellent. The drinks were definitely homemade which I absolutely loved. The service was a little slow & I wish there was air conditioner being that it was 98 degrees outside however the service was friendly so I would absolutely come back for the food.

Pupusas - chicharrón, chorizo, pollo, queso, loroco, jalapeño

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Pupuseria Los Nueve Vientos Osicala

5.0(1 review)

11.0 mi

The restaurant interior reflects good taste. The staff's lovely manner made dining pleasant. The…read moresetting makes a difference here. Good food at sensible prices. Every dish here deserves your attention.

From the owner: All of our services come back to our focus on family. From…read moreour party catering services to our authentic plates, we also provide quality food to show our care for local customers.As a small business, our goal is to accommodate your needs. Whether you require convenient Salvadoran takeout or a safe place to have a delightful dinner with loved ones, our restaurant is happy to serve you.Pupuseria Los Nueve Vientos Osicala is an authentic dine-in and takeout Salvadoran food establishment in West New York, New Jersey. As a Salvadoran cafe, breakfast restaurant, and food provider, we feed our customers with quality care, one dish at a time.

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Mi Pequeño El Salvador Restaurant

3.6(90 reviews)

3.9 mi•Jackson Heights

The food is delicious, I go here to eat pupusas are the best pupusas.the service is good, they are…read moreattentive, friendly, respectful and kind. I recommend this place.

The food isn't what it used to be, we ordered beef soup, and all the vegetables were still raw and…read morethe soup had no flavor. To make matters worse, the tip is included, yet the waitress didn't come over once to ask if everything was ok or if we needed something else. Customer service here sucks.

Ceviche Coctel Concha Negra

Pupusas [left to right] queso espinaca; queso con chicharrón; queso loroco de arroz

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Coquito Blu

3.3(164 reviews)

1.6 mi•Whitestone

I love the food here and the drinks are beautiful (looking and delicious)…read more My favorite is the beef empanadas and the grilled chicken. The desserts are amazing too, try the tres leches! I've seen the Cover Girls here and TKA. It is a good venue size for the crowd it attracts. Yes, it is loud because they have a life dj, but it's an incredibly fun vibe! There is also parking which is a bonus in this neighborhood. It is difficult to get the waitresses at times. They could improve this and their customer service but I wil still keep going for the cover bands and the great food!

Unfortunately, this was not one of the best restaurant experiences I've had. My friends and I went…read moreto Coquito Blu and it was disappointing from beginning to end. The restaurant was practically empty, yet the service was unbelievably slow. We sat outside and waited far too long for our food. When it finally arrived, the food was definitely not worth the wait. Overall, terrible service, disappointing food, and an unpleasant experience. Definitely not a place I would return to.

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Mia L.

Elite 26

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1 year ago

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden Spanish gem! They offer an amazing lunch special for just $13, which includes a choice of meat, rice, beans, and a soda--such a great deal for the portion size and quality. Their breakfast menu is just as impressive, with huge portions that will definitely keep you full. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. On top of that, the staff is incredibly welcoming, adding to the overall great experience. The decor is also well thought out, making the space feel inviting. Definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

Rafael S.

156

7 years ago

Pupusas are amazing!! I order anywhere from 12-20 of them(revueltas) and I am satisfied everytime!

Rebecca N.

7 years ago

I've only ordered take out but it's really delicious. I'd love to eat there one day.

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