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

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

Not a lot of authentic Spanish food where I live in garden city. But you can always count on La hacienda for some good Spanish food. Portion sizes are huge. You basically walk in, food is already cooked and you tell them what you want. Although I feel sometimes it's a little chaotic and disorganized. I love the fried cheese and the avocados are always fresh. They are open a wide range of hours so if you are feeling hungry early in the morning, this is your spot! They are open 4am! read more

La Hacienda - Steak Encebollado - Salvadoran Near Me - Hempstead, New York

Great Salvadorean food. Fast service but expect crowds at all times. Long lines and limited parking. Huge variety of ready made food, buffet style and made to order as well. Haven't found better pupusas other than here. The horchata wasn't as good as it used to be but the atol de elote is acceptable. Highly recommend! read more

The food is absolutely delicious! They make pupusas right there in front of you..it's fresh, tasty and very reasonably priced. I go there whenever my family wants pupusas and tamales. read more

They made up for past mistakes Great Great customer service I recommend this place read more

5 stars for food and service. Less For space and ambience. It's authentic and amazing and highly recommended! But the space to eat your food is small outdoor tables with cars idling and traffic. Amazing low prices. Fantastic food options. Staff mostly speak only Spanish. read more

I were in from Chicago, working an hour away. Visited the local Walmart and seen the traffic coming and going from this Restaurant, I had to stop in to place a to-go order. I am not disappointed! The food was very deliciously prepared like ordered and the staff are the most attractive individuals in working there, especially the bartender. I will definitely be back when in town. Kudos to this location and the great food and eye candy. -Tre read more

I used to go a lot but their service and food had changed as time went on. Their pupusas are still good but everything else is average. Their prices are not posted. Once you have selected what you want and you get to the register then you find out the prices. It wasn't like that before. So buyer beware ask the prices and assume nothing. I was disappointed the last two times between mystery pricing and messing up my orders (where I had to go back). I feel I needed to try other spots and check out the competition. There are several places within a one block radius to pop in and check out especially if its to go. read more

Best pupusas in town. Staff was so nice and patient with me as I tried to order in Spanish. Worth the wait for fresh pupusas made to order.

the food is ALWAYS Delicious! It is expensive.They are stingy with the rice, don't ask for an extra scoop or they up charge you to a bigger plate. Some of the girls attitude are not horrible (must hate their job)Esa vieja necesitan un marido para que le cambien el attitude. The manager is always smiling and very helpful.Today is the first time I've had an issue, as I am enjoying my food I find hair all over my food deep inside. I stopped eating and spit out my food immediately. I am very disappointed and deeply saddened by this tragedy today. Oh btw if you are paying with card they will charge extra $5 because they don't want to pay taxes. read more

La Hacienda - More hair - Salvadoran Near Me - Hempstead, New York

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We love coming here because everything is freshly made daily. My husband loves to order the steak with rice and peas. He also gotta have picked cabbage. I love the salmon. The chicken enchiladas with the queso cheese and hard boiled egg is a must have. There are so many options to choose from. Chicken, Fish, Beef, Soups, Salads, and fabulous vegetables. The price is right and the portion are large enough for two. The very hospitable servers speaks very little English but understands more than I thought. If you want an authentic Salvadoran meal, come here read more

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Food was good, but service was slow at times even when no ones on line... got my order wrong twice so far too :/

Great Food. A traditional Salvadoran restaurant. It is a line restaurant few tables if you want to eat there. The classic pupusas which are my favorite are outstanding. Fast service and willing to tell you about their dishes. I am Spanish but we all have traditional dishes and flavors which make us unique read more

Ordered a couple of things for pick up with a group of coworkers who really enjoy this place. It was hard to get someone to answer the phone there when we were trying to call in our order. It took close to 10 mins of calling back. When we did reach someone it was fine from there. This was around 12:30pm. I got a cheese pupusa and beef pastelito/empanada. Beef Empanada- Loved this. The beef was nicely done and mixed with potato. Well seasoned. I'd have this again and try their chicken ones. Cheese Pupusa- Kind of bland without the added cabbage salad and hot sauce that it comes with, but with both of these it was very good. I would try a different kind of pupusa next time. These items weren't listed on the online menu but I believe they were about 2-3$ each. read more

My favorite Salvadoran deli/spot! I come here when I am in the mood for some traditional dishes.

Best Spanish Food in Hempstead !! the only down fall is they only accept cash besides that the food is great and be ready to use google translator because I believe they only speak Spanish :) read more

Went here for lunch, & was mostly families w/ kids ....this place is super popular, for good reason - delicious, very fresh, & very inexpensive, with very wide-ranging menu of El Salvadorian specialities....Flautas & papusas were on point, salad greens were very fresh, & very generous portions. Staff is also super friendly & patient, even though very little English is spoken here, & my Spanish is limited to less than 40 words (fortunately, most are food-related). This place is def good enough to be considered a destination, & if any of the food-adventure TV shows got wind of this place, they would be fighting each other to feature them. Yum! read more

Delicious, authentic Salvadoran food. They have a variety of foods; the poupusas are the best thing they make imo. Every time I go in the women that work there are very sweet despite it always being packed in there. read more

Best food hands down. We have family and friends that travel from all over to come here. The best most authentic Honduran and Salvadoran food you can find in the tri state. There is always a line out the door and minimal seating but the best food ever. The pupusas and baleadas are the absolute best. The crema is legit and so is the cheese. You can never go wrong here all the food is fresh and delicious. read more

Great food when someone helps me... but no one speaks English nor do they consider me to speak Spanish so I stood inline for ten mins and got ignored while the ladies behind the counter took people behind me inline.. very disappointing had to walk out because not only was what I wanted all gone but as they completely ignored me I watched the ladies pour everyone else a cup so with that being said don't come in around breakfast time or lunch or dinner (maybe off hours) and not speak Spanish you'll be ignored read more

Too bad Wendy U beat me to the first review for La Hacienda...let's chat about it. Yes..Seating can only accommodate like 30 people, and this place is PACKED all day long so accept takeout or wait your turn to sit down. If I really wanna sit, I'll go the extra mile and move the "dirty trays and plates" my damn self. I guess this is a good time to get this out there as well, everyone has to chill out and shut up about hair in food. IT HAPPENS. and half the time ITS PROBABLY YOUR OWN. Out of all the material falling onto your plates...microspores, molds, fungi, mucus particles from the person who sneezes a few feet away, dust, mites, youre worried about harmless hair. It's like going to an outdoor place and complaining about the fly in your drink. Relax, pull it out, keep eating. You wont get sick. And really, one piece of hair equals one star? Try out la hacienda if your into central american food. The always have several stews of chicken, gallina, seafood and beef, made to order pupusas which are the bomb, a wide array of rice, beans, veggies, tacos, you name it. Plus contrary to the prior reviewer, you can't beat breakfast here. Just be prepared for the lines and the probability of not sitting in. And the occasional hair, which...guess what....happens everywhere else too! read more

A place that does not disappoint! Very popular latin food restaurant. Best pupusas around! I live for the nuegados, atol de elote, and plantain empanadas! yummmmm. read more

If you're in Hempstead and looking for a quick, cheap bite...this is the place to go for pupusas!! They're so good I can't bring myself to eat anything else there read more

Good atol de maíz place is always full come before 6 the restaurant is good but there is not much parking near it.

The best place to get traditional salvadorian food. Very clean and fast. Lots of food ready already to make plates. read more

La Hacienda - Papusas, beans, cheese, and queso - Salvadoran Near Me - Hempstead, New York

Really good typical salvadorian food . Tasty fr3sh food nice place but hard on parking .

I visited this restaurant with co-worker the other day and the food was delicious! However, I disliked the fact that NOBODY on the staff spoke English. Like yes, I understand that this is a Hispanic restaurant but we are in America .. Had it not been for my co-worker, who's Spanish speaking, I wouldn't have even been able to order. read more

Not Mexican food, Salvadoran! Best in the community! Fresh authentic real deal, like home cooking food! Business thrives here for the mere fact that it is the best around, and once again..not Mexican food. Salvadoran read more

This place is actually really good. It's not fancy or anything but I come here for the food and food only. Honestly I don't like to stay and eat because there are a lot of men that hang out here and I don't feel too comfortable. But the pupusas are the bomb! mmm I want one now lol read more

I went there to have breakfast with my sister and the place barely has any seating, there were dirty plates on trays on whatever seat was open and to top it off, there was hair on the scrambled egg I ordered. I would most likely never ever go there again. I have also given them 1 star b/c I can't leave it empty but it doesn't deserve it. read more

I go here twice a week. Gringo friendly. The food is made from scratch to order. Get the homemade tacos. Best you'll ever have.

i've had this place bookmarked for some time now & decided to try 'em out for lunch!! it's not too far from my job so that's a plus!! i walked in & was able to order right away as they weren't busy during lunch time..i ordered my tacos to go and it was solid but not spectacular. read more