This place is the definition of hole in the wall BUT for all the right reasons. Small, authentic…read moreand amazing pupusas. Pupusas are thick, stuffed corn masa filled with things like cheese, beans, pork, fish and grilled. We started with the curtido, which is the traditional Salvadoran pickled cabbage slaw. Tangy, crunchy relish made from finely shredded cabbage, carrots, pickled in vinegar. Our party of two decided to share the mixto. This hit the right spot because it had everything from savory to sweet and more. Two pupusas, fried yuca, banana leaf tamale, sweet corn tamale, fried plantain, plantain empanada, savory empanada, sour cream and cheese. For those looking for a little spice in their lives, you can pick your poison. Watch for this salsas, you've been warned. Stop in and experience the taste of El Salvador!

This was an absolute amazing find during my trip to Colorado. These are legit, homemade pupusas and…read moreman was I happier than a bug in a rug Located in a packed small plaza, Pupusas Lover delivers on flavor and authenticity! The place is small but definitely cozy and inviting. The staff are kind and treat you like family. The food was absolutely amazing and some of the best I've had in a long time. The pupusa was perfectly balanced, it wasn't under or over stuffed. The tamal was perfectly sweet and was balanced out by the saltiness of the crema it was served with. The maracuya tastes just like back in Miami. Next time I'm in Colorado I'm making it my mission to stop by here again.

Wow, such nice people work here! Honestly, I would just go back for that. I had the Horchata and…read moreit was very good -huge. I was in with my mom and she tried the Carnitas burrito. It was overall good with the Carnitas were a little rough. I really liked the spicy green chili. I had one of the breakfast plates and it was definitely. It was good. it reminded me of being in Central America so it was kinda like a little vacation while still here in Colorado and then I took pupusa to go. The pups are definitely on the star of the show. I'm glad that I took those home

Yummy! Homemade pupusas are freshly made & so worth the…read morewait. Suggest to call ahead & order if you're limited on time. Will definitely be back!

My favorite place to get pupusa's is here. They are always made fresh and great customer service…read more Everyone should come here and enjoy them.

Lucked out and saw this place while driving through town…read more Some of the best pupusas I have ever had. Excellent flavors!! The employees were all super friendly and helpful. Its a cute little restaurant. I'm sad I didnt know about it sooner. But I will most definitely be back. Over and over again!

Delicious pupusas!!!! Stopped in for a quick lunch and was assisted very quickly. Service was…read moreamazing, and the pupusas were really good!! The revueltas were my favorite!! Definitely recommend!

The food was really authentic, super homie and traditional Salvadoran dishes. You can tell that the…read morefood is made to order and the pupusa's are incredibly fresh. Service wasn't so much intimate, but was incredibly quick and simple. I would definitely try it out again

Been craving pupusas and these were fantastic and freshly made. Small, clean location in a fairly…read morequiet strip mall the SE corner of Hampden and Chambers with a friendly staff. We tried the Serrano & cheese and the Pork, Bean & Cheese pupusas. Served with a house sauces and slaw, these were hot crisp and tasty with fresh Serranos throughout. I suggest sharing 2-3 to try the flavors for two people. We could got three and had leftovers. We will be back to explore the menu.

I got a chance to visit this (El) Salvadorian restaurant today as I was in the neighborhood of…read moreGreen Valley Ranch midafternoon for a business matter I needed to take care of and here is how it went. I'll admit; I am still new to this cuisine and yet I've been to a really good restaurant that boasts this type of food in the central Denver. Having that memory still fresh in mind, when I discovered this place accidentally today, there was no need for me to waste time to second guess about the food. The restaurant is easy to spot; its restaurant name is clearly on the front of the building with big letters. Its boastful existence to let people know about it is something I can appreciate. My anticipation was high due to its current ratings of near-perfect 5 stars. Whereas I've been to places where I truly thought they were simply overrated, I was under the impression that this place was an exception. Upon entering the eatery, a bright pastel colored mural (or wall painting I should say) with restaurant name on it was right in front of me. Its vividness - as if to say that it depicts the colorfulness of the dishes they serve - was a sure indication that it is a diverse restaurant with flavorful cooking. This also enhanced my anticipation. While I was taking some photos at the reception that was unmanned, a young lady eventually came to me with a welcoming voice. She then immediately asked me if I was there for a dine in or to go to which I said to go. The menu is a good size. Colored pictures with easy-to-understand dish name and the description, no person gets confused with what they have to offer. My intent was to get me a few small side dishes and yet as soon as I saw the "Paradise Plate" ($31.95 as of June 14, 2025), I was like, "why not?" even though I wasn't there to buy a huge plate to be shared with someone else. If you visit this place for the first time, this dish is recommended as it has everything. And the portion is huge (this can be easily split between two people.) The plate contains 3 traditional pupusas (which you'll be asked to choose from the traditional pupusa section), 1 chicken or pork tamale, 1 corn tamale, 1 savory empanada, fried yucca (2 pieces) and fried plantain (2 pieces) are all in 1 plate. On top of that, coleslaw type salad/veggie and red sauce accompanied the whole thing so when the young lady handed me my food, the plastic bag was quite the weight. Oh my goodness, what did I just get??? As a tradition of mine, as soon as I got to my car, I immediately opened the bag and then I was like oola la, I realized that I simply got waaaaaay too much food for one person. Sound like I was complaining and yet I was filled with unexplainable joy that filled my heart and mind. Some were deep-fried, some were pan-fried or oven-baked. However they were cooked, their rich and oily flavors with all kinds of spices and ingredients were all over my mouth. I ate some of it in 2 separate sittings and yet the container still had plenty of food left for me to morsel the next day. No wonder this place has 4.5 stars by people who experienced the goodness they offer. Let's not forget. The restaurant is a good size. It was clean. It's got some bar seating perfect for solo diners. I wonder how crowded it gets on a peak lunch or dinner time. Anyway, I am not sure how many (El) Salvadorian cuisine restaurants that exist in the greater Denver area and yet, this must be ranked one of the top 5 for sure. I may still like the one on Colorado Boulevard as it's a lot closer to my house (for a convenience reason), this place checks for great food and service. Whereas I thought some of the foods were a bit too oily to my liking, its overall food quality speaks for itself as to why people fancy this restaurant. For those who live in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, lucky them!

the mango, pineapple agua fesca was sooo damn good…read more my partner stayed in manitou springs for a night and this the perfect dinner option. everything is GLUTEN FREE. pupusas are delicious! coming back again

Monse's Pupuseria offers El Salvador's national dish - pupusas…read more This place is located on Old Colorado Street and has plenty of street parking around it. This restaurant has vibrant decor with both outdoor and indoor seating, but it filled up really quickly by noon on a weekend. Pupusas are thick, flatbreads made from cornmeal, which are stuffed with a choice of filling and come with a choice of sides. The portions were HUGE!! I ordered the Avalanche pupusa, which had cheese on the inside with pickled onions and queso on top (hence the avalanche!), with a side of yucca fries. The pupusa was pretty damn delicious and filling, while the fries were well-seasoned. They were a little dense, but delicious nonetheless. My partner ordered the chicken and cheese pupusas with salsa and pico de gallo, along with yucca fries, and they were good too. The staff and the service are quite good. They also have a variety of vegan and meat-free options, while pupusas are usually gluten-free! Monse's Pupuseria is a must-visit!

So fresh and delicious...haven't been here in a while because we moved out of Littleton...I may or…read moremay not have over ordered out of excitement friendly service and cozy atmosphere, great prices

Wonderfully flavorful! This was my third visit, each time…read morehas been with a different friend and we have tried different dishes for the various occasions. I have determined one really can't go wrong. This time we had the pupusas and smothered breakfast burritos, yes, for supper. The pupusas have that only-mom's homemade kind of flavor. I will be craving queso-chicharrón in the future. The smothered breakfast burritos, using a nice balance of fresh potatoes, eggs, and meat of choice, had layers of flavor, topped off with a delicious blanket of green chili sauce. I was not disappointed by the bacon in mine which was even crispy. In the past we have thoroughly enjoyed street tacos, smothered burritos, and chile rellenos- all great! Our server was attentive and obviously proud of their product (rightfully so). It is a small space and the seating limited but acceptable. We moved from booth to table, as the booths were pretty uncomfortable. This is a small thing in light of the excellent food and always very friendly staff. If comfort is an issue, don't pass on takeout! It was a nice evening and I look forward to introducing other friends to this dining experience.

We just saw the restaurant and decided to walk in because it looked busy! The service was great…read morealthough a little slow but they were very attentive and kind. We got the quesadilla burria, Carne asada pupusas, carnitas tostada and asada tacos. Everything was amazing!

Be ready to wait. Best to order ahead of time but very authentic. The food was great and hot off…read morethe stove. Pupusas made to order

For Lunch, really a great spot. Spicy and incredibly…read moreflavorful squash blossom pupusa. The owner served me with care and kindness, it was sort of like eating at mom's. I can't wait to come back. The only problem is they close too early at night for dinner.

Nice people. Fresh masa. They forgot 1 pupupa. 1 pupusa had a flower in it and it was rather…read moresparce. The cheese/bean was good. The slaw was what you would expect. The rice was rather small especially when paying extra. We didn't like any of their sauces.

Food was really good, I would say exceptional. Service was great. The place was neat and clean.read more

On my roadtrip to Los Angeles I had lunch at Pupusas Paradise. The food is delicious and the…read moreservice is friendly! Elsa is a very friendly server and told me that two pupusas would be enough. They were, and they were delicious! The tamales were also delicious, as well as the horchata and maracuya passion fruit juice. I ate some of my lunch there and ate some later on my road trip. Angelica, the owner, is also friendly and chatted with me. The server who boxed my food and collected my payment was also friendly. They also have fun, gorgeous art everywhere. Stop in for delicious filling food and friendly service!