I came in here recently for dinner. I got the steak fajitas which were excellent. They were served on a hot platter with wheat soft-shell tortillas. As I recall I had some shrimp on the side, and an unsweetened tea. The decor was very colorful, probably much like a restaurant in Latin America--I believe the food here is Salvadoran. The service was friendly but could have been quicker. There was a crowd of regulars, which is always a good sign. The ingredients were fresh and tasty, and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The prices were moderate with large servings. I saved the leftovers for dinner the next day. Keep up the good work. read more

I went over to get me a BIG PUPUSA LOCA and for my surprise this is what I found. A burn pupusa. Very disappointed. Come on people you can do better specially when you are selling this for almost $25.00. NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER read more

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Came here with a larger group last night and ordered nachos, pupusas, tacos, fajitas, and the seafood with rice dish. Service was friendly and got us everything we needed. The food was great! I wish I had taken photos because everything was fresh and the portions were large enough to share. Very reasonable prices and welcoming atmosphere! Highly recommend! read more

Malísimo Servicio... POOR Customer Service. This place is getting 1 star for one type of pupusa that was really good and for plate presentation. Other than that, the service was HORRIBLE for an empty place at mid day on a Monday. Entered establishment, was not acknowledged even when from a distance within the restaurant a server could see me, she didn't care and kept on assembling the silverware in napkins while looking at her phone. A few delivery drivers showed up for pick up and we all waited in the entrance for at least 5 mins for someone to come to greet us. When the attendant came to door way entry, even when I was standing in front, she spoke directly in Spanish to the drivers behind, I guess she didn't think I spoke Spanish. Well, in Spanish I ask to be seated to which she waived me to go sit anywhere, fine, I sat. This same person passed next to me twice with out giving me a menu or speaking so I waved her down and she looked impressed, like if it wasn't her job to tend to my table/order. I ask for a juice and a menu, her response, give me a few minutes I'll be right back. Well, she went to seat a "good looking" guy that came in and IMMEDIATELY took his order, no delay on that. So I once again ask for the menu, she brings it and by then I knew what I wanted as it's not hard to go to a pupusa place and not order pupusas. I requested the revuelta, 2 chicharrón con queso and a shrimp one. But I also asked about the way they do their fried pork with yuca, she explained and I requested that they do not cook my pork bites too much which makes them dry. She walks away with my order. 15 mins later, she brings my yuca con pork bites which were extremely toasted and dry. I let her know but she just walked away, however I have no utensils at the table, I wave her back but she looks bothered. I try to dive into the food but it's flavorless and dry, I placed to the side while waiting the pupusas. A friend joined me, ordered the steak plate, his meat was over cooked and bland, I still wait for pupusas and make her aware. Happens that she did not put in my original order so I request that she packs them to go. I asked for the check, that took some time to arrive. When paying, I let her know about all the ways she messed up the service, she rolled her eyes and just left. I get home to find that 2 of the 4 pupusas were not the right ones. How much more annoying could this experience be?! All in all, while at establishment I felt some sort of discrimination and unwelcoming behavior. Not a place I recommend when there's a host of other great Salvadorian restaurants in the area. read more

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OMFG!! how hard is it to follow instructions... I even wrote in spanish!!! More like La Pupusa Retardo. Again, with the onions. I left a message via Grub Hub. IT'S EVEN ON THE RECEIPT!!!!!!!. I've ordered via grub hub MANY times. out of maybe 10 orders I had 3 orders that arrived as requested. NO. ONIONS. Is it really that hard to not put the raw ugly onions these tiny tacos?!?!?!? it's a shame because their food is decent. Done with them. read more

La Pupusa Loca - would be great without the raw onions. - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Papusas were amazing! Curtido is very fresh and an awesome flavor! Will definitely be back again!

I attempted to order online but the website did not process the order. After multiple attempts I decided to go in person a few days later. The restaurant is easy to get to, and has a nice sized parking lot. We walked inside and there was no one in the reception area to seat us. Once someone finally came out of the kitchen they looked at us and said "we don't speak English" A friend translated my order to them for me...but the waitress was not at all welcoming and was extremely rude to our group. The wait to get our drinks (water) was very long and the food took forever to come out. I will say that the pupusa was very good, but the service ruined the entire experience for me. read more

That pupusa had me going crazy, crazy I spent my hard earned money on it. I mean five dollars? Didn't they used to cost 2 or 3? I know about inflation but d***, that was only 10 maybe 15 years ago. Or maybe....I'm getting to old for this s*** anyways. On to the next pupusa, probably be 10 (for a pupusa I mean). read more

Food was really good!! Great prices , kids enjoyed the pupusas and the fried plantains with salvadorean cream!

worst customer service dont eat here . Pupusas are too expensive too big and they gave me the food wrong and would not fix it for me because they said it was my mistake! They even wanted to see the camera to proud it was my mistake. for couple pupusas, they prefer to loose a customer rather than fixing the error. read more

The pupusas are CRAZY! The cheese pull is insane. Service was great. Ambience was calm.

Need to learn basic English. Waitress couldn't understand request for more cheese??? W O W

This place is 10 out 10, the pupusas are freshly made and delicious and their curtido is to die for. read more

La Pupusa Loca - Pupusa rellena - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Let me just say -- WOW AMAZING. Todo quedó perfecto!! I ordered cheese pupusa, cheese and frijoles pupusa, tamal de elote-- they did not disappoint. I love how everything tasted fresh, and so flavorful. I was so skeptical ordering on door dash, I came to yelp and didn't find any reviews--Google reviews were decent but I wanted to try anyways. So glad I did!! The size of the pupusas were perfect too and I can appreciate the cheese being an easy pull unlike some places it just gives a chewy texture. I will be ordering from the again and plan to visit in person read more

La Pupusa Loca - Pupusa de frijol y Frijoles con Queso Pupusa - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Pupusa Familiar is a must-try. Pupusa the size of a pizza. Restaurant is much less crowded/busy than the Herndon location. Baleadas are also super tasty (and well-priced) read more

La Pupusa Loca - Pupusa Familiar Pupusa Especial - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Friendly staff. As other reviews mentioned, a few members don't speak English well. My Spanish isn't great either, but together we figured it out. After making an effort to meet them half way they warmed up quickly. The pupusas (bean/cheese and Super Loco) were very good and I really liked the sauce they were served with. The carrot/orange juice seemed freshly made. The restaurant interior is simple, but entirely appropriate for this type of restaurant. They definitely put in an effort. Bottom line: Another gem in one of Alexandria's more diverse neighborhoods. Definitely will return! read more

I didn't have high expectations based on previous reviews but our visit was fantastic. We ordered the large "cheese and pork" and "cheese and loroco" pupusas and they were well stuffed and delicious. They brought a jar of the curtido slaw which made my husband very happy. The service was attentive and we didn't have any language problems that others experienced and the food was timely delivered. I'm definitely going back. read more

I went there with my family, place were basically empty except for one more table with only 1 guest. The waitress seems like she was tired or mad for some reason and shows her frustration to the customers. Be aware because they ask you if you want your pupusas Small or Large size because when the bill come out they charge you for Large size which I figure out until we come back home. The food took for ever to come out from the kitchen and the customer from the other table have to get up from his table Looking for the waitress and asked for his food and then for his bill. This is the second time visiting this place, the first one were when they just open and still having the same issues with service and food. I may not come back again and I don't thin this place will survive if they don't do big changes in improving their service. read more

I came here with my family. First time, and I must say it was the worst service, we will definitely not be coming back again. Waiter didn't bring out food at the same time. It was all disorganized. We were even ok with that BUT the icing to the cake was they total forgot my husband's order!!! The order was never placed and she didn't even apologize. It was a simple 4 pupusas and desayuno típico. Forgotten smh, we love to support family own businesses, but this one needs a lot more work. read more

Been trying to find a damn good pupuseria spot since moving to the area! Another one of those places I would drive past so I went in! Great service, Pupusa was alright got the cheese and pork one plus the environment is cozy yet vibrant. Definitely recommend you to try it out for yourself as the staff is extremely nice! read more

segunda vez en visitar este lugar la verdad comida desagradable pupusas sin sabor y por el precio no vale la pena la verdad no vuelvo a este restaurante dejan ver nuestra nacionalidad muy mal sirviendo comida sin sabor y mas donde se trata de una comida tipica muy mal ... read more

Great pupusas! Lots of filling and priced very reasonably. Our server was very friendly and attentive. read more

La Pupusa Loca - Pupusa chicharrón y queso - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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place look good. yellow and red walls with great musica going. large portions and tasty fresh food. quik lunch n happy hours. hit the marks on all fronts. salsa bachata merengue music. wonder if they have salsa dance party during happy hour read more

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Delicious, fresh, authentic Salvadoran food at very reasonable prices. We ordered a couple of pupusas to try - fresh cooked, substantial, and a great selection to choose from. Menu also includes tacos, soups, and a range of entrees, including dishes I more associate with Mexico and Peru, such as the lomo saltada which we shared, which was very good and enough for two. Service is friendly but a bit on the slow side. Ambiance is casual/comfortable so great for families. read more

what I ordered: 2 pupusas frijoles con queso (beans with cheese) made with corn flour Horchata, 2 revueltas (cheese,bean, and pork) made rice flour. although your wait was 30+ mins we had chips and salsa to kill the time. the pupusas were huge and i loved it the flavor was delicious and felt like home. the horchata blew my mind im very picky with horchata but this one was amazing. the pupusas made with rice flour had hard edges but still yummy. the ambiance was so cute and they deco the restaurant from mother's day and it made my heart melt. I recommend 9.8/10 tip your sever ‍ read more

Food was great but the server charged us $60 tip for 200 order and she was all the time speaking with other servers and just came once at us didn't ask if we needed more drinks or anything so terrible experience read more