As a Salvadorean I can say the pupusas were delicious. I drove 30 mins to try this place out and it was definitely worth the drive, will be back. read more

The food Is delicious and the price of everything is really good! We got 6 pupusas, rice & beans, and 2 horchatas for $24.. I feel like you can't find that anywhere else. It definitely brings of piece of Salvador to McKinney. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely come back! read more

La Salvadorena - Seating Area - Salvadoran Near Me - Mc Kinney, Texas

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Great authentic food, great prices, and atmosphere. Got sat right away and short wait to order.

Absolutely love the caldo de res. It's been my favorite all the places I've tried. Owner is a sweetheart too. read more

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Every time I try calling during the day they NEVER answer the phone to place a to go I end up driving up there to order to go thinking maybe its busy and the place is empty. read more

This is a tiny place with a counter but there's also a small dining room. The owners were friendly. I had the milanesa torta and a couple of papusas takeout and both were excellent. read more

Called in at 4:15pm on a Saturday to place an order for pick up, and was promptly told that they are closed. Everywhere online states that they are open until 8pm. A bit strange. read more

It was the best pupusas ever !!! I would definitely recommend. It's life changing ! It's amazing read more

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The food is delicious and the atmosphere authentic. Customer service is great. For what you receive, you'd pay double to quadruple other places read more

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I love supporting my salvadorean local businesses. I called to place a large order of pupusas and wanted extra curtido and tomato salsa for a good amount of pupusas I had ordered. When I got there I was greeted by the owner he was so happy and very talkative my order was ready and while there I ordered drinks kola champagne this is the staple soda of El Salvador . My only complaint when looking through my order was how very little curtido and salsa I received and I Paid extra but he told me I had plenty for the pupusas I ordered I said ok. But I was correct it was too little . Typically they put the sauce and curtido in a little plastic bag but not even half filled. The pupusas were on the smaller side that I'm used to but they were good. One thing that always throws me off is seeing clutter and things I touched were dirty meaning greasy and sticky. This place could really use a deep cleaning and de clutter. Overall the pupusas are average and on the small side curtido was ok was lacking salt and oregano. Still on the search for my go to spot. read more

La Salvadorena - Pupusas de revuelta and bean and cheese - Salvadoran Near Me - Mc Kinney, Texas

This place is super authentic!! I loved the atmosphere!! Papusas and Sweet plantains are great.

This is one of our favorite joints lately. It's review #800 worthy. I've been stopping by this place for lunch to order pupusas and i've been back. Boy have i been back many times! I've been back several weekends in a row. This place is a bit rough around the edges; but it doesn't matter. I usually just take this togo. The pupusas here seem pretty authentic. It's a family run joint. There are usually two ladies back there always folding in pupusa dough and throwing them onto the flat tops. This place gets quite a bit of local traffic. I do recommend just calling in and taking it to go. Our favorite pupusas here are the all three: cheese, pork and beans. All of that for 1.59. Why would anyone go get fast food when you can have these amazing pupusas! My wife and I usually eat 6 of them. I'm a slob and i can eat about 4 of them. All six of them and it comes to about 13 bucks. The pupusas come with a slaw and you eat them with salsa as most pupusas do. P.s. parking on the street is ok as long as you don't park in front of the body shop. You might have to park around the corner on the street in front of the houses. read more

La Salvadorena - Front counter - Salvadoran Near Me - Mc Kinney, Texas

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The place is very easy to miss, it's a small locally run Salvadoran restaurant with great papusas! When entering the restaurant it's a little space, if you want to dine in walk in and find a table and if you want take out I would call ahead. My friend and I ordered our food and was told a 15-20 minute wait, we waited for upwards to an hour. The papusas are great but the wait wasn't. read more

Great and price is reasonable. Food more than make up for outward appearance. Love their pupusas. Mostly Spanish spoken but will talk in English. read more

This place is so good I was inspired to write my first Yelp review. The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired, but the food does not. My party tried a variety of items and for the most part were not disappointed with any. The carne asada wasn't the best I've had, but I highly recommend the pupusas, the tamales, and the fried yuca for sure. Seating is limited, but we didn't have an issue for a weekday lunch. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely return. read more

I love a good pupusa and this spot hits the mark. Fresh fresh fresh. And the ladies behind the counter and working the stove are so nice. While I was waiting for my order I watched them work a whole fried fish into a ToGo box. Mastery! read more

Small hole-in-the wall family owned Salvadorian cuisine. Long wait times! grandma like table sitting area with an organic sense of Hispanic country style tables and chairs. Stick with what you know and what they're known for. Pupusas are moth-watering good while Mexican gorditas and menudo are their worst. I couldn't eat their Caldo de Mariscos, see pictures and video posted. Enjoy your Salvadorian Pupusas, the best in the area. read more

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Delicious and authentic. Great food, worth the wait and simple surroundings. The family run business and welcoming attitude is infectious. Don't be in a hurry, and take your the time to enjoy. read more

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We had the bean/cheese pupusa, the chicken and the cheese. All 3 were great! I had the picadillo gordita. Hubby had the seafood caldo. We enjoyed everything. The red and green salsas were spicy with great flavor. We also both liked the coleslaw. Small but good food! read more

La Salvadorena - Red and green salsas - Salvadoran Near Me - Mc Kinney, Texas

Best popusas in town hands down. Nobody makes em like this. Another family owned dive restaurant in town that makes it great for authentic Latin American food. The lady knows me and my family and I've posted a great review and pictures on google that has over 10,000 views!!! Go check it out! read more

I knew this little whole in the wall place was going to be legit the moment we rolled up! The food was delicious!! Very authentic El Salvadorean food. We had the Bistek platter which was very flavorful. The Chicken tamales were right on point!!! The puppusa was one of the best I've had. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed read more

Probably the best Salvadorian I've had. Everything is good: pupusas, tamales, plantains with cream, yucca. Even the beans are fantastic. Probably one of the most unattractive interiors of all time, but who cares?? Delicious food. read more

Topico Salvadoreno, tamales, papusas , plantanos, yuca, pastelitos! All very authentic (I had a Salvadorian eating with me) and delicious!!! read more

La Salvadorena - Salvadoran Near Me - Mc Kinney, Texas

Whole in the wall joint. Good pupusas and the wait time is short. Wish the atmosphere was a little lighter. Literally, needs natural lighting. read more

Popusas are amazing I love going there and they always talk to you as if you are family.

I went to La Salvadorena today for the first time in search of a FABULOUS pupusa experience. YES!!! They were MUY, MUY, MUY Bueno!!! I've been to other restaurants specifically to try the pupusa and HANDS DOWN, La Salvadorena blows them all away. Don't go if you're looking for a charming atmosphere. Someone else described the atmosphere as "authentic"...That works. It's NOT your "run of the mill" restaurant, for sure. ONLY go if you're looking some some REALLY good food at a very reasonable price. I only had the pupusas so I can't speak to anything else, but they were well worth the 45 minute drive. I will add La Salvadorena to my list of "Texas Treasures". Job well done. I'm SO glad I found you. read more

The only thing missing from this place were chickens and roosters running around while you eat, maybe even a cockfight betting ring while you wait for your meal? but that intriguing thought is replaced with little dogs, not pit bulls like at a chicken and waffle house, little dogs like the chihuahua. I'm a big dumb Gringo, and not going to claim I know what the best Salvadorian food is like, but Holy Rooster piss, I licked the damn plate it was so good. You'll probably be the only non Latin persuasion English speaking person in the little joint and you'll probably wonder if you should even get out of your car in that neighborhood, but if you decide to enter the shack of Salvadorian love, you'll appreciate it., but trust me go in the daytime. read more

Being Salvadorian it is hard finding pupusas outside of your moms kitchen that you will love but this place definitely comes close to it! I love their pupusas & curtido they are awesome even better with an Horchata! Ahhh read more

Delicious! Get over the appearance, come inside and pull up a seat. Tipico Salvadoran, tamales (YES please!), tacos al pastor, tortas, pastelitos, yuca, crema AND don't forget the fried plantains!! I don't typically like plantains and I ate two. Our neighbor's caldo looked great...ooh. Next time. Super friendly server and fabulous food. Oh yes. We will return. Muy bueno! read more

Best Salvadorean food in town! I have loved this place since the tender age of 8. Why? Because it's very homy (sp?) to me. If you've ever wondered what it's like to eat at a Salvadorean household in El Salvador, this is as close as you will get without traveling to El Salvador! read more

I tried the pork and cheese and bean and cheese pupusas, and they were pretty decent. The curtido (slaw) smelled of old cabbage, as did the whole restaurant, so it was fortunate that I ordered to-go. The prices were good so there's that at least. read more

It was terrible. The pupusas were tiny and had one tiny piece of meat and barely and beans. Service was terrrible. Never going there again. You couldn't pay me to go there. Theirs better Salvadorean food in McKinney read more

I've been going to this place for years and absolutely love it. Both of my parents are from El Salvador and I can honestly say that this place is as authentic as it gets! read more

The pupusas are outstanding. Our family enjoyed them very much. The ingredients were fresh and tasted just like back home. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to try something authentically Salvadorian. read more

Do not go here. The manager later charged more to my credit card than I had signed for. The first annoyance was that I ordered water with my meal and was given a bottle of water that ended up costing $2.50. Then after purposefully writing a $0 tip because the manager was also the waitress, my credit card summary later showed an extra $2 then what I signed on the final receipt. read more

Amazing food. Cheap. Good portions. Amazing service. Phenomenal homemade tortillas. Truly a gem.