Friendly service... the soup was Delish big TV if you like to watch while you eat... yet low enough to hear each others conversation read more

La Tecleña - Menu and Shrimp Soup - Salvadoran Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food here is excellent! The Pupusas are the best in valley I highly recommend this place and do stop by when you can. It's worth it.

The pupusas are very good. This business doesn't answer the phone. The hours of operation that are posted are wrong.

This place was a great surprise. We usually have to go to LA to get good Salvadorean food but decided to give this place a try. I have to say, the food is authentically great. They don't have the loud music playing like other Salvadorean restaurants, which is nice. But most important, the food is fantastic. I will be coming back! read more

This place is good! 100% recommend. I get their revueltas and bean Cheese pupusas and they're bomb!! Plátanos fritos and an horchata to complete my meal and I'm satisfied. I live across the street so this is my go to in the morning! And the ladies are so sweet. read more

This place is Horrible in service!!! The lady at the register has an attitude is rude, the food is ok.. might be the last time I come here rather make the drive somewhere else. I called ordered my food because I know how long they take 45 mins for them to make 6 Popusas like what!!!! She was taking customers on the phone took for ever to charge me was just rude!!! If ur gonna order from here make sure you order one hour or more! But if you can go somewhere else! read more

This place has some of the best pupusas in the valley second to my mother in laws of course haha. I used to hate pupusas before I married my husband who is salvadorian. I never had good ones made well and made me sick twice so that's what made me hate them but my opinion has been restored and that's partly thanks to this place! Yes it's true the older woman who owns it can be a tad moody but what older woman isn't ? lol for the most part she's nice and still delivers good service. I don't mind only because her food is great. It doesn't matter what pupusa you order, they are great. Personally my favorite is the revuletas but the loroco and the bean and cheese are just as good. Give this a place and you won't regret it. Sometimes it's the hole in the wall places that are the best and i will continue to come here for pupusas when my mother in law doesn't make any lol *Just a side note, she only takes cash so please take cash otherwise you'll be left to go to an ATM to get cash. read more

La Tecleña - Salvadoran Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am sad to say this location has changed owners and name. Time to find a new Pupuseria. They maintained the old name for a while but the pupusas were huge, and not good. I miss the old ladies and hope this means they retired. read more

Very bad customer service, called to order the lady on the phone ask if I was going to pick up because the last they I didn't! Seriously you know me? First time in the area I call because they have a sign with the phone to place your order. I had to wait over 20 minutes. Also if you are eating on the go don't bother getting from here, food is not on container to eat on the go. Definitely not stop here ever again. read more

La Tecleña - a sign in the window of a shop - Salvadoran Near Me - Los Angeles, California

El día de ayer prove este lugar y nada que ver con un restaurante con comida salvadoreña, la señora que nos atendió para ordenar fue amable, las pupusas les doy un 3/10 aparte de yuca frita es lo único salvadoreño que vi. Ordene un fresco oh una agua de melón y estaba fatal era fresco de polvo no natural. Aparte ni una sola vez nos preguntaron si todo estaba bien y si gustábamos ordenar Alf otra cosa, pienso que eso es súper importante en un restaurante. En particular no pienso volver a este lugar. read more

Highly recommend from a friend. Pretty tasty paposas, 2 each. No prices on the menu. I dont like that. You order first. They brought the srinks a few minutes later. Then the food. You pay after you eat. I would return read more

We bought 14 pupusas today. beans where whole no cheese. Tasteless, I hope they see reviews and make changes. Will give then one more try next week. read more

THIS REVIEW IS ON THEIR BAD ATTITUDES---- Lord the main lady is rude. And so is the young girl who brings the food out to the tables. The only reason I even deal with them is cuz the pupusas are amazing. But I'm not sure how long the one good thing on their menu is gonna keep me loyal. Cuz lord o lord! These ladies are ALL RUDE! read more

Love these grumpy ladies ! It's a salvi thang I'm salvi ! I've known these ladies for about 20 years now since I use to work across the street from this place ... great pupusas - good chicken soup ... and their granadilla juice is pretty good too ! Cash only read more

This WAS our favorite pupusa spot, for years! It's not the same anymore. Where did the ladies go? The quality is not the same, so bummed!

The BEST pupusas in The Valley, period. Say what you will of the two elderly Salvadorian women who run this place, they may be old school and maybe a tad bit grumpy, but their plátano frito and pupusa revuelta will make you forget all about that small detail, real quick. All of their food and sides, such as their curtido and salsa comes in ample portions, and all of their food is made to order fresh, so the wait can be a little on the longer side, but this is not a problem at all if you call ahead of time. Their handmade, traditional salvadorian tortillas are extra thick, and delicious, so is the side of frijoles refritos and crema salvadoreña that accompanies them. This has literally become my spot for a Saturday or Sunday when I want to enjoy fresh, home made, salvadorian food. read more

They have great pupusas, and their prices are good. My order is always ready for me when I pick it up. I believe its cash only.

RUDE. RUDE RUDE TRASH SERVICE OVER THE PHONE TOO!!! Someone come get their grandma and have her STOP answering the phone. Literally hanged up the phone on me, after I asked her if there was any specials. She said there are NEVER any specials at this restaurant. No wonder they have 3 stars....no specials, NO common sense to have ANY customer service and I will make it my mission to promote this restaurant as the ABSOLUTE WORST PLACE EVER!!!!!!! read more

Horrible service. Tried this place years ago but today I went in to have breakfast with my family and the older lady was so rude. Phone orders kept coming in and to each customer who called she gave attitude. We went up to order a chicken sandwich and she said they didn't have any with attitude. Not coming back to this place! That lady needs to fix her act if she's going to be the face of the business. read more

Nasty, rude, dirty place to eat, and they have a B rating, gross on so many levels, thankfully Chick-Fil-A is coming

Bad services I called to make an order to pick up and the lady was sooo rude. I don't know why they answer if they don't have patience

The pupsas are amazing. The service is quite possibly the worst I've ever experienced. They don't have the muscles required to smile. They're more than happy to let you stand at the counter indefinitely without acknowledging you. They have things on the menu then look at you like you're crazy when you try to order it. Why do I come back?!? Oh yeah, because the pupilas are fricken amazing. read more

My co-worker introduced me to Pupusas and took me here for lunch. Small restaurant but the food here is EXCELLENT! Specialty are the Pupusas! read more

All the negative comments in other reviews are true: 1. The head boss lady is moody, sometimes she's been sweet as pie, other times abrasive ‍...she's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get 2. The food takes time to prepare and they have few employees so service is slow. You're much better off calling in your order ahead of time and taking out to enjoy at home 3. They only accept cash and coming prepared with smaller bills and/or exact change is best. HOWEVER, the pupusas are AMAZING!!! The quality and great flavor has remained consistent over the past 5 years that we've been ordering from this place! They are the best pupusas in town, not greasy at all, adequately filled with the stuffing of your choice cheese/beans/ground pork and you get generous portions of their fresh and delicious curtido and red sauce. We typically order when we have family visiting and everyone is always raving about how tasty the food is...mind you, my family is Salvadorian so we know our pupusas! My husband wasn't a fan of pupusas, he's not Salvadorian, but this place converted him because they're not greasy. Now he just adds chicken to his plate of 2 pupusas revueltas (combination of cheese, beans and pork) to make his perfect meal because he prefers a lot of protein. Can't forget to mention the plátanos fritos (fried plantains)...again, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Nice thick slices, perfectly browned on the outside and cooked through for a soft and naturally sweet center! Omg I want some now! All in all, the food definitely makes this place worth a try...you'll be hooked. Just follow the tips above and you'll be glad you did! read more

Before I go into my review, I want to say that the pupusas were delicious. Okay, so first of all, the lady I placed my order with was kind of rude. Ordered only 2 pupusas and it took them over a half hour to bring them out to me. I'm pretty sure they forgot I was there even though I had been sitting in the dining area for quite some time. Didn't offer any water or ask if I wanted to order anything to drink. They served 2 different groups who I'm 99% positive came in after me. Like I mentioned, pupusas were delicious, but still not coming back, which makes me sad because I was so excited to try this place because I thought it definitely was about to become my new pupusa place. I miss El Zocalo in South San Francisco. read more

Great Pupusas, but if you want to be treated with kid gloves go elsewhere. The owner is rough around the edges and the place is CASH only. It can get packed during lunch, and since each Pupusa is made to order, be sure you've got some time to wait or call in and order ahead. read more

I came here after being told they served the best pupusas, a traditional Salvadorian dish. It's a really small restaurant with limited seating. The place only has 3 employees who are busy in the kitchen making orders as soon as they are placed. Take my advice and call in your order before you get there. I dined in and the wait was long. I knew this from the beginning but it was too long if you ask me. Like I said before there are only 3 employees and no servers. You order at the kitchen and pick up your food when it's done. The pupusas were good. Fresh of the grill top and piping hot. You add your own traditional condiments which include coleslaw and a spicy tomato sauce. The pupusas weren't greasy whatsoever which is typical of this dish, so you can eat 3 like myself and not feel stuffed. I got the mixed version which combines cheese, beans, and pork skin. So good!The food was great but I felt the service was too slow but when it comes to good home cooking, it's hard to rush it so I will give them a pass. read more

La Tecleña - 3 Mixed Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've always have had people bring me food from this restaurant. The pupusas alone are enough to keep me coming back. I need to actually eat at this place, because I image the hot fresh food will be even better than what I had. What's also cool is this place made me a dozen fresh handmade tortillas which I used at home. They were so good and perfect add on to the food I cook. read more

This place has the best pupusas I've had it's really hard to find anything comparable. It's a tiny hole in the wall spot but stays pretty packed. read more

The best Salvadorian food outside of El Salvador. The pupusas de chicharon with cheese are out this world. The pineapple beverage with extra ice is really good on a hot Southern California day. My favorite is arroz con camarones. They give you so manny shrimps it's unbelievable! I love it! The lady Doña France is amazing. She cares for everyone super friendly always making sure everyone leaves happy and full. This is the best salvi food I had in some time!! I love this place I show up about 2/3 times a month! read more

La Tecleña - #Amazing #iloveit - Salvadoran Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I walk in here and the place is empty, and I order 3 pupusas. She tells me it will take 45 minutes. For 3 pupusas? She says yes, they have a big to go order and that I should go somewhere else. What an asshole this girl was. Don't go here read more

This place is the best been coming here for 5yrs+ and they've always treated me with respect and hospitality and the food is sooo bomb (those ) have to keep coming back read more

They make the best pupusas in The Valley. I recommend trying the Revueltas and the Queso con Loroco pupusas. The sopa de gallina is also really good here. Ask for the gallina outside the soup and you will be the amazed at the flavor the chicken has. The fry they put on is absolutely delicious. Would recommend and eat here again. read more

Although the food is pretty good...the customer service is the worst! The lady is sooooooo rude!!! I've never seen or experienced anything like this at a restaurant!! We asked nicely if she can clean the table and she just THREW the towel On the table and walked away. We've recommended this place to friends and family but sadly after this we will stop....we would just let the rude things slide every time we'd come in but I just think that's too disrespectful.the food is not worth it and you're not even able to enjoy for how rude the lady with short grey hair is. I'm disgusted by the service. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. The service is excellent and the ladies always make the food fresh so you get hot yummy food every time. Try the pupusas and tacos. :) read more

Went in the other day for a quick order, no one greeted me.. Bad customer service... Then an older lady walked in and she said hello, she was the only one who did her job as an employee. One thing I look for when I go in to a restaurant, shop, anything.... Is good customer service! Food was good! That's why I give them 3 stars! It would be the full 5 but I was not greeted when I walked in... It was my first time there and I was not sure if I sit down or order up front...... Yeah it was like awkward actually. read more

This review is based on the food i ordered for pick up only. This was my first time trying this pupuseria out. I ordered pupusas revueltas which were ok. A little salty for my taste and not enough stuffing inside. I also ordered platanos fritos with beans and cream. The platanos were pretty good but the beans felt like they were over cooked. The place itself was clean and smelled of delicious tasting food so maybe I'll try some of their main dishes to see if its worth staying a customer or not. read more

The place is fairly clean and the food is good. But the customer service is very poor. An employee there treated us unfairly and we observed that it wasn't just to us but to other races and genders. She did favor a certain group. We felt uncomfortable with the apprehensive attitude that we were given when we asked to use a table. I recommend other pupusas places around the city but bypass this one. (All other staff is great and courteous, just that lady was messed up) read more

Great food but what terrible service should up 345 and got turned away we couldn't in since they close at 5pm. Who turns away paying customers! read more

Lady that helped me was rude to me too. I'm not el salvadorian nor do I speak Spanish or of latin decent...but I wanted some friends to taste Papusa's. never been here so I assumed they had chicken but they didn't and instantly she was like 'read the board' and walked away...lol. She wasnt helpful at all...maybe she doesn't care for return customers because I'm waiting for my order now, and even if they taste really good I probably won't be back just because of the service and there will always be other places with good papusas to me since I can't tell the difference maybe lol. i just had to go to the closest place that sold papusas! Ok...just paid for my food and then she got nice! Go figure..so I raised the stars up. Because it does taste good! read more