Behind Japanese food, Salvadorian cuisine is my second favorite. Yes, ahead of Mexican. A pupusa…read morewith that mildly salty cheese oozing out the sides become crispy is a thing of beauty. Guanaquito is definitely one of the best Salvadorian restaurants I've been to in the valley. Pupusa size and cheese are spot on, my only complaint is that they are a little greasy. Menu is extensive and also other Salvadorian treats

My first time trying Salvadorian food, it had a unique layout and cute restaurant, the staff was…read morefriendly and helped us with the menu with any questions. I ordered Queso con jalapeños Pupusas and a Chicharron y queso Pupusas, food arrived fairly quick and it came out hot and fresh, the cheese tasted delicious, and the dough was soft and flavorful. Adding the red salsa and the Curtido was to die for!! The curtido was a bit tangy, slighty sweet it added the perfect crunch. My bf & I shared a Tamarindo & Ensalada drink. The Ensalada tasted fresh, fruity, it was my favorite. I also love how there's small chunks of fruit in it. Tamarindo was better than most I've tried with a perfect sweetness. Everything had good portions. Very delicious, would love to dine in next time!

My lazy ass had Grub Hub deliver, so I'm only reviewing the food. I ordered the Combinacion…read moreSalvadoren. Let's just say that after a long day of hiking, my eyes were bigger than my stomach. There was enough food there for about four people. The corn tamale was so good, that it almost brought me to tears. Everything else was good, but that tamale . . .

My family and I tried the food at this restaurant a few days ago. The food was bland, it really…read moretasted old. My daughter and husband ordered tamales and they were cold. We had to ask to get them reheated. We ordered a lot of food since we were all starving but we ended up only eating one of the pupusas since everything else was not good. We left hungry and bought something else on our way home. Giving it two starts since the girl at the register was nice.

Food was delicious although some items had a bit too much grease / oil …read more Sadly, the empanadas absorbed too much oil and all you could taste was the oil which was unfortunate. It lacked a crisp crust. Filling was tasty. The horchata was sooo good I wanted free refills ! The pupusas were large and had a good amount of filling and they should be at $5.00 per pupusa. They were 45 cents in El Salvador 22 years ago for comparison. The loroco and cheese was really good ! Revuelta también! The tamale was stuffed but it was too soggy for my liking. Like some water got into the inside of the banana leaf during the cook . Overall it was a great little rincón guanaco ! Try it out. Service was all smiles and fast considering they were busy. Ambience is rustic nice and clean. Wish they played more Salvador music. Hello cumbias ! They were playing a great deal of "fuerza regida" which is good listening too.

Was craving pupusas and found this place on Yelp. The reviews did not lie. The pupusas are made…read morefresh, which meant a bit of a wait (about 35 minutes of sitting and waiting), but they were absolutely worth it. We ordered the 3-pupusa combo with 2 sides for $17.40, which was totally worth the price. We tried the pork and cheese, squash and cheese, edible flower with cheese, and grilled steak with cheese. Every single one was so good. It was my first time trying edible flower with cheese, and it ended up being my favorite. Super flavorful and generously packed with filling. For the two sides, I got yuca frita and rice and beans. I liked how hot n crispy the yuca frita was and the rice and beans were delish. The Salvadoran horchata was HUGE and cost $5.90, which felt very reasonable for the size. Overall, everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving pupusas.

The pupusas came out fresh and perfectly warm. The rice was full of flavor and paired really well…read morewith the meal. On top of that, the service was attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

DO NOT eat there an hour before they close..... Chairs are up, closing down everything, gave me…read moreuncooked food. This is consistently an issue, don't stay open if your employees all give up an hour before you close....

Loved their pupusas! I got the jalapeno & cheese, green chile & cheese, loroco & cheese, and shrimp…read more& cheese. Shrimp & cheese, and green chile & cheese were probably my favorites. They reheat nicely too in the toaster oven. Here, they really pack them. Very delicious, excellent pricing about $5 each. I got 4 for $21. Friendly service too!

Omg this place was SO good! The pupusas are absolutely delicious and huge. I was just driving by,…read moresaw the sign, and decided to stop in and I'm so glad I did. The food was amazing, the staff was super friendly, and they even have Wi-Fi, which was a big plus since I needed to get some work done on my laptop. Definitely coming back!

Soo delicious! We called to place a takeout order, and the process was incredibly easy. Our food…read morewas ready within 15 minutes, which was impressive. For both efficiency and taste, I'd give this place a 5/5. We ordered the revueltas, lorocos, and frijoles y queso. My favorites were definitely the lorocos and the frijoles y queso. They were generously filled, not skimpy at all, and absolutely delicious. I also loved their curtido and salsa; both added so much flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by how much food they gave for a takeout order. The horchata was huge, too! I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend, this small business is absolutely worth supporting. They do take card. Parking was so easy.

I visited Gladys for pupusas, and I had a wonderful experience. The flavors were fantastic, though…read moreI would've loved the pupusas a bit chunkier with more filling. They made up for it with generous sauces and curtido. The service was amazing, and the Christian music playing in the background had me singing along. The staff called me "Chapinita" after we chatted about my Guatemalan heritage, and they gave me the last plantain of the day. I also had their Salvadorian horchata, which I loved distinct from the Mexican version. Overall, a warm experience!

We were meeting up with my brother for Saturday lunch and were craving El Salvadorian food. We…read moreneeded a central location, so I did a quick Yelp search and selected this one based on its rating alone without checking any details. When we got there, I was surprised to find it in the food court of a Latino mall, but the ratings did not lie-- the food is delicious. The pupusas are excellent; we tried cheese (my favorite) and meat. They came out piping hot and their cabbage slaw was on-point. We also got fried plantains with crema and beans. Drool. So good. Pros: -Delicious food made fresh. -Cheap. Cons: -If you're looking for a quiet sit-down restaurant, this is not the right place for you. It is in a noisy mall food court. -The food takes awhile to come out. -Location can be inconvenient if you don't live nearby.

Awful service. They refuse to take orders during the last hour of business, even though their…read moreposted hours say they're open. If you're going to stop serving customers early, update your hours accordingly instead of wasting people's time. Servicio pésimo. Se niegan a tomar órdenes durante la última hora de servicio, aunque su horario publicado dice que siguen abiertos. Si van a dejar de atender clientes antes de tiempo, entonces actualicen su horario en lugar de hacer perder el tiempo a la gente.

DO NOT HESITATE - SUPPORT CRISTINA'S…read more Coming across Cristina's was a bit of a happy accident - I was on the west side and in the mood for pupusas, and Cristina's was nearby. When we walked in, there were a couple of tables filled and 2 groups of people waiting in line. We waited in line before we were asked if we were dining in or taking out, at which point we were prompted to take a seat. We took a while to nail down our order but once we did, it was smooth sailing. Our server brought out our drinks, as well as cutlery, and sauces. The pupusas took a while (freshly made and to order, plus many to-go orders) That said the wait was SO worth it. Aside from the pupusas my mom makes these are the BEST I've had in Arizona. They didn't skimp on the fillings and they were burnt or undercooked. They were just right! The curtido was fairly standard (I just wished there was a little more of it) - and I wish the salsas were spicier (but I am also conscious that not every culture has spicy foods). I WILL be back, and I strongly encourage you to give them a try. --- Honestamente las mejores pupusas que e comido en un restaurante en el estado. Recomendadas!!

Papusas are awesome, the service was very friendly and helpful,takes some time but well worth the…read morewait for the freshness. Would certainly recommend the place

The food here was AMAZING! I am not Colombian nor am I the best judge for their food but I ate…read moreeverything off my plate. I had the Arroz con pollo which is shredded chicken with rice, I had fries and a salad on the side! To drink I had a fresh guanabana juice Which was also delicious. The service was great. The lady helped us and explained everything to us, she was waiting on a lot of tables but she was quick and efficient! The ambiance was cool, a lot Of televisions in the restaurant playing soccer games, cartoons and the news! Definitely can't wait to go back again!!

We just finished eating a Philly Cheesesteak next door, but I couldn't resist coming here to try…read moresome Colombian arepas! I must have had a brain fart or something because right after I walked in, the worker greeted us and immediately told us they had empanadas. He said they had chicken, beef, and cheese empanadas. I immediately ordered three chicken and three beef. I forgot about the arepas. The guy said it would be ten minutes. So we browsed their store. As soon as you walk in to the business, the small place looked like it is set up to ship packages. It has a small grocery store in the back, and has a kitchen on the side. The whole store was small, but clean. There was no seating in this place as it is not a sit down restaurant. Food orders are placed to go. Almost ten minutes exactly our empanadas came out. We took them to our car and ate there. We wanted to eat them fresh and hot and boy were they steaming hot. I loved the crispness of the shells. The filling was very flavorful and moist. I dipped them in the salsa and they had had a nice kick. They were delicious!We were able to polish off four. After we arrived home some thirty minutes later, the empanadas were still warm and surprisingly still crispy! I ate the last two. I will definitely return to try their arepas!

The hubby went to pick up bacon breakfast burritos and a couple of pupusas to try. We ate it so…read morefast, we forgot to take photos! The burritos were tasty and not dry at all. We got the cheese, chorizo, and pork pupusas. They were tasty! Even my 5 year old enjoyed the cheese pupusa. We ordered it and picked it up and it was quick. We will definitely order from here again!

Called in order and it was ready when I arrived 15 minutes later…read more Cashier, order lady was so very nice! Took home and enjoyed the cachetadas, similar to soft beef taco. Delicious! Highly recommend the pastelitos. Small but plump beef filled croquette like pastries. Crunchy on the outside, savory and tasty on the inside. For dessert, the fried plantains. Not too sweet and served with table crema. This food is solid, delicious, fresh made, and they appreciate your business. Highly recommend.