I don't think I've really really really liked a pupuseria in the last 5 years as much as I like…read morethis place. Service is friendly. Happy Hour specials from 3pm to something something, I forgot the time, but basically it's $4 something for their amazing pupusas and $3 and some change for their agua frescas. Their horchata is 10/10. I catch myself ordering a carrier full so I can store it in my refrigerator at home. It's just the right amount of crazy to cinnamon and tastes homemade and not super sweet. Their mango agua fresca is like a 12. Next level amazing. I bought one and walked halfway down the street and turned back to buy another one. Their passionfruit is my least favorite. Their pupusas are handmade and taste amazing. Vegetarian or not, I've liked them all. I feel that they heat up well (I buy a bunch so when I'm at home and lazy I have food to eat), or if you eat them there they are fresh. What more can you ask for? Eat here and experience what the Mission has to offer!

Great spot for pupusas! They have two entrances-- one on 16th street for dine in and one on…read moreValencia for take out. For take out, they have a 2 for $8 dollars deal if you pay with cash (save ~1.50). I opted for 2 pork with beans, and it was delicious, but mainly noticed and tasted the beans. We also ordered the combo with 2 pupusas (one sausage and one pork) that comes with sides of plantains, guac, sour cream, and beans. The amount of meat in each pupusa was minimal that we thought they gave us a different one. The sauce and vegetables with the pupusa was a must -- so good. There's usually a wait but worth it for a great spot with affordable prices.

Cash only! This spot is loved by the locals and is a staple for pupusas in the Mission District…read more Great location easy access for public transport near 24th Street. I got a seat easily when I walked in and there was great service. It was my first time and they pointed the popular items to me. I ordered the steak salvadoreño and one revuelta pupusas. I also tried the cashew fruit agua Fresca for the first time. Very nice! The steak dish had excellent flavor and was great by itself, I enjoyed the colorful veggies on the plate, a nice balance. The revuelta was nice and cheesy and well made. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to try Salvadoran Food in San Francisco. I will be back to try more specials, the fish dish was tempting..

Wonderful ambience way too loud to carry on conversation alas…read more Yummy food. Great service.

Cute place on Valencia. Unfortunately service was bare bones minimal. Seen a few customers leave…read morefrom nobody in attendance. Music is repetitive. A little warmer inside than outside. Pupusas and casamiento were dry. Cheese had no flavor. Tomato sauce tasted like canned tomatoes? Meh. Unfortunately this is a pass. Not all was a miss... Curtido and plantains were good

We shared a fried corn tamale, fried mojarra, and Salvadorian enchiladas. The tamale and enchiladas…read morewere both familiar and simultaneously very different from Mexican cuisine. Given its fried nature, the tamale reminded me a bit of the taste and texture of a Venezuelan empanada. The enchiladas, meanwhile, were more like giant tostadas. The mojarra was quite tasty as well.

Fire, fire, fire..these pupusas are the best! No wonder they have 3 spots! The parking was easy and…read moreservice was quick on a Saturday morning. The decorations are sooo salvadorean..its a must try for me!

Here's a cIf I'm being honest, the only thing on their menu that lives up to any of the hype is the…read morepupusas. Everything else falls pretty flat. Even then, the pupusas are hit or miss. I'd give them about a 3.5 out of 5. On a good day, they come out with that perfect golden-brown finish. On a bad day, they look and taste undercooked to the point where I've had to throw them back on the stove at home just to make them edible. The ambiance doesn't do much to help. It's your typical Mission-style Latin restaurant, kind of sticky and worn-in, but in a way where you can't quite tell if it's part of the aesthetic or just a lack of upkeep. Now, let's get into why this leans closer to a one-star experience. The staff consistently come off like they'd rather be anywhere else. They don't smile and often come across as rude. Timing is basically a suggestion here. If you place a takeout order, plan well ahead, at least 45 to 60 minutes before pickup. Every single time I've called, I've been told 25 to 30 minutes, only to arrive and wait another 15 to 20 minutes. Without fail. And in a neighborhood where parking is already a headache, with limited meters and tight timing, you'll feel that delay. Your patience will absolutely be tested. Don't say I didn't warn you. Update: Today's order included a hit inside the cheese mixture of the Pupusas. Disgusting.

This is my third time eating at this restaurant. We usually order a variety - zucchini, pork,…read morechicken, and garlic pupusas. All include cheese. Super filling and flavorful. Will be back to try the Yuka and Chicharron dish. I tried to order fried plantains this evening, but the hostess let me know the plantains weren't sweet/ripe yet and wouldn't be worth buying right now. The hostess/cashier is always super friendly, patient, and helpful. We never dine in because we live nearby, but I did see that the restaurant has a semi-open space in the back of the restaurant to seat more guests. Probably would be nice spot for a small intimate gathering of friends.

This is a really Salvadoran place in the Mission. Music was super loud. Atmosphere was Ok, not…read morevery fancy, but decent and clean. I ordered a poppies plate with chicharon and zucchini, but I think they gave me a cheese instead of zucchini. I didn't bother to complain. Overall, the pipusas were very large and stuffed, but just OK. I think the rice and beans were the best part of the dish. Horchata was also a bit expensive at $7, and kind of an average horchata. So overall, kind of an average restaurant, but also pretty popular and full.

Ordered for delivery. My niece wasn't feeling good and is staying with me. She wanted some thing…read moredifferent. She liked the zucchini & cheese very much. I like my flank steak as well, mixed it in with my pork & cheese pupusa and dip.

The food is exquisite, the owner is always such a kind person, there's TVs available, light music,…read morea map of El Salvador, and the bathroom is always clean. It's a small location but it's amazing! Must give it a try, and they have a grand variety. Muchas gracias!

The pupusas combo is really good. Red sauce & veggies were tangy and delicious. The pupusas is…read morereally good. Took about 25 minutes for to go order of 2 pupusas combos, reasonable. Will def be back!

Soy una persona que tiene alergias a la lactosa y es la segunda vez que me envían una orden de…read morepupusas con Queso esto me parece una burla de mal gusto estoy muy molesto !!! Incluso llame antes de poner mi orden para explicarle a los empleados y les dio igual y me mandaron la orden de pupusas de Queso otra vez , jamás volveré a ordenar nuevamente en este lugar es una vergüenza

30+ minutes for our papusa orders to come out, and even longer for our lunch plates. With that wait…read morefor a quick sit down, I'd expect greatness but had to settle for decent. And that decent was soured due to the long wait especially since it wasn't that busy. What I did notice though is they had the mobile orders ready and there weren't any couriers waiting too long. I guess that's what they prioritize. Sucks to be the in-house patron like we were. At least staff was nice. But definitely not a fan of this spot.

Overall, I think the pupusas are over-rated:…read more 3.5/5: The chorizo y queso pupusa is good. A little too much cheese for me, so some cheese-scraping was required. Flavor is good. They seem a little thinner that at other places. 2.0/5: The chicharron pupusa is kinda bad; the filling is pasty, not so flavorful, and the texture is a little mushy.

This a Salvadoran gem in San Francisco's Tenderloin. Shoutout to Angel for the great service. He is…read morevery knowledgeable and helpful if you need assistance ordering. I ordered the Plato Pupusa, with beef and cheese, and mixto. I also got a Passion Fruit agua fresca, and they have so many other flavors as well, I was impressed with the variety. The drink was refreshing and the plate was beautiful. This family-owned business does it right. I liked the rice and beans with the plantains and curtido. The house salsa was a nice touch. Angel also brought out a little sample of their plantain chips which they make in-house, spice was a nice kick. I admired the artwork on the outside and inside of the restaurant. Places like this hold the culture of San Francisco. I can't wait to visit again.

Been following Estrellitas since they were at Cochina market and Alemany Farmers market and I…read morebelieve they are moving again and so thankful that they will be closer to my office again I always come for the pupusas, they are the best!!! The new chicken and cheese one is sooo good. Ive tried all the pupusas at least twice now and definitely don't disappoint. My favorites are the spinach & mushroom one. That is my go to order!

Best pupusas that I've had in the city. Beans smooth and silky. Always get the cheese or cheese /…read morepork pupusas. Have not tried anything else. But what I do get is really good. Slaw not as good as I've had in other places but the pupusas make up for taste. Overall good food

Best pupusas in the game. Ive never eaten in person here but I think they have an upstairs area…read more I've always just order to go and eat them at home. I also order them to parties when I feel giving and I always get compliments for bringing this dish. Parking is not the greatest, so make sure to call if you're doing pick ups. Staff is always nice!