We ordered takeout from El Manjar and everything was great. My husband got the beef soup and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--very flavorful and hearty. The pupusas were really good too. We tried three different kinds of papusas. Even taking it to go, everything tasted fresh and authentic. We'll definitely be back.

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The staff were incredibly helpful and the food was very good. The prices were very reasonable! I…read moregot a pupusa, a tamale, and a pastry for less than $8. I'll definitely be back!

Foodies rejoice! This little grocery store, cafe, restaurant and bakery is the real deal…read more Salvadoran specialties are within reach!!! Everything I had was super flavorful and the prices are very reasonable. I had a port tamale. It was unusual in that it was bone in, but it was the best and msot flavorful tamale I've ever had. Just pure goodness. The tamale "pisque" is black bean filled. It's kind of an unusual flavor. There are lots of traditional dishes from El Salvador here like fried yucca which is actually fried yucca with fried pork pieces. They also have some agua fresca type beverages like horchata as well as hot drinks like Atol de Elote which is a corn based hot beverage. They also have Atol de Pin(y)a which is a pineapple version. I've been to Pupuseria Centro Americana and for me this place is ten times better. It's UBER casual Acapulco Grocery style eatery in a grocery store with several tables and a tv. The checkout lady was very nice and helpful and spoke English. Fellow customers are also friendly and happy to share their culture. The cooks who work at the hot food / bakery area and counter no hablan ingles. While you're here you can pick up some tasty snacks, unusual sodas, frozen tropical fruit pulps (hello smoothies!!!) and other goodies. This place rocks. The bakery items are only $1 each, no joke, so try one of everything. :) :) :) Gracias a Dios!!!!!

I stopped by this place for a quick pickup, and let me just say...these were the biggest pupusas…read moreI've ever had. They were absolutely delicious. Thick, hearty, and packed with flavor, they're the kind of pupusas that make you pause after the first bite. Major shoutout for the ample amount of curtido, because they did not skimp like every other restaurant does. It's fresh, tangy, and perfect for the huge pupusas. Exactly how it should be. Period. I didn't get to dine in this time, so I can't speak to the service. There was a bit of wait to get them, but once I got my food, it was immediately clear why-everything tasted fresh and made to order. Totally worth the wait. On top of it all, the prices were extremely reasonable, especially considering the size and quality of the pupusas. You definitely get your money's worth. If you're in Bradenton and craving legit, filling pupusas, Maria's is a must-try!

Food was really good. I ordered the papusas and the beef soup. The beef soup came out without any…read morebeef and it being my first time I was a little confused. However, the owner-manager fixed my problem and it was delicious. I will return again as long as my beef is in my soup.

The food was just OK, but the check made me angry. We had a group of 9 people for dinner. When…read morethe check came, I noticed that they had added a 20% tip because of a large party. That's standard so, OK. The server didn't mention it though. I gave my credit card to pay and when the copy came back to sign, it had an extra line for ANOTHER tip with a helpful section to calculate 18%, 20% etc. This total included the other tip that was added, but did not list it. When I said to the server "wasn't the tip already added in?" she looked kind of guilty and admitted that it was. I feel like this was really deceptive and I won't go back to a restaurant that I feel was trying to get me to double tip by deceptive practices. If you go there, be forewarned.

Probably the best fresh fish ceviche I've ever had. It's wonderful. Where the place falls short, is…read morethe customer service. It looks like they do a huge takeout/door dash business that seems to take priority over dining in. The ceviche was delicious enough to overcome 2 star customer service. It's delicious. It's the only thing I had (weekend special) I passed on the tostones...fried food hates me

Me encanta la comida aquí y los precios son excelentes, por lo que es decepcionante dejar esta…read morecalificación. He venido varias veces, pero esta visita dejó una mala impresión. Al revisar mi recibo, noté que me cobraron $1.98 por una botella de agua que no pedí. Cuando pregunté al respecto, el cajero, José, primero dijo que era por el hielo. Cuando mi esposa pidió una aclaración, cambió su respuesta y dijo que era por el agua del grifo filtrada--$1.00 por el agua y $0.98 por impuestos. La comida es excelente, pero asegúrate de revisar tu cuenta antes de pagar. Lamentablemente, parece que cobrar de más a los clientes es algo aceptable aquí. I really enjoy the food here, and the prices are great, so it's disappointing to leave this rating. I've been here a few times, but this visit left a bad impression. When I checked my receipt, I noticed I was charged $1.98 for a bottled water I didn't order. When I asked about it, the cashier, Jose, first said it was for ice. When my wife asked for clarification, he changed his answer, saying it was for filtered tap water--$1.00 for the water and $0.98 for tax. The food is excellent, but be sure to check your bill before paying. Unfortunately, it seems like overcharging customers is acceptable here.

Restaurante Salvadoreno la Familia is a small no-frills type restaurant that despite the business…read morename, they seem to be having a personality crisis as to whether they want to offer Salvadoran food or classic American diner food. Next to pupusas, soup and other Salvadoran foods, they have sandwiches, breakfasts and other menu items that would be more at home on a diner menu than a Salvadoran restaurant menu. Since I am pretty much obsessed with pupusas, I went with three pupusas. They were fairly priced at three dollars a piece. The ordering process is relatively straightforward. You go to the counter and place your order. When it is ready, they bring it to your table. My pupusas were brought to me with the expected slaw and sauce. I find that the best pupusas that I have had here in this country were in Nashville, Tennessee and I found some great pupusas at a flea market on Orange Blossom Trail here in Orlando, Florida, but comparing it to other pupusas that I have tried here in Orlando (other than the ones at the OBT Flea Market), they were good. Not great, not the type that would haunt my dreams, but good. If you are looking for a local place, this place is not a bad place. Not great, but overall decent. Overall, I will give it four stars.

I was so excited to see Taqueria y Pupuseria Salvadorena parked at Lum's Farms. This is the spot…read moreand they have a good set up with shade and picnic tables. It is a Mexican and Salvadoran Food Truck. I love pupusas. They are so simple yet so good. Kind of like a corn pancake stuffed with cheese, spinach, chicharron, always served with coleslaw and hot sauce. It's $3.50 or 3 for $10. I just got one and also got a chicken tamale. It was a bit spicy but not too bad. My hubby got the taquitos with chicken and that was really good albeit fried. I could have really ordered another pupusa but I did not. They also have tacos and birria, quesadillas, and empanadas, Agua frescas, and sometimes sopes, which is what my husband wanted. It was a great snack, and I had great service too!

This place had great Flor de Jamaica Agua Fresca (Hibiscus Agua Fresca). It was fresh, cold, sweet,…read moreand floral. And the Quesabirria was spectacular. It was fresh, cheesy, simply spectacular.

Some of the best food you are going to find and at an unbeatable price. My wife and I were craving…read moremexican food, and this Salvadoran restaraunt hit the spot. When we walked in and no one was speaking english, I knew we found the right spot. The lady behind the counter was helpful in assisting us with what to order. We ordered a pastor burrito, quesadilla, and two papusas. I think our order total was around $25 or $30, which is unheard of (especially for us over-orderers). The food was great, while I think the pastor was a little under-seasoned (from what we are used to), overall we very much enjoyed everything we ordered. We will definitely be returning!

While in the area due to my son's baseball tournaments close by my wife decided to try this little…read morelocal gem and believe me it was worth it. Sorry for the photos of empty plates but... I couldn't let this little gem slide by without being given the proper respect it deserves. It's located in a mini mall lot with parking. When we went in it was quiet, but as we left it was getting busier. I'd definitely go back again and most importantly everyone enjoyed their food especially my future major leaguer.

Excellent pupusa - my favorite was the mixta (cheese, beans, and pork) but my husband favored the…read morecheese and chorizo. Great pickled cabbage. Friendly service. Generous drinks (no water unless you are buying bottled) but the tamarind juice was the perfect balance of tart flavor with just enough sweetness. Rare find in a little strip mall - if going for lunch go early. We arrived after 11a with just a few families but by the time we left at noon the place was packed with a wait - well deserved!

Delicious authentic food ! The staff was also very friendly and I had great service . So happy I…read morefound this place and can't wait to go back ! Comfort food for the soul :)