My criteria is a bit high was it comes to pupusas since I grew up eating authentic ones at home. I…read moreordered 2 pupusas from here, one which I assume was supposed to be pork and one beans and cheese. The "pork" one was not authentic as it was basically tomato blended with cheese. It was still good because it almost tasted like a tortilla filled with pink pasta sauce but I knew it wasn't the real deal. The bean and cheese one was good. For 2 pupusas it was a little under $5 and came with the pickled cabbage and tomato sauce. Two was filling but I maybe could have gone for 3. The staff was very kind. They do have a variety of items on their menu. Do not be confused by the outside like I was. It does appear to be just a liquor store on the outside but the deli is located at the back of the store, if you keep walking to the back when you enter.

As I was dog sitting and Brandywine Maryland and discovered that New York deli, I was craving tacos…read moreand this particular place showed up in my Google and Yelp search. This place is located in a convenience store, so when you're approaching the address, it's not very obvious that this place is located inside due to the lack of signage. This place has limited hours and I believe they open early for breakfast and close at 4:00 p.m. I originally wanted to call in my order, but didn't see a decent menu online and/or prices, so I made my way there. I got there maybe about 20 minutes before they closed as I saw the chairs up on top of the tables in their seating area. I immediately just ordered the carne asada tacos, the pork pupusas and the cheese pupusa. I took it to go, brought it inside my car and because I didn't eat lunch and it was almost dinner time, I literally picked up the cheese pupusa and ate it in my car. It was piping hot and delicious. I didn't even put the little salad / hot sauce on top as I was really hungry. Overall it was really good. Of course, I moved on to the taco and thought it was kinda small, but thought to myself I should have ordered one more. I think it was comparable to the price that I paid, but for someone that was hungry I knew that maybe four wouldn't not be enough but thankfully the pupusas filled me up. I didn't finish my food completely as I drove home because I wanted to really sit down and try the food. My overall feedback on the tacos is to probably ask them to make my tacos medium rare if at all possible. Secondly, I would probably order at least five and maybe four pupusas. I think that would satisfy my craving and I would be full. I love supporting small businesses so if you are in the area, please stop by and try out this place.

Came here with a large group and we sat outside. Half had a pitcher of margaritas while most of us…read morejust had pupusas. I also shared the yuca which was incredible and fried perfectly. Pupusas were amazing and so cheap. Service was a little slow, but very friendly and accommodating for a large group. They were able to split the check and pay by QR code which was incredibly convenient! I live by their other location but this is a great spot if you're in the area!

Food was good, place was clean, people were nice. Horchata was excellent…read more Solid choice and decent pricing.

Order one of their fantastic margaritas and the friendly and wonderful service will make sure…read moreyou're never empty handed! This is your neighborhood go-to. I would be aware that the specials often do not have their prices listed and would recommend asking before getting upsold.

Great, great, great! Will certainly be coming again. Sat outside with our dog and enjoyed frozen…read moremargs, chips and salsa, and tacos! Delicious food that just tastes FRESH. And even better drinks. Fairly priced and quick service. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

This is the only Latin place in the food court. It's a Salvadorian eatery. They served food with a…read moresmile. The atmosphere is like what you experience at any food court. But you don't come here for the ambience, you come here for the food. Everything was delicious. The only thing was the tamales. I ordered it steamed. The fried tamales taste better. But I'm on a healthy journey now.

Came in and bought two tacos, one tongue tacos and one el pastor taco.i must say,they both taste…read moreand look the same,it's ashamed how this place is still open, serving low grade food like this.

The food was so damn good I forgot to take pictures! My go to is always 2 pork papusas and a side…read moreof white rice. They are made to order and also have options like cheese only or chicken. The good comes out after about 10-12 minutes, so if you order take out you can wait in your car until it is ready. This is a local favorite and it's no wonder why. The food is fresh and has so much flavor. Can't wait to go back!

Sometimes I feel sad. This is no ordinary type of sadness. This sadness can only be treated with…read morePupusa Since one of my favorite Pupuseria in the area closed out. I found Sofia's and honestly it hits the spot like a baseball hits for home-run. As soon as you enter this place you feel so welcomed. This is one of those spots where it feels more like home than anything. Your order is ready even before you know it. Now let's get to the pupusas. I got the chicken cheese pupusas. These are crispy on outside, cheesy and warm on the inside. Right after the first bite you can tell that these are made of love. The amount of sauce and cabbage you get is more than required so that is always a plus. I have also tried a burrito from this place and that was equally delicious. I highly recommend this place to all. 5/5 because why not?

El Pulgarcito is one of my favorite spots to visit for pupusas. Ever since living in NOVA I've been…read moreintroduced to pupusas, and this is bar far the best pupusas in NOVA! El Pulgacito is a small cozy spot this sits in the El Salvador settled neighborhood called "Chirilagua," after the city in El Salvador of the same name. Known for its authenticity you can't go wrong for some great Central American cuisine. The pupusa portions are massive compared to other places, if I'm hungry I can only eat two. You have been warned going on thinking you can knock down four lol. My favorites are the steak and pork. Their curtido is the best I've had as well that comes with the pupusas, and it's slightly mixed with warm salsa and it's just so good. My go to drink is the Tamarindo, I'm not sure if they make it in house, but it seems as if they do. If you are into tamarind drinks and flavor, it's a go to for sure. I just call it the Central American sweet tea lol. The only other dishes I've tried were the Lomo Saltado and the enchilada, although they were ok, I personally wouldn't get them again based on the taste, portion, and price point of the pupusas. The service is always nice and attentive. You can't go wrong here if you are in the area be sure to grab you a pupusa.

It's been a while since I've been here, but I was a regular when I lived in the area. When I do get…read moreout to the DC area, I do try to make it in here. Solid food at good prices. It's definitely worth trying all the flavor combinations. Service is always pretty fast and the little interaction I've had, as someone who mostly just orders a takeout when I'm buying from here, has always been pleasant.

Only ordered pupusas locas and carne asada quesadillas to go but both were very good!…read moreThe cabbage salad that gave with the pupusas was super fresh and plentiful!. I prefer the tomato sauce thicker but still tasty. Pupusas itself was good but the masa could have used a tad bit for salt. Steak quesadilla was full of steak and cheesy! No complaints there

Seated right away. Music playing in the background makes you want to dance…read more Very lively ambiance. Ordered pupusas plate. Tasted super good. Fresh drinks available. I ordered fresh squeezed oranges juice and carrots. Great spot for small groups.

La Campesina is my go-to restaurant whenever I'm craving authentic, homestyle Mexican food. The…read morevegetarian enchiladas and fried plantains are my favorites. The meat options were also greatly appreciated by my friends who joined me at the restaurant. Ask for the in-house spicy salsa if you like a kick of spice. The prices are very reasonable for the generous portion sizes. The service is friendly, and the food arrived in a decent amount of time even when the restaurant was busy. Definitely recommend visiting this restaurant when you're in the area.

After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close…read moreto the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu.

Got carryout because we heard it was good. Not locals…read more Tried 5 different pupusas. Every kind was great. Came accompanied by cabbage slaw+tomato sauce to dip them in. Would be here a LOT if we lived here. PS Pretty big place inside/lots of booths/busy.

Really good authentic Salvadorean food with a greath staff. Simple and delicious. Enough saidread more

My partner and I love coming here for the pupusas!! The price is super reasonable, and they are…read morefresh and authentic. I love the tomato juice and little sides that come with them too. We got them to go and I wish I took pictures - but I probably didn't because I was too focused on how delicious they are. By the time we got home they were still super hot, fresh, and yummy! Service has always been smooth and fast for to-go orders; it's always ready when I arrive so I just walk in and walk out. Will continue to come here regularly!

Apparently this is a late night (for us middle age folk) hotspot, we got here around 9pm on a…read moreSaturday and they were packed out, we got the last table. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, a meat pie and a side of refried beans; hubby got two pupusas - bean/cheese and pork/bean. We also got refrescas, I got the melon/pina and he got tamarindo. The melon one was delish, mostly canteloupe flavor. The tamarindo was a little tart for me but still good. Important to know (and I did) but enchiladas at a Salvadoran place are not the same as Mexican or Tex-Mex enchiladas; they're what Mexican cuisines would call tostadas. Chicken, cabbage, cheese, a tomato slice, and a slice of hard boiled egg on a deep fried corn tortilla. These were delicious and the favorite part of my meal. I was worried that pickled cabbage would over power the other flavors but it didn't. They were great. The refried beans were so-so, I probably would skip them next time and the side portion is tiny. The meat pie was great though, I would get that again too. I had a bite of one of my husband's pupusas and it was good but I liked my enchiladas better. The prices here are extremely inexpensive. Our whole dinner was like $20 plus tax/tip I think. That's almost unheard of. The main issue is that they brought my food out very fast and then another 20 minutes til my husband got his. They could work a bit on timing orders a bit better. I shared, fear not, but orders should come out together. It's not a huge deal but an area for improvement.