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    Pupuseria Casa Maria

    4.7 (189 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalvadoran, Mexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    CJ D.

    Did you know that rice stops salt mobs? Throw a few grains in your shaker to prevent clumps from forming. I may have never learned this without stepping into this room of flavor. Perturbed by my first nuke of text messages since the 10th grade I retreated to a safe haven. Any spot that serves doughy, meaty, cheesy discs warms my wounded soul like the embrace of a rotund retiree named Marge. A trifecta platter of papusas (all with cheese) included chicharron, chorizo and a recommendation of steak. The recommendation reigned supreme. Albeit the serviceability of the former two, Team Asada simply overwhelmed the competition. It was a bombastic dump of salted satisfaction which brewed a number of "mm" sounds and a chair shift or two. If you don't like yellow then get your food to-go. Otherwise, sit around and dump coleslaw (I think?) all over your plate while you count the work trucks bumbling down Michigan Road. Enjoy my friends.

    (L) chicken tamales (R) steak and cheese pupusa
    Linda M.

    Ah, I finally got to try this restaurant. I ate their chicken (and potato) tamale, their steak and cheese pupusas, and churro with chocolate. They were good and unique. I would be interested in trying other menu items like their tacos.

    Corn tamales
    Stephen H.

    This place is really good signage on their menu and lists everything on the menu really clearly with English translations and also shows whether things are vegetarian and gluten-free so this is really celiac friendly. The server was really friendly as well and he made sure to let us know how to eat pupusas (with the cabbage ) in case this was not our first time. Everything was good. Not exactly cheap though but I think it was worth the price. This was the first time I have seen pupusas with an alpastor option though I didn't get to try it this time so I will have to be back. Also, this is my first time seeing flan and red velvet cake as a combined dessert.

    A delicious start to the day- Desayuno Salvadorian
    Brittany S.

    I want to shout from the mountaintops about our amazing Salvadorian breakfast from Pupuseria Casa Maria this past weekend. I've had my eye on this meal for quite some time so it was such a delight to find that it was just as tasty as I imagined and perfect for a picnic in the park. For starters, Casa handles their COVID safety precautions very well. Currently, they are only offering takeout and delivery (on three platforms) and have the inside of the space set up conducive to social distancing while you wait for your order or check out. I waited in the car for mine and was able to quickly run in and grab it. We ordered the traditional Salvadorian breakfast (called "Desayuno" on the menu) and two orders of the "Tipico" breakfast along with an extra order of Curtido. Our carryout boxes were filled with fresh handmade, thick tortillas, beans, chicharrones, queso fresco, crema, plantains and delicious salsas. Note that the typico comes with chicharrones and yuca whereas the Desayuno is a bit smaller and comes with queso fresco. Their curtido was a little different from others I've had in the past as it seemed to have more oregano and less of a citrus flavor. I can't wait to return to try their homemade soups and once COVID is over, I'll be dining in house for a glass of their $4 wines, fun traditional drinks, and more. In the meantime, I can't wait for more carryout!

    Steak pupusa
    Elizabeth S.

    Looking for something different and this place was recommended to us. Mexican and Salvadoreño. We eat Mexican all the time so decided to try the Salvadoran options. We each got a pupusa, one steak one chorizo. My husband got refried beans and I ordered plantains (plátano). Food was cooked fresh. Wasn't quick but wasn't a long time either. Husband said the beans were the best he has had in years. Pupusas were very good. I fell in love with plantains when I was in Colombia after college and love them, still can't quite make them at home properly so I love it when I can find them out. These were delicious. Worth the trip back just for beans and plantains.

    Cheese Pupusa & steak pupusa take out
    Arkadiusz S.

    Great spot for pupusas and tamales. The restaurant has a great selection of pupusas and other items. Located in a small strip mall the restaurant is more of a take out spot but it does have a small dinning area with 6-7 tables. Guys behind the counter are super friendly.

    Absolutely fantastic food and service. The pupusas are amazing and if you've never tried them - yes you like them (here). But their street tacos are to die for as well! Kindest staff ever.

    Pupusa 1 steak 1 shrimp
    Niesha N.

    Update- still in my top three places to eat. The loroco pupusa (edible flower in Guatemala)is my new favorite Beef Tongue Taco are some of the best ones I've had. I'd give 10 stars, but I'm only allowed 5

    Pork Pupusa, Zucchini and Cheese Pupusa, Pork cheese and bean pupusa
    Ann L.

    I've lived nearby on the northwest side for a long time, and have driven by here many times. I was always intrigued, but never stopped in because I wasn't sure it was still open and even if it was, the mirrored windows made me a little leery...so, when I saw some recent great reviews I figured, what the heck, may as well try something new in the middle of a pandemic. Ordering and paying through the Yelp app was extremely easy, and my prepaid order was ready for pickup when promised. They had the bag on the counter so I was able to grab it and scoot back out quickly. They do have x's on the floor to help people keep 6 feet apart if multiple people arrive at once to pick up their orders. The food was amazing and is insanely inexpensive. I ordered 3 pupusas, guacamole and chocoflan for dessert. Somehow, I had never had pupusas before, so I ordered a variety: pork, cheese and bean, plain pork, and cheese and zucchini. All 3 were excellent and were 2 hearty meals. Honestly, unless you have a huge appetite 1-1/2 pupusas makes a filling meal. The fillings were all flavorful and plentiful. I have no idea how they sell these for $2.50. The guacamole was excellent. I liked the addition of onion and lime. The sauces and slaw accompaniments were excellent. The chocoflan is a great idea! Chocolate cake and flan together is an amazing combination. I will definitely be back for takeout and hope to dine in someday when things are back to normal.

    Cheese and Zucchini and Cheese Pupusa with guacamole

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    Staff was friendly & helpful, the curtido and pupusas were excellent. We ordered takeout, but it's a cute little restaurant.

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    Where is this place? Is it still open? Drove to the address given today and it was a shut down strip mall😞

    It is still open! It's at the left end of a small strip of business (3 or 4 total) just north of 71st street on Michigan Road (about 73rd street actually) - before the Auto Zone if you're heading north. It always looks closed because the windows… 

    Do they have any pupusas without meat?

    Yes. They do. You can request for customization.

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    Pupuseria la salvadoreña

    Pupuseria la salvadoreña

    4.9
    (9 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    So glad to have found this great pupuseria! Nice variety of menu at reasonable prices and tasty…read morepupusas! I arrived there at night and for a second they were closed because their restaurant name sign was not lit, but they did have the "open" sign lit so I went inside. They have very minimal decorations inside- no music, just a TV on really loud. But many times this type of places are a hit than a miss! (Based on my experience) I ordered a few pupusas and tacos to go and was told the food would be ready in 10 minutes- however it took 35 minutes. it's okay if they are busy but I think they could have just told me at one point it would take much longer than expected. There seemed to be just two people working there. There was someone who was waiting longer than I was. It was very cold inside which did not help when I was waiting for so long. I was disappointed with the wait time, however the pupusas were amazing. The hot sauce and slaw(?) that came with them were great too. I especially liked the one with chicken and cheese. In the future I will always call ahead of time to place an order rather than waiting there, and I advise everyone to do so.

    La comida es muy deliciosa el servicio muy bueno pero el dueño tiene que poner más esfuerzo en su…read morenegocio. No tiene aire acondicionado y es imposible comer ahí adentro. Puso tres ventiladores y no es suficiente para el lugar tan grande. Tengo un año viniendo y siempre es lo mismo mucho calor

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    No tienen aire acondicionado y solamente tienen tres ventiladores para todo el restaurante.
    No tienen aire acondicionado y solamente tienen tres ventiladores para todo el restaurante.
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    Pupuseria La Salvadoreña

    Pupuseria La Salvadoreña

    3.3
    (3 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    It's very nice to be surprised and boy was I ever. My visit was January 24th in the afternoon. I…read morepump my gas plenty of times at this location but I guess never really noticed the restaurant attached to it. Was hungry and decided to stop in. It's a rather small place and I didn't expect much. I was greeted when I came and the young lady minding the front was very nice. My order was taken and I waited inside for it. The sounds of everything being made fresh in the kitchen area was reassuring. When I got my food, I was beyond satisfied. Quality fresh ingredients. Very tasty and presented well. I'm so glad u stopped by and will stop by again. Great job!.

    This is the restaurant second location. They also have a location on 34th Street…read more At this location they have pupusas for $1 on Wednesday. The first Wednesday I showed up they told me it would be over an hour for my order. I didn't have an hour to wait. They gave me a business card and told me to order ahead of time next week. I called about 2:00 and ordered one of each of the variety that they have. I know there was cheese, bean, bean & cheese and meat. Well there are 6 to choose from and we tried them all. When I arrived at 5:00 to pick up my order it was ready. I paid and headed home to eat with my family. All 6 were in one container and I had no clue which was which. Some of them were very greasy. I had to lay them out on paper towels. The cheese was my favorite. There is a small dining room and a full menu. But on this visit we just tried the special.

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    La Guanaquita Restaurante

    La Guanaquita Restaurante

    4.2
    (41 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    The food is absolutely delicious at La Guanaquita. We stopped far a quick lunch yesterday. They…read moreserve mostly Salvadoran food but also other Latin foods. They were busy at lunch with eat-in and carry-out orders. The parking lot was full. But we're we're able to get a table for two. When we came in, they called out their English speaking server, Karla. Karla was supper friendly and attentive. I had two of their special pupusas. They were served with limes, sauce and curcido, which is a spicy marinated cabbage mix. The shrimp pupusas is stuffed with bits of shrimp mixed with a generous amount of creamy cheese. The chicken pupusas was filled with a lot of chicken and small amount of cheese. Both pupusas were excellent. I also had a chicken taco, which was a pretty standard Street taco. The chicken was moist and yummy. The restaurant and parking lot could use some love. The dining room could use a coat of fresh paint and have ceiling tiles repaired. The parking lot needs to have potholes fixed and could use some lines. That said, I'd come back in a heartbeat. The food is that good.

    Yes! Sad that we are just now discovering this 38th Street treasure but looking forward to future…read morevisits with our kiddos in tow. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our visit was during the 8am breakfast scene and we enjoyed a feast of pupusas, curtido, beans, yucca, plantains and chicharrones. All were hearty and delicious. The space is full of natural light and welcoming. We noticed that you can order fresh smoothies thanks to their partnership with the juice/ice cream shop next door (or possibly owned by the same folks?). The staff was also incredibly friendly and we loved the opportunity to only speak Spanish during our visit. Can't wait for our next visit!

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    Havana Cafe

    Havana Cafe

    4.3
    (265 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    It has been forever since I last reviewed this spot. It is still a small family restaurant, so if…read moreyou bring in a larger group, reservations are encouraged and a bit of patience, since there isn't a whole lot of staff. The food is absolutely delicious. I personally love their pork dishes and the beef empanada for an appetizer. The moro rice as well as the yellow rice are both so tasty. I prefer the sweet plantains over the tostones, but that's just my preference. And don't forget to indulge in a dessert or maybe a Cuban coffee after your meal. I tend to bring my foodie group here regularly and while they are a picky bunch, I have not heard any complaints about the food here. The prices are still very reasonable and the service friendly.

    Edit: ALSO how absurd is it that they tried giving us our Yucca WITHOUT mojo. If youre cuban you…read moreknow you do not eat boiled Yucca without mojo (unless you just dont like it which is crazy) and when we asked if it came with it she said "well i mean.. i can add it on the side for yall" like as if its not the usual/it was an inconvenience. The food was edible. The people serving and making the food are not Cuban and have a really hostile attitude. We were immediately seated and our food came out rather quick (15-20) minutes after placing the order. The lady the entire time was almost rushing us and trying to get us to order more than what we wanted. The food was hot but did not have a fresh/authentic taste coming from a Cuban.. At the end of it we were overall satisfied with our food and were paying when the lady took the paying machine from my husband insisting he tipped %15. He was tipping a custom amount to make the amount even but she said it was usual for people to leave %15. He asked if it was obligation to select the %15 option or if he could put the custom amount he wanted and she said he could put whatever but people usually put %15.. My husband then paid no mind to it because she was just confused probably thinking he was going to pay less than %15 percent. She then grabbed the machine and his card and said "No. Don't. It doesn't matter," had him pay, and stormed back into the kitchen saying "Next time i will put it in there myself." There wont be a next time, at least not from us. I was very disappointed with the service at this restaurant.

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    Arroz congris- ropa vieja and maduros Croquetas de jamon and papas Arroz- vaca frita and yuca
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