Came in for a quick breakfast attracted by the Salvadorean style. I was pleasantly surprised by my meal it was tasty very Salvadorean style. The lady at the front of counter delivered amazing service , she orators a tasty coffee and made my breakfast moment pleasant. Faves : Cheese pupusa Plantain breakfast Coffee read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Breakfast #4 with veggies plantain, eggs , beans and cream - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went today the service was bad , I placed a order to go , the flautas they have salty , I couldn't even eat them and the pupusa taste like the beans had gone bad my kids did not want to eat them .. I threw up , felt sick after I sent my daughter back with almost all the food back to tell them the kids could not eat that n the one flautas I ate I threw it up .. they did not want to help me or even give me a refund .. never going there again ! very rude employee read more

The ladies working are so sweet, the pupusas we got were all delicious! They have a panderia and small market inside as well. Prices are good too read more

Pupuseria Emanuel Two different day review 3/7/22 Tuesday Special Pupusas for $1.25 I'll make sure next time I come back on a Tuesday You have to order at the counter, but they bring the food to you. The time frame to get your food is about twenty minutes, but it's definitely worth your time. They have Spanish Christian music playing in the background. I heard songs here I've never heard of but was delighted to hear. In the front of the store, they sell some cool swag if you're from El Salvador. They sell embroidered aprons, shirts, Jersey shirts, embroidered bags, and so much more. They also sell medicine from El Salvador. I tried the pupusas fajita, bean and cheese, and chicken and cheese. They were all delicious. My son had the Pollo a la plancha plate (Grilled Chicken plate). It had beans, rice, salad, and grilled chicken. It's was so fulfilling, healthy, and delicious. The tortillas were homemade and fluffy. Yumm yumm, in the tummy! 3/8/22 I highly recommend trying them out, but BEWARE, I came back on a Tuesday, and the following was my observation; Tuesday Special $1.25 Pupusas Only on: Chicharrón con queso (pork & cheese) Calabaza con queso (squash & cheese) Pollo con queso (chicken & cheese) Frijol con queso (beans & cheese) Everything else has another price The food is excellent. I am taking away a star because they do not have a list of the four options on Pupusas that are on Special on Tuesday. I was under the impression that all Pupusas were $1.25 on Tuesday, but that's not the case, and my wallet paid the price. They had arroz con leche (dessert) nicely displayed by the cash register/counter. They were $2.00 each. I bought two, and it was delicious. OVERALL- good food must try! read more

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Horrible customer service they ignored me when I tried to ask for my food, waited over 30-50 mins for empanadas.

Trash 100% if El Salvador is like this believe me i never want to visit. Spoiled red sauce! Re-cooked chicharones and bad customer service! No one wanted to help and make this right! And also the yucca was re-fried! smh!!! read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Chicharron or trash? - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

So sad not to able to try your food! On a Friday night at 9:42pm I called to place my todo order the lady on the phone said to me We can't take order now because we closed at 10:00. We'll but is 9:42 I said. She said we are cleaning already so is to late to take take your order . I told her is fine thanks. My concern is if you don't take orders after 9:42 just call google and ask them to change your business hour otherwise client are going to keep calling you. At the same I'm happy to not being able to try your food after I see your photos reviews I see some one complaints about finding a cucaracha in your food. That's not good at all. After looking for another place to order my dinner I found antojitos salvadoreños 12 min away from my location I call in at 9:48pm they took my order very happy and friendly staff and they also closed at 10:00 I dot arrive to the place at 10:00 exactly and my food was ready. That's the way to go. Good service and loyalty. They also turn off the sign 1min after I walked in Please excuse my bad typing Check the cucaracha photo read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Cucaracha - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

Where else can you get handmade, high quality, food for incredibly cheap? The pupusas are some of the best I have ever had and range in price from $2.60 to $3.00 and on Tuesdays they're $1.50 a pop. Highly recommended! read more

I love their pupusas ! And horchata ! So good !! Tuesdays they have a certain kind of pupusas for 1.50! Love how they're always fresh and full of flavor . The wait might be a little long someday so it's better to call your order in . Totally recommend . read more

So the pupusas were delicious. Tried the chicharron, pollo con queso, and the squash one. All were enjoyable. The staff is friendly. Helps if you know some Spanish. Major cons were that the wait is long. The place itself truly is a hole in the wall, but honestly, a few things could really clean it up a little to make it feel more sanitary. Minor cons: would have been better with more meat and less cheese. The squash pupusa was pretty skimpy on the squash. Overall, this place is a little outside the city. I wouldn't say it would be worth a special trip to check it out. read more

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I can honestly say there is NO better place for pupusas Delicious and fresh The only down side is the long wait, I recommend placing order at least 15/20 minutes ahead. Another very convenient thing is that they now take credit/ debit cards , no need for cash read more

This place has recently moved to a new upgraded building further down telephone road. The new restaurant fits the quality of the food! I have ate here for years and always leave satisfied! The best pupusas in Houston. I hope the business continues on for many many years to come. read more

The only place they serve this pan con pollo or gallina con pollo whatever u wanna call it. It means the same!! Try it out! Its the best!! Order some pupusas and the orchata. U will go alot of times to this place just like i do!! read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Pan con pollo or sanguche de gallina. I go about 3 times a week just for this dish! Its the best and the only place they serve it at. - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tip: call ahead. It takes about 20 minutes to get your fresh pupusa. I didn't know there would be a wait, but while I waited she offered that I try the fried bananas with the cole slaw and red sauce on top. It was awesome. The pupusas came out hot and they were delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place used to be good now it's okay at best I used to come here as a child and sad to say it's been a disappointment coming back the food had no taste and greasy me as a big guy usually leave my plate clean, well not this time. read more

This frijol pupusa is the best in town, and I have tried many. Normally, my favorite pupusa is the revuelta, but here...the FRIJOL CON QUESO is OMG. The way they prepare the beans give them a tangy and earthy flavor, then the cheese works its magic when they are slowly fused together in a spongy, fluffy corn pancake. Mmmmmm My second favorite thing in the menu is the fried bananas. They're just good. read more

Always a pleasure to eat here. Or order and take better yet. My teenage girls love the place. Cheap and quick meal. Can't forget the curtido. That stuff is Amaze balls! The salsa also. read more

40 mins to get 4 pupusas while ppl who came in after me got their order. Also there is a foul smell inside the establishment

i order some empanadas the first time and they were good 2nd time they tasted bad i called and try to see if they can xchange em and the person who i spoke with was rude and said no i should of brought em right away mind you the second time they gave me the empanadas they had been sitting on their little buffet tray all day instead of giving em fresh... read more

The wait is usually always pretty long. It's best to phone in an order then go and pick it up. The bean and cheese is my favorite. It's just so good. They don't skimp out on the cheese like some places do. We really love this place. read more

Ordered 13 pupusas to go and they only gave me one bag of curtido and told me I had to pay two dollars per bag for each extra bag of curtido . Although I explained to the lady that one bag of curtido is not enough for 13 pupusas she then only proceeded to sell me two bags and refused to sell me more because she had to "ask if I can give you more" as I explained to the lady you aren't giving me anything I am buying it from you. She went in the kitchen and didn't come back. read more

Stop at this place to buy some pupusas and to tell you about it they were great and the taste was authentic expect the restaurant is located in a kind rough part of town. read more

If u want a FAST order place a call before arriving. The pupusas are delicious the tomato sauce is so flavorfull, although ive tasted better curtido, but overall this is a great place to get your munch on. read more

This place is legit! It's a hole in wall type store front but the popusas taste amazing! And I don't even like Salvadorian food! We have been eating here at least once a month for the past 4 or 5 years... The only better place to eat popusas is at my buddy Orlando moms house! She sells them out of her house on weekends but not every weekend.. So we settle for Emanuel's popusas.. Also make sure to try the sweet bread they sell. It's 2 for $1 and taste really good with some coffee. Tell them Set sent you! They don't know me but tell them anyways! :) read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Try this bread from here! It's only 2 for $1 - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pupusas were good, but the place was dirty. This place is "a hole in the wall place" and can be easily missed. I have no problem that this place is a hole in wall. Most hole in the wall places have great food. In this case, presentation is important (cleanliness and such). This was my first visit and my first impression of this place was not good. The tables needed cleaning and were in much need of being wiped down, as well as the seats, and floor. I also didn't notice any restrooms. They did take a while to make us our food when there wasn't much of crowd. I would go back but only for take out, not to eat there. read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Pretty good and not too far from where I stay! - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Pupusas are delicious and people are friendly. honestly, that's all that really matters in an establishment. Too much cheese on a pupusa? The cheese is the best part!!! And this place is sooo generous with it. Honestly, have tried Pupusas all around Houston and this is definitely the go to spot. Ignore the reviews of people who obviously eat pupusas with a fork... read more

I have been coming here for years and am embarrassed that it's the first time I have written a review for this place. This restaurant is owned and operated by a very nice, religious family, that I have known for years before I knew this restaurant existed, that has roots in El Salvador. The exterior of the restaurant looks like an old hamburger shack but the seating area is pretty cozy once inside. I have had many pupusas from very many places in my life and these have stood as the best of all places I have ever tried. I recommend ordering two pupusas "revueltas" and some of their daily-made horchata. Mind you the horchata is different than Mexican horchata (different grain base) but is still just as good. Read the menu carefully, however, and keep in mind that the pupusas revueltas have pork in them. These guys are friendly and very good people. read more

WOW. Authentic, delicious and cheap tasty bites for the fat kid inside me. It has the "hole-in-the-wall" feel to it, no decorating here. Like many similar establishments, the food is what really what sells. We ordered one of each kind of pupusa so we could decide which one we prefered. Using our botched spanish, we made the lady laugh providing entertainment for the night as well as ordered our food! I made it through two, chicken and cheese, before I was too stuffed to try the rest. The buttery flavor surrounding the masa starts your tongue off right only to be followed with the molten cheese-filled middle. The cabbage itself was mild and delicious, however, mixed with the sauce was spicy and perfect. This is truly a local place that Houstonians would keep a secret from outsiders, yet share with friends willing treat their taste buds. read more

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This place is the best, this is the only place I eat when I'm craving pupusas! The pupusas here are so delicious every time I come!! BEST PUPUSAS IN HOUSTON!!! read more

It's probably the best pupuseria near me! Service is great and truly one of a kind. It is best to call in and pick up your order, they give you an accurate wait time. :) read more

Pupuseria Emanuel - Salvadoran Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food but the people can seem a bit rude. I usually order ahead because of the wait.

After driving past Pupuseria Emanuel's bright blue building many times, I'm glad we finally stopped. Nothing fancy here, but the food is the real deal. The pupusas are great, as were the maduros. Food is served in plastic trays with paper liners and the fixings come from communal tupperware containers. You can sit outside or in the semi-enclosed side porch. If you can't speak Spanish it might be a bit out of your comfort zone, but it's worth a stop. read more

This place is amazing. These are the kind of pupusas your grandmother would've made if she made pupusas. The curtido is great & crunchy.

This place was extremely disappointing. The food as decent but they messed up my order completely. I order bean, cheese and loroco pupusas but I got straight bean and pork. I went ahead and ate it anyway because it took like 25 minutes to get our food and I was not going to re order and wait another 25 minutes. The lady working was very rude when I asked for my drink and to add something to my order. Will NOT BE COMING BACK HERE! read more

After hearing about this place from a coworker, i went on down on a Sunday afternoon. I had read the reviews to call in an order but when i tried the lady just kept saying hello, so i drove down and stood about 5 mins before being acknowledged i wanted to place an order. I ordered 7 chicken and cheese pupusas and waited about 15 mins for them. The window where you order is full of flies and they land on the pastries sitting in the window, which thankfully are covered in saran wrap. The ladies dont wear gloves to cook, my friend told me these were amazing so i was trying to overlook what normally bothers me. So i come home with my pupusas and theyre mediocre at best. The dough lacks salt and i really dont taste any chicken. The "hot sauce" tastes like canned tomato sauce. Very disappointed i wont be going back. read more

Good pupusas, good service... There's a good place by my house so I won't drive further than necessary. But I won't drive by this one without stopping. read more

Very authentic and fresh food lovely staff amazing service and food was out fast long like but didn't have to wait at all

Little money big food very tasty food 3 cheese pupusas and the brain registers very tasty.

Ordered 2 pupusas 20 mins later I asked and she forgot to make them. I got my money back all upset and went somewhere else. Smh bad service.

omg this place is delicious!!!!! it reminds me of the taste of pupusas back in the day when i was younger. the smell of them the look and they are perfectly made. their curtido is also delicious, just right. but it sis a fact that the pupusas are something very authentic, especially if u chhose to get the ever popular revueltas, delicious!!u will smile when the smell reaches ur senses. i have also tried their burgers which are awesome!!!!its like when there were many burger stands on every street and they were alll so delicous., well thats the kind of burgers they make. you will ewait a while..most pupusa restaurants take a very long time to serve and this place is no difference. it is a little stand , not great looking but a food stand by a laundromat, with a little closed dinig area and benches out to wait for your order from the window. great place read more