I love tamales and this place has them. They have authentic El Salvador style tamales. They are…read morevery reasonably priced. Quick service and they did not run out of tamales. I've been to other places that frequently run out of tamales, so I was very thankful to be able to get them here today. I am not a fluent Spanish speaker however , the staff was able to understand me & quickly fulfilled my order. They also sell bakery items and have many tables available for dine in .

My favorite place to get pupusa so cheesy and delicious everything is fresh to order the ladies are…read moreso nice I don't know why they put some bad bad reviews because this is the spot right here I've gone to other places like el Cuscatlán and the food is bland and the pupusa are so little. The service is quick if you order pick up and the ambiance is always full because it's a good spot to get food quick and easy. Mi lugar favorito para comer pupusas, deliciosas, todo está fresco para ordenar. Las damas son muy amables. No sé por qué ponen malas críticas porque este es el lugar aquí. He ido a otros lugares como el Cuscatlán y la comida es sin sabor y las pupusas son muy pequeñas. El servicio es rápido si pides recogerlo para llevar y el ambiente siempre está lleno porque es un buen lugar para conseguir comida de forma rápida y sencilla.

The Aesthetic: Laid back, no frills, counter service restaurant with limited seating. The decor is…read moreminimal, but the food makes up for it! The Price: It's cheap compared to other restaurants that are similar in the city, I think the prices are reasonable. The Value: The dishes are large, delicious, and inexpensive, you get a lot of authentic food for what you pay. The Parking: There's a small rock lot on either side of the building that gets pretty full, but I've never had a problem getting a spot. My Order: I love the loroco pupusa and agua Jamaica, I would order this over and over. I want to try the whole menu! The Conclusion: Try it if you're looking for an affordable and authentic meal, you won't be disappointed!

Y'all really need to come here. 4 Queso birrias for a good price? Yes please. This place is better…read morethan margaritas because this place actually doesn't charge $20 on 3 little queso birrias. The service is great with professional and the best workers there is here. The atmosphere isn't the best but at least they can make great food. Love this place forever.

This pupuseria food truck has remained in the parking lot on this corner for quite a while, so I…read morethink it's more of a permanent fixture. It serves Salvadorian pupusas and aqua frescas. The ones i ordered were a buck or two so it's a great value. If i had known they were so cheap when I ordered I would have gotten 2 or 3 other flavors to bring home for later. A pupusa is sort of like a Southern corn johnny cake that has filling stuffed inside then grilled. (Well that's how I how i had to sell it to my Mom anyways) It had great corn flavor and was fried nice and crispy on the outside and served piping hot. The order came with a side of Salvadoran-style pickled slaw made from cabbage and carrots. It was fairly spicy and still had good crunch. It goes really well with the sweetness of the corn. These make a nice little snack to munch on while out running errands and are much lighter and healthier than grabbing a burger and fries.

Delicious papusas! We got a variety of papusas and some tacos for only $1.25 each and they also…read moregave us some pickled cabbage to go along with them. Don't be thrown off by the location because the food is just too good!

Popped in to support a local Latino-owned small business in light of the current environment. Found…read morea lovely family-run establishment that I could not have been happier to support. Enjoyed a cheap drink while we waited for our takeout order. Food was plentiful, and while we intentionally overordered, I cannot say enough about affordability. Highlight was the sweet family that runs this place. The son served us, and engaged us in conversation. The mom was a sweetheart who helped take our order and even created a "dealer's choice" dish for a vegetarian in our party. East Charlotte is great because of businesses like this. Stop by and support Cuzcatlan. These are great people serving delicious food for the greater Charlotte community. I intend to continue to support them, and you should, too!

We got the ceviche mixto, 3 primos and some pupusas ... we enjoyed everything! It tasted fresh and…read moreflavorful ... we took some pupusas and curtido with us

This is an all around great spot. It is 3 businesses incorporated into one. It's a Salvadorean…read moreRestaurant, Bakery and small shopping area full of Salvadorean products. The restaurant has both takeout and dine in options. There is plenty of seating both in the front and rear of the restaurant. They have all your typical Salvadorean staples like the famous Pupusas as well as yuca con chicharrón. The typical breakfast dishes are also great. You can't go wrong with any of their dishes. However I suggest you dine in and have some fresh made pupusas revueltas. They are basically tortillas stuffed with Mozzarella cheese and grounded pork. You can also get them with just cheese or just pork. For a cold drink try the Horchata, it's made from a grounded down seed. For a hot drink try the Atol de Elote, made from corn.....deliciously smooth and velvety. The bakery has typical cookies and sweet breads, they are all on display for you to pick and choose. The store has candies, chips, medicine, arts and crafts & shirts all imported from El Salvador. If your missing home this place will take you back. If you want the Salvadorean experience than you have come to the right place! The staff is friendly and efficient, place is casual and laid back. Food is cooked fresh so you may wait a little, be patient. If in Charlotte stop by and get a little taste of my country you most definitely will not be disappointed!

Primera vez probando este restaurante y quedé gratamente impresionada! La comida estaba increíble…read more Pedimos el número 6, que viene con huevos, frijoles, crema, plátanos, carne asada y chicharrón. Fue el mejor desayuno que he tenido en mucho tiempo. También pedimos las baleadas con huevo, crema, frijoles y aguacate, también deliciosas y eran enormes. El agua de melón fue la mejor de las tres que probamos. Definitivamente volvería y recomiendo que lo prueben también. Está medio despacio el servicio pero es porque se llena y están haciendo todo a la orden. Imagino que los dueños son cristianos porque tenían música religiosa jugado . Todo bien amables y atentos .

Excellent. Owners food and prices. One of the cleanest restaurants I've ever dined at…read moreYou've heard the expression so clean you could eat off the floor Try the pupusas or their burritos Wife likes the quesadillas The owners are happy and willing to offer suggestions to the menu Love this place!!

This place is the only one in the area that i found Menudo at! i really enjoyed the food and…read moreservice here, when you get here you order up front then come and sit down then they bring you the food. I had some good menudo and a bean and cheese papusa which i actually really loved! if you're in the area i would recommend this place!

Best Mexican I've had in a very long time. When we pulled up we were the only ones in the place but…read moreit started to fill pretty quick. The staff weee awesome and even brought us the homemade hot sauce (delicious by the way). Their chips for the chips and salsa are obviously homemade. Had to resist not gorging on those. I got a pork chop with rice and beans and fried plantains. The pork chop was fine but it was completely overshadowed by the rice and beans which were overstuffed by the plantains. This was just a delicious meal. The place has a wide variety of seating options for almost any size group. We also noticed they seem to do a brisk takeout business as well. If you're around or even passing through this is a must try.

Lo que pasa es que este restaurante es auténtico, de verdad. La cocina es Salvadoreña con algunos…read moreplatos típicos Mexicanos. Ten en cuenta que solo aceptan efectivo, pero estás aquí para disfrutar de la comida, no de sus métodos de pago :) / The Coal Miner, Carbonero ;) is the real-deal for Salvadoran cuisine. I love places that let one channel their inner Anthony Bourdain right here close to home. The cuisine is primarily Salvadoran with some Mexican-influenced dishes as well. No disputing the authenticity of the food; this is not a chain. The service was fast and friendly, although it did take a short while for the meal to be delivered. El Carbonero is quite casual, this is not a fancy spot. There were families and workers enjoying their freshly made pupusas. They only take cash, so be prepared. Get outside your comfort zone (perhaps) and definitely give this spot a try. Estarás gratamente sorprendido :)