I'm in agreement with many of the reviews here -- the service really needs improvement. This…read morerestaurant would benefit from proper customer service training. The food, however, is good. The pupusas de maíz are worth ordering, but I'd skip the pupusas de arroz. The ambiance is nice and the space is large, though it's usually busy. The bathrooms could definitely use more frequent cleaning and better upkeep.

I went to this restaurant several times; the food tastes just so-so. That is, until one day I…read moreordered a pineapple drink that had gone bad. I let the manager know, but she charged me for it anyway--even though I hadn't taken a single sip. On top of everything else, the food isn't worth the prices they charge. I won't be going back to that place!

Ordered for pick-up through door dash. Got the Plato Tipico and Bean/Cheese Pupusa plate. Been…read morecraving Salvadoran food and this place hits. Definitely made my morning. Thoughtfully prepared and super tasty.

I mostly have pupusas from them. I also like the pastelitos. My favorite place for pupusas. The…read moreenvironment can feel a bit busy so we often order to go.

Xinia never disappoints. The pupusas are on fire, the yuca frita with chicharrón is amazing, and…read morethe empanadas are always fresh. I'm Mexican but I come here for my Salvadoran food fix..this is the spot for authentic Salvadoran food."

I used to come here more often when I worked in Richmond as it was on my way home. Yesterday, I was…read morein the area and figured I would stop by. I am so disappointed at the food changes and feeling bad to give a bad review as I love supporting small businesses and love Salvadorean food. There's a lot of room to improve. I've been eating Salvi food since I was child. If you order to go check before you leave. I had an item missing. I called and was able to get a refund. She handled it nice too since she forgot to add it. I took food to go. I added pictures on all. The tamales both chipilin and pork were good. The masa was excellent. The size was small to medium. The pupusas are tiny, they are good but nothing extraordinary. As they are small there's no cheese stretch or a good feel about the filling. The masa is good. The quesadilla pasty was crumbly, it did not feel fresh. It was dry with no flavor compared to ones I've eaten before. The best Salvi quesadillas are moist. The guava, pineapple, and custard empanada pastry were small. The pineapple one did not feel fresh, more on the dry side, crumbly compared to other flavors. The pork empanada was probably the worst. They were tiny with hardly any filling. The empanadas usually have a ground meat or shredded chicken. This one had pieces of pork so it was not flavorful at all. There's table seating indoors and outdoors. The yucca con chicharron was okay too. Usually it comes with a salad like but this one came with 1 beet, 1 slice of tomato and 1 slice of cucumber with a small bag of curtido. No sauce. Tip: The server gave me a business card and recommended to call for orders to go as the waiting time was 30 minutes. I did not mind waiting. I appreciated her sharing this. Tip: recommend the pork tamal. The pupusas if hungry get at least 3.

Excellent variety, very tasteful! Very clean and neat! Authentic Salvadoran sweetbread!read more

Another great Salvadorian establishment for our area; and the best Conchas we've ever eaten. With…read morefriendly staff, great flavors, and consistent quality... we can't ask for better (although they can sell out of favorites; but will make more fresh upon request)! -- So glad to find this place. We'll be coming back again and again.

OMG love this place, great food good service, open space, great for a nice family brunch... or my…read morenight craving snack

Great shrimp burrito. May need to replace their chips though...not as great. A little thick and not…read moreas crispy/light. Service is always friendly and quick!

I really wanted to like this place bc my dad and grandma love going here bc of the food. My dad and…read moregrandma ordered the salpicon and I ordered the sopa de pata. Around 2 hours after eating, I had the worst stomach pain and what felt like food poisoning. Maybe my body didn't settle well with the pata & tripe, but I had to throw out my leftovers bc I couldn't even eat again that night bc my stomach hurt so bad. Don't think I'd give this place a chance again.

Food was good; great customer service! This place will not disappoint you with food…read more There Horchata is best!

Easily my favorite taqueria in the area…read more The burritos are good, and would be worth about 4 stars on their own. The meat is the highlight, and I recommend something more flavorful like Pastor or Carnitas, though even the chicken is pretty good. The rice is a little dry, but the hot salsa they provide helps even it out. The pupusas, however, are easily the highlight. Best I've had, ESPECIALLY when you get them for takeout. My theory is that being in the package lets them steam in the condensation for a while, so by the time you get them home, they're the perfect texture without having dry edges. I've been here a hundred times and will likely be back a hundred more.

My cousin brought me here for the first time and it was so good. There are lots of options to…read morechoose from but she recommended the pupusas to me so I had to try them. It was a longer wait for the pupusas but it was well worth it and they came to our table fresh. There is not too much seating available but we were lucky to get a table. Overall I would also recommend the pupusas and would come back again.

Today, I experienced a distressing incident at a restaurant where I attempted to place a to-go…read moreorder. Despite being bilingual and of Mexican descent, I was treated differently because I spoke English. Due to the stress of caring for a sick son, I was somewhat distracted. After paying for my order, I briefly stepped away to retrieve rice pudding and salsa, then encountered a nephew and placed my food next to the items I had already paid for. In my haste, I inadvertently took everything and exited the store, only to be confronted by the entire staff, who alleged that I had not paid for the pudding. I produced my receipt, which confirmed their suspicion, and returned the pudding. However, the security guard had already blocked my vehicle and was not permitting me to leave. I attempted to reverse, but he jumped onto the hood of my car. Eventually, he disembarked, and I was allowed to depart. Upon reviewing my receipt, I discovered that I had been charged for sodas that were not provided. I returned to the restaurant to collect the sodas and informed security that their actions were unjustified. I am currently consulting with an attorney regarding my rights, as I believe I was a victim of assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage. What happened to me is crazy today I went in to order my food to go. First of all I get treated her different because I speak English. I am Mexican I also speak Spanish and understand. Today like the food that's why I go back but I'm done. I been under stress due to a sick son. I walk away to grab rice pudding and salsa I then seen a nephew I put my food down next to the items I had already though I paid for my receipt appeared as though I did I was rushing turned around grabbed everything and left store got in my car. I was approached by what looked like the entire staff. I showed them the receipt I noticed pudding was not on receipt just then I gave them back there pudding security had already jumped on my car and was not allowing me to leave I tried to back up by then he was on the hood of my car. He finally got off my car and allowed me to leave finally. I pulled over up the street to review my receipt they charged me for sodas. I went back to get the sodas. I let security know he was totally wrong I will file formal complaint as holding me against my will is assault among other charge. Im consulting with an attorney regarding my rights for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage. What happened to me is crazy today I went in to order my food to go. First of all I get treated her different because I speak English. I am Mexican I also speak Spanish and understand. Today like the food that's why I go back but I'm done. I been under stress due to a sick son. I walk away to grab rice pudding and salsa I then seen a nephew I put my food down next to the items I had already though I paid for my receipt appeared as though I did I was rushing turned around grabbed everything and left store got in my car. I was approached by what looked like the entire staff. I showed them the receipt I noticed pudding was not on receipt just then I gave them back there pudding security had already jumped on my car and was not allowing me to leave I tried to back up by then he was on the hood of my car. He finally got off my car and allowed me to leave finally. I pulled over up the street to review my receipt they charged me for sodas. I went back to get the sodas. I let security know he was totally wrong I will file formal complaint as holding me against my will is assault among other charge. Im consulting with an attorney regarding my rights for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage.

This is about a food product sold at the Centromericanos aisle. The product is PINOL…read moreCentroamericano (Ground Corn), which it isn't. This product is Imported and Distributed by: Doña Luisa Food, Inc. AND sold by Las Monatañas Supermarket. The PINOL does not taste nor looks like a Pinol is supposed to according to the claim of "Pinol Centroamericano". I take it as False Advertisement, Fraud and Scam. I called the Supermarket office to let them know about it and to stop selling an item that does not fit the real thing.

As a vegetarian, I absolutely love Kaliente's bean pupusas--they are incredibly delicious and…read morealways satisfying. The staff is welcoming, and the service is consistently outstanding. I was surprised to see that Kaliente had a couple of one-star reviews before mine, so I checked the reviewer's profile and noticed she gives one star to most restaurants she reviews. That didn't reflect my experience at all. I will definitely continue coming back to Kaliente for their amazing pupusas.

Walked in and small inside but as good seating friendly attentive staff menu is pretty decent lot…read moreof variety to choose from Mexcian food to salvadorean food why not have both !! Had pupusas which did not disappoint they were fluffy cheesy and delicious also had the steak tacos very nice portion and full of flavor can't go wrong overall great place great food !

The food was pretty good, and the tortillas were homemade and amazing. I would have liked a larger…read moreportion and the beans were puréed, that was new to me. Sausage was a bit different than what I expected, but OK. Based on reviews I was expecting it to be fire. It was good, but not fire. BTW, meals come with a coffee

Been back a few times now and it hasn't disappointed! This time we got the Huevos Revueltos con…read moreChorizo and the Pan con Todo y Adobada. Both items had wonderfully seasoned meats. A flavorful, satisfying lunch!