No parking, but can park across the street (BMO/Walmart) then walk over. Service and decor was meh. But pupusa and horchata was fire! Meat options and veggie options were available. read more

Restaurante Las San Sivar Pupusería - Pupusa and horchata - Salvadoran Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a cornerstone pupuseria they could definitely get a make over but i think the food speaks for the restaurant . Food was great. A short travel to El salvador , Pupusas were toasted to perfection. Salsa was abit spicy for my liking but the pupusas were good We got the plantain with sour cream and refried beans . Tasted great ! We went in for breakfast the breakfast was a choice of scrambled eggs or fried egg with a side of refried beans , platain sour cream , a block of fresh cheese , tortillas and your traditional coffee ! We alsobhad an Horchata . Ut was fresh but a bit too sweet . The lady taking our order was very polite and attentive, so service was super over all . ambience is low key latin Toronto restaurant. Remember you are going fornthe food ! The Vibe was great with salvadorean cumbias ! read more

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Never had pupusas before and only decided to try this place because everytime I pass it, I'd see a lot of people getting take outs I got 2 pupusas (bean + pork + cheese) and I honestly didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised with what I got. Slight crunch on the outside but inside was tender and flavourful. I ate mine with the cabbage and tomato sauce that came with but eating it plain with hot sauce was good too. Would definitely come back and try other items read more

Restaurante Las San Sivar Pupusería - Pupusas (pork, bean, and cheese) - Salvadoran Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is the real deal. The pupusas are top notch and the prices go right along with the vibe of a place where they obviously take a great pride in feeding people. We got here shortly after it opened at 10:30am on a Sunday and the place filled up in no time. A lot of people were having the breakfast plate - but we were here for pupusas. The last time we were here was literally days before the first big pandemic lock-down in March 2020. We were super happy to see that they survived the last couple of years and are still here serving up those tasty hot pupusas we love. San Sivar isn't a fancy place. It is what you might call "Sensilla" in spanish, or sensible in English. But one look into the open kitchen/grill and you know these ladies know their business. You can see by the conversation and connection with the customers that this place draws a community together. Which is interesting because the corner of Runnymede and St. Clair is pretty uninviting intersection. Another one of those car-centric, desolate crossroads that Toronto has so many of. But on a Sunday morning at least, it is bustling with life - and evidence of several different communities that live up in that area. Across the street and to the east is a Vietnamese restaurant that has a Mexican flag in the window. The bus stop just outside the west facing windows of San Sivar give it a real urban feel, since there are people lined up and standing around on the sidewalk all the time. We have only had the pupusas here but I did see a plate go by that was overloaded with steak and fried plantain and shrimp. The next time we go here I am going to clear my lunch schedule and prepare myself properly to take on this massive combo. read more

You know the place it's going to be legit when your Salvadoran friends recommend it. Now for the good stuff: The service: even with the pandemic rendering the place as take-out only, I received great vibes and service when I went in to order. You can see the workers enjoying and being proud of what they do and it sure shows in their food. The pupusas: price is very reasonable at $3. They are huge and very tasty without being overly oily. Eat them with the coleslaw and you're in heaven. The fried plantains: I love platanos fritos (patacones) but have a special soft spot for platanos maduros (ripe and therefore sweet). These were the best ice tasted in toronto. Huge portion and caramelized to perfection. This is the type of local small business we need to keep supporting so they can get through these hard times. Will be back very soon to try other things on the menu!!! read more

Restaurante Las San Sivar Pupusería - Pupusas revueltas. - Salvadoran Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm from New York and Salvadoreño. I have been to tons of pupuserias in New York and the states, and for Toronto-- this has to be some of the best and cheapest food I've had at a Pupuseria. Muchas gracias a las señoritas cocinando, fueron muy amables. Yall need to try the Chicharrón, that shit was the best I've ever had at a restaurant. Even though I was hours away from my home, I still felt at home here. read more

Is this place still open? I've called afew times and no answer I hope they are cuz OMG their pupusas are amazing! Can fully devour 3 right now...with extra sauce read more

TIP: Park at the Walmart...across the street. Otherwise there is limited street parking here and keep in mind there is a bus stop that runs right beside this place, so that even further limits the parking. A solid 3.5-4*, DEFINITELY better than another pupuseria in Kitchener that I went to recently. Pretty authentic, as I did not see a single gringo here. All the patrons seem to be Spanish-speaking. The waitress' English was a bit rough, so that gives me an indication of authenticity. Tamales are PRETTY BIG. I wasn't that hungry, so initially, I was gonna share a chicken tamale. However, the waitress said it was small-medium and indicated more on the small-side with her hands. It was MORE than enough alone...as a complete meal imho! I found the tamales more on the "wet" side. Cheese was salty. I think I still prefer Mexican tamales, but these were pretty good. ***I must mention though that they arrived lukewarm. Definitely not hot, so they needed to be nuked more!*** Pupusas are probably the star here. If you're just a bit hungry, these are the perfect snack. I think I just got a bit too stuffed from the tamale to actually enjoy their pupusas. Splitting 2 pupusas + 1 tamale was a bit much for me. So I'd make sure I was pretty hungry before coming here again. Don't expect a balanced meal here though. It's pretty carby, albeit cheap, so keep that in mind! read more

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They are the best and amazing food, in love. Really good costumer service and quick service

I've been here 3 times over 2018. Try the following items: - pork and cheese Pupusa 10/10 - beef tacos 10/10 The dishes are authentic with quality, fresh ingredients, homemade flavors, generous portions, quiet, clean atmosphere. Park at the Bank of Montreal across the street. read more

Went to place thanks to yelp. This is one of the best Pupusas place I ever went to eat, in Toronto. I order just cheese and pork and cheese. Both had a good balance between corn tortilla and cheese and pork.The only down side was that their hot sauce was not hot enough for me. read more

Restaurante Las San Sivar Pupusería - So much delicious cheese in my pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've tried pupusas elsewhere which in fact are very delicious unfortunately this restaurant doesn't know how to cook them like other restaurants which are nice and juicy with quality cheese and lots of beans! I ordered bean and cheese Pupusas which barely had beans and the cheese just wasn't as good as other restaurants. Also there's no parking available unless one parks across the street which is a problem especially during the cold harsh winter weather having to depend on bad drivers especially if one is a senior like me. read more

Great add to the neighbourhood with fresh pupusas ! Bus stop located right outside and parking can be found across the street near Walmart. Our service was very friendly and attentive, would definitely come back here! read more

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Randomly found Las San Sivar .. we love pupusas from Kensington market so we had to try some here. The whole family really enjoyed them, best pupusas we've had, good size , decent amount of stuffing, great customer service, and fresh. Great experience, looking forward to visiting again. read more

This small but quaint place is a hidden gem. The service was excellent and the ladies working behind the counter went above and beyond, by staying open late for us. The pupusas were made fresh and very tasty. Definitely worth returning to. read more

Amazing food lovely staff! Everything on the menu taste great and at a great price. Very authentic Latin American food

Great Pupusas and other essential Salvadoran food! The horchata is also excellent. My favourite Salvadoran restaurant in the city.

The Papusas are so wonderful and the portions are huge! Great for a filling lunch/dinner. And the papusas are very authentic and flavorfull. Home made hot sauce at the table is always a plus. read more

I'm from El Salvador, and somebody told me about this place. Service: very rude. The owner treats you like she doesn't want you to come back. I said: 'OK, maybe the pupusas are amazing'. The Pupusas were super greasy; like, soaked in grease. This is not the way this dish is supposed to be made. I had two and could feel my cholesterol rising. The price was OK, but not worth the heart attack. Never going back there read more

So happy to have found this place. We had pupusas, tamales and plantain and it was all excellent. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back. read more

I love the pupusas here. They are super good!! My family and I always get them from here. The service is good too! The owner is super sweet and super welcoming. Not the nicest place but the food is amazing. read more

In Toronto, the pupusas, at this place are the best! Tamales are delicious, very tasty soups. In other words, these people have inserted the authentic Salvadorean cuisine into this Canadian city. I've even taken these famous pupusas to Ottawa, by request. I would highly recommend this place. read more

These pupusas are so delicious and so CHEAP! The service is great. The ladies are lovely - always smiley and friendly. The one drawback is the seating area - I find the chairs are really uncomfortable (cheap wooden Ikea chairs with a sharp edge on the front and no cushion) and there is no air conditioning, so it gets really hot in there. But these pupusas are worth suffering for. Or you can always order them to go - but if you do, don't forget to ask them to put in extra green sauce. read more

Delicious, homey, cheap and authentic Salvadorian food! It was absolutely delicious and the service was very friendly and great. It was also packed when we came in - always a good sign. Will definitely return! read more

My new fave spot for papusas. So happy they opened up so close to me. My wife is Salvadoran and she approves as well. The sopa de res (hearty beef soup) is also on point. Good value and friendly service. read more

If you want to try good Pupusas, this is the place to go!!! Service is fast, waitresses are super nice and cooks are great and the price is right. read more

good value, 3 large chicken or beef tacos for $12. not fancy but lots of meat and very filling. pupusas have a lot of cheese, less bean than other places. friendly staff.dm read more

Pupusas sent from heaven! i didn't try any other food there but the pupusas are to die for. they are juicy, filled to the brim and the service is fairly quick. the only downside is they close at 21:00. read more