Wow. This place is…read moreAMAZING! The food is authentic as it comes! Wonderful service and for a small restaurant it was very quiet. I'll definitely be back! It's worth driving to if you want authentic Honduran food!

Hidden gem! Samantha's Pupusas was affordable and absolutely delicious. Of the six pupusas we…read moretried, my favorites were the garlic and chicharrón, and I was especially excited to try the loroco flower filling for the first time. They also offer huitlacoche options for a lot of their other food offerings, I can't wait to return to try. Service was friendly and efficient. It's a small, simple spot with only a few tables, but everything you need for enjoying a great bite of freshly made Salvadoran food!

Such a hidden gem! The best pupusas I have ever had. They also have great tacos with many meat…read moreoptions and lots of traditional Salvadorian dishes. Ask for a side of their house made salsas if you like spicy. Nothing fancy on the inside but we like dining in. It's very tiny and cozy inside with older decor. Be prepared for possible language barriers but the staff is always kind and service is good. In my top 3 Hispanic restaurants in Durham for sure.

This is the best kept secret in Durham. I consider this the best Mexican restaurant in the…read moretriangle, and have a lot of good memories here (wife and I had a magical snow night here where this place was open and we were the only ones dining here). It doesn't look like much from the outside, but everything here is delicious. You also usually get enough for more than one meal to take home with you. We've left Durham, but this was a spot we frequented the most

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 :)

The food and service were very good. The staff was very friendly. I had the torta milanesa de…read morepollo which was good.

Delicious papusas! Authentic food. Friendly staff. Very very good prices! Will be back very soon!read more

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!

La verdad, mi experiencia en este lugar fue muy decepcionante. El servicio fue lento y poco atento,…read moreparecía que al personal no le importaba mucho atender bien a los clientes. La comida no estaba a la altura de lo esperado, le faltaba sabor y llegó casi fría. Y no dan lo que uno ordena Además, el ambiente no era muy agradable. No creo que vuelva ni lo recomendaría.

I remember the building when it was a nightclub. I've had it on my list to try the food and wasn't…read moresure what to expect. My sis and I went before a show for dinner. Our waitress did not speak English, but we were able to communicate effectively, trying to pronounce Spanish, Google translate, and using hand gestures. We got Tortillas con Quesillo, Pastelitos and Baleada con Todo. The food was delicious... so good! It took a while to make, which is a hint to the freshness. It was a first intro to Honduran food and it was fabulous. The inside is simple with dinner type seating, a nice bar and a room with a pool table. I definitely recommend giving them a try.

Quaint little truck with a menu to blow your taste buds!!! Fresh, made to order, with love from the…read moreowner and her son. Authentic tacos, hand made pupusas, and delicious cheesy quesadillas. We have this truck come out to the bar in Knightdale almost every Thursday. The friendliest staff and mouth watering Salvadoran food. It's a must try!

Awesome! We just ordered some pork pupusas and a few lengua tacos and brought them home for lunch…read more I regret not ordering more than we did. The pupusas were fresh and hot and the sauce was flavorful. I love the sour shredded cabbage topping as well. The lengua tacos are the best I've ever had. The portion was very generous too! The hot sauce that came with the tacos was VERY hot and I loved it. I will be a regular at this food truck. The owner was very nice too!

I love this place so much! Their pupusas are always so good and the staff are always so friendly…read more I'm honestly shocked that whenever we go there is barely anyone there because this is one of my favorite places in Cary and deserves all the hype. I also HIGHLY recommend getting their atol de elote drink when it's cold outside. It is so comforting and taste like Christmas. I always get the #7 and it is the best of all worlds.

El Cuscatleco in Cary…read more Came with a friend and my meal was the plato típico. Came with a nice variation of different foods and flavors. Generally speaking the food was super yummy but not the best ever. The tamale was very bready with little filling, but was good. The yuca fries and sauce were the best ever that i've had. The portion to price ratio is retry good. My plate was roughly $15 but lots of things to nibble on. Atmosphere was nice, staff was friendly. Nothing memorable of this place though.