Food is good, sometimes during The Weeknd when they bring the DJ, he can get a little loud in there.read more

Me giving this place a 2-star review is honestly me being nice. The service was horrible…read more We walked in and the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told to sit anywhere, which was fine, but then we ordered 2 waters and a passion fruit margarita and waited almost 30 minutes just to get them. On top of that, the drink order was wrong. She served us what tasted like salty mango juice -- and I say "juice" because there was absolutely no alcohol in it. Then we ordered a simple meal: a few chicken tacos, pork tacos, and an order of chicharrón. Somehow that still took 30-45 minutes, and the order was missing items when it finally arrived. That's crazy for an order of 4 chicken tacos and 4 pork tacos. The tacos honestly weren't even that good either. The only thing that was actually good was the chicharrón. People always say "good food takes time," and sure, that's understandable when a restaurant is busy. But this place wasn't even halfway full. There were plenty of open tables inside and outside, so the wait made no sense -- especially considering the food wasn't worth it.

Great Pupusas! The restaurant is a bit dark at night. It must be new owners as it doesn't resemble…read morethe picture!

The food is excellent, not sure why it shows permanently closed on Yelp because I ordered today…read more The service is always friendly. The restaurant is decorated in a typical fashion with items from Central America which is nice to see when I stop by. My family loves their baleadas.

El Cuscatleco has been a really great experience every time I've gone. Their pupusas are delicious,…read morefull of flavor, and exactly what you'd hope for. I've also had the sopa de res, which was absolutely excellent, hearty, flavorful, and super comforting, especially with the option of white or yellow rice on the side. If you're craving authentic Salvadoran comfort food, this spot definitely delivers. I'll be back.

It's Thursday (Juneteenth) 7 pm, place is quiet, 2 other party here. Service was fast got our…read moredrinks and buttered breads in like a minute. My horchata tastes great. I tried the passion fruit shake, had too much milk barely taste the fruit. I ordered palomilla steak well done. It's topped with onions and cilantro, great flavor. We also ordered chicken sandwich. It was great. Price is very favorable, good portions sizes.

Sandra was our server today. She greeted us as soon as we walked in and brought us menus. I started…read moreoff with the Horchata. I like when the Horchata is potent with less milk. It was nice, dark and refreshing. I ordered 2 chicken and cheese pupusa. They were huge! I ended up eating only one there and I had one to take home for later. My daughter ordered steak with rice and beans. The meat was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. It's a nice place to stop in for lunch and very affordable. Both of our meals were only $30. There's plenty of parking right out front and the food was served quickly.

Amazing! This restaurant has such authentic food and there is a variety of everything. Defensively…read morea 10/10. I will be coming back!

My first visit to El Portal and I was not disappointed! I order El Tipico con Carne for $14.99…read morewhich included, a flavorful piece of steak, cheese, two tortillas, eggs (either scrambled or fried, ripe plantains, crema (Honduran sour cream), AVOCADO, beans, AND pickled red onions and carrots. Absolutely cannot forget their green salsa! Big bang for a small price! Will definitely be ordering from here again

The food is ok, the baleadas are huge but very doughy. There are better places nearby. The service…read moreis ok, the food takes a long time even though it may not be crowded. There's plenty of parking but it floods heavily when it rains. The place is big and the vibes are good.

I had no idea this place has been around for so many years. I stopped by here to enjoy some of…read moretheir beef steak soup and it was ON FIRE DELICIOUS!!!! Located in a very quiet area, this place almost seems to be hidden if you don't find them online. I also noticed they allow advertising for rooms for rent by the front door of the place. The environment is very dark but very peaceful as though you're in someone's quiet house residence having lunch from an old lady who cooked for you since they have a TV on low with the central ac on. Comfy! I also ordered maduros which weren't hot and it came with delicious Central American sour cream. I absolutely love it here and it's very big inside. At first I noticed this place needed a makeover but then ...I really wasn't worried about how ugly it looked inside, just their food. Everyone was really friendly too. Quiet, cozy establishment. I felt good eating here. Best thing it's not too pricey!

Been going here since little. The food is great and I always find myself craving for this…read morerestaurant. It might not look like the best place on the inside but give their food a try, you won't regret it!

Came back to bring some friends, and everyone agreed this was the best meal of the night! This…read moreplace definitely isn't a hidden gem anymore--it was packed. There was a large party that seemed to cause major delays, and we ended up waiting about an hour for our food. Thankfully, the drinks were strong, so we had a great time catching up while we waited. We started with the guacamole, which was incredibly fresh and addictive. I ordered the Fresh Herbs Swai, and although they were out of the coconut rice, the dish was still flavorful and delicious. We also tried the Cuban 4 Leches cake and flan, and both were pretty good. Despite the long wait, this remains one of my favorite low-key spots. The food never disappoints, and I plan to return whenever I'm in the area.

Absolutely avoid this place- First the staff is…read moredisconnected, non attentive drinks not refilled, no appetizers for the LONG wait -over an hour before the food was delivered. When the food was finally delivered we were missing one meal and crucial items paired with the food didn't arrive. After confronting the waiter about the issues he thought it was funny

Great food for a great price! I discovered this El…read moreSalvadorian restaurant by accident. Starving after a day in the sun, we popped in to check it out. From the outside, the building looks a little run down but once inside you could never tell. We ordered the Super Antojitos Atlakat. This is a loaded plate with carne asada, refried beans, chicharrones, tostones, yuca, and cheese. Each item was filled with bold, comforting flavors with a touch of what felt like home cooking. My friends complimented the crispness of the pork belly. The meal was filling for 3 of us with left overs. Seems like they have a great lunch menu and the prices are very reasonable.

I grew up eating Salvadoran food so when I find a gem that reminds me of childhood, I scream about…read moreit from the rooftops (or Yelp). When I arrived, I was surprised they had more tables than I was expecting. There wasn't a wait, but it was full. They also have counter seating with a tv if you're into that. I ordered pupusas "revueltas." For those who might not know, a pupusa is a traditional Salvadoran dish made from thick corn tortilla stuffed with a mixture of ingredients. "Revueltas" or "mixed/scrambled" which I ordered is a combo of beans, cheese and pork mixture which is blended and filled inside the pupusa. It's served with a type of cabbage salad and tomato sauce. So good. I also ordered a tamale which was delicious as well. This is my go-to place when I'm looking for Salvadoran. Try it!

A hidden gem! Picking up where the last business left off, this restaurant offers food authentic to…read moreits culture. Attempting at something simple, I ordered the chicken with plantains. I was wowed at the portion and fullness as this entrée had different layers of flavor starting from a cabbage slaw that seemed to be a palate cleanser as I ate along. On top of the cabbage was a layer of plantains. These plantains were drenched in the juices of the stewed chicken that sat on top. The pickled onions and crumbled cheese added more unique flavor. This layered entrée was delicious from start to end; I still have plenty of leftovers. The service was quick, and I could tell there was a language barrier, but I will still able to communicate with the hostess. The ambience of the place could use a little razzle dazzle, but I will be back to try something else. Niiice!

Came with my husband our son & our friend Grace to have some lunch. Food was very good & good…read moreprices I tried pupusas for the first time it was a bean and cheese very flavorful just wish they had some with shredded beef or chicken because some people don't like pork just as a option. The music was a little loud in there to and I asked the server to turn it down but I think she just ignored me so that was a little rude just considering because my son was 5 months at the time

What horrible service, I would never recommend this place, no manager ever if you need it, the…read morewaitress are so rude, & no only that they add the tip without knowledge. The other day my friend paid the bill and gave a good amount of tip but they already add it, so he didn't know and still added a tip.

Amazing food the ambiance and staf were super nice huge baliadas deff coming back for the happy…read morehour and the soup