This place is very small. Getting in and parking can be hectic. But the food is amazing. I went on…read morea Sunday, and loud music was playing! I don't mind because they were playing some of my favorites! Hahaha, but I highly recommend take out. It did take a bit to get my food, but employees were really nice and food came out perfect! If you've never had pupusas, you must come here! They were so warm and cheesy, it was so good. And the tacos with handmade tortillas! They are a must! The plantains might not be everyone's favorite, but I really enjoy them. And in the mornings, on the weekend they have caldo de res, and other delicious soups. Muy buena comida! Especialmente los tacos! 9/10!

Went this afternoon. With a craving of pupusas. Ordered beans and cheese and I found a fish head…read moreinside of my popusa.. this was so disgusting.. watch what your eating when coming here. Threw them all away I ordered three orders. I threw everything away..

This little place has been open for awhile now, and today seemed like a good time to give the food…read morea try. The menu is fairly broad, and they offer both Salvadoran and Mexican choices. We opted some of both with a little more emphasis on the Salvadoran. Our choices were: Platillo Tipico (a Salvadoran Plate with a Chicken Tamal, a Pork & Cheese Pupusa, Tuca, Fried Plantain, Pastelito, & Sour Cream - $10.99), Carne Asada (with Rice & Beans - $11.99), Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup - $12.90), One Beef Burrito, One Taco & One Enchilada Combo ($6.99), One Enchilada, One Beef Burrito & Chile Relleno Combo ($ 6.99). There was a lot of items to sample, and it was really a mixed bag, but more negative than positive. The Bad - the Chicken Tamal was awful, and the Pastelito was not much better - both were dry and bland. The Seafood Soup lacks freshness, smelled and tasted old! The OK, just OK - the Pupusa, Plantains, Carne Asada, Beef Burrito, Chicken Enchilada, Fried Yucca, Rice & Beans. The Good (not Great) - Chicken Taco, and the Chile Relleno. Not even close to enough to bring me back here - too much excellent food of this style is available.

Being a Salvadorian myself , I'm disappointed in the taste of the food at this location. The…read morelocation itself was shady to begin with. There's a pool table right in the middle of the floor. To be honest this place looks more like a bar/lounge. The only good thing that tasted good was the Salvadorian horchata.

Never had Salvadoran before but now I like it! Staff was friendly! I walked in and placed a to go…read moreorder and it was ready promptly!

Central American food at its finest, very exquisite and authentic and it's friendly doors are open…read moreto everyone

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 :)

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!

Great food, also very affordable! Always come here after classes, since it's so close to UNCC. It's…read morealso very homey feel to the store. Service is quick and they are very kind.

This place is fantastic!! Live in the Charlotte suburbs where ethnic restaurants are limited. I've…read morebeen only able to find processed yuca fries - this place has the real thing - sliced yuca!! Tried a few appetizers, all fantastic, and look forward to going back for pupusas and other entrees. Also, I was only non-Spanish speaking person in the restaurant so that tells you how true to form their food is. Will be taking 6 neighbors there for dinner tomorrow night!!!

Great little Salvadoran and Mexican food restaurant. Very clean and nicely decorated place near…read moredowntown Siler City. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got around to it. I went in expecting to order something else, but then I saw their burrito bar menu behind the counter, which the friendly lady told me about. So I ordered a burrito bowl with chicken, Tinga and the other fixings I checked off on the order form. Then I added a couple of salsas and radishes, and a carrot and jalapeño mixture from the salsa/condiment bar. The bowl comes with a few chips, and when I mixed everything together, it was absolutely delicious. A good value too. I told the lady at the counter. I really enjoyed my meal and that I would be back.

People were welcoming and the food was awesome. We had the empanadas and the Mexican rice and…read morebeans. A great choice among many. There were a lot of folks there after church on Sunday and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

I haven't eaten here in years, but the last time I did, and every other time that I have, it has…read morebeen absolutely positively scrumptious! From the delightful and freshly prepared Pastelitos to the pupusas, this place has it going on! The flavors are so fuera de serie! The service is so friendly and fast as well. The prices are also very good. It's a cute little plain-ish spot without a lot of decorations, but there's always nice music playing in the background. I also love the fact that the place is owned by a Pastor and his family! They are always so kind and helpful. They have authentic Salvadoran food, which is very difficult to find here.

This small place is known for the Pupusas they serve, and the fact that they only accept cash! The…read morerestaurant is located in a very shabby, aged strip center well off of N. Point, providing no street visibility, and a rough parking lot! The inside mirrors the outside, worn but clean and with a decent amount of seating - booths and tables, functional if not comfortable! Bibical verses adorn the wall, obviously no fear here of standing up for what you believe in an increasingly secular society - courage should always be acknowledged, IMHO! I ordered the aforementioned Pupusas - 4 Cheese and Pork for $11.50 with Crudito included! These were good, not great, Pupusa - under-seasoned for my tastes (added a Rick Bayless (you must know who he is) measure of salt) and it was were I needed it to be - but still weak! Unfortunately the Crudito was very weak, barely fermented - a great side when done right, not the case here! This was not bad food, but there is better available, even as close as Los Primos, only several miles away! The combination of under-seasoning, lack of pork, and uneven grilling makes this more than a bit off the charts for best of show!