An incredible find! I was nearby at the Garden nursery, and got out of an event famished. I looked…read morefor the closest option and came upon this pupuseria. I stopped in at an "off" time for lunch, so I had the place to myself at first. Having never had a pupusa before, I asked for recommendations on what to try and they recommended two pupusa was plenty for lunch, three if I was extremely hungry. Not sure if I would like it, I selected one pupusa with steak and cheese and then two street tacos. I watched some European football while waiting and the food came out hot and fresh. Holy smokes, the pupusa was absolutely incredible! One of the best things I've had in a long time. The tacos were great as well, and the table had a couple of sauces to try. My order also came with a vinegar slaw that was great. By the time I was finishing up, there were three more tables full as they were ramping up for early bird dinner. I will absolutely be back.

The food was phenomenal and the service was very fast and willing to answer any questions about the…read moremenu if necessary. The ambiance was very cozy and the vibe is very pleasant and friendly. Highly recommend!

So glad to have found this great pupuseria! Nice variety of menu at reasonable prices and tasty…read morepupusas! I arrived there at night and for a second they were closed because their restaurant name sign was not lit, but they did have the "open" sign lit so I went inside. They have very minimal decorations inside- no music, just a TV on really loud. But many times this type of places are a hit than a miss! (Based on my experience) I ordered a few pupusas and tacos to go and was told the food would be ready in 10 minutes- however it took 35 minutes. it's okay if they are busy but I think they could have just told me at one point it would take much longer than expected. There seemed to be just two people working there. There was someone who was waiting longer than I was. It was very cold inside which did not help when I was waiting for so long. I was disappointed with the wait time, however the pupusas were amazing. The hot sauce and slaw(?) that came with them were great too. I especially liked the one with chicken and cheese. In the future I will always call ahead of time to place an order rather than waiting there, and I advise everyone to do so.

La comida es muy deliciosa el servicio muy bueno pero el dueño tiene que poner más esfuerzo en su…read morenegocio. No tiene aire acondicionado y es imposible comer ahí adentro. Puso tres ventiladores y no es suficiente para el lugar tan grande. Tengo un año viniendo y siempre es lo mismo mucho calor

The chicken tacos were fantastic! As good as any I've found in Indiana. The chicken pupusa and the…read morepork pupusas were also fantastic!

Service was good. Food was tasty and hot. Price was very affordable. I would definitely visit againread more

Very good food. Quality ingredients. Filling. Super kind and efficient staff. Restaurant has lots…read moreof seating and plenty of parking. Very clean interior. Can eat-in or carry out. Menu has large variety. Try the seasonal menu too-nice assortment of Pupusas (like a Salvadoran puffy taco) and Sopes (like a Salvadorian open-faced corn bread thick tortilla with toppings). Plus tamales and LOTS of vegan choices Great atmosphere. Fair prices. Lots of fun food. We'll be back to try even more items on menu!

This was one of the worst restaurants Ive ever been too. It was either an off day there or Im…read morespoiled with my wife's home made Colombian food and the authentic restaurants in Chicago. The service was also submitted par. The server acted like he didn't want to be there and were were an inconvenience. The seats were very uncomfortable. The rice tasted like it came from a box and was dry. The frijoles looked so bad I didn't even eat them. And the papusas were very greasy.

SalvaMex is run by a friendly staff offering a variety of food items which are listed on sheets…read moretaped to the wall. Our host patiently answered questions as a friend and I discussed our options for lunch We ordered at the counter looking into the kitchen, where we could see the food preparation. Our shared meal was two empanadas and two pupusas. (See picture). The order was called out when it was ready. We got a few spoonfuls of green and red sauces and marinated vegetables, and then carried everything to our table. We started on the pupusas. These were covered with shredded lettuce, grated cheese and a drizzle of white sauce. Cooked on the griddle, the masa (dough) surrounds your choice of cheese; cheese and meat; or cheese, meat and bean filling. The cheese and shredded meat filling was mild, soft and subtly flavored -- quite nice. The empanadas were fried, giving a crispy outside layer over soft interior dough. It was a good amount of meat and cheese filling with the beef empanada more flavorful than its shredded chicken cousin. I think the spicy heat of the the condiment sauces provided some "kick" and balance to the mild flavor of the lettuce and grated cheese layered over this dish. While I did not see prices posted, I thought the prices were reasonable when we settled our bill. There was a $6 minimum to use a credit card. Overall it was a tasty meal and pleasant experience.

PUPUSAS!!!! This place is tucked behind a grocery store off State St. and not the easiest to find…read moreif you haven't been there already. The entrance is on the side of the building and you walk into a very unassuming space and order at the counter. The pupusas de queso are my favorite with the lorocco and frijoles coming in 2nd and 3rd. Be sure to get the curtido (slaw) that accompanies them. It really make the flavors pop! With a little hot sauce or salsa, these make a great meal and definitely filling! Be sure to get some horchata to drink!

So happy to have found this gem! Not many places you can get pupusas, and certainly not ones thus…read moredelicious, filling, and affordably priced. They come with a generous serving of sauce and cabbage, as well. We have only done take-out (fast and easy, although menu was hard to find online) yet the eat-in area looked inviting. In addition to Salvadoran options, menu also carries Mexican options.

I ended up at La Guanaquita 3 by chance after finding The Rook packed, and I have to say--it turned…read moreout to be a happy accident. The restaurant was completely empty, which honestly made me a little hesitant at first, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. I ordered the Tacos Birria, and while the tacos themselves were solid, the consomé and salsa verde took this dish to the next level. The consomé was rich and flavorful, and dipping the tacos into it made for an A+ experience. The chips and salsa were on the bland side, but that's a minor gripe compared to the main dish. Service was attentive without being overbearing, which can sometimes be an issue in slower restaurants. I appreciated the balance of checking in without feeling rushed. Overall, I wasn't planning to eat here, but I'm really glad I did. If you're in the area and craving some good Birria, this place is definitely worth a visit!