Really good pupusas. I'm stuffed!! I had the cheese and beans, cheese and chicken, and jalapeño…read morecheese. I found the jalapeño one to pack some heat. When I asked the lady at the shop if the pupusas were made with peppers hotter than jalapeño, she said they were made with Serrano peppers. Whew, I knew it! I wasn't ready. All of my pupusas were still delicious. My favorite were the beans and cheese. I really also liked the house made curtido slaw the dish came with. I can't wait to have these again someday!

Wow what a hidden gem! I was craving pupusas and I found this hole in the wall spot (it doesn't…read morehave an awning or anything just a window with a sign) that knocked it out of the park! The pupusas were so delicious, cheap and freshly made. I called ahead of time to order and they were ready, neatly packed and hot when I arrived. Each pupusa costs $3 so the whole order of 5 came out to $15 - such a steal! They even throw in some curtido salad and sauces at no additional charge. Their curtido is a little different from the traditional. They add beets to theirs which is unique. For pupusas my husband ordered 3 - 1 jalapeño and cheese and 2 bean. I had 2 of the loroco and cheese. The cheese they use is so delicious! The jalapeño cheese, according to my husband, knocked it out of the park. I loved the loroco and cheese too. I thought the dough was nice and soft with a neutral taste. I like my dough a little more sweet than they make it but it was still good for me. We didn't realize the bean pupusa doesn't have cheese (you can request bean and cheese though) so those were a little on the dryer side but still very flavorful, especially when dipped in the sauces. Definitely adding this place to our takeout rotation. Highly recommend! 5/5

Love this place. Small spot in Hackensack. I normally order online and pick up. The pupusas are so…read moreyummy especially with the side of veggies and sauce they give. Great price as well

Service was extremely friendly and attentive. Giving 2 starts due to the food, I expected better…read moreespecially because I've had Salvadoran food before. I came here for pupusas and they unfortunately lacked extreme flavor. Cheese pupusas were definitely better than the pork but overall I was disappointed in my experience.

With a total area of 21,041 square kilometers, El Salvador, which means "the Savior" and got its…read morename from the Spanish conquistadores, is the tiniest country in Central America between Guatemala and Honduras. Since it is so small, all the popular foods are enjoyed all over the country, from the coast to the mountains. Although it includes ingredients introduced by the Europeans, such as cheese and onions, Salvadoran cuisine still relies heavily on indigenous food, such as beans and corn. If there's one dish that defines Salvadoran food, it's pupusas. From the Nahuatl for "fat tortilla," these thick, handmade corn tortillas are filled with cheese, refried beans, or seasoned meats and then grilled until golden. Topped with curtido (a tangy cabbage slaw) and salsa, they are best eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Located at a strip mall on Passaic Street in Hackensack, Salvadoreño-Santa Fe is a great Salvadorean family-owned/run establishment. Upon arrival as a first-timer, I was greeted by the staff inside this cozy, casual, and clean interior with a handful of tables. The menu features authentic Salvadoran and other Hispanic cuisine. I decided on the Pupusa Loca Grande/Big Pupusa Loca filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and beans. There was a bit of a wait as my meal came out freshly made, perfectly cooked, and authentically tasty. The portion was generous, easily feeding two people; mine could have been for 4 and was reasonably priced. The staff was friendly and had a nice conversation with Cindy. Worth the stop!

New spot alert! Ordered takeout from here and was pleasantly surprised. Suited for takeout but they…read morehave a few tables inside if you wanted to eat in. I ordered a chicken and mushroom with rice, some pupusas and their carne asada tacos. Pickup was easy and the lady chased me down outside to make sure I got the plantains which was left out of the bag. It was super cold out so I appreciated that she came out in her t shirt lol. The food overall was really good, authentic and I think I enjoyed the tacos the most. The chicken and mushroom was tasty and the pupusas were good. I'm not s huge fan of pupusas usually but figured I'd give it a try. Really good food and not breaking the bank for dinner. I'll be back!

Drove past this place often but finally decided to try it out. Got one pupusa to go as a snack…read moresince we already ate lunch. Waitress recommended the pupusa revuelta. Wife and I ate it when we got home and DANG... so good. i've only had a few pupusas in my life but it was so delicious. the thick outer tortilla was perfectly crisp but chewy and the filling was so flavorful. so.... after a few hours, we went back to eat dinner there lol We got some more pupusas but the revuelta def was the best. We also got the baleada con todo which was so good! (had to look up what a baleada was) i'm not big on beans but all the ingredients were delicious and worked well together. prices were very good too. doesn't feel like stressing your wallet to have a nice meal outside. service was great but food takes a bit to come out but overall, this place is amazing and we'll def be back.

Great service and great food. Very attentive wait staff. Definitely recommend. I had the pupusas…read moreand they were to die for!

The food is amazing! We ordered guacamole & chips for an appetizer some of the best I ever had! For…read morean entree I ordered a fantastic combination plate: grilled chicken breast, tamale and a papusa. The Papusa came with a red sauce & a cabbage mixture. To go with my food I ordered a yummy papaya fruit drink . The servings were generous and I took home enough for another meal. The prices were reasonable. My only regret is I live in New Hampshire & La Cabana Salvador is far from my home!

Came here ater a hike in Inwood park and the cloisters....1st time having el Salvaforean food in…read moresit down restaurant, got guacamole, tostones and the combo plate (corn tamale, papusas and steak) all tasty, friendly service and great prices.

I wanted to get lunch around Columbia's medical campus from somewhere other than a food truck, and…read morethis pupusa place looked perfect. It's a small no-frills restaurant with only a few tables, but it wasn't too busy on a weekday lunchtime and I got a seat. The woman serving me didn't appear fluent in English, but the menu has English and I was able to make my order just fine; she printed out a bill in English and showed it to me to confirm the items which was a nice gesture. I got two pupusas, one with loroco and one with chicharron, and both were served fresh and hot and literally bursting with cheese. They also came with a generous serving of a slaw/salad and a nice tomato-y sauce. The food was all spot on and incredibly filling, all for less than $9 including tip! That's even cheaper than some of the food trucks! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again.

Everything was very freshly made and delicious! The beans that came with the maduros were…read moreespecially delicious, as well as the spinach and cheese pupusa. The staff was very friendly and they played great music. Would highly recommend this affordable and tasty local spot!

The people working here add to the positive atmosphere. The position and ambiance complement each…read moreother. The staff display genuine enjoyment of their work. The food always meets expectations. This restaurant clearly merits top scores.

I find pure happiness in the simple act of eating here. The service team was outstanding! No nearby…read moreoption provides better value. The meals taste genuine and the staff treats you well. I'm exceptionally happy with everything.

The pupusas are really good but 30 minutes to wait for 2 pupusas is CRAZY work. (I ordered in store…read morewhen there was legit no customers there except for me) This wont be my go to place if I'm ever starving...Maybe next time ill place an order 1 Hour before showing up.

This local spot adds real value to the area. The meal was good but not the best version we've…read moretried. The team prioritized my experience and answered everything with helpful attitudes. The food satisfies and the bill seems right. The local scene is enhanced by this restaurant.

Papusa For The WIN! I came here to get a beer and a papusa…read more I wish I would've gotten about 3 papusas. They were sooooo good! The waiter was so attentive. She got my heniken and poured it in a frozen cold glass to keep the beer cold. Then my papusa was made to order. It was so great! It came with a side of cabbage and sauce. When I go back I'm ordering about 5 and trying other menu items lol

I Would Give Them Zero Stars, They Are Racist. I Walked In And Went Up To The Counter And They…read moreJust Looked At Me. Then This Other Gurl Walks In Behind Me And They Both Were Like "Holaaaaaaa" And Still Didnt Even Acknowledge Me While They Answered Her Questions And Then When I Say "Oh So I'm Just Not Standing Here" Then They Still Both Just Looked At Me And One Was Like Sorry And Like Shrugged Her Shoulders. And I Asked If It Was Because I Was Black And Then One Was Like I Thought Yall Were Together (In Spanish To The Gurl That Walked In Behind Me) And I Was Like No You Clearly Saw Me Walk In By Myself. I Would Never Go There Again And That Was My First Time Walking Into That Restaurant. (I Went Today (9/16) At 2:25pm, If The Owners Care To Know.)