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Welcome to El Salvador Pupuseria

El Salvador Pupuseria offers authentic Salvadoran cuisine in San Diego. Located at 3824 University Ave, this restaurant provides a variety of delicious options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Customers rave about the flavorful pupusas, especially the carne asada and chicken varieties. The yuca fritas and plantains are also must-tries, complemented by the Salvadoran horchata. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, perfect for families and groups. The prices are affordable, making it a great choice for a satisfying meal. With friendly service and a diverse menu, El Salvador Pupuseria is a hidden gem that promises a unique dining experience.

El Salvador Pupuseria: Reviews & Ratings

Diego C.
Diego C.

Really good food! Had seen this place for years and had never tried Salvadorian food, finally went and recommended for a different taste!

Chelsea D.
Chelsea D.

The chicken pupusa's are so delicious with the perfect spice blend and masa around perfectly cooked.

Jenny Z.
Jenny Z.

Heard wonderful things about the pupusas from here, finally made a trip on a Saturday afternoon. Small lot for parking, ended up circling the block several times. Entrance to the restaurant is from the parking side. Seat yourself, they will come to you to place an order. There are plenty of seatings and the restaurant is spacious. We ordered 2 carne asada pupusas, 1 chicken pupusa, 1 pupusas loca with everything (this is about the portion of 2 pupusas, order accordingly!), platanos fritos, yuca frita and a Salvadorian horchata. My favorite was the carne asada pupusas and the extremely delicious yuca fritas! We dressed our pupusas with their hot sauce, sour cream from the platanos dish, and their cold slaw, this gave way to several delicious bites. We were curious about the taste of Salvadorian horchata vs the Mexican horchata (made with rice) we'd typically order. This horchata tasted sweeter, which isn't my preference, but good! Overall, this restaurant was delicious and you can have a filling meal for under $10. Tip: Ask for their HOT sauce. They have a much hotter one than the one they bring to table.

Ash D.
Ash D.

Elite. My drink Ensalada was refreshing i loved it. I have been coming here for years and it is consistently 10/10. Please come try some pupusas filled with cheese and meat you won't regret it

Harley C.
Harley C.

Went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy so we were able to seat ourselves no problem. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. The restaurant itself is basic but had fun music playing, wasn't the cleanest but whatever, you're not there for ambiance, you're there for the great food! Pupusas were amazing- definitely recommend the carne asada and chicharrón ones. We also loved the plantains and yuca fritas con chicharrones, and the Salvadorian horchata. Didn't love the tamales but everything else was fabulous. Definitely would be back!

Vero D.
Vero D.

Authentic Salvadoran food experience. We had 4 pupusas, including the classic revuelta with chicharrón beans and cheese. They're served with a large bowl of curtido, pickled veg to top the pupusas for the perfect crunchy bite. Ended with an order of plátanos or plantains, with lechera, condensed milk, but they also offer their traditional plátanos with beans and cream.

Lori N.
Lori N.

This past few months alone I have came several times xD highly recommend & it's close to home!

Xuan N.
Xuan N.

I love coming back to this place for pupusas. This time though, I also got the fried fish which was HUGE. It is a whole fried fish with seasoned rice, a charred pepper, salad, and beans. The beans were definitely a bit bland but the fish was super crispy and delicious. You need to squeeze the lime into it because the fish itself is not super flavorful.

Location

If you're in the mood for authentic Salvadoran cuisine in San Diego, look no further than El Salvador Pupuseria. Located on University Ave, this hidden gem offers a variety of delicious dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

The menu at El Salvador Pupuseria includes classic Salvadoran favorites such as pupusas, yuca fritas, platanos fritos, and horchata. Customers rave about the flavorful pupusas, with options like carne asada, chicharrĂ³n, and chicken. Don't forget to ask for their hot sauce to add an extra kick to your meal.

The casual and spacious restaurant is perfect for dining with friends or family. The friendly staff provides excellent service, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. And with prices that won't break the bank, you can enjoy a filling meal for under $10.

Whether you're a fan of Salvadoran cuisine or looking to try something new, El Salvador Pupuseria is a must-visit spot. So why not stop by and savor the flavors of El Salvador in every bite?