Kimiko Nitta
The experience was great. Parking wasn’t an issue but I can see how it can get filled up. As soon as I saw the color faded sign outside I looked at my boyfriend and said “this is about to be so good” and it was better than good, the food was amazing my bf and I both got the Pupusas combo with ensalada de Frutas Agua Frescas. First of all the Agua Frescas was so good and refreshing. It had chunks of apples, pineapple, cantaloupe, and I think more. My one and only complaint about this whole experience would be they need bigger straws to make drinking this easier. If you got extra boba straws bring em this drink is worth. My bf got the pollo Pupusas with pork temal. And I got the chicharon and jalapeno cheese Pupusas. If you can’t handle spice I suggest not getting the jalapeno cheese one it was quite spicy but so good. Jalapeno cheese has peppers in almost every bite. The chicharon Pupusa was perfect with just the right amount of cheese. My boyfriend let me try his temal and pollo Pupusa also. The temal was so good very soft, moist, and flavorful. The chicken Pupusa was delicious as will also with the perfect amount of cheese. The rice and beans were great also my bf said he’s never really eating all his rice and beans off his plate the way he did here. I’m from northern California and these were the best Pupusas Ive had since moving to socal on 2020. We’ll definitely be coming back some day.
… moreMoon –
I’ve ordered the same thing from this place a few times. The ladies are always really nice. We have limited Salvadoran food options in south OC. I brought to their attention that they didn’t add as many veggies last time in my soup and they did the same thing again. I guess this is the portion you get for $21. Not worth it.
I separated the broth from the veggies so I could see how much I actually got.
… moreRon Pineda
Delicious Salvadoran food in South OC. They serve a variety of different pupusas as well as homemade chicken soup, tortillas and carne asada. The food is authentic tasting and delicious. They were very busy when we went and had to wait a very long time to get our food. Also the seating is crammed and not very accessible friendly for elderly customers using a walker. Other than that I highly recommend this restaurant.
… moreBill Biggs
Great authentic Salvadorian food. You can always tell an authentic restaurant when a lot of the clientele are of that nationality. This place was full on a Sunday night. Every seat was packed. They had a constant stream of takeouts as well. There was a little bit of a wait for the food but it was worth waiting for. Prices in October 2025 ranged from $15 to $25 for most meals.
… moreNeesha Patel
I stopped by to pick up dinner after dropping off a U-Haul. Mostly woman run restaurant with friendly service. They make everything fresh so it does take time, be prepared to wait. The beans aren’t vegetarian, they contain lard and they don’t substitute with whole beans unfortunately. We ordered 2 cheese and loroco, 1 cheese and chipilin, 2 cheese and squash, 1 cheese and jalapeno, 2 cheese and spinach, and empanadas de plantains. They were tasty but very oily. Restroom available for paying guests.
… moreTomas Cortijo
It’s a small family restaurant, a neighborhood restaurant, but the food is really authentic Salvadorian food and the service super friendly. It can get really busy, so go there with time or ready to order to go if there are no tables. The setting is pretty simple with seating for maybe 20 people. My favorite dishes were the pupusas, the fried plantain and the Caldo de gallina. Servings are huge, so order moderately to share.
… moreElena M
Been coming here for years. Foid is great. They make yummy pupusas and their vinegar repollo hits the spot!
… moreElizabeth E
The food here is absolutely delicious came here to have lunch with my mom for my birthday. The only thing I didn’t like was that the food was a bit greasy for my taste, but overall it had great flavor. The price was decent and the customer service was great.
… moreGabriel Prout
The pupusas are huge! It is almost like they deep fry then in oil, there is too much excess oil on them for my personal liking but they tasted very very good. I originally planned to take away my meal, but ended up eat there. The food was packaged nicely and had everything you need (forks, knifes, napkins etc). The food overall was 3 stars but I’m giving an extra star for the friendly service and we’ll packaged meal.
… moreA Siewert
We went here to satisfy a pupusa craving. The parking lot is tiny, and a nightmare. The restaurant is also small with minimal seating. However, the staff was wonderful and helpful with suggestions. Vegetarian pupusas available, as well as GF rice flour pupusas! We ordered a good variety of foods including different pupusas, the Chile Relleno, Yucca Frita (sin chicharron) and Platanos Fritos con Crema y Frijoles, Pastelitos de Pollo. Everything was delicious, with large portions. Going early before peak meal times is advised, and you can call in your order 30 min to an hour beforehand so you can pick up your food. The pupusas themselves are very filling, and 2 for lunch is perfect. They’re a little light on the salsa if you get takeout. Overall, would definitely recommend.
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