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| - This is literally one hidden gem, because structurally, the door to enter this Sanvadoran restaurant was not the one facing the street. We had to drive through the back alley next to the torn down fences, and look for the little blue door in order to find the restaurant. Thankfully, the six of us found the interior to be much larger than the narrow doorway. There was a large counter facing the two dining areas with booths and tables vertically arranged. The divey disposition largely depended on natural lighting, and the casual, down-to-earth atmosphere was home-like and inclusive. Like other pupuserias I had previously visited, they also have TVs to keep the soccer fans entertained.
The Oden de Pupusas ($6.99) came with three medium-sized pupusas, refried beans, rice, and slaw. The pupusas were not as firm, plump, or fully filled as the ones in other restaurants, but the flavors were still remarkable. Our order came with the Cheese and Lorocco, Beans and Cheese, and Pork and Cheese Pupusas, and the combination of the savory and sweet flavors really hit the spot. Additionally, their rice and refried beans were smooth, nicely seasoned, and highly addictive. Santi recently ordered their new Squash Pupusa ($2), and the subtleties of the shredded squash made it worth getting.
The Sopa de Gallina ($8.99) came with a large bowl of chicken vegetable soup, broiled chicken, rice, salad, and tortilla. The soup was boiling hot, with a chicken flavor that took center stage and loaded with noodles and assorted vegetables. The broiled chicken breast was dry, but still immensely flavorful and crispy on the edges. The tortilla was thick, doughy, and carried a good chew. I would be interested in getting this dish again, but most likely with dark meat instead.
The Filete de Pescado en Salsa Marta ($10.99) arrived with grilled sea bass dressed in a white sauce, refried beans, rice, and salad. The bass was fresh, buttery, and easy to fork into. The creamy white sauce did not overwhelm the flavor of the fish, and the rice and beans were consistent and tasty as the previous.
Overall, their pupusas were very good, but not the best I have ever tasted. The other dishes were also memorable, and it was obvious that they made their food with pride. Additionally, I also find the slaw to my liking, as it was not peppered with oregano that often can induce a strange metallic flavor. We were also given plenty of chips and salsa before the meal, but our food always came out fast with outstanding temperature. Service was kind, attentive, and responsive. I would be very interested in coming back to try their Sopa de Patas and Sopa de Camaron y Pescado. 3.5 stars for the overall experience.
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