If you want to eat at an authentic non-chain mexican cafe, Salva Mex won't disappoint.
True to its name, newly opened Salva Mex offers both mexican and salvadorian dishes. We tried the tamales, carnitas, and pupusas and they hit the spot. The food diversity is nice, the taste is better than the chain fast-food restaurants, and the prices are very fair.
Salva Mex is a small cafe with basic decor and simple seating. A great place for a quick bite on the way to/from Red Rock Monument. It's just east of Whole Foods on Charleston.