Pupusas Central

I’ve never had Pupusas before and I’m glad I made this place my first experience because they are amazing. I’ve had three different pupusas, the quesabirria plate and the horchata and they have all been amazing. I strongly recommend making a stop here if you’ve ever wanted to try pupusas. 5/5.

The food is absolutely fantastic. We had pupusa and tamales and the Rice is out of this world. A must go and The staff were so kind.

Try the bombas, I can't believe pupusas could get better but wow, color me impressed. The birria is also great, the Horchata water and fried plantains are amazing. Totally worth the drive, we even ordered extra to go. Just be aware the service may get real slow if it is full of patrons, as everything is cooked at the moment; can't get more authentic than that.

Always the best, made to order food, hot and easy for take out! If you love papusas like we do..go here!! Would love if they offered how to classes on papusas and talpia cooking!

We order pupusas a lot and we love them this is our go to place to order pupusas it’s great and the food is delicious!

Great Pupusas!!! Been here twice and each time has tasted great. The chicken tamales are fantastic, I love that they’re cook in banana leaves (makes a difference). Even though it’s 30 minutes away, we’ll definitely be coming back.

Great pupusas and many varieties of pupusas. They have other things besides pupusas as well. Great for lent as Fri we eat fish. They have a little section with latin treats and foods. Baccala whole ready to go a mist try!

Their pupusas are awesome. Their customer service is impressive. It just feels like pupusas naturally take a long time to cook.

Had lunch there today and it was awesome. Those beans are awesome. I had the spinach pupusa and the cheese jalapeno pupusa, they are paired well with the rice and beans. I will be back.

Service was kind professional and timely. Food was DELICIOUS. And atmosphere was quiet with the baseball game on (muted and they put on music once more folks sat down) 10 of 10 would recommend! Cost: reasonable. 3 pausas and 20 oz horchata with 20% and tax came to $21

The food, the service, the prices are all unbeatable. I will happily keep coming back to this wonderful establishment.

AMAZING. Of course, we ordered pupusas lol and they were delicious, I ordered 1 Chicken and Cheese and 1 Birria pupusas. They came within 15-20 minutes (we had a party of 8). The service was immaculate, they came back every 5 mins, we wanted a little extra (like chiles toreados) (sautéd jalapeños) and they brought them right up without hesitance. Would definitely recommend for large groups and I will say this, they have VERY good music, music that takes you back to your Mexican and Salvadoran roots, very culturally enriching. The only thing I have to say about the atmosphere is that the music was a tad bit loud, so to have a conversation let’s say 2-3 people across the table you had to elevate your voice a little bit. Other than that, amazing, would TOTALLY recommend.

Having been to El Salvador several times, I love pupusas. This is legit!

10/10 definitely will come back!! Pupusas are soft and delicious not greasy at all. Everything we order was delicious even the aguas frescas. And the services 10/10. We drove 30+min to get here. Definitely worth it.

Absolutely fantastic! The gentleman that served us was very kind, patient and friendly. He let us test out all the flavors of their horchatas. He took our semi complicated orders and it all came out correctly. The pupusas were so fresh, so flavorful, so delicious!! We found this place on a whim and now it'll be the only place I go for pupusas!!

Pupusa Central is amazing! My favorite pupusa is the pupusa con birria - it's absolutely delicious. The prices are super affordable, but the food is top-notch. The ambience reminds me of home: simple, cozy, and family-owned, which makes it even more special. The horchata salvadoreña is incredible too - it tastes just like champurrado, rich and comforting. The customer service is always so kind and welcoming; you can tell the people here are hardworking and genuinely care about their customers. I love this place and definitely recommend it to anyone craving authentic, flavorful food at a great price.

I had the food to-go and plated it myself: chicken enchiladas, beef/chicken/jalapeno pupusas, and cabbage salad. It was first time trying the Salvadoran food. Tasty to the last bite. Don't forget to lick the plate!

I tried the bean and cheese pupusa and the spinach and cheese, both were delicious! Highly recommend. The Maracuyá juice was too sweet to drink, blech!

Best Salvadorean food in the north Sacramento area! Authentic food, the music, the service everything combined is amazing, got the opportunity to unlock memories and moments I experienced growing up in my homeland; El Salvador .

My first visit was at night and I had to make several uturns as Google maps directed me to this shop, but I couldn't see it. If this happens to you, stay motivated- delicious food awaits. Papusas central has really friendly and welcoming employees. The atmosphere is casual but clean. They had a small and attractive market of imports mostly from El Salvador, football ⚽️ on television, and the other people who came into eat seemed just as happy with their food as we were. We just got papusas, but with several different filings. Cheese and jalapeño is my go to, and it was very yummy. We also got just cheese papusa, beans and cheese, and chicken with cheese. Every. Single. Thing. Was delicious. Generally the person I was eating with does not like cabbage, but they liked the cabbage and salsa which is served as a side to the papusas. We came close to closing and I asked for our food to go, but they were extremely hospitable and insisted they would be doing side work for quite awhile and encouraged us to feel welcome to eat there. I asked for our food packed to go in case we couldn't finish it, but we ended up eating every bite there. Definitely check this place out.

In a nutshell; nice place to visit if you're interested in trying pupusas. It's in a rather conspicuous part of town and as you park in the lot the place windows are noticeable blacked out, which I believe is for safety reasons. Going in we were kindly seated by one of the servers as we got close to the cashier. Server was accommodating and kindly answered all our inquiries. The place may get rather warm as it doesn't feel as there's air conditioner but just fans but that wasn't that much of a bothersome. The pupusas were great, didn't take too long at all to arrive. Burrito tasted alright and was filling. There's the usual free chip station as alike with other Hispanic or similar themed establishments. Overall neat Salvadoran pupusas.

Truly salvadorian! In my experience, the "ensalada" drink is what adds the icing on the cake when having pupusas. Its main ingredient is the fruit that produces the cashew, but a totally different flavor. If you have not tried it, give it a go.

So good! We went to Cielito Lindo in Ataco, El Salvador, where we were introduced to loroco (native flower). This spot also has loroco off menu, and the queso con loroco is delicious! We added shrimp and by far the best. The pupusas are made to order, the food is delicious, the staff is friendly. The outside is blacked out and looks like it is closed, but if you try it you won't regret!

First time trying Pupusa Central since they opened recently & they have definitely found themselves a regular customer. 10/10 experience. The food was delicious, we had pupusas revueltas de maiz & de arroz, pupusas de queso con loroco, and the Salvadoran horchata. The pupusas were hot, fresh, and very big! The staff is very kind and the restaurant is very clean. It felt very welcoming with the music playing in the background. Will for sure recommend this location to my friends & family, I can’t wait to visit again!

Yes! The pupusas are amazingly delicious. Any and all of them. I've come here a few times. But another plate on the menu that has not been talked about enough is their mojarra frita (fried whole fish). Let me tell you that this speciality item is soooo worth the wait! Best pescado frito around for sure. And the beans and rice complimented it so nicely. On a note, if you are in a rush, I recommend to place a phone order ahead of time as the food is made fresh.

Fantastic birria pupusas. The fried fish plate (Mojarra) is the go to order for my wife. Highly recommend! Also a big screen TV with soccer games on every time I have visited.

Well made pupusas. Highly recommend! Too full to try the rest of the menu I need to go back soon.

neenaa .yeppp

Pupusa Central is amazing! My favorite pupusa is the pupusa con birria - it's absolutely delicious. The prices are super affordable, but the food is top-notch. The ambience reminds me of home: simple, cozy, and family-owned, which makes it even more special. The horchata salvadoreña is incredible too - it tastes just like champurrado, rich and comforting. The customer service is always so kind and welcoming; you can tell the people here are hardworking and genuinely care about their customers. I love this place and definitely recommend it to anyone craving authentic, flavorful food at a great price.

Large Intestine

I had the food to-go and plated it myself: chicken enchiladas, beef/chicken/jalapeno pupusas, and cabbage salad. It was first time trying the Salvadoran food. Tasty to the last bite. Don't forget to lick the plate!

Sarah

I tried the bean and cheese pupusa and the spinach and cheese, both were delicious! Highly recommend. The Maracuyá juice was too sweet to drink, blech!

Juan Carlos Paredes

Best Salvadorean food in the north Sacramento area! Authentic food, the music, the service everything combined is amazing, got the opportunity to unlock memories and moments I experienced growing up in my homeland; El Salvador .

Hlamora Morales

Truly salvadorian! In my experience, the "ensalada" drink is what adds the icing on the cake when having pupusas. Its main ingredient is the fruit that produces the cashew, but a totally different flavor. If you have not tried it, give it a go.

Rosie Wiklund

My first visit was at night and I had to make several uturns as Google maps directed me to this shop, but I couldn't see it. If this happens to you, stay motivated- delicious food awaits. Papusas central has really friendly and welcoming employees. The atmosphere is casual but clean. They had a small and attractive market of imports mostly from El Salvador, football ⚽️ on television, and the other people who came into eat seemed just as happy with their food as we were. We just got papusas, but with several different filings. Cheese and jalapeño is my go to, and it was very yummy. We also got just cheese papusa, beans and cheese, and chicken with cheese. Every. Single. Thing. Was delicious. Generally the person I was eating with does not like cabbage, but they liked the cabbage and salsa which is served as a side to the papusas. We came close to closing and I asked for our food to go, but they were extremely hospitable and insisted they would be doing side work for quite awhile and encouraged us to feel welcome to eat there. I asked for our food packed to go in case we couldn't finish it, but we ended up eating every bite there. Definitely check this place out.

Eden N

So good! We went to Cielito Lindo in Ataco, El Salvador, where we were introduced to loroco (native flower). This spot also has loroco off menu, and the queso con loroco is delicious! We added shrimp and by far the best. The pupusas are made to order, the food is delicious, the staff is friendly. The outside is blacked out and looks like it is closed, but if you try it you won't regret!

Bjorn Shepard

Fantastic birria pupusas. The fried fish plate (Mojarra) is the go to order for my wife. Highly recommend! Also a big screen TV with soccer games on every time I have visited.

Sly Carino

In a nutshell; nice place to visit if you're interested in trying pupusas. It's in a rather conspicuous part of town and as you park in the lot the place windows are noticeable blacked out, which I believe is for safety reasons. Going in we were kindly seated by one of the servers as we got close to the cashier. Server was accommodating and kindly answered all our inquiries. The place may get rather warm as it doesn't feel as there's air conditioner but just fans but that wasn't that much of a bothersome. The pupusas were great, didn't take too long at all to arrive. Burrito tasted alright and was filling. There's the usual free chip station as alike with other Hispanic or similar themed establishments. Overall neat Salvadoran pupusas.

Leslie Rosales

First time trying Pupusa Central since they opened recently & they have definitely found themselves a regular customer. 10/10 experience. The food was delicious, we had pupusas revueltas de maiz & de arroz, pupusas de queso con loroco, and the Salvadoran horchata. The pupusas were hot, fresh, and very big! The staff is very kind and the restaurant is very clean. It felt very welcoming with the music playing in the background. Will for sure recommend this location to my friends & family, I can’t wait to visit again!

Rosa Sanchez

Yes! The pupusas are amazingly delicious. Any and all of them. I've come here a few times. But another plate on the menu that has not been talked about enough is their mojarra frita (fried whole fish). Let me tell you that this speciality item is soooo worth the wait! Best pescado frito around for sure. And the beans and rice complimented it so nicely. On a note, if you are in a rush, I recommend to place a phone order ahead of time as the food is made fresh.

Rebecca Eastman

The food is absolutely fantastic. We had pupusa and tamales and the Rice is out of this world. A must go and The staff were so kind.

El Viajero

Well made pupusas. Highly recommend! Too full to try the rest of the menu I need to go back soon.

I discovered this gem on door dash and frequent it at least once a week since then. I’ve tried every variety and there isn’t a bad one on the menu. Everything is fresh, packaged well and the price is fantastic. The sleeper hit is the side of beans you get with the rice. My favorite is the pork, cheese and beans and the cheese with jalapeño. Give them a shot, you won’t be left hungry or disappointed.

The pupusas here are excellent. I enjoyed the bean and the spinach and garlic. However, the sopa wasn't that great. No Yuca? But a lot of meat. Overall, it was a good experience. I would definitely return for pupusas!

Great pupusas. I like the birria one. Reasonable pricing and delicious food.

Best pupusas in town! They have a good variety of flavors and types. And all of them are delicious! The pupusas are not small, they are filling and the portions are generous. The staff is always kind and friendly and ready to serve.

My friend recommended this spot, and it was delicious. The pupusas were huge, and the atol de elote was creamy and delicious. It was my first time trying Salvadoran enchiladas, and I liked it! Will come back again!

Placed a large order of pupusas to go with orders of plátanos con crema y frijoles, and it was ready within the time they said (20min). All piping hot and packaged very nice and well. The pupusas were delicious along with the curtido and salsas. The fried plantains with cream and soft cheese (queso fresco) and beans spot on. Definitely will order or dine-in again from Pupusas Central.

Alison Sherman

The food, the service, the prices are all unbeatable. I will happily keep coming back to this wonderful establishment.

Jose Torres

Placed a large order of pupusas to go with orders of plátanos con crema y frijoles, and it was ready within the time they said (20min). All piping hot and packaged very nice and well. The pupusas were delicious along with the curtido and salsas. The fried plantains with cream and soft cheese (queso fresco) and beans spot on. Definitely will order or dine-in again from Pupusas Central.

brady davis

I discovered this gem on door dash and frequent it at least once a week since then. I’ve tried every variety and there isn’t a bad one on the menu. Everything is fresh, packaged well and the price is fantastic. The sleeper hit is the side of beans you get with the rice. My favorite is the pork, cheese and beans and the cheese with jalapeño. Give them a shot, you won’t be left hungry or disappointed.

Karennaki

The pupusas here are excellent. I enjoyed the bean and the spinach and garlic. However, the sopa wasn't that great. No Yuca? But a lot of meat. Overall, it was a good experience. I would definitely return for pupusas!

Ryan Alcombrack

Had lunch there today and it was awesome. Those beans are awesome. I had the spinach pupusa and the cheese jalapeno pupusa, they are paired well with the rice and beans. I will be back.

Ordered 3 different kinds of Pupusas today for lunch & a Horchata, the Pupusas are freshly made to order and came with the traditional Salvadoran style cabbage slaw & red sauce . Their slaw and red sauces is better than most other places and the pupusas them selfs were extremely Yummy. The Horchata was very good without being overly sweet like some other places. I Recommend this place. “I will be Back” 😍

I recently visited Pupusas Place, and I have mixed feelings about the experience. On the positive side, the service was friendly, and the food was delicious—a great deal given the quality and flavor. I get that it’s a modest spot, but it was disappointing that the place didn’t look as clean or welcoming as the photos in other reviews suggested. Grossly smudgy windows and a lack of general cleanliness took away from the experience. The biggest letdown was the service time. My plate was served a full 20 minutes after the rest of my party, with the excuse that they ran out of plates. Oddly enough, other tables that ordered after us were served before me. Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd love to see the restaurant work on cleanliness and consistency in serving times. Great food and good prices, but please make the environment match the quality of what’s on the plate.

This place is a hidden gem for some authentic Salvadorian food. The Pupusas are made fresh to every order and you're not going to be disappointed with the wait. Homemade salsa and Salvadorian horchata are on point that it had me reminisce on days when I was a child visiting family from El Salvador.

WonderingBear

This place is a hidden gem for some authentic Salvadorian food. The Pupusas are made fresh to every order and you're not going to be disappointed with the wait. Homemade salsa and Salvadorian horchata are on point that it had me reminisce on days when I was a child visiting family from El Salvador.

Nice 🇸🇻 vibes! The staff was welcoming, very accommodating, and friendly. The food tasted a little one note, but the pops of acid from the cabbage salad helped to brighten it up.

This is not Salvadoran food at all not even close, I’m from El Salvador and this please is a shame to the real pupusas and authentic food taste!!! 🤢

I really wanted to come on here and give a glowing review, but unfortunately, we had such a bad experience here. My daughter and I got to the restaurant at 8 pm with the intention of ordering food for the whole family. There was a customer who could not hold back from making crud comments, but I chose to ignore him and order anyway. It's not the business' fault that someone is an idiot. I placed an order to go, paid/tipped, and sat down with my daughter to wait for our food. About 15 minutes later, quite a few people started to walk in. They gave their order at the counter, and all sat down at tables. After their orders were in, they were all served their food. My daughter and I watched as everyone ate the meal they just ordered at the counter. At 8:50 p.m.,(almost an hr later) I was finally called to the counter to get my order. The guy said, 'Sorry, we had other orders to fill'. I looked around the restaurant as I left and knew exactly why we were treated like that. The worst part is that I went there because I wanted to support a local business, and this place has such great reviews. This type of treatment is absolutely never okay. I was very nice, not pushy or demanding, etc. If they didn't want us to be there, they could've just said so. I was hoping that they just forgotten about us, but the cashier made it clear they were busy filling other orders. Please don't take our money, if you don't want to serve us. I didn't deserve this treatment, and neither did my daughter. Shame on all of you guys who were there that night. I am absolutely so disappointed that it's 2025 and people still have the audacity to act this way.

The Curtido was Delicious! Pupusas: Nope Tamales :nope Carnen asada fries :nope Beer: nope dont drink malt liquor Prices average maybe a but high for the quality of food I couldn’t eat the tamales nor the fries I got sick with the pupusas but I think thats just me not used to eating pork

L S

The Curtido was Delicious! Pupusas: Nope Tamales :nope Carnen asada fries :nope Beer: nope dont drink malt liquor Prices average maybe a but high for the quality of food I couldn’t eat the tamales nor the fries I got sick with the pupusas but I think thats just me not used to eating pork