Iron & Gold

As my friend from Tijuana remarked after we cleared our plates, this is probably as authentic as it gets! This food is absolutely amazing, the amount of times I said "wow" between bites would make you think I'm a broken record 😂 The Carne Asada con Platanos was something sent from heaven. The buttery goodness of the Carne Asada paired with the Frijoles, along with the sweetness from the Platanos made every bite more and more enjoyable. Don't even get me started on the Pupusas, I have no words as I slammed my hands to the table out of pure joy and relief. I HIGHLY recommend you go for these if you're looking for a cheap but feeling bite! They have a unique horchata that gives it a crispier and more richer, earthier taste to it. It reminds me of a traditional chai tea turned into a horchata with grainy/rice notes. Very toasty, very delicious!

Delicious pupusas! Delicious soups! Never been disappointed with a dish I ordered. Great portions and Great service!

This place is legendary and historic, I've been coming here since I was a teen (now anytime I visit I try to go) I have nothing but good memories here so you know the food is awesome. As a youth I almost exclusively ordered pupusas and atole but this time I really wanted the tamale 🫔 and yucca that comes in the Plato Tipico and it WAS so good. I also got the bebida de "ensalada de frutas" which I have never had but was delighted by, it's what its name implies, it's a refreshing punch with lots of little bits of fruit in it. Super satisfying and worth the visit

I absolutely love this restaurant. I have been picky with where I get my Salvadoran dishes, and it's going to be at Mexican-Salvadoran fusion, but this one is by far the most authentic in terms of atmosphere and flavor. The pupusas trigger memories of my favorite place that my parents would take me as a kid in Redwood City.

Had the Veggie Burrito for lunch and was surprised how delicious it was. The staff was super nice. They gave me their business card, so I could call in my order next time and not have to be rushed eating to get back to work.

Really good Papusas! The last page of the menu is all Spanish and seems to be where the best value items are. Chips and Salsa for $1.25 and $5 papusas, we had a variety of vegetarian ones and they were fantastic!

Not always the nicest people (as far as service) but this was a favorite place for my brother to seek late night food and refuge. Hes taken me here several times and now I make my way there everytime I drive into the city. Hungry or not. I take my kids so they can enjoy the culture as well. We are part Salvadoran and this is one food I dont make at home for them. Pupusas. They are better here than the places in my city

I always like coming here for pupusas. They have two pupusas for an affordable amount (I think about $8). My friend got two rolled tacos with rice and beans and it cost a lot more, so I would recommend that. The staff are very nice and they have full table service and the atmosphere is typical kitschy taqueria. I'd like to come back and try the sopas!

Yummy food. Except service was a bit slow. Rice and beans were delicious.

Parking was dificult, the restaurant was old and dirty, the food was mediocre, and the waitress was rude. It is not cheap, but if you're looking to experience some typical Salvadoreño food while in San Francisco, I recommended it.

The smell in there was not one to wake up an appetite. Not sure what it was but it smelled sour. My order was wrong and when I got my replacement Pupusas they were half cooked and definitely not tasty. They tasted like raw tortilla masa. The soup was mediocre. I won't be back!!

My daughter bought me two pupusas. Two tiny little pupusas I asked for revuelta where’s the Chicarron really if they were made as cheese where’s the cheese. I would definitely not recommend also knowing the fact that the restaurant was empty at the time.