El Pajonal
Mexican · Los Angeles
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About El Pajonal
El Pajonal is a restaurant located in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 4.2 out of 5 by guests. Known for: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, solo dining. The menu features coffee, comfort food, healthy options, late-night food, quick bite. Offers...
El Pajonal is a restaurant located in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 4.2 out of 5 by guests. Known for: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, solo dining. The menu features coffee, comfort food, healthy options, late-night food, quick bite. Offers dine-in, delivery, takeout. Casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere.
What Customers Say About El Pajonal
El Pajonal is praised for its delicious, authentic Salvadorian food, especially the pupusas. Customers highlight the friendly service, pleasant atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Some note it can get busy, requiring patience, and that it's cash only.
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Tip: Be patient as it gets busy, but it's worth the wait. Consider going on a weekday to avoid crowds. Remember to bring cash.
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El Pajonal is located in Los Angeles, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Casa Hollyhock (A 920m) — edificio en Los Ángeles, California, Estados Unidos Hito histórico nacional
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- Barnsdall Art Park (A 851m) — park located in Los Angeles, California
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- Pacific Area Command Base (A 492m) — Church of Scientology property, formerly the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
- Scientology Media Productions (A 903m) — media production studio in Hollywood, California
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El Pajonal Los Angeles Reviews
Came here for lunch, everything was really fresh and delicious! There was a bit of a wait to get our food and the servers were very busy so we had to get their attention a few times, however they were extremely nice and helpful. Maybe a weekday would be less crowded. The pupusas were my favorite! Definitely worth trying!
Well well. Came in based on being next to the Hollywood hotel. I ordered two beef and two chicken and a couple pupusas. Chips salsa and guacamole. Take out. These two guys walk in and jam out for a bit. Very relaxing environment inside. Food was excellent. Flavor town was back. Well played. And the burritos were huge. Nice to have that on the am.
Great food, and attentive service, in a humble - yet very clean - hole in the wall. You can tell they take pride in the food and drink they serve. We ordered too much, yet ate it all, because everything was so good. The next time I make the trip from Phoenix, I'll be sure to come back here for lunch or dinner.
Quick dinner with my son, daughter and grandson. Ate some delicious pupusas and tamales. This is place is good to come after work and enjoy a drink 🍻 Then order authentic food.
A delicious lunch of pupusas and plantains. Compared to similar spots we have visited, the decor creates a good ambiance, the waitstaff are friendly, and the restaurant is generally clean.
a VERY pleasant surprise, we ate here for lunch on a whim and i'm a huge fan now AMAZING food with great portions for a FANTASTIC price. It's the best Salvadorian food I've ever had and i wasn't much of a fan until we ate here.
I did not expect this place to be as good as it was. The 3 taco plate was very tasty. Try the beef. The pupusas were good as well, the spicy cabbage was real good. Kind of like a Mexican version of kimchi. I’d come back here.
Excellent quality homemade food. Pleasant atmosphere and great service. Excellent experience.
Came here for lunch, everything was really fresh and delicious! There was a bit of a wait to get our food and the servers were very busy so we had to get their attention a few times, however they were extremely nice and helpful. Maybe a weekday would be less crowded. The pupusas were my favorite! Definitely worth trying!
Well well. Came in based on being next to the Hollywood hotel. I ordered two beef and two chicken and a couple pupusas. Chips salsa and guacamole. Take out. These two guys walk in and jam out for a bit. Very relaxing environment inside. Food was excellent. Flavor town was back. Well played. And the burritos were huge. Nice to have that on the am.
Great food, and attentive service, in a humble - yet very clean - hole in the wall. You can tell they take pride in the food and drink they serve. We ordered too much, yet ate it all, because everything was so good. The next time I make the trip from Phoenix, I'll be sure to come back here for lunch or dinner.
Quick dinner with my son, daughter and grandson. Ate some delicious pupusas and tamales. This is place is good to come after work and enjoy a drink 🍻 Then order authentic food.
A delicious lunch of pupusas and plantains. Compared to similar spots we have visited, the decor creates a good ambiance, the waitstaff are friendly, and the restaurant is generally clean.
a VERY pleasant surprise, we ate here for lunch on a whim and i'm a huge fan now AMAZING food with great portions for a FANTASTIC price. It's the best Salvadorian food I've ever had and i wasn't much of a fan until we ate here.
I did not expect this place to be as good as it was. The 3 taco plate was very tasty. Try the beef. The pupusas were good as well, the spicy cabbage was real good. Kind of like a Mexican version of kimchi. I’d come back here.
Excellent quality homemade food. Pleasant atmosphere and great service. Excellent experience.
Pupusas were soo good. Very filling. And tasty. Best one's I've ever had
Love the food and place. Always busy so please be patient.. but worth the wait. Micheladas are amazing. Must try
Food was amazing, Nathalie gave us a really good service... Recommended..
Food was amazing, Nathalie gave us a really good service... Recommended..
Love the food and place. Always busy so please be patient.. but worth the wait. Micheladas are amazing. Must try
Pupusas were soo good. Very filling. And tasty. Best one's I've ever had
I stopped by and sat down at the table and as soon as I was there there was a sweet beautiful person trying to help me gave me a menu and the experience was magical she made everything smooth and easy I will be coming back again and again soon
It was cute. Ordered basic food, nothing too Mexican Or Salvadorean but no major complaints. They served us, a large group, with now issues. They checked in on us a couple of times. It wasn’t busy so we got lots of attention. I am still very neutral.
The pupusas were fresh made to order. There were two servers that were a little busy. I recommend if you’re in the mood for something different.
Pupusas are really good. We enjoyed Wednesday specials-
The food is good and the service is very friendly. Cash only and that's a little inconvenient but other than that the place is good for a nice Salvadoran meal
The pupusas were fresh made to order. There were two servers that were a little busy. I recommend if you’re in the mood for something different.
Pupusas are really good. We enjoyed Wednesday specials-
The food is good and the service is very friendly. Cash only and that's a little inconvenient but other than that the place is good for a nice Salvadoran meal
Salvadorian restaurant near Los Angeles City College. Authentic Central America cuisine, great atmosphere, good vibes and a place to watch a live soccer event. I really enjoyed it! 👌🏾
Everything they Cook here is Made with Love ❤️ Quality And its also Delicious....
Salvadorian restaurant near Los Angeles City College. Authentic Central America cuisine, great atmosphere, good vibes and a place to watch a live soccer event. I really enjoyed it! 👌🏾
Everything they Cook here is Made with Love ❤️ Quality And its also Delicious....
Stay away from this place unless you want poisoning food with melted plastic and Styrofoam.
Stay away from this place unless you want poisoning food with melted plastic and Styrofoam.
Charged 25$ for two small very burned papusa and a regular drink .. rip off the the waiter was also extremely rude I will never come back here and I live up the street
The worst restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life they refused to serve me because I am an African-American and I was with a Caucasian male they inferred that I was already drunk the moment I walked into the restaurant and that they cannot serve me alcohol I hadn't drinking anything all day I was almost questioning whether I should call the police and have them come out here and breathalyze me to prove a point. Im tired of the racism and hatred that the hispanic and american elite vomtinue feeding into and provoking. People or business that operate to those standards dont need to be allowed to continue to operate and that goes for every race creed color or ethnic background if your not going to benefit the country as a whole then you dont need to be here period. Worst customer service worst waitresses hostesses bartenders every employee in that establishment
Charged 25$ for two small very burned papusa and a regular drink .. rip off the the waiter was also extremely rude I will never come back here and I live up the street
The worst restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life they refused to serve me because I am an African-American and I was with a Caucasian male they inferred that I was already drunk the moment I walked into the restaurant and that they cannot serve me alcohol I hadn't drinking anything all day I was almost questioning whether I should call the police and have them come out here and breathalyze me to prove a point. Im tired of the racism and hatred that the hispanic and american elite vomtinue feeding into and provoking. People or business that operate to those standards dont need to be allowed to continue to operate and that goes for every race creed color or ethnic background if your not going to benefit the country as a whole then you dont need to be here period. Worst customer service worst waitresses hostesses bartenders every employee in that establishment
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