El Paraiso
Mexican · San Francisco
About El Paraiso
Located in San Francisco, El Paraiso welcomes you to experience our warm hospitality and delicious offerings. We're proud to maintain a 4.4-star rating based on 71 reviews, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our doors are open seven days a week, with convenient hours to...
Located in San Francisco, El Paraiso welcomes you to experience our warm hospitality and delicious offerings. We're proud to maintain a 4.4-star rating based on 71 reviews, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our doors are open seven days a week, with convenient hours to suit your schedule. Join us Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We look forward to serving you!
What Customers Say About El Paraiso
El Paraiso is a popular spot in the Mission, known for its authentic, handmade pupusas, often described as the best in SF. Customers also praise the friendly service and affordable prices. It's a great hole-in-the-wall with a local feel.
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Tip: Come for the food, especially the pupusas. Consider sitting outside. It's conveniently located near Garfield Square and the Balmy St murals.
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El Paraiso is located in San Francisco, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Religious Buildings
- Bethel Christian Church (A 645m) — permanently closed church in San Francisco, California
Parks & Gardens
- Garfield Square (A 138m) — park in San Francisco, San Francisco County, United States of America
- Precita Park (A 454m) — Municipal park in San Francisco, California
- Bernal Park (A 461m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
- Rolph Playground (A 607m) — park in the United States of America
- Potrero Del Sol Park (A 659m) — park in the United States of America
- Coso Square (A 724m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
- Folsom Playground (A 743m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- The Laundry SF (A 439m) — art gallery in San Francisco, California, U.S
- Grand Theater, San Francisco (A 604m) — historic theater
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El Paraiso San Francisco Reviews
I wanted to treat my mom and abuelita to papusas for lunch, and found this spot. It’s a cute little spot that has not only really good Salvadoran breakfast, but tasty papusas. The only sucky part is parking, but it’s worth it! Highly recommend this spot!
I wanted to treat my mom and abuelita to papusas for lunch, and found this spot. It’s a cute little spot that has not only really good Salvadoran breakfast, but tasty papusas. The only sucky part is parking, but it’s worth it! Highly recommend this spot!
Best hole-in-the-wall Salvadoran restaurant in the mission - bonus is that it’s across the street from a cute park. The food here is made from scratch and authentic. I echo everyone else that say these are the BEST pupusas in SF. If you don’t know what they are - you must try them! Revueltas de queso and chicharrón are my favorite: Translation, cheese and pork, yum!!! Great food, good prices and nice people. I love supporting family-run businesses and it makes it extra special when the food is amazing - chefs kiss!
You don't come for the atmosphere (but if you do, sit outside), you come for the food. Arguably the best pupusas in SF are at this hidden gem. Bean and cheese or bean and loroco pupusas are good bets. Their chicken soup is hearty and delicious as well. I highly recommend this mother daughter owned spot.
This is the quintessential delicious hole in the wall that exemplifies what makes the Mission the best and yummiest. Great local spot. Delicious pupusas.
Amazing Meal. I went with the supreme chicken burritos and a pork taco. Everything was on point. The sauce on the burritos, which were slightly bigger than an enchilada, was fantastic. My server, Nicolas, was super friendly and did a great job. The artwork in the place is also interesting. Lots of times, the artwork at places like this is pretty cheesy, but they had an interesting mix. Well done.
Great light sandwiches and fabulous mocha if you prefer Mexican chocolate over sweeter flavors. Mm, so good. I'm there a couple times a week.
Very affordable meal, hard to find in the bay area. Super pleasant surprise- my meal came with thick, fluffy home made tortillas :D my tummy and soul are happy. Thank you El Paraiso
Best pupusas in the mission
Wonderfully kind ladies making excellent papusas from scratch. Great for a late breakfast
I left my wallet at home and were polite about it. Looks like a great spot to grab a bite or drink to bring into the park.
This is a great healthy food place!
Best papusas in town. I love this place! Very authentic.
Best pupusas in the mission
This is a great healthy food place!
Best pupusas in the mission.
This is the quintessential delicious hole in the wall that exemplifies what makes the Mission the best and yummiest. Great local spot. Delicious pupusas.
Best hole-in-the-wall Salvadoran restaurant in the mission - bonus is that it’s across the street from a cute park. The food here is made from scratch and authentic. I echo everyone else that say these are the BEST pupusas in SF. If you don’t know what they are - you must try them! Revueltas de queso and chicharrón are my favorite: Translation, cheese and pork, yum!!! Great food, good prices and nice people. I love supporting family-run businesses and it makes it extra special when the food is amazing - chefs kiss!
Wonderfully kind ladies making excellent papusas from scratch. Great for a late breakfast
You don't come for the atmosphere (but if you do, sit outside), you come for the food. Arguably the best pupusas in SF are at this hidden gem. Bean and cheese or bean and loroco pupusas are good bets. Their chicken soup is hearty and delicious as well. I highly recommend this mother daughter owned spot.
I left my wallet at home and were polite about it. Looks like a great spot to grab a bite or drink to bring into the park.
Great light sandwiches and fabulous mocha if you prefer Mexican chocolate over sweeter flavors. Mm, so good. I'm there a couple times a week.
Best papusas in town. I love this place! Very authentic.
Amazing Meal. I went with the supreme chicken burritos and a pork taco. Everything was on point. The sauce on the burritos, which were slightly bigger than an enchilada, was fantastic. My server, Nicolas, was super friendly and did a great job. The artwork in the place is also interesting. Lots of times, the artwork at places like this is pretty cheesy, but they had an interesting mix. Well done.
Very affordable meal, hard to find in the bay area. Super pleasant surprise- my meal came with thick, fluffy home made tortillas :D my tummy and soul are happy. Thank you El Paraiso
5 stars for food. These are my fave papusas in SF. All hand made in front of you as you wait. Really nice people. Been here a long time. Zero ambiance so to go suggested.
Family run fast service food spot. Great Breakfast Burrito. Also nice Latino bfast plates like blk beans, huevos, and queso! Very friendly mom and daughter run the show in the am. I've never been at lunch. Closes on the early side. Great spot for people visiting the Balmy St murals.
Been coming here for years, literally best place for Pupusas in the Bay
Great little shop. The papusas are amazing. They also do a little but of everything here!
Been here multiple times already. Good food and service.
Super authentic tasty. Worth the wait for the hand patted delights.
Been here multiple times already. Good food and service.
Been coming here for years, literally best place for Pupusas in the Bay
5 stars for food. These are my fave papusas in SF. All hand made in front of you as you wait. Really nice people. Been here a long time. Zero ambiance so to go suggested.
Great little shop. The papusas are amazing. They also do a little but of everything here!
Super authentic tasty. Worth the wait for the hand patted delights.
Family run fast service food spot. Great Breakfast Burrito. Also nice Latino bfast plates like blk beans, huevos, and queso! Very friendly mom and daughter run the show in the am. I've never been at lunch. Closes on the early side. Great spot for people visiting the Balmy St murals.
Convenient to Garfield square. Pupusas were average, but people were nice
Convenient to Garfield square. Pupusas were average, but people were nice
The lady that worked on Sunday October 1 is very rude
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