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El Salvador Restaurant

Salvadoran · San Francisco

4.0 · 201 reviews Google
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About El Salvador Restaurant

At El Salvador Restaurant, we're proud to serve up a taste of home with our generous portions of authentic Salvadoran cuisine. Just like you've come to expect from us, we dish out delicious pupusas that have become a staple in this city. Our small, no-frills space may not look like much, but it's wh...

At El Salvador Restaurant, we're proud to serve up a taste of home with our generous portions of authentic Salvadoran cuisine. Just like you've come to expect from us, we dish out delicious pupusas that have become a staple in this city. Our small, no-frills space may not look like much, but it's where the warmth and love of our community comes alive. We're thrilled to share with you the same flavors and traditions that bring people together back home - from our freshly made tortillas to our lively atmosphere that makes everyone feel at ease, we invite you to experience a taste of El Salvador in the heart of San Francisco.

What Customers Say About El Salvador Restaurant

El Salvador Restaurant is known for its fresh, warm pupusas and friendly staff, creating a Salvadoran experience. Many praise the handmade tortillas and the cleanliness. Negative reviews mention slow service, price discrepancies, and occasional rude service.

Popular Dishes

pupusas (11) horchata fried chicken with rice and beans deep fried tilapia Huevos Rancheros chicarrón and yuca fish soup

Best For

Casual Locals Brunch

Tip: The pupusas are a must-try, often described as warm, fresh, and served to perfection. Be mindful of potential price discrepancies between the menu and the actual charge.

Features

📶 WiFi 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

Congregation B'nai David
Heritage
A 257m

Congregation B'nai David

sinagoga

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Clarion Alley
A 292m

Clarion Alley

atracción turística

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Mission Playground
A 308m

Mission Playground

parque

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Folsom Playground
A 512m

Folsom Playground

parque

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Redstone Building
A 546m

Redstone Building

edificio

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Second Church of Christ, Scientist
A 550m

Second Church of Christ, Scientist

iglesia

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Explore the area around El Salvador Restaurant

El Salvador Restaurant is located in San Francisco, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Congregation B'nai David (A 257m) — synagogue in San Francisco, California, US (1908–1978) San Francisco Designated Landmark
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church (A 678m) — church building in San Francisco, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • Second Church of Christ, Scientist (A 550m) — church building in San Francisco, California, United States
  • Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco (A 659m) — church building in Mission District, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Mission Playground (A 308m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Folsom Playground (A 512m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Mission Community Recreation Center (A 647m) — park in the United States of America
  • Mission Park (A 684m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Clarion Alley (A 292m) — street in San Francisco
  • Redstone Building (A 546m) — historic landmark in San Francisco, CA

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Frequently asked questions about El Salvador Restaurant

El Salvador Restaurant is located at 2278 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, San Francisco.
Near El Salvador Restaurant you can find points of interest such as Congregation B'nai David, Clarion Alley, Mission Playground, Folsom Playground.
El Salvador Restaurant offers salvadoran cuisine.
El Salvador Restaurant has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
El Salvador Restaurant offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at El Salvador Restaurant based on customer reviews are: pupusas, horchata, fried chicken with rice and beans, deep fried tilapia, Huevos Rancheros.
El Salvador Restaurant is ideal for casual dining, locals, brunch.
El Salvador Restaurant is known for its fresh, warm pupusas and friendly staff, creating a Salvadoran experience. Many praise the handmade tortillas and the cleanliness. Negative reviews mention slow service, price discrepancies, and occasional rude service.
The pupusas are a must-try, often described as warm, fresh, and served to perfection. Be mindful of potential price discrepancies between the menu and the actual charge.
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El Salvador Restaurant San Francisco Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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David Cusguen

Went today for lunch and had an amazing experience… I was craving pupusas 🫓 badly, ended up getting it plus another plate with chicarrón and yuca and it was fire! First time I try a salvadorian plate that blew my mind and taste. Bathroom was clean, atmosphere was great! Also attention was amazing! Very kind and always checking on you! Loved this place! Definitely coming back!

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Jeremiah Castro

Just wow...totally came here by chance while on my little break from work. Food was fresh and super hot (temperature wise) and the service was very nice. Although the server couldn't speak English she was very courteous when we spoke in Spanish...just look at the yummy Huevos Rancheros I got!!!

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Andy Z

Tasty food in a very clean and friendly environment. Really like the deep fried tilapia and the various pupusas.

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J Eugene Banks

I think it's a great little restaurant the employees there are nice the owner is great I think the prices are good for the neighborhood no different from other restaurants I used to go there three times two to three times a week

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Fireberrytech

Content stomach, food made fresh to order. Simple family restaurant. Usually packed, sorry for empty plate shows how good it is!

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Marcus Laube

Great pupusas; reminded me of being in El Salvador!

David Cusguen
David Cusguen

Went today for lunch and had an amazing experience… I was craving pupusas 🫓 badly, ended up getting it plus another plate with chicarrón and yuca and it was fire! First time I try a salvadorian plate that blew my mind and taste. Bathroom was clean, atmosphere was great! Also attention was amazing! Very kind and always checking on you! Loved this place! Definitely coming back!

Jeremiah Castro
Jeremiah Castro

Just wow...totally came here by chance while on my little break from work. Food was fresh and super hot (temperature wise) and the service was very nice. Although the server couldn't speak English she was very courteous when we spoke in Spanish...just look at the yummy Huevos Rancheros I got!!!

Andy Z
Andy Z

Tasty food in a very clean and friendly environment. Really like the deep fried tilapia and the various pupusas.

J Eugene Banks
J Eugene Banks

I think it's a great little restaurant the employees there are nice the owner is great I think the prices are good for the neighborhood no different from other restaurants I used to go there three times two to three times a week

Fireberrytech
Fireberrytech

Content stomach, food made fresh to order. Simple family restaurant. Usually packed, sorry for empty plate shows how good it is!

Marcus Laube
Marcus Laube

Great pupusas; reminded me of being in El Salvador!

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Aaron E

Wonderful staff. Amazing papusas. Very friendly and clean restaurant

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Rogelio Rodarte

I had for brunch pupusas revueltas with horchata and tamarindo. And everything tasted really good. The pupusas and tortillas are hand made at the moment. I also had a fried chicken with rice and beans, and they didn’t disappoint me, everything exquisite! A really good experiencia for my first time having food from El Salvador. Note: the service is really kind.

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Karly

It’s been a while since I’ve eaten here but everytime I do the pupusas are warm, fresh and served to perfection. You won’t be disappointed.

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S E

Excellent food I didn't take pictures because I inhaled everything. Friendly staff, big clean accessibility friendly bathroom.

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aja monet

This is my go-to place for breakfast anytime during the day the eggs are cooked to perfection all of the staff mostly speak Spanish I'm very limited on my Spanish but we work it on through and the staff is wonderfuland there's this older lady I don't know if she's the owner or the manager I met her somewhere else and she was telling me about the restaurant and I live right around the block from the restaurant so whenever I have a chance I always go

Aaron E
Aaron E

Wonderful staff. Amazing papusas. Very friendly and clean restaurant

S E
S E

Excellent food I didn't take pictures because I inhaled everything. Friendly staff, big clean accessibility friendly bathroom.

Karly
Karly

It’s been a while since I’ve eaten here but everytime I do the pupusas are warm, fresh and served to perfection. You won’t be disappointed.

Rogelio Rodarte
Rogelio Rodarte

I had for brunch pupusas revueltas with horchata and tamarindo. And everything tasted really good. The pupusas and tortillas are hand made at the moment. I also had a fried chicken with rice and beans, and they didn’t disappoint me, everything exquisite! A really good experiencia for my first time having food from El Salvador. Note: the service is really kind.

aja monet
aja monet

This is my go-to place for breakfast anytime during the day the eggs are cooked to perfection all of the staff mostly speak Spanish I'm very limited on my Spanish but we work it on through and the staff is wonderfuland there's this older lady I don't know if she's the owner or the manager I met her somewhere else and she was telling me about the restaurant and I live right around the block from the restaurant so whenever I have a chance I always go

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Steven Straus

The fish soup I ate here for lunch was so good. My only problem was that the fish had a lot of bones 🦴 in it. It was still good though. The service was also friendly and the ambiance of the place was quite cute too. I very much recommend that restaurant. I give them 4 stars ⭐️

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Mariajosé Alcantara

Pupusas were super cheesy delicious! The revuelta is just cheese and chicharrón, no frijol so I was a little bummed. Horchata was nice and sweet.

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Kurt Gusinow

The pupusas were really good. For me, the curtido was lacking that vinegar bite.

Steven Straus
Steven Straus

The fish soup I ate here for lunch was so good. My only problem was that the fish had a lot of bones 🦴 in it. It was still good though. The service was also friendly and the ambiance of the place was quite cute too. I very much recommend that restaurant. I give them 4 stars ⭐️

Mariajosé Alcantara
Mariajosé Alcantara

Pupusas were super cheesy delicious! The revuelta is just cheese and chicharrón, no frijol so I was a little bummed. Horchata was nice and sweet.

Kurt Gusinow
Kurt Gusinow

The pupusas were really good. For me, the curtido was lacking that vinegar bite.

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B. Flores

No frills Salvadoran restaurant. The pupusas were well priced, 2 for $8.40 and filled generously. We also had a sweet corn tamale with creama as an app, pretty tasty.

B. Flores
B. Flores

No frills Salvadoran restaurant. The pupusas were well priced, 2 for $8.40 and filled generously. We also had a sweet corn tamale with creama as an app, pretty tasty.

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Anabelle

Unfortunately, today 7/26/24 I was highly dissatisfied with this restaurants service, it is not the first time they do such unprofessional job. They charge 5 dollars for one little piece of fried dough with banana and on top of that they over charge you and get your orders wrong. Today I ordered 3 orders of 2 pupusas for 9 dollars and I was charged for 3 orders and only given 3 pupusas when I was suppose to receive 6. They constantly do that when it’s almost time to close, but we pay for the food so the least they can do is give us the right amount

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pranav gupta

Their menu says $10 and she charged me $28 and said that's the old price on the menu. Fine! The quantity was so less it was no way near $28. the food taste wasn't that good either. Please don't pay anymore than what the menu says. She's ripping off all first timers to her restaurant.

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Jose Molina

Really bad experience! First time there , I was waiting for 40 minutes, I ask the server how much long I need to wait, she didn't answer and keep walking, them I ask another person finally she said about 20 or 30 more minutes, then I told the server that she was rude and unprofessional and she said just leave if you want and don't eat, so I just paid for my drink and leave !

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Raymundo Antonio Chavez

Terrible experience Overpriced Overrated Poor quality Bad flavor Come on, $8 for 2 pupusas with a regular flavor?? $13 for a small.side of fried beans and a couple of pieces if fried plantains?? I won't be back ever

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Jazmine

Poor service , they took over 3 hours to get my order to me on DoorDash -,-

Jazmine Navarro
Jazmine Navarro

Poor service , they took over 3 hours to get my order to me on DoorDash -,-

Anabelle
Anabelle

Unfortunately, today 7/26/24 I was highly dissatisfied with this restaurants service, it is not the first time they do such unprofessional job. They charge 5 dollars for one little piece of fried dough with banana and on top of that they over charge you and get your orders wrong. Today I ordered 3 orders of 2 pupusas for 9 dollars and I was charged for 3 orders and only given 3 pupusas when I was suppose to receive 6. They constantly do that when it’s almost time to close, but we pay for the food so the least they can do is give us the right amount

Raymundo Antonio Chavez
Raymundo Antonio Chavez

Terrible experience Overpriced Overrated Poor quality Bad flavor Come on, $8 for 2 pupusas with a regular flavor?? $13 for a small.side of fried beans and a couple of pieces if fried plantains?? I won't be back ever

pranav gupta
pranav gupta

Their menu says $10 and she charged me $28 and said that's the old price on the menu. Fine! The quantity was so less it was no way near $28. the food taste wasn't that good either. Please don't pay anymore than what the menu says. She's ripping off all first timers to her restaurant.

Jose Molina
Jose Molina

Really bad experience! First time there , I was waiting for 40 minutes, I ask the server how much long I need to wait, she didn't answer and keep walking, them I ask another person finally she said about 20 or 30 more minutes, then I told the server that she was rude and unprofessional and she said just leave if you want and don't eat, so I just paid for my drink and leave !

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Good Rating
4.0/5 stars
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Many Reviews
201 reviews
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Moderate Price
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salvadoran
Cuisine type

Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

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Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
Closed
Rating
4.0/5
💬 Reviews
201
💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 415-864-6668
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📶 Free WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

Congregation B'nai David Heritage

synagogue in San Francisco, California, US (1908–1978)

A 257m
Clarion Alley

street in San Francisco

A 292m
Mission Playground

park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

A 308m
Folsom Playground

park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

A 512m
Redstone Building

historic landmark in San Francisco, CA

A 546m
Second Church of Christ, Scientist

church building in San Francisco, California, United States

A 550m
Mission Community Recreation Center

park in the United States of America

A 647m
Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco

church building in Mission District, United States of America

A 659m
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