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Salvadoran · Van Nuys

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About La Fonda de Don Cuper

Located in Van Nuys, La Fonda de Don Cuper offers an authentic Salvadoran dining experience that stands out for its delicious and flavorful cuisine. Guests rave about their signature pupusas, fried yucca, chicharron, and fresh guacamole, all served hot with exceptional timing. The warm atmosphere fe...

Located in Van Nuys, La Fonda de Don Cuper offers an authentic Salvadoran dining experience that stands out for its delicious and flavorful cuisine. Guests rave about their signature pupusas, fried yucca, chicharron, and fresh guacamole, all served hot with exceptional timing. The warm atmosphere features live music and karaoke nights on weekends, creating a lively party vibe perfect for groups or solo diners. With a dedicated sports bar section, ample roomy seating, and convenient delivery options, the restaurant delivers both fast service and genuine hospitality. Whether enjoying breakfast lunch or dinner, this hidden gem invites everyone to savor local specialties in a friendly, accessible environment that truly feels like home.

What Customers Say About La Fonda de Don Cuper

La Fonda de Don Cuper is known for its Salvadoran cuisine, especially the pupusas. Customers rave about the live entertainment (karaoke) on weekends and the friendly staff. Some reviewers mention slow service and pricing inconsistencies.

Popular Dishes

pupusas (7) chicharron guacamole and chips fried yucca atol de elote bistec with onions chicken soup

Best For

Families Groups Locals Late Night Casual

Tip: Visit on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night for karaoke and live entertainment. Be aware that the restaurant can get busy, potentially leading to slower service.

Features

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

What to see nearby

St. Elizabeth Church and School
A 393m

St. Elizabeth Church and School

iglesia

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Van Nuys Recreation Area
A 445m

Van Nuys Recreation Area

parque

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The Church on the Way
A 835m

The Church on the Way

iglesia

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Van Nuys Branch
Heritage
A 994m

Van Nuys Branch

biblioteca

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Explore the area around La Fonda de Don Cuper

La Fonda de Don Cuper is located in Van Nuys, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Van Nuys Branch (A 994m) — public library in Van Nuys, California, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • St. Elizabeth Church and School (A 393m) — primary school
  • The Church on the Way (A 835m) — church in CA , United States

Parks & Gardens

  • Van Nuys Recreation Area (A 445m) — park in the United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about La Fonda de Don Cuper

La Fonda de Don Cuper is located at 14540 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405, Van Nuys.
Near La Fonda de Don Cuper you can find points of interest such as St. Elizabeth Church and School, Van Nuys Recreation Area, The Church on the Way, Van Nuys Branch.
La Fonda de Don Cuper offers salvadoran cuisine.
La Fonda de Don Cuper has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
La Fonda de Don Cuper offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at La Fonda de Don Cuper based on customer reviews are: pupusas, chicharron, guacamole and chips, fried yucca, atol de elote.
La Fonda de Don Cuper is ideal for families, groups, locals, late night, casual dining.
La Fonda de Don Cuper is known for its Salvadoran cuisine, especially the pupusas. Customers rave about the live entertainment (karaoke) on weekends and the friendly staff. Some reviewers mention slow service and pricing inconsistencies.
Visit on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night for karaoke and live entertainment. Be aware that the restaurant can get busy, potentially leading to slower service.
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La Fonda de Don Cuper Van Nuys Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Margarete Raschka

Omg, I had rice pupusas today with cheese and jalapeño, there where soo good. Service is super fast and friendly. They have also traditional beer from El Salvador.

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Susana Perez

Love the karaoke nights. Food is excellent. A nice chage from your old school salvi restaurants. The management is great. Waitresses are super friendly. It's nice and roomy. Love it

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I R

A hidden gem. Excellent authentic Salvadoran cuisine. We were served by Karen, she was great. Food came out hot and good timing. Highly recommend. The atol de elote served in a cutuco de morro was delicious.

Margarete Raschka
Margarete Raschka

Omg, I had rice pupusas today with cheese and jalapeño, there where soo good. Service is super fast and friendly. They have also traditional beer from El Salvador.

I R
I R

A hidden gem. Excellent authentic Salvadoran cuisine. We were served by Karen, she was great. Food came out hot and good timing. Highly recommend. The atol de elote served in a cutuco de morro was delicious.

Susana Perez
Susana Perez

Love the karaoke nights. Food is excellent. A nice chage from your old school salvi restaurants. The management is great. Waitresses are super friendly. It's nice and roomy. Love it

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Wil Gutierrez

One of the Best Latin Restaurant in the Valley! Cool, tasty & convenient spot; popular dishes, sport bar section, roomy areas, free parking & music party/dance entertainment on weekends!!

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Chuy lomeli

WOW, defenitly one of the best pupusas I have tasted in a very long time. Recommend it if you are in town or around the area. Only thing is they don't have panes con polls. But I can live with that.

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Miguel Vasquez

One of the best places for salvi food. Pupusas are delicious. Try their guacamole and chips.. also their fried yucca and chicharron are bomb. Live entertainment on Fridays and the owners treat you like family. The staff is great with the kids and the atmosphere is very cozy.

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Quality Controller

The food is good , but they need to work on customer service. Before the owners used to be there attending the restaurant now it's a tinted blonde haired. Which acts as if she's the owner.

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leslie ladd

Amazing delicious food. Clean home style food.beautifully plated We’ll come back again very soon !!!!

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Emma Angel

Hi there! Last night was fun, as a costumer I feel the judges of the karaoke event were fair with the winner 🏅. Food was delicious service was fast, I really enjoyed it. I recommend 💯

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Susan Pilat

My friend brought me to this wonderful salvadorians restaurant. Had never had this food before. We tried several things and they were very delicious and not too greasy. I have since then brought others here and I highly recommend the food. This place is clean inside, it is not very large and they also have a public restroom to use. With small parking lot in front.

Emma Angel
Emma Angel

Hi there! Last night was fun, as a costumer I feel the judges of the karaoke event were fair with the winner 🏅. Food was delicious service was fast, I really enjoyed it. I recommend 💯

DON REY
DON REY

Great place on friday saturday and sunday night they have karaoke

Wil Gutierrez
Wil Gutierrez

One of the Best Latin Restaurant in the Valley! Cool, tasty & convenient spot; popular dishes, sport bar section, roomy areas, free parking & music party/dance entertainment on weekends!!

Chuy lomeli
Chuy lomeli

WOW, defenitly one of the best pupusas I have tasted in a very long time. Recommend it if you are in town or around the area. Only thing is they don't have panes con polls. But I can live with that.

Susan Pilat
Susan Pilat

My friend brought me to this wonderful salvadorians restaurant. Had never had this food before. We tried several things and they were very delicious and not too greasy. I have since then brought others here and I highly recommend the food. This place is clean inside, it is not very large and they also have a public restroom to use. With small parking lot in front.

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T T

The food is good , but they need to work on customer service. Before the owners used to be there attending the restaurant now it's a tinted blonde haired. Which acts as if she's the owner.

Miguel Vasquez
Miguel Vasquez

One of the best places for salvi food. Pupusas are delicious. Try their guacamole and chips.. also their fried yucca and chicharron are bomb. Live entertainment on Fridays and the owners treat you like family. The staff is great with the kids and the atmosphere is very cozy.

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Dale Reinert

The pupupas and bistec with onions are great. The homemade salsa is totally yummy. Atmosphere is authentic, music box a bit too loud, wait staff kind and helpful. No desserts. This eatery is El Salvadoran, not Mexican. Family-owned and operated.

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YaVonne Bolm

Super casual place. Their pupusas are very good. I had three. One frijoles y queso, one chicharones, and one revuelta. The chicharones was definitely my favorite. Glad I tried it and will definitely be grabbing lunch there again. I'd recommend it as a casual local spot.

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Connie Cobb

Food is very good and atmosphere is nice. Would recommend it. The only thing that I would like to see improve ist they gave me a bill without itemizing what each things cost or even taxes.

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Pat Frey

We love this restaurant. It is a secret surprise in the neighborhood with family friendly environment and great food. Their pupusas are wonderful and the chicken soup is the best. On the weekends they have live music and the interior is just fun. Check it out. Fun place to go. Good family neighborhood restaurant to support.

Connie Cobb
Connie Cobb

Food is very good and atmosphere is nice. Would recommend it. The only thing that I would like to see improve ist they gave me a bill without itemizing what each things cost or even taxes.

YaVonne Bolm
YaVonne Bolm

Super casual place. Their pupusas are very good. I had three. One frijoles y queso, one chicharones, and one revuelta. The chicharones was definitely my favorite. Glad I tried it and will definitely be grabbing lunch there again. I'd recommend it as a casual local spot.

Dale Reinert
Dale Reinert

The pupupas and bistec with onions are great. The homemade salsa is totally yummy. Atmosphere is authentic, music box a bit too loud, wait staff kind and helpful. No desserts. This eatery is El Salvadoran, not Mexican. Family-owned and operated.

Pat Frey
Pat Frey

We love this restaurant. It is a secret surprise in the neighborhood with family friendly environment and great food. Their pupusas are wonderful and the chicken soup is the best. On the weekends they have live music and the interior is just fun. Check it out. Fun place to go. Good family neighborhood restaurant to support.

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Karina Perez

The food is ok.waitres is nice, it was a little bit pricey and they took almost 45 minutes to bring our plates. Place is ok and it has parking in the back. I like the loroco pupusas and ayote it had a lot of it. I will go back for that but call in advance.

Karina Perez
Karina Perez

The food is ok.waitres is nice, it was a little bit pricey and they took almost 45 minutes to bring our plates. Place is ok and it has parking in the back. I like the loroco pupusas and ayote it had a lot of it. I will go back for that but call in advance.

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Adrian Portillo

Bad service they only have one girl giving service to all the tables , I went there and I spent long time for them to come to get my order, for my food and for the bill, it’s a place to drink alcohol and play some karaoke but not food diner or breakfast because they’re taking too long , the price is no reasonable for the food and wait time , they don’t have parking .

Adrian Portillo
Adrian Portillo

Bad service they only have one girl giving service to all the tables , I went there and I spent long time for them to come to get my order, for my food and for the bill, it’s a place to drink alcohol and play some karaoke but not food diner or breakfast because they’re taking too long , the price is no reasonable for the food and wait time , they don’t have parking .

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Amarely Monroy

Going to La Fonda De Don Cuper services where okay, la pupusas and la salsa was okay no flavor tasteless. Disappointed with the servers as not only was are order wrong going out with my friend to catch up like old times. We sure were disappointed not only in the food, but Customer Service the waitress show in serving us and food had no flavor

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Diana Freire

The customer service was awful.... called in an order and was told 20 minutes. When I arrived at the time that they had said my order had not been started. No manager response, no apology from the staff and no effort to remedy the situation. The restaurant had 3 other patrons in it.... not busy at all. Do not come here!!!!! Much better food and service at other salvadoreña restaurants!!!!!!

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Ed To

Hey guys , first time in your place. So one small detail broke whole evening. Your menu says that 1 bottle of bear is $6,50, at the end when ask check we found out that the bottle was $15 it was large. Server don’t mention nothing about it and I didn’t found nothing in your menu book. I will dispute $8,5, and this is not big deal for me , but this is big deal for you to lie to customer. And one more tip , you have to print in receipt positions what customer are purchased, this is by law just in case. I hope next customer do not get in the same trouble with prices. Guys and why this door to the kitchen was open all 2 hours what I was in your space?? I am a big supporter of small business , but I never back to support business who can not do good service. Please change something.

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Ana Marie Rosil

The food I order was horrible the pastelitos were filled with pure fat I couldn't even eat them I got sick of my stomach right away. The place is more like a bar not a restaurant less a family restaurant . Will never go or recommend this place to any decent persons . The parking is horrible too.

Ed To
Ed To

Hey guys , first time in your place. So one small detail broke whole evening. Your menu says that 1 bottle of bear is $6,50, at the end when ask check we found out that the bottle was $15 it was large. Server don’t mention nothing about it and I didn’t found nothing in your menu book. I will dispute $8,5, and this is not big deal for me , but this is big deal for you to lie to customer. And one more tip , you have to print in receipt positions what customer are purchased, this is by law just in case. I hope next customer do not get in the same trouble with prices. Guys and why this door to the kitchen was open all 2 hours what I was in your space?? I am a big supporter of small business , but I never back to support business who can not do good service. Please change something.

Ana Marie Rosil
Ana Marie Rosil

The food I order was horrible the pastelitos were filled with pure fat I couldn't even eat them I got sick of my stomach right away. The place is more like a bar not a restaurant less a family restaurant . Will never go or recommend this place to any decent persons . The parking is horrible too.

Amarely Monroy
Amarely Monroy

Going to La Fonda De Don Cuper services where okay, la pupusas and la salsa was okay no flavor tasteless. Disappointed with the servers as not only was are order wrong going out with my friend to catch up like old times. We sure were disappointed not only in the food, but Customer Service the waitress show in serving us and food had no flavor

Diana Freire
Diana Freire

The customer service was awful.... called in an order and was told 20 minutes. When I arrived at the time that they had said my order had not been started. No manager response, no apology from the staff and no effort to remedy the situation. The restaurant had 3 other patrons in it.... not busy at all. Do not come here!!!!! Much better food and service at other salvadoreña restaurants!!!!!!

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Moderate Price
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🥞 Breakfast
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🍾 Dinner
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🥡 Takeout
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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10AM-12AM
Rating
4.2/5
💬 Reviews
287
💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1-3.5 hours here
📞 Phone
+1 818-855-1848
🌐 Website
lafondadedoncuperca.com
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