San Salvador
About San Salvador
San Salvador, located in Phoenix, AZ, is a celebrated culinary gem specializing in authentic Central American fare, particularly known for its mouthwatering pupusas. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and rich flavors, highlighting the fluffy, savory creations crafted with care. While the restaurant operates on a cash-only basis and may experience longer wait times, the quality of food, including well-seasoned tamales and flavorful cosido beef soup, makes it worth the wait. The warm, inviting atmosphere and dedicated staff enhance the dining experience, making San Salvador a must-visit for anyone craving genuine, homemade Salvadorean cuisine.
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I like their pupusas a lot, they are big, delicious and good price, and that will be the reason why they are always busy, and it takes kinda long for they to give the food, so when I go to eat in here I always keep it on mind, but it is worth it the wait..
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Best pupusas in Phoenix! Pupusas as are my very favorite central American dish, I make the very well myself, I was taught some tricks by some kind Salvadoreños, but even my pupusas aren’t as good as these! I’ve had some the size of dinner plates and some as small as silver dollar hotcakes, these ones are about the size of a hotcake, and pretty thick, but not doughy in any way! It’s almost like they are slightly leavened they are so fluffy and delicious I could eat 30 in one sighting . So savory and well seasoned and not the least bit oily or greasy! I had a cheese one which was immaculate, and the chicharron and cheese was excellent as well. I only wish they had a chicken one as well. The tamales are good and the platano plate as well. These ladies know what they are doing! The only thing I wasn’t used to was their salsa is more watery and non-tomato based like I’m used to with salsa roja, but the curtido was on point, and the empanada de platano was a nice treat after dinner. Highly recommended!
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Really delicious and flavorful food!! You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! I had the cosido beef soup. The staff is amazing and the prices are great! I recommend you try the food at San Salvador in the desert sky mall
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Food is ok, service is 3 starts, because kitchen didn't want to add to an order saying it was close to closed time. It was on a Thursday around 830p, google said it closes at 9p!
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We come from California and have tried many spots here trying to find similar places to what we are used to. This place has the best pupusas by far! Very authentic and so fresh...there is a little wait time as they make them as you order....we usually order by phone.
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The food is good but, there is no justification for having to wait an hour for a couple of Pupusas. The tamales are ready made also so, again, no reason for the wait. I no longer bother with ordering over the phone also because both times, my order was somehow not taken. I rate this place a 3 because the food really is good but come on, hire more staff or learn to move around orders to minimize the amount of people waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the most popular dishes at San Salvador?
The pupusas are highly recommended by customers as they are big, delicious, and authentic. Other popular items include the tamales and cosido beef soup.
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Do I need a reservation to dine at San Salvador?
Reservations are accepted, but many guests also enjoy walk-in dining. It can get busy, especially during peak hours.
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Can I take my food to-go?
Yes, San Salvador offers takeout options, making it easy for you to enjoy their food anywhere.
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What is the atmosphere like at San Salvador?
The restaurant has a casual and cozy atmosphere, perfect for solo dining or groups, making it a great place for both tourists and locals.
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Is parking available at San Salvador?
There is free parking available, including wheelchair accessible parking lots.
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I LOVE THIS PLACE! I don’t ever order Pupusas from anywhere else. They are a little slow so what I do is call ahead and place my order through the phone. They are cash only which is a bummer but that doesn’t stop me from ordering. My family and I can eat Pupusas every day and not get tired. Truly recommend!