Salvadoran cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC
7 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"The absolutely best review I could have given this place: an empty plate! Food was that..."
Alex U
"Excellent service. The menu is digital, which was off-putting, but overall a good experience. Patio seating was nice, with sun-umbrellas and WiFi...."
Jackie
"True hole in the wall. I can see why Guy F enjoyed this place. Ordered the empanana player and was not disappointed. My wife and two kids enjoyed..."
Chris East
"Their prices are higher now; whose aren’t? But, this place is still a solid deal on the Hill: one of the last of the affordable and satiating..."
Critical Chris
"The food is so good. Authentic. It has all sorts of great foods to chose from and everything is done right. That's why they were on the food..."
Leavy Peretto
"I truly enjoy this place. I come here often to get the same dish. I grab their 3 carne asada tacos. It’s one of my favorite spots to pick up tacos...."
Meka Comier
"We have been searching for a good pupusa place in the district and THIS. IS. IT. They are fresh and flavorful and I wish I had room to eat more..."
Karlee Shuldberg
"We were starving when we stumbled into this little joint! They had vegetarian and dairy intolerant friendly options. The prices are super low for the..."
A. Kobrina
"Absolutely yes! As someone who's allergic to cayenne and anything with heat, this place was phenomenal! I ordered twice! Delicious and..."
Breanna Ellison
"Small non descript place. Good was great and the smells made your appetite grow while waiting. The had digital menus on screens that flipped too..."
"I'm a pupusa fanatic and this place does not disappoint. Small footprint, local patrons, good food, inexpensive. What more could you..."
Jack Lipton
"Delicious food, the best salvadorean food i've tried in Washington DC! I loved the pupusas and the dessert..."
Vania Montaño Riquelme
"Amazing Salvadoran food. They have Pilseners, pupusas and yuca con chicharrón, what else do you need in this world? Best place in the whole..."
Ileana Marroquín
"Everything that we order was really good, the price is a litle high but worth..."
Melissa Rosales
"Delicious food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Soccer on..."
Jean Shannon
"Our first time here and we loved the pupusas! We’ll come back..."
Alma R. Ulicny
"They are the..."
Azalea Blandón
"Pupusas! Great food at affordable prices. Can't wait to..."
Amber Willsun
"Delicious! We came here for a quick bite and everything was pretty yummy. They have natural juices as well those were pretty good. The place is small..."
Cindy Pimentel
"I had never tried Salvadoran food until El Rinconcito and it blew me away. This place is an underrated gem. Spinach and squash pupusas were very..."
Mahi Mukati
"Awesome Salvadoran food. Very home style, everything was fresh and made in house.
The pupusas was my favorite. You can taste how fresh the tortilla..."
Sameet Sapra
"What a lovely experience! We rode our bikes from DuPont Circle to the restaurant for dinner and walked into a quaint space with a welcoming staff...."
Tessa Goth Rudolphy
"This place is a gem for mexican food. And their food is very very satisfying. We had platter and papusas. Everything was so very flavorful and..."
Dharmisha Mistry
"This place is a gem hidden on 11th St. NW. The pollo y queso pupusas are delicioso! That chimichanga though, OMG! 😋🤤😋 I ate that platter in..."
Queen Ampleness
"When I lived in dc I order from this restaurant a lot, and my go to dish was either sopa de res or the seafood soup. For someone who love soup their..."
Shawn LP
"El Rinconcito appears to have a loyal local following, and with good reason. For lunch I had the chicharrones fritos ($17.55, tax included) which I..."
Augusto Paulino
"Great food and friendly folks. Nice authentic dishes with rich flavors. Popular with local Hispanic crowd which is a major plus. Staff are friendly..."
Paul Chan
"Nice little spot for great Salvadoran food. Great service, even better food. Definitely worth it. Every time I come to DC I make a stop..."
The Bake Up Podcast
"Absolutely delicious pupusas for a great price. Definitely get the revueltas! The person I was dining with ordered the tamales de elote, which she..."
Lauren Fellers
"El Rinconcito Cafe (translating to "The Little Corner Cafe") is a small Salvadorian restaurant that provides a breath of fresh (tasty) air to the..."
"My first foray into Salvadoran food and I wasn't disappointed. Reasonably priced items , lots of options in the menu and delicious..."
Jishu Kinkar Medhi
"What a great hole in the wall! It was so cold and we were looking for something warm, and we saw that they served soup and that it was relatively..."
Christopher Lew
"Food is very tasty. I had the beef chimichanga and I thought it was pretty good. Also the pricing is very reasonable. The platter for chimichanga was..."
Asif Rehmani
"Nobody does Salvadoran food like they do at El Riconcito Cafe. I first found out about this place from my boyfriend and his coworker who had been..."
"Do the easy things right, and the rest will come. Had this place recommended to me by some friends and ended up in the neighborhood so I had to try..."
Ben “Order Up”
"I checked this place out this past weekend for the first time. I had the trio tacos. They were amazing. The drinks were strong. The servers took care..."
Damon Fox
"So my first time here with my friend the food was good the drinks were even better. Definitely will be..."
Carter's Reviews CCMG
"Another neighborhood staple of Barracks Row for years. Their food hasn't changed over the years. It's consistently a good choice for your fix. The..."
goklt
"This was a quick trip from the office for lunch... the staff was friendly, and the food was delicious! I ordered the shrimp, chicken and steak..."
Angie Ang
"The BEST restaurant experience we’ve had in a while. The food is amazing. The service was on point. And for the price ?? We couldn’t believe the..."
Sam D
"sizzling fajitas well seasoned and tender. the house margarita hits hard. The popusas are great appetizer. I'm from Texas and this food competes very..."
Mike Santos
"Came in at 3pm. Ladies were warm and welcoming. Atmosphere is just right. Jose’s Special was 11/10 presentation portion quality and..."
Alex Martin
"I was treated like a king there. Owners and staff were extremely attentive. Food was great. I recommend you try their legendary Sopa de..."
Luis Garcia
"This place was so cute and friendly! The food was outstanding! I had pupusas and guacamole plus a margarita and everything was delicious! I would..."
Yelitza Maldonado
"I went to Las Placitas during a food tour. This is one of the oldest restaurants of eighth Street. They is such a homey vibe you feel as soon as you..."
Mark Orebiyi
"What a wonderful find! I was walking back from a hike and found this place. Super nice service and delicious food! I ordered chicken nachos and..."
C F
"Food was exceptional. Great portions. Did not skimp. Quality ingredients. Unfortunately missed an entree for our delivery so s service start..."
Jack Brown
"The food here was good. I was very happy with my portion size. The service was pretty good. They have outdoor seating so on a nice day sitting out..."
Dondré
"Dropped in here for a quick lunch and was met with a friendly server and great prices. The food was just what we expected and satisfied the entire..."
Ukvayat Hanak
"Food and drinks are soo good. Service was fast and friendly. Can not wait to try more items on the menu and great portions too! Food was so good it..."
Tonesa Snowden
"This restaurant has been taking care of us since my 33 yr old daughter was a few months old. Don't expect perfect service, think people and family...."
"I went late on a Wednesday with colleagues after getting into DC. Cozy Salvadorian -Mexican spot for snacks. I ordered the Pollo al Cilantro and..."
Aaron Phillips
"I'm a Veggie Foodie visiting from PHX, AZ.
This is hands down the BEST Salvadorian Restaurant I've ever experienced. Great service, the food was..."
Jaime Morales
"You can't got wrong with the pupusas, the bean & cheese, chorizo & cheese, and pork & cheese are my go-to choices. I've also had the fajitas a couple..."
Patrick Brophy
"Been here a few times but more recently for brunch. They had a paddy’s day special with a green (spinach) pupusa. It was really good along with..."
Rosie HK
"Staff was friendly and all smiles. Food was amazing and the drink was delicious, I couldn't stop sipping on..."
Fionna North
"Great vegan options. I got 3 pupusas that were delicious, albeit on the softer side than my liking. It did take time to find the server for our check..."
Marginal Man
"It's been said,, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." If this statement showed up in the form of people it would..."
Roberta S White
"Good Guacamole, Delicious Pupusas and some excellent fried plantains. The food here really is very, very good. If you haven't been, you should go...."
Dev Sodagar
"Get the puposas!!!
This hidden gem was delicious! They have plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. We sat outside and had a great time! They do accept..."
Misha Averill
"We've been coming here on and off for nearly a decade. It's a small and intimate restaurant. Chips and salsa upon arrival. I highly recommend the..."
Leah Gonzalez
"Great pupusas and horchata. And a comfortable, laid back atmosphere...."
Phil Hurley SJ
"Best spot for pupusas by far! Family owned for 40 years! I love their vegan options too with jackfruit and mushrooms. Highly..."
Rosy Khalife
"( Special Edition) (Brand New Episode) Spanish Central Foundation. One great place for a dine in pleasure that cuisine is great to be in the awesome..."
Captain National Express
"We had Mother's day brunch during DC Vegetarian week and IN LOVE with the food and drinks. Outdoor sitting in their parking lot with the heaters on..."
"I went late on a Wednesday with colleagues after getting into DC. Cozy Salvadorian -Mexican spot for snacks. I ordered the Pollo al Cilantro and..."
Aaron Phillips
"I'm a Veggie Foodie visiting from PHX, AZ.
This is hands down the BEST Salvadorian Restaurant I've ever experienced. Great service, the food was..."
Jaime Morales
"You can't got wrong with the pupusas, the bean & cheese, chorizo & cheese, and pork & cheese are my go-to choices. I've also had the fajitas a couple..."
Patrick Brophy
"Been here a few times but more recently for brunch. They had a paddy’s day special with a green (spinach) pupusa. It was really good along with..."
Rosie HK
"Staff was friendly and all smiles. Food was amazing and the drink was delicious, I couldn't stop sipping on..."
Fionna North
"Great vegan options. I got 3 pupusas that were delicious, albeit on the softer side than my liking. It did take time to find the server for our check..."
Marginal Man
"It's been said,, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." If this statement showed up in the form of people it would..."
Roberta S White
"Good Guacamole, Delicious Pupusas and some excellent fried plantains. The food here really is very, very good. If you haven't been, you should go...."
Dev Sodagar
"Get the puposas!!!
This hidden gem was delicious! They have plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. We sat outside and had a great time! They do accept..."
Misha Averill
"We've been coming here on and off for nearly a decade. It's a small and intimate restaurant. Chips and salsa upon arrival. I highly recommend the..."
Leah Gonzalez
"Great pupusas and horchata. And a comfortable, laid back atmosphere...."
Phil Hurley SJ
"Best spot for pupusas by far! Family owned for 40 years! I love their vegan options too with jackfruit and mushrooms. Highly..."
Rosy Khalife
"( Special Edition) (Brand New Episode) Spanish Central Foundation. One great place for a dine in pleasure that cuisine is great to be in the awesome..."
Captain National Express
"We had Mother's day brunch during DC Vegetarian week and IN LOVE with the food and drinks. Outdoor sitting in their parking lot with the heaters on..."
"I always get the Chilean beef. It's got such a depth of flavor and the size is nothing to scoff..."
Lucia Theresa
"So good! I would Definitely recommend this..."
Touron Clayton
"This is the only thing I miss about D.C. since having moved. Every flavor is so delicious and the crust is not too thick and not oily and also..."
Alanna McAdam
"Great food at an excellent price. Will definitely come again. Turkey and spring onion empanada was..."
Gina Terkla Larrow
"I've enjoyed Julia's for over 20 years! It is the best thing about staying up late in DC!!! We go far out of our way to eat..."
Jason Good
"The salteñas are excellent and the pear pockets are to die for!
I wish they had a location in..."
Eduardo Roy Ferrero
"The Chilean empanada tastes Better than the ones I’ve tried at home..."
Fernanda Larrea
"Empanadas from Argentina yummy. Authentic food from..."
Manny Figueroa
"These things were amazing!!!! With two other people we managed to try then all. You can't go..."
Chris Griffin
"Very good spot for ready-to-go empanadas. We tried the spinach, chicken, beef, and Jamaica style. All good, but the chicken saltenas were our..."
Eric Borlaug
"Julia’s Empanadas focuses on empanadas and offers a wide selection of fresh offerings. Their focus on empanadas is used more broadly, so you’ll..."
Ryan McGorty
"Empanadas were piping hot and very delicious. I had chorizo and Chilean beef which were both good. They are quite big so two is enough for a meal...."
Matthew Gehrlein
"Easily the best empanadas I’ve ever had. Cannot recommend enough. A must when in..."
Jacob Wecht
"writing this as i eat my steak empanada, sooo yummy!!! francisco and andrea are so sweet 🤍🤍 he even gave me a free dessert empanada to try..."
Kristen Simon
"$8 for one empanada is rather expensive $6 would have been a fair price I would have bought 2, they rather make $8 than $12 or more..."
CICHLID STRAIN HUNTER
"Freshly baked, sumptuous empanadas. Absolutely delicious and worth a stop if you’re in the..."
Richard Little
"Great empanadas. Tiny place. Take away only. I’ll be..."
Lucky Loncar
"If you're drunk and hungry at 2am this is your place! Sooo good! I recommend it sober..."
Arlan Arthur
"Tasty tasty tasty! The most delicious empanadas I've had, easy! Try the Jamaican empanada! You're..."
Hakan T
"Cashier hilarious and so sweet! Empanadas are delicious and huge!! Average person only needs one, great prices as..."
Brooke Smith
"DC still has hole in the wall institutions, and Julia's empanadas is one of them. For lunch or after late night, this place is where to..."
Keith Mulvin
"Taste: 4/5. In my professional empanada experience, the style and makeup of empanadas vary widely. I only purchased 1 empanada (a salteña) as a..."
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