At Restaurante Salvadoreño, located at 4650 La Sierra Ave in Riverside, CA, diners are treated to an authentic Salvadoran culinary experience that resonates with the rich flavors of El Salvador. This beloved eatery has quickly garnered rave reviews from customers like Francisco Reyes and Jonathan Diaz, who praise the restaurant's standout dish: pupusas. These delicious stuffed tortillas are hailed as the best in the area, capturing the true essence of Salvadoran cuisine. The menu highlights include not only the pupusas but also the Salvadoran sampler, which offers a delightful array of traditional dishes like tamales and yuca frita with chicharrón. Visitors have noted the authentic taste and freshness, making every bite a nostalgic journey back to Salvadoran roots. Coupled with the warm and friendly service mentioned by long-time patrons, Restaurante Salvadoreño ensures that every visit feels special. Drinks such as the refreshing Horchata and the popular Agua De Frutas add to the experience, making it an ideal spot for family outings and gatherings. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Riverside, make sure to stop by this gem for a fulfilling and flavorful escape into Salvadoran culture. The warmth of the food and the welcoming spirit of the staff combine to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Usually has a wait
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Restaurante Salvadoreño
Francisco Reyes
May 31,2025
Exelente food, good taste Good service I recommend pupusas, the best
Elmer Cruz
May 21,2025
I needed tamales and other dishes at the last minute and they were able to provide me with everything I needed on Noche Buena. The food tasted authentic. I will recommend this place to everyone.
Jonathan Diaz
May 18,2025
Best Pupusas I had here in the US. Tastes exactly like I'm in El Salvador eating pupusas!! Highly recommend!!! ...
Kenya Alvarez
Apr 29,2025
The best we have being in riverside for 25 yrs and this place it’s always clean, customer service always on point.
Mireya R Lopez
Apr 19,2025
The BEST pupusas in the IE! Always fresh and delicious. The staff are also friendly and always greet you with a smile. I don't go any where else! My favorite are the revueltas! ...
Luis Pena
Mar 23,2025
The pupusas are the best in the area. I love their weekly lunch special.
Alice Vera
Mar 20,2025
The first time we came by was only to get horchata, they ended up giving us two free pupusas for the wait because they were preparing fresh horchata. The ladies are very kind and genuine, we came back a week later for breakfast and as expected it was delicious and a decent price for 3 people. my family and I are very picky with salvadoran food however I would definitely recommend coming here.
Francia C
Feb 11,2025
The food is definitely worth every penny . I read numerous cooments on "how bad is the service" or "the food is pricey." Well, 2023, what's not pricey? Today, 09/21/2023, was my husband's and I 1st time dining there. Let me tell you that the ladies/cooks and cashier are very well mannered, very friendly. (I guess it's how you treat people. They will treat you back) we waited no more than 20 mins for the order of 4 pupusas revueltas, a plate of bistec encebollado, and a coffee. My main credit is on how they are experts on making pupusas with harina de arroz (rice flour! excellent job, ladies) the regular pupusas revueltas are delish because they use real and fresh beans (frijoles Salvadorenos de seda) the steak flavor was tender, soft and sauce in it... uuuuff yums !!! Kudos to the owner and staff for taking their time on making the ingredients fresh and original. **Not like many other "restaurants " they use canned beans!!** Definitely, prices are worth the flavor, and I /we recommend this restaurant You will not be disappointed #salvadorean #food
Reviews For Restaurante Salvadoreño