Pupusita Express
69 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
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Address :
69 S Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047 - Phone (847) 550-5325
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Chai K.
Very friendly and helpful staff. The tamales are great!
(4)Cathy G.
I found Pupusita's quite by accident on Yelp. It is hidden in the back end of a strip mall behind Luke's. The reviews here were fantastic, so I decided to give it a try. I had never even heard of a pupusa but what the heck. I kind of chuckled at their menu at first because they must have felt compelled to present "American" offerings such as Cobb Salads, chicken wings and chicken tenders along with the authentic Central American pupusas and pasteles. OK, so I orderted the wings since they were offered. Well I wasn't chuckling after tasting them, they were actually fantastic. And the Yelp picture of their Cobb Salad looks amazing, I'm going to have to try that too. But the real reason to come here is the pupusas and (especially IMO) pasteles. People really seem to like the tamales, but I can't comment on those since I am just not really a tamale fan. The dinner comes with two mix and match of any of the above mentioned items with delicious homemade beans and rice and a vinegary slaw that complements the heaviness of the other food very well. Everything is made to order, so your take-out order will not be speedy (unless you call in advance), but it will be delicious. One thing I tried that I really didn't care for (and this actually really surprised me) was the guacamole. I expected it to be first rate, but it wasn't good at all IMO. I don't know if they don't sell that much, but it seemed like they saturated the avocado with vinegar or something acidic perhaps to keep it green. I don't know, but it was reminiscent of supermarket guac which is not on my list of fave foods. I won't take away a star, though, I just won't personally order it again. Mmmm, I am stuck at home right now but I would stuff myself with their food right now if I had the chance.
(5)Emily J.
The pupusas and tamales were phenomenal! Can't believe such an authentic place exists in Lake Zurich. This is a must try! Highly recommend both kinds of Horchata and the plantains w/ condensed milk. So different and delicious! We will be eating here again soon.
(5)Jaclyn L.
This place is a hidden gem which might be overlooked due to it's location and lack of knowledge of what the food they served was. Is it Mexican, is it a smoothie bar, or a Greek restaurant? I saw the place open a few months ago and wasn't too sure about the name or what I was getting myself into. I'm glad I finally took the dive and tried out this place. I enjoyed the pupusita dinner and tamales very much. It's a corn flat bread with your choice of two ingredients loaded on the inside. The entree comes with tasty black beans topped with cheese, and a unique jalapeno coleslaw mix on the side. There was a choice to substitute one of the two pupusita's for a tamale or other item on the menu. I chose the cheese and jalapeno pupusita and tamale. I was very surprised how tasty and loaded with flavor this little flat bread was; I'd like to compare it to a quesadilla, but the shell is made of corn. Everything was made fresh to order, so it certainly takes a few minutes for everything to be cooked and ready to go. It felt more like a proper restaurant than a fast food chain in this way. I wouldn't take my date here to sit and eat, but it's certainly something I'd bring home to the family or to the boss in the hopes of a promotion for thinking outside of the box. Overall I felt the food was much lighter and tasted much fresher than other similar cuisine. Maybe a bit more authentic in that they use jalapenos in a lot of their dishes and the overall spice level is a bit higher than other central american themed restaurants in the area. Do yourself a favor and try the place out!
(5)tracy s.
Been wanting to try this restaurant, especially after hearing all the good words when at the Lake Zurich Farmers' Market. We don't do carry out very often but the other night I didn't want to cook and neither Pizza nor Chinese felt right. Remembered about Pupusita Express. Fresh! Great price! Healthy portions! Pupusas with 1/2 cobb salad is a perfect summer meal.
(5)Lisa D.
This is my new favorite restaurant! I plan on stopping by often. The food is so delish & the owner really cares about his customers. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Jennifer S.
Delicious and very fresh! Give it a try. The tamales and pupusas are out of this world! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Glad to have this unique place in Lake Zurich!
(5)Daniel M.
Great hole in the wall ethnic food. It's a great break from Mexican or thai food.
(5)DB A.
Found this neighborhood gem on Yelp, and it might be the best favor Yelp ever did for me. It's a find. Great for lunch ... can't wait to bring Lovely Wife here. Had the tortilla crusted tilapia for lunch the other day. Crunchy, delicious fish, served with rice and beans and a small salad for $9.99, other lunch specials from $5.99. The owner is very helpful and friendly. I will be back . A lot.
(5)Jean D.
Good cheap food. Pure and simple. Not really much else to say other then come and try it for yourself. I suggest either the traditional pupusa or the loroco pupusa.
(5)Henry P.
Just stumbled on this place, who would know its there? I had never had a pupusa. So glad I ventured in to check it out. The food was awesome......all made fresh. I had a tamale that was the biggest, baddest tamale I've ever eaten. Definitely heading back!
(5)Pamela W.
This place is great! My boyfriend and I shared several different Pasteles and Papusas, all was delicious. Everything is homemade and it shows. They should bottle and sell the sauce that comes with the Papusas, its so tasty and compliments the food very well. We can't wait to go back and try some other items. The owner was very gracious and genuine. He checked on us to make sure we were pleased with all (which we were!) Give this place a try, you will not be sorry!
(5)Sam F.
Great service, great food. This is a hidden gem. We went there because my wife eats Gluten Free. They have a large selection of GF friendly items. They also have a very broad offering of other dishes, but we wanted to explore the Salvadoran meals. We will definitely be going back, again and again.
(5)Brenna S.
Delicious & healthy! Great family run business! love local restaurants in LZ!
(5)Harry P.
Tried this place with my wife a few months back. Friendly owner, interesting ingredients. A bit heavy, but definitely worth coming back. Really enjoyed the tamale, though everything was very good.
(4)Jeff S.
After two visits here we've tried a fair sampling of their menu and although the food is quite good (and fresh tasting) I think the solid 5-star reviews set the expectation unrealistically high. For $6 you can get a pair of pupusas with beans and rice (casamiento) and melted shredded cheese on top, and side of a unique pepper slaw. Have tried the pork & cheese (chicharron), jalapeno (rajas), and loroco (which is an edible vine that tasted like broccoli florets and squash). The rajas had a nice little kick to them and the loroco had a unique flavor to it. For a few extra bucks you can try a beef or chicken pastal which was basically an empanada but seemed a tad heavy on the frying grease. Also tried the 'horchata de morro' which was like a nuttier, heavier version of Mexican horchata with a pretty good unsweetened chocolate bite to it. Oh yeah, the salsa that came with the chips appetizer was really good as well. Overall a neat little place with unique fresh food, but not in the coveted 5-star category for me.
(4)Jeff S.
This place is awesome. Big fan of most everything on the menu. Best tamales I have ever had. Pupusas and nachos are tasty as well.
(5)Timothy A.
Had lunch here yesterday. Very nice little restaurant. Everything was nice and clean and the gentleman who took care of me was friendly and helpful. I had the pork pupusa and the chicken tortilla soup. Both were very good. I had never eaten a pupusa before, so he explained how to dress it up with the tomato sauce and pickled slaw. Loved the pickled slaw, which had nice big jalapeno slices in it. Definitely recommend this place.
(5)Jamie P.
When I first tried the food, I was looking for a good break from Tacos El Norte. I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious flavors and unique style of food. I am looking forward to my next visit and would recommend to others!
(5)Julie S.
Thank you Yelp! Papusa or pastale was not in our vocabulary so we would have never gone here if it was not for the Yelp reviews. Loved it! And so did our little kids. I get excited when we find a place that my entire family likes. Clean and small place with a very nice staff. Our favorite was the jalapeño and cheese papusa - it was like a deconstructed jalapeño popper. I am now a papusa fan!
(5)Lyndsay T.
This place is pretty damn good! I love their salads. Very fresh, made on the spot and they're big! Definitely recommend going there. And the owner is very nice, you can see him at lake zurich's farmer's market.
(4)Bob K.
If you are looking for something different to eat in Lake Zurich, IL. , Pupusita is certainly worth a visit. We had dinner on a Friday night and the place was empty. They have a unique menu featuring food from Central/South America. We had an assortment of Papusa's which are a cross of a pancake and pita with a filling inside. The plantains, tamal and pastales/empanada were all home made. All the food we had was deep fried, pan fried or fried on a griddle. Eating at Pupusita is an experience to taste the delights of other parts of the world. They have a website and you can phone in your order.
(4)Reid C.
We live right behind this place, and it is amazing. My wife and I mostly get the salads, but have tried the pupusas as well. The best thing about this place is that the food is always fresh. I highly recommend at least trying their food!
(5)Frank M.
There is a large variety of dishes to satisfy everyone in my family. One bite into any dish, and you could tell that it is homemade. Their food is the best Mexican/Central American food I have ever tasted in my whole life. You don't have to worry about not getting a table, and the food is served with a smile (Literally!). I absolutely love this restaurant!
(5)Carol D.
As good as it gets for no-frills inexpensive quick lunch dining. Helpful hint: It is located on the west side of the intersection of Honey Lake Road and Rand, behind Bank of America. Bank of America and a BP station are also at this intersection. For some reason GPS and a street address will not work when finding the place.
(5)Eva G.
This place is a real gem out here in the bland dessert of Lake Zurich. Being Mexican, I have tried EVERY Mexican/Latin American place around here and have been disappointed by all of them. Literally. Pupusa's and pasteles in general are not easy to find, and great pupusa's and pasteles are even harder to find. Tried the Horchata de Morro for the first time (Honduran), it was different but delicious! Last time I was here I had a long conversation with the mother of the owner and they have a great story. Hard working individuals who were all out of work and decided not to let it get them down. Humble, hardworking, and friendly people. I understand their decision to include American food also. That way you can bring along your vanilla friend and they'll be happy too!
(5)Eric L.
We found this place through the reviews and we're glad we did. I've been trying to find a restaurant that makes tamales correctly and the search is finally over. Who would've thought the place would be in a small strip mall in Lake Zurich?! The horchata de morro was a rich and nutty version of the traditional horchata. Delicious! We are definitely going to be coming back here more often.
(4)M. B.
Never heard of pupusas before, but it was great! The service was friendly, the girl didn't mind explaining the different items on the menu I was confused about. I don't think I could come here all the time, but for the price and what you get, it's really good!
(5)Rajesh I.
We just came across this restaurant as the one we were planning to go was closed, and this one was a pleasant surprise. Never had Salvadorean food or pupusa. We tried the pupusa combo with jalapeno and mixed veg and loved the jalapeno pupusa. Even the veggie wrap was good with the hot salsa they offered. Plenty of options for a vegetarian like me. Would definitely recommend.
(4)L H.
This place is fantastic! Stumbled upon it by accident but will definitely be back! Pupusas are delicious, and OMG the tamales are the best (pork) I've ever had. So much filling and the masa is delicate and light. Try the pickled slaw, very refreshing! Guacamole taste great, almost like there's lime in there too. Cute, quaint, and inviting, the owner is really sweet and explains everything. He has quite a wonderful award on the wall.
(5)Angela P.
Ever since my friend introduced me to pupusas (at a small place in Little Village), I've been on the lookout for pupusas in the suburbs. I had Pupusita Express in Lake Zurich bookmarked for months, but LZ is much farther north than my usual stomping grounds. So it was kind of like the heavens opened up when Jacqueline announced a Yelp event nearby. Pupusita Express, here I come! The inside is small, a little cramped, but comfortable enough for casual dining. Bachata music plays overhead. We both ordered an assortment of pupusas, but the Pork & Cheese was by far the best one, so you have to try it! A pupusa is sort of like a hybrid of a pita and quesadilla. The elote tamale was also good. I've had elotes, and I've had tamales, so the combination sounded good. There wasn't any "filling" in the tamale though; the tamale was a dense masa with a sweet corn flavor and served with a side of sweet, almost cheesy sauce. If El Salvadorean/Latin food isn't your thing, there's a surprising menu of sandwiches and wraps. I don't know if the American menu is any good, but it might be a nice option if you have picky eaters as company. We had a filling meal, with a variety of food, and it was very inexpensive. The service is fine. The lady behind the counter, and the man who delivered the food to our table, were courteous. Some reviews noted poor service, but I had no issues. Pupusita Express is a can't miss spot in the Lake Zurich area. All area residents need to get familiar with this place. I would come here occasionally if I lived closer.
(4)Melanie R.
We had never been here before, so I have to say that the menu is confusing. It is written on a few boards and nothing is explained. I didn't even know what a papusa was. I asked the woman at the counter to explain what it was and she said, "Umm, hmm"...and couldn't explain it. I said, "Never mind, I'll just try one." Place looked clean except for one dirty table (and we were the only ones in there, so it wasn't like they were too busy to be wiping tables) and there were some leftover tortilla chip crumbs on the bench I was sitting on, so they should be cleaning the seats, too. Had the pork papusa (the pork is ground to a paste consistency, which at first seemed weird to me, but after Googling it, this is how papusas are traditionally made) with their amazing pickled spicy cabbage (curtido) on top. Also had a chicken tamale which was pretty good; nothing outstanding. The little side of rice and beans was good. They brought us a basket of tortilla chips and salsa - both were very yummy. My husband had the tortilla soup (I tasted it) which was very good but a little too heavy on the salt. Will be back for the food!
(3)Kimberly P.
Was 2 weeks into my new G-free life, starving, hanging at my in-laws nearby. So I punched in gluten-free and this place popped up! I went there tonight and was totally impressed...the El Salvadorian pupusas are really tasty, I got the squash and cheese and pork and cheese. They came with a nice mild cabbage jalepeño pickle along with a green and red salsa. Unique and tasty! I will definitely go back!!! I also got the pork tamale in banana leaf, veery good, not dry, great flavor.
(5)Kevin D.
Too small and poorly decorated to enjoy myself. Menu is very confusing. However, Papusa's are interesting.
(3)Ellie S.
What a great place. We stopped in about 45 minutes before closing and the place was quiet. The gentleman working the counter (I think he was the owner) was very helpful and explained the various offerings. I ordered the Canal De Elote, Pasteles & Papusa with rice & beans and a side of sour cream and guacamole. Mmmmmmmm. I never tried Salvadoran until I came here. I am definitely a fan and I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel. Pricing was also very reasonable. The place was immaculate and a little boy (I am assuming the owner's son) snuck out of the kitchen to take a peak at us. He had a beautifully carved orange in his hand. After a few minutes I could not help but say hello. He was just so adorable. It really made me feel like I was in someone's home enjoying a meal. Will definitely go back.
(5)Tanya B.
Bought a double take deal for this place on a whim. So glad I did. I stopped I around 6 pm on a Sunday. Initially I asked if they were closed and the cashier told me yes. I walked to my car and the owner came out from the back and flagged me in. I am so glad. I chose a bunch of different items to sample. The pupusas were amazing. I tried chicken and also rajas with cheese. Even my suuuuuuper picky kids enjoyed the chicken pupusas. The meat was very high quality and I am easily weirded out by meat at different places. We also tried some pasteles. They were okay but could not compare with the pupusas. The soup is also good and they have strawberry jarritos! Yummy. So excited to find a new place that even my picky kids will eat.
(5)Patty D.
pupusas in the burbs? Yes please. I love the mom'n pop shop aspect of this place - it's delicious... combo plate deals are excellently priced. Pupusas are authentic. REcommend!!
(5)Chet M.
Very confusing menu of tamals, pasteles and what comes with which. When food arrived, it all had a weird off beat taste. Rice and beans were average at best. And it wasn't what you'd call inexpensive. Just stick to your fav Mexican joint next time for tacos, tamales and rice/beans. The Coke Zero was the best thing I got here.
(2)Mark D.
Delicious food!!! What a nice change of pace! The food is unique especially for those who like to explore different cultures. The staff was friendly and helpful. Having never experienced Central American cooking, it was nice to know exactly what it was I was going to eat. This is a gem people, Go here!!!
(5)W C.
How grateful I am to my fellow Yelpers for finding and posting reviews for Pupusita Express! My friend and I were looking for something different for lunch in the LZ area and as this got good reviews we decided to give it a go. Neither of us had had Central American food before and had no idea what the heck a Pupusita was! The super sweet girl at the counter was so helpful and patient explaining the different menu items that we were unfamiliar with. We ended trying a sampling of items-- the traditional Pupusita, which is masa stuffed with pork and cheese, flattened and pan grilled (ok, more like pan fried!)...simply delicious! The spicy chicken tamale is to die for...not your often found dried up tamale in a corn husk but instead rolled in banana leaves and very moist with just the right amount of heat, not overkill. The salsa is fresh and DELICIOUS! I could drink the stuff. The bean and rice mix was really well seasoned and although I'm not a great fan of beans I happily finished my generous serving. My friend tried the tortilla crusted tilapia and she said it was done perfectly-- nice crunch on the outside with the fish still moist inside. The prices are very reasonable (for $6 or $7 you can get a combo and go away very full), the food is fresh and well prepared. The restaurant itself is not fancy but it's kept very clean. I've no doubt that I'll be back here as a regular.
(5)Jenna A.
The food was excellent and I was excited it was gluten free, but the service was sub par - the girl at the counter was not friendly or welcoming and less than accommodating. We weren't allowed to customize by adding ingredients from one menu item to another. You can't add pork to the jalapeño and cheese pupusa or add jalapeños to the pork pupusa. WTH!?! If you have pork and you have jalapeños why can't you have both if you want them?? But it was good flavor and I'd eat it again, just not as often as I would if service was friendlier or I could order what I wanted!
(3)Kim B.
El Salvadorean food in Lake Zurich? Even more surprising, good El Salvadorean food in Lake Zurich? I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't try it myself. My boyfriend discovered this place based on the great Yelp reviews and it does not disappoint. We both ordered combo plates so we could try a little bit of everything. I had a traditional pupusa and beef pastel while he had the pork/bean pupusa and tamale. I thought a pupusa was a type of sandwich but it's actually more like a savory stuffed pancake. The pastel was similar to a empanada but with a crispier shell. Everything we ordered was very tasty and prepared fresh to order. The yucca fries, fried plantains and passion fruit juice were also a big hit with us. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.
(4)Marni R.
Delectable food for a deal: This is a must-have on your list of Passover-friendly restaurants. I ate here almost every night during Pesach, last year. But other than that, the fact that the menu is primarily gluten-free is amazing for people with wheat allergies, like me. The fact that it's gluten-free and delicious is awe-striking. The fact that it's gluten-free, delicious, AND affordable is like... the best thing ever. It's like if Dr. Who and Harry Potter had a crossover book series with cameos from Patrick Stewart and Benedict Cumberbatch... with commentary in the margins from Tom Hiddleston. They have this hot corn drink that's like drinking a unicorn's tears. That's how majestic it is. It's life-changing, ground-breaking, earth-shattering. To say the least, it's good. The pasteles (cornmeal empanatas) are made to order, cooked to perfection, and are so gratifyingly-satisfying for one's palate, that I have literally (and when I say "literally," I mean "literally" and not "figuratively") had dreams about them. Ough, and don't get me started about their special hot sauce for those of us who like to feel as if we're being kicked in the mouth with steel-toed boots when we eat spicy food. I completely SMOTHER my pupusas loroco in that stuff. The only downside to Pupusita Express is that when I'm there, I don't see enough people around to make me believe they'll be in business for much longer. Please guys, this restaurant needs to stay around for the betterment of society. And so that I can keep compulsively eating their pasteles. Enable me, people. Enable me.
(5)Brad G.
The best pupusas in the suburbs. Please support this place, I would hate to see it go. It seems like I'm the only one there every time I go. Their pupusas are on par with the best I've had. They are authentic. The pork and cheese and chicken and cheese are both outstanding. It is no frills, but works both for dine in and carryout. The prices are great as well.
(5)Richard R.
What a great local place. I did a search on Yelp looking for local places with gluten-free menus and found Pupusita Express. The wife and I decided to check it out. Wow, does this place rock with quality, authentic food. Plus, DO NOT overlook the homemade smoothies. They blow away any other smoothie I've had (except the wife's). Last, but certainly not least, this place is very inexpensive (especially for such good homemade food). One person could have a meal here -- including an awesome smoothie -- for less than $10. :-)
(4)Shelley H.
It is awesome!!! Try the pupusas!! I have Celiacs disease so I'm always happy when I find a new place where I am safe to eat. Love it!
(5)Paula R.
Ok. So that was THE BEST Latin food I have ever had. The pupusitas and pastels were amazing. The spicy tamale were so good I didn't want my meal to end. This is a hidden gem!! Plus the owner was super personable and his teenage son adorable. Go go go !!!!!
(5)Bill B.
We had a great time. I do have some difficulty understanding the menu, but food and service are great.
(5)Elizabeth H.
Why did it take me so long to discover this place?? Please don't be afraid to try this place just because you never heard the names of some of these food items. Expand your horizons and give it a try. The food is crazy flavorful and is only spicy if you like it that way. The portions and prices are great. It is a fantastic place with fresh food and the Pupusitas and pastels are a new favorite food of mine. And don't forget to try the fresh slaw that comes on the side - mmmmm!!!
(5)Emily C.
Wow... I've been working in the area for almost a year, and this is by far the best lunch place I've found! I would even come back for a casual dinner. I'd never had pupusas before but I got the pupusa combo, and was thrilled that they had 3 vegetarian pupusa options, as well as plenty of other vegetarian menu items. The owner also said that there will be seafood and fish options during Lent. I had a jalapeno pupusa and a loroco pupusa, and the loroco is like a flower of some sort. It was really interesting and tasty. The combo came with rice and beans, and it was seriously the best rice and beans I've ever had. I thought rice and beans was something you got on the side and just threw away, but these alone were worth coming back for! The flavor was so good and I could tell the beans were freshly prepared rather than canned. All the ingredients were good quality, and everything was delicious! I got some sort of coleslaw on the side with jalapenos and it was awesome. Price for the combo was $5.99, and I'm way too full! I could definitely go back there and get a good, filling lunch for probably $3. This place is not fancy, but it's very nice and clean, and the people are friendly! Highly recommend for lunch or a casual dinner!
(5)John B.
First timers - We had Combos with pupusas jalapeño & cheese, and one tamal de saladoreno with chicken and one tamal de saladoreno with pork (we shared the two) came with a rice/bean mix and pickled spicy slaw. Split two desserts; fried plantain & plantain turnovers, both of us had horchata de morro to drink. Excellent meal next time both will have the fried plantain for dessert, and only one of us will have the horchata de morro the rest will stay the same.
(5)Gustavo R.
The tamales and pupusas were good, not great. The morro horchata was excellent. Just like I remember. The pasteles need to be more authentic. Need to have at least potatoes in them. Service is very good.
(3)Rob B.
First time trying Central American food and Pupusas and was really impressed. I was expecting it to be like Mexican food, but really it is something unique. I have since been back 3 times and each time I tried a different pupusa and have found them all to be delicious. The Pasteles are also delicious and worth a try, kind of like an English or Michigan pasty, only with a crispy exterior. The owner is friendly and helpful, the prices are great and the food is delicious. Its quite a small place, but that has yet to be a problem. Definitely recommend this for lunch. Vegetarians would also enjoy this place, since there are a slew of veggie options for pupusas, pasteles and tamales.
(5)Joe S.
Something yummy and different in Lake Zurich. Good soup. tamales, pupusa's and pastelles- go with the beef.
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