El Cuscatleco

Appetizers

Platanos Fritos

Fried plantain served with sour cream and fried beans.
$6.95
Pupusa

Fresh handmade tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pork, chicken, loroco, or beans.
$2.75
Tamal de Elote

Homemade sweet yellow corn tamale served with sour cream.
$2.75
Tamal de Pollo

A corn tamale filled with chicken and wrapped in banana leaves.
$2.75
Yuca con Chicharrones

A portion of tender deep-fried yucca served with fried pork and shredded cabbage.
$9.95
Alitas de Pollo

A portion of tender fried chicken wings 8 pieces served with blue cheese.
$9.95
Ceviche de Mariscos

A good portion of marinated fresh fish, scallops, and shrimp marinated in oil, vinegar, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and secret spices.
$9.95
Nacho

Beans, chicken, or cheese. A generous serving of tortilla chips served with cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
$8.95
Nachos Beef
$8.95
Quesadilla

Chicken or beef. Grilled flour tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese and lettuce. Served with light sour cream and guacamole.
$7.95
Quesadilla Cheese
$6.95
Quesadilla Shrimp
$9.95

Soups

Mi Mariscada

Lobster, shrimp, squid, mussels, and scallops in a light creamy tomato soup. Our soups are made with fresh seasonal vegetables of the day.
$22.95
Sopa de Mondongo

Beef tripe soup. Our soups are made with fresh seasonal vegetables of the day.
$12.95
Sopa de Res

Beef rib soup. Our soups are made with fresh seasonal vegetables of the day.
$15.95
Sopa de Camarones

Shrimp soup (head and shell on). Our soups are made with fresh seasonal vegetables of the day.
$12.95

Salads

Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell with beef or chicken, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
$8.25
Chicken Breast Salad

Fresh salad with grilled chicken pieces, cheese, tomato, and cucumber.
$9.95
House Salad

Fresh lettuce, tomato, and carrots. Green peppers and house dressing.
$5.95

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos al Carbon

4 pieces. Fresh corn tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken or beef, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Served with sour cream, guacamole, and refried beans.
$12.95
Tacos al Pastor

3 pieces. Fresh corn tortilla served with pork in barbeque sauce and pico de gallo.
$8.50
Taquitos Fritos

2 beef and 2 chicken taquitos. Served with lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream.
$9.95
Beef Burrito

Beef rolled in a flour tortilla topped with fresh burrito sauce, cheese, rice, and beans.
$9.95
Chicken Burrito

Our special chunk chicken stuffed into a fresh flour tortilla covered with ranchero sauce and topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Served with rice and beans.
$8.95
Burrito Marinero

Seafood burrito covered with seafood sauce.
$11.95
Burrito Supreme

1 chicken and 1 beef served with rice, beans, and salad.
$10.95

Chimichangas

Chimichanga de Carne

Beef chimichanga.
$10.95
Chimichanga de Pollo

Chicken chimichanga.
$9.95
Chimichanga Marinera

Seafood chimichanga.
$11.95

Botanas

Botana de Chicharrones, Carne Asada y Queso
$14.95
Botana de Camarones, Carne Asada, Queso y Pollo
$17.95
Botana de Camarones, Carne Asada, Queso, Pollo y Chicharrones
$22.95

Vegetarian Dishes

Quesadilla de Espinaca
$8.95
Spinach Quesadilla

Bean burrito.
$8.95
1 Bean Pupusa and Cheese Enchilada
$8.95
Vegetables Burrito and Chalupa Beans
$8.95
1 Tamale de Elote and Cheese Pupusa
$8.95

Seafood

Mariscada Entomatada

Combination of shrimp, scallops, squid, red snapper, and mussels cooked in a casserole with cherry wine herbs.
$16.95
Scallops Rancheros

Scallops sauteed with special butter, white onion, bell pepper, and ranchero sauce.
$12.95
Filete de Pescado

Red snapper topped with onion, tomatoes, and green pepper.
$12.95
Camarones a la Diabla

Shrimp served with an exquisite Mexican hot sauce, green pepper, onion, and tomatoes.
$14.95
Camarones a la Plancha

Grilled jumbo shrimp with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers served with rice, beans, and salad.
$14.95
Coctel de Mariscos

Seafood cocktail served with saltine crackers.
$14.95
Camarones en Salsa de Ostras

Jumbo shrimp with shell cooked with, oyster sauce, garlic, and spring onion.
$13.95
Cocktail de Camarones

Shrimp cocktail served with saltine crackers.
$13.95

Poultry

Pollo Encebollado

Tender chicken strips with onion and green peppers.
$12.95
Pollo con Crema

Shredded chicken in a creamy sauce.
$12.95
Arroz con Pollo

Grilled chicken breast strips with ranchero sauce on top.
$12.95
Pollo Loco

Grilled chicken breast covered with a special sauce.
$12.95
Pechuga de Pollo Frita

Breaded, fried chicken breast.
$12.95
Pollo Ranchero

Chicken breast covered with spicy ranchero sauce.
$12.95
Pollo a la Plancha

Well-seasoned grilled chicken breast.
$12.95

Especialidades de La Casa

Mariscos al Mojo de Ajo

Sauteed shrimp, scallops, and red snapper in an incredible sauce of garlic, green peppers, and onion. Served with Mexican rice and beans.
$15.95
Marisco Saltado

Shrimp and scallops sauteed with tomatoes, onions, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
$15.95
Bistec a la Tampiquena

Steak topped with onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, and burrito sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$14.95
Mar y Tierra

New York strip steak and large shrimp. Served with rice, beans, and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$16.95
El Migueleno

Fried pork ribs, grilled chicken breast, and shrimp with head, and shell on. Served with yellow Spanish rice and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$18.95
El Campesino

Grilled beef steak, sunny-side-up eggs, hard home, style cheese. Served with refried beans, fried plantains, and roasted jalapenos. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$15.95
Bistec Ranchero

Grilled steak topped with onions, tomato, and peppers. Served with rice, beans, and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$14.95
Chilaquiles

Sauteed corn tortilla chips with chicken or beef, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$10.95
Carne Asada

Beef steak cooked to perfection. Served with rice, beans, and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$15.95
Mi Parrillad

Grilled steak, shrimp, and chicken breast. Served with Spanish rice, beans, and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$18.95
El Guadalajara

Grilled steak, chicken tamale, taquito frito. Served with rice, beans, and salad. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$13.95

Salvadorian Dishes

Carne Guisada

A good portion of beef stew, Spanish style.
$14.95
Bistec Encebollado

Tender beef steak with onion sauteed with special seasoning.
$13.95
Camarones Acajutla

Grilled shrimp with onions and tomato in spice chipotle sauce.
$14.95
Camarones en Crema

Jumbo shrimp with tomatoes, onion, and green peppers in a creamy sauce.
$14.95
Plato Tipico

Pupusa, yucca, platanos, tamal, pollo, pastelito.
$14.95
Bandeja Salvadorena

Pupusa, beef steak cooked, cheese, eggs, and chicharrones. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$18.95
Mojarra Frita

Whole fried tilapia with special seasoning. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$14.95
Chuleta Entomatada

Grilled pork chops topped with sauteed fresh tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$12.95
Camarones Entomatados

Salvadorian-style sauteed shrimp with tomato sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$14.95
Bistec Culcastleco

Grilled ribeye steak. Consuming raw or undercooked.
$14.95
Combinacion Guanaca

Carne asada, huevos estrellados y queso. Served with avocado.
$12.95

Sizzling Fajitas

Chicken Fajita
$12.95
Beef Fajita
$12.95
Shrimp Fajita
$14.95
Combination Fajita
$15.95
Seafood Fajita

Shrimp, scallops, squid, and crab meat.
$15.95
Combo Fajitas

2 pieces.
$25.95

Side Orders

Enchilada
$1.50
Order of Rice
$2.00
Order of Beans
$2.00
Order of Guacamole
$2.25
Corn Tortillas

3 pieces.
$0.75
Flour Tortillas

3 pieces.
$0.75
Sour Cream
$0.90
Cheese Dip
$2.25

Children's Menu

Kids 1 Taco, Rice, and Beans
$6.95
Kids Mini Cheese Quesadilla with Rice and Beans
$6.95
Kids Chicken Nuggets and French Fries
$6.95
Kids 4 Chicken Wings and French Fries
$6.95
Kids Pupusa and Platanos
$6.95
Kids Burrito and Rice
$6.95
Kids Hamburger with French Fries
$6.95

Desserts

Sopapilla
$3.00
Cheesecake
$5.50
Flan

Salvadorian custard.
$5.50
Fried Ice Cream
$5.50
Empanada de Platano

2 pieces.
$5.50
Nuegados de Yuca

3 pieces.
$5.95

Soft Drink

Horchata
$3.50
Tamarindo
$3.50
Melon
$3.50
Pina
$3.50
Soda
$3.50
Sunkist
$3.50
Orange Juice

Ugo de Naranja.
$3.50
Licuados

Shakes: mango, melon (honeydew), banana, and strawberry.
$4.95

Kimberly V.

★★★☆☆

Sep 17, 2024

El Cuscatleco in CaryCame with a friend and my meal was the plato típico. Came with a nice variation of different foods and flavors. Generally speaking the food was super yummy but not the best ever. The tamale was very bready with little filling, but was good. The yuca fries and sauce were the best ever that i've had. The portion to price ratio is retry good. My plate was roughly $15 but lots of things to nibble on. Atmosphere was nice, staff was friendly. Nothing memorable of this place though.

Sarah S.

★★★★☆

Jul 18, 2024

Pretty good Salvadorian place that serves pupusas and chicarones. I would recommend getting the Salvadorian version of the Bandeja Paisa. It is very similar to the traditional Columbian dish. It also comes with a little bit of everything with it so you can try. If you go with someone it is enough to share between two folks. The pupusas on their own are very delicious. I'm not a huge fan of their curtido. I normally like to ferment and make my own. It is very similar to sauerkraut. If someone wants to try an Salvadorian place this is a good place to try out but not the best this area has to offer.

Doneva G.

★★★★★

Aug 5, 2022

I finally stopped by here at lunch, and the small place got packed very quickly - with all Latinos except me. Working class people here for good food at good prices. Excellent testament to this place. Food was excellent, and the servers were efficient and friendly. I only ordered Mexican - taco and enchilada with rice and beans - very tasty. But I will come back and try the Salvadorean menu.Highly recommend!

Virginia B.

★★★☆☆

Dec 15, 2021

I went to the other location in Durham many times, so since I have moved, decided to try this location.It is located in a small strip mall, so parking is ok.Not as big as the Durham location, but I went at an "off" time, so there was no problem getting in.The young lady serving me was nice but not very talkative.They have a huge menu. I chose a burrito with refried beans and salad which was very good. Had to bring some of it home.The prices are good so I will return here. The only reason for the 3 stars in the atmosphere is not as nice as most places and it seems old/worn. Dont go for the place, go for the food.

Leslie T.

★★★★☆

Jul 30, 2022

Vibes: 5/5Food: 3/5Value: 5/5This is a super cool hole in the wall. I love the vibes of this place. I love the service, everyone is so kind. If I was ordering I'd stick to the papusas and definitely get the beans!!!!

Jason H.

★★★★★

Apr 3, 2023

I've eaten at a few places in the same area and was very impressed. This place has the best Mexican food I've had. The Chilaquiles are amazing, even delivered!

Don T.

★★★★★

Sep 25, 2024

Pupusas weren't my favorite (still yummy tho). I got the big plate with the steak, egg, rice + beans, chicharrón, etc. I love that plate. I'm a bigger guy so I love how the portions are large enough to actually make me full! Tons of protein and the salad was great too. service was good and the spot has a family feel to it.

Sarai P.

★★★★★

Jun 23, 2024

My favorite pupusa place!! They're not shy with their pupusa fillings and i love that i can fill up with just two pupusas. They also have my favorite Carne Asada in the area and authentic Salvadoran horchata :)

Luis g.

★★★★☆

Apr 23, 2024

The pupusas are good. I always order food to go and even when I get home the food is warm. They make them upon order. So you know they are fresh. Will have to try some of there other selections.

Uknown ..

★★★★★

May 10, 2022

5/10/21I would recommend this place to anyone trying to find Salvadoran/ Mexican food because it was nice. The food was good and the service was probably the best I've had in a while and also there's always gonna be a smile on there faces. Coming from a guy who doesn't really write reviews, says something about the place.

El Cuscatleco

Menu

Appetizers

Platanos Fritos

Pupusa

Tamal de Elote

Tamal de Pollo

Yuca con Chicharrones

Alitas de Pollo

Ceviche de Mariscos

Nacho

Nachos Beef

Quesadilla

Quesadilla Cheese

Quesadilla Shrimp

Soups

Mi Mariscada

Sopa de Mondongo

Sopa de Res

Sopa de Camarones

Salads

Taco Salad

Chicken Breast Salad

House Salad

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos al Carbon

Tacos al Pastor

Taquitos Fritos

Beef Burrito

Chicken Burrito

Burrito Marinero

Burrito Supreme

Chimichangas

Chimichanga de Carne

Chimichanga de Pollo

Chimichanga Marinera

Botanas

Botana de Chicharrones, Carne Asada y Queso

Botana de Camarones, Carne Asada, Queso y Pollo

Botana de Camarones, Carne Asada, Queso, Pollo y Chicharrones

Vegetarian Dishes

Quesadilla de Espinaca

Spinach Quesadilla

1 Bean Pupusa and Cheese Enchilada

Vegetables Burrito and Chalupa Beans

1 Tamale de Elote and Cheese Pupusa

Seafood

Mariscada Entomatada

Scallops Rancheros

Filete de Pescado

Camarones a la Diabla

Camarones a la Plancha

Coctel de Mariscos

Camarones en Salsa de Ostras

Cocktail de Camarones

Poultry

Pollo Encebollado

Pollo con Crema

Arroz con Pollo

Pollo Loco

Pechuga de Pollo Frita

Pollo Ranchero

Pollo a la Plancha

Especialidades de La Casa

Mariscos al Mojo de Ajo

Marisco Saltado

Bistec a la Tampiquena

Mar y Tierra

El Migueleno

El Campesino

Bistec Ranchero

Chilaquiles

Carne Asada

Mi Parrillad

El Guadalajara

Salvadorian Dishes

Carne Guisada

Bistec Encebollado

Camarones Acajutla

Camarones en Crema