Not your average chicken and rice bowl. This is made with an East Coast twist.
Tilapia frita
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Current Food menu (March 2024)
Dining area
serving window
Chicken tacos
custom salvadorian shot glass displayed in LA GUANACA serving window
the inside of a restaurant
Pupusa Menu
Pupusa menu
Amazing Fish tacos! Super flavorful and delicious!
Burrito
Menu
store front of la guanaca
interior
Pupusas de chicharrón
Tacos with rice and beans.
The horchata is nice - flavorful, can taste the rice
Barbacoa taco laroco pupusas
Tostado Steak
huge carne asada burrito + sour cream & limes from La Guanaca
Chips and guacamole
Pupusas pkatter
Andrew S.
Aug 24, 2024
This is a 'hole in the wall' near Smitty's Garage. I didn't realize this was El Salvadoran food until I walked in to check out the menu. Fish tacos and a chicken burrito were ordered. It was a 2 person operation today so the food took longer than expected. Once it came out, you can tell it was freshly made. The burrito came with green Chile salsa that was very spicy and really blended well with the burrito flavor. When you order up front, the food will be delivered to your table once it is ready. Overall, this was a very good find.
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Josh N.
Apr 14, 2024
My wife and I finally had a chance to try here. We love pupusas so were very excited. The place is quite small and cozy and there is no table service. The young lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful as was the woman doing the cooking. The thoughtfully answered all our questions. My wife needs to eat gluten free and they have most everything gluten free. I had to try a tamale, taco and pupusa of course and everything was fantastic! I really enjoyed the fresh guacamole as well. The sauce that came with the pupusa was quite spicy and very tasty. Unfortunately they were out of plantains which is nice, as that means they get them fresh and I have many reasons to come back and enjoy the delicious food at reasonable prices.
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William L.
Mar 16, 2024
For months we talked about trying this Salvadoran restaurant located in a strip mall. Finally did it. Parking is very convenient. Interior was simple and clean. This might be a legitimate 4-star restaurant but it wasn't when we visited. We could taste the potential in the dishes, but they were overcooked. Primarily the empanada dough and steak tostada shells. And, meat wasn't easily shredded from the oxtail. The hot sauce on the table was nice. We didn't ask about other sauces, nor were any offered. The cashier-waitperson was very nice. She also assisted in the kitchen. We plan to revisit in the future.
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Erika J.
Mar 16, 2024
Very friendly service. Stopped here for lunch and it was too quiet so we hesitated to go in but I'm glad we did. Typical Salvadoran food so the flavor is completely different from Mexican. I had the cheese and pork pupusas. They are served with rice and black beans, cabbage in vinegar and a non spicy salsa. Satisfied with our lunch.
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Jennifer Y.
Dec 4, 2024
Oh my goodness! This was my first time coming in with my husband and we were blow away. The customer service, food and atmosphere were all amazing. We both got pupusas. My frijol y Queso with beans and rice were so flavorful. The toppings and Jamaica obviously fresh. It's going to be our new go-to spot.
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Et D.
Mar 16, 2024
food portions are well worth the money! you can get so much in a meal and it's less than $15 (i usually have leftover). the employees are very nice as well, they always give me limes/hot sauce/cream whenever i ask and they keep the store very clean and pretty as well! i especially love the decorations it feels very homey and comfortable. the burritos are my favorite bc they are packed really full and are large enough to fill a person with a decently sized appetite!
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Maddy G.
Nov 14, 2021
This is a new gem in the neighborhood! Delicious and very affordable food. I will definitely be back- loved the tostadas and pupusas!
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Keyzer S.
Dec 14, 2024
I love pupusas! The owner/chef is a wonderful woman and authentic salvadoreña. Highly recommend.
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Claire B.
Nov 19, 2024
Amanda is the owner and she is great! Little small Salvadoran shop. The smells and the food are amazing.
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Katherine F.
Jul 18, 2024
food is great but today it says the restaurant opens at 11, it is not 11:26 and no one is here . There is a sign on the door that says "We are closet at 5:00" not closed or closing closet. I am confused if they meant to write they open at 5 or they will close at 5. No one has answered the phone, if it says the restaurant is open why is no one here
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