Pupusa Central

A year later, and Pupusa Central is still delivering the best pupusas around. I was feeling lazy and didn't want to drive, so I ordered through DoorDash. I was a little nervous about how everything would show up, but they did not disappoint! Everything was packaged perfectly--the rice, beans, salsa, and curtido were all secure, and the pupusas were placed on parchment paper so they didn't stick together.I got the chicken and cheese pupusa, and it was so good. Super flavorful, cheesy, and just hit the spot. I had to tell myself to slow down before I choked. And the jalapeño and cheese? Still top-tier. I have one I think I'm saving for tomorrow, but it's probably not making it to morning.Also, I know curtido is technically a topping, but I always just pour it into a bowl and eat it straight because it's that good. This place is a local, family-owned business that consistently puts out amazing food. Do yourself a favor and pull up, support, and get some 10/10 food.I wish I had pictures to add to this review, but unfortunately, I ate my food like a Tasmanian devil. Maybe next time.

Was craving for pupusas and tamales the other day and we found this local spot here in Sac on the whim. Establishment was clean and staff was friendly. They were also playing some good latin music so you know this place would be good!We ordered a couple of bean and cheese pupusas and chicken tamales, it was a bit slow but that's because they make them fresh! The pickled veggies that come with it was also so good. The server brought us one spicy and one non spicy sauce, which was very thoughtful. We left with full bellies and this place brought back memories from years ago when we first had pupusas! Will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Pupusas are always poppin. Tried the revuelta (Chicarron, Cheese and beans) and it was really good. Also the jalapeño and cheese and the lorocco and cheese. All 3 were good. Revuelta was my fave. Lots of curtido and the salsa was good too. My friend also got the fried pork belly and she loved it. Highly recommend coming.

The smells were so good when we walked in. If you eat in - grab yourself a menu at the counter and find a table. They'll take your order at your table. The bathroom was basic and decently clean - I judge a place a bit by the cleanliness of the bathroom. To me it's a sign of a business owner caring about cleanliness everywhere. The dining room needed more attention- I would suggest each time a guest leaves sweeping up around the table and clear it immediately... otherwise the place looks unclean... and it did. But once our pupusas came out - I'd excused it. Ordered two a la cart (cada una) and one two pupusa plate. Flavor was good! I'm Mexican so I must say the beans and rice are different than my culture. Not bad but different. Hubby liked them. Me not so much. The beans have a good flavor depth but also were bit sting in onion flavor which is not my favorite. Very creamy! Had a passion fruit and jamaica agua- the small was huge! Both quite sweet.The place seemed family run and they were very friendly. We came in around 2pm Saturday afternoon and they were busy but not slow for service. The parking lot is shared with a busy garage but parking wasn't too difficult. I'd go back and order just pupusas to go. They were good! When you are done eating get up and pay at the counter - kind of odd... they took our order at the table but never brought a check to us. Well, that's ok I guess.

First time ordering and it was excellent food. The Pupusa was the bomb and the wife loved it. Will reorder again soon. So happy that there is an establishment that knows how to make Papusa the correct way.

Every once in awhile, I enjoy a craving for pupusas which are essentially a Salvadoran staple that is a thick flatbread complete with an endless amount of fillings. This includes beans, cheese, proteins and accompanied by curtido (a fermented cabbage slaw). This takes me none other to "Pupusa Central". Located in the South Natomas neighborhood, this place is situated in a small strip mall directly on Northgate Blvd and just south of San Juan Rd. They have been opened since early-2023 and have received lots of positive reviews as they are the only pupusa (and Salvadoran) restaurant in this part of Sacramento.I arrived here during the afternoon of Friday 9/20/2024 at around 2:00pm. I will say that parking isn't the greatest here as the parking spots are very tight. So if you have a newer car and/or large truck, I would advise being extra careful. Once inside, the layout is actually quite spacious as they offer quite a bit of tables for dining. Additionally, there is a small grocery area that sells Salvadoran snacks and other basic food essentials. My lady and I were seated immediately while being given iced waters. The restaurant itself has a traditional waiter service where you order your food at the table and they bring it out to you.Their menu is quite extensive with a variety of Salvadoran favorites as well as a generous amount of Mexican food items. I ended up going with their "Queso con Pollo" pupusa (chicken & cheese), a "Frijol y Queso" pupusa (bean & cheese) and a "Carne Asada Taco". I completed my meal with a "Salvadoran Horchata". Total price for everything came out to around $15 which is not a bad deal at all. Since I was unsure of the Horchata, the waiter explained that it is unlike traditional Mexican Horchata. This had a darker, grainier texture with a mildly richer taste to it. It is a little hard to explain unless you actually try it for yourself.As for the pupusas, these were made to perfection as they packed a very respectable amount of meat and beans in them. I was definitely a fan as these tasted as good as some of the competition in the greater Sacramento area (mainly "La Flor" in the Arden area and "Las Palmas" in South Sacramento). The taco was just average though as I would come here specifically for their Salvadoran favorites. And with their menu being as extensive as it is, they have a ton of options including breakfast entrees, seafood, sopes, and other fan favorites.All in all, "Pupusa Central" is a breath of fresh air if you're looking for something other than another traditional Mexican restaurant. The staff/employees were very friendly while the prices were absolutely reasonable. And since they are open for business 7 days a week from 9am-9pm. they offer very flexible hours of operation. Good service, above average food, and excellent prices. My rating, four stars.

In a nutshell; nice place to visit if you're interested in trying pupusas. It's in a rather conspicuous part of town and as you park in the lot the place windows are noticeable blacked out, which I believe is for safety reasons. Going in we were kindly seated by one of the servers as we got close to the cashier. Server was accommodating and kindly answered all our inquiries. The place may get rather warm as it doesn't feel as there's air conditioner but just fans but that wasn't that much of a bothersome. The pupusas were great, didn't take too long at all to arrive. Burrito tasted alright and was filling. There's the usual free chip station as alike with other Hispanic or similar themed establishments. Overall neat Salvadoran pupusas.

I discovered pupusa Central purely by accident.I drive by the location fairly frequently, and noticed that there was a new sign on what I thought used to be a burger place on Northgate Boulevard. I don't tend to frequent a lot of the restaurants in that area, but when I do, I have found some real winners. I'm hard-pressed to find really good pupusa's in Sacramento, and this might be the exception. We literally tried a variety of the different pupusa's, and each one was damn delicious. On a basic level, you can't really go wrong with cheese, meat, and bread, can you?! From a flavor perspective, everything comes together in each and every bite and it will leave you wanting more.This is one of those hidden gems in Sacramento that needs to be discovered They gladly will do take away, as well as dine in. When I was there, the place was packed, so much so, that they were running out of items. The pupusa's are about four dollars each, and you will literally wanna try one of each flavor.The queso con carne Asada was my favorite. They just finished grilling the beef and had just made the pupusa's right before I got there. Talk about fresh!They do offer other items and it's closer to Salvadoran flavors. Super tasty, super delicious, and super reasonably priced.This is a hidden treasure that you need to discover!

I stopped by here on the way to Tahoe and loved my experience.The staff were so nice and attentive. I ordered the birria and pork belly pupusa and it was fire. The consome and birria was so flavorful.I'd 100% come back if I'm ever in the area!

Amazing food amazing pupusas! Always a favorite when I'm in Natomas. Located conveniently off of Northgate Boulevard in San Juan.