El Paraiso Cafe

My friend and I were exploring Balmy Alley when we noticed this place just down the street. After checking out the murals, we made our way back to the restaurant. Don't let the name fool you - they serve up real (and delicious!) food! I ordered 2 pupusas revueltas (with everything) and my friend ordered a torta. We both thoroughly enjoyed and devoured our food. The only downside is that they do not have a restroom available for use, and that parking can get a little tricky since it is a popular area. The park across the street is well-maintained and the food came out at the perfect temperature and time. The staff was very kind and attentive. Please go support this local business while visiting Balmy Alley! You will be sure to find something you like from their extensive menu. Highly recommend!

This unassuming and out of the way spot is a hidden gem. The pupusas are top shelf with great fillings and lots of the toppings. They have an outdoor table with a pleasant view of the park across the street. Put this place into your rotation and you won't regret it!

Recently went to El Paraiso Cafe for a snack and a drink. I am a longtime vegan so decided to explore some of the menu. I got a vegan bean pupusa that came with a side of chopped veggies in a hot sauce that packed some serious flavorful heat. That was quite alright. I also got a pineapple mango soy milk smoothie that was very fresh coming with just soy milk and the fresh fruit. Service is friendly and glad came back after enjoying a hot drink here to explore some of the other menu and vegan options.The Cafe is a adjacent to a busy park with a soccer field that gets plenty busy. Look forward to returning here.

I have ridden my bike and driven by this place for years. I wondered, is it good? It's a hole in the wall, my kind of place. Handmade pupusas on order, amazingly light and tasty. The slaw is fresh made and the side sauces are very tasty. Outdoor seating for the pooches, what more could I ask for?

Small hidden corner cafe in sleepy neighborhood of the mission a block down the main 24th Street on Treat Street where people playing Soccer. 415 Yelp introduces me to another location I never been to. Friendly cashier lady that delivered my food to my table. Nice and sunny, warm day the Mission District has. Felt safe to relax and eat my yummy pupusas on one of the outside picnic bench as it overlooks the park of kids playing soccer across the street. I tried the cheese, beans and pork one and the cheese and zucchini. Both served hot with side of cabbage slaw and hot red sauce. The most simple one tastes the best if you want to taste that wholesome cheesy goodness. The cheese, pork and bean one was filled with a lot and I didn't really taste the cheese. The fillings overpowered the cheese. It was a tasty meal and my tummy is happy. Sure I would like to come back here if I am in neighborhood. Thanks Yelp for introducing me to new restaurants that I haven't heard before! :) Time to explore more of the Mission District.

So I told my boyfriend as we were driving to South SF that I was craving some pupusas. He told me to check what the Yelp 415 collection had to offer... and of course... pupusas were on the list of deals!! (My life is a movie sometimes.)The Yelp 415 Deal for this IS a total WIN. You get any 2 kinds of pupusas for $4.15 as long as you check in through the Yelp app! (WARNING: You need to spend at least $10 if you're paying with card and DON'T want to be charged an extra $2.75 for card fees). Me and my boyfriend each got 2 pork and cheese pupusas. My boyfriend got it with the spicy sauce and I got it with the non spicy sauce. The pupusas were made FRESH -- we saw them hand make it as we were waiting inside. Just seeing this made my tummy so happy... I just knew in my heart and gut that it was gonna be delic. We also ordered an iced coffee so that our total would reach at least $10. This is sooo strong and def taste like coffee. But let's talk about the main star of the show: the pupusas were absolutely TASTY!! Every bite was better than the last... My fav bite is when you add some of the sauce with some of the curtido and the pupusa. Freakin amazing. It's so freshly made that I immediately burned the roof of my mouth on the first bite. My bad!! Got to excited. El Paraiso is located on the corner of the street and there is plenty of street parking nearby. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and a park right across the street. Staff is so kind too! Love this place!! Their pupusas are such a good choice and I am for sure keeping this place on my radar.

I found this place through the #yelp415deal and I'm so glad I came. The pupusas were made-to-order so they were hot and fresh. We got the cheese and loroco and cheese, beans, and pork. I had no idea what loroco was but the lady was nice and explained that it was a flower/vegetable. Both were super tasty.This place is no-frills and also serves American-type breakfast with a couple tables inside and outside. It's a little off the beaten path, but I will definitely be back for more pupusas!

One of the best pupusa spots in the mission. Great location right across the street from Garfield Park, and only about 3-4 blocks away from Precita a park. The pupusa's are just the right size for the price and I love getting an order of their french fries. Been coming here for the last 15 years and will keep supporting! I also believe it's all women owned.

best pupusas I've ever had! I love coming here whenever I'm in the area. I cannot get enough of this place. I'm never disappointed! Food is so fresh and absolutely delicious.

Came here for the 415 deal with Yelp, 4.15 for any 2 pupusas (up to $8 value).The ladies running the business were so nice, friendly and welcoming! Ordered 4 total Pork and cheese pupusas and man were they delicious!They are handmade on the spot which only added to the overall experience. Their curtido and spicy sauce (spicy/non spicy choices) were so tasty, every bite just continually kept getting better. There's a bunch of parking in the area, cute outdoor seating and friendly vibes.TLDR: Will be coming back to support this business and to eat more delicious pupusas!