El Santaneco

I came here to eat on Monday with my husband and nephew, food was amazing. Drinks were amazing and the service was GREAT! Definitely recommend this restaurant! Don't forget to order the empanadas de platano its chef's kiss.

I like the atmosphere in the restaurant as you walk in. I like the feeling you're in someone's small kitchen and seeing old fashioned decor. It felt like an old school restaurant. The workers were very attentive and friendly to the customers. The food was great. I like the zucchini pupusas with rice and beans plate.

I'm always hesistant about buying Salvi food at restaurants because I rather have what my mom makes. Gave this spot a try and it was good. Had the atole de elote, it was a cold day so it hit the spot. Tasted like elote and wasn't too thick. Enchiladas de carne had a lot of flavor, decent amount of meat.You can never go wrong with Platanos con frijoles and crema. They were super ripe.The pupusas were food too. Liked that they didn't have too much flour so they didn't feel too heavy. We got the revueltas. Pork, cheese and beans. Only thing was that I wish they had more chicharron. But other than that pretty solid. Service was a little slow at the beginning but the food made up for it! It wasn't too busy for a Saturday afternoon and neither was it loud in there. Will be coming back to try other things in the menu. Everything was decently priced.

Called in for pick up and the gentleman was very kind on the phone. Ordered 6 pupusas between my coworkers and they packed each of our orders separately like we asked. Food was made fresh and delicious. Definitely will return for more pupusas.

Pupusas are excellent here! I honestly can eat them without the curtido (pickled cabbage). We also tried their Enchiladas Salvadorenas, Platano Frito con Crema y Frijoles (fried plantains with cream and beans), and Yuca con Chicharrón (yuca root with fried pork). I enjoyed the plantains, but the enchiladas weren't memorable and it took a really long time to come out. I'm a sucker for yuca and fried pork, but these fell flat too. The pork was very dry and the yuca was way too oily. Next time, I'll just stick to the pupusas as these are the best things on the menu.

The pupusas are delicious and flavorful. I ask for them "toasted" and when the cheese overflows, and cooks on the grill, you get the best flavor. The owner is welcoming and funny, and he can even make pupusas, in a pinch. Great spot in South City!

Great service and great pupusas. The meal plate was ok. It is a classic Salvadorian restaurant with decor and table setup resembling that vibe. It is generally pretty empty except for workers eating and drinking at the bar top.

Great service came in for My Mom's birthday and our waiter played the Guitar and sang for her. The food was tasty will definitely be back when in the area hungry for homemade style Salvadorian food.

Food was delicious, service is great too, very friendly owner that treats you with most respect.

Got takeout. Their rice and beans are the best outside of sol food in San Rafael. Pupusas were good too.