Where to the get the best pupusas in Toronto

Updated on 2021-10-19 to include Las San Sivar and Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol. Rankings have changed.

I tried (almost) all the pupuserias in Toronto so you don’t have to

Ever since Emporium Latino burned down in October 2020, it left a pupusa-shaped hole in my heart. It was where I had pupusas for the first time and I still have fond memories of their comforting masa and spicy curtido. I’ve struggled to find a comparable replacement. When it seemed like Emporium Latino was not destined to re-open, it was time to journey across Toronto for a worthy successor.

Ode to pupusas

Pupusas are emblematic of El Salvador cuisine. In fact, I visited the country solely to eat pupusas. Pupusas are corn flour pancakes stuffed with various ingredients and then toasted on a griddle. The corn flour used is invariably Maseca.

Traditional fillings don’t have a lot of range. It’s any combination of:

• Frijoles refritos: mashed and fried beans
• Queso: cheese; either mozzarella or queso fresco
• Chicharrón: finely-ground pork, fried with tomatoes, onions, and other aromatics
• Zucchini
• Loroco: flower bud with a grassy taste, unique to El Salvador and some parts of Guatemala

The popular combination of frijoles, queso, and chicharrón has its own name: pupusa revuelta. Also known as pupusa con todo (with everything).

Pupusas are usually accompanied by curtido and salsa de tomate. Curtido is a lightly fermented cabbage and carrot slaw, seasoned with oregano and doused with vinegar. Salsa de tomate translates to tomato sauce, but really, it’s a tomato soup.

Places that sell pupusas are called pupuserias.

What makes a perfect pupusa

For the pupusa itself, it’s form, ingredients, and flavour.

The best pupusas are perfectly round and of uniform thickness. Surfaces are flat with minimal finger indentations. It should be toasted golden with some brown splotches. The dough shouldn’t be too thick like a gordita. But if chefs make it too thin, they run the risk of the filling bursting out of the shell when heated. While some may like the caramelization and burnt bits from leaked fillings, I prefer an intact pupusa. It demonstrates the skill of the chef. Almost all pupusas in this test failed on this front.

The choice of ingredients also reflect a premium pupusa. Queso fresco is more expensive than mozzarella and has a more crumbly texture and stronger taste. Loroco is not a common ingredient in Toronto and some chefs may be stingy with it. For chicharrón, chefs have latitude in the pork cuts and aromatics used. Ingredients should be well-mixed and distributed evenly within the pupusa.

Finally, flavour matters the most. The masa (corn dough) should have a warm corn fragrance. The pupusa should not be shining in oil. For pupusas de queso y loroco (cheese and loroco), the herb should meld with the cheese and add pleasant crunch. For pupusas revueltas, the ratio of meat, beans, and cheese is key. All three should be discernible but also harmonize.

I don’t put much weight to the curtido and salsa de tomate. They play second fiddle and are not something people would buy on their own. Personally, I like a mildly fermented and acidic curtido. The knife skills of the chef will be evident from the consistency and thinness of the chopped vegetables. For salsa de tomate, the best ones are fresh, filled with pulp, and have moderately complex flavours from herbs like onions and bell peppers. Bad ones are one-dimensional and taste like canned tomato soup.

Taste test method

• Two pupusas were used for comparison: pupusa revuelta and pupusa de queso y loroco. They are the two most iconic pupusas and require the most skill to balance flavours.
• All pupusas were takeout orders and tasted 2 to 6 hours after preparation. Texture suffers when they are not eaten fresh, so I don’t score them on this aspect.
• Consistency in shape of the two pupusas were noted.
• Pupusas were tasted again the next day after re-heating.

100% Salvadoreño

Cien por ciento Salvadoreño is a modest restaurant nestled in a quiet residential area. You can tell it’s family-run with children playing behind the counter.

The pupusas had a moderate aroma. They were crisp and mottled black.

Revuelta

• No leakage!
• Fairly uniform. Even surface.
• 11 x 12 x 0.8cm
• High ratio of beans.
• Tender and smooth filling. Moderately seasoned.

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Queso y loroco

• No leakage but a small crack on the side.
• Fairly uniform but surface was slightly uneven.
• 12 x 12 x 1cm
• Very mild cheese. Filling did not reach as close to the edge as other pupusas did.
• Very generous amount of loroco. Grassy in a good way.

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Curtido

• Finely sliced.
• Very mild tang and fermentation.
• No spice and tastes neutral.

Salsa

• Small amount of tomato pulp.
• Simple. Few aromatics.
• Like canned tomato juice.

Rating

Scores evenly well in all areas. Both pupusas were equally good.

Form: 7.5
Ingredients: 8
Flavour: 7.5
Overall: 7.5

Amanencer Salvadoreño

Amanecer is located at Islington and Albion, a junction more known for its Indian and Pakistani businesses than Central American. They display colourful tapestries of country life in El Salvador. They would have created a rustic ambience if not for the violet LED strips that are more appropriate for a nightclub.

Revuelta

• Leakages on top. Some fillings were burnt.
• Somewhat uniform in roundness and thickness.
• 12.5 x 13 x 0.7cm
• Good ratio of meat and beans but cheese was missing. Red bell peppers added vibrancy.
• Tasty enough but greasy.

Queso y loroco

• Leaked at 2 places on the side.
• Fairly flat surfaces but uneven thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1.2cm. Finger imprints were evident on edges.
• 13 x 13.3 x 0.7cm
• Moderately strong cheese.
• Good amount of loroco. Taste is distinct.

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Curtido

• Medium sliced.
• Mild tang and fermentation.
• Botanical, herby taste.

Salsa

• Some tomato pulp. Medium-thick consistency.
• Simple. Few aromatics.
• Small quantity. Tasted like canned tomato juice.

Rating

Has potential. The revuelta filling shows that they can cook. Could be better if more finesse was taken in shaping and cooking the pupusa.

Form: 5.5
Ingredients: 6.5
Flavour: 7
Overall: 6.5

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Casamiento

Casamiento is an odd choice for a restaurant name. It means marriage in Spanish, and also the Salvadoran dish of rice and beans. Casamiento is not exactly known for its rice and beans either. It started life in Kensington Market and peddled pupusadillas: a cross between pupusas and quesadillas. Now that it has its own store, it sells regular pupusas.

Ever the non-conformist, the pupusas aren’t exactly traditional either. For one, they are the largest, thickest, and most expensive in this test. The tomato soup has been replaced with a Mexican salsa. Their curtido has no carrots. For takeout, everything is layered neatly in one container instead of separately from the pupusas.

Revuelta

• No leakage! But fried meat was evident on one surface.
• Fairly round. Thick. Some finger indentations on the surface.
• 14 x 14 x 1.3cm
• Unorthodox choice of roasted pork instead of ground pork. It’s the same type of meat used in al pastor or carnitas tacos. It came with a bit of fat and drippings. The ratio of ingredients was a bit off. There were not a lot of beans. The filling did not reach as close to the edge as other pupusas did.
• The roasted pork dramatically changed the pupusa’s character. This was the most porky and fragrant of all the pupusas in the taste test. However, the large chunks of pork dominated and didn’t gel with the other two main ingredients.

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Queso y loroco

• One small burst on the side.
• Fairly round and even surface. Thick.
• 14 x 14 x 1.3cm
• Very mild cheese. It was more like mozzarella instead of queso fresco. Little loroco.
• Couldn’t taste loroco. Not memorable.

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Curtido

• Medium-thin sliced.
• It had a pinch of oregano and was drained well. Amount of vinegar was perfect: barely perceptible but enough to add brightness. It was the only curtido without carrots.
• The most refreshing curtido in this test.

Salsa

• Thick, like a Mexican salsa roja. One of three contenders that treated the salsa like a dip instead of a soup.
• Piquant mix of herbs like bell peppers and jalapeños.
• The most delicious salsa in this test, but it’s not an orthodox Salvadoran salsa for pupusas.

Rating

It’s hard to make fair comparisons since Casamiento deviates from traditional recipes. It’s almost a cheat to use roast pork and Mexican salsas. I think it’s great to innovate—pupusas are overdue from getting the upscale and fusion treatment. Ultimately, taste determines the final score. Strong revuelta but weak loroco.

Form: 5.5
Ingredients: 7
Flavour: 7
Overall: 7

Cuscatlan

Technically not in Toronto, Cuscatlan is just a few steps north of the city border. They have a sports bar vibe and Mexican snacks too. Weekday specials include $2.83 pupusas on Tuesdays.

The pupusas had a faint fragrance of toasted corn and pork.

Revuelta

• No leakage!
• Moderately round and even surface. Inconsistent thickness between 0.8 to 1.4cm.
• 11.5 x 12 x 1cm
• Well-mixed and even ratio of beans and meat. Could use more cheese and herbs.
• Slightly smokey and meaty. Beans and meat were savoury and assertive.

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Queso y loroco

• No leakage from the sides but cheese seeped out of two points at the top.
• Moderately round. Uneven surface and thickness between 0.7 to 1.1cm.
• 11.5 x 12.5 x 1cm
• Moderately strong cheese. Just on the verge of being too salty. Crumbly.
• Loroco not distributed evenly. Loroco flavour absent.

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Curtido

• Finely sliced. Stained yellow from vinegar.
• Not too tangy. A pinch of oregano was the finishing touch. Well-balanced.
• Biggest portion—two to three times larger than other competitors. Tastiest too.

Salsa

• Mexican-influenced. Thin and oily. One of three contenders that treated the salsa like a dip instead of a soup.
• Complex combination of spices.
• Most unlike other competitors. This salsa was smokey and moderately spicy, like an Indian rasam. One of my favourites.

Rating

Pupusa construction isn’t the greatest but the revuelta has solid flavours. Skip the loroco and get plain cheese instead. Cuscatlan’s top-notch curtido and salsa help boost the average flavour.

Form: 6
Ingredients: 6.5
Flavour: 7.5
Overall: 7.5

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Esquina Salvadoreña

This Salvadoran corner has the second-largest interior and is one of the most comfortable to dine in. Their branding is casual and colourful.

The pupusas had a faint aroma. The pleasing golden-brown exterior was marred by places where the filling had leaked out.

Revuelta

• Burst badly at two points.
• Uniformly thin. But the thinness made the pupusa more prone to bursting.
• 13 x 14 x 0.7cm
• Uniform spread, like a coarse pâté.
• Plain and rather salty.

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Queso y loroco

• Bursts spanning quarter of circumference.
• Uneven surface and thickness between 0.7 to 1.2cm. Thick layer of filling.
• 12 x 13 x 0.8cm
• Very mild cheese. Greasy.
• Small amount of loroco. Only a hint of loroco taste.

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Curtido

• Medium-thin sliced. Stained yellow.
• Medium acid. Mild fermentation.
• A tad heavy on oregano but still bearable.

Salsa

• Quite liquid. Scant tomato pulp.
• Seasoning of salt, pepper, and onions. Slightly more complex than average.
• Like canned tomato juice.

Rating

The amazing thinness of the pupusas was the only strong point. That takes skill to construct. And even more skill to cook without leakages, which unfortunately did not happen here. Flavours were banal.

Form: 5
Ingredients: 5
Flavour: 5
Overall: 5

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La Guanaquita

La Guanaquita is popular amongst Salvadorans. When I was there in mid-afternoon, they had an endless stream of takeout orders. Perhaps it’s because they are located at a major intersection at Jane and Wilson. Or maybe it’s a testament to their food. In any case, it’s a low-key fast food restaurant. Almost everything is in Spanish. They should be able to speak English but I was too content in conversing in Spanish to find out.

The pupusas had the strongest and most mouth-watering aromas in this test. It smelt of corn, caramelized pork, and herbs.

Revuelta

• Small burst on one side.
• Uniform thickness.
• 12.5 x 13 x 1cm
• High ratio of pork to beans. Bell peppers and onions were present in sight and taste. Uniform spread.
• Savoury and balanced. The fried aromatics vaulted this to one of the top-tasting pupusas.

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Queso y loroco

• Two leaks on the side.
• Slight oval. Fairly uniform thickness.
• 13 x 15 x 1cm
• Moderately strong, salty cheese. Uniform spread.
• Loroco integrated well, just enough to assert itself.

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Curtido

• Medium-thin sliced.
• Medium-mild acid. Mild fermentation. Little liquid.
• Rather strong oregano taste.

Salsa

• Quite liquid. Scant tomato pulp.
• Simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and onions.
• Like canned tomato juice.

Rating

These were undoubtedly the best-tasting pupusas in the test. The loroco was pleasant but the revuelta was the star. Its aroma and flavour were unrivalled. However, the pupusas’ form could be improved. Other pupuserias could make perfectly round ones without fillings leaking out. The curtido wasn’t great and the salsa was ordinary. Ultimately, I care about pupusas and their flavour, so these flaws didn’t bother me.

Form: 7
Ingredients: 7.5
Flavour: 8
Overall: 8

La Pupusa Loka

La Pupusa Loka is one of the oldest pupuserias in Toronto. Like other Salvadoran restaurants, it also functions as a neighbourhood sports bar.

The pupusas were redolent of loroco. In fact, of all the competitors, this was the only one where the grassy scent of loroco stood out instead of that of fried pork. They were also one of the neatly-packed ones.

Revuelta

• Split badly. At some points, the top half was almost separated.
• Squarish, perhaps from sitting in the takeout container. Fairly uniform surface and thickness. Filled right to the edge, which probably caused the filling to burst.
• 12 x 12 x 0.8cm
• Somewhat uneven distribution of ingredients. Greasy.
• Pleasant aroma of spices. Porky, savoury, with an aftertaste of beans.

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Queso y loroco

• No leakage at the sides but there were 2 tiny bursts at the top.
• Fairly round and even surface. Slightly uneven thickness. Thick base.
• 12 x 12 x 0.8cm
• Strong cheese but loroco still manages to assert itself.
• Slightly uneven distribution of loroco.

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Curtido

• Medium sliced. Stained yellow.
• Second-largest portion in this test. Not spicy nor fermented.
• Very sharp and tangy. Overwhelming use of oregano and herbs. It wasn’t enjoyable to eat.

Salsa

• Moderate amount of tomato pulp.
• Bell peppers and onions added some depth.
• Like canned tomato juice.

Rating

The flavours are above average but the disastrous form of the revuelta pulls down the overall score. The revuelta could be an aberration but the loroco could have been constructed better too. It’s a pity because the pupusa fillings are not bad. More precision and care would have made these one of the top pupusas.

Form: 4
Ingredients: 6.5
Flavour: 7
Overall: 6.5

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Pupuseria El Buen Sabor

The full name is a mouthful: “Pupuseria El Buen Sabor de la Plaza Latina”. Plaza Latina is a minor attraction in Toronto for its concentration of businesses from Central America and northern South America. Its small food court is likewise international. El Buen Sabor literally flies the flag of El Salvador there. It’s also one of the oldest establishments in this test.

These were the sootiest pupusas in the test. Black carbon flakes coated the exterior. I visited late in the afternoon but they should have nonetheless cleaned their griddle before cooking.

Revuelta

• No leakage on sides but one burnt patch on top.
• Even surface but uneven thickness between 0.8 to 1.2cm. Filled to the edge. Lots of black specks.
• 12.5 x 12.5 x 1cm
• Pulverised meat. It was like a pâté. Not enough beans and cheese.
• Flavour was good, in a guilty fast-food sense. Like a mashed cocktail sausage.

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Queso y loroco

• I did not try their pupusa de queso y loroco. I ordered it but they gave me another pupusa revuelta instead. I only discovered the mistake when I got back home. So, I will review El Buen Sabor solely on their revuelta.

Curtido

• Medium-thick sliced.
• Moderate fermentation.
• Large quantity. Strong oregano taste. Some flecks of chilli but I couldn’t taste them. It was savoury but at times, it tasted like detergent. No, it did not have cilantro.

Salsa

• Liquid. Trace amount of tomato pulp.
• Minimal herbs.
• Like tomato water.

Rating

The soot covering the pupusas was a huge turn-off. I also had to avoid the burnt patches on the exterior. The flavour of the filling was actually above average and that helped pull up the overall score. With a cleaner griddle and more careful cooking, this could be a strong contender.

Form: 3
Ingredients: 4.5
Flavour: 6
Overall: 4.5

Pupuseria Salvadoreña

Across the road from Plaza Latina, Pupuseria Salvadoreña is another typical Salvadoran dive bar/restaurant. Everybody speaks Spanish but there is an English menu if you need it.

The pupusas were the best-formed ones in this test. Golden-brown, uniform, and round.

Revuelta

• No leakage!
• Very flat surface. Consistent thinness. Uniformly round. Moderately toasted.
• 12 x 12.1 x 0.8cm
• Some beans but not enough cheese.
• Very mild, almost bland. No identifiable taste. Got salty the more I ate it.

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Queso y loroco

• Burst on one side.
• Very flat surface. Rather consistent thinness. Uniformly round. Gently toasted.
• 11.5 x 11.7 x 0.8cm
• Strong, funky cheese. Salty.
• Distinctive taste of grassy loroco even though visually, there were not many pieces.

Curtido

• Medium sliced.
• Assertive acid. Mild fermentation.
• Pinch of oregano made this a pleasure to eat. Well-balanced flavours. One of the best in the test.

Salsa

• Liquid. Trace amount of tomato pulp.
• Seasoned simply with salt and pepper. It was mostly tomato.
• Like tomato water.

Rating

These pupusas had so much promise. They had the best form in this test. Unfortunately, this is a case where it looked better than it tasted. The revuelta needed more seasoning and aromatics. The loroco was much better but the strong cheese can be an acquired taste. On the bright side, their curtido was one of my favourites.

Form: 8
Ingredients: 6.5
Flavour: 5.5
Overall: 6

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Sazòn Latino

This is a unique restaurant that specializes in Dominican and Salvadoran dishes. It’s also one of the classier restaurants in this test and a solid mid-range option. Pre-pandemic, it had an express lunch counter with ready-made foods, cafeteria style.

Sazón Latino was the only restaurant in this test that bothered to label the takeout containers. It’s not really necessary because I did not order a lot, but it was a small gesture that demonstrated professionalism.

Revuelta

• No leakage!
• Round and even surface. Moderately uneven thickness between 1.1 to 1.5cm. Thick shell.
• 12.5 x 12.5 x 1.2cm
• More beans and cheese than meat.
• Beans were earthy but it got heavy towards the end. Some aromatics could have helped. Masa tasted flat and lacked the scent of corn.

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Queso y loroco

• Burst on one side and the oozed cheese was deeply browned.
• Moderately round. Slightly uneven surface and thickness. Doughy.
• 13 x 13 x 1cm
• Moderately strong cheese. Stringy like mozzarella.
• Barely any taste of loroco because it was concentrated in the centre and did not integrate long enough with the cheese.

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Curtido

• Medium-thin sliced.
• Tangy. Light fermentation.
• Oregano added flavour but it was overwhelmed by a medicinal herb. OK for a few bites but got unappetizing with a large portion.

Salsa

• Rich in tomato pulp. It even had some tomato skins and seeds. One of three contenders that treated the salsa like a dip instead of a soup.
• Some onion and seasonings but the star was the tomato.
• Not spicy. The best-tasting traditional salsa.

Rating

When I visited years ago, the pupusas were great. Standards have gone downhill in my latest visit. The revuelta is the better one but both seemed to use different techniques and recipes from other competitors. Perhaps a different chef on that day? The rich salsa helped pull up the overall score.

Form: 5.5
Ingredients: 6
Flavour: 6
Overall: 6

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Las San Sivar

Las San Sivar is a low-key corner eatery with a small menu.

It is the only one in the taste test that did not have loroco, so I went with regular pupusa de queso. The pupusas smelt moderately of masa.

Revuelta

• Small bursts at a few places.
• Uneven surface and thickness.
• 12 x 12 x 1cm
• Ingredients were not spread evenly. Beans lumped together in the centre.
• Aromatic pork. Pleasant savoury flavour.

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Queso

• Burst badly in a few areas.
• Uneven surface and thickness.
• 12 x 12 x 1cm
• Bland cheese, like mozarella.
• Plain taste. It needed salsa and curtido for flavour.

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Curtido

• Medium sliced.
• Moderate acid. Mild fermentation.
• Basic and OK taste.

Salsa

• Liquid. Trace amount of tomato pulp.
• Simple and not memorable.
• Like tomato water.

Rating

These pupusas were below average in this test. It’s a pity that they don’t offer loroco as that might have given more flavour to the pupusa de queso. On the positive side, they were the second cheapest and portions were adequate. It’s a serviceable option if you are in the neighbourhood.

Form: 5.5
Ingredients: 6
Flavour: 5.5
Overall: 5.5

Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol

It was difficult to sample this pupuseria. Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol is a stall at the International food court of Downsview Park Merchant’s Market. The market is only open on weekends. The food court is in the non-essential section, so they were closed for most of the pandemic.

The pupusas had a strong smell of corn. They were pale golden with scattered brown blotches. Textbook appearance.

Revuelta

• One small crack on the side.
• Very round. Even surface. Fairly even thickness between 0.8 to 1cm. Filled to the edge.
• 11 x 11 x 1cm
• All ingredients were discernible but there could be more cheese.
• Richly-seasoned pork. Aftertaste of beans rounded out this delicious pupusa.

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Queso y loroco

• One small leak at the top.
• Fairly round and flat. Somewhat even thickness between 0.8 to 1cm.
• 11 x 10.8 x 0.9cm
• Moderately-strong, chewy cheese. Large loroco pieces.
• Grassy fragrance from loroco. The small amount of cheese that seeped out had caramelized, giving more flavour.

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Curtido

• Medium-thin sliced.
• Moderate acid. Mild fermentation.
• Oddly, there was no oregano. It was still savoury to eat.

Salsa

• Liquid. Had some tomato pulp.
• Had chillies and other herbs.
• Complex flavour.

Rating

A hidden gem. They were easily one of the best pupusas in the test. They were carefully shaped and cooked, with almost no leakages. Generous and flavoursome ingredients. Cheap too. Worth the trek.

Form: 8
Ingredients: 7.5
Flavour: 7.5
Overall: 8

Other pupuserias

I didn’t include some pupuserias in this taste test but I’ve tried these in the past year:

• El Pulgarcito. The only Salvadoran restaurant in Scarborough. Revuelta is ok, albeit greasy. Loroco is surprisingly assertive. 6.5/10.

Verdict

The only well-rounded pupuseria is Delicias Costa del Sol. It’s narrowly beaten in the taste department by La Guanaquita. It’s worth noting that the prettiest pupusas are not always the tastiest and the most comfortable restaurants don’t have the best.

Best overall

1. La Guanaquita
   Most aromatic pupusas and some of the tastiest.
2. Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol
   Meticulously formed and textbook flavours.
3. 100% Salvadoreño
   Great value and excellent pupusa de loroco.

Best revuelta

1. La Guanaquita
   Addictive, fragrant, good ratio of ingredients.
2. Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol
   Rich seasonings and well-balanced.
3. Cuscatlan
   Smokey and bold.

Best queso y loroco

1. Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol
   Medium-strength cheese is complemented by the chunks of botanical loroco and golden-toasted masa.
2. 100% Salvadoreño
   Abundant loroco. Pleasant grassy taste that melds with the mellow cheese.
3. La Guanaquita
   For those who prefer a more robust cheese. Loroco comes through still.

Best curtido

1. Cuscatlan
   Great balance of tangy, salty, and funky. Giant portions.
2. Casamiento
   Bright and refreshing.
3. Pupuseria Salvadoreña
   Savoury with just enough acid to whet the appetite.

Best salsa

1. Casamiento
   Vibrant flavours from chillies, citrus, and other aromatics.
2. Sazón Latino
   Fresh and rich in tomatoes and herbs.
3. Cuscatlan
   Smokey and spicy.

Best ambience

1. Casamiento
   Modern and almost hip. But tiny dining area.
2. Sazòn Latino
   Mid-range surroundings.
3. Esquina Salvadoreña
   Homey feel. Cheerful and fun decor.

Summary of scores

Restaurant	Form	Ingredients	Flavour	Overall
100% Salvadoreño	7.5	8	7.5	7.5
Amanecer Salvadoreño	5.5	6.5	7	6.5
Casamiento	5.5	7	7	7
Cuscatlan	6	6.5	7.5	7.5
Esquina Salvadoreña	5	5	5	5
La Guanaquita	7	7.5	8	8
La Pupusa Loka	4	6.5	7	6.5
Las San Sivar	5.5	6	5.5	5.5
Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol	8	7.5	7.5	8
Pupuseria El Buen Sabor	3	4.5	6	4.5
Pupuseria Salvadoreña	8	6.5	5.5	6
Sazòn Latino	5.5	6	6	6

Practical information

The ratings below are just for pupusas. They do not represent the overall rating of the restaurant.

100% Salvadoreño

Rating

8.5/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.39
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $3.96

Address

612 Trethewey Drive

Hours

Monday 1100h – 2000h
Wednesday to Thursday 1100h – 2000h
Friday to Saturday 1000h – 2200h
Sunday 1000h – 2100h

Date of visit

June 2021

Amanecer Salvadoreño

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.96
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $4.52

Address

2663 Islington Avenue

Hours

Monday 1100h – 2030h
Wednesday to Thursday 1100h – 2030h
Friday to Sunday 1000h – 2030h

Date of visit

June 2021

Casamiento

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $5.65
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $5.65

Address

787 Dupont Street

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday 1200h – 2030h
Friday to Saturday 1200h – 2100h
Sunday 1200h – 1900h

Date of visit

June 2021

Cuscatlan

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.39
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $3.39

Address

3232 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 8, Vaughan

Hours

Monday 1200h – 1800h
Tuesday 1200h – 2000h
Wednesday 1200h – 1900h
Thursday to Friday 1200h – 2000h
Saturday 1000h – 2000h
Sunday 1000h – 1900h

Date of visit

June 2021

Esquina Salvadoreña

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $4.52
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $4.52

Address

1736 Jane Street

Hours

Tuesday to Sunday 1100h – 2100h

Date of visit

June 2021

La Guanaquita

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $4.24
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $4.24

Address

1621 Wilson Avenue

Hours

Monday to Thursday 1100h – 2000h
Friday to Sunday 1000h – 2000h

Date of visit

June 2021

La Pupusa Loka

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.96
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $4.12

Address

889 Wilson Avenue

Hours

Monday to Thursday 1100h – 2200h
Friday to Saturday 1100h – 2300h
Sunday 1100h – 2200h

Date of visit

June 2021

Pupuseria El Buen Sabor

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.50
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $3.50

Address

Plaza Latina food court, 9 Milvan Dr

Hours

Daily 1200h – 2000h

Date of visit

June 2021

Pupuseria Salvadoreña

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.50
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $3.50

Address

2459 Finch Avenue West

Hours

Wednesday to Sunday 1100h – 2000h

Date of visit

June 2021

Saźon Latino

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.96
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $5.08

Address

6 Bradstock Road

Hours

Daily 1100h – 2000h

Date of visit

June 2021

Las San Sivar

Rating

5.5/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.40
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $3.40

Address

2461 St Clair Avenue West

Hours

Monday to Tuesday 1030h – 1900h
Wednesday to Sunday 1030h – 1900h

Date of visit

August 2021

Pupuseria Delicias Costa del Sol

Rating

8/10

Prices (including tax)

Pupusa revuelta: $3.50
Pupusa de queso y loroco: $3.50

Address

Food court in Downsview Park Merchant’s Market, 40 Carl Hall Road

Hours

Saturday to Sunday 1000h – 1700h

Date of visit

August 2021