Taqueria El Salva Mex - El Cerrito

Thank you! After more than nine years in business, Taqueria El Salva Mex will close its doors on Saturday, February 19, 2022. This message was handwritten on the front window of the restaurant. For over nine years, this place was a hidden gem along San Pablo Avenue, known for its incredible hole-in-the-wall meals. Their pupusas were legendary, and now, they exist only in our memories.

We were completely overlooked when we arrived and throughout our visit. The staff was unfriendly and unwelcoming. We would have been loyal customers if there had been any sign of good customer service.

Moreover, they only accept cash, which is quite inconvenient in an age when most people pay with cards or phones. I might have overlooked this if the food had been amazing. To top it all off, the chips provided were Parmesan garlic pita chips! Yes, you read that right—at a Latin restaurant. I regrettably dipped one into the salsa and was unpleasantly surprised; I had been hoping for some hummus instead. Luckily, I had brought store-bought tortilla chips with me, and those, along with the salsas, were delicious. I wish I could say the same about the burrito. It's disappointing that I'll have to drive the full two miles to my go-to place on Solano. But hey, sometimes you need to know what you're getting into! Perhaps others have had better experiences here, but I won't be returning.

I'm not gonna hit the bush. the chiles relleno here is phenominal! just go in, order the chiles relleno and do not look back. Thank you. Please note that they do not always have the chiles relleno, so I recommend calling forward. they will take orders over the phone so they may also put in their order via the phone. you will be ready for the future. here's only cash, no credit cards. so bring the teig. also, while the covid they are not advertising, but they are happy to eat them in the restaurant. they have a beautiful small outdoor area where they can also eat. during the summer I shoot out. a part of this place: if they have a seafood or shellfish allergy, all foods here should be considered contaminated because they cook and fish on the same grill as the other foods and meats. everything tastes a little fishy as a result.

Small family owned business. Good food, full of flavor and fast service. Pupusas are good size and they don't skimp on the fillings.