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"The restaurant’s namesake is the most compelling reason to visit: in the pupusa arena, that salutation belongs to Pupusas Paradise, which more than lives up to its utopian name. For around $3 each, the charred pupusas create “a delirium of melt-y ooze” on the inside that’s complemented by obligatory curtido, including a cabbage slaw and a variety of salsas. While the pupusas alone make for a worthwhile meal, the empanadas, corn and chicken tamales, and weekend specials like the carne guisada are equally satisfying, and I praise the all-female kitchen staff as “goddesses of Salvadorian food.”" - Camila Navarrette