Abi's Restaurant

Salvadoran restaurant · Lowry Hill East

Abi's Restaurant

Salvadoran restaurant · Lowry Hill East

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2828 Lyndale Ave S UNIT 1, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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Authentic Salvadoran fare, especially pupusas, with friendly service  

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The Best Underrated, Hidden Gem Restaurants in the Twin Cities | Eater Twin Cities

"Chef Abi Baire takes inspiration from the women in her family — her grandmother, mother, and Aunt Maria — who’ve been cooking Salvadoran and Central American food for generations. She brought their time-tested recipes to Minneapolis in 2015, when she opened Abi’s Restaurant on Lyndale Avenue. The entire menu, which has everything from quesabirria to camarones a la plancha, is stellar, but the absolute musts are the flavor-packed pupusas. Mix and match the revueltas, the chicharron con queso, and the queso con ayote (zucchini and cheese). The restaurant accepts online orders for takeout through Toasttab." - Eli Radtke

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The Best Restaurants in Minneapolis’s Uptown Neighborhood | Eater Twin Cities

"Since 2015, Abi’s has been serving scratch-made Salvadorian and Mexican food inspired by family recipes lovingly passed down from Abi’s grandma and aunt. The Mexican portion of Abis’ menu features some of Uptown’s finest tacos, burritos, and empanadas. But don’t skip the pillowy pupusas, which are stuffed with fillings like savory chicharron or cheese with loroco, an edible Salvadoran flower, and served with crunchy, acidic cabbage slaw." - Natalia Mendez

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Louis Johnson

Google
Really like their food. I had the Chilaquiles and they were great. Liked the Salsa Verde and the egg it had on it. The place is also extremely convenient to get to as it is right along both the Route 21/B Line bus and the Route 4 bus. It’s also extremely convenient for biking as well as it is very close to midtown greenway and the Bryant Avenue bike path and the bike path on Hennepin Avenue

Carla Daza

Google
The pupusas are so delicious and filling! They have a 3 for $12 deal that can’t be beat. I love the spinach, garlic, and zucchini flavors. They can substitute the default cheese filling for refried beans which not only makes it vegan but also even tastier! I love the pupusas for brunch.

Quincy

Google
Awesome find in a cute, semi-hidden spot. The pupusas were delicious - I especially loved the loroco and the garlic fillings and the sauce that comes with them. The staff are also super friendly and the servings were large for the price. Would come back next time I’m in the area.

Krista Hanson

Google
Abi’s is Amazing! When we visit from Illinois we have to stop and get Papusa’s! So yummy! Abi and her sister are so nice! Definitely recommend!

Mona

Google
Went to Minneapolis for a weekend trip and this was my favorite restaurant we went to! Everything we ordered was not only so delicious and flavorful, but also affordably priced. Our server was super sweet too- they don’t sell Diet Coke, but she gave me her own can for free! They deserve way more patronage; I definitely hope to be back one day to try more of the menu. We ordered the following items: - Loroco Papusa (4.8/5) - Combinación Guanaca (4.8/5) - Birrica Papusa (4.3/5)

Markeda D.

Google
Delicious birria pupusas and chicken flautas. Nice and spacious restaurant. Lively music and fast service. There is also a large free parking lot out front which is really convenient given the location. Special thank you to Angelica our server!

K “Kimmy” D

Google
Limited drinks- no taps or liquor. Orders were taken in a reasonable amount of time. Food came fairly quickly. I had papusas and recommend el flor. The sopa de mariscos is also good. Both dishes lacked in flavor.

Henry Hwang

Google
Came in on a cold winter morning searching for something warm and tasty, and found this place on Google. 10/10 amazing food, kind service, and catchy Latin music! Highly recommend the Combination plate and the birria tacos for a good spread of different tastes! Definitely don't skimp on the sauces and pickled vegetables because they add lots of flavor and palate cleansing qualities
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Melissa M.

Yelp
We had a great experience at Abi's. The food is extremely tasty, very generous portions and very reasonable prices. If you're not a heavy eater, be prepared to take a box home! Our server angie was very friendly and we had a nice time talking to her. It was very chill on a tuesday night during a snowstorm.
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Patti K.

Yelp
We enjoyed our dinner here. The space is brightly decorated with colorful murals. The staff is friendly, helpful, welcoming, and attentive. Our server cheerfully walked us through the menu and gave us recommendations. I ordered three pupusas, and my spouse ordered the traditional Salvadoran meal with plantains, tamales, refried beans, and a pupusa revuelta. All of the food was really good. The fresh pickled curtido nicely complemented the freshly fried pupusas. Our server kindly gave us an extra helping of curtido after we finished ours up. We also had Salvadoran horchata for the first time. It tasted a little nutty and creamier than horchata we've had at Mexican restaurants. I also had a pupusa with loroco, an edible flower with a fresh, snappy taste. I also had spinach and zucchini, but the loroco was my favorite. I also liked my spouse's pupusa revuelta. The only thing that might have made our visit a little nicer would have been another fresh vegetable option on the menu like a side salad. The bathrooms were clean and serviceable, but the doors and hardware could use a little TLC in the future. Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!
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Markeda D.

Yelp
Delicious birria pupusas and chicken flautas. Nice and spacious restaurant. Lively music and fast service. There is also a large free parking lot out front which is really convenient given the location. Special thank you to Angelica our server!
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Mona T.

Yelp
Went to Minneapolis for a weekend trip and this was my favorite restaurant we went to! Everything we ordered was not only so delicious and flavorful, but also affordably priced. Our server was super sweet too- they don't sell Diet Coke, but she gave me her own can for free! They deserve way more patronage; I definitely hope to be back one day to try more of the menu. We ordered the following items: - Loroco Papusa (4.8/5) - Combinación Guanaca (4.8/5) - Birrica Papusa (4.3/5)

Juan M.

Yelp
Simply the right place to enjoy a great meal!!! Highly recommended !! Great food Great service
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Caitlin S.

Yelp
Abi's is a cute Salvadoran spot tucked away in Uptown Minneapolis. I wasn't sure I was in the right spot when I got out of my Lyft, but as soon as I turned the corner, I easily spotted the entrance and was greeted by Abi's bright interior and friendly staff. I ordered the chicken flautas and a glass of jamaica and my friend opted for a pair of pupusas. My flautas were perfectly crispy and the chicken tender and flavorful. The toppings paired nicely and the salsa added a nice amount of spice. The jamaica was so refreshing, and my friend loved the pupusas. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were reasonable. Overall, a very good experience.
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Atwater Villager G.

Yelp
Delicious, hearty Salvadoran food. Simple menu. Friendly service. Off street parking. Comfortable dining room. Try the taco plate.

John F.

Yelp
Wasn't very welcoming when we came in. Sat us down. Didn't come back to the table to take our order, the girl was on the phone. We waited about 25 mins until My wife had to get up and get her to take out order. Food was great. Exactly what you'd expect. The ambiance was nice.
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Annelise E.

Yelp
Went on a whim tonight! SO GLAD we did. You can TASTE the love in every dish. Efficient service, a bit more than a hole in the wall: good restaurant space, lighting was a bit commercial but you're at a restaurant for the food not fancy light fixtures. Got the yuca frita appetizer, combinacion Guanaca, and birria tacos. The pupusas are FANTASTIC!!!! The flavor in every dish was just delightful. So so so so good. Will ABSOLUTELY be back!
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Trey F.

Yelp
Don't walk, run to this place!! This was my first time here and I am honestly shocked that I haven't heard about them sooner. After a long day of shopping, my girlfriend and I felt a burning sensation for pupusas and did a quick search on Yelp and after reading the reviews and looking at their menu, we chose Abi's. We had two servers, Marina and Victoria who worked hand in hand to provide a true hospitable flow of service to our table. They were prompt and even gave us an update on the status of our order(even though it was served quickly). I ordered chillaqules, pupusas and my gf got the quesabirria. All of which were evidently prepared fresh to order. I have had a myriad of pupusas from all around the metro, and with the highest confidence, I can say the ones I got here, were unmatched. It was packed with flavor, and I loved the red spicy salsa, coupled with the curtido(cabbage and picked veggie slaw). The chillaqules were scrumptious and the eggs that came with paired beautifully. It was worth every bite! The quesabirria that my gf ordered was so yummy and hot that I might've ate more than I should've from her plate, haha. The ambiance was nice and simple, clean and with a dash of bachata music in the background -- which makes for a very festive dining experience. One thing that will also keep me coming back is the private parking available to their customers, as opposed to the (impossible) street parking(which is quite the norm on this side of town). Overall a true 5-star experience and I would definitely keep them in mind when I'm feeling Mexican and Salvadorian food. Compliments to the chef, servers, Abi and the total staff. They're the real deal for sure!!!! P. S. - you will not be disappointed! So give them a try!
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Molly L.

Yelp
Our family ate here as an alternative to Thanksgiving this year. Abi was very welcoming and helped us pick some delicious food. We LOVED the pupusas! We had the queso con loroco - delcious! The horchata is homemade and is the perfect combination of slightly sweet and nutty. We also enjoyed the elote and guacamole. Yum! All of it! We used to eat at this location when it was The Egg and I. It is nice to see all the improvements made in the restaurant. It is clean and feels fresh and new with the beautiful Salvadoran art on the walls. We will be back. Thank you, Abi!

Jinx D.

Yelp
This is a definite NO! The restaurant is filthy, the food inedible, and the staff is like extras from The Sopranos. Rough looking, a little addled, and downright scary. There are a kajillion great restaurants in Minneapolis, this is not one of them.
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Adriana G.

Yelp
My friend and I had a random craving for pupusas after shopping. We decided to Google search nearby restaurants that offered this Salvadorian delicacy. We came across Abi's and I remembered that this business had gone viral few years ago due to a beautiful act. Okay now about the food, we ordered the deal of 3 pupusas for $12. I got 2 revueltas and 1 garlic one. They were really good, tasted well-- only thing I did notice on one of them is that the dough wasn't cooked all the way on the thicker edges-- but that's okay, I just cut that part out. The pupusas were still delicious. I ate them all. I left FULL, satisfied and happy with my meal. This uptown location is new, so lots of upgrades yet to be made (according to the owner). Service was also great, she was very kind and made sure we were well attended.

L L.

Yelp
Abi's 2828 Lyndale Av S. A group of us had breakfast there Sunday morning and it was absolutely terrific. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo . It came with the best fresh chips and scratch made salsa Verde. It was HUGE and delicious. Took half to go for tomorrows breakfast (and it was just as good today, reheated!). Another in our group had a Huevos Rancheros and he said it was a 10 out of 10. One person has special diet restrictions and the chef was able to hear what she needed and whipped up a great custom breakfast. Another in our group had the Birra breakfast burrito and she thought it was great. All the food was clearly scratch made. Mid way through our meal the chef, Abi, came to our table and greeted us. She said she and her partner are from El Salvadore. Her food is authentic, fresh, flavorful, and terrific! It was a great brunch. PLEASE give them a try for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They really could use the business. The restaurant business is hard, and the current business environment for restaurants is terrible. Please, stop in. They would really appreciate your business...if we don't support small local business it will go away. Thanks for reading!
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Christopher M.

Yelp
I honestly didn't know this place existed until I was looking up new places to eat in the neighborhood. Abis is literally a hidden gem off Lyndale. The restaurant is basic, but clean and I was promptly greeted and seated by the server who was excellent throughout dinner. I ordered the Flautas and Cheese Papusas and they did not disappoint. The Flautas had a great presentation and were delicious with the optional hot salsa upon request. I went with the recommended garlic, chicken, and stewed beef Cheese Papusas and each one had its own unique flavor though the garlic was my personal favorite. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of their menu
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Will P.

Yelp
Low key place, old school R&B vibes. Excellent customer service it was definitely a real smooth vibe I recommend taking a date on someone special so you both can enjoy the ambience

Mary M.

Yelp
What a great place! It is a very local, friendly Salvadoran restaurant with the best pupusas I've had in the cities. The service was quick and pleasant. We also had the chiliquiles and beans, and those were awesome as well. If you're looking for polish and shine, maybe it's not for you-but the decor doesn't matter when the food is so good!
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Loveleen A.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious pupusas with the pickled cabbage and tomato sauce! Abi's pupusas are handmade by her. I'll be back!

Steve C.

Yelp
What an amazing restaurant the food was absolutely delicious. I got the combination Guanaca and it was well balanced and delicious. The fried plantain really added an extra layer of texture and depth to an amazing meal. Our server was very professional and friendly and really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Hopefully if we are in the area again this is a must stop. I will be recommending this restaurant to my friends and family.
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Anjola L.

Yelp
I love this place. It's has a certain charm that is really warm. The owner and staff are really sweet and kind. The food is delicious. Absolutely delicious. One of my favorite spots on Lyndale. 1000% recommend the birria tacos. The sweet plantains are also perfect with the Diabla sauce.
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Rich C.

Yelp
I love supporting locally owned businesses with great food, me and my lady love this spot. The pupusas are amazing, plantains where great, beans are so creamy and the rice is great.
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Nitza R.

Yelp
If you are looking for authentic latin flavors, this is definitely the place to be. The pupusas were very flavorful and the consomé brings it home. Size is perfect to select several different flavors to try. The place needs a lil updating, but you'll be so busy enjoying your food you wont have time to notice.
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Domingo C.

Yelp
As someone who identifies as Salvadoran, I've been disappointed multiple times in finding authentic food. That ended at Abi's Cafe. They have wonderful staff that are incredibly kind and attentive. During a few visits, I have ordered pupusas revueltas, pupusas de pollo, yuca frita, empanadas de plátano, and papitas salvadoreñas. Every single food has authentic flavour and reminds me of my time in El Salvador every time I visit. The pupusas have tremendous filling, especially given the cost. The yuca was cooked perfectly and plentiful enough for two people to share, which is the same for the papitas salvadoreñas. The empanadas were incredibly warm and with incredible flavor. For drinks, I have ordered horchata and Kolashampan. Both are delicious and again serve as incredible reminders of my homeland. The Kolashampan especially brings incredible nostalgia and taste just like bubblegum cola. Know that the space is small, but the taste and feeling of home is grand.
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Luke G.

Yelp
The taquitos were very impressive! Fresh presentation, crunchy exterior, and flavorful juicy chicken on the inside. It's all served on a massive green leaf of some kind! The chicharron papusa was our favorite! Horchata however wasn't worth ordering. It was heavy and had an off taste.
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Candy T.

Yelp
Yasssssss to this place. I got the camarones a la diabla and tried the cheese pupusa. The shrimp was extremely good, perfect amount of sauce, enough to leave a coat of sauce on the shrimped and some to eat with your rice. The sauce has a kick to it. The cheese in the pupusa was so nice, warm and milky. Well balance between the amount of cheese and masa. Love the staff there, they are very friendly and nice. Location wise: not the safest area, would suggest to go in daytime. The restaurant is kind of small so it might not be a great place to bring in a group of 8 or over.

Lee P.

Yelp
We found this spot on accident! And it has become our favorite place in the twin cities for Birria Tacos & Empanadas! Would highly recommend!
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Brianna F.

Yelp
I'm not typically interested in leaving poor reviews, but unfortunately this merits an exception. The chips were properly stale, the beans looked like they'd been scraped from the bottom of the pot, and the food was bland. Our plates were $20 each, and served to us lukewarm, and despite a fully-staffed establishment-- 10 minutes apart. We were not offered any refills, nor checked in on. I wish I had orangutan feet so i could give this a four thumbs down. The upside is that there is a LOT of room for improvement and I believe that they can certainly get there one day. Remember: If you're eating out, please tip well regardless of the quality of service you received. Being a worker is tough, especially in the service/food industry, and people have bills to pay regardless. Have some compassion + integrity and don't be that kind of douchebag.
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Jeff O.

Yelp
Love this place!! First time trying Salvadoran food was soooo delicious... service was excellent!!! Definitely would try this place again next time we're in town
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Michael G.

Yelp
I been wanting some pupusas lately because I'm from El Salvador so I got online and found this place and let me tell you something so far the best pupusas that I had try I really like their pupusas revueltas , I also try the cheese ones and there's not a lot of flavor on it, their tomato sauce it's also a little to watery and also your Jamaica and horchata is not it it needs more flavor and less water other than that service is good a nice place to eat and with their on parking lot which is a win win in Minneapolis
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Travis B.

Yelp
Food was really good and everything tasted fresh and authentic. Service was a little slow which is the reason I didn't give 5 stars but I definitely recommend. I've had a lot of authentic Latin food and this was right on point.
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S B.

Yelp
Tamale was all breading and sweet. The quesadilla was more like a loaded, WET burrito which was soggy. Not my thing, I'll pass on this place.
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Joshua N.

Yelp
As a recent arrival to East Phillips, I've enjoyed having Abi's just around the corner from my house. The proprietor is quite a character, and the food is pretty good. The name of the game here is pupusas, and they are always good. And cheap - at least comparable with other pupusa places in the area. The curtido are especially flavorful, and a bit more spicy than the other places. Almost like Korean kimchi. Lots of yum for very little $. The experience of eating here could be a little better. Compared to several of the other restaurants around Bloomington and Lake, I just don't always feel completely welcome here. It's not that the service is bad, and it's friendly enough. I just don't get a very pleasant vibe.

Ryan L.

Yelp
Every time we come to MN from Chicago this place is a must visit at least once if not twice. The food is absolutely amazing - so flavorful, unique, and affordable. We wish we had this place closer to home. Highly recommend!!
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Mark D.

Yelp
Delicious pupusas for the win! Fabulous garnishes for the bonus! We had a great meal of many types of pupusas, along with veggie fajitas. Everything was served hot and fresh. Bonus: they had corn or flour tortillas for the fajitas. Pupusas were the star of the show, however. For those unfamiliar with these, they are hot and soft dough pockets, stuffed with whichever combination you'd like from the menu (maybe 10 varieties?). They do a stellar job of making them here. Our server (or maybe the owner?) was very welcoming. Like we were honored guests, walking into a superstar's home, type of welcoming! We will certainly return!
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Stephanie S.

Yelp
I LOVE ABI'S CAFE!!!! They make fresh, made to order pupusas! You can hear them slapping them between their hands in the kitchen shortly after ordering. They also have great taquitos but the pupusas are the reason I love coming back to this place. They come with delicious pickled vegetables. I've had the chance to meet Abi and she was the greatest. She spent time talking to us about the menu and even brought us out some things to try. I love supporting small businesses like this, especially this one as it is minority and female owned. I will continue supporting this cafe and spreading the word about it's delicious pupusas!!
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Phoebe B.

Yelp
i was served by Sky and want to praise her professionalism. she has excellent customer service. definitely made me want to come again. the food was great just what i wanted and exceeded my expectations. the food is a tiny bit pricey for a student, but worth the price! ambiance was just fine, nothing unusual. Birria Tacos Fajitas

Iris M.

Yelp
please update your hours. I've tried to eat here twice only to be told that you're not on the clock anymore and that you don't know why the hours are different each time.
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AJ D.

Yelp
I've heard such great things about Abi's, and I was pleasantly surprised that they lived up to the hype! Abi's isn't super fancy, and it is small with not much seating. That being said, it is clean, and they have the most wonderful pupusas I've ever had! We also had the fajitas, which had a wonderful flavor. They also add cheese to the fajitas, which is optional, but I've never heard of that before so we tried it. It was very tasty. I will definitely be back for many more pupusa-based meals! And also to try the guacamole.

Charles W.

Yelp
My wife and I picked Abi's because we were in the area and the reviews looked good. While we expected something above average, we were blown away by the taste of the food. Even the black beans were better than what I've had anywhere else. We had the traditional pupusas, which didn't look like much, but they were incredible. We will recommend this place to all of our friends.
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Lindberg C.

Yelp
Greasy af. Burnt. Room temperature. Hardly any filling. Poorly packaged. Worst pupusas I've had.
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Jack G.

Yelp
I love Abi's Cafe! We came here later in the night so they weren't busy at all and we were craving some pupusas so we each ordered a couple and we immediately started to hear them in the back making them to order! They were incredibly flavorful and obviously very fresh. The pickled veggies and salsas were both incredible. During our visit Abi herself came out and talked to us about her restaurant and how her family helps with her recipes and it was very cool stuff. She even brought us out some items that she was menu testing for free(which were delicious) we have been back several times and love this place! The tacos were also super good! Great price point for this quality of food!

Suzanne L.

Yelp
Wow. Wow. Wow! Go eat here immediately! Everything was sooooooo delicious. Friendly staff, too.
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Gerald A.

Yelp
Wow the food is amazing I mean its freshly prepared by actual salvadorians Not some wanna be that thinks they can cook. Prob the best Latino place I have gone to eat in a while
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Liz R.

Yelp
Came here to celebrate a birthday and I can't say enough about how amazing the food and service were!!! The pupupas were out of this world and they even brought us cake!!!! Please please please support this amazing business!!!

Ed F.

Yelp
We've been here 3 times in the past 2 weeks. A bit hard to find off of Lyndale. Parking in front of restaurant. From the charming proprietor, Abi to the excellent meals, our favorite place for Salvadoran food. We've tried a number of the pupusas, combination plates and breakfast. All have been excellent!

Rach T.

Yelp
Overall, Good food, good portions, good prices, and good service. I went here for the Papusas because I had read real good review about them. The papusas were good but nothing I would rave about. However, the spicy shrimp dish that I tried was really good. Loved the fact that this dish was spicy but you could still taste all the different flavors in it. Warning though, when they say spicy they are not kidding!! For the spicy food lovers out there, the spicy shrimp will not disappoint you! Looking at the menu it definitely looked like there were other dishes worth trying as well. FYI, this is a small place with only a few tables so be prepared for that and the neighborhood is.. well, it's on east lake st so not for everyone is all I would say about that.
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Jeremy G.

Yelp
Abi is the best! My fiancé and I discovered Abi's Café after reading a news article about Abi's choice to hire a panhandler who had come in asking for food. With covert intentions of evaluating the food as a wedding reception catering possibility, we visited the café for a date night, and were treated to first class service. Abi is incredibly friendly, offered phenomenal service, and all the food was delicious (I especially recommend the tamales and pupusas!). Abi had a large variety of vegetarian options for my fiancé, and plenty of "meatitarian" choices for me. Being a small restaurant, we weren't sure if Abi would be able/willing to take on our catering job for 200+ guests, but at the end of our meal when we "made the ask," she assured us that between her and her aunt (who also owns a restaurant nearby), they share staff for events and so are able to do large catering jobs. We came back a couple weeks later for a food-tasting of what she'd be preparing for our guests, and were again very happy with the deliciousness factor (I've been to too many weddings with bland food, and I didn't want mine falling into that category). She gave us a very reasonable quote, and we officially hired her. Abi and I worked out a preliminary buffet menu, and she didn't bat an eye when our requirements kept changing (as we added/removed guests, adjusted the number of vegetarians/meatitarians we were expecting, and so on). The day of the wedding, Abi closed her restaurant for the day so she could focus entirely on us. She and her staff were professional, efficient, and dealt with anything and everything that came up. And, over and over we heard unsolicited comments from guests about how yummy the food was. Basically, we can't say enough good things about Abi. PS, to Abi, if you're reading this: THANK YOU for all you did to make our day run so smoothly! You were the best.
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Julius R.

Yelp
Best pupusas in town, hands-down! They serve more authentic Salvadoran food, but I always measure the quality through the staple-food... Abi makes them fresh. I'll be coming back a lot
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Kristin U.

Yelp
My partner and I just had our first experience at Abi's and it was incredible! We needed to pick up about 14 pupusas for a party tomorrow and had been planning to stop at a nearby restaurant. When we called the other restaurant at 6:45 on a Friday night they told us they were closing at 7 and couldn't accommodate our order. I'm so grateful in restrospect. We yelped and found Abi's which turned out to be such a pleasant surprise! Not only was Abi super friendly and helpful on the phone, she was happy to prepare our order despite also closing at 7pm! My partner and I are vegan and it was very reassuring to know we could get pupusas free of any animal products here. Once we picked up our order we had to try a couple out and they are by far the best pupusas we've had in Minneapolis! Not greasy, a perfect ratio of masa to filling and delicious curtido to top it off. Very excited to be a new customer here!