Gloria's Cafe

I think everything about this place is perfect. It’s a small and casual Latin-style restaurant with a very friendly and attentive staff, and plenty of satisfying dishes. I recommend trying anything off the Gloria’s specialties menu, especially the Carnitas Plate. The cuisine is primarily Salvadoran, but they also have a menu specifically for Mexican dishes. When I last went there, they had a great happy hour (all day on Fridays). You can’t go wrong with this place; there will be something for everyone. I have been back many times, and it never disappoints. They’ve definitely won a loyal customer.

The friendliest and most attentive host/server Jose! Thank you so much for the awesome experience. The food was out so fast and not a detail was missed in service. Everything was so delicious, we can’t wait to come back for happy hour!

Very nice food. Came here on a whim when my favorite sushi place was closed. Had papusas (cheese and jalepeno was my favorite) and the cocido which was perfect; very flavorful and tasted similar to Mexican caldo de pollo but with beef. Staff was very attentive. Will def return.

Came here after heading back to our hotel after a long day of tourist stuff in LA. Randomly found via reddit comments. Tasty food and great portion sizes for what you pay. Came in late and the gentleman at the front happily served us. Would recommend what we ordered the plato tipico

Lovely space that feels lovingly cared for with high-energy music that isn't too loud. Friendly, attentive service. The food is well prepared, well displayed, and all tasty. We enjoyed the horchata, Mexican chocolate, tasty fresh Arnold Palmer, guacamole, Plato Tipico, Salvadoran Special, soft tacos, plantains, pupusa, and tamales (which were small and fried), and the Gloria's Cafe hot sauce. The empanadas were special and highly recommended.

I went here with some friends and we all cleaned out plates by the end of it. We all ate from the Salvadoran menu and it was delicious. Next time I will be sure to get extra chicharrón and plátanos, they were my absolute favorite. We sat in the outside patio that had twinkle lights and lots of space. The service is friendly and supportive, only thing I would say is the margarita pitchers could have been poured a little stronger. I will definitely be returning!

We loved Gloria’s! Everything was delicious and so glad we stumbled on this place. The carne asada plate was unreal, the taquitos were delicious, and the chicken & cheese pupusas were sooo yummy. Hoping to be back soon!

This place has it all!!!! Pupusas, empanadas, seafood carne asada tamales, burritos, tacos, enchiladas...EVRRYTHING!!! they were also on diners and dives with Guy Fieri, SOOOOO GOOD tht you could smell it from the outside, why I went there!!! The MOST delicious Mexican & Salvadorian food, meeting the owner and his wife truly made it a home feeling and the atmosphere is a wonderful place that you can just sit with family or friends, have a drink and a wonderful time (They have a bar even!!! You have to look for the restaurant because if you don't you will miss it (next to metro PCs), and I mean you will miss it, you will miss ALLLLL they have to offer, I love the variety of dishes so that I can continue to eat here and have different dishes every time and it doesn't matter because they are all delicious AND AUTHENTICALLY MADE!!!! IM A LIFER CUSTOMER HERE, I FEEL LIKE FAMILY ALREADY!!!! MUY DELICIOUSO!!!

I live a block away and it took me about a year to stop in. I've missed out so much! I searched Yelp looking for a un plato de pescado and there are several on the menu. House Special Pescado in a garlic sauce sounded like a winner. Definitely the protein I wanted. I think I'll try the Seven Seas Soup with Fish, Shrimp, Crab Legs, Octopus, Calamari, and Scallops later this week!

The service was very friendly & walked the perfect balance of letting us be to chat & catch up with our friend group while still checking in on us. The vibe is definitely cute li'l hole-in-the-wall spot. The chicken tostada was yummy, very fresh, & frankly HUGE for something listed under the appetizer section! And the tajin-rimmed margarita was a tasty little treat. I'm very glad we stumbled upon this place. I've officially added it to my "tasty approved" list!

It's taken me a minute to post this review as life has kept me extremely busy but I had to leave review about my last lunch visit. I now work and the area and was excited to go back after visiting a couple of times for dinner. I don't know what specifically happened during this lunch visit but I believe some cleaning supply touched the food packaging. It was either my chips or beans that tasted like Faboloso. When I called back to let them know, the lunch worker who checked me out apologized and said to call back at 3pm to speak to the manager or owner. I called back and the "manager or owner " downplayed my whole experience and said they do not have cleaning supplies near food. Whatever the case was, I know my food was tainted and he didn't care.

The service is wonderful. Everyone we encountered was so nice. The food is very good. It's a mix of Mexican and Salvadoran food. Street parking only & it's located on Venice so parking can be tough depending on the time of the day.

We loved Gloria's! Everything was delicious and so glad we stumbled on this place. The carne asada plate was unreal, the taquitos were delicious, and the chicken & cheese pupusas were sooo yummy. Hoping to be back soon!

Food: I ordered Mexican food so this review is about that - enchiladas and pinto beans (refried), rice and margaritas. The lemon margarita was OK - had a pitcher, wasn't too strong, but light and refreshing (though would recommend something else if you're looking for a buzz). The food came out somewhat quickly and I thought it tasted good/I enjoyed what I had. Basically what you'd expect. Didn't really have any complaints. The chips and salsa were fine as well. Apparently Guy Fieri had been there, some items are marked with "food network" logo. Service: Fast and attentive. No complaints. Ambiance: It's a little on the smaller side but still has a few comfortable booth and fine for what it is. Good casual dining and still comfortable. I'd be back for sure, it is a nice little hole in the wall with decent food that is worth a stop.

Love it here! Great vibes, great music choices, and really friendly staff. The food is also immaculate. Everything I have had here tastes delicious, and the margaritas are incredible too!

Was in the area and in the mood for some good Latin food. I'm so glad I decided to check out Gloria's. I experienced delicious food and great customer service. I wasn't sure what I wanted so I got platter that offered variety Everything came out piping hot. The pork was tender and well season and the papusa was yummy. I would return.

Everything, from service to food to ambience. One of the best in Salvadorian/Mexican Restaurants in WLA!!

Decent food but a bit pricey in my opinion. Then again it's LA and I was only visiting.

If you are looking for a place that gives you the real deal, this is it! The food is amazing, the employees are amazing, the atmosphere is on point!

Don't walk ...run to this local Culver City institution..you won't be disappointed. My aunt and I went for lunch over the weekend and couldn't wait to try this spot that was also featured on the Food Network Our server Jose was so nice and walked us through their robust menu of some of the top hits for first visitors to try We settled on the signature house beef stew and Salvadorian platter. Both came with generous portions and the food was flavorful and definitely tasted home made. Jose also kept refilling our tortilla chip basket and different house salsas for us to try I can't wait to go back to try their seafood dishes that have kept this local find busy for almost 30 years! Go go go and ask for Jose

Been coming here for years and the food, the service, and the owners are amazing! They treat you like family and always go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and appreciated! The food is off the charts incredible and the portions are made for a big appetite! I would % recommend this restaurant to anyone! The Bistec Encebollado is my favorite!

The owner is the most kindest senor I have ever encountered! He went above and beyond to make my family's Christmas meal a special one!! Thank you senor and dios lo bendiga para siempre!

WOW!!!! I'm absolutely blown away about how delicious this place is. Was looking for a good spot for Papusas and this place hit the spot. Easily a 5/5 spot. All of the staff was extremely friendly. I'm coming back next week.

AMAZING ! Good portions and great flavors, lovely decorations on the inside and staff are friendly. One of my favorite place

Overhyped. Not accommodating. They sell beans yet can't assemble a bean taco. Offered me a potato taco. Foolish. Won't be back.

Everything was great, food, service, and price. Plus it is a nice atmosphere. Definitely worth going

The food was delicious. I ordered the popusa plate and let me tell you, the portions were large enough for two people. Everything I had was fresh and flavorful. I also had a michelada. This was a great find.

Love everything here. Mole Chilaquiles and Tacos are a must. Service is quick and friendly. Really hard to find parking here though.

This place is the best! My boyfriend and I tried it on a whim and were very happy with what we found. Reasonably prices and healthy portions. All day happy hour on Friday's and decent taco Tuesday special. I mentioned I was vegan and the next time I was in they added a potato taco to the menu. Really extremely kind and attentive staff. Their hot sauce is also SO GOOD, my boyfriend and I each bought a bottle of it and use it constantly. Cannot recommend this place enough.

We love Gloria's. The ambience is not what you come for! Service is very good and staff is super nice and friendly. We love the fundido and it is addictive! Guacamole is tangy and delicious. Chips are okay. The enchiladas,tacos, and the carnitas are to die for. Margaritas are refreshing and strong. We will definitely be back!

We buy Salvadoran tamales every holidays! Unlike other tamales they are moist chicken or pork tamales. Mexican tamales are too dry for us.

The tamales are amazing. They are different and wrapped with banana leaves. The service is great.

Food is pretty good here. But paying $18.95 for a very thin chicken steak does not justify the price point. LA Caravana in Pasadena much better and bigger portions

Delicious food!! The service is amazing. Fantastic place to eat with your family and friends. Their is nothing but great

Food was great, service was excellent, and what beats sitting outside on a nice LA afternoon? Warning: they only give you three taquitos in the appetizer, but you will want more.

Pork in pupusa was rancid. Not very good. I had ordered Mexican food before and it was good.

Small restaurant that packs a punch. Great service and the seafood soup was delicious! If you're in the area I recommend stopping by.

Obsessed. Ever since we saw this restaurant featured in Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, Gloria's has satiated our comfort food cravings at this local neighborhood spot. We usually get the 7 Seas Soup or the Carne Adobada. We're never disappointed by the depth of flavor and hospitable staff. The decor is quaint and feels like home - especially if you sit in the wooden booths where you can enjoy privacy with your family and friends. Gloria makes special guest appearances too - which is always a treat. She has a very welcoming presence.

Gloria's is one of my favorite places in LA. I kid you not I've been here like over a dozen times in 2024 already haha. I just love it here. The food is fantastic definitely try the pupusas, the chicken steak if you're looking for a healthier option, and you can't go wrong with a margarita. I love everyone that works here. They all treat me like family and I just love how warm and fuzzy it feels. Reminds me of home. On any given night Gloria's can either be slammed or just busy enough but never dead. Thankfully their service is super quick!

One of the best Mexican food places ever! And the Salvadorian dish my son had was so very good- I'm trying that next! Cozy but spacious place, ambiance inviting. The server was very attentive with us and friendly. Will be going back for more

Not the best nor the worst pupusas I've had. The items I had other than pupusas were really good such as the yuca con chicharon. The pupusas themselves are super doughy and not enough filling.

If I could give it a half star I would!! They are the worst pupusas I have ever tried in my life!! The ingredients must be the lowest quality and have no flavor whatsoever!! It fell apart, couldn't even grab it without breaking!! Avoid at all cost!! At least make it taste somewhat good for that price, pricing is so ridiculous! 2 pupusas for $10.

Gotten takeout from here twice. Very good Salvadorian food - I'm sure it tastes better in person but true takeout is good enough! Carne adobada was extremely tender and juicy and had a spicy peppery flavor. Salvadorian special was tasty - think I enjoyed the tamale more than the pupasa which I did not expect. Fried plantains were typical, nothing special

Friends introduced me to Gloria;s in 2023. In 2024 I go once a week or once every two week. Love Gloria's The food is always good. And they have some unique dishes i had never heard of before. You won't be disappointed

They make great food. I'm all about it. The plato tipico is my go-to. On my fourth trip I finally tried the dish they made for Diners Drives in and Dives (Adobada) and wow! I'm not super into pork, but that won me over immediately. I will order it again. Probably many times. The employees are very nice and the setting is the small local place you know is going to be good.

There are a lot of restaurants in Culver City, but Gloria's is BY FAR the best. The food is delicious I usually get the Plato Typico. The people there are lovely and attentive. It's casual dining and reasonably priced.

I gave this stablishment a few chances, but today today they have completely dissapointed me and my family. I bought Salvadoran tamales and chicken quesadillas. Soggy quesadillas flavoreless the guacamole was just avocado. Please dont call it guacamole if its just smashed avocado!

Gloria's is a cute spot! Snuggled on Venice blvd in LA, the food here is full of flavor. The staff were pleasant and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try a few more Salvadoran food! There were so many yummy options to choose from. Definitely try the signature Carne Adobaba. Juicy, tender, melt in your mouth good!

Guys this place is legit! I'm not kidding! Chicharrón was crispy on the outside and super tender inside. Meat full of flavor, salted perfectly. Yucca is moist and creamy. Not dry. And the side of pickled cabbage spiciness was just right to balance the pork and yucca. Pupusas are delicious. Light and not overly stuffed with cheese. Not greasy and chewy. A real treat! Just disappointed that they don't have my favorite Panes con pollo. Maybe in the future.

One of our family's favorite places to go for Mexican food. We enjoy the open air dining pavilion. The people are nice too

The food here is fantastic! This looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but they have a large seating area which is very nice on the inside as well as a decent set up for outdoor seating. The service here was pretty good and what was most important for a Sunday afternoon is that there is good table availability and quick food available for hungry parties. Everything we tried here was excellent! two of us got their signature dish which is the Adobada. The meat and the gravy it was in or so delicious it was very hard to stop eating. The plantains and Pupusas were also excellent. I would highly recommend visiting his place and trying to Mexican/Salvadoran food.

Food is okay. Service is good. I usually measure a Mexican restaurant by their rice & beans. Gloria's rice & beans are okay. Parking good after 5pm.,

The food was okay , the staff was horrible . I walked in with my two dogs (chihuahuas) service animals. As soon as I opened the door she started saying oh no no no dogs go outside . Did not give me a chance to explain that they were service animals . Then she yelled at someone that I had two dogs with me . The man ran to the front told me to go outside even though I was already outside . He said you want to eat here you will eat outside ! Horrible they made me feel sooo bad ! Please don't come here if you have service animals

Over the 20 years I've eaten at Gloria's cafe, their food has always been excellent. The Owner and staff are the best!

We've been going to Gloria's for years. An amazing family run business with delicious food. Try the green corn tamales, tortilla soup, camarones de ajo, or pupusas - whatever you like you can't go wrong!

Hate to give a poor review. Been here a few times and it use to be great, lately it's changed, not for the better. Order gets confused and messed up, add on costs, and generally just feels sort of a taken advantage of situation. Ya, they have to make money I get it. Got a burrito, came the wrong way, again, and then asked for one type of beans instead of another and a change cost on the bill. Had a prior situation where I ordered a lemonade and they refilled and there was a charge on the bill. They don't tell you of the up charges until the bill shows up. Don't get the $9 guac, it isn't worth it and it super small. Chips and salsa, more like chip and tablespoon of salsa. Everything comes off as being cheap. The bill comes and you're at $50 bucks before a tip. Go to Baja Salsa, you know what you are getting and you get better service and respect. We like going to these brick and mortar family businesses but it's rinse and repeat sadly for their practices. Hard pass in the future.

Thanks to Covid, we've been watching a lot of Food Network. DDD was in our neighborhood so of course we have to try it. We've enjoyed several meals here. Every so often something was missing. Today we received the WORST customer service possible. - Called in an order at 2:08pm - Mrs. Gloria said that it'd be 20 minutes - We arrived at 2:21pm and let her know we were there. We waited in the car. Another 20 minutes go by and Mrs. G tells my bf that it'll be another 10 minutes. Very confused as to why she'd say that our food would be ready in 20 minutes to begin with. - Food was ready at 3pm - we drove home hungry and looking forward to our meal. - unfortunately my bfs meal was a total mistake. He ordered chicken fajitas well done. No beans. No dairy. He received a burrito with beans. That's all that he needed to see yo know that he could not eat that. - called Gloria's to let them know of the mistake and the gentleman on the phone apologized and said he'd ask Mrs. G what happened. Excuse me? I just told you what happened. You messed up the order. I just need you to correct it please. The reason I'm only giving Gloria's 4 stars is because of the lack of concern with Covid. As the owner, Mrs. G is responsible for setting an example. If Mrs. G can't wear a face mask properly, what else is being done incorrectly. *** My immunity is compromised due to chemo and this lack of proper face wear lets me know that I'm not safe coming to this establishment. To be clear the food has been good but when it's not what you ordered it makes the whole experience frustrating.