Albert L.
Yelp
Pupusas. Made with Love.
I want to gain a healthy 5-10 lbs to counter balance my speedy metabolism. Yes, I've tried the weight gainers and some bulking techniques but I want to do it more naturally. If I don't eat something 2 hours prior to sleep, I'll be STARVING, drop a good couple of pounds in weight overnight and wake up to 6-pack abs by sunrise. If I overeat, I'll have zero appetite in the morning, still drop a few pounds and go binge-eating by the afternoon. It seems very unreachable especially since fast food is out of the question, and with my metabolism always in overdrive.
That's why I decided to hop on a Latin diet. Who doesn't love the exotic flavors and fresh ingredients of Latin America? And let's not forget my favorite day of the week, Taco Tuesdays! That's where Los Planes de Renderos falls in. This Excelsior district Salvadoran hole-in-the-wall serves up some of the better Latin eats around, with a nack for homemade Pupusas.
Taco De Pollo $4 - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5q4iWQKGIcFl6KfyWEI7-A?select=y114RxyF51alXRsGJBd6CA
It was a ton of wholesome grilled chicken smothered in tomatoy hot sauce, fused with rice and refried beans and toppled all on a warm corn tortilla. Oh, and there was also a salad (whatever). The chicken was soft, tender, and succulent with the hot sauce giving a distinct kick of flavor to each bite. It was a very messy victory.
Pupusa de Chicharron y Queso $2 per - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5q4iWQKGIcFl6KfyWEI7-A?select=HZqcse-Uuo87swyKvkYgpA
With a wide variety of different pupusas all for a measly $2 each, my girlfriend and I opted for the shredded pork and cheese. All pupusa orders are served with their house concoction salsa rojo and a cabbage slaw. Each pupusa was the side of a huge oversize pancake. The shredded pork was evenly distributed with the ooey gooey cheesy goodness webbing through interior. Top it with the slaw and add the salsa to adjust to your spiciness liking, these things are simply bomb!
Los Planes de Renderos Pupuseria is special. Not just because they have the longest name I've ever seen and my inability to roll my "R's" doesn't serve it justice but this hole-in-the-wall has heart. There's only the owner and the chef running the show here and it does get surprisingly busy. The owner kindly takes your order while the chef is flipping dozens of pupusas on the grill, like a boss. It's not about making an extra buck or caring about having the better dining experience here but about serving homemade-to-order great food to the community at dirt cheap prices so that everybody may enjoy. Remember Sam Wo, everybody? Kind owner, fast service, great authentic food, all without breaking the bank.
Cash only and don't forget to order a Horchata!