Mama Lila restaurant

Restaurant · San Fernando

Mama Lila restaurant

Restaurant · San Fernando

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2041 Glenoaks Blvd, San Fernando, CA 91340

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Mama Lila Restaurant is the go-to Salvadoran gem in the Valley, famous for its stellar pupusas and hearty breakfast platters without the hefty price tag.  

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2041 Glenoaks Blvd, San Fernando, CA 91340 Get directions

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$10–20

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2041 Glenoaks Blvd, San Fernando, CA 91340 Get directions

+1 747 253 7044
@mamalila_restaurant

$10–20

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"It’s possible to dine well without breaking the bank at Mama Lila Restaurant, a Salvadoran spot making waves in the Valley. For a hearty start to the day, get the plato tipico, which comes with two fried eggs, plantains, beans and rice, and cheese, or swing by on Mondays and Wednesdays for $2 pupusas." - Cathy Chaplin

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Hugo Boss

Google
Wow! Delicious Pupusas and Sopa de mariscos! I am a very critical Salvadoran when it comes to Pupusas and Salvadoran Food, with over 40 years of experience 😋 This Restaurant has definitely met my expectations. Specially cause the Pupusas are $1.99 Monday Thursday. Loved this place and will be eating here every time I come down to the valley.

Chris Bartlett

Google
First time customers and the woman who took our order was very friendly and welcoming. We only ordered pupusas but they were excellent. We will be back to explore other things on the menu in addition to more pupusas in the future.

Jonathan Chicas

Google
If you love delicious El Salvadoran food you must come try this restaurant out. Me and two other friends loved it. Great authentic taste, and we all agreed we’re definitely coming back!

Joe-Alain

Google
Hands down the best Salvadoran food I’ve had. The pupusas are fire, and everything tastes homemade. Super friendly staff too. Can’t wait to go back.

Sal Artero

Google
Ordered to go via phone, food was ready when they said it would be. Customer service was great. The food was delicious. I had the Yuca Frita con Chicharron with the curtido and salsa de tomate.. it was on point. My wife had the Salpicon, I took a lil taste and it was just like my mom used to make it. Great Salvadoran food!!!

Pele Kizy

Google
What an awesome place. The staff was very kind and friendly. And the food was amazing. I loved the Revuelta Pupusas especially. Definitely coming back here with my friends.

Mauricio Gutierrez

Google
Awesome place to get Salvadoran food ! The staff are very nice and always greet my 2yo with smiles. Honestly its hard to find a good Salvi place!

kaily caputo

Google
Amazing pupusas, service was excellent the owner was very happy to greet us and explain the menu to us.

Lorena E.

Yelp
New salvi spot in Sylmar! Delicious Pupusas and great service. Desayuno típico is a must have!

Trixie B.

Yelp
Greasy and salty but good. Went in for lunch on a weekday, and we're the only customers but a couple of people came in getting takeout. Service was excellent and the food was good, nothing special if you've had El Salvadoran food before. Would like to try for breakfast.

Brian B.

Yelp
The pupusas were great! It wasn't oily and the filling was flavorful. The revueltas had great flavor and the jalapeño with cheese wasn't spicy but it was great. The red sauce was ok but overall everything was delicious. I will be coming back to try different meals.

Maria R.

Yelp
Best salvadorian food in San Fernando, La atención al cliente siempre muy cordial y atentos, es un lugar en el que sientes como casa , gracias

Hello, Beautiful H.

Yelp
Delicious and authentic Salvadoran food. I had their breakfast and it was my husbands first time trying, he loved it. He had the steak and eggs. I asked if they were family owned and it sure is mother and daughter, truly great service. The Ambiance is great, nice music, clean restaurant as well.

Jessie R.

Yelp
First off mama Lila was so incredibly sweet and the pupusas were amazing this is definitely my go to for pupusas

Marvin G.

Yelp
The go to pupusas spot in the Valley ! Platanos fritos are also delicious, overall great place if you're looking for some authentic Salvadoran food :) !!

Elizabeth C.

Yelp
Definitely a hidden GEM and officially a favorite. I had been dying to try their pupusas because my friend kept posting on Instagram. This place did not disappoint. I came in hangry and greedy after being at the hospital with my mom. She had the Sopa de Pata. The consistency and flavor was on point! Hand made tortillas, flavorful rice. I had an Order of Plátano frito con queso y crema y frijoles. Delish. A pupusa revuelta - curtido and an order of Yucca Frita con Chicharrón maaaaan you don't even know. Just try it all! Kudos to these ladies for getting it right all around. Authentic. Delicious and service was Sweet!

N A.

Yelp
Go for their pupusas promotion on Monday's and Wednesday's! Mediumish in size, but good amount of filling. Curtido and sauce were tasty too.

Alley E.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious pupusas and food! My husband got the breakfast and he loved it. Those were some of the best pupusas I've had. Can't wait to come back. The service was great and the restaurant was very clean. Parking was easy.

Rey R.

Yelp
Wow! I've never left a review for a salvadorian Restaurant but this one was a must! The food is extremely good! Restaurant is well put together and clean! And the owner is such a nice person! Their pupusas are so tasty and I can't wait to try the rest of their plates! I recommend 1000%.. and even better it's in Sylmar!

Salma A.

Yelp
100% authentic Salvadorean food. Papusas came out hot and melty cheeses. Service was wonderful. Haven't found anything like this in LA. Thank you everyone at Mama Lila Restaurant for bringing a taste of El Salvadore to LA!

Carmela F.

Yelp
Service is wonderful! This truly is a hidden gem with excellent pupusas! Next time I will order the Pan con Pavo. Very friendly staff.

Laura P.

Yelp
This place is AMAZING the food taste like my mom made it!! The customer service is great! I will be coming back.

Josh A.

Yelp
The food was amazing especially the pupusas and the Plato tipico .It took a little while, only because they were making it fresh. The place looked pretty cool. It was very Hispanic which I personally love. This was one of the best pupusas that I have ever had. It was a very clean comfy atmosphere.

Ashley F.

Yelp
food was good just a bit salty. very friendly when ordering and picking up. i will be buying lunch from here again .

Julian T.

Yelp
Oh where to begin when it comes to mama Lila's Salvadorian restaurant. At first glance you see blue walls and empty seats, but what you've yet to understand is that what you are lookin at is the birth of a future staple. I came here after fixing my phone plan by the near by metro, when one of my good counterparts cj noticed mama Lila's sign. We traveled to the door and were welcomed by the hostess, she sat us quickly and got us menus in seconds. The pupusas were an instant classic, ranging from the chicharron to the beans and jalapeño, down to the plantain plate. Overall experience and vibes 9.5/10.

Wilfredo A.

Yelp
Sabrosas pupusas, más bien toda la comida es sabrosa y muy buena atención, muy buena locación ya no tengo que ir lejos por comida salvadoreña

Matthew E.

Yelp
Wow, wow, wow. I'm from El Salvador, and after eating here it hit so close to home. I've tried 4 different plates and all of them were beyond amazing. The drinks are really good too! Try try try! Worth it!!!!!

Stephanie L.

Yelp
This was my second time visiting this restaurant. It's a hidden gem. The owner was so sweet and welcoming upon arrival. I ordered the Plato tipico and it was so delicious. It left me craving for more. If you want real authentic food I highly recommend.

Morena C.

Yelp
Food good,service good ,yes I recommen, is not a fancy place but food is like home made. I had pork tamales and pupusas very basic ,but tasty. Is hard to find a good Salvadorean restaurant even though I'm very demanding with my food ,but this one fit the spot, is family own ill comback ,happy to finally found a place for my Salvi food.

Pele K.

Yelp
Awesome new restaurant. Glad that we finally have a Salvadorian restaurant in the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. And the food was amazing. I've already been there twice and will definitely be returning with my friends. I love pupusas.

Kaily C.

Yelp
I went to their grand opening and was not disappointed. The mother and daughter that own it make you feel like family and are so welcoming. The food was insanely good!! I got the huevos rancheros and pupusas and was amazed. They have tons of options and go above and beyond to make sure you're happy with the food. I'm definitely coming back!

Melissa M.

Yelp
Have ordered pupusas about 3-4 times and I have been so satisfied every time! They have specials on certain weekdays ($1.99 revuelta/bean and cheese pupusas) and the bean and cheese is so good! Friendly staff. Our new local spot for Pupusas!

Candido M.

Yelp
Brand new place that just opened up. Really great food for a decent price. The owner is very nice and friendly. The pupusas should be tried they are so good!

Elizabeth ..

Yelp
Great authentic Salvadoran food! Everything was delicious. My favorite plate was the Plato tipico. The portions are fairly large for a very decent price. I'll definitely be coming back!

Jacqueline M.

Yelp
Amazing food, Clean establishment, great service. Food is on point and absolutely delicious.

H S.

Yelp
Awesome food and service! One of the best Salvadoran restaurants I have been to! Very cute inside too. Definitely recommend this new restaurant.