Pupusas Ridgewood

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Pupusas Ridgewood

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71-20 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385

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Authentic pupusas with diverse fillings, casual bites, and refreshing drinks  

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71-20 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385 Get directions

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71-20 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385 Get directions

+1 347 599 0858
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The 19 Best Restaurants In Ridgewood

"Pupusas Ridgewood can fit, at most, two people (standing) at one time. The closet-sized counter-service spot serves over 10 different kinds of pupusas—from huitlacoche to chicharron—all of which ooze melted cheese. There are no wrong answers, but we’re partial to the chorizo and classic loroco, with its subtle herbal flavor. Other offerings include tacos, tamales, and a very good bowl of pozole. Keep an eye out for daily specials." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, will hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/best-restaurants-ridgewood-queens
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Pupusas Ridgewood Review - Ridgewood - New York - The Infatuation

"This Ridgewood spot is the size of a phone booth, and it’s home to some of the finest pupusas in NYC. The key is in the fillings, which run from the classic revueltas and loroco (always a good choice) to the less common nopal and huitlacoche. For around $4, you can walk away with a very substantial snack dripping with melted cheese. Pupusas Ridgewood also tends to have a bunch of daily specials—like tacos, burritos, tortas, and picaditas—and they’re worth your time as well. Try the tamales, or the oregano-heavy pozole blanco with fatty chunks of pork. Given the lack of tables and standing room, you will, obviously, have to take your food to go." - Bryan Kim

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/pupusas-ridgewood
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The Best Restaurants in Ridgewood, Queens | Eater NY

"Located near the neighborhood’s border with Glendale lies an El Salvadorean pupusa restaurant. Here, they come in at least 14 different varieties, filled with everything from the traditional crisp chunks of chorizo to vegetarian options, like beans, broccoli, or pickled loroco flowers, which taste something like oregano." - Andrew Karpan

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Touchstones of El Salvador in New York | The New Yorker

"A restaurant called Pupusas Ridgewood, where you can order a plastic cup of it to go. At a moment when travel is fraught, if not out of the question, it feels especially miraculous to partake of a distinctive touchstone of another place, to shift perspective with a sip." - Hannah Goldfield

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/09/21/touchstones-of-el-salvador-in-new-york
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Chinatown Legend 88 Lan Zhou Extends Its Closing Date After an Uptick in Sales - Eater NY

"Gothamist found the pupusas at the newly opened Pupusas Ridgewood to be an “excellent under-$10 meal.”" - Luke Fortney

https://ny.eater.com/2020/8/12/21363512/88-lan-zhou-is-staying-open-for-now
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Lucia Ryan

Google
Amazing chicharron pupusa - the masa was so fresh and smelled great! The corn cookie tasted just like horchata - a bit overbaked but good flavor. Not a lot of searing outside this counter establishment but still worth it.

Anita Chang

Google
House made sauces, slaw, and tasty pupusas! I liked their revuelta, looking forward to try more. Lots of imported drinks too, as well as a non-pupusa menu.

Kari

Google
As a Salvadorian my self. I just had to leave a review. By far the BEST pupusas I had in a long time. As soon as I took a bite of the pupusa revuelta I teared up because it just reminded me so much of my childhood. I recommend that you come EAT HERE! I also had the pupusa de loroco and it was amazing. And the Chan was also amazing. Something I haven’t had in a long time ! Best pupusas in all of 5 boroughs and Long Island !

Yoli

Google
Food is good, but customer service is really bad. I requested 4 bags of cabbage lol the lady told me she could only give me 2. I said I paid extra and she charged me $5 for cabbage. Robbing your customers won’t make you rich. Also for 6 pupusas u only entitled to 1 green sauce. She didn’t wanna give red sauce. Don’t recommend it. Run . Done being a regular customer.

Kiara Marie

Google
The absolute best pupusas I’ve ever had. They were cheesy, greasy, and just overall yummy. My fiance 🇸🇻 said these were incredible and authentic. 10/10!!!

Kaede Ryuko

Google
We order the frijol y queso and it’s soo delish, literally time travelled me back to El Salvador 🇸🇻 where we would buy steaming hot pupusa’s in boiling hot weather while mosquitoes were sipping on my blood. It’s also so filling! I suggest just getting your grimy hands in there and eating it up!

wen wen

Google
They make the prettiest pupusas ever! Zucchini flower on top is so lovely and delicious. Service is amazing and friendly!

Rainer Turim

Google
Heard from friends this was a must in the neighborhood. Got the bean and cheese, and spinach pupusas for a total of $9 after having trouble deciding between the many filling options. I didn’t expect there to be seating outside which made it even more of a special experience. The hot sauce on the side was great too. Service was quick and easy. I’ll be back to try more of the menu!
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Joseph T.

Yelp
Outstanding pupuseria! There's no indoor seating. There is an outdoor dining shed with space for eight. Plus, itv seems they have a few tables they can put on the sidewalk on nice days. We shared a cactus pupusa, a bean and cheese pupusa, and an horchata. The pupusas were phenomenal. Just a perfect level of greasiness that pairs wonderfully with a few too many beers. They're cheesey and soft, yet hold together well. They came with a vinegary slaw which I dumped in the pupusas and proceed to fold over and eat like an overstuffed taco. The slaw provided an excellent acidic contrast to an already delicious bite. I'd put these pupusas up there as the best vegetarian fast food along with pizza and doubles. Ultra comforting. We need more pupuserias like this! Value was enlightening! Two pupusas and the horchata was $13 and change. Some of the best money I've spent dining out. Also, food was ready quickly.
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Catherine Y.

Yelp
I ordered the huitlacoche pupusa and it was delicious. The fresh corn and cheese really complemented it well. I also enjoyed the green and red sauce that was given. The coleslaw was surprisingly good because I wasn't too impressed with how it looked inside a plastic baggie. It had enough acid, it was crunchy, and I appreciated the raw onions. My husband ordered the chicharron with beans and cheese pupusa but I couldn't taste anything but the beans. The only downside is that it ate very messy and I wish the pupusa didn't fall apart. With that said, I'll definitely be going back to try other flavors if I'm in the neighborhood.
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Taylor K.

Yelp
The pupusas here are stellar. They are stuffed and super flavorful, fluffy. Some of the best I've had in this area! I really liked the salsa for them as well. The tostones were flavored nicely. The rice and beans were really bland, I wouldn't get them again. The inside of the restaurant is really small, there's nowhere to sit but there is a nice outside area you can sit in. The staff were also really nice and I got my food in about 20 minutes on a Friday night.
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Katherine G.

Yelp
Amazing Pupusas!!! Amazing customer service!!! Amazing Agua frescas!!! I wish nothing but the best for this buisness I hope they can open up a real restaurant with seating inside
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Carolina S.

Yelp
You tell me where you can find a meal so delicious for under ten bones!?! Pupusas are $3 each. Plenty of veggie options for us veg-heads! I figured two was a great way to start. My mom raised me on zucchini so I knew I needed one of those and the spinach also looked good. Both had cheese of course! Not so vegan friendly. The pupusas come with shredded cabbage and tomato salsa. I had fo also order the horchata. My total was $9 before tax and tip! My roommate got the mole and was more than happy with her choice. I devoured mine in their patio seating. The food was served in to go bags. The actual place is tiny. There's only enough room to pop in and tell them your order and pay. There is also a free cactus fruit water when we went. The word is out because there was tons of people in the patio. People know a deal when they see it. And it's the flavor that gets people coming back.
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Karen P.

Yelp
Service is terrible. I've had food from here before and it was just ok. But today really did it for me. I placed and order about 20 minutes ago. I arrive and they said they have no record of me calling placing the order. I showed them my phone so they could see their number on my phone log. The lady was rude and obnoxious, saying well we don't have your order ready. I don't remember you calling. Are you kidding me..... I just called placed my order spoke to a women and gave them my name. This is unacceptable customer service. Why are they even acting like that when I'm the one paying. I'm beyond upset. I will never ever order from here again and I suggest you don't either. Mind you, we live in NYC a place where there are restaurants in every corner!!
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Jessie K.

Yelp
Such a delicious and filling meal for an incredibly reasonable price. Can't go wrong with the bean & cheese, but I've also tried the chorizo, chicken mole, and revueltas, all rich and satisfying in their own way. I truly cannot get enough of the curtido. And no matter how busy they are, service is always friendly and timely! A gem of a spot

Adriana R.

Yelp
The food and drinks were great,it's just the wait is a bit long about 15-20 min.Other then that this place is great.
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Tatiana J.

Yelp
I was looking for something new to try and I happened to stumble upon this place. Outdoor seating is nice, they have music playing, plenty of chairs , nice shade and breeze for these humid days. Upon walking up, there is a menu ; i ordered inside (really only fits one person) Chicharron Y Queso, Loroco Con Queso, and spinach and cheese. My rating is based on the flavor which was totally absent. I wanted to try the pupusas without their special coleslaw that comes in a baggie(very stinky) and then with...no magic. Just plain. The cheese had a lil yummy saltiness and then poof, bland. The chicharrón one has the most flavor but still blah.
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Stephanie T.

Yelp
This place is authentically Salvador. Their pupusas are bomb- I had frijol con queso, chicharron con queso and loroco con queso. I love them all, although the loroco is an acquired taste (it tastes like broccoli or squash). Their drinks are sweet. I got marcuya and it was full of flavor. The place is small and they currently only offer outdoor dining. Keep in mind that they do charge a service fee if you pay with a credit card.
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Jennifer G.

Yelp
Tasty affordable filling and definitely work a try. Since I first moved in Dec 2020 the Pupusas have definitely gotten better.
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Rob F.

Yelp
Amazing authentic food and really sweet staff Im lucky to live close. Mole chicken Pupusas and Tortilla soup are my favorites
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Brian S.

Yelp
Yo I'm from LA and these are the best Pupusas I've ever had. Like shook. Like was not expecting that. Perfect. For such a simple food a lot places kinda much it up. Their plain cheese one is stellar. They crisp it perfectly. Check it out.
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Valerie P.

Yelp
Best Pupusas EVER! We finally got a pupusas place in Ridgewood. They are delicious and cheap. If you're new to pupusas the best one to try first is the REVUELTAS(if you eat pork). If not the Beans and Cheese is good too. The right way to eat it, is with the sauce and the coleslaw together, not separate. Very important. The coleslaw has to be covered with the sauce. This place does an amazing job with all these components, flavor wise. My only suggestion is to include more sauce with each order. Love love love pupusas.
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Cyrus P.

Yelp
I've been eating pupusas my entire life and have never eaten one that is too thin. Usually, it's the opposite. They make them with too much flour or corn tortillas and not enough of the fillings (cheese, meat, beans). These however, just fell apart from being soaked with oil. Too oily. Too thin. Good flavor. A good pupusa, like a taco should be easy to eat with one hand. These were impossible to eat without a fork. The neighborhood where this restaurant sits is super clean and seems safe, so that's a plus. In terms of pupusas in NYC, those don't make my top 5 or even close. Good but nowhere near the best out here. I say, if you like pupusas, still give them a try. They're $3. Not the best value in NYC for pupusas, but you won't be mad you spend the $3 if you do try it out.

Marco S.

Yelp
As a huge pupusas fan and having experiences true Salvadorian food, I can say that they are definitely average. The pricing is a bit more than what I expected, but I guess they can charge higher prices because we do not have many pupusarias locally. Wish they had more flavor.
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Amber H.

Yelp
I love their horchata, it's not grainy at all. I come by all the time to grab some $6.50 for a large.
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Scabs H.

Yelp
I got the spinach and cheese it was the perfect lunch time meal. I also got cucumber lemonade it was the most refreshing drink ever! Definitely going to come back . This place is amazing and affordable!
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Greg K.

Yelp
If Pupusas Ridgewood was an animal, it would be 10 elephants enjoying the splendor of the field. Get 2 of everything (seriously)
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Nathalia V.

Yelp
Pupusas were undercooked, you could taste the chunks of flour. Also, had the water down chicken soup. Lady at the front was also very rude. 3 thumbs down.
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Kaitlin S.

Yelp
Yayyy!! Finally we have pupusas in the neighborhood. I've only been waiting 5 years! Stopped by today and got 4 dif pupusas for bf & I. I had the chicken tomato cheese and the zucchini and cheese, he had the chiccharon and cheese and the beans and cheese. All were very good but I was surprised how much I liked the zucchini best. Curtido was good too. Also got a tamarind juice which was a nice sweet and refreshing way to end the meal. Everything was $3 each which is perfectly reasonable. They do take cards. They had pastries including rainbow cookie cake in the fridge and a large assortment of teas. Looks like a good place to stop for breakfast, not just lunch and dinner. So glad that they're here. Let's show them how much our neighborhood appreciates them and needs them! If you haven't had pupusas before, trust me you'll love them. Come get some!
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J C.

Yelp
I had seen this place posted in a Ridgewood community group and was walking by here when I decided to try. I've never had a pupusa before so it was my first time and I was not disappointed. The service is friendly and your food is cooked to order; I was pleased at how filling one pupusa was and would be happy to return to try the different types. Nice addition to fresh pond and Im glad to support a new restaurant in the area.
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Mia T.

Yelp
I was very excited to try this spot, seeing as though I'd been craving pupusas. The service was good. I didn't wait too long before my order was ready for takeout. Once home, the pupusas stayed nice and hot and came with curtido and tomato salsa . The pupusas were not bad. It satisfied my craving, however they weren't the best I've ever had. The taste was bland and just not all that flavorful. I had the revueltas and frijole con queso. All in all, they were good I've just had better in Brooklyn so I don't have the need to compromise. If you're wondering I was told they're open until 10 PM on a Sunday. There was also outdoor seating available.

Tom T.

Yelp
We've eaten here before and it was really good. But the latest order, I got a to-go order of a variety of Papusas. I got home and they were all bean and cheese which was a huge disappointment. I'm assuming they got my order mixed up with someone else's? In any case I'll probably go back because the papusas are really good but I'll only do it when I'm eating there to make sure the order is correct.
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TJ T.

Yelp
Saw them on a list of great spots on the Eater website. So good! I sat outside. It's a fairly chill street. I had 3 types of papusas: beans and cheese, chicken and cheese, and poco de todo. The chicken and cheese was my favorite. Lots of good crispy bits. The cabbage and salsa were fresh and delicious. I should have asked if they had a spicier hot sauce cause the salsa was mild. Also had a refreshing chan fresco.
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Mitsuko B.

Yelp
A neighbor announced there was a new Pupusas spot in our neighborhood that is female owned. I've been craving pupusas, horchata and curtido for at least two months. I got all three of my food fantasies satisfied today and they were all delicious! Highly recommend you stop by and treat yourself.
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Michael M.

Yelp
So glad this is here. I'm going to have the whole menu very soon. It's mostly a to go spot, but there is plenty of outdoor seating. Can't wait to try the next pupusa

Samantha S.

Yelp
Best authentic pupusas around! They have a small outdoor seating area, otherwise pick up or delivery is best.
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Laura P.

Yelp
The bestttt. My roommate and I live around the corner and this is our go to. The ladies there are amazing, kind, and have cracked a joke or two. Highly recommend to literally everyone.
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Aury O.

Yelp
This place is definitely a hidden gem! The pupusas are delicious and super affordable. You cant go wrong with $3 pupusas and they are pretty big and very filling. My go tos are the queso (cheese) and the chicharron y queso (pork and cheese) ones, so good!! the food is so well seasoned its like a flavor party in your mouth. I'm so glad they deliver, if you get a chance definitely make sure to check this place out, I'm telling you you wont regret it!! Also try the Chan fresca, very refreshing and not overly sweet.
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Stephanie M.

Yelp
The pupusas were so delish tasted fresh and full of meat and cheese. They are not cheap at all great quantity!! Im definitely going back.

Maria S.

Yelp
This place is truly amazing, the food is always hot and prepared fresh. Is it truly tasteful and authentic, I like they have vegetarian options as well. It's a must have when in the area.
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Eva R.

Yelp
Excellent! Can't beat the price and the pupusas and the tamale were excellent! Nice cabbage slaw... will be back next time I'm in Ridgewood!
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John S.

Yelp
Wow, Pupusas Ridgewood was definitely amazing. The prices are very moderate as well. Every thing we ordered tasted very good. Team are really friendly and service is very quick. I really can't recommend Pupusas Ridgewood highly enough.
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Liela C.

Yelp
Seriously fantastic and more than reasonably priced. They were really friendly and the food was super fresh. Highly recommend.
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Karina B.

Yelp
Great staff, fresh ingredients, and a must try! I got three pupusas revueltas and a pacha juice! Small place, friendly staff, and the pupusas were very fresh. If you pass by go in!
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Leif H.

Yelp
Satisfying pupusas with a decent range of fillings. Each pupusa comes with small portions of slaw and salsa. Prices are excellent if you're looking for a cheap, filling meal. Can be quite a wait during weekday lunch if you don't call ahead to order---they seem understaffed. Horchata also hit the spot for me on a hot day.
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Otis I.

Yelp
Try the cashew sweet milky drink Called"Marañón" .... (see NYorker Mag article 09/21/20).... we stop by just to have the great pupusa that's all there... There are several varieties.... The menu is not complexed... There's a small area for eating outside or you can just take out (Covid-19 Changes the way we eat and where we eat) we also had a side order of refried beans... My friend had the stew pork and my other friend had the chicken dish... All the dishes were delicious... There was no "hit or miss" at this Eatarry... We really enjoyed our meal...

Leah L.

Yelp
My go-to for delicious pupusas!! We always get the mixer. It's so so good and filling.
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Britt F.

Yelp
Their pupusas are freshly made and delicious. It's exactly what you want a pupusa to be - perfectly cheesy with a good amount of fillings. I tried a variety: spinach, loroco, pollo, revueltas- they're all amazing! What a great addition to the neighborhood! I can't wait to go back.

Corinne D.

Yelp
Wow, these papusas are amazing. Finally, I can end my treks to Jackson Heights. The loroco was tender and favorable. The pollo was perfectly seasoned and wonderfully moist. Your papusas are prepared to order and luckily they don't take too long. Make sure you have the cabbage and salsa with your pupusa
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Andres R.

Yelp
This place is excellent. The food is unique and fresh. Besides that, the staff is always lovely. Thanks, and welcome to the neighborhood.
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Vanessa G.

Yelp
Pupusas are by far one of my favorite foods, buts since moving back to New York from Miami it has been difficult to find authentic and well made pupusas. I thoroughly enjoyed these pupusas, but the curtido hadn't been sitting long enough and was barely pickled and for me that is really important when eating a pupusa. I'll definitely be back!
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Sidney H.

Yelp
Great food and friendly faces all the time. Love this place for a quick takeout meal. Try the lorocco flower one

Joel L.

Yelp
I loved the way they make the food and I went several times for me and my family, but one time when I went for some papusas as I waited I seen a big water bug roach crawling on the floor heading to the work area where they do the food so I haven't been back there ever since. It grossed me out cause I had in the back of my mind what if that was in my food. Be aware

Danny M.

Yelp
If you want authentic pupsusas from La Paz, El Salvador , look no further! These were delicious. The curtido (pickled cabbage) was good! That's how you know..

Flora P.

Yelp
Loved this place! Delicious, fast, and everyone is really friendly. We ordered one of everything and it was all great. Can't wait to go back for more.

Crystal R.

Yelp
we got two of every flavor pupusas and it was soooo good. my favorite was the spinach and cheese and the chicken and cheese ! they were all good asf tho. would deff recommend!

Eve R.

Yelp
i love there pupusas the best pupusas ive ever had always fresh n hot its soooo gooddd definitely recommended

Rocio M.

Yelp
These are by far the best pupusas I've EVER bought in NY!!! My mom was born& raised in El Salvador so no-one comes close to hers but these are the 2nd best!! I've tried MANY pupuserias bcuz my mom's older now & doesn't make them as often as she used to so when I'm in a mood I try new spots. They are true pupusas! Tried all of them (bcuz there's not too many) except the chicken& tomato (bcuz they were out of them) but ALL were DEELISH!!! Cannot wait to try the chicken& tomato!!