Ricas Pupusas & Mas

"We don’t know why more restaurants don’t put giant pictures of their food on their signs, but the pupusas on Rica’s bright blue awning lure us in every time—and they do not disappoint. Our favorite item at this Salvadorian spot is the revueltas pupusa, which is full of refried beans, cheese, and chicharrón, all packed in the warm embrace of sweet masa. Each one will run you about four bucks, and three or four of them, topped with some vinegar-soaked pickled cabbage, is a nice, hearty dinner. There are just a few small tables and counter seats, so this spot works best for a quick solo meal. " - neha talreja, nikko duren

"Like your first ice cream cone, the revueltas pupusa from this Salvadoran spot in Woodside is a dish you won’t forget. It’s full of refried beans, cheese, and chicharrón all packed in tight inside the warm embrace of sweet masa. When you bite into it, you’ll begin to wonder how such a big combination of flavor fits into something that’s only about the size of a silver dollar pancake. There are also a bunch of other great pupusas and dishes like birria tacos, consome, and tamales that you can take to-go or enjoy at one of the two outdoor tables." - nikko duren

"Ricas started off as a small flat-top grill outside La Luz del Mundo in Jackson Heights to help raise funds for the church. As the lines and demand grew, the brick-and-mortar version of Ricas Pupusas & Mas was born. Run by Salvadoreñas and mother-and-daughter team Maria Ramirez and Irma Vargas, Ricas serves pupusas de arroz (or rice flour pupusas) in addition to corn. While just a smidge plainer than the corn variety, they’re crunchier and a bit browner when cooked. The cheese and revuelta make the menu for both rice and flour versions, alongside loroco and chilipín, a cousin to spinach or watercress." - marisel salazar

"Like your first ice cream cone or whatever kind of snacks you grew up eating, the revueltas pupusa from this Salvadoran spot in Woodside is a dish you won’t forget. It’s full of refried beans, cheese, and chicharrón all packed in tight inside the warm embrace of sweet masa. When you bite into it, you’ll begin to wonder how such a big combination of flavor fits into something that’s only about the size of a silver dollar pancake. There’s also a bunch of other great pupusas and dishes like birria tacos, consome, and tamales that you can take to-go or enjoy at one of the two outdoor tables." - Nikko Duren