Samantha's Pupusas

Salvadoran restaurant · Hillsborough

Samantha's Pupusas

Salvadoran restaurant · Hillsborough

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117 Cornelius St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Pupusas, tacos, pastelitos, flan, and coffee  

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117 Cornelius St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Get directions

$10–20 · Menu

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117 Cornelius St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Get directions

+1 919 685 7059
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$10–20 · Menu

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How to Run Your Own Food Truck Business | Eater

"Founded in June 2015 when the owner was 21, this pupusa-focused truck was launched as a revenue source to fund scholarships for undocumented students through a partner nonprofit. It is family-run (with the owner’s mother as head chef and other relatives helping with operations, legal, accounting, and insurance) and relies heavily on student volunteers and community support. The operation emphasizes environmental values—using recycled materials and composting—and balances being mission-driven with the steep learning curve of entering both the food and business worlds. The founder describes facing skepticism about her youth and experience but frames the venture as a valuable, lower-risk way for young people to learn, give back, and potentially build something sustainable." - Annie Burdick

https://www.eater.com/young-guns-rising-stars/2019/11/21/20970846/how-to-run-food-truck-business
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kurt rhodes

Google
First time trying Salvador food. Great find. Small excellent place to grab a bite to eat. I had chicken, chorizo, and cheese pupusas. Everything is made to order. I have never got food served so hot. It stayed hot the whole time I was eating. Will return to try something else. Very reasonably priced.

Cj Fellows

Google
This is my little getaway after a hard day. I love the authentic food and relaxed atmosphere. The staff are kind and pretend to be impressed by my terrible Spanish.

Leni Foster

Google
This is a small and intimate mom and pops place which is easy to overlook if you're not paying attention. It doesn't scream at you but those who know, know. They visit and return again. Everything was smooth. The other process was easy. The selection was good, though I kept it simple with 3 pork tacos all the way. I usually avoid anything pork these days but a co-worker insisted on not ordering the chicken ones. I wasn't disappointed. The servers were friendly and brought out the food after about 15 minutes. The portions were ample perhaps more than what you need for a lunch break, but no complaints here. The taste was delicious! Also the drink selection is excellent. I chose the purple fountain drink which is the best. Forgive me as I can't remember what they call it. It's very similar to the one they serve at Alpaca in Raleigh. Either way we scored big on this lunch meal. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Beware that seating is limited if you want to dine in as it's a very small restaurant.

Taurence Jones

Google
Remember to order at the counter before sitting down. I made the mistake of sitting down first and realized no one was coming to take my order. I placed my order, sat down and the food was out in about 10 minutes. I ordered a breakfast biscuit and chicken pupusas. Everything was great and hot and the staff was perfect. I will be back.

Michaela Kane

Google
The food was delicious and all the staff members were really nice. My family tried some pupusas, tacos, and pastelitos. My favorite pupusa was the revuelta: shredded pork, beans, and cheese. The flan was spectacular!! 😋🤌 Looking forward to trying more entrees and desserts in the future! *Updated to add pictures of the menu from my last visit (1/19/25), as I haven't been able to find the complete menu online. Also included a picture of my pupusas revueltas, yuca fries, and Salvadoran sauerkraut from my last visit as well.

Dudster T

Google
Best authentic food in town. Fresh fresh fresh with flavor not some red and brown sauces that cover the so called authentic food at other Hispanic restaurants. I can't exactly pronounce all the options but I love the three tacos plate. Great homemade desserts too. The food far exceeds the looks of the place. Great quality at a reasonable price.

Katherine Bruce

Google
Just got done eating here. We stopped and ate here for the first time on the way home from a trip. We had tacos and pupusas. Everything tasted so good! Highly recommend the Al Pastor with pineapple and the Tinga tacos. It had so much flavor. The pupusas are handmade to order and both the Chorizo and Camaron pupusas were an unexpected treat. The resturant is very small. There is not a lot of seating. They have daily made sweets in there show case and everything looks delicious. We ordered some treats to go and will have later at home but I have no doubt the desserts are going to be just as delicious as the food was.

Kate E

Google
Looking for wholesome, quaint, and nutritious with amazing options and delicious coffee? Look no further! I love the menu, Owner is friendly and welcoming! Coffee is crafted with care and a thermos is included to refill your own mug, coffee was smooth and delicious! Breakfast Menu was appetizing and written in both English and Spanish! Very satisfied; highly recommend!