Tu Casa

We used to come here all the time when we were younger and just recently started coming back! It is just how we remembered it! Tastes amazing and fresh, the smoothies are amazing, and we love every dish on the menu! We hope you stay around forever! We will be making this a recurring spot for us again! We've been twice in two weeks! 😂

Tu Casa in Portland, Maine, is a solid spot for a quick and affordable meal with a cozy, casual vibe. During our visit, we ordered chicken enchiladas, beef enchiladas, and a chicken burrito. Each dish was satisfying and flavorful, especially considering the price point. The chicken enchiladas were tender, with a nice balance of spices in the filling and a tangy, slightly smoky red sauce that enhanced the overall taste. The beef enchiladas were just as enjoyable, with well-seasoned beef wrapped in crunchy tortillas, though we found the chicken to be the standout in terms of flavor. Both enchilada dishes came with a side of rice and beans, which were simple but complemented the entrees well. The chicken burrito was generously sized, packed with tender chicken, rice, and beans. It wasn’t too heavy, and the ingredients melded nicely together, making it a great option for a filling meal. One thing that stood out during our experience was the friendliness of the staff. They were warm and welcoming, adding a positive touch to the overall dining experience. Service was prompt, making it a convenient option for those looking for a quick bite without sacrificing quality. Overall, we’d give Tu Casa a 4 out of 5. The food was solid, flavorful, and affordable, making it a great choice for a casual meal. While it didn’t blow us away, it certainly hit the spot, and we would definitely return for another inexpensive and tasty meal.

The best pupusas and rice have ever had. I wish there were more than 5 stars. The sacrifice they made to deliver my food, the politeness, the patience was amazing. I’ll order here over and over again. The rice and beans is on point and the pupusas was perfect. Thank you guys for your service ❤️❤️.

This is the best Salvadoran Restaurant we have ever experienced. The food was freshly made and SO GOOD. The fried Plaintain appetizer was worth the trip itself. We ordered a beef dish, a chicken dish, and a vegetarian dish- all were amazing!

Very good food. Authentic Salvadoran food. I’ve had the pollo guisado w/ white rice, veggies, and beans, and have never felt to try a different dish because it’s always delicious and the taste is always the same which is why the food is always slamming.

Authentic,simple and homemade comfort food. Love the Pupusas, Tamales and Enchiladas. Family owned. The food has got good balance and does not feel like eating fast food. I love the homemade salsas. Service is casual and the occasional lapses did not bother me because the owner is a good guy!

Anyone that gives this place less than five stars is delusional, has no idea what they’re talking about, or is just a plain hater. I have been going to this place since they opened. I have never had anything but five star service. The food is always on point, I would recommend to anyone and the wait is well worth it. This place is a treasure and one of Portland’s Best places if you’re looking for El Salvadoran comfort food. my favorite thing to order from there is the beef stew dinner it’s not actual stew, but it is delicious

Truly the best pupusas I’ve had, best pickled veg and very kind people running the place. We moved out of state and I still miss this place almost three years later.

This place is such a fun little spot offering a bit of the Salvadoran experience. People here are so friendly and the space is great. Service is awesome and they make sure you leave satisfied. They even handed out free pupusas to us! We got various kind of pupusas, smoothies, stewed beef and tacos. It was all fantastic and flavorful. They really do a great job preparing some amazing dishes off their unique menu. My favorites were the beef stew which was so so tender and the guanabana smoothie which I've never had before. If you can definitely check this place out for a great experience. We will be back.

Stopped by for take out last night. It was my first time ordering from there. I got a burrito bowl with chicken and my friend got the burrito. I was super happy with my bowl and liked how it came with chips although, I would probably order an extra bag bc there weren't enough for me. Additionally, I would also go ahead and get the chips and salsa because I think the bowl would be a lot better with some on there. With that being said, it's affordable, quick and laid back there. Can't wait to return and try that whole fish!

I was here Sunday 1-5-25 . I have been coming here for over a decade . Never been here on a weekend .this is the first time I've been here since it reopened to dining in .I'm not sure if the employees have changed or the normal cooks are not there on the weekends but it was very disappointing to say the least . First off you have to have one employee at least who is fluent in English . The prices have doubled and yesterday food was horrible ! I ordered 6 Pupusas , 3 chicken tamales and an order of beans to go with my pupusas . Half the order of pupusas and tamales were to go as take out . After waiting close to an hour the thin flavorless cheese less revueltas arrived not even hot . No beans. I asked about the beans the woman says no speak English I said in Spanish she said she don't speak English. The curtido was bad not even prepared properly . It was raw . When preparing your suppose to put boiling water over it to soften it up . It was basically just cabbage . Not even shredded correctly. The red sauce was from a can . The pupusas was thin and cold with no cheese . So thin that they were breaking apart . The refried beans finally came out . Cold . And no spoon . Cold !!! Come on ! I honestly felt like I was getting treated bad on purpose as I was the only gringo there . This was a first . So I got up to go pay my bill at the register .$40 . I told the woman the beans were cold . She didn't care . Shrugged her shoulders .i loved this place in the past . I'm so sad about this . I'm bothered . What's going on ? Is this just a bad day or has this place changed hands . If you can't handle the orders stop accepting take orders and focus on the people eating in .i think the focus here is now it being a church and not a restaurant . There is a Time and place for everything . Not sure I'll waste another dollar here . The food was bad . The service was bad .

The food was authentic and tasty. The staff was super friendly. Welcoming vibe. Great portions.

Lovely folks, fresh ingredients & yummy choices - definitely make most of their business by take-out

Friendly window service with limited outdoor seating. Food was good and packed well for takeout. Will recommend.

I absolutely love this restaurant. Their food is delicious, decently priced, and reliably consistent. Very friendly staff. I was sad to see that the dining room was closed, but ordered many of my go-to meals to go. Visit this place for the real deal Food.

I LOVE TAMALES soooo much, but the SO (who's Guatemalan), just WON'T MAKE THEM ENOUGH! So somehow Tu Casa popped up on my radar while browsing, and I looked at their menu, saw $2 tamales, and said, yup we're going there. And so I drag the SO there to eat some food from the neighboring lands on a day where we have to rush to go somewhere else right away after eating...oops! The Cocina people seem to mostly be in the back so we didn't meet with any workers in the beginning. One of the ladies came out and let us know we could seat ourselves anywhere in the small but humble dining area...probably big enough for about 20-30 people. The menu is of a good size. I immediately start looking for tamales and low and behold, the first item on the menu is the golden tamale for $2. We went directly up to the window to order -- 1 tamale, 1 pupusa con frijoles, y 1 burrito. Our order came out about 10 or 15 minutes later. My tamale was fantastic, but I realized I like my tamale masa to be slightly grainier than their version was. Not that it was bad by any means, but it was a lot smoother in texture than my personal preference. The pupusa was perfect and everything I expected, served with delicious sauces. The SO's burrito was giant! It was about the size of two baby heads and filled with rice, refried beans, and chicken. Unfortunately, he wasn't a super fan of the burrito -- it wasn't pan fried on the bottom and wasn't as flavorful as he was hoping, so overall it wasn't to his preference, but still not bad. As for me, I was super satisfied. Finding a $2 tamale is already so good and if that means coming here to get it, I don't care about his burrito!

Delicious Food, great fast service. I love their carne asada, fried fish, and always top it off with a fruit smoothie!

I had not been here in a really long time ... so happy I returned. Tucked away on Washington Ave the person taking the order was great and the food was absolutely wonderful. Dining room I ok. Was nice enough day we sat outside and they brought our food out to us. Delicious vegetarian wrap. The chicken , rice and beans was excellent the Steak and rice was so good . The food looks just like the pictures on the menu . Definitely going back the prices was great and food and service were excellent.

Not much for ambience, but great food. Always has been. I wish it were open on Saturdays though. There' is nothing I've had here that I didn't like.

I believe I may have been "ripped off" I assume on accident? I ordered, specifically, a veggie burrito $5.95 and a plantanos Fritos $3.95. That's everything I received and ordered. Which comes to $9.90. I drove to the location to pick up for take out, and the bill came to $16.96? That can't be right? Where did that extra almost $7 come from? Maybe it was a mistake on their part? Maybe it was implicit bias? I don't know. Either way. Make sure they ring you up correctly. Otherwise, I used to live in Portland Maine a few years ago and I loved this place! Maybe now they are under different ownership? Any comments will be appreciated.

Y'all. They got my order wronf and I cpuld not care LESS because they knew what I really wanted. This place is fire.

Don't be fooled by the appearance! This divey restaurant has great flavors and character as well as delicious food. The portions are generous, the service is fast and friendly and maybe you'll try something new! The Plato Montenegro was delicious and I loved the generous amount of avocado. I liked the flavors of the trio of enchiladas but my partner wanted more food at the end of the meal.

The best Salvadorean food I've had since I left California. Seriously, the flavors, textures, everything is spot on. I had the meat and cheese pupusa and the carne taquitas. The meat is SO flavorful, the salsa is dynamite, and you get a really healthy portion of avocado on every one. The pupusa is hands down the best I've had. nuff said.

We are so glad we decided to stop here while on vacation! Hands down best Salvadoreño food I've had! Erlinda was such a sweetheart and very friendly staff. I wish I could take her back with me so she can cook me pupusas! It was so good we went back twice! First day we tried the cheese pupusa and the Plato Monanero and both were delicious! The horchata is very good as well! Second day we had more pupusas of course! I also tried the fried fish and wow best mojara I've had as well! Highly recommend!! Will be one of my go to places when I'm in Portland! You won't be disappointed! Very flavorful food! Wish we had a place like this back home!

Delicious food... chicken enchiladas in a green mole sauce were excellent as was the carne asada pupusa. My son enjoyed his burrito. Very nice employee, but the 4 stars because the review gave no indication that they were not set up well for take out nor did it say take out only, way overpriced side of rice, and sadly the gate to the porch w picnic tables didn't open. But kudos to what seems like a really neat family restaurant and I hope they recover post Covid because the food was truly delicious.

Best of the best ! I have been a Parton since opening of this establishment . Most delicious and well served Hispanic restaurant in all of Maine ! Keep up the wonderfulness !

Yo this place blows dog. Waited 50 mins for our food, 30 mins more than expected. They were just playing on their laptops while me, 2 friends, and 2 other parties waited for food (which was already prepared!). All our food was ready once they decided we were ready to be served. Food was absolutely balls. Zero flavor, very wet-napkin esque. Tasted like gas station, microwavable burritos. Very obviously microwaved. Tortilla super sweaty. Buddy got a tamale, which was just mushed up corn bread smashed into a zip lock baggie. No meat? Molle sauce tasted rancid. Food was also ice cold once we got it, as it was just sitting on top of a table for 30 mins. Very disappointed. Love "whole in the wall spots" in portland, but this is str8 trash. Also v expensive:

You can't lose on this road when it comes to food in Portland Maine. Get away a bit from the Old Port hustle and bustle to the east side and you won't be disappointed. We were lucky to have booked an airbnb in this location, close by to diverse cuisines including Ethiopian, Mexican, Vietnamese, and El Salvadorian. Each of these awesome for special diets, like gluten free, vegan, etc. We tried here vegetarian burrito, enchilada, and quesadilla. All were great and authentic.

This is a cozy little place with a good food selection. I ordered the Carne Guisida (meat stew with potatoes and carrots over rice), meat pupusa, and Carne Asada tacos. I enjoyed the tacos the most--these were authentic. The stew was flavorful; I would've liked even more of the sauce it was in. I didn't care for the pupusa as it was a bit bland and didn't have much meat filling at all. Overall, this is a good authentic place to check out if you're looking to escape the Portland hipster vibe. This was only my second time trying Salvadorian food so I will try some other options next time. Almost forgot: I tried the horchata and it was nothing like I expected. There was a chocolatey taste that I didn't care for at all. Keep that in mind before you order.

The papusas are incredible. In house sauces and that cabbage slaw, not sure what it's called, the whole thing is incredible. Highly recommend this place to anybody looking for El Salvadorian.

Tu Casa is one of the only restaurants in Portland that transports me back to my childhood in New York City. A place run by new immigrants, serving home cooking from El Salvador which primarily serves the local El Salvadorean community. This authenticity is refreshing and unusual. There is NO attempt to lure in hipsters with craft cocktails, mini flans and pupusa pops. The service is friendly, the menu is comprehensive and the prices are pretty cheap. I came with one of my kids and we ordered a few things and shared them all. The pupusas (a signature corn cake with stuffing) were delicious. We got them stuffed with both cheese and meat, piled sauce and shredded cabbage on top and gobbled them up before moving on to any other dish. We then moved on to the fried plantains, a generous dish of 4 perfectly fried plantains served with sour cream, which was completely unnecessary as the plantains were perfect and flavor filled on their own. Finally we ordered carne asada which was surprisingly well cooked with a fresh salsa, rice, beans and a salad. We were both more than stuffed and still had leftovers to take home. On a whim we ordered flan for dessert which I would not recommend, it was watery and under cooked, the only negative in what was, overall, a great meal.

Of the variety of restaurants I have tried since moving to Maine 4 months ago, Tu Casa was absolutely amazing. The food was wonderful, and the employees are friendly. I came with a guest too that agreed the food was authentic and worth coming back for more. A parking lot is available with on street parking too. There is outdoor and indoor seating for whichever you prefer. The prices are fine, especially because it's hard to find Latin places in the area serving up authentic style cuisine. I would definitely come back and recommend this to people I know! Don't hesitate to come

No frills dining areas do not scare me. In fact, I tend to be a bit more optimistic when a restaurant remains open without depending heavily on environment or location. Tu Casa proved my point. The seating was simple and sort of retro without trying but the food was fresh, delicious and undeniably traditional. If you're new to the foods of El Salvadoran start out with a puposa. They're cornmeal filled with cheese. My not too open minded about food dad was even convinced to try one when we compared it to a "cornbread grilled cheese" and he LOVED it. They also make them with cheese and bean or cheese and meat. Simple, handmade and delicious. They give you some fresh chopped cabbage and hot sauce to spice it up nicely. I'm also a fan of the fried plantains (of the ripened variety.) They're sweet and could almost substitute a dessert. Super affordable prices. The futbol match kept us entertained as we waited for the food. Remember, good food is worth waiting for. They also have an outside seating area with umbrellas which is nice during the warmer months. A small onsite parking lot makes for convenience as well.

Such a good meal and fresh! Must go to, all the food was good and easy to find. Family friendly. Heard about this downtown, didn't want pub food or beer. Great ending to a great day in Portland!

The hardest part of moving away from San Francisco was moving away from authentic Salvadoran food. I mean I LOVE PAPUSAS!!! Which if you have never had the pleasure the best way to describe them are two homemade tortillas that are cooked with the meats and cheeses in between the two. Similar to a quesadilla but a quesadilla has two cooked tortillas reheated with meat and Cheese in between. PAPUSAS are uncooked when the filling is added so the tortillas cook together and kind of remind you have a Latin Calzone. Absolutely heavenly. Now most of the food in a Salvadoran restaurant is very similar to Mexican with just a few other amazing additions. Like tamales de elote- sweet white corn tamales made with out filling and dipped in crema. And Yuca.. A root similar to potatoes that can either be made fried or boiled. And always amazing gucamole. If you decide to eat here a heads up- it's not much to look at. Clean but no frills and very limited decor. Who cares when the food is so good and so inexpensive. PAPUSAS are a couple bucks each and very filling!! OMG I forgot the fish tacos... yummy!!!!

They're kind, authentic, I love hearing the Spanish language spoken while I eat the delicious food! I'm visiting from Vermont and couldn't be happier to have stopped here!!

Finally back in New England and we drove 3 1/2 hours to have lunch here! As good as it always is! So good, we ordered 4 (yes 4) to take with us back to Connecticut! Sadly, I think passenger man left one of the bags of food on the roof of the car or in our hotel room (and dangit - it was the bag that had the cups of their habenero sauce!) That is some good stuff! Day later and I'm enjoying my take out! Wish I had some El Yucateco Salsa Picante de Chile Habanero in my fridge. We love you Tu Casa! Well worth the drive!

I just finished off the Plato Montanero and I am satisfied and delighted. I have been here twice and twice I have not been disappointed . I was the only one in the restaurant at 5pm on a Sunday and they brought my food out in timely fashion. All the food was hot and delicious. Still trying to figure out if it's counter service or table service when you order, either way you're going to get a great meal !

Authentic. Quick. Delicious. Reasonably priced. Adore this place. It's BYOB. Hard to find this particular cuisine so on point like this in Maine.

Tu casa is hands down one of the most flavorful ethnic restaurants in town. I would highly recommended the papusas for starters and then dig into a carne asada or the pollo a la plancha. Whether it's takeout or dining in, Tu casa knows what they're doing. Only downfall is that when they're busy with people dining in, they may not answer the phone for a take out order for a while. Really great food and people otherwise.

Visited this little gem after Oxbow (it's across the street) and we're so happy we did! We tried the Revuelto and Frijol pupusas and loved them. So delicious and super affordable ($10 for 4!!!). Highly recommend!

Very good Hispanic food with friendly service. We had the Enchiladitas de Res con Mole and the Pollo a la Plancha and cleaned our plates on both. The Pollo comes with a good dose of cilantro, so I would not recommend it if you hate the stuff.

Excellent food and staff, I love this place! Try the fish tacos, fried plantain, and burritos, yum!

Since I've had pupusas in El Salvador and Honduras, when I heard there was a pupusería in Portland, Maine, I just had to mosey on down south to check it out. Am very glad I did. For those not in the know (and most who are informed are either Central American or gringos who go adventuring in this part of the world), a pupusa is a round patty of masa that is filled with maybe cheese, maybe meet, or maybe a combination of the two. It is very different in Salvador or Honduras, but the pupusas I had in Portland, Maine, were a good effort at reconstructing the original dish. Or maybe I was nostalgic for some good Central American cooking This time I was not concerned about the santitation and in fact, while the exterior of Tu Casa is very modest and simple Maine, the interior is clean and cozy. The fellow at the counter did look a bit uninterested and was distant, even though I automatically ordered in Spanish. A gringa apparently can't speak the language even if she's speaking it to you but I persisted, and at one point he kind of smiled. I'm used to this, because in the US many latinos are protective of their culture and do not understand others are simply wanting to communicate normally. They are surprised when not meant with the English Only mentality. I was pretty much the only non-latina in the place, but that was fine. There was CNN en español to watch and clearly locals stop in for a meal that resembles their home cuisine. The menu has a good variety of typical dishes besides the pupusa - such as tamales and more. Also, I recommend the jugo de marañón, which was good although it is doubtful that it was made on the premises. Not sure the marañón fruit is often imported to the US. What was fun for the language-oriented person was to read through the menu and see how many errors it had, not just in English but in Spanish. No offense meant, but it was the work of someone who was not used to writing in his or her native language. There was an impulse to take out the red pen and make corrections, but that was suppressed. The pupusas (mine were queso con loroco) were $1.75 each and with the juice, the meal was under $6. Other dished were also inexpensive and on a second trip I plan to check them out. This could be a place to go on a regular basis, practice Spanish if you feel so inclined, and especially to get a bead on the local Hispanic immigrant population. One gets the sense that the regulars would eventually try to get to know you, even if you're a gring@. Meanwhile, if dining unaccompanied, there's always the Spanish TV and if you're lucky you'll see handyman Bob Vila, who is hispanic but doesn't know the language trying to make a sales pitch to those who do, in a heavy gringo accent with lack of noun/adjective agreement. Lots of cultural levels in this small space. Probably as much a reason to go to Tu Casa as the good prices and Latin American menu.

This was really awesome to have an authentic Salvadorena resturant in a city where its rare to hear anyone who speaks other languages that isn't English! The food was really good. I will definitely be going back. My friends and I ordered mainly vegetarian dishes and the plantains were delicioussss!

I want to love this place because the food is great. The papusas and plantains are my favorite. But, the customer service is horrendous. I've never had to wait so long for 1 papusa. It took an hour... I thought it was just that one evening but I can back with a group of friends and the same thing happened to us. We couldn't eat at the same time- our meals all came out at different times and everyone one dining were waiting and seemed frustrated... I'd love to support this family business but the service is not up to snuff.

I came in on a Sunday just before the lunch rush at noon. Louis was my server and he was very friendly. The horchata and enchiladas salvadorenas were delicious. The enchiladas salvadorenas looked like two freshly fried tostadas topped with shredded chicken and a cabbage slaw. Red and green sauce were included on the side in little dispensers. The portion size was very generous and came with rice and pureed beans. The prices were very reasonable! Next time I will come back for the pupusas and tamales.

This has been my family's favorite restaurant for the better part of a decade! You literally cannot go wrong with cheese papusas and fried plantains! The staff are always very friendly and authentic. Plus in the warmer weather you can enjoy their casual and comfortable outdoor seating, with the added bonus of a BYOB place in Portland. This laid back and casual establishment is truly a gem.

Quite simply some of the best food in Portland. Personal favorites include the pupusas and the taquitos de res, always with a side of refried beans. The food can take a little while if you have a large party, but it's well worth the wait and you can tell that everything is freshly prepared.

Great salvadoran food. But closing at 6pm on Friday nights?!?!?! I don't even get out of work that early on any weeknight. Their papusas are nice and cheesy. Adding a little salsa, especially the neon green habanero stuff, adds just enough heat. If you're really hungry get the Plato Montenegro plate: huge slice of beefsteak, rice, beans, fried plantain, and some avocado.

Great option for something a little different in Portland. Food is straight forward and delicious. Super nice staff. And byob...grab a deck of cards and some local brews and enjoy a great dinner on the outside patio. Love it.

Ya got a hankering for some seriously delicious Latin American food? Want to taste a yummy pupusa? Got some time to kill to sit around, watch some futbol, and enjoy a delicious meal? Tu Casa is a local fave and slowly finding its footing among tourists. The staff are quite friendly and the food is delicious. I often get the taquitos or the chicken mole, hubs usually gets a burrito. We ALWAYS get pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish. Be forewarned - this is leisurely, Latin American eating at its finest. You will have to wait for your food, sometimes it feels like a long wait. If you know that going into it, you'll be fine. Just don't expect hop-to-all-we-need-to-do-is-reheat-a-plate-of-food speedy service. This food is made, as you order it, in the amount of time it will take. If you're like me, you just like sitting and listening to the families all speaking in Spanish, watching some futbol on the tiny TV in the corner. They make their green salsa every single day. It's wonderful. Also - closed on Saturdays!

Eager to try foods outside of American cuisine all the time, I picked the right dinner companion to enjoy foods from Salvador with since she's from Bolivia and certainly understood the menu and provided gentle guidance. Decidedly casual and authentic, there's no question this is a family affair where Spanish is the primary language. Another friend had recommended highly the Horchata, a sweet cold milk drink with spices reminiscent of cookies. Great idea, it was terrific, I will remember this and order it on every visit. The food was ample and came from the kitchen in a reasonable amount of time. The seating and acoustics do not allow for much privacy so we conducted what should probably have been a more exclusive conversation with the hope that the diners next to us were disinterested in our conversation. Way to much food for the two of us, we packed up a large take home container, divvied up the the $28 bill and were on our way in under an hour. The longest wait was for the bill which never came, I had to approach the counter to ask for it, then approach the counter again to pay. My dinner companion informed me that it is customary to let the diners stay as long as they want and not to interrupt. Hmm, I would have preferred not to have to approach the counter, but overall - not a big deal. The price was outstanding for the quantity and quality of the food we got, the service was appropriate for the genre of restaurant, and the timing made me smile. The only thing that would have made this a better experience for me might have been a more engaging atmosphere.

Ok, so I live in the outskirts of Boston, where Salvadorian food abounds, and I have several Salvadorian friends who have shared with me their authentic cooking. I am no novice to Salvadorian food, is what I'm saying. So imagine my surprise to find amazing Salvadorian food in MAINE! I did not think of Maine as a place to find authentic ethnic foods, but seriously, this place was no joke. Their dishes are the real freaking deal. Our order included: horchata, pupusas, plantains, a burrito, and a taquito plate. Had a noticed the special 'pastelito' sign before we had ordered, I would have ordered that too. Oh, and everything we ordered was vegetarian. And also DELICIOUS. The pupusas, oh the pupusas! They were so delicious that I'm getting hungry just thinking of them. Everything was good. And the service was friendly to boot. Plus they had the women's gold medal hockey game on, so basically, this lunch could not have gotten any better. It was the perfect lunch.

Great place for a different kind or latin food than the typical Mexican-American fare you find in the area. They don't bury everything in cheese, and the food isn't heavy on the spices, but its all got great flavor. The refried beans are to die for, and I absolutely love the Enchiladas Salvadorena. A great little spot to add in to mix it up and try something outside the norm. Service can be on the slow side, but that is because they make everything to order.

I love Tu Casa! The pupusas, tamales, enchiladas are always perfect. It can be hard to find spicy food in Maine, but this place has good salsas to increase the heat. This is a family run operation, which means service can slow down when they get busy. The outdoor patio is great in nice weather, and parking in this part of town is easier than other Portland neighborhoods. The only thing I don't like are the hours- they close pretty early and are never open on Saturdays. As a family business, I can't fault them too much for needing time off.

Was in the neighborhood after finishing a tough mudder race with a friend and comming from Boston it was our first time in Portland so didn't know what was good so thought we could go for a nice filling spanish meal. Now i've been to my fair share of Mexican/Salvadorian resturants and this place, while not having the best decor, had some of the best pupusas ive ever had. Loved how crispy they were which is different than im used to. Got 2 pupusas and a steak plate. Steak was nice and soft and rice and beans were good too. Was starving and still couldnt finish my meal. Would recommend this place if your looking for a good central american meal.