Allen M.
9/19/2025
One of the best restaurants around!! Everything is so good!! The ladies who work there are all super sweet and helpful!
El Chinaco
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560 W 19th St Unit D
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
El Chinaco, located in Costa Mesa, CA, specializes in authentic Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine, proudly serving timeless family recipes since 1988. Their commitment to quality is evident in their made-to-order dishes, crafted with fresh ingredients and care.
A standout item on their menu is the handmade pupusas, which are freshly made masa tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients, including cheese, beans, chicharrón, chicken, and the prized loroco flower. Vegetarian options are also available, ensuring a delicious experience for all diners.
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3.5389 reviews
Kimberly N.
5/20/2025
I've been dropping in when the occasional pupusa craving hits since my undergrad days, and frankly, it's one of the few reliably consistent tasting pupusa spots in the area. Pros: Pupusas are...
Anita C.
11/16/2024
Freshly made pupusas just hit differently. I haven't had fresh made pupusas in over 10 years, so I was really happy when my friend recommended this place for lunch last week. The pickled veg + hot...
Brianna M.
6/2/2025
Ordered yummy pupusas from this spot! The pork pupusas are yummy! I liked the curtido which had great flavor on its own. I also got the revueltas but it only had pork and cheese, no beans in them....
Maria A P.
8/18/2025
Extremely oily, and stiff pupusa. The cheese is not stretchy and has flavor of overly used dirty oil, it's hard to explain. When you have had good pupusa, you know these are bad. I got extremely...
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