Salvadoran restaurants

Pupuseria

4.2 263 reviews 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM 4322 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, United States

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Pupuseria Café #2 is a Salvadoran restaurant located on W Marquette Rd in Chicago. The menu centers on traditional Salvadoran dishes, with an emphasis on pupusas—thick corn tortillas typically stuffed with cheese, beans, or meats. Beyond pupusas, the café offers a variety of tacos, tortas, and quesadillas featuring ingredients like steak, vegetables, panela cheese, and Mexican sausage. Signature items include the Taco de Asada con Queso and the Mexicana Torta, combining hearty fillings with classic Salvadoran flavors. The atmosphere reflects a casual dining experience, suitable for quick meals or relaxed gatherings. Simple and straightforward, the setting complements the authentic taste of the cuisine. Pupuseria Café #2 stands out for its dedication to Salvadoran culinary traditions while incorporating diverse options such as vegetarian pupusas and a range of quesadillas. This balance of variety and cultural focus makes it a notable destination for those interested in exploring Salvadoran food in a modest, neighborhood setting.

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Great coffee
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Reviews for Pupuseria

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Review highlights

Based on 263 reviews

Pupuseria Café #2 garners consistent praise for its authentic Salvadoran cuisine, particularly its pupusas and corn quesadillas, which are frequently described as flavorful and well-prepared. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, noting that the space is conducive to a comfortable dining experience. Service is generally viewed as attentive and efficient, especially in terms of order taking and table maintenance. However, some feedback points to occasional confusion regarding tipping policies during payment, as automatic gratuities may lead to inadvertent over-tipping. Additionally, the minimum order requirement for telephone takeout has been noted as a potential inconvenience by some customers. Overall, the establishment is recognized for quality food and reliable service, with minor areas for improvement mainly centered on payment transparency and takeout procedures.

Erick Melendez

Sep 05, 2025

Best pupusas ever, great services and I also recommend the corn quesadilla. Love it!!

Juan Perez Guerrero

Aug 17, 2025

The pupusas are on point. Bien rico se come aquí. The servers are attentive and quick to take your order and/or refill your water. El servicio es de primera. The atmosphere is chilled and welcoming. Bien chevere se la pasa uno.

Ismael Sanchez

Aug 12, 2025

The food is delicious, and the service was excellent as well. The only reason for me to lower the service stars for service is because I noticed that when you pay. They add 18% tip automatically from 3 and more people, however; when you're paying, they don't tell you that, but the machine to pay prompts you to add tip, on top of the already added tip, so you could end up tipping them a 33% or more. That is not right to me. I happened to notice this last time I was there so I asked and then skipped the extra 15%+ tip.

Yeli A

Jul 25, 2025

Ordered take out. Pork pupusas. Delicious! Saw a sign about telephone orders they must have been burned because there’s a ridiculous requirement of $40 min. Pupusas take 20 minutes to be made why wouldn’t I order ahead. There’s got to be a better way.