Houston originals

Houston’s La Pupusa Loca Is Celebrating 40 Years of Salvadoran Flavor

From Hillcroft Avenue to Gessner Road, this Salvadoran staple has built a Houston pupusa empire—one cheesy bite at a time.

07/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Stuffed Goodness

The Best Places for Pupusas in Houston

Our local Salvadoran restaurants deliver on the country's famous dish.

12/03/2024 By Marco Torres and Daniel Renfrow

Family Roots

Houston Chef Evelyn Garcia Puts a True Piece of Herself into Jūn

The Heights restaurant celebrates culinary heritage with elements like Salvadoran cheese from the Garcia family farm.

01/23/2024 By Geneva Diaz With Emma Balter

Pupusa Pulse

For This New Salvadoran Restaurant, Look to the Plate

A Spring Branch spot opened a second location closer to the Loop. Is it drawing diners?

09/12/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

8 Great Central American Spots

Let's not forget the cuisine of this portion of the Americas.

02/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

Small and Mighty

You Want to Eat Rollin' Kitchen's Salvadoran Locavore Fare

The food truck is wearing its conversion from Cajun to Latin eats very, very well.

06/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheap Eats

Five Fabulous Ways to Start the Day for $5

From soulful spice to old-fashioned Southern breakfasts, these spots got you covered.

05/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt and Alice Levitt

Where to Eat Right Now in Sharpstown

From Ethiopian to halal fried chicken to the best mall food court you've ever seen, Sharpstown's culinary offerings shouldn't be overlooked.

04/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Stuffed

Pupusa Buffet Is as Great as It Sounds

Eat all the pupusas for less than a Hamilton.

04/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

East End Eats

Pupusas for All at El Petate

The sampler platters at El Petate let you enjoy the entire menu at once.

07/11/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Taqueria Thursday

Salvadorian Treats at La Fogata

Homemade specialties in the heart of southwest Houston

06/13/2013 By Paloma Lenz

Houstonia Magazine

Salvadoran Cuisine