El-salvadoran

Order the best El-salvadoran near San Lorenzo, CA

Best El-salvadoran Restaurants Nearby in San Lorenzo

CARNITAS EL RINCON

CARNITAS EL RINCON

4.6
(700+)
• Fast Food • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 32 min
"Bro im boutta choke cause i cant get these Carnitas Pura Carne / Braised Pork Meat Only in my mouth fast enough! I used to order from another place but these are the best yet! So flavorful and tender! The Arroz / Rice and Frijoles / Beans are good too. You get a Dozen of Tortillas / Docena de Tortillas and its made hot and fresh. Check them out!"
"The tacos are well served with lots of meat, double tortilla and toppings on the side y also asked for salsa and they gave me plenty. Great service every time. "
Carnitas Mixtas / Braised Pork Mix
One 1/2 libras de carnitas, 1 arroz 16 oz, one frijoles 16 oz, 12 tortillas de maiz, one soda two liters / one 1/2 lb of braised pork, one rice 16 oz, one bean 16 oz, 12 corn tortillas, one soda two liters.
$14.56
Combo #1
Braised pork meat only
$35.67
Carnitas Pura Carne / Braised Pork Meat Only
6 corn tortillas
$14.56
Tacos
One libras de carnitas, one arroz eight oz, one frijoles eight oz, 12 tortillas de maiz, two sodas 12 oz opcion two aguas frescas 16 oz / one lb of braised pork, one rice eight oz, one bean eight oz, 12 corn tortillas, two sodas 12 oz or two flavored water 16 oz.
$4.57
Taqueria El Gordo

Taqueria El Gordo

4.3
(5k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 25 min
"Fantastic TACO SALAD with carnitas, and the QUESADILLA CARNITAS was flavorful and full of meat. Face burrito BURRITO CABEZA might not be for everyone, but it was for me! Great flavors, great value!"
"I ordered BURRITO ASADA there was no enough meat. Yes, there was enough rice and beans, but that doesn’t justify the price. On top of that, the AGUA MEDIANA TAMARINDO was completely watered down with no real flavor. I’ve tried many taquerias before and I know what good quality is — this wasn’t it. Very disappointing and not worth the money."
TACO ASADA
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$4.01
BURRITO ASADA
Choice of 2 meats, choice of beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$14.1
TACO ALPASTOR
Sautéed shrimp with tomatoes and onions, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, cheese
$3.98
BURRITO ALPASTOR
Flour tortilla bowl with your choice of meat, rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes and avocado sauce
$14.01
El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco

4.5
(15k+)
• Chicken • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 31 min
"Always love getting food here. It's always good quality with the salsa to pair with it at its best. I prefer the 4 piece meal combos with a drink and corn tortillas but i also enjoy the nachos and burritos to something about it with the Smokey flame grilled chicken that makes them pop. The quesadillas are just as good especially the street corn one wich took me by surprise on the taste. I thought it be worse but it wasn't at all. Flavor wise everything is good and pairs well with what gets added. I usually will change something on items or add more of something depending on what I grab. Service is always excellent and quick here very accommodating to if you have issues. Door dash or picking up myself both processes is smooth and well worth coming to or ordering from!"
"The nachos were very filling and the toppings lasted through all the chips. Churros were crispy and sweet! I haven't had a good churro in a long time, so glad I got them! Double chicken bowl was packed with good stuff and I was surprised at how heavy it was! The rice and beans were well cooked and not mushy."
Double Chicken Tostada
Tostada shell filled with pinto beans, rice, shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo salsa, ripe hand-sliced avocado and cool sour cream, all topped with a double portion of fire-grilled chopped chicken. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$14.45
Classic Tostada
A delicious combination of citrus-marinated chopped chicken, chopped romaine lettuce blend, pinto beans, rice, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa in a crisp flour tostada shell. Served with creamy cilantro dressing. Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$12.96
8pc Family Meal
8 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with 2 large sides, warm tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$35.24
Pupuseria Las Palmas

Pupuseria Las Palmas

4.4
(100+)
• Salvadorian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 45 min
"Both the pupusa and the taco de Al pastor were flavorful! Go try them yourself!"
"la sopa muy buen sabor pero falto el limón y pedí una maraculla no horchata pongan más atención las tortillas tenia un sabor raro como que no refigeraron bien la masa ojalá mejoren el servcio tienen mucho potencial"
PUPUSAS REVUELTAS
Stuffed tortilla with cheese, pork and beans
$4.05
PUPUSAS DE FRIJOL Y QUESO / BEANS AND CHEESE PUPUSA
Stuffed tortilla with cheese and beans
$4.05
HORCHATA
Sweet, Refreshing Morro Horchata
$4.22
PUPUSAS DE LOROCO
Stuffed tortilla with cheese and loroco
$4.09
La Casita Restaurant

La Casita Restaurant

4.5
(300+)
• Mexican • Latin American
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 33 min
"Pozole was delicious! They gave me so much and it was hot the meat was tender and all delicious! Garnishes are spot on the only thing missing was oregano Guacamole very good you can taste the lime and a little spiciness so yummy! "
"Caldo de Res soup is so delicious! They always follow my instructions perfectly. Great staff! Superfriendly. My Husband loved his Huevos a la Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs and he is a picky eater:)"
Menudo
4 onzas. / 4 ounces.
$17.98
Agua Fresca / Fresh Flavored Water
Pozole rojo de puerco. / Red pork pozole.
$4.75
Pozole
Camarón cocinado en salsa de limón picante. / shrimp cook with lime spicy sauce.
$21.49
Chilaquiles la Casita
Camarones picantes. Servido con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortillas. / Spicy shrimp. Served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.
$17.48
El Portal Restaurant

El Portal Restaurant

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 31 min
"The Tlalpeño Soup was soo good healthy and filling. It was loaded with fresh veggies and they fit a whole chicken leg, wing, and part of a breast! It came with all of the toppings and the tortillas were still warm and you can tell that they make everything fresh. This will be my new go-to place."
"The food is consistently good. The chicken fajitas are solid and pro 2-3 meals for us. My toddler loves the fajitas. "
Super Burrito
Choice meat, rice, beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
$17.29
Wet Burrito
Big super burrito (meat, rice, beans, green salsa inside) topped with our homemade enchilada red sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
$19.57
Quesadilla Cheese
Big flour tortilla with cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole.
$14.08
Pozole
Homemade pozole. Served with lime, onions, cabbage and tostadas.
$22.61
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4.3
(3k+)
• Mexican • Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 24 min
"Pleasantly surprised. This is a newly opened location so I'm hoping they continue serving quality food and good portions. Chipotle used to be known for their large portion sizes & affordable food and in recent years almost all chipotle locations have gone downhill. Ingredients in burrito were a little uneven, lots of rice and not a lot of cheese, but it was HUGE! Glad I gave this new chipotle a try and will be ordering from here again. "
"great flavor and ingredients but even when I get charged for extra meat I don't get what I really pay for. this place is VERY overpriced but at least ingredients are fresh & the flow of the line goes fairly quickly when it gets crowded this location is a lot better than other ones in the East Bay. 🌯💕"
Burrito Bowl
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$17.39
Burrito
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$17.09
Chips
Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.
$2.79
Chips & Guacamole
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$6.58
El Patio Original

El Patio Original

4.5
(10k+)
• Mexican • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 13.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Love this place whether eating in or getting DoorDash! I like to order a la carte items which are a fantastic deal! They have great street tacos(I like the grilled chicken)- I especially like them doused with lime juice. Another favorite is a tostada which is on a shell but is filled with so much stuff I usually eat with chips!! Def. For me the portion size of an a la carte tostada is a full meal and a snack later or two meals with chips. Everything is always fresh and prepared very consistently."
"El Patio has decent food, but my frustration is with their portion sizes: 1/8 of a lemon for a four-taco platter, 3oz of Pickled Jalapeños for $3, and a single-item burrito the size of a kid's meal. The beef burrito is just beef in a tortilla; while this is good because most places skimp on meat, it is lacking in flavor and doesn't meet the expectations of what one would expect from ordering a burrito."
Chips
Four delicious guadalajara style tacos topped with meat, whole beans, cilantro, onion and a side of fresh tomatillo salsa. Pastor (grilled spicy pork), asada (steak), pollo (grilled chicken).
$5.35
El Patio Street Tacos Platter
Served with rice, beans, and your choice of one item.
$13.86
Single Item Plate
Two crispy corn tortillas, stuffed with shredded chicken or beef. Topped with sour cream, guacamole and cotija cheese.
$14.5
Carne Asada Super Burrito
Served with rice, beans, and two items of your choice.
$16.19
The Mexican Restaurant and Bar

The Mexican Restaurant and Bar

4.3
(6k+)
• Takeout • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 24 min
"The Mexican always has great quality, service and selection. Recommend to anyone who is looking for a good value, excellent food and service. "
"We got the chicken tortilla soup. My 2 year old and 10mo old finished their bowls. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner because the boys were quietly devouring their dinner. It was great. lol this soup is so so yummy. I also love how it comes with a little plate w cilantro, cheese, lime, avocado & chips. Adult, toddler and baby approved! Thank you!"
The Mexican Burrito
Choice of meat, beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo
$19.55
Side of Chips
Smothered with the Mexican's own enchilada sauce, filled with your choice of meat, beans, rice and salsa topped with guacamole, cheese and sour cream
$3.12
Wet Burrito
Three tacos topped with onions and cilantro
$22.18
Street Tacos
Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
$17.25
Las Montañas Supermarket

Las Montañas Supermarket

4.4
(200+)
• Mexican • Grocery
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 29 min
"Chilaquiles Regulares was SO good. Huge portion came with 3 fried eggs on top of the Chilaquiles Regulares with scrambled eggs. Their rice and beans are seasoned perfectly as well. Yummy"
"The food was good, and worth the price, but I was a bit irritated because I ordered three Chips and Salsa sides, and whilst I got three small bags of totopos as expected, I only received TWO one-ounce containers of salsa! One ounce of salsa is not really enough, even for one of their small bag. More importantly, if an ounce comes with a small bag, and I paid for three orders, one of those orders did not include the salsa should have. Nonetheless, all the flavors were there, and I liked the food enough that I will probably order from them again. Also, this is one of the few places in the area you can get champurrado (Champurrado de Chocolate ) any time of the year. Overall, this is a good restaurant!"
DD TAMAL/TAMALE
1 Tamal – Choice of Cheese with Jalapeño, Sweet Corn, Pork in Red Sauce, or Chicken in Green Sauce.
$3.79
DD AGUAS FRESCAS
1 Grilled Chicken, 16 oz. of Rice, 16 oz. of Beans, 16 oz. of Salsa, and 1 dozen Tortillas.
$4.59
DD POLLO ASADO COMBO
One Semi crisp tortilla is dipped in braising sauce seared on the grill and filled with beef birria and Monterey cheese. Served with our special broth, onions, cilantro and spicy salsa.
$35.39
DD SOFT TACO
Chicken meat with cilantro, onion, sauce and tortilla
$5.05
El BARRIO

El BARRIO

4.7
(20+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 12.2 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"Delicious nachos"
Street Tacos
Served on corn tortillas with your choice of protein and onions, cilantro and salsa.
$5.39
Mexi Burrito
Choice of protein with rice, beans (pinto or refried), cheese, cream, cilantro, and onions
$15.59
Quesabirria
Three crispy, cheese-crusted birria tacos served with consommé
$18.38
Cali Burrito
Choice of protein with fries, cheese, crema, cilantro, onions, and guacamole.
$16.55
Burrito ranchero Mexican food Inc - 1300 W Grand Ave

Burrito ranchero Mexican food Inc - 1300 W Grand Ave

Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 13.9 mi • 42 min
Farther away
Tacos shrimp lengua tripa
Shrimp taco lettuce onions cilantro tomato salsa Lengua taco salsa onions cilantro Tripa taco salsa onions cilantro $4.00 ea
$4.15
Tacos pastor carnitas chicken Azada cabeza barbacoa
Onions cilantro salsa
$3.54
Súper burrito California
Choose the meats French fries nacho cheese avocado pico de gallo sour cream salsa
$15.42
Salvadoran food pupusas
Thick tortilla with mix beans chicharron cheese coleslaw salsa
$4.62
El Torito

El Torito

4.3
(3k+)
• Salads • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 46 min
"Chefs kiss! CARNE ASADA BURRITO is bursting with flavor beans and rice are the perfect touch fresh guac The sweet corn SWEET CORN CAKE is always delicious"
"CHICKEN AND SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS was really good, CHIPS AND SALSA was an amazing amount for what you pay, very worth the price for a fresh salsa and plenty of quality chips (like between bag chips and typical restaurant chips, very good and salted!). Have ordered a few times, will order again."
3 ITEM COMBO (PICK ANY 3!)
All combos include refried beans, rice and our signature sweet corn cake.
$24.28
CHIPS AND SALSA
16oz Chips & Pint of Salsa. Serves 8.
$8.78
CRISPY FLAUTAS
Four crispy flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken and jack cheese. Topped with cotija cheese and crema fresca. Served with jalapeño jelly and red pepper dip. Contains Dairy, Wheat
$15.74
CHICKEN AND SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS
Tender chicken simmered and smothered in a savory sour cream sauce topped with jack cheese, green onions and chipotle crema fresca. Served with refried beans, rice and sweet corn cake
$20.14
El mexcal taqueria

El mexcal taqueria

4.6
(400+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Everything I have ordered here has been delicious. So far I've tried their birria tacos, regular chicken tacos, chicken quesadillas, and bean/cheese/ rice burritos. They give generous portions despite how inexpensive everything is. I'll also note for anyone w/ dietary restrictions that any add ons/ removals requested have been followed closely. This is quickly becoming a favorite lunch spot."
"The menudo broth isn't spicy it only comes with meat and no pata. The corn tortillas they give you taste like el guerros the ones they sell at the grocery stores. The menudo meat comes with dried oregano, fresh cilantro, fresh onions, dried red chiles 1 half of a lime , a bag of complimentary chips and a fresh tomato salsa that's delicious 🤤. The menudo meat texture was a little over cooked and more on the softer side then what I prefer but wasn't too squishy. I prefer my meat more firm but soft. I'd rate it a 3/5 Menudo"
Quesabirria
3 Quesabirria served with consome.
$16.82
Super Burrito
Meat, rice, whole beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream. / Carne, arroz, frijol entero, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso, crema.
$15.71
Regular Taco
Meat, onions, cilantro, salsa. / Carne, cebolla, cilantro, salsa. Sold by each.
$4.05
Super Nachos
Meat, chips, refried beans, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
$16.77
El Pastorcito (Hayward)

El Pastorcito (Hayward)

Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 41 min
Taco De Asada
meat,Onion,Cilantro,Salsa
$4.04
Taco De Suadero
meat,Onion,Cilantro,Salsa
$4.38
Taco De Pastor
meat,Onion,Cilantro,Salsa
$4.04
Coca-Cola / Coke
meat,Onion,Cilantro,Salsa
$5
Mariscos Y Birrieria

Mariscos Y Birrieria

4.0
(200+)
• Mexican Food • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 28 min
"Birria Taco 10/10. Straight perfection! Chef's Kiss! "
"smallest tacos iv ever had, not what pic shows, would not go recommend and will not be back $75 for what I could have got at a taco truck down the street for $10"
Birria Taco
Mexican Stewed meat taco with cilantro, onion and salsa
$7.19
Consome - Meat Broth
Meat Broth with some meat
$4.95
Consome- Meat Broth
Meat broth with some meat.
$4.75
Quesadillas
Flour tortilla with cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
$11.5
Tacos El Jalisciense

Tacos El Jalisciense

4.7
(300+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 36 min
"I've been to this taco truck so many times so I already knew what to expect. I have been hoping for a while that they'd get on doordash. Great flavor and normally good size Burritos (Regular). I love that you can pay for extra Salsa (because sadly you can't do that with other restaurants on here) but I just wish you could choose which ones you're getting cuz although I love spicy my health won't allow it. Packaging was great and it came with side of radish, jalapeno, and only a sprig of lime. Overall doordash experience I'd rate 8/10 which is the highest on this app for taco truck experiences I'd give"
"The burritos were great but I wish they would give more than a single salsa container per burrito. Pretty decent value when you compare to other restaurants selling burritos (it's 2026 and you have to accept the fact they're not $8-$10 anywhere anymore). The meat and beans were cooked to perfection. The rice was just a tad dry or undercooked (not sure which), but overall a good burrito."
Burritos (Regular)
Our classic burrito with selection of meat, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$14.61
Asada (Steak) Taco
Asada (Steak) Taco, with onion, cilantro and salsa.
$4.48
Agua Fresca
Al Pastor (Spicy Pork) Taco with onion, cilantro and salsa.
$5.5
Al Pastor (Spicy Pork) Taco
Selection of meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream, cheese and salsa.
$4.43
La Casa de Maria

La Casa de Maria

4.2
(600+)
• Mexican • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 38 min
"The lamb was juicy and consume delicious comes with hand made corn tortillas with the salsas onions and cilantro on side so yummy "
"I wanted some good, authentic Mexican beans and rice, and enchiladas. I gave this one a try and they did not disappoint! Excellent service and food. Everything is perfect!"
Tacos with Cilantro & Onion
Your choice of grilled beef, chicken, oven pork, pork skin, tripe, beef tongue or suadero.
$2.38
Burrito Especial
Beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, tomato and avocado with your choice of beef, chicken, pastor or pork.
$10.15
Regular Burrito
Beans, rice, cheese, tomato and your choice of beef, chicken, pastor or pork.
$8.61
Horchata
Barbacoa (lamb) x lb
$4.15
Casa Orozco

Casa Orozco

4.3
(10k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 35 min
Farther away
"Take-out for Father's Day beat the crowds & wait. Food was tasty though it's always a tad better when dining in! Salsa had a nice kick. Chips were fresh & crispy. 2-item combo was huge (we got the burrito and an enchilada)."
"The House Salad was good. But for the first time I was disappointed with the nachos. I ordered the half order nachos with chicken and there was literally 3 small pieces of chicken and that's it. The rest was chips and beans and cheese. Not worth the price for only 3 little pieces!! "
Arroz con Pollo
Savory chicken on a bed of rice topped with our popular enchilada sauce and cheese and broiled till nice and melty. Served with a side of beans
$25.44
Enchilada (2) A la Carta
Our enchiladas are actually award-winning! Made the same way your abuelita would make them; two lightly fried corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling and topped with our legendary red enchilada sauce and cheese and the broiled to perfection.
$15.34
Quesadilla
Two large flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheese cut into eight wedges and served with guac, sour cream and mild salsa
$16.41
Plato Chico (Single Item Combo)
One Item from list served with beans and rice
$21.94
Tacos El Novillo

Tacos El Novillo

4.4
(2k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 37 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Great food great prices! My tacos are always made how I request them and well seasoned! Love this place. "
"My god, everything was amazing. 10/10 the best Quesa Birrias I've ever had but the consume was a bit too loose and oily for my liking. The Super Burrito was huge but it doesn't come with sour cream, cheese, and guacamole which is crazy for the price. The Torta was really good."
Tacos
Asada, pastor, lengua, cabeza, pollo, tripas, carnitas, buche o chorizo. / Asada, pastor, beef tongue, cabeza, chicken, beef tripe, pork, buche or chorizo.
$3.86
Burrito Regular / Regular Burrito
BEANS RICE PICO DE GALLO FRIJOL ARROS PICO DE GALLO
$13.65
AGUAS FRESCAS
Aguas Frescas
$4.84
Papas Con Carne - Cheese Fries & Meat
🌮🌮QUESABIRRIA🌮🌮 Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco, this dish is a crispy, cheese-filled quesadilla with traditional, slow-cooked shredded beef Birria!!
$16.28

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