The 10 Best Pupusa Places in Atlanta
Pupusas are one of Latin America’s greatest low-cost exports – a masa cake filled with cheese, beans, meat or whatever else they’re coming up with in a Salvadorian kitchen. With an incredibly vibrant Latin American and Salvadorian community around Atlanta, there’s tons of options for finding a pupusa near you, check out our list below for some of the best.
1. Buenos Dias Cafe and Pupuseria
680 Murphy Ave SW Building 4 Suite 4158, Atlanta, GA 30310
Of course, we have to start off with Buenos Dias Cafe. It is quite a hyped-up spot for pupusas, but rightfully so! They focus on quality and offer truly delicious and unique pupusas. Make sure you try their amazing horchata coffee with your meal!
2. El Salvador Bakery
172 Windy Hill Rd SW Marietta, GA 30060
A great hidden gem off of Windy Hill Rd in Marietta, El Salvador Bakery makes a delicious pupusa with chicken and cheese, along with the traditional pork, cheese and beans combo. We tried one of their pupusas with their verde salsa and were very happy with the decision.
3. El Taco Naco
2255 Idlewood Rd, Tucker, GA 30084
With such close proximity to Buford Highway and Doraville, you’d expect there to be some good pupusas in Tucker, and thanks to El Taco Naco, you won’t be disappointed. They keep the pupusas simple with the traditional cheese, pork, or beans (or all of the above), but they also have great tacos, tortas, burritos and other Mexican options.
4. El Volcan
371 Pat Mell Rd SE #159, Marietta, GA 30060
Got pupusa munchies in Marietta? El Volcan is a perfect hidden gem to satisfy the craving. El Volcan is another locale that doesn’t fuss too much with the flavors – they keep it simple with the traditional cheese, pork and beans, but also have a Flor de locoro option. Our tip – get the Typical Salvadorian plate – it’s got pupusa, yuca, pork rinds and one chicken tamal.
5. La Bodega
680 Murphy Ave SW Bldg 4 Suite 4158, Atlanta, GA 30310
Georgia State students enjoyed one of ATL’s most diverse pupusa menus for nearly 10 years at Bueos Dias Cafe, and now that they’ve moved to the West End and become La Bodega, they’re making it even easier with their curbside window. They make incredible non traditional pupusas, like a bacon, egg and cheese or ham, egg and cheese pupusas for breakfast, along with using other nontraditional ingredients like BBQ chicken, ham, spinach, mushrooms and more.
6. La Guelaguetza
4166 Buford Hwy NE Ste W-14/X-13 Atlanta, GA 30345
Located in Buford Highway’s famous Plaza Fiesta market, this humble stand delivers some of the city’s best slow cooked latin meats and menudo, along with their pupusas. Our recommendation – order a couple of pupusas and menudo, then dip accordingly!
7. La Salvadorenita Pupuseria
6359 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
If you’re north of the City, the drive down to Buford Highway isn’t always an option. Luckily, the folks in Norcross have La Salvadorenita Pupuseria. Located in a nondescript red roofed shopping center, the pupusas are anything but. Offering the traditional cheese, beans and chicken options, they’re all great value at around $2 each – plus they have tons of delicious Mexican and Honduran options to pair your pupusas with something more substantial.
8. Pupuseria King’s Cafe
2055 Beaver Ruin Rd, Norcross, GA 30071
Folks in North Atlanta can eat like pupusa royalty at Pupuseria King’s Cafe in Norcross. They focus on the traditional flavors every day, but experiment every once in a while with something new. Head on over and see what specials they’re serving up today!
9. Pupuseria mi Tierra
5090 Buford Hwy NE #102nd, Doraville, GA 30340
This might be the best lunch value in all of Atlanta. For less than $8, you can get three pupusas and an ice cold coca-cola. Their options include cheese, chicken tamale, shredded pork, and revuelta (beans, cheese and chicken).
10. Rincon Latino
5055 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340
Of course, Rincon Latino is one of Buford Highway’s best pupusa spots. Rincon Latino mixes up their pupusa options, including a Loroco con queso – Loroco is an earthy plant flavor native to Central America – that is a must have.
Editors Note: This article was originally published on June 18, 2021 and last updated on December 27, 2024. Please refer to restaurant websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.
