Looking to satisfy your appetite for Salvadoran fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Salvadoran restaurants around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Cafe Platano 2
Topping the list is Cafe Platano 2. Located at 3612 International Blvd. in Fruitvale, the Salvadoran and Mexican spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly Salvadoran restaurant in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant has been serving Salvadoran and Mexican-inspired food since 2006. The menu features pupusas, yucca fries, tamales, tortas and more.
2. Pupusas Cojute
Next up is Iveywood's Pupusas Cojute, situated at 10100 International Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews on Yelp, the street vendor and Salvadoran spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. The eatery serves up pupusas, tamales, Cuban pastries, Salvadoran empanadas and more.
3. Los Olivos Restaurant
East Oakland's Los Olivos Restaurant, located at 3010 Foothill Blvd. (between Rutherford Street and Fruitvale Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Salvadoran and Mexican spot four stars out of 45 reviews. The menu features plantain empanadas, as well as a variety of tacos, pupusas and quesadillas.
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