Looking for a sublime Salvadoran meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Salvadoran restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Los Antojitos Restaurant
Topping the list is Los Antojitos Restaurant. Located at 5272 Washington St. (between Rockland and Birchwood streets) in West Roxbury, the Salvadoran and Mexican spot is the highest-rated cheap Salvadoran restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp.
Curious about who's behind the business?
"Heydi is a very humble person who came from El Salvador when she was very young leaving everything she knew behind," the business says in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "Heydi found her first job at a pizza place doing dishes, Heydi did not speak any English, but she dreamed and worked very hard to learn. She had a full-time job and in her free time, she would listen to CDs to learn English. She struggled and worked very hard but she thought one day, "I will make a difference" and I will see my American dream come true. Heydi and her lovely husband Carlos, own two businesses, one in West Roxbury Los Antojitos Restaurant and Port 45 Restaurant in North Attleboro, MA."
2. Tu Metapan Restaurant
Next up is East Boston's Tu Metapan Restaurant, situated at 295 Bennington St. (between Chelsea and Bremen streets). With four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the Salvadoran spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Yelper Bianca F., who reviewed Tu Metapan Restaurant on Nov. 2, wrote, "Oh my goodness this place was amazing. A lot of options! It was hard to pick, everything looked amazing."
Wing C. noted, "Had cravings for authentic tacos and pupusas with Horchata to wash it down. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended."
3. Cabana Grill
East Boston's Cabana Grill, located at 254 Bennington St. (between Prescott and Paris streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Salvadoran and Mexican spot four stars out of 19 reviews.
The site has lots more information on Cabana Grill.
"Our restaurant specializes in serving authentic homemade Salvadoran cuisine as well as some Mexican dishes, that can be paired with the drinks of your choice, including beer, wine or cocktails while you listen to diverse Latin American music and the service of our friendly staff," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
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