My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and we were so excited to find this place. It's a very cute, cozy atmosphere and the decor and art were very fun. The staff was really helpful with suggestions and friendly as well. We both got pineapple cucumber juice which was sweet and refreshing. We split the sampler platter and had leftovers. The plantains were sweet and cooked to perfection, my favorite part. We'd never tried a pupusa before, but that was so good! The steak and chicken were grilled and juicy and we both enjoyed the sausage, too. Everything was great! We can't wait to come back.
Vegan Restaurant
Latin Love Kitchen (PUPUSERIA) Kingsport's Pupusas
· $$$$ · kingsport · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and we were so excited to find this place. It's a very cute, cozy atmosphere and the decor and art were very fun. The staff was really helpful with suggestions and friendly as well. We both got pineapple cucumber juice which was sweet and refreshing. We split the sampler platter and had leftovers. The plantains were sweet and cooked to perfection, my favorite part. We'd never tried a pupusa before, but that was so good! The steak and chicken were grilled and juicy and we both enjoyed the sausage, too. Everything was great! We can't wait to come back.
This place is like a step into El Salvador. The interior is very cozy and welcoming, just like the owner. This is truly a family business as a daughter is the head chef. Her creations are tasty and well prepared. The owner loves to share information about Salvadorian and Costa Rican foods and preparation. I'm been here several times and almost always order papusas and a tamale. This is not Tex-Mex, it is authentic Salvadorian food. Tamales are large, tasty and moist. The papusas prepared perfectly. I enjoyed chorizo, mushroom, and jalapeno. There are many varieties. This is an ideal place for anyone with special food needs. My son cannot have gluten and was impressed with the variety of things available to him, likewise for any vegetarians.
This place is like a step into El Salvador. The interior is very cozy and welcoming, just like the owner. This is truly a family business as a daughter is the head chef. Her creations are tasty and well prepared. The owner loves to share information about Salvadorian and Costa Rican foods and preparation. I'm been here several times and almost always order papusas and a tamale. This is not Tex-Mex, it is authentic Salvadorian food. Tamales are large, tasty and moist. The papusas prepared perfectly. I enjoyed chorizo, mushroom, and jalapeno. There are many varieties. This is an ideal place for anyone with special food needs. My son cannot have gluten and was impressed with the variety of things available to him, likewise for any vegetarians.
Highly recommend! I had a great experience here for dinner. The atmosphere is something special. I ate by myself yet didn't feel alone. It was great! I have several dietary needs and food allergies. I was immediately greeted by the friendly and knowledgeable family who owns/operates this gem of a restaurant. After a little discussion, I learned that several of them also have food allergies. That helped me feel more comfortable eating there. Gabby gave me a few suggestions and helped me decide what to order. She warned me that the pupusas are very filling and she couldn't have been more right! I had 3 of them and a pork tamale which was more food than I needed but I ate every bit. The tamale is a little different than a Mexican tamale and had a sweeter taste to it which was delicious. The texture and flavor was very enjoyable.