This place gets 5 stars in addition to being added to my list of favorite restaurants in town. The menu offers true and delicious traditional items. My wife and tried the meat soup (sopa de res), the loroco y queso pupusa, and the nuegados (cassava pancake). Everthying was delicious and not too salty. This tasted like real traditional Latin food. Do not expect the fanciest ambience when you come here, but it's organized, clean and very diverse with families and lots of children. The service was outstanding! This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with its own free parking lot. Overall, 100% recommended.
Vegan Restaurant
PUPUSA 503 Salvadoran Deli
· $$$$ · charlotte · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 503 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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This place gets 5 stars in addition to being added to my list of favorite restaurants in town. The menu offers true and delicious traditional items. My wife and tried the meat soup (sopa de res), the loroco y queso pupusa, and the nuegados (cassava pancake). Everthying was delicious and not too salty. This tasted like real traditional Latin food. Do not expect the fanciest ambience when you come here, but it's organized, clean and very diverse with families and lots of children. The service was outstanding! This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with its own free parking lot. Overall, 100% recommended.
The best French fries in Charlotte! Dip them in their green sauce for spicy deliciousness and add mayonnaise if too spicy. Everything here is delicious and feels homemade 💕
The best French fries in Charlotte! Dip them in their green sauce for spicy deliciousness and add mayonnaise if too spicy. Everything here is delicious and feels homemade 💕
I’ve been wanting to try Pupusa 503 for a while, and I finally got the chance - and it did not disappoint! I ordered the bean and chicken pupusas, and both were absolutely delicious. I also tried the short rib soup (I think it was called Sopa de Res), which was good, though the short rib was a bit tougher than I prefer. That said, I don’t think that’s their specialty. I’ve heard great things about their tamales and other dishes, so I’ll definitely be back to try more! Based on the pupusas alone and the warm, inviting atmosphere, this place gets five stars from me. Can’t wait to return!