Allen M.
9/19/2025
One of the best restaurants around!! Everything is so good!! The ladies who work there are all super sweet and helpful!
El Chinaco
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560 W 19th St Unit D
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
El Chinaco is an authentic Mexican and Salvadoran restaurant known for its large portions and home-style cooking. This family-owned establishment serves traditional dishes that bring a taste of the home countries to its patrons. It is especially popular on Sundays when families gather to enjoy hearty meals together.
Founded on Harbor Avenue, El Chinaco has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes its commitment to genuine culinary traditions. The restaurant prides itself on providing a true taste of Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine in a relaxed setting. With a focus on quality and authenticity, El Chinaco has become a cherished spot in the community.
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3.5389 reviews
Jill B.
12/4/2025
Food has really gone downhill. Very salty, all sour cream. Nacho cheese is edible and absolute garbage. We used to LOVE this place and it's really gone downhill
Anita C.
11/16/2024
Freshly made pupusas just hit differently. I haven't had fresh made pupusas in over 10 years, so I was really happy when my friend recommended this place for lunch last week. The pickled veg + hot...
Kimberly N.
5/20/2025
I've been dropping in when the occasional pupusa craving hits since my undergrad days, and frankly, it's one of the few reliably consistent tasting pupusa spots in the area. Pros: Pupusas are...
Morena H.
11/29/2025
This is more Mexican style food, not salvadorian. Pupusas of chicharron had no flavor. I ordered a salvadorian breakfast at it was not an original Salvadorian breakfast.
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