Usuluteco Salvadoran Restaurant

4.5 ( 104 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1511 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
+1 515-288-0969

If you're seeking an authentic taste of El Salvador in Des Moines, look no further than Usuluteco Salvadoran Restaurant. Located at 1511 S Union St, this charming eatery is celebrated for its delightful pupusas, which have garnered rave reviews from patrons. Sean Calhoun praises the cheese and pork varieties, noting their tremendous flavor and the attentive service provided by the staff.

The atmosphere strikes a balance between cozy and inviting, ideal for both dine-in and takeout. Bridget highlights the efficiency of the service, emphasizing the clean environment and quick preparation time for her takeout order of pupusas. Jacquelyn Argueta calls them "the best pupusas in town," showcasing the restaurant's commitment to delivering traditional Salvadoran cuisine with a personal touch.

While Mick Linxwiler advises diners to be patient for the fresh meals, he assures that the wait is rewarded with exceptional food. Captain Kat echoed this sentiment, appreciating the friendly staff and quality of ingredients. With its vibrant dishes and warm hospitality, Usuluteco Salvadoran Restaurant is a must-visit culinary gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Usuluteco Salvadoran Restaurant

Sean Calhoun
Jun 28,2025
Excellent food and attentive service! Got a couple different varieties of the pupusas (cheese; pork and cheese) and both were terrific. Would absolutely recommend.
Bridget
Jun 6,2025
This is a real nice little restaurant and bar. It was clean with nice people working. We ordered papusas to go. Our food came fast and was well packed. The papusas tasted great!
Mick Linxwiler
May 25,2025
This is a great place to eat! Love the food here very much. They make it fresh so be prepared to have a little wait time, but worth it.
Jacquelyn Argueta
May 7,2025
Amazing, the best pupusas in town! Very sweet and attentive staff. If you want traditional Salvadoran food this restaurant is it.
Captain Kat
Apr 16,2025
Order of plain cheese and calabaza with cheese pupusas for take out and I give them 5 stars. Very friendly and professional staff. I will come back here for sure
Dale Gleason
Apr 8,2025
An awesome hole-in-the-wall with down home Salvadoran food. The loroco pupusa was great! I loved the slaw and beans as well.
Emily Thompson
Mar 29,2025
We came to eat at an off time but had great food and service. Price is very reasonable. We had pork and cheese pupusas. So good!
Adam Des
Mar 14,2025
I came in and tried the yucca (one of my favorite foods) and it was amazing. Also had the chicken tamale and papusas. Probably the top 2 salvadorian/central american restaurants i have ever ate at. Felt like homemade cooking and everything tasted super fresh. Definitely coming again. Underrated spot!!

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