El Chinaco

• Cuisine(s): Mexican
  Hours: Sun, Sat 9am-9:30pm, Mon-Fri 11am-9pm
  Price: $ $
• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
  Features: Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
  Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
• Alcohol: Beer/Wine
  Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: Lot Available

Description

Owner Mirna Burciaga made a name for herself by publicly opposing Costa Mesa mayor Allan Mansoor's efforts to turn his city's police department into a mini-migra and selling one-dollar Minutemen tacos. But she's more comfortable patting out great pupusas, which distance themselves from the competition by their size-almost the width of an outstretched palm and as thick as an iPod, each centimeter composed of sweet crisped masa, salty cheese and the stuffing of your choice (squash and shredded pork are the most popular).