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Pupuseria San Sivar

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1940 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627

949-650-2952 

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  • Central American
    Daily 9am-10pm
    $
    MasterCard, Visa, cash
  • casual
    Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    None
  • Accepted, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

This hole in the strip mall takes special care with its pupusas, which have a crispy yet malleable crust encasing thick, sticky cheese. Meanwhile, an oily, impossibly sugary plantain lying alongside refried beans is like a battle on your tongue between the lush tropics and the spartan plains of El Salvador; a side of sweet sour cream negotiates a tasteful truce.







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  • (Tied!) No. 3: Pupusas at Pupuseria San Sivar

    (Tied!) No. 3: Pupusas at Pupuseria San Sivar

    | Tue, October 11, 2011

    For my final pick of this year's 100 Favorites list, I chose an old favorite that I fell in love with at first try. I keep returning to Costa Mesa's Pupuseria y Restaurant San Sivar because they make ... More »

  • All About the Antojitos

    All About the Antojitos

    | Thu, December 05, 2002

    Photo by Jessica CalkinsThe Spanish menu entry antojitos translates as "appetizers," but the expression connotes more than mere snacks. It derives from the noun antojo, which describes the cravings unique to pregnant women. Antojitos, then, is "li... More »

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