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Alas Kitchen Inc.

June 21, 2025

Step off Vanowen Street and you’ll feel as if you’ve landed in San Salvador’s buzzy food stalls—only you’re still in Winnetka. Alas Kitchen Inc. (20834 Vanowen St., Winnetka, CA 91306) is a family-owned eatery pouring generations of Salvadoran flavor into every plate.

Menu 🍽️

  • Pupusas (3.49 ea.) – revuelta, loroco, chicharrón-queso; handmade daily, zero excess oil
  • Carne Guisada – slow-braised beef in tomato-pepper sauce, rice & salad, tortillas on the side
  • Pan con Pollo – marinated chicken, curtido, cucumbers & radish tucked into a crusty bolillo roll
  • Chicken or Plantain Empanadas – sweet or savory pockets, dusted with cinnamon sugar if you choose 🍌
  • Desayuno Típico – two eggs, fried plantains, casamiento beans & crema, plus house coffee (served all day)
  • Sopa de Pollo (weekends) – herb-rich chicken soup loaded with veggies; ready in 10 minutes
  • Sides & Sips – yucca frita, nuégados, ensalada fresca (fruit punch), horchata, tamarindo, Mexican Coke
    Pro tip: Ask for the mild salsa verde or the fiery roja—both made every morning.

Pros ✅

  • Flavor First – every review raves that “the food slaps”: perfectly seasoned, never greasy, always fresh
  • Value – generous plates under $15, pupusa deals for college students, and free chips on weekdays
  • Speed & Service – average ticket time 12 min; friendly team happy to pack extra curtido or silverware on request
  • Spotless Dining Room – gleaming floors, open-kitchen view, and plenty of natural light for that Insta shot 📸
  • Access for All – dine-in, phone order, website ordering, and third-party delivery with real-time tracking

Reviews 🌟

  1. Wow – “Ordered carne guisada & a chicken patelito—flavor in every bite, 10/10 worth every penny.”
  2. Authentic – “Epic pan con pollo and pupusas that aren’t greasy at all. Feels like home cooking.”
  3. Family – “Great menu, great family-owned vibes—this spot needs to be known across the Valley.”
  4. Speedy – “Sopa de pollo ready in ten minutes; place is impeccably clean and staff super kind.”
  5. Deal – “Very good pupusas at excellent prices—my go-to lunch in Winnetka.”