Tucked along Slauson Avenue in Maywood, Las Palapas Restaurant has earned cult-status for dishing out Salvadoran-Mexican comfort food—from all-day desayuno típico to late-night street tacos—without torching your wallet. Step past the bright façade and you’ll smell handmade corn tortillas puffing on the comal, hear salsa music mingling with grill sizzles, and spot families sharing steaming bowls of caldo de mariscos.
SERVICES 🍽️
• Counter & Table Service – dine-in booths, shaded patio tables, and super-fast takeout
• Breakfast-All-Day – huevos rancheros, desayuno salvi (plantains, beans, crema, queso)
• Pupusa Station – hand-slapped discs: queso, revuelta, loroco, chicharrón—in the skillet when you order
• Street-Style Tacos – carne asada, al pastor, lengua, cabeza; add free chips & fiery roja 🌮
• Seafood Corner – legendary seafood soup, shrimp fajitas, and fish tacos for coastal cravings 🐟
• Weekend Soups – birria, menudo, and chicken soup cure-alls every Friday–Sunday
• Catering Trays – pupusas by the dozen, gallon horchata, and giant taco boxes for parties 🎉
• Kid-Friendly Requests – off-menu fries, plain quesadillas, and extra mild salsa on demand
MENU ⭐
• TYPICAL BREAKFAST PLATE – eggs your way, silky beans, sweet plantains, crema, queso & tortillas
• SEAFOOD SOUP – shrimp, crab legs, fish chunks, veggies in spicy broth—big enough for two
• GREEN MOLE CHICKEN – tomatillo-pumpkin-seed sauce over tender thighs, rice & salad 🌱
• CALIFORNIA BURRITO – steak, crispy fries, cheese, pico de gallo—forearm-long beast
• ONE-DOLLAR PUPUSAS – cheese, beans, loroco or mix; topped with curtido & tomato salsa 🤑
• TAMALES DE POLLO – banana-leaf steamed, moist masa, seasonal price specials
• AGUA DE JAMAICA / CAFÉ DE OLLA – house-brewed hibiscus cooler & cinnamon coffee ☕
PROS ✅
• Wallet-Friendly – daily $1 pupusas and combo plates under $10
• Generous Portions – soups, burritos, and fajitas easily feed two hungry adults
• Diverse Menu – Salvadoran staples and Mexican classics satisfy mixed groups
• Family Vibes – owners greet regulars by name; staff improvises special orders with a smile
• Easy Parking – private lot plus curbside spots means zero circling for space
REVIEWS 💬
- “Exceptional Salvi breakfast—fresh tortillas, ranchero eggs, café de olla. They even cooked fries for my son though it’s not on the menu.”
- “Massive menu! Tacos, burritos, pupusas, soups—spotless dining room and free parking behind the building.”
- “Hands down the best seafood soup I’ve tasted in years. Rich broth, tons of shrimp; exactly what I needed on a rainy day.”
- “Dollar pupusas are bomb AF. Just double-check the bill—prices sometimes differ from the wall menu.”
- “Green mole chicken was a flavor explosion. Indoor seating’s limited, but food and friendly staff make up for it.”