Pupuseria La Bendición
7849 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22306
About the Business
Pupuseria La Bendición is a cozy and authentic Salvadoran restaurant located at 7849 Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. Our menu features a variety of delicious pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick corn tortillas filled with a blend of savory ingredients. In addition to pupusas, we also offer other Salvadoran specialties such as tamales, yuca frita, and platanos fritos. Our friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make Pupuseria La Bendición the perfect place to enjoy a taste of El Salvador in the heart of Virginia. Come visit us and experience the flavors of Central America!
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Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 21:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 21:00
Friday:
08:00 - 21:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 21:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Small hole in the wall place with super friendly service and excellent food. Wife and I stopped in after dropping off our daughter and were pleasantly surprised by the food. Super fresh ingredients and everything seemed to be made with allot of love for what they do. I’d highly recommend you check them out."
"Cute and delicious family restaurant. The service was great and the food authentic, felt like I was eating at the motherland. Will definitely come back."
"This is truly a hidden gem! The food is so fresh and delicious! It's like eating a home cooked meal at a Salvadoran friend's house. I highly recommend the plantain empanadas. They are unlike any empanadas I've ever had! The Tamarind drink was refreshing - not too sweet and had the perfect balance of sweet and slightly sour. Eric in particular was very helpful and accommodating. Will totally come back when I'm in the area again."
"Overall: 3.5/5 Food: 3/5 - Tap water was sort of dirty, with visible flakes of something white floating on top. - The Fritos Locos were pretty low effort (photo attached). They were pretty clearly frozen crinkle cut fries sloppily covered in ketchup, mayo, and some cheese. However, they were nicely cooked (reheated?) and ended up surprisingly tasty! - The chicken in the Pollos con Tajadas was nicely seasoned but it either wasn’t fried long enough or the oil wasn’t hot enough- it was generally soggy. However, the fried plantains were delicious and the pink sauce was also good Service: 4/5 Initial service was attentive and warm, and warned me that my Pollo con Tajadas would likely take up to 25 minutes, which I appreciated being warned about. I went with it anyways and it ended up coming out much sooner than that, perhaps explaining the sogginess. Given the sit-down nature of the restaurant, they would be well served to invest in some silverware, as the plastic fork I was given was pretty much useless carving up the bone-in chicken. They gave me a plastic knife after my request, which helped, but it was not quite up to the task. Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Cute small family restaurant that’s authentic but older, and is transitioning towards having modern aspects. The floors and tables feel old fashioned and slightly dingy but the sign is new and the menus on TVs are updated and have nice graphics. The bathroom requires a key, but was in better shape than I was expecting."
"Enjoyed a Delicious and most importantly…Authentic Central American Dinner in a family friendly atmosphere (uncommon on most Hispanic restaurants). Staff was kind, friendly and patient. The Horchata was the real deal (not the pre-made stuff you get in other places). And of course the pupusas were on point! . My kids enjoyed the enchiladas salvadoreñas and the Papas locas so much as well. Definitely recommend and is my new spot for authentic Central American cuisine."
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