El Chinaco
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About
El Salvadorian Restaurant in Costa Mesa California
Amenities
What diners mention
- Food quality3
Frequently asked questions
Where is El Chinaco?+
El Chinaco is located at , Costa Mesa.
What kind of place is El Chinaco?+
El Chinaco is a Restaurant in Costa Mesa serving Mexican.
What are El Chinaco's opening hours?+
El Chinaco is open seven days a week.
Is El Chinaco open on Sundays?+
Yes, El Chinaco is open on Sundays.
When is the best time to visit El Chinaco?+
It is busiest on Sunday and usually quietest on Thursday.
How expensive is El Chinaco?+
El Chinaco is generally mid-range.
Does El Chinaco have vegetarian options?+
Yes, El Chinaco offers vegetarian options.
What does El Chinaco offer?+
El Chinaco offers Delivery, Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Wheelchair access, Bar, Breakfast, Family friendly.
Location
What people say
“Big bright menu displays that flash some pictures of their food offerings.”
Reviews sourced from Google.
What diners say on Google
Jose Gonz★★★★★Let me tell you, at first glance, the food looks a little sad, but it’s deceiving because the flavors are all there. I guess I missed taking a picture of the beans and rice with the salad. Dang it. But, those sides were delicious. My fish tacos were really good, don’t be fooled by the pic. Sometimes great food isn’t photogenic. The salsas were spicy and flavorful. My wife was craving fried fish so we made the 30 minute drive here, only place close to where we were at that sells fried fish. Crazy, because we were literally at and around Balboa Island, and none of those restaurants offer fried f
Javier★★★★El Chinaco Restaurant is my go-to spot for pupusas! I love coming here because the food is consistently amazing—I ate every last bite and they were absolutely delicious. It’s the kind of authentic flavor that keeps you coming back for more. The service is good, though it can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on how crowded it is. I’ve noticed that depending on the day and time, the place can either be really busy or totally empty, so your experience might vary. However, the quality of the pupusas makes it well worth the visit regardless. If you're looking for a great meal that hits the spot, def
Suelen Campos★Just left this restaurant and felt very uncomfortable with this employee staring at me the whole time. Besides de very loud music playing, the employees need to yell so you can hear them. I could not eat and talk in peace.
Amanda Seif★This place use to be good. Wth happened? This is fake cheese and burnt meat. Straight from the microwave. Not worth $15 did not eat after 2 bites. 😡
Reviews sourced from Google.
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