El Chalateco offers authentic Salvadoran fare with standout pupusas and traditional dishes like tamales and plantains, and many reviews note hot, delicious dishes at reasonable prices with generous portions and a welcoming, family-friendly vibe. The service is described as friendly and attentive overall, though busy nights can bring a slower pace. Ambience is lively and Latin-inspired, with a casual feel and a Salvadoran YouTube playlist contributing to the authentic mood. Some reviewers compare the pupusas favorably to other spots in town, with many calling this among the best for pupusas, while a minority notes smaller portions or occasional variability. Overall, El Chalateco is seen as a reliable go-to for Salvadoran comfort food, good value, and flavors that keep customers returning for family meals or casual outings.
La nourriture en général est très bonne, mais parfois comme pour les haricots frits c'est trop salé, il est aussi vrai que les frescos de horchata & autres sont trop sucrés; personnellement je dois rajouter de l'eau. Je me suis déjà plainte & on m'a répondu la même chose qu'àune autre cliente:'Personne ne s'est jamais plaint' ou'Je vais avertir la cuisine', mais ça n'a pas été réglé.
Pour le service, ça dépend, si c'est la demoiselle chilienne c'est ok, sinon ça laisse à désirer
Quelque chose qui devrait être réglé depuis longtemps sont les toilettes: portes qui ne ferment mal, ça sent mauvais tout le temps, ç'est désagréable. Ce serait bon qu'ils fassent un tour de temps en temps pendant les quarts de travail car parfois les bols sont sales ou il n'y a pas de papie ou de savon.
The food was so good, I'm using my second account to give a good review 😅 the pupusas were fresh, the tacos were tasty & crunchy, & I do not regret trying horchata for the first time here 🩷
Les pupusas étaient délicieuses, le restaurant très agréable, mais impossible de lui attribuer 5 étoiles car l'horchata & fruit de la passion était beaucoup trop sucrée. Je l'ai fait remarquer au serveur, qui m'a répondu avec arrogance que personne ne s'en était jamais plaint.
Finally was able to try Restaurant El Chalateco, a Salvadorean spot. The servers were all warm & welcoming. They have 6 combo deals ($11.00 to $16.49) if you order before 5:00pm. You get to choose your pupusa/tamale/drink.
- Curtido & salsa roja - salsa was thin, watery
- Platano con crema ($4.50) - decent but could have been crispier & more caramelized
- Combo #3 ($16.49) - 1 pupusa (de chicharron), yuca con chicharron & a drink (guayaba). Yuca was excellent & came with several chunks of fried pork
- Combo #6 ($12.50) - 1 tamal (pollo), 2 pupusas (revuelta & de queso y espinaca) & a drink (horchata). Pupusas were tasty. Tamale was moist & fluffy. Horchata was nicely spiced
I ordered the horchata - super fresh & flavorful, definitely a must-try! 🤍 The pupusas were good, but I personally prefer a bit more cheese & pork in the filling:)
I also had the fried pork with plantains & yuca, & it was delicious. The pork was nicely seasoned & crispy, & the combo with sweet plantains & starchy yuca worked really well.
Overall, great spot for Salvadoran comfort food 🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎
May 25, 2025
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I've been going there for a long time now, for years!! & it always as delicious as when I first tried it. I love their pupusas. I also usually take the Tepeyac & a horchata. The service is amazing & the staffs very friendly. It's a very authentic place. I got to try a a lot of their items in the menu & it's delicious too!
I definitely recommend all of you to go there if you want to discover or are craving salvadorian food! Much gracias, hasta la proxima!
Définitivement le meilleur restaurant Salvadoreno à Montréal. Prix très compétitif surtout lorsque d'autres restaurants vendent les pupusas à 5$ chaque! Ceci ne sont pas très grands ou trop petits. Leur format est identique aux pupusas traditionnels. Comme boisson , la horchata est 100% authentique. Chez d'autre restaurant il rajoute trop de lait & la couleur trop pâle. Je le recommande à tous.
The food was delicious. We chose the combo for 4, plenty of food for 5 (10 pupusas, 1 yuca with chicharrón, 1 platanito with cream & a pitcher). The horchata & the tamarindo were great. The staff are very friendly. We will come back.
Had the enchiladas, pupusas, & horchata (nutty cinnamon drink). Everything was delicious. The enchiladas were a perfect mix of flavours & textures, highly recommend.
Dec 15, 2023
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100/10!! Wonderful restaurant. Food is amazing & a great price. The restaurant is very clean. I tried the horchata, loroco pupusa,res, & fried yuca for dessert. Everything was so good!
Je prends toujours les pupusas revueltas, c'est toujours bon. Bonne dimension & bon prix pour les pupusas. Le déjeuner est super bon, typique Amérique centrale : oeufs selon votre choix, haricots bruns, plantains, tortillas & crème sûre. Le jus de horchata toujours bon.
Excellent Salvadorean restoraunt in Montreal! A must visit for authentic latin american food 👌 Recommend taking different platters (such as pupusas)to share with friends or family with yuca on the side & trying out drinks like horchata also!
