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El Chalateco

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
4.6$$
OPEN11 am - 8:30 pm
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El Chalateco Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
Latin AmericanSalvadorianSeafood/FishBrunch

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Reviews for El Chalateco

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Service
on Google4.5 (1500+)
*as of 2026-05-15
5★
80%
4★
12%
3★
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5%
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Review Summary

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.
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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.

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

Went there friday evening there was a lineup but overall great ambiance, kind servers & food was delicious.

Apr 1, 2026
on Google

Tout à fait délicieux!
Prix abordables

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

La comida estaba caliente, recién hecha y con muy buen sabor. El servicio muy bueno, especialmente el de Sabrina y Salvador. Los meseros venían sin que uno los llamara, quitaban los platos sucios sin nosotros pedirlo. Nos tocó esperar porque el restaurante estaba lleno, pero nos dieron mesa rápido. Los precios son razonables y apropiados para el tamano de las porciones. Recomendado 100%.

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

Excelente servicio adorable y super delicioso me encanta este restaurante el mejo

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

Mon resto salvadorien préféré
Toujours délicieux

Mar 21, 2026
on Google

The best Salvadorian cuisine in the city! The food is delicious & the quality of the meat is excellent.

I recommend the bistec encebollado, the horchata & the plátano con crema.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

The food here is really excellent-we haven't had a bad dish yet & we've been coming for years. Lots to explore: tender tamales, plantains with crema & beans, Maranón juice, & of course pupusas. On the service front things can be slow, but it's usually busy, & everyone is so uniformly kind & friendly that it's really just a matter of being relaxed. & for what you get it's very reasonable.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Personnels sympathique & bonne nourriture

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

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 🩷

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

I got the revuelta & the queso y frijol pupusas, & it was the best dish I've ever tried 🙂??? the horchata was sweet, & I loved the vibe of the place!

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

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Je recommende ce resto , vraiment 10/10 ! Les pupusas sont excellentes , authentiques & très abordables. L'acceuil est aussi tres chaleureux. Merci pour votre bon service & specialement à Sabrina qui est toujours tres acceuillante & attentionnée envers Les personnes agées.

Mar 13, 2026
on Google

Love this place our whole family comes here for every since birthday, celebration & anytime we want delicious pupusas! We've tried several spots for pupusas before & nothing compares to this place! This is as close as it gets to authentic pupusas from El Salvador! Also the staff is amazing always really nice & attentive! Also love how they always have YouTube from El Salvador playing, making the whole thing feel put together!

Mar 12, 2026
on Google

Délicieux, je recommande les meilleurs pupusas en ville.

Mar 12, 2026
on Google

Delicious & traditional Salvadorian food. Kid friendly. Had a blast coming with my family. The wait is always worth it

Mar 8, 2026
on Google

Super great 😝

Mar 8, 2026
on Google

Tasty, delicious, & well-priced. It's very hard to find a meal for under $20 these days, but you can find it here. Everyone is kind, efficient & accommodating. An excellent spot

Mar 8, 2026
on Google

tepeyac y pupusas mis platos favoritooos!😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤 excelente servicio!
y tienen platos vegetarianos y veganos!! 😱

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Ça fait 3 ans que je viens avec mon mari & chaque fois, je commande des pupussas & des tamales, elle sont carrément suculente. Les employés sont très gentil & offre un très bon service.

Mar 1, 2026
on Google

Excellent restaurant salvadorien avec des pupusas à 3.75$ & très bonnes.
Des options vege
Pas de resa, 1er arrivé 1er servi & il y a du monde.

Je recommande

Feb 28, 2026
on Google