El Padrino's pupusas are a true taste of El Salvador, crafted using traditional recipes passed
down through generations. We start with fresh masa (corn dough) that we prepare daily, then hand-form
each pupusa with care and expertise. Choose from a variety of authentic fillings: creamy quesillo
cheese, savory refried beans, tender chicharrón (pork), or the unique loroco flower that gives our
pupusas their distinctive Salvadorian character. Each pupusa is grilled on our traditional comal until
the outside achieves the perfect golden-brown crust while the inside remains soft and the fillings melt
together beautifully.
What sets El Padrino's pupusas apart is our commitment to authenticity. We serve every pupusa with
house-made curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage slaw that provides the perfect tangy, crunchy contrast
to the rich, warm pupusa. Our salsa roja, made from fresh tomatoes and chili peppers, adds just the
right amount of heat and acidity. Try our famous Pupusa Frita for an extra-crispy experience that has
earned rave reviews from Calgary's Salvadorian community and food lovers alike. Whether you're a pupusa
purist or trying them for the first time, you'll taste why customers call ours the best pupusas in Calgary.
Why Our Pupusas Stand Out
Traditional Fillings:
- Quesillo (Salvadorian cheese)
- Refried beans
- Chicharrón (seasoned pork)
- Loroco (edible flower buds)
- Mixed fillings available
- Revueltas (beans, cheese & pork)
Served With:
- Curtido (fermented cabbage slaw)
- Salsa roja (tomato-chili sauce)
- Made fresh to order daily
- Gluten-free corn masa
- Vegetarian options available
