Finally got to check this place out this week. Really cute spot, the food was delicious, can't wait to go back!

The pupusas here are SO GOOD. These is real Central American food and staff so be prepared to speak Spanish and have really authentic food and experience

Good food and prices are decent. Been eating hear for over 30 years. New owners now, but still good. They even added a bigger variety of pupusas which is amazing

5 stars for friendly staff and a fun environment. It's very casual and has tvs to watch futbol games. It seems like a local place because I didn't spot any tourists while I was there. For east coast Salvadoran food, I'd say it's good. If I'm comparing it to other areas, it's just okay. Revuelta and loroco pupusas are good, but I'm used to them being more filled that they gush open when you slice it. It's good for the area, but I miss them from back home. I also wish their cabbage salad was spicier and had more of a kick. The spicy sauces weren't spicy to me. Quite shocked by that.

There's something about this place.. that makes me feel I'm hidden or away from the hectic/busy Roosevelt Ave, even if it's ON Roosevelt Av. Maybe it's the fact it's one of the FEW Salvadoran joints in Queens. Or the rather quiet ambience, or even the nice decor which does its job of making the restaurant more authentic. Corona, a predominantly Mexican, Ecuadorean and Colombian neighborhood has sufficient of said cuisines. El Nuevo Izalco is truly a relaxing place to be. What to get: Pupusas and the Huevos con Chorizo platter (sausage and eggs). Come here hungry. The portions are huge, and since Salvadoran foods is based mostly on carbs, then expect to feel satisfied by the end of the meal.

Located in the stretch of Woodside where Ireland meets Thailand, El Nuevo Izalco brings a dedication to a lost Latin cuisine in NYC: Salvadorean. In what feels like a semi-random location just before the hood becomes Lil Manilla, this place has attracted a decent amount of fanfare for its traditional approach to the cuisine. On the inside, it's less *nuevo* and more *viejo* when it comes to the decor. There are pink tablecloths, old looking wooden chairs, with plenty of Salvadorean memorabilia adorning the walls and the craziest triangular reflective ceiling that I've seen in awhile. Small'ish groups would thrive here, though the seating is tight. My first foray into the place was through a lovely group dining meal. We ordered a number of items ranging from a nicely charred asada to a watery ceviche. Of course, we couldn't refrain from the likes of uber crispy chicharron or horchata but the real star of the show is their pupusas. I enjoyed all of them, but the clear favorite was the beans and cheese. That said, the shredded beef and cheese pupusas are no slouch. I've come here a number of times since and I can safely say that their chorizo platter with three pupusas is the winning combination dish. It's got a little bit of everything for a perfect meal: a trio of pupusas, chorizo, plantains, rice and beans, avocado, and a little crema for dipping. I enjoy their tamales (especially the elote kind), despite how messy they can be. They serve as better starters than their pastelitos, which are essentially empanadas. The staff is lovely and I suspect family run. Spanish is naturally preferred here, but ingles shouldn't be an issue. I am sure they accept credit card as well, though I would always suggest cash instead. Lastly, I wish I lived close enough to experience their delivery but it only gives me more reason to come in and dine.

I love all these different spots along Roosevelt ave - you could practically do a culinary world tour walking under 7 line (just watch for falling debris!). I thank fellow Yelper Jeannie T and Phillip for bringing us to El Nuevo Izalco a homey spot serving up delicious Salvadorian favorites. Our extended night was two meals as we waited for members of our group to join we ordered a Chicharrón platter, empanadas and pupusas that came with excellent cabbage salad to balance out the richness. Ordered a horchata ("In December drinking horchata..."... damn Vampire Weekend and my scripting brain!) and found their cinnamon rice milk delicious. The pupusas are fantastic and surprisingly found the bean and cheese one to be my fave. Chicharrón were a bit inconsistent - first piece was flavorful and tender, but overall a little on the dry side. For the main even we split a few platters and got to try a variety of items: Refried beans came two ways - one mixed together with the rice and the other served separate. Change the flavor and texture slightly and I actually enjoyed the combined one a bit more. I absolutely loved their maduros - so tender and lightly crispy on the outside. When you have a version like this you realize how many other places get this wrong. I enjoyed their carne asada, a thin, large piece of steak grilled with great flavor. The hot salsa on table I was putting on everything and it was nice to have the cream to put on bites to balance the heat. All in all a very accommodating place when we realized we stayed past the unusual 9pm closing time (weekends its 10:30pm). The service was friendly and made us feel at home.

Pupusas! Three kinds. Horchata, so good. Anything in a combination plate is worth ordering. Ha ha. This was not my first Salvadorian dining experience but it was the first time for me, trying pupusas. These fried corn cakes are delicious. Surprisingly, my favorite was the beans and cheese one. For the carnivore in me and the cheese lover that I am, the beans was the best. The pickled cabbage salad is a staple here and is a favorite I noticed on Yelp. However, for most of my group, it was good but not something I had to have. It's in most of the combination plates so no need to order a separate portion either. There was 8 of us overall for dinner and the manager graciously reserved us the back table so we enjoyed a nice leisure dinner for about three hours. Luckily we came on an off day so it wasn't as packed either. So the idea was to try a little of everything and share all. Pupusas was the must try for sure, for many of us, it was the first. Horchata was our drink of choice. Izalco definitely has a local gem status and it's so economical to dine here. Due to my allergy, I suggested trying the Ceviche Tiburon instead of the mixto. I'm going to guess the mixto is way more popular. The shark was good but lacked the punch I was expecting. Oh well. All the carne asada plates we tried had one awesome thing in common, the delicious rice and beans. Sure the queso didn't hurt either and the platanos was really good. If I wasn't sharing, I would've stuffed my face. I shall return!

Big shoutout to fellow Yelper Jeannie T and her friend Philip for suggesting this Salvadoran restaurant! 7 of us ordered an array of dishes to share (I'll try to remember them all): - beef empanadas - chicharron platter - pupusas (cheese, cheese n beans & beef) - shark cerviche - asada (steak) platter - fresh corn tamale - rice & beans (2 kinds) - cabbage salad - steamed casava - horchata yup, that is a heck of alota food!! Everything was good but the two standout dishes for me were the pupusas and the asada steak. I've never had pupusas before, and loved them. They reminded me a little of arepas. Soft and pillowy; satisfying comfort food. My fav pupusas were the cheese and cheese & bean. The asada steak was outstanding! It was grilled with so much flavor - a definite must have dish! I also liked the fresh corn tamale. I've only had savory tamales and this sweetish version was delish! Great atmosphere; Friendly and welcoming service. Reasonable prices, but cash only! Knowing a little Spanish is helpful but not absolutely necessary.