El Tucan

Thornton, CO · Salvadoran restaurant

Rating
3.9/5
★★★★☆ 3.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Thornton
#87
of 223 restaurants
City Percentile
41%
rating percentile
Address
El Tucan, 1550 W 88th Ave, Thornton, CO 80260
Phone
(303) 412-2242
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sat

El Tucan is a restaurant located in Thornton, CO. It is one of 223 restaurants listed in Thornton. Its 3.9-star rating is slightly below the Thornton city average of 4.0 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday9 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Lorenzo R. C · Oct 2021

First time visiting this place. Was looking forward to eating here when I found out they sell Salvadoran food. The parking lot is atrocious. Trash and pot holes everywhere. Restaurant is located in last unit. And yes the owner was on the phone talking thr whole time minus five minutes to attend another customer and I. Ordered the chicken and cheese, bean and cheese popusas. Took a while to make but they were sooo delicious. Unfortunately, because she was on the phone she served them to go, so I ate out of a foam to-go container. There were quite a few people picking up to-go orders.

★★★★★ 5.0 Laura Saffioti · Jan 2026

This gem of a restaurant has wonderful El Salvador style tamales, Pupusas and more. Amazing Aqua Fresca selection, great service.

★★★★★ 5.0 Michii · Apr 2025

People complain about slow or mean service. The lady was super nice and they made the food fresh. So yes it takes time if you're in a hurry call and order ahead maybe? But we didn't mind especially because the papusas were the best I ever had tbh(and I've had street vendor la papusas) the curtido was crispy and tangy and fresh and i loved it. I super enjoyed them i got the chicharon bean and cheese ones. Also the tamarindo drink was fire. Definitely my new fave local place! My fiance got some tacos al pastor and he enjoyed how meaty they were too. Love this place

★★★★★ 5.0 Valeria Perez · Jan 2026

The best food i love their food their so nice and the pace is clean

★★★★★ 5.0 Sabrina Bueno Meraz · Dec 2025

I always come here for the pupusa’s they’re perfect every time ❤️

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Salvadoran restaurant

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