Mama Julia's Pupuseria

Excellent food, high quality ingredients. All made fresh right in front of you. The empanadas are delicious. We tried the beef, chicken, and vegetable (zucchini, carrots, and potatoes) and they were all delicious with a thin and crispy shell. So thin and so crispy and piping hot! Yummmm The shrimp papusa was very tasty. I can't wait to try other flavors. The owners make the food for you after you order so everything is fresh and hot. Everyone is very friendly. Schenectady needs more eateries like this. The flan was very mild and tasty. There are vegetarian options. The location is small and cozy but extremely clean.

Best authentic Salvadoran food in the capital region. As someone who grew up in El Salvador, I can say the pupusas are one of the best I’ve ever had. If anyone wants to try some good food from El Salvador, this is the place to go. Service was great, very friendly and the food was amazing. The price is very competitive compared to other restaurants in the area, but the quality of the food is so much better. It will definitely be my go to spot from now on.

This is the BEST El Salvadoran comfort food I have ever eaten. Literal Pupusa HEAVEN. The employees and owners are so kind and they truly care about each and every dish they serve. I feel like I’m taking away food from a sweet old abuelita’s house when I eat here. If I lived closer, I would eat here every day. I can’t recommend this place enough.

Authentic Papusa (they are located INSIDE the Sunoco Gas Station -Papusa mixtas made fresh to order

AMAZING! While it may not other people expect, this is what a traditional pupuseria looks and feels like! It was a nice, friendly environment and extremely clean. You can see staff make the pupusas which is super cool. The owners are lovely people and made sure we enjoyed our food. Cannot recommend enough! We will definitely be making a trip to Mama Julia's as a new weekly tradition.