Samantha's Pupusas

Hillsborough, NC · Salvadoran restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Hillsborough
#11
of 74 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Samantha's Pupusas, 117 Cornelius St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone
(919) 685-7059
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Samantha's Pupusas is a restaurant located in Hillsborough, NC. It is one of 74 restaurants listed in Hillsborough. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Hillsborough city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #11 of 74 restaurants in Hillsborough. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday9 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Manisit Das · Mar 2026

Really wonderful Salvadorian food in this cozy cafe. We sampled the pupusas (come in sets of 3) and their signature beef stew (Carne Guisada) and everything was so delicious!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 WillTravelForFood · Sep 2025

The jalapeño cheddar biscuit looked great, but unfurtunately lacked the structural integrity required for a breakfast sandwich. I got one bite in before it disintegrated and I finished the remainder with a fork. A bit dry, the biscuit would probably work well if smothered in gravy but it just doesn't work for a breakfast sandwich - I'm glad I had it to stay, trying to eat it on the go would have been a disaster.

★★★★★ 5.0 kurt rhodes · Jul 2025

First time trying Salvador food. Great find. Small excellent place to grab a bite to eat. I had chicken, chorizo, and cheese pupusas. Everything is made to order. I have never got food served so hot. It stayed hot the whole time I was eating. Will return to try something else. Very reasonably priced.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dudster T · Jun 2023

Best authentic food in town. Fresh fresh fresh with flavor not some red and brown sauces that cover the so called authentic food at other Hispanic restaurants. I can't exactly pronounce all the options but I love the three tacos plate. Great homemade desserts too. The food far exceeds the looks of the place. Great quality at a reasonable price.

★★★★★ 5.0 Michaela Kane · Jul 2024

The food was delicious and all the staff members were really nice. My family tried some pupusas, tacos, and pastelitos. My favorite pupusa was the revuelta: shredded pork, beans, and cheese. The flan was spectacular!! 😋🤌 Looking forward to trying more entrees and desserts in the future! *Updated to add pictures of the menu from my last visit (1/19/25), as I haven't been able to find the complete menu online. Also included a picture of my pupusas revueltas, yuca fries, and Salvadoran sauerkraut from my last visit as well.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

Salvadoran restaurantMexican restaurant

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