Welcome to La Casita Salvadorena
"La Casita Salvadorena," a cozy Salvadoran restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers a taste of home with its authentic dishes. From flavorful pupusas to hearty breakfast options like chuletas and camarones, every dish is a delightful culinary journey. The relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and generous portions make it a go-to spot for both Salvadorans and food enthusiasts alike. Don't miss out on trying their signature pupusas and sopa de res, as they are sure to transport you to El Salvador with every bite. La Casita Salvadorena is a hidden gem that promises a memorable dining experience.
- 1319 E Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 333341319 E Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 Hotline: (954) 306-8784
Welcome to La Casita Salvadorena, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Fort Lauderdale at 1319 E Commercial Blvd. Here, the vibrant flavors of El Salvador come alive, offering a delightful escape for anyone longing for authentic Central American cuisine.
The eatery radiates warmth and a casual charm, making it the perfect spot for families and food lovers alike. As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted by a friendly staff, ready to share the culinary treasures of their homeland. As one customer, Alejandra D., remarked, this place truly transports you back home with its criolla flavors and attentive service.
Among the star dishes, the pupusas shine brightly—an absolute must-try, as Leslie K. suggests. These traditional stuffed corn tortillas encapsulate the essence of Salvadoran comfort food. Each bite offers a satisfying mix of savory fillings, a testament to the skill and care put into crafting them. The generous portions ensure that you leave fully satisfied, a sentiment echoed by patrons like Paul D., who found the value unparalleled.
For those craving a bit of everything, La Casita Salvadorena also features daily soups, with their Galina on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a hearty Sopa De Res available every day. These offerings bring a taste of home-cooked goodness, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
The drink menu complements the cuisine well, with options like vibrant Micheladas and refreshing Mimosas that entice adults looking to unwind. Elsewhere, the batidos or milk shakes—available in chocolate, banana, and strawberry—are ideal for those seeking something sweet to drink alongside their meal.
As you explore further into the menu, you'll find dishes such as shrimp and squid in house sauce, lauded by Shanice W. for its freshness and great flavor, even if occasionally the cooking time could use slight adjustments. A suggestion would be to order the tostones, known for their crispy texture and just-right size, alongside a fresh salad to balance your meal.
What sets La Casita Salvadorena apart is not just the food but the strong sense of community and connection to Salvadoran culture. Whether you are a local or just passing through, experiencing the flavors at La Casita Salvadorena guarantees a return visit. Dive into a plate of their delectable offerings, and you might just find a new favorite dish that keeps calling you back.
For a taste of Central America that feels like home, La Casita Salvadorena awaits. Don’t miss out—give them a call at (954) 306-8784 and indulge in a culinary journey today!

Food transported me back home! Very criolla lol! Prices are great, the ladies are very attentive.

The food is delicious and comes in generous portions for the price. Be sure to try the Pupusas!

First time, trying out with my brother. Casual place with two sides, one well lit the other dim but nothing fancy, prices were low and the food, well lets just say you wont leave hungry. Portion size is large. I ordered liver with onion and my brother ordered carne asada. Delicious. We were greeted and told we can sit anywhere, waitress was really nice and even the manager came around to see how things were.

The food was fabulous, the service was great ambience chill... It was Gerald's first time having Latin American food and he liked it a lot.

Moved here from NYC a few months ago and this place is pretty consistent with quality. I ordered the shrimp and squid in house sauce. I have even ordered the shrimp & squid in garlic sauce which was also amazing. The seafood was fresh and clean. I ordered 3 times total, with 2 times being amazing. The other time the seafood could have cooked a little longer. Here's my opinion on the sides Rice: not cooked well Tostones: nice size and crispy (go-to) Salad: extremely fresh & clean (go-to) Beans: a little watery Tortillas: very consistent in taste, size, texture In picture: shrimp & squid in garlic sauce (very good).

Cheap eatery but definitely not bad food. This place is frequented mostly by Salvadorians which means it must be good. I went on a weekend and the place was busy. I knew I would have to wait a while but it took well over 30mins for my food to arrive and I lost track of time. There were plenty of offerings and the soups looked great. But I went with a safe, fish option. The portion was HUGE and it did tastes good. For drink, I chose passion fruit. It was good too. I need to go here again and try more native dishes.

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and am so glad I did. We had great service and food. Prices are reasonable. We had a bean and cheese pupusas, sweet corn tamale, chicken tamale, and lomo saltado. This used to be the location of a Peruvian restaurant so they kept a few Peruvian dishes on the menu. All items were delicious. I want to go back to try the quesadilla dessert.

This was an OMG lunch! So much better than expected and worth the wait. In reverse order, we had flan for dessert. Absolutely one of the best ones we have ever eaten. Caramel perfectly delicious. On top of the flan was a round disc of caramel that was hard (like the top of a creme brûlée). It melted in your mouth and stuck to all your teeth until it was warmed by your mouth and fully melted. The creamy flan was soft and pudding like. I will be dreaming about this desert for a long time. For our meal, We had a pupusa to start. Got the mixed one. It was large in size and perfect to share. So tasty topped with the "slaw" that you put on top of it. We also shared a very good carne asado -- a skirt steak. Not as tender as a churasco but close -- still so flavorful. We added chimichurri to it. Another huge portion. The sides were good as well -- small red beans (not mushy) and a white rice with bits of carrot, etc in it. The only down side is the strip center's popularity. It's not the easiest place to find a parking spot during lunch time. We had to circle the block. But don't get discouraged. Like I said, it's worth it. For portion size and taste quality, this was an over the top winner. I could eat the same meal over and over again. And I hope to do so soon.