Mesa 503

Stopped in for a late lunch; we both got "grab & go" specials but ate in. Had the place to ourselves. Really good food, especially liked the rice and the hibiscus drink. Excellent service.

We ordered a couple of revuelta pupusas, a couple of garlic and cheese pupusas, a pork tamale, horchata and an order of plantains. The pupusas were small and not very flavorful. The sauce was just like strait tomato. They didn’t give very much repollo either. The tamale was authentic in that it had a large bone in it, but we didn’t really enjoy the flavor. Plantains were quite good actually. Best crema we’ve had in the US for sure! The horchata was also pretty tasty.

Expect lower portions for the price and less flavor when compared with other pupuserias in the area. We much prefer El Gustitos.

We just had a delightful dinner of some vegetable Pasteles (Salvadoran empanadas) and the chicken with caramelized onions. We seriously ate every bite - RUN, not walk, to Mesa 503 this minute. I mean probably check and make sure it’s open. But then definitely GO!

Absolutely delicious, great atmosphere. Pupusas to die for. Tasty tamales. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Having dinner at Mesa 503 was a very good experience. This is a small, simple restaurant with friendly, patient help. We enjoyed several types of pupusas, ribs, a chicken tamale (had potato and green pepper in it, wrapped in a banana leaf) and plantain with crema. Excellent - not greasy, tasted fresh.