# El Chinaco Restaurant

> Bright menu displays flash pictures of food while loud music fills the space, creating a lively atmosphere. Handmade pupusas are a standout, served with roasted jalapenos and three levels of spicy salsas. Parking is available, and calling ahead helps avoid wait times for popular dishes.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElChinacoRestaurant

- Address: 560 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Phone: +19497228632
- Website: https://elchinacorestaurant.com/index.html
- Google rating: 4.2 (589 reviews)

## What it is good for

- Food — 5.3/10

## What people say

- "I found the food here, especially the pupusas, to be really tasty."

## Good to know

- Parking is available at El Chinaco Restaurant.
- Calling in advance at least 10 minutes before arriving can help avoid long wait times for pupusas.
- The restaurant packs a good amount of curtido and two salsas with to-go orders.
- The bathrooms at El Chinaco are clean.

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than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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