# El Pulgarcito Restaurant > Small, narrow space offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere with authentic Salvadoran vibe and music playing. Seating is tight but manageable, especially in the back. The place feels like a welcoming hole in the wall with generous portions and a casual, unpretentious setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPulgarcitoRestaurant - Address: 3838 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Virginia, United States - Phone: +17035494549 ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Family Owned — 10/10 - Food — 7.8/10 ## What people say - "The pupusas and horchata here are delicious." - "This family owned spot has delicious horchata and pupusas." - "The pupusas are authentic and delicious." ## Good to know - Reservations are not required at this restaurant. - The restaurant charges 11% in taxes and an 18% gratuity on checks over $50. - The menu prices may differ from what is presented; expect higher final bills. - The portions served are generous and reasonably priced for the quality. - The restaurant is popular among locals, indicating authentic Salvadoran cuisine. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.