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Best Central American Restaurants in California

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76.6
#1

Los Angeles California

Nalu Vida Venice Beach

For a relaxed meal, Nalu Vida Venice Beach is a place to keep in mind.

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71.4
#2

Los Angeles California

Gordos Tacos

For your next night out, Gordos Tacos is a place to keep in mind.

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66.8
#3

Santa Clarita California

Rosarito Grill

For dinner with friends, Rosarito Grill is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

Nalu Vida Venice Beach

Los Angeles, California

2
76.6
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#2

Gordos Tacos

Los Angeles, California

1
71.4
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#3

Rosarito Grill

Santa Clarita, California

1
66.8
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#4

Aura's Cafe

Los Angeles, California

2
65.9
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#5

Walking Spanish LA

West Hollywood, California

2
64.9
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#6

Tracey's

Los Angeles, California

0
64.1
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#7

Dios con nosotros

Stockton, California

1
61.7
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#8

Pelican Belizean Jamaican Restaurant

Los Angeles, California

0
61.1
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#9

Tacos el Güero #1

Santa Barbara, California

1
56.2
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#10

La catrachita

San Diego, California

1
55.1
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#11

🫓Pupusas’ Isabel

Citrus, California

4
55.0
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#12

Shaddai Guatemalan Cuisine

San Jose, California

1
54.9
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#13

Garcia's Salvadorean Kitchen

South San Francisco, California

1
53.2
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#14

Abos Cocina

Vallejo, California

1
52.6
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#15

Sabor de mi Tierra

East Porterville, California

1
52.6
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#16

Sazón Sonsonateco

San Pablo, California

1
50.9
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#17

pupusas en oxnard CA

El Rio, California

1
50.9
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#18

PUPUSAS 2 GO

Fresno, California

1
50.6
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#19

Shucos Magi

Oakland, California

1
48.0
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#20

Cocina Antigua

San Rafael, California

1
43.9
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#21

Comida Guatemalteca

Fontana, California

1
24.4
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#22

Venta de comida casera

San Jose, California

1
23.2
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#23

Pupuseria Familiar Simi Valley

Simi Valley, California

1
15.2
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#24

Las delicias de mamá Gricelda

Manteca, California

1
12.4
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#25

Pupuseria Ventura

Bloomington, California

1
12.0
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#1

🫓Pupusas’ Isabel

Citrus, California

55.0
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#2

Gordos Tacos

Los Angeles, California

71.4
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#3

Rosarito Grill

Santa Clarita, California

66.8
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