№ 01
Pupusa Revuelta
A mixture of pork, refried beans, and cheese.
Salvadoran · Hand-Pressed Daily
Pupusas, pressed by hand. Served with soul.
A family pupuseria in West San Jose serving the comal-warm flavors of El Salvador - revueltas, chicharrón, frijol y queso, and the crispy quesadillas guanaquitas your abuela would approve of.
01 - Our Roots
From the Comal to Your Table
A pupusa is more than a meal - it's a memory pressed into masa.
At Pupuseria La Chalateca, every pupusa starts the way it has for generations: with stone-ground masa, hand-shaped between two palms, and laid onto a hot comal until the edges blister golden. We don't shortcut the soul of Salvadoran cooking - we cook it the way our families taught us.
From the rich, smoky revuelta to the simple, melty queso, each pupusa is paired with a spoonful of curtido and a ladle of bright tomato salsa. It's the food of long Sunday afternoons, of crowded family kitchens, and of San Jose neighbors who keep coming back because something here just tastes like home.
100%
Hand-Pressed
Daily
Fresh Curtido
Family
Recipes
02 - The Lineup
The Pupusa Lineup
Six house favorites that keep San Jose coming back. Every order is pressed fresh, served with crisp curtido and salsa roja, and meant to be eaten with your hands while it's still steaming.
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Pupusa de Frijol y Queso
Refried beans and cheese.
№ 03
Plato de Pupusas
Two pupusas served with rice and beans.
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Pupusa de Chicharrón y Queso
Slow-cooked pork and cheese.
№ 05
Pupusa de Queso
Pure melty cheese, the simplest classic.
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Quesadillas Guanaquitas
Three small deep-fried quesadillas filled with salsa, lettuce, cream, and fresh cheese.
03 - Find Us
San Jose, CA 95130
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On Hamilton Ave
Pupuseria La Chalateca 4161 Hamilton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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04 - When We're Open
When the Comal is Hot
- SundayClosed
- Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pupusas are pressed to order - give the comal a few minutes to do its thing.
05 - FAQ
Good Questions, Honest Answers
If you've never had a pupusa before, these are the questions our neighbors ask most.
What meals do you serve?
Pupuseria La Chalateca specializes in authentic handmade pupusas, a beloved traditional dish perfect for casual dining and family meals. Our most popular item is the Pupusa Revuelta, filled with a savory mix of pork, refried beans, and cheese. We also serve the classic Pupusa de Frijol y Queso, the hearty Pupusa de Chicharrón y Queso, and the simple yet delicious Pupusa de Queso. For a complete meal, try our Plato de Pupusas, which includes two pupusas served with rice and beans.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
We are located at 4161 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95130, United States.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve San Jose and surrounding neighborhoods including West San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Willow Glen, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cambrian Park, and Burbank.
06 - Get in Touch
Say Hola
Hungry, curious, planning a family order? We'd love to hear from you - just call, write, or stop by the comal.
The Details
Visit
4161 Hamilton Ave
San Jose, CA 95130
Call
(217) 354-6087
Hours
Mon - Thu · 10am - 8:30pm
Fri - Sat · 10am - 9pm
Sunday · Closed
Delivery
Order online for fast delivery