What types of traditional Central American dishes do you serve?

We specialize in serving authentic pupusas, tamales, and other traditional dishes from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala.

Do you offer vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Yes, we have a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options available, including vegan pupusas and gluten-free tortillas.

Where are you located?

We are located at 7849 Richmond Hwy H.

Do you offer takeout or delivery?

Yes, we offer takeout and delivery services through our partners, Uber Eats and GrubHub.

Can I make a reservation for a large group?

Yes, please call us in advance to make a reservation for groups of 8 or more.

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Pupuseria La Bendición in Alexandria

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Pupuseria La Bendición is a central american restaurant in Alexandria, VA.

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Pupuseria La Bendición is a hidden gem in Central America cuisine, serving authentic pupusas and other traditional dishes. Reviewers rave about the flavorful food, generous portions, and friendly service.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.8/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Usamah Nelson -Google user

10 months ago

Everyone that works here is so nice and they had pupusa tacos which I’ve never heard of before. I love carne and them having a carne pupusa with frirjole con queso was just super creative and I absolutely will be back again My Salvadoran girlfriend absolutely...Read More

Dine in$1–10Atmosphere: 5Pupusa Taco Con Carne Arroz

Chris Lopez -Google user

2 years ago

Enjoyed a Delicious and most importantly…Authentic Central American Dinner in a family friendly atmosphere (uncommon on most Hispanic restaurants). Staff was kind, friendly and patient. The Horchata was the real deal (not the pre-made stuff you get in other places). And of course the pupusas...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Cheese pupusasPlenty of parkingFree parking lotQuiet atmosphere and friendly staff

Julie Capel-Burch -Google user

10 months ago

My carne asada was tender, flavorful and juicy with perfectly seasoned rice. One of the owners was incredibly kind and went the extra mile to connect with us. Food was priced well and portions are generous. I needed to do take-out but the vibe inside was...Read More

Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lotKids were inside and seemed to be allowed to be themselves

Mathurine Zama -Google user

a year ago

Great food, especially the tilapia combo dish. Alicia provided me with excellent customer service and allowed me to try out samples of their home-made tropical drinks; my favorite was Tamarindo!!!

Franchesca Guillermo -Google user

2 years ago

Great place! Food was fresh, staff is super nice, is clean and prices are reasonable! Easy to find parking . If you looking for handmade food and fresh this is the right place !! I love the pupusas and pollo con tajadas

Andrea Zepeda -Google user

a week ago

The food is so good, it tastes like it’s made with love 🥰 I ordered the shrimp with tajadas, pollo con tajadas, and pupusas. Sooooo good, and the horchata was delicious. The pupusas are by far the best I’ve had in this area, and the...Read More

Take out$1–10Atmosphere: 5

Vania O'Shea -Google user

3 months ago

This little place is amazing. The young lady behind the counter was bubbly, kind and so happy to help me and answer all my questions. I had never had El Salvadorian food before, and I was blown away. So flavorful, so fresh and so delicious....Read More

Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 3Moderate noiseNo wait

Cristian Linarez -Google user

2 months ago

You have to try the pupusa tacos!! Steak is tender with flavor in every bite!! you can taste it that everything is fresh. I highly recommend this spot.!!

Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise3-4 people

Ashlynn Smeltzer -Google user

2 months ago

Very friendly and quick service, pupusas were hot and delicious, and some of the biggest most generously filled pupusas I’ve ever had, plátanos and yuca were wonderful and the atmosphere was lovely. Love their cute light up sign with the ivy background. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Ana Cristina Torrez Osorio -Google user

2 months ago

I can recommend this restaurant because it's the best. They have excellent and delicious pupusas and all kinds of food that you're looking for.

Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5

Daniel Burch -Google user

10 months ago

Karen took our order and she was so friendly and kind. My wife had a migraine and Karen was so understanding. The food was also delicious too! I ordered the fajitas pollo and it was fantastic. It was seasoned well, not too salty, and came...Read More

Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fajita Carne Y PolloHost was understanding and accommodating of my avocado allergy.Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

Anja -Google user

10 months ago

Food is great here. My waitress was Karen and she was incredible. Shes a very hard worker and has exceptional customer service. The atomosphere is really relaxing too.

Liliya Susong -Google user

a year ago

Perfectly authentic pupusas, fixed fresh when you order. Very tasty, and a huge variety of fillings on the menu. Great staff too, super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is new, clean, affordable prices and the team is doing a great …

Adam J -Google user

4 months ago

Fantastic homemade drinks and delicious takes on pupusas (get the pupusa taco!).

Hark Verbicar -Google user

a year ago

This is truly a hidden gem! The food is so fresh and delicious! It's like eating a home cooked meal at a Salvadoran friend's house. I highly recommend the plantain empanadas. They are unlike any empanadas I've ever had! The Tamarind drink …

Claudia Alvarez -Google user

a year ago

Their pupusas are as authentic as they come with chicken and zucchini pupusas as number 1 for me, special mention: mixed (revueltas). Their pastelitos de carne are flaky and delicious, well seasoned and packed with …

Cristy Villallobos-Hauser -Google user

a year ago

The pupusas were amazing! I loved the amount of sauce and coleslaw included. Best pupusas in town! I highly recommend it! They were very nice as well.

Shady Daoud -Google user

a month ago

Delicious fresh food and very friendly staff

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sonia garcia -Google user

a year ago

Excellent service! The pupusas tacos with Streak; I highly recommend it. Everything is delicious! Natural fruit drinks and freshly made dishes

Nestor -Google user

2 years ago

Very nice people super friendly. I had the (pork, bean, cheese) Pupusa finally found a spot worth going to get. I recommend it to any one looking for Central American food

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