Mesa 503 - Reserva de mesa

We arrived at 1:00 on Mothers Day with a party of 6. They were gracious enough to take a phone number to let us know when our table was ready. They’d cleaned and rearranged to make it work. We were served with smiles, checked upon many times, and the two mothers among us were given pretty roses as we left. They were very busy with carry out orders, yet did not fail the table business, all with smiles. I’ll go back.

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We went to Mesa 503 many times. The food is great. You can find here items that are unique to Salvador. They have many types of pupusas (from pork to edible flowers! , tamales. My child's favorite is the rice and beans and I love the soups. I would also recommend trying the homemade drinks (Tamarind, Lemonade with mint, Horchata . The service is always nice and welcoming, a true feeling of a family restaurant.

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Bumble in off the street. Note the tables are crowded with lunch-break tradesmen all speaking Spanish. I'll go by that over online reviews any day. Let Yolanda at the counter know you've never been to El Salvador. Answer her short quiz on taste preferences, and let her take you there by ordering for you. So great to be treated by folks who take pride in their culture and their cooking!

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Fantastic little restaurant and we will return to visit them again. Staff were very friendly, food was fantastic and reasonably priced. I asked what a particular ingredient was and they offered me a tamale on them to take home and try so that I knew what it tasted like next time we go back. Pupusas are great and the hot sauce was really nice. Reserva una mesa ahora

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Tried Salvadoran food for the first time and it was pretty good! The passionfruit juice drink was super refreshing and delicious. Tamales were pretty good. Decent amount of portion for the price. Super quick service and friendly owners. There was no AC in the restaurant or it could have been down the day we went.

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Had lunch here and loved it. The plantains are very well cooked and the creama they come with and wonderful flavor. The tamale and pupusas are also excellent. Not pictured, the mango juice/drink which you should absolutely get.

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My best dining experience in Iowa City! The pupusa’s, plantains and rice were authentic, hot, fresh and delicious! Friendly service at reasonable prices. I’ll be back soon for another amazing meal. Thank you!

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It's a family restaurant Husband and Wife always polite food and drinks on point, Business is good.I pick up Doordash orders here for other people and I eat here I recommend this restaurant. Reserva una mesa ahora

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It is my favorite place to have lunch, very friendly and helpful people, super delicious food in a quiet environment, a little small but 100% worth it for the flavor and attention.

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Ordered 3 papusas for take out. Food was excellent, workers were friendly, and price was good. Recommended.

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