The Best Pupusas in Windsor: A Review of Victoria Latina Restaurant
Best Pupusas in Windsor, ON?
If there is one dish that instantly tastes like home to me, it is a hot, fresh pupusa. Being Salvadoran, I admit that I am incredibly picky when it comes to finding the perfect one.
The masa has to be just right (not to thick), the cheese needs to have that perfect pull, the toppings needs to be plenty, and the curtido needs a bright, classic tang.
Let’s not forget, the salsa has to hit too.
While my recent look at El Milagro Restaurant holds a solid spot on the local scene, there is one place that completely steals the crown for me.
I told y’all, I wasn’t going to gatekeep.
WATCH: The Best Pupusas in Windsor – Behind the Scenes
If you want to know exactly where to find the absolute best pupusas in Windsor, you need to head straight over to Victoria Latina Restaurant.
Located on Wyandotte Street West, this family-run gem serves up scratch-made comfort food that hits the mark every single time.
Authentic Comfort Beyond the Pupusas
While the pupusas alone are worth the trip, the Victoria Latina Restaurant menu shines because it offers true Salvadoran comfort food that tastes like it came straight out of a family kitchen.
- The Traditional Desayuno: For anyone who grew up on authentic Latin American cooking, the Desayuno Tipico Salvadoreño is pure nostalgia on a plate. It is exactly what you crave when you miss a homemade breakfast from mom. The plate comes loaded with perfectly scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes and onions, rich refried red beans, sweet fried plantains, fresh avocado, thick Salvadoran cream, and handmade corn tortillas.
- The Pupusa Lineup: They hand-pat every single order, and their selection of vegetable and cheese fillings is outstanding. Instead of just sticking to plain cheese, you can explore traditional options like Loroco con Queso (stuffed with the unique, herbal flower buds native to El Salvador) alongside savory Zucchini y Queso (calabacita) and Jalapeño y Queso for a nice kick. They even have a massive, extra-large version called “Pupusa la Loca” if you are feeling seriously hungry.
- Regional Specialities: If you are dining with a crowd, their kitchen also stretches beautifully across Latin America, turning out crispy Venezuelan empanadas, hearty birria tacos, loaded patacones, and a massive coastal seafood Jalea platter.
To wash it all down, you can order an imported Jarritos or a cold glass of their homemade horchata.
I order their pupusas mixtas because I like frijoles (beans) along with my chicharron and cheese. I also order the desayuno.
Especially when I miss my mom’s desayuno, and don’t want to bother her. It really is comfort on a plate when you’re missing your mamá’s cooking.
Location, Hours, and Website
- Address: 225 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, Ontario
- Phone: (519) 915-7778
- Official Website: victorialatinarestauranton.com or Google for the latest updates.
Business Hours:
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday to Friday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Whenever that craving hits, this is my absolute go-to destination. I really do wish we had more Salvadoran spots in the area, especially for traditional pan dulces since I always find myself missing torta MarÃa Luisa with poleada, peperechas, and semita.
But until we get a bakery, Victoria Latina completely satisfies the craving for home.
You can dine in or take-out, I often call ahead (you can order online too) and pick up some pupusas and enjoy them at home. They are great for having your order warm and ready to go!
Are you ready to try the best pupusas in Windsor for yourself?
Let me know what your go-to pupusa order is when you visit!
Until next time—cheers, m’deres!
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Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
