Where to Eat Pupusas and Tacos in Windsor, ON: An Ultimate Guide to El Milagro Restaurant’s Delicious Menu & Hours
Where to Eat Pupusas and Tacos in Windsor, ON?
If you are looking to spice up your dining scene in Windsor, Ontario, or if you are just visiting and wondering where to find a solid spot for Salvadoran and Mexican comfort food, you are in luck.
Windsor has an incredible, evolving food culture, but finding authentic Latin American street food can still feel like a bit of a hunt.
While it faces some stiff competition and lands at a solid third place on my personal list for the city, the food is undeniably delicious and well worth a visit.
Discovering a local, family-run spot that gets the flavors right is always a win.
Step into Latin Restaurant El Milagro, a cozy eatery that brings the bold, traditional flavors of Latin America straight to your plate.
Nestled right in the heart of the city on Erie Street East, El Milagro lives up to its name, which translates to “The Miracle.”
While they are known for classic Mexican street tacos and rich pupusas, their menu goes far beyond that with comforting Salvadoran tamales, crispy empanadas, hearty soups, seafood dishes, and savory Venezuelan arepas.
It is a true hot spot for authentic, scratch-made Latin flavors.
The kitchen serves up dishes so flavorful and comforting that they truly feel like a gift to the local food scene.
Whether you are craving classic Mexican street tacos, rich pupusas, or a steaming bowl of birria ramen, this spot serves up the real deal.
The atmosphere is consistently warm, vibrant, and welcoming, filled with great music and incredible hospitality.
So, where to eat pupusas and tacos in Windsor? Wonder no more!
WATCH: A Taste of El Milagro – Behind the Scenes
Check out our video about our experience, and all the delicious food we tried. I did order a side of plantains, and they were kind and accomodating to serve it.
They usually come as a side on other main dishes.
The menu highlights traditional Salvadoran dishes and Mexican favorites, alongside unique coastal seafood options like fresh ceviche, crispy fish platters, and shrimp tacos.
You will also find incredible South American specialties like Venezuelan arepas and patacones, which are crispy, deep-fried flattened green plantains loaded with savory meats, cheese, and garlic sauce.
You really cannot go wrong with anything you order, but these are the specific dishes we tried and highly recommend.
Horchata: A sweet, refreshing milky beverage made from rice and morro seeds, beautifully flavored with cinnamon and sugar.
Platanos with Crema: Perfectly fried sweet plantains served with rich sour cream.
Pupusas Mixtas: Thick, hand-patted griddle corn tortillas stuffed to the brim with melted cheese, seasoned pork, and beans. They are served with curtido, a crunchy, tangy pickled cabbage slaw, and homemade salsa. They have 7 different types to choose from, these just happen to be my favorite.
Ramen Birria and Beef Tacos: A genius fusion dish featuring tender, slow-cooked marinated beef, melted cheese, cilantro, and onions, served with a rich savory consommé for dipping.
Dessert Options: If you have room for dessert, you can order a slice of ultra-moist Tres Leches cake, traditional flan, or a slice of Salvadoran Quesadilla, which is a rich, cheese-flavored sweet pound bread.
The pupusas are delicious, I like a little more bite in my chicharron but they are super tasty.
Gabby enjoyed the ramen and birria fusion, and honestly, my go-to from now on would be the birria tacos from here.
They are REALLY good!
What to Order at El Milagro Windsor (Popular Choices)
If it is your very first time visiting and you want the ultimate crowd-pleasers, stick to these three popular choices:
- Tacos de Birria: Three double-layered, slightly crispy corn tortillas loaded with juicy beef stew, served with a side of rice and beans.
- Pupusas: A traditional Salvadoran specialty. You can order them with just cheese, beans and cheese, or the full mixed variety.
- Churros with Dulce de Leche: Golden, ridged sticks of deep-fried choux pastry dough coated in cinnamon sugar for the perfect sweet finish.
Location & Hours
📍 El Milagro Latin Restaurant
769 Erie St E B
Windsor, ON N9A 3Y2
(226) 240-5225
🕐 Hours (subject to change):
- Wednesday: 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
- Friday: 1:00 PM — 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 1:00 PM — 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM
🌐 Website: https://www.elmilagrolatinrestaurant.ca — for recent information on Google.
The Windsor Latin Food Scene
Whether you are a lifelong Windsor local or just crossing the border for a weekend food tour, El Milagro is a definitive go-to destination for scratch-made Latin cuisine.
Windsor only has a few dedicated spots where you can sit down and enjoy traditional pupusas.
It is a small list, but the quality in town is high, and I will be sharing the details on the top two local spots very soon.
Not going to gatekeep my fave place (my top pupusas spot in Windsor, ON, here), so stay tuned!
For more Windsor Eats, check out Chungchun Rice Dogs. They make incredible, crispy Korean rice dogs and flavorful Korean fried chicken.
💡 Local Foodie Note: While the Walker Road location in Windsor has closed, the brand is still going strong across Ontario! If you are traveling through London, Hamilton, Mississauga, or Toronto, you can absolutely still satisfy your Korean street food cravings at their other locations.
Thankfully, our community has plenty of places turning out fantastic tacos, and El Milagro holds its own beautifully.
While it might not hold the number one crown, the care they put into their slow-cooked meats, fresh salsas, and handmade dough shines through in every single bite.
Now you know where to eat pupusas and tacos in Windsor, you going?
Let me know, til then—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.
