Pupuseria Mi Ranchito

These pupusas were among the most delicious foods I ever ate.  Hand made doughy filled and lightly grilled breads which (per instruction) we topped with their sides of delicious pickled cabbage, sour cream, and sauce (red tomato based and green Chile based) - it was as delicious as my grandmother's incredible homemade cooking with equal parts tremendous experience and skill, fresh ingredients, and love and tender care. Assembled at home, the pupusas could not have been more fresh and delicious. I felt as if I had invited myself into the home of a loving Salvadoran grandmother who hand made these specially for me. Along with the different pupusas, vegetable and bean based, we ordered tamales. These Salvadoran tamales were wrapped in banana leaves instead of corn husks, and then wrapped tightly in aluminum foil. Opening and unraveling the foil revealed warm hand-pressed corn deliciousness. Again, I was reminded of my beloved grandmother's cooking - the highest of complements. They were incredibly delicious as well; both the savory ones and mildly sweet corn tamales. What a gem of a restaurant. Thank you!

Small, authentic mom-and-pop Salvadoran restaurant in Kingston.
If you're in a papusa kind of mood, definitely drop in for a round, cheesy cake of goodness (or five).
Several different options to choose from, and all really delicious.

The rest of the food is decent, but nothing comes close to matching the flavors of the papusas.
As other reviews have mentioned, ambience is also severely lacking, but does that really matter when you're  too busy ogling at a stack of papusas to look around anyway?

First visit today. As others have noted, the ramshackle exterior and dark interior belie the utter deliciousness and authenticity of the food within. Got the pupusas and tamales for take out. So so good! Great prices, too. Will definitely be back!

Sooooo good! Prob the best tacos/ papusas I've ever had outside of LA.  Everything is super fresh and super tasty. Plantains are gooey and delicious as well.  Not fancy but tastiest meal you will have in a long time!!

Wow!!! These were by far the best papusas I've ever had! We ordered extra to take home. Also tried the beef stew which was delicious. I'll definitely be back!

We ordered takeout lunch on Saturday and loved all the food -- will return soon!  We highly recommend .

I ordered pupusas, as featured in the photo, and was pleased. I have never had them before and was glad I gave them a try. We also had plantains with cream which were delicious! The tamales were sweet. The margaritas were not very good. We were highly disappointed and when asked were told they had patron in them although we aren't certain about that. The food was authentic Salvadoran and delicious!!!

Amazingly good!!!! This restaurant is not here expecting a NYTIMES reviewer to walk in the door. And people reviewing restaurants like this as if they were, make me crazy. It is not about decor. Its about food. This is a fabulously authentic mom and pop. They make clean authentic food in a friendly down to earth atmosphere. If u are lucky enough to stumble across this one and want  a REAL meal, run dont walk. Sooooo delicious!!!!!

The food is amazing. The staff is very attentive. The price is right! And my 5 yo daughter will eat there! Can't wait to go back!

We love this place.

The staff is incredibly friendly. The food is made to order and delicious. Love the pickled relish that comes with your meal.

Drinks are cheap and good.

And the Papusas are amazing. That and the Salvadoran beef stew. Get it