Handmade Pupusas Daily
Revueltas, bean and cheese, loroco and cheese, and more — available in masa de maíz or masa de harina, served fresh with homemade curtido and red salsa from $2.99.
Authentic Salvadoran Food in Houston
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Community favorites
Pupusa Revuelta
$2.99
Chicharrón and cheese — eastern style, no beans. Handmade and served with curtido and red salsa.
Combo #2
$11.99
Grilled steak or chicken with 2 sides of your choice. Our customers' favorite combo in Houston.
Sopa de Gallina India
$17.99
With fresh vegetables, served with rice and 2 tortillas. A traditional recipe from eastern El Salvador.
Mixed Parrillada for Two
$25.99
For 2 people: fajita, chicken, shrimp, longaniza, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado and 4 tortillas.
Fresh. All Day Long.
From morning to close, our Salvadoran kitchen never stops. Homemade flavor, made fresh all day, ready the moment you walk in.
Takeout or dine-in — that simple.
El Salvador in Houston
More than a Salvadoran restaurant: a full store stocked with authentic products, brands and flavors imported directly from El Salvador and Central America. A little piece of home in the heart of North Houston.
Salvadoran Products
Salvadoran Store in Houston
Café Listo, Chile Don Julio, Salvadoran pan dulce and more. We carry the most popular Salvadoran products imported directly from El Salvador — community favorites you won't find at regular grocery stores.
- Café Oro, Café Riko
- Productos Diana, Productos B&B
- Quesillo para Pupusas, Queso y Crema Salvadoreños
Health & Wellness
Imported Vitamins & Supplements
A broad selection of imported health products in Houston. NeuroBion, Tribedoce, Glóbulo Rojo, Hiel de Toro, Dayamineral and many more Central American brands — your family's natural pharmacy.
- Hiero Vit, Cerenervon, NervoForza, Ultra Doceplex, Nervi 12, Neuro Vital
- Drinkable vials, capsules, natural syrups
- Energy, memory, immunity, bones and digestion
Visit Us in Houston
Salvadoran Restaurant · North Houston · Handmade pupusas, tamales and sopa de gallina india at 11228 Airline Dr — minutes from Aldine, Greenspoint and Bush IAH Airport
- +1 (281) 741-1941
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11228 Airline Dr Ste A
Houston, TX 77037 - Free parking
Today's hours
Business Hours
- Mon
- 6am – 9pm
- Tue
- 6am – 9pm
- Wed
- 6am – 9pm
- Thu
- 6am – 9pm
- Fri
- 6am – 10pm
- Sat
- 6am – 10pm
- Sun
- Closed
Serving North Houston, Aldine, Greenspoint, Spring, Humble and Aldine ISD communities. 10–15 minutes from Bush IAH Airport and Beltway 8.
Looking for Salvadoran food in Houston, pupusas near you, or an authentic Salvadoran restaurant in North Houston? We're at 11228 Airline Dr Ste A, Houston, TX 77037. Serving the Aldine and North Houston community with handmade Salvadoran food every day.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Everything you need to know about our Salvadoran restaurant in Houston, our menu, hours and delivery options
Where is Variedades La Oriental located in Houston?
We're located at 11228 Airline Dr Ste A, Houston, TX 77037, in the heart of North Houston on Airline Drive. We serve the Aldine, Greenspoint, Spring, Humble and Aldine ISD communities, and we're just 10–15 minutes from Bush IAH Airport and Beltway 8. Free parking is available right in front of the restaurant.
What are Variedades La Oriental's business hours?
We're open Monday through Saturday starting at 6am. Monday through Thursday we close at 9pm, and Friday and Saturday we close at 10pm. We're closed on Sundays. On this day we close to give glory and honor to God. We serve traditional Salvadoran breakfast from 6am, plus lunch, dinner and everything in between throughout the day.
Do you offer Salvadoran food delivery in Houston?
Today we offer online ordering for store pickup and phone orders. You can order handmade pupusas, tamales, sopa de gallina india and combo plates through our online ordering platform, or call us at +1 (281) 741-1941.
How much do pupusas cost at Variedades La Oriental?
Our handmade pupusas start from $2.99. Full combo meals start from $10.99 with your choice of sides and handmade tortillas. Every week we have weekly specials at even lower prices.
What Salvadoran dishes do you have on the menu?
Our full menu includes pupusas with cheese, loroco, revueltas, beans with cheese and chicharrón — all handmade with fresh masa. We also serve traditional Salvadoran tamales, sopa de gallina india available daily, full combos with fried plantains and beans, traditional breakfasts like huevos with casamiento, and many other authentic dishes prepared with recipes passed down through generations from El Salvador.
Do you have a Central American supplements and products store?
Yes. Beyond the restaurant we have a Central American supplements, vitamins and products store with hard-to-find items in Houston. We sell imported products from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and other Central American countries so you can find everything you miss from home in one place. Visit us at 11228 Airline Dr Ste A, Houston, TX 77037.
How can I place an order at Variedades La Oriental?
You can order three ways: online through our digital ordering platform for store pickup, by phone at +1 (281) 741-1941, or visit us in person at 11228 Airline Dr Ste A, Houston, TX 77037.
Why are you closed on Sundays?
We made the decision to close on Sundays so our entire team has time to spend with their families and go to church. On this day we close to give glory and honor to God. We look forward to serving you Monday to Thursday from 6am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 6am to 10pm.
What is a pupusa revuelta estilo oriental?
Our pupusa revuelta is made eastern style: chicharrón and cheese, no beans. It's the traditional recipe from eastern El Salvador — the region our family comes from and the reason we're called La Oriental. Find it from $2.99 on our menu. Read our story →
Do you accept cash?
Yes, we accept cash at the restaurant and store, along with Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Cash App. For online orders at order.variedadeslaoriental.com you can pay by card and pick up your order in store.
What is a pupusa?
The pupusa is El Salvador's national dish: a thick corn or rice masa tortilla, stuffed and cooked on the griddle. Classic fillings are cheese, chicharrón, beans or loroco. It's served hot with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and red salsa, and eaten by hand.
