Visit us in north Houston
We are in the heart of the Salvadoran community in Houston, on Airline Drive near I-45 and Aldine. If you are looking for handmade pupusas, sopa de gallina india, or the flavor of El Salvador close to you, you can find us here every day except Sundays.
Where we are
Variedades La Oriental 11228 Airline Dr Ste A Houston, TX 77037
Our hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6am – 9pm |
| Tuesday | 6am – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 6am – 9pm |
| Thursday | 6am – 9pm |
| Friday | 6am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 6am – 10pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Sundays. On this day we close to give glory and honor to God. See you Monday.
How to find us
We are on Airline Drive in north Houston. The easiest way to reach us from anywhere in the city is via I-45 (North Freeway), exiting at West Rd:
- From Downtown Houston: take I-45 North and exit at West Rd (Exit 60B). Turn east on West Rd, then north on Airline Dr. We are a few minutes away.
- From The Woodlands, Spring, or Conroe: take I-45 South and exit at West Rd. Turn east, then south on Airline Dr.
- From Aldine or Greenspoint: Airline Dr brings you straight here. We are on Airline near the West Rd intersection.
- From Katy, Cypress, or the west side: take 290 East to I-45 North, exit at West Rd, then to Airline Dr.
- From Humble, Kingwood, or the east side: take Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) West to I-45 South, and exit at West Rd.
Key landmark: we are in the Airline Market Center on Airline Dr, very close to the West Rd intersection. If your GPS tries to send you via Crosstimbers or Tidwell, ignore it — the correct exit is West Rd.
Parking
The parking lot is shared with other businesses in the shopping center and fills up fast at peak hours, especially:
- Saturdays from 9am to 1pm (family breakfast)
- Pupusa special days at $1.75 (Monday through Wednesday, 3pm – 8pm)
- Thursday $1 pupusa special (3pm – 8pm)
If you arrive and the spaces are full, you can wait a few minutes for one to open up, or order ahead for pickup and grab it quickly. To skip the wait, we recommend coming before 11am on Saturdays or outside the special hours.
What you will find when you visit
Variedades La Oriental is more than a restaurant. Under the same roof we have:
- The restaurant: handmade Salvadoran food every day — pupusas, soups, tamales, atoles, desayunos típicos, parrilladas, and the flavors you remember from home.
- The store: supplements, vitamins, imported Central American products, and items you cannot easily find at other stores.
- Free loyalty program: text the word JOIN to +1 (855) 879-7753 and start earning points with every purchase. No app, no card — just your phone number.
If you are coming for the first time, try the Sopa de Gallina India ($17.99) — it is our signature dish, made with a traditional recipe and served every day.
Order online or call us
Do not have time to eat in? You can:
- Order online from your phone at order.variedadeslaoriental.com — direct payment, no delivery apps, no extra fees.
- Call your order at +1 (281) 741-1941. We will tell you when it is ready and you can pick it up fresh.
- Come visit and order at the counter as always.
Frequently asked questions about our location
Do you have parking?
Yes, we have a shared lot out front at the Airline Market Center. It can fill up at peak hours — Saturday mornings and during pupusa specials are the busiest times. There is additional parking along Airline Dr.
Do you take reservations?
We do not take reservations. We seat in order of arrival. If you are coming with a large group (more than 6 people), call us in advance so we can have space ready for you.
Do you deliver?
For now you can order online from our own website at order.variedadeslaoriental.com — no third-party apps, no extra fees. Direct payment and the order is prepared fresh for pickup.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, debit card, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Do you speak English?
Our team works primarily in Spanish, but we can help with basic English at the counter. The menu and website are available in both languages. For complex questions, it helps to bring a Spanish speaker or order in advance online.
Which is the busiest day?
Saturday mornings (family breakfast) and pupusa special days (Monday through Thursday, 3pm – 8pm). If you want to skip the wait, come earlier or order online for pickup.
Are you open on holidays?
Yes. We only close on Sundays. Every other day of the year we are open during our regular hours, including holidays.
How close are you to I-45?
We are a few minutes from I-45. Exit at West Rd (Exit 60B) and you will find us easily on Airline Dr.
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Ready to visit?
We are open Monday through Saturday, serving the flavor of El Salvador in north Houston from early morning to late.
