The sound of lively Latin American music and the hum of cheerful conversations are the first things that greet customers at Comalito, a newly opened family-owned restaurant serving Salvadoran cuisine located in Redwood City.

Here is what we thought of each dish we ordered:

Yuca Fries — $4.50 — (8/10): The Yuca Fries, made from the starchy yuca root native to South America, were seasoned with black pepper, other spices, and served with the cilantro aioli and spicy chipotle aioli dipping sauces. The Yuca fries provided a richer and more flavorful experience than typical French Fries with ketchup.

Pupusas — $3.25 each — (7/10): The restaurant’s signature Pupusas, are each served with curtido, a tangy cabbage slaw, and a slightly sour salsa. These toppings offer a crunch and tangy flavor that contrasts nicely with the soft texture and hearty flavors of the Pupusas. Each Pupusa was around the size of a medium-sized breakfast pancake, and ordering two per person satisfied our appetites.

The Revuelta Pupusa — (8/10): filled with a blend of pork, beans, and cheese — was the best out of all four Pupusas we ordered. The melting cheese and savory pork and beans made for the perfect combination.

The Chicharron Pupusa — (8/10): very similar to the Revuelta, except without the beans. It was less salty and except without the beans. It was less salty and had a slightly richer, more robust pork flavor, but still delicious.

The Frijol y Queso Pupusa — (8/10): Comalito also offers vegetarian Pupusas — the Frijol y Queso Pupusa, stuffed with refried beans and cheese is one of them. The warm, gooey texture of the cheese and the creamy texture of the savory beans combined for a perfectly balanced bite as the cheese was mild and did not overpower the saltiness of the beans.

The Ajo Y Queso — (4/10): Stuffed with cheese and roasted garlic, the Ajo Y Queso had an overwhelming garlic flavor that was not enjoyable.

Empanadas de leche — $8.25 — (8/10): To end our meal, we got the Empanadas de leche, which are fried plantains filled with milk custard and coated with sugar. The combination of the soft outer shell, and the subtly sweet milk custard inside was rich and slightly thick, all topped with sprinkled sugar brought all the textures and flavors together in harmony.

Overall, Comalito is a great lunch spot to have a warm and hearty meal and get a taste of El Salvadoran food.