El Pulgarcito Menu (Update 2025)

El Pulgarcito is a Salvadoran restaurant located in Lacey, WA, offering a variety of traditional dishes, such as pupusas, sopa de res, and flavorful burritos. Customers praise the authentic flavors and generous portions, with favorites like the pupusas and carne guisadas receiving high praise. The cozy ambiance and friendly service make it a popular spot for families and groups. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff and the made-to-order freshness of the food. With options for takeout, delivery, and catering, El Pulgarcito caters to a wide range of diners. Don't miss out on experiencing the delicious and affordable Salvadoran cuisine at this hidden gem of a restaurant.

Pupusas

Chicharron con queso

pork & cheese.

Revuelta

chicharron, frijol, queso; pork, bean, cheese.

Espinaca con queso

spinach & cheese.

Calabaza con queso

zucchini & cheese.

Loroco con queso

Frijol con queso

bean & cheese.

Queso

cheese.

Sopa de res

beef ribs, yucca, cabbage, zucchini.

Sopa de pata

Mondongo.

Sopa de pollo

Sopa de camarones

7 Mares

Sopas / Stews

Burritos

Burrito de asada

steak.

Burrito de pollo

chicken.

Burrito de chorizo

Burrito de huevo

eggs.

Asada

steak.

Pollo

chicken.

Lengua

tongue.

Tacos

Main Dishes

Bistek Encebollado

Thin steak marinated in salvadorean herbs and spices. Topped with grilled onions and green peppers. Also served with a side of rice and beans and your choice of tortillas.

Carne Guisada

Thick pieces of slow cooked steak with spices in a salvadorean style. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Pollo Guisado

Salvadorean chicken pot roast. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Pollo a la Crema

Sauteed chicken in mild salvadorean tomato sauce and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Alambres

Thin beef stripe OR chicken with grilled onions and green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Carne Asada

Grilled skirt steak. Served with rice, beans, sour cream and tortillas.

Camarones al Mojo

Sauteed prawns with mushrooms,onions and garlic sauce. Served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

Camarones a la diabla

Prawns cooked in spicy hot sauce with onions and mushrooms. Served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

Camarones a la crema

Prawns sauteed in mushrooms, onions, mild sauce and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

Mojarra Frita

A whole Tilapia fish fried to perfection. Served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

Mariscos / Sea Food