Ercilia's, Mount Pleasant
8 people recommendvia r/washingtondc8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ercilia's is a Salvadoran spot in Mount Pleasant that diners recommend for pupusas, with one calling it the best pupusa they've had anywhere, even better than ones tried in El Salvador. One commenter praises its broader menu of less common Salvadoran dishes, and the pupusas are described as budget-friendly. Several commenters simply name it as a top choice for Salvadoran food in the area.
Address
Ercilia's Restaurant, 3070 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20009
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Pupusas
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/captaintightpantzz in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Lists it among great hole-in-the-wall spots in Columbia Heights.
- Recommendsu/VillainousRocka in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Names it as the Mount Pleasant pupuseria pick.
- Recommendsu/SquirrelvsPanda in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024taste
Best pupusa they've ever had, better than ones tried in El Salvador.
- Recommendsu/trippygg in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Names it as a quick eats option.
- Recommendsu/implicitxdemand in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024variety
Go-to answer for Salvadoran food because they serve niche dishes.
- Recommendsu/mwhylo in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Agrees it's the best.
- Recommendsu/Mission_Code5566 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024price
Salvadoran spot with cheap pupusas.
- Recommendsu/Automatic_Quail6492 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026taste
Recommends it for Salvadoran food.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.