Los Carnales Restaurant 2 — Restaurant in Malden

Hands down, this is the best Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant in Malden (and honestly, the surrounding areas too). I’ve had pupusas all over – East Boston, Revere, you name it – but nothing compares to the flavor I found here.

I recently ordered their chicken and seafood soups, and both times I wondered: How do these guys make money? The chicken soup? Unreal. For $17, I got a quarter roasted chicken (separately, mind you), the soup itself, rice, salad, and two tortillas. Seriously, this is a feast that could feed two people! And let me tell you, if you’re hungover or feeling like you’re on your last legs, this soup will bring you back to your 20s.

Now, let’s talk about that seafood soup. I got two massive 32 oz containers – one with half a lobster, the other with half a king crab, shrimp, and more seafood goodness. For $26? This is a meal that could feed a small army (or at least four hungry people). Plus, it comes with rice, two tortillas and a roasted jalapeño on the side. The soup itself? Next-level delicious. Trust me, bring this home, and your wife will be impressed – it might just bring your vitality back to those teenage glory days!

Both times I’ve ordered to-go, and the staff has been incredibly friendly. The food was ready quickly, fresh, and straight from the kitchen – no reheating here!

I highly recommend this place – quality, flavor, and value are unmatched. Go try it, and...

Food was amazing Super friendly staff Great service We will definitely be back!!!!! Edit/update - Last night's dinner was so good we came back today for Round 2 - Everything was awesome again - definitely not a fluke - This place is legit - you will leave here stuffed and satisfied! I had a ham, tomato, and cheese omelette with home fries and toast - My wife had the beef fajita and my grandson had cheeseburger and fries - all delicious. Check...

Great service, homemade horchata and excellent Chilaquilles. One of our party is not what you're going to call an, "adventurous eater" and he wants to come back tomorrow and try other things he enjoyed my food so much. He enjoyed his omelette with ham as well but this was a new and quite tasty experience....