Pupusas
Warm, handmade pupusas filled with cheese, beans, pork, loroco, spinach, or zucchini — cooked until perfectly golden.
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Des Moines, IA · Ghost Kitchen
Handmade Salvadoran Comfort, Ready When You Are.
Authentic pupusas, golden empanadas, and comforting tamales made for pickup or delivery from our Des Moines ghost kitchen.
Three traditions. One handmade kitchen.
Every order is shaped by hand and cooked to order — the way our families have done it for generations.
Empanadas
Crispy, satisfying, and full of flavor — a perfect handheld favorite for any time of day.
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Yuca con Chicharron
Crispy fried yuca with pork chicharron, sour coleslaw, and zesty tomato sauce — our signature plate.
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About La Gloria
Authentic Salvadoran food, made with care.
At La Gloria Pupuseria, we keep things simple: authentic Salvadoran food, made with care, and ready when you are.
As a ghost kitchen, we focus on online ordering, pickup, and delivery so you can enjoy fresh pupusas, empanadas, and tamales without the wait of a traditional restaurant experience.
Whether you are craving a quick lunch, a comforting dinner, or something delicious to share with family, La Gloria Pupuseria brings the flavor of El Salvador to Des Moines.
Find us in Des MoinesComfort food that hits the spot.
Authentic Salvadoran Flavor
Traditional favorites made with the warmth and comfort people love.
Easy Online Ordering
Place your order in just a few clicks and enjoy food made fresh.
Pickup or Delivery
No dine-in needed — just great food, ready to go.
Comfort That Satisfies
From pupusas to tamales, every order is made to hit the spot.
Hours
Open and ready to cook.
Checking hours…
All times Central. Online orders are accepted during business hours.
- Monday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Quick answers about La Gloria Pupuseria.
The short version of everything customers (and curious browsers) ask before placing their first order.
Where is La Gloria Pupuseria located?
La Gloria Pupuseria is located at 3708 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310. We're a ghost kitchen — all orders are for pickup at our kitchen or delivery within a 10-mile radius. There is no dine-in seating.
What does La Gloria Pupuseria serve?
Handmade Salvadoran comfort food: pupusas (beans & cheese; pork, beans, cheese & loroco; spinach & cheese; zucchini & cheese — all 3 for $12), traditional chicken tamales ($4), our signature yuca con chicharron with sour coleslaw and tomato sauce ($13), Salvadoran empanadas, and traditional horchata ($5).
Do you deliver?
Yes — we deliver within a 10-mile radius of our Merle Hay Road kitchen. Cities include Des Moines, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Clive, West Des Moines, Grimes, Ankeny, and Berwick. Pickup is also available at our kitchen.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. All times Central.
How do I order?
The fastest way is to order online. You can also call 515-823-9962. Choose pickup at our Merle Hay Road kitchen or delivery within 10 miles.
What is a pupusa?
A pupusa is the national dish of El Salvador — a hand-pressed corn masa flatbread filled with cheese, beans, pork (chicharron), loroco flower, spinach, zucchini, or other ingredients, and griddled until golden. It's traditionally served with curtido (lightly fermented cabbage slaw) and salsa roja.
Where can I find the best Salvadoran pupusas in Des Moines?
Right here. La Gloria Pupuseria is the Des Moines metro's go-to ghost kitchen for handmade Salvadoran pupusas, empanadas, tamales, and yuca con chicharron. Every order is shaped and cooked to order.
Craving pupusas today?
Order online from La Gloria Pupuseria and enjoy authentic Salvadoran comfort food made fresh in Des Moines.
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