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Fort Worth locals rave about the pupusas at this Mexican-Salvadoran restaurant

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These local, mom-and-pop restaurants may not be the biggest or fanciest in town. But the food is delicious, the service is friendly and the price is right.

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La Unión Restaurant 2 ($), Central Meadowbrook

Tacos alongside raddish, limes, cilantro and onion at La Unión Restaurant 2 in Fort Worth, July 29, 2025. Meat options include tripa, asada, pastor, barbacoa, carnitas and QuesoBirria tacos.
Tacos alongside raddish, limes, cilantro and onion at La Unión Restaurant 2 in Fort Worth, July 29, 2025. Meat options include tripa, asada, pastor, barbacoa, carnitas and QuesoBirria tacos. La Unión Restaurant 2
  • Where is this restaurant? 5301 E. Lancaster Ave.

“The pupusas are out of this world. Interesting and flavorful ingredients, big portions, always cooked to perfection”

  • What else to know: La Unión Restaurant #2 has temporarily closed its original Ederville Road spot and reopened in Fort Worth on East Lancaster Avenue. The restaurant operates three locations, including La Unión Taqueria #1 food truck and La Unión Restaurant #3, both on East Berry Street. Pupusas, street tacos, birria and loaded fries are menu favorites, alongside chilled Mexican sodas. The restaurant says it offers generous portions, fresh flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. La Unión Restaurant #2 is open daily from 11 a.m.–8 p.m., closed Wednesdays. See the menu.
Birria Tacos on a grill at La Unión Restaurant 2 in Fort Worth on July 29, 2025.
Birria Tacos on a grill at La Unión Restaurant 2 in Fort Worth on July 29, 2025. La Unión Restaurant 2
Birria happy meal. The happy meal comes with 4 QuesoBirria tacos, 2 Birria pupusas, 1 broth, 2 churros and 4 wings seen alongside sauces, limes, cilantro and onions at La Unión Restaurant 2 in Fort Worth on July 29, 2025.
Birria happy meal. The happy meal comes with 4 QuesoBirria tacos, 2 Birria pupusas, 1 broth, 2 churros and 4 wings seen alongside sauces, limes, cilantro and onions at La Unión Restaurant 2 in Fort Worth on July 29, 2025. La Unión Restaurant 2

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This story was originally published October 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM.

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