The Last Pupusa of Summer: What You Need to Try Before the Season Ends

Summer may be winding down, but there's still time to enjoy one of the most comforting, delicious traditions in Hayward: a hot, freshly made pupusa from Pupusería Las Cabañas.

All season long, we’ve been filling our comales with cheesy, golden goodness, and locals have been stopping by for a taste of home. If you’ve been craving that perfect bite, this is your moment. Before the season shifts and new specials arrive, let’s talk about the pupusas you need to enjoy before summer officially says goodbye.

Why Pupusas and Summer Are a Perfect Match

There’s something about eating a pupusa in the summer that just feels right. The warmth of the masa, the melt of the cheese, and the cool tang of fresh curtido create a combination that satisfies every craving.

Our guests love stopping by after work, between errands, or on weekends with family to enjoy that freshly made flavor that reminds them of El Salvador. In summer, the vibe is more relaxed, the drinks are colder, and the pupusas taste even better with the sun shining outside.

End-of-Summer Pupusas You Can’t Miss

If you're not sure what to order before the season ends, here are a few of our team favorites that truly hit the summer spot:

• Cheese & Loroco. A Salvadoran classic and a seasonal must. Loroco is a native flower with a subtle, nutty flavor that blends beautifully with melted cheese. It's light, aromatic, and made for warm days.

• Cheese & Jalapeño. If you like a little kick, this is your go-to. The creaminess of the cheese balances perfectly with the spicy jalapeño slices inside.

• Bean & Cheese. Sometimes simple is best. This pupusa is smooth, rich, and perfect for vegetarians or anyone who wants that traditional combo.

• Pupusa Loca. Feeling indecisive? This pupusa has it all. A mix of meats, cheese, and beans in one oversized portion that leaves nothing out.

• Pupusa Pizza (Al Pastor or Asada). This one became a summer favorite fast. A large corn pupusa filled with cheese and beans, topped with meat, onions, cilantro, and sometimes even pineapple. It comes with salsa in the middle and is great for sharing or going all in.

The Perfect Pairing

Nothing finishes off a pupusa better than a cool drink, and right now we’re still serving our Dragonfruit and Mango Swirls. These blended fruit drinks are icy, colorful, and bursting with real tropical flavor. Just like the pupusas, they’re only available for a limited time.

Time Is Running Out

August may be the last full month of summer, but it’s not too late to enjoy the best flavors of the season. Whether you're craving a classic or ready to try something bold, we’re here with the pupusas you love and the seasonal favorites you don’t want to miss.

Stop by Pupusería Las Cabañas in Hayward and treat yourself to a plate of pupusas before summer fades into fall. One last bite can still be the best one.

Summer favorites still available... but not for long.