Taste the flavors of Central America at Crazy Pupusas & More

Crazy Pupusas & More began in California as Kelly’s Latin Fusion Cuisine, where Kelly Rodriguez poured love and care into preparing food for family and friends at every celebration. 

As a resilient, hardworking single mother, Kelly faced many challenges, but her passion for food and family never wavered. “We started from humble beginnings,” Kelly said. “People loved the food, and they could feel the effort and heart we put into every meal.” 

When Kelly moved to Pennsylvania, she brought the same time-honored, family-approved recipes with her, eager to build a new community in Lancaster City. In October 2024, the restaurant opened on West James Street, with pupusas at the heart of the menu. 

Pupusas—a traditional Salvadoran and Honduran homestyle meal—are griddled handmade corn tortilla stuffed with your choice of cheese and fillings like beans, chicken, or chicharron (a savory pork). Kelly’s new menu also features creative variations on the traditional recipe, like veggie, salmon, ribeye, pulled pork, fresh mozzarella caprese, crab, and more. 

“We wanted to innovate and add a little modern touch on something that’s been cherished for generations,” Kelly said. 

Each pupusa is served with cheese, pickled cabbage, artisanal tomato sauce, and escabeche—pickled veggies that balance out the flavors. “Everything is made in-house, from the pupusas to the drinks,” Kelly shared. “We offer authentic horchata, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Tamarind passionfruit juice—just a few of the refreshing tropical drinks we serve.” 

At the heart of the restaurant is Kelly’s unwavering determination and the close-knit, supportive team. The staff at Crazy Pupusas & More share a deep sense of community, with everyone working together not just as coworkers but as a family. “The people who work here and the people who support us—our customers— have become part of our extended family. We are so grateful and blessed for their love and loyalty,” Kelly said. 

“We want people to feel at home when they come here,” she added. “It brings us so much joy to see families sharing a meal, just like we’ve always done with ours.” 

Visit 300 West James Street and be a part of the story that’s built on hard work and love. 

This feature is partially sponsored by Northwest Bank who believes in supporting the growth of small businesses in Lancaster City. 

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