How It All Began
Welcome to Norma’s, a testament to the unwavering spirit and perseverance of one remarkable woman, Norma. Our restaurant is not just a place to enjoy delicious food; it is a celebration of the incredible journey that brought us here. Norma, our founder and the heart and soul of Norma’s, grew up in humble beginnings in El Salvador. From a young age, she learned the value of hard work and determination. Even as a little girl, Norma took to the streets, selling bread, eggs, and limes, anything she could find, to make ends meet. Her unwavering spirit and strong work ethic led her to work in various homes, where she cooked, cleaned, and cared for others in exchange for food and meager earnings.
Norma's dedication and resilience shone through as she tirelessly washed clothes by hand and ensured that the homes she tended to were spotless. In the mid-1980s, amidst civil unrest in El Salvador, Norma embarked on a new chapter, immigrating to the United States. Fate brought her together with her then husband, who had also left his homeland in pursuit of a better life. Settling in Los Angeles, they carried their dreams, hopes, and love for each other. In 1994, seeking a peaceful place to raise their children, Norma and her husband chose to make Pauls Valley, Oklahoma their home. Norma, a devoted mother, dedicated herself to raising her three sons and daughter, while her entrepreneurial spirit continued to burn brightly. She seized every opportunity to engage in business ventures, from selling Mary Kay and Jafra products to offering her services as a babysitter and cleaning homes. However, her passion truly ignited when she began selling her beloved Pupusas.
In 2005, facing personal challenges, Norma's ex-husband bestowed upon her a food trailer as a beacon of hope and encouragement to pursue her dreams and fight for the American dream she held so dear. This gesture marked the turning point in her life. Though the road was hard, with more downs than ups, Norma persevered, demonstrating a relentless pursuit of her goals. From that single food truck, Norma's vision expanded. She grew her business, acquiring a second truck and eventually realizing her dream of opening Norma’s Restaurant in 2017. Today, our restaurant stands as a testament to the love, resilience, and unyielding spirit that forged its very existence. Now that the restaurant is established we work on maintaining our culture through our Values.
Why Catering?
In 2016, we embarked on an exciting culinary journey by launching our Salvadorian catering service. While working on the building of the success of our restaurant, we expanded into catering to offer our unique and vibrant Salvadorian flavors to a wider audience. Today, our catering business stands as a testament to our dedication to quality and service, and here's why you should consider booking with us for your next event.
Our experience in both the restaurant and catering industries sets us apart. Operating a restaurant has allowed us to perfect our recipes and understand the nuances of high-quality Salvadorian cuisine. We bring this expertise to our catering service, ensuring that every dish we serve is prepared with the same care and attention to detail that our restaurant is known for. From traditional pupusas to savory fajitas, our menu showcases the best of Salvadorian flavors.
Over the years, we have honed our catering systems to minimize potential issues and provide a seamless experience for our clients. Our well-established processes include detailed planning, precise scheduling, and effective communication. We work closely with you to understand your event needs, from menu selection to logistical arrangements, ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day of your event.
One key advantage of booking with us is our commitment to consistency and reliability. Our restaurant’s longstanding reputation for excellence translates directly into our catering service. We use the same high-quality ingredients and follow the same rigorous standards in our catering preparations as we do in our restaurant.
Additionally, our experience in handling large-scale events has equipped us to handle any challenges that may arise. We’ve developed systems to manage large orders efficiently, ensuring that every guest at your event enjoys the same delicious Salvadorian cuisine that our restaurant patrons rave about.
Choosing our Salvadorian catering service means opting for a combination of experience, quality, and reliability. Let us bring the authentic taste of El Salvador to your special event, creating memorable culinary experiences that will delight your guests and make your occasion truly exceptional.
Our Values:
Integrity, Quality, and Community- It's not what we do, it's who we are.
What our values mean to us.
Integrity- Conducting business with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
Quality- Commitment to serving high quality, fresh ingredients in all of our dishes.
Community- Engaging with, and giving back to the local community.
Our vision.
Introducing people to our dishes. Also, maintaining the atmosphere and culture that we've created around Norma's.
What We Serve.
Our cuisine is a Latin American mix between Mexican and El Salvadorian. However, it is 100% authentic and delicious.