Western El Salvador
R&R is still the finest restaurant in Juayúa, and possibly in the whole Ruta de las Flores. Chef Carlos puts a twist on steaks, salads and Mexican food…
Must-see restaurants in El Salvador
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San Salvador
Rustico rivals any burger place in the world as far as we're concerned. The buns are thick and fresh and the patties must weigh half a cow. Try the pulled…
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Western El Salvador
This heavenly garden venue is one of the culinary highlights of the region and warrants stopping for a meal or, at the very least, coffee and cake…
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Western El Salvador
An oasis amid the hot dusty streets of downtown Sonsonate, Café La Casona serves some of the country's best coffee as well as smoothies, sandwiches with…
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San Salvador
Locals claim the broiled chicken at this simple downtown diner is the best in the country. For more than 30 years, Bonanza has been pulling in lunchtime…
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Western El Salvador
On weekends, Tayua is one of the most lively spots in little Ataco. Homemade pizza, salads and gourmet sandwiches use fresh herbs from the garden out back…
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San Salvador
Simple, fresh and delicious local food is the order of the day at this famous típico restaurant on a busy corner beside Galerías Escalón. Winning dishes…
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San Salvador
Colonia Escalón is the place to be seen lingering over crustaceans, and Beto's has the perfect mix of lunchtime work crowd and Salvadoran elite dining on…
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Western El Salvador
This versatile establishment is a favorite among intellectuals and artists who come for the live music and small bookstore. Tourists and young lovers…
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Western El Salvador
Delectable pastries, bread and buns are baked fresh every day using owner Beatriz' closely guarded recipes. Sweet treats such as passion-fruit muffins as…
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El Salvador
Now flanked by pupusa joints, Lupey's is still a reliable restaurant and drinking spot overlooking the central park. The menu features salads, sandwiches,…
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San Salvador
If you don't go to the beach, the beach comes to you, or so goes the tagline of this buzzy, marine-themed restaurant and bar. The breezy terrace overlooks…
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El Salvador
Blissful lake views from a wooden deck beneath the trees make Casa 1800 a sound choice. The menu of grilled meats, fish, sandwiches and pizzas is on the…
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Western El Salvador
In a fancy new building comprised of lofty brick arches and plenty of wood, this food court facing the park offers ham, eggs and beans, and atole (a corn…
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Western El Salvador
The Rasta vibe flows over two levels at this restaurant with a broad international menu. The pizzas are rated highly, the Salvadoran grills are great and…
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Western El Salvador
A family serves typical local fare at their idyllically located home, near the campgroud at Los Planes. With advanced warning they can prepare sopa de…
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Western El Salvador
Fronting the town square and backing onto Metapán's football stadium, this incongruously good sports bar is more than a place to sink beers and cheer on…
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Western El Salvador
Colorful, convivial and teeming with young couples, Las Mixtas serves, you guessed it, mixtas, which is basically a sloppy sandwich filled with too much…
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San Salvador
Near the Monumento a la Revolución in San Benito you'll find food trucks selling burgers, arepas (stuffed corn tortillas), grilled meats, chocobananos …
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Western El Salvador
It's a little gimmicky, sure, but a Volkswagen Beetle that's been converted into a food truck with a functioning wood-fired pizza oven is hard to pass by…
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San Salvador
Faux-meat never tasted so good. The full gamut of Asian and Western vegan and vegetarian dishes is served at this impressive restaurant in Escalón. The…
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San Salvador
A range of freshly baked French pastries, brunches, quiches, salads and sandwiches are served at this chic patisserie located in an upscale furniture…
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Western El Salvador
This outfit has been making ice cream and sorbet (and amazing fruit cones) for decades; also look out for the carts around the main square. Try the tart…
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Western El Salvador
This is a terrific place to try hearty Salvadoran stews, barbecued meats, fresh salads and house specialty sopa de gallina (chicken soup). The homemade…
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El Salvador
Hipster coffee has arrived in La Palma! This small, incongruously good coffee shop on the square roasts its own beans and serves homemade cakes to tables…
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El Salvador
Gourmet coffee from the hills surrounding La Palma plus the best homemade cakes, pastries and cookies in town are the order of the day at this cheery cafe…
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Western El Salvador
This corner bar-restaurant serves pupusas, grilled meats, seafood and salads to a predominantly younger crowd. There's live music on Saturdays from 7pm.
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Western El Salvador
Yuca con chicharrón (yam with roast pork) is the only thing on the menu here, so your only decision is what size portion to order. Go for large!
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Western El Salvador
Gaudy and loud (the owner is a karaoke fan), Guadalupana serves upstanding Mexican food without much fanfare.
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San Salvador
While service is not always as margoth (bubbly and extroverted) as advertised, this self-serve family-run restaurant is a tasty initiation into Salvadoran…
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San Salvador
Named after the pinkish national tree of El Salvador, this típico is a reliable option for a cheap bite. The menu of local staples changes daily, with…
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Western El Salvador
Next to Iglesia San Pedro you'll find this thriving típica restaurant that does top-value lunch deals for under US$4, including a drink and tortillas…
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Western El Salvador
Lover's serves a heavy meal in a dimly lit setting popular with wealthy locals. Steak is the obvious star attraction, but seafood and Mexican dishes make…
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San Salvador
If your walking around the city center you'll probably be drawn to the smells of the sidewalk comedores a block west of Plaza Barrios. The panes de carne …
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Western El Salvador
On the main square in one of Juayúa's oldest buildings, the San Jose serves grilled beef, chicken and seafood dishes along with a few more exotic items…
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San Salvador
The grilled meats and breakfast specials are the highlights of this 24-hour family-run restaurant, located in a partially open-air 1950s diner. The food…
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El Salvador
Tita's is a favorite among locals for its tasty comida a la vista, especially the grilled chicken. It's located on the right-hand side on the road down to…
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El Salvador
This tidy cafeteria packed with bus-stop patrons serves tasty comida a la vista, which might include stewed chicken in tomatoes, plantains and the…
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Western El Salvador
Generous breakfasts plus paninis, burgers, salads and huge sandwiches made with homemade bread are served at this chic downtown cafe behind the cathedral…
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Western El Salvador
Seats for the típica buffet lunch at this colonial-era building fill with business folk during the week and young families on weekends. Enjoy eating among…
