Must-see restaurants in Eastern El Salvador

  • Dulcería Villalta

    Eastern El Salvador

    Since 1860 the Villalta family has been making camote (sweet potato) sweets using traditional methods. Now in her nineties, Señora Villalta can still be…

  • La Cocina de Ma'Anita

    Eastern El Salvador

    Mostly organic and always tasty, Anita's is an all-day affair that, aside from the usual breakfast and lunch spread, serves heartier meals such as the…

  • Los Chipotles

    Eastern El Salvador

    Mexican Florinda serves the city's best tacos at this fun Mexican joint with bright yellow walls and a leafy courtyard.

  • Amanecer Marino

    Eastern El Salvador

    Fresh seafood is the star of the show at this cheery family restaurant at the port. Try the Mariscada 'Devuelvame La Vida' ('bring me back to life'…

  • La Pema

    Eastern El Salvador

    Located 5km south of town on the road to Playa El Cuco, La Pema is famous for its creamy soups and long lunches, though locals bemoan that quality has…

  • La Cocina de la Abuela

    Eastern El Salvador

    If you're in town at the weekend, try grandma's kitchen for traditional Salvadoran dishes such as chicken soup and grilled meats, as well as natural…

  • Cartagena

    Eastern El Salvador

    Ignore the overpriced rooms and come instead for the views and lovely gardens. The beer is cold and the lunch servings of grilled meat and sides can be…

  • Restaurante Mi Pueblito

    Eastern El Salvador

    Huge plates of chicken, rice, beans and salad are served at this old staple run by an industrious family. There are stirring views over mist-covered hills…

  • Casa Vieja

    Eastern El Salvador

    A reliable restaurant for satisfying plates of grilled meats, tacos or pan relleno (filled bread; US$3), San Vicente's specialty bread rolls stuffed with…

  • Concina Lenca

    Eastern El Salvador

    This convivial típico on the square serves the usual Salvadoran breakfasts, comida a la vista (canteen-style local food) for lunch, and a huge selection…

  • Comedor Rivolí

    Eastern El Salvador

    Eat yourself silly at the Rivolí and laugh with delight at the value of the delicious comida a la vista. How many licuados (smoothies) is too many?

  • Lito's Comida Mexicana

    Eastern El Salvador

    A large Mexican place with open windows and a sizzling BBQ. The tortas (meat sandwiches) cooked out front are delicious, as are the sizable tacos.

  • Pastelería Lorena

    Eastern El Salvador

    El Salvador’s most famous bakery started here. A glass of horchata and a slice of Maria Luisa (jam cake) are the business.

  • El Barrilito

    Eastern El Salvador

    Feast on seafood cocktails, fresh juices and pupusas at this cavernous San Miguel institution.

  • Pastelería Trigo Puro

    Eastern El Salvador

    Fat cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and coconut cookies beckon from the glass case of this popular bakery.

  • Pupuseria Estefany

    Eastern El Salvador

    Get your fill of fresh pupusas at this popular neighborhood pick.

  • Jarro Cafe

    Eastern El Salvador

    Regular drink specials, barbecued meats with rice and salad, and a prime location on the park square make Jarro an amiable spot to while away an afternoon.

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