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…
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…
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…
Eastern El Salvador
Mexican Florinda serves the city's best tacos at this fun Mexican joint with bright yellow walls and a leafy courtyard.
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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.
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.
Eastern El Salvador
Feast on seafood cocktails, fresh juices and pupusas at this cavernous San Miguel institution.
Eastern El Salvador
Fat cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and coconut cookies beckon from the glass case of this popular bakery.
Eastern El Salvador
Get your fill of fresh pupusas at this popular neighborhood pick.
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.