Central El Salvador
Such impressive architecture is a surprising find in the beach hamlet of El Zonte, but the lofty dining room at Puro Surf is a stunning spot. A soaring,…
Central El Salvador
Such impressive architecture is a surprising find in the beach hamlet of El Zonte, but the lofty dining room at Puro Surf is a stunning spot. A soaring,…
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…
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…
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…
Central El Salvador
Overlooking the point is the pride of expatriate surfer Robert Rotherham, who has been feeding the notoriously fussy surf community for decades. The…
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…
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…
Central El Salvador
Sopa de Gallina is a Salvadoran specialty and this family-run restaurant is the perfect place to try it. Whole chickens are first roasted in a wood-fired…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Central El Salvador
The thin-crust pizzas at the Speedy Pig are good anytime of day – topped with spinach and egg for breakfast, or laden with whatever you might fancy for…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Central El Salvador
This laid-back bistro with open-air seating serves great local breakfasts (US$3 to US$3.50). Come evening, candles add a romantic touch, while the menu of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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!
Eastern El Salvador
Mexican Florinda serves the city's best tacos at this fun Mexican joint with bright yellow walls and a leafy courtyard.
Western El Salvador
Gaudy and loud (the owner is a karaoke fan), Guadalupana serves upstanding Mexican food without much fanfare.
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…
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…