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Arbol de Vida
Tasty all-vegetarian comida a la vista belies the charmless interior of this longtime restaurant, located on the lower floor of a small commercial center. You won't be getting any Vitamin D here, but the spinach tortas, broccoli pastries and various dishes made with carne de soya (tofu) are certainly good for you.
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Dulce y Salado
Don't let the girlie ambiance - hanging plants, doilies galore, opera classics - stop you from sampling the excellent menu at this cozy restaurant. Light meals, including lots of vegetarian options, make up its core - salads, quiche, empanadas, and even spinach lasagna are all offered. Mains include a choice of two salads and a fruit shake. There is also a full coffee and tea bar.
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El Establo
This newcomer is a meat lovers' heaven. And, apparently, half of San Salvador thinks so too - the driveway is packed most nights. Portions are hefty: the plato típico includes a steak, Argentinean-style sausage, chicken-broth soup, refried beans, tostones (fried plantains), cheese, cream and garlic bread. Bring your appetite.
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El Sopón Típico
A pleasant open-air restaurant in the middle of mall-land where you can get such típica treats as conejo (rabbit), garrobo (spiny tailed iguana), gallo (rooster) and cabrito (baby goat). The super sopón (super giant soup) lives up to its name, full of the meats of your choice and veggies. It's popular with families.
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Inca Grill
This upscale Peruvian chain is a great option for something a bit different. The decor is borderline cheeseball - Inca-style doorways, replicas of indigenous masks - but it's easy to overlook that once the food arrives. Try the lomo salteado (tenderloin stir fried with tomatoes, potatoes and onion) or aji de gallina (hen in a creamy parmesan nut sauce).
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Koradi
Everything is vegetarian at this small, easy-to-miss eatery - tamales , cheese pupusas, tofu pizza, veggie paella, brown rice and so on. Order from the menu or create-a-plate of fresh comida a la vista ; try to get a table under one of the fans, as the dining area can get stuffy. Natural products and supplements are also sold.
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La Luna Casa y Arte
A bohemian restaurant in a quiet neighborhood, La Luna offers an excellent menu complete with grilled sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and various meatless meals. If you're in the mood for something small, the dessert menu and coffee bar are definitely worth consulting. Come here for movies and live music too!
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La Ventana
Located in the heart of the bohemian bar-lounge scene, La Ventana is a smart, laid-back place that's popular day or night. Tables line the long windows - perfect for people watching - and the menu offers an excellent variety of international meals. Clients can choose from any number of creative sandwiches, big salads, pasta dishes and quiche…plenty of vegetarian options! Food is prepared fresh and portions are decent.
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Las Cofradías
This is a perfect place to head if you want to sample the full spectrum of Salvadoran fare. Every night, an all-you-can-eat buffet has 60 types of típico dishes and drinks: yuca frita, pupusas, empanadas, tamales de elote (corn tamales ) , (sweet buttery corn tortillas wrapped in a corn husk), gallina , chilate (a thick corn drink served hot), nuegados (plantains and fried yucca with honey and cinnamon), atole , horchata …you name it, it's probably served.
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Las Vacas Gordas
There should be no mistaking that beef is the specialty at 'The Fat Cows' restaurant in the Zona Rosa. But just in case - or else to really freak out the vegetarians - black and white cow skins are used for the chair backs and as wall hangings. Choose from a dozen cuts of meat, from medallions to rib-eye, most of which can be ordered in various portions depending on your appetite and the thickness of your wallet.
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No Name Comedor
This tiny place, next to an upscale Japanese restaurant (Kamakura), is popular with drivers waiting for their bosses to finish their California rolls, and one of the few budget eateries in this part of Escalón. Serving mostly típica, the occasional stir-fried noodles or rice-and-veggie dish does appear.
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No Name Comedor
Run out of a neighborhood home, this comedor offers typical Salvadoran food served cafeteria style. The place sees serious customer traffic - be sure to arrive early if you want the pick of the tamales .
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Sidewalk Comedores
You'll find Sidewalk Comedores lining the streets surrounding Plaza Hula Hula, a block west of Plaza Barrios. They're all essentially the same, but everyone you ask has a personal favorite. We liked the ones on the east side of 1a Av Sur across from the park, mainly for the clean vinyl tablecloths, friendly service and mid-afternoon sun, but maybe you'll see others that call to you.
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Sol y Luna
A rare sight - a vegetarian restaurant! And in a breezy, sunny, comfortable setting. Comida a la vista is on offer, as well as à la carte soy burgers, fruit shakes and salads, and service is friendly.
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Típicos Margoth
A popular cafeteria-style restaurant serving, as the name suggests, típico . Food is fresh and served in good-sized portions. There's occasional live music on Saturday night.
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