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 Perkin parillada (BBQ; US$8.60) and churrasco tipico (steak; US$8). Diners also enjoy wall-length windows and homemade preserves. It's at the Hotel Perkin Lenca.


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