Must-see restaurants in El Salvador

  • Típicos Kolo Kolo

    Western El Salvador

    You can't miss this cheery corner place that's painted inside and out with bright murals celebrating local life. Salvadoran breakfasts, buffet lunches and…

  • Pastelería Ban Ban

    Western El Salvador

    Ban Ban is all over the country, but it started in Santa Ana and the locals like to celebrate their hometown each mid-afternoon over sublime cakes and…

  • Kafekali

    Western El Salvador

    This cafe on the square is a prime spot for observing daily life in Ataco while refueling with coffee and cake. It's on the western side of the park.

  • El Gran Mirador

    Western El Salvador

    Eat fresh mojarro fish from the lake at this seafood restaurant with 'the view.' It’s at Km 53 on the road down from El Congo to the lake.

  • Cartagena

    El Salvador

    Satisfying, freshly prepared tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas as well as tasty licuados (smoothies) are available here.

  • Mercado Municipal

    El Salvador

    This large covered market offers a visual feast of veggies, fruits and grains, as well as stock to replenish your toiletries.

  • Pupusaria Andrea

    Western El Salvador

    Welcoming waitstaff drum up business for morning pupusas and comida a la vista (canteen-style) lunches.

  • Las Fajitas

    San Salvador

    The secret is in the five spicy salsas you can choose from to douse your nachos at this dependable Mexican joint.

  • Food Stands

    Western El Salvador

    Hit the row of food stands on the plaza for enormous chicken sandwiches in soft bread, burgers and greasy fries.

  • La Posada Suchitlán

    El Salvador

    On lush, sprawling grounds overlooking the lake, you'll find typical Salvadoran food in an atypical setting.

  • Suchimex

    El Salvador

    A fun Mexican joint turning out decent burritos and tacos that go down well with a margarita or two.

  • Salvatore’s

    San Salvador

    Good-value pizza place that's convenient if you're staying in one of the nearby guesthouses.

  • Koi Sushi

    San Salvador

    OK, so it's a Japanese restaurant in a food court in Central America. Still, sometimes you need fresh sushi with a twist of salsa. And it is a pretty…

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