Where to eat Salvadoran food in San Salvador: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 16, 2020 Jana Sager

Reviews on Salvadoran food in San Salvador, San Salvador Department, El Salvador. El Salvador's capital, San Salvador, is a modern city of wide boulevards and narrow streets, outdoor markets, government buildings, high-rises, monuments, an exuberant nightlife, museums and other cultural institutions. And all set against the backdrop of San Salvador volcano. The city is surrounded by shantytowns as well as affluent suburbs with restaurants and large shopping malls. Peaceful settings such as the botanic garden of Parque Cuscutlan provide a break from the city's hectic pace.
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10. Maya Cafe Restaurante

Av. Maracaibo #3013 Colonia Miramonte, San Salvador El Salvador Mexican, Salvadoran, Latin, Seafood, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Breakfast, Brunch Validated Parking, Free Wifi, Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highcha [email protected] +503 2260 7302 http://www.facebook.com/mayacaferestaurante/
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4 based on 25 reviews

Maya Cafe Restaurante

Maya Cafe Restaurant is based in the heart of San Salvador, with 15 years of experience we serve the finest Mexican food on the country, but we also have other specialties such as seafood, Salvadoran food, desserts and much more; all this in an outdoors s

Reviewed By foodadvisorca

This restaurant has been around for years, I had like a couple of years without going but it surprise me the quality of the food, the flavor and presentation. This is an international food type of restaurant but in my opinion specialized in Mexican food and actually is I have to say the BEST especially the tacos are amazing.The restaurant needs improvement in its infrastructure, service needs as well some help but believe me that you forget all that with the food.We had an entree "compartamos" that are fried beans, guacamole, nachos and some cheese quesadillas.Main course I had a "torta al Pastor", we order as well some "Tacos al pastor & Lengua" and my kids had some chicken nuggets and a grill cheese sandwich.Dessert: Ice Cream with chocolate and a crepe.Here are a couple of pictures

9. La Estacion Restaurante & Mercado

Centro Comercial Basilea San Benito/Zona Rosa, San Salvador El Salvador Latin, Salvadoran, Central American, Seafood Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +503 2266 0171 http://www.facebook.com/Laestacion503/#_=_
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5 based on 22 reviews

La Estacion Restaurante & Mercado

Conveniently located next to the Hilton Princess and just 3 blocks from the Sheraton Presidente, La Estación Restaurant & Market is San Salvador's new shining star from Chef Andrés Noubleau. Featuring Salvadoran small plates and national craft brews, La E

Reviewed By djo1113

A group of friends and I ate here last night. The food was great! The manager was very friendly and accommodated our group of four despite there being no available reservations for open tables (they brought out barstools and we sat in a still unopened area of the restaurant around a curved wooden bar). We had some salads, ceviche (leche de tigre & al carbon), flatbread (hongos & tocino), and fish & shrimp tacos. The food was all delicious. We will definitely come back here again. Note - the prices here are right on target. A lot of places in San Benito put higher price tags on their plates just because they can/there are not many other good options available...not here. High quality food. Good pricing. The bartender was super helpful explaining about the wines that they have available. He even made sure to come back to personally check on our table, making sure the drinks were good, and see if we needed another round. The restaurant is fairly new, so it seems like they are still working some of the kinks out. There was a bit of confusion regarding our bill, but it ended up getting figured out in the end. I'd suggest hiring more wait staff to better accommodate what I am confident will be a growing customer base. By the time we finished our meals and left the restaurant it was completely full. If the food continues to be as good as it was last night -- this place will surely remain popular.I highly recommend "La Estacion."PS - Try to make a reservation for one of their "treehouse" tables up on the elevated dining platform.Dear djo1113,Thanks so much for this glowing review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the concept and we appreciate your honesty in your comments. As you noted, we opened just 2 months ago and are still working out some of the start-up kinks. Thanks again; we hope to see you and your friends back soon!Best,Holly

8. Esperanto

79 Avenida Sur Pasaje A #222, San Salvador El Salvador Contemporary, Fusion, Salvadoran, Central American Dinner, Lunch, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Private Dining, Table Service [email protected] +503 2118 0410 http://www.facebook.com/EsperantoRestaurante/
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4 based on 84 reviews

Esperanto

Esperanto es un idioma creado con el fin de ser el lenguaje universal, para nosotros la cocina se convierte en nuestro medio por el que promovemos armonía entre nuestros ingredientes autóctonos y técnicas de mundo. Nos comunicamos a través de experiencias

Reviewed By Gustavo C

Had heard very good things about however it did not meet my expectations the recommendations were not as tasty as I expected very much overpriced and the wine recommendations I felt were very bad.The decor is very nice and some of the staff are extremely accommodating Hello,Thank you for your review and your honest feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the decor and service. We take pride in using local ingredients in our original recipes. We are sorry that you didn't have the experience that we work hard to offer to all of our clients. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.Have a good day!Marcela

7. Tipicos Margoth

77 Avenida Norte, San Salvador El Salvador Latin, Salvadoran, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Parking Available +503 2263 3340 http://www.tipicosmargoth.com
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4 based on 182 reviews

Tipicos Margoth

Reviewed By Sandy N

The good news is that this is a very inexpensive place to have a meal. It resembles a giant cafeteria and the food is overcooked on steam tables. The service was slow and it was pretty busy. Supposedly this is typical Salvadorian cuisine, but fortunately, I had many other meals that were much better than at Tipicos Margoth.

6. Clavo y Canela

Calle los Sisimiles 3102, San Salvador El Salvador Salvadoran Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations, Live Music [email protected] +503 2500 0530 http://www.clavoycanela.com.sv
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4 based on 119 reviews

Clavo y Canela

Reviewed By 7cow

We eat dinner at clavo y canela the food and service are great,the place is kind of small and we had to wait a while for a table but it was worth it .we had a good experience and enjoy a great food.

5. La Hola Beto's

Avenida Los Andes #2852, San Salvador 01312 El Salvador Latin, Seafood, Salvadoran, Central American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Full Bar +503 2261 0505 http://www.laholabetos.com
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4 based on 165 reviews

La Hola Beto's

Reviewed By jcarroll95

Went here with a group of folks and the food was fantastic. We met the new phew of the manager who sent us some appetizers to try, each was amazing. The service was fast and they worked hard especially in light of our limited Spanish.

4. Las Brumas Grill Cafe

To the Volcan de San Salvador Km 19 1/2, San Salvador El Salvador Latin, Central American, Salvadoran Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Validated Parking, Television, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Playgrounds [email protected] +503 2508 0454 http://www.lasbrumas.com/
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4 based on 230 reviews

Las Brumas Grill Cafe

Reviewed By Eldereaglewatcher

I had been at Las Brumas several years ago and was happy to return. The restaurant is in beautiful gardens on the side of the San Salvador Volcano, a short drive from the city of San Salvador. Service is wonderful. I had filet mignon with grilled vegetables. It was excellent. We were a large group, and everyone enjoyed his/her meal. It's definitely a restaurant to visit if you have an adequate budget and time to enjoy the view.

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3. La Pampa Argentina

Blvd Sta Elena Santa Ana, San Salvador El Salvador Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Argentinean, Salvadoran Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +503 2406 1001
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4 based on 644 reviews

La Pampa Argentina

Reviewed By 911rp

Lunch with the Family was fantastic! My Mom ate the whole Lunch and I was impressed as she is a 73 yrs old lady and the food must be good for her to finish and no take the left over for later. Good Service and Very Polite Waiters.

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2. Hacienda Real El Salvador

Kilometro 8 1/2 , Carretera Panamericana Frente a La Gran Vía, Antiguo Cuscatlan, San Salvador El Salvador Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Salvadoran, Central American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +503 2243 8797 https://www.facebook.com/HaciendaRealElSavador/
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4 based on 477 reviews

Hacienda Real El Salvador

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

It was an excellent dinner. Good service. Open kitchen concept. Locals mainly, wry nice atmosphere. Birthday celebrations at quite a few tables. Entraña was fantastic! I was very close to order another one, but decided to leave space for desserts. And rightly so! Banana cake was superb, so was flan. Starters were a bit less impressive, compared to main courses, I would say leave out salmon carpaccio- it has to be eaten in northern hemisphere :), focus on local stuff instead.

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1. Cadejo Brewing Company

Calle la Reforma # 222 Zona Rosa, San Salvador 1101 El Salvador Bar, Pub, Salvadoran, Brew Pub, Gastropub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Television, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accep [email protected] +503 2223 3180 http://www.facebook.com/CervezaCadejo/
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5 based on 1216 reviews

Cadejo Brewing Company

Reviewed By Oscar U

Normally I don't write reviews...but today I will because me and my families flight was delayed for 6 six hours and of course everyone was upset...but the Brewery...made our delay worth it! Our bartender Mirian Xiomara was very helpful on explaining the many different beers and the selection was very good...thanks for making a rough trip that much better!!Thank you for your comments! Hope to see you again soon!

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