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…
Must-see restaurants in Western El Salvador
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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!
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Western El Salvador
Gaudy and loud (the owner is a karaoke fan), Guadalupana serves upstanding Mexican food without much fanfare.
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Western El Salvador
Next to Iglesia San Pedro you'll find this thriving típica restaurant that does top-value lunch deals for under US$4, including a drink and tortillas…
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Western El Salvador
Lover's serves a heavy meal in a dimly lit setting popular with wealthy locals. Steak is the obvious star attraction, but seafood and Mexican dishes make…
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Western El Salvador
On the main square in one of Juayúa's oldest buildings, the San Jose serves grilled beef, chicken and seafood dishes along with a few more exotic items…
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Western El Salvador
Generous breakfasts plus paninis, burgers, salads and huge sandwiches made with homemade bread are served at this chic downtown cafe behind the cathedral…
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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…
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Western El Salvador
Seats for the típica buffet lunch at this colonial-era building fill with business folk during the week and young families on weekends. Enjoy eating among…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Western El Salvador
Welcoming waitstaff drum up business for morning pupusas and comida a la vista (canteen-style) lunches.
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Western El Salvador
Hit the row of food stands on the plaza for enormous chicken sandwiches in soft bread, burgers and greasy fries.