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El Salvador
Salvadoran cuisine revolves around the pupusa, declared the national dish. It's made with corn masa stuffed with cheese, pork, beans or loroco flower. Salvadoran coffee is among the world's best, with regions like Apaneca-Ilamatepec and Santa Ana producing specialty beans. Other typical dishes include fried yuca, tamales, corn atol and famous breakfasts with fried plantain and cream.
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Best Time to Visit
Year-round. Weekends for food festivals in JuayĂşa.
Travel Guides
FoodTraditional Salvadoran Food: What to Eat in El Salvador
From pupusas to yuca frita to atol: your complete guide to Salvadoran cuisine, where to find the best dishes, and what to order.
FoodCoffee in El Salvador: Farm Visits and Tours for Coffee Lovers
El Salvador is coffee country. Where to do tours, visit farms and buy beans. Practical guide.
FoodTypical Salvadoran Breakfast: What to Try
Breakfast dishes in El Salvador: typical breakfast, beans, eggs, plantain and coffee. Where and what to order.
FoodWhere to Eat in San Salvador: Restaurants and Areas
Best areas to eat, types of restaurants and recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.