food
When traveling to El Salvador you must try the Pupusas. It is the food that identifies the Salvadorian people although some Hondurans will claim it as their own and say that it only came to El Salvador after the Soccer War or Football War in 1969. Pupusas are made of corn (tortilla flour) and water, and are cooked in a stove until they are brown. They are then served with cheese, beans, shrimp or meat and a tomato sauce.
Pupusas could be bought at “pupuserias”, small restaurants which specialize in Pupusas, which could be found all over the country. It is also sold in street stands, but because hygiene standards are lower, especially outside of the bigger cities, it is best to buy Pupusas at restaurants rather than at a stand.
There are a lot of restaurants in El Salvador that cater to fine dining also. The food in these restaurants is influenced by different cultures. Here you would find Korean, American, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican and a whole lot more. These restaurants generally have a good wine list. Expect to pay around $10-$15 while dining in these places. There are also famous American fast food chains in El Salvador so you won’t miss your favorite burger, chicken or pizza.
There are two beers being brewed in this country and the Salvadorians love them. Pilsner is the more popular while Suprema is slightly more expensive.
Don’t be surprised if the coffee you ordered is weak and unflavorful. The reason for this is that all of the finest coffee is being exported all over the world. If you are a coffee lover go on one of the several coffee trails, Rutas de Cafe, where you can see how it is grown, prepared, and finally roasted.
For dessert look for quesadillas, which are cheesy but actually more like cake then a quesadilla you would order at home. For a refreshing drink have horchata, a sweetened rice drink, or refrescos, fruit drinks, common in Latin America.
