The Most Delicious Endeavor of El Salvador

The vibrant and mouthwatering atmosphere at a neighborhood pupusería!

El Salvador is ripe with an abundance of hidden gems, and the taste of pupusas is essential to complete your full palette among the vibrant sights and sounds. This delicacy is the national dish of El Salvador. Pupusas are corn flour or rice-flour tortillas stuffed with a variety of ingredients—typically cheese, beans, squash, shrimp, and more. They are cooked on comales, smooth flat griddles, and served fresh at neighborhood pupuserías.

The most delicious El Salvadoran hot chocolate to pair perfectly with pupusas!

Pupusas are so appealing and popular that they are easy to come by! On nearly every corner in El Salvador, someone is shaping pupusas by hand and filling the streets with the smell of toasted corn and melted cheese. After ordering, they arrive hot and slightly crisp on the outside, melty and savory on the inside, and are always paired with curtido (a lightly fermented cabbage slaw) and salsa roja. Every region—and sometimes every family—has its own twist, making each spot a little different from the last.

For the full experience, locals typically order hot chocolate to pair with their pupusas, even when it’s warm out. The chocolatey goodness is home-grown and to die for. It’s so good, you may find yourself wanting to drink it all immediately. Pro Tip! Avoid burning your tongue by adding a bit of water to the chocolate to help break up the natural oil meniscus and cool slightly. 

Experiencing a pupuseria is truly a must when visiting Salvadoran culture. The atmosphere is bright, colorful, and filled with conversation and music. Locals gather around small tables, vendors press dough by hand, and your belly will simply rejoice in delight!

Our Discover El Salvador Package is designed to take you beyond the plate, pairing unforgettable food experiences with iconic destinations like volcanoes and charming colonial towns. In this package, you will take the enjoyment even a step further with a hands-on pupusa workshop! A local cook will arrive with a basket of fresh ingredients and show you how to craft El Salvador’s beloved national dish.

Ready to taste it for yourself? Your adventure awaits. Start your story today with Chero Travel.