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Taste El Salvador

Dining & Food

From fresh Pacific seafood to traditional pupusas, farm-to-table organic cuisine to beachfront grills—savor the flavors that make Surf City unforgettable.

Restaurant Listings

Olas Restaurant
Seafood
4.8 ★

Olas Restaurant

Pacific elegance on your plate

Upscale oceanfront seafood at La Libertad Grand with stunning sunset views and fresh Pacific catches.

💰 $$$ · Upscale
📍 La Libertad Grand Resort
🕐 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
La Cocina de Mamá Rosa
Salvadoran
4.9 ★

La Cocina de Mamá Rosa

Abuela-approved home cooking

Beloved family restaurant serving traditional Salvadoran cuisine and handmade pupusas for over 30 years.

💰 $$ · Moderate
📍 La Libertad Town Center
🕐 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Mariscos El Tunco
Seafood
4.7 ★

Mariscos El Tunco

Catch of the day, feet in the sand

Casual beachfront seafood shack with morning catches from local fishermen and sand-between-your-toes vibes.

💰 $$ · Moderate
📍 El Tunco Beach
🕐 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tierra Verde Kitchen
Fusion
4.8 ★

Tierra Verde Kitchen

From our gardens to your table

Organic farm-to-table dining at a boutique eco-lodge with gardens steps from your plate.

💰 $$$ · Upscale
📍 El Zonte Hills
🕐 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Café Sunzal
Café
4.6 ★

Café Sunzal

Where coffee culture meets surf culture

Surf town coffee shop roasting local beans on-site with hearty breakfasts and a laid-back patio scene.

💰 $ · Budget-friendly
📍 Sunzal Point
🕐 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Casa del Mar
International
4.7 ★

Casa del Mar

Romance meets the Pacific

Romantic oceanview dining blending international cuisine with local ingredients for special occasions.

💰 $$$$ · Fine Dining
📍 Playa El Sunzal
🕐 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
El Zonte Street Food Market
Salvadoran
4.5 ★

El Zonte Street Food Market

Taste the real El Salvador

Vibrant evening street food market with authentic local vendors, pupusas, and Salvadoran street snacks.

💰 $ · Budget-friendly
📍 El Zonte Village Center
🕐 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunset Grill
International
4.4 ★

Sunset Grill

Good food, great views, easy vibes

Family-friendly beach bar and grill with wood-fired favorites, tropical cocktails, and legendary sunsets.

💰 $$ · Moderate
📍 Playa San Blas
🕐 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Culinary Highlights

Salvadoran Flavors

Discover the dishes and traditions that define El Salvador's rich culinary heritage.

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Pupusas

The national dish—handmade corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or chicharrón, served with tangy curtido and tomato salsa.

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Fresh Seafood

Straight from the Pacific—ceviche, grilled whole fish, mariscada soup, and cócteles de mariscos that capture the ocean's freshness.

Coffee Culture

World-renowned beans grown in volcanic highlands—experience single-origin pour-overs, traditional café con leche, and farm tours.

What to Expect

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Fresh & Local

Locally-sourced ingredients from farms, fishermen, and markets just hours away.

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Warm Hospitality

Salvadoran hospitality means being welcomed like family at every table.

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Ocean Views

Many restaurants offer stunning Pacific views—sunset dining is a way of life here.

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Vegetarian Friendly

Plant-based options abound, from bean pupusas to tropical fruit plates.

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Reservations Arranged

Our resort concierge can book tables at partner restaurants for you.

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All Budgets Welcome

From street food markets to fine dining—delicious experiences at every price point.

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Hungry for more?

Our concierge can arrange reservations at partner restaurants and customize dining experiences during your stay.

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