Pupusa Plates
Four hours through San Salvador's late-night kitchens, charcoal grills and family-run stalls.
Hosted by one of our San Salvador tastemakers
Experience hosted by Daniel & Luis
What you can expect
San Salvador food tour - A chef-led evening tour through San Salvador, the street stalls, noodle counters and market kitchens that quietly feed the neighbourhood. Full write-up coming soon.
The essentials
Destination
San Salvador, El Salvador
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other San Salvador food tour
- Smallest group size in San Salvador
- Led by San Salvador tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Simon Bolivar Park in San Salvador is a vibrant community hub known for its lively street food scene that offers visitors a chance to experience authentic Salvadoran flavors.
Welcome to Cafetería Fresquito — and before you look at what we are about to eat I want to tell you about the man behind this place, because his story is the story of this city in miniature.<br><br><p>His name is Felipe López.
You’ll try
Roasted corn drinkFried fresh corn tamale with cream
Welcome to Pupusería Doña Isabel — and I want you to pay attention to something before we order, because what happens in this kitchen is becoming increasingly rare. <br> <br>This pupusería has been here for 45 years.
You’ll try
Wild green pupusa with cheeseMixed pupusaArtisan drinking chocolate
<p>Lácteos Vides isn't a restaurant, and you won't find it in most travel guides.
You’ll try
Layered salvadoran cheese with loroco flower
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other San Salvador food tour, Smallest group size in San Salvador, Led by San Salvador tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Daniel
Daniel V
Daniel leads this tour in San Salvador — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar
MRX2+8VM, C. Ruben Dario, San Salvador, El Salvador
Reviews
Reviews
Coming soon. Guest reviews from the first departures land here.
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Eat San Salvador with us.
An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$39 per guest.