El Cuscatlan Restaurant

Pupusas

Handmade masa rounds stuffed with combinations of cheese, beans, chicharrón, or loroco — served with curtido and salsa roja, the textbook Salvadoran pairing

Yuca con Chicharrón

Fried cassava alongside crispy pork skin — a classic Salvadoran appetizer with a satisfying contrast of starchy and crunchy

Tamales Salvadoreños

Masa wrapped in banana leaves around a filling of chicken or pork — denser and more savory than Mexican-style tamales

Plátanos Fritos

Sweet fried plantains served as a side — a simple but reliable marker of how well a kitchen handles its fundamentals

Horchata

House-made rice drink — sweeter and more fragrant than the Mexican version, a natural pairing with spiced or savory dishes