Eliana’s Restaurant was one of the first Valley restaurants to introduce Phoenicians to the flavors of central American cooking, and this family-owned restaurant remains one of the best places to sample pupusas, yucca frita and other Salvadoran specialties on the east side. Try the pastel de carne, a half-moon turnover filled with slightly spicy pork, […]
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Guanaquito, a tiny Salvadoran joint in central Phoenix, serves scrumptious homemade dishes that are easy on the wallet. Don’t miss pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and other goodies), served straight off the griddle, or stick-to-your-ribs entr
This family-owned place is doing more to bring Salvadoran treats to the Valley than anyone else. Pupusas — stuffed griddled tortillas — are a must-have, especially revueltas con frijoles, chicharron y queso, with ground pork, beans, and cheese. The all-day menu runs the gamut from traditional Salvadoran breakfasts like scrambled eggs with chorizo, to seafood […]
When you’re tired of Mexican tortilla-based meals like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, mix it up with a specialty from El Salvador called pupusas. Somewhat of a combo between a burrito and a stuffed pita sandwich, the pupusa is made with thick corn masa patties filled with cheese and other flavorful ingredients. Carnivores will enjoy the […]
When you’re tired of Mexican tortilla-based meals like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, mix it up with a specialty from El Salvador called pupusas. Somewhat of a combo between a burrito and a stuffed pita sandwich, the pupusa is made with thick corn masa patties filled with cheese and other flavorful ingredients. Carnivores will enjoy the […]
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Fast-casual north Valley eatery Seydi’s Pupuseria & Grill has Phoenix hooked on El Salvador’s most famous dish: the pupusa. This mother-and-son-operated pupuseria is run by Usulutan, El Salvador-born Seydi Flores and her son Jose Flores. At the straightforward ordering counter, you can choose from 12 pupusas – some with shrimp, some with green peppers, and […]