El Salvador Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Salvador Restaurant, a vibrant gem nestled in San Francisco’s Mission District. This women-owned establishment specializes in authentic Salvadoran cuisine, offering a delightful fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Central America.

The menu highlights include:

  • Savory Seafood Dishes: Fresh ingredients combined with traditional recipes create a mouthwatering seafood experience.
  • Colorful Salads: These vibrant salads are bursting with freshness, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

El Salvador Restaurant is not just about the food; it’s a community hub. With options for delivery, takeout, and catering, it’s convenient for groups and families alike. You can enjoy good food in a casual atmosphere complete with outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.

Next time you crave a taste of El Salvador, don’t miss out on this welcoming spot. Each dish tells a story, and I couldn’t resist savoring every bite!

Regional Dishes Platos Tipicos

Empanada De Frijol

Traditional Salvadorean empanada made of plantain filled with refried beans. Empanada Salvadorena de platano relleno de frijol.

$5.00

Platanos Fritos Con Crema

Fried plantains with sour cream.

$9.00

Platanos Fritos Completos

Fried plantains served with a side of refried beans, sour cream, cheese, and two tortillas. Platanos fritos con frijol, crema, queso, y dos tortillas.

$14.00

Atole De Elote

Traditional Salvadorean sweet maiz beverage served hot

$5.00

Platanos Fritos Solos

Plain fried plantains. No sides.

$8.00

Yuca Frita Con Chicharron

Fried cassava served with a mixed salad of chopped cabbage, tomatoes, radish, and lemon juice topped with fried pork rinds.

$14.00

Yuca Sancochada Con Chicharron

Steamed cassava served with a mixed salad of chopped cabbage, tomatoes, radish, and lemon juice topped with fried pork rinds.

$14.00

Empanada De Leche

Traditional Salvadorean empanada made of plantain filled with milk custard. Empanada Salvadorena de platano relleno de leche.

$5.00

Platanos Fritos Con Frijoles

Fried plantains with refried beans.

$9.00

Ensalada De Pollo

Iceberg lettuce tossed with carrots, raddish, tomatoes, and Italian dressing, with grilled chicken.

$15.00

Ensalada Sola

Iceberg lettuce tossed with radish, tomatoes, carrots, and Italian dressing.

$10.00

Ensalada De Camaron

Iceberg lettuce tossed with carrots, raddish, tomatoes, and Italian dressing, served with grilled shrimp.

$15.00

Salads Ensaladas

Beef Carnes

Bistec Encebollado

Steak cooked in onions.

$18.95

Carne Desilada

Shredded steak cooked with eggs, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes.

$18.95

Carne Guisada

Beef, carrots, and potatoes stewed in tomato sauce.

$18.95

Carne Empanizada

Breaded steak.

$18.95

Carne Asada

Grilled steak with pico de gallo.

$18.95

Higado Encebollado

Liver cooked in onions.

$18.95

Fajitas De Carne

Beef fajitas with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

$18.95

Salpicon

Chopped cold beef, mint, radish, and onions.

$18.75

Bistec Salvadoreno

Traditional Salvadorean steak cooked in tomato sauce and onions.

$18.95

Apple Juice Jugo De Manzana

$2.00

Mandarin Jarrito Mandarina

$3.50

Tamarindo

$4.00

Coca Cola Can

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$2.00

Lime Jarrito Limon

$3.50

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

$2.00

Pineapple Jarrito Pina

$3.50

Pepsi

The bold, refreshing, robust cola

$2.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$2.00

Coffee Cafe

$2.95

Hot Chocolate Chocolate Caliente

$5.00

Horchata

$4.00

Coca Cola Bottle

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$3.00

Melon

$4.00

BebidasBeverages

Pupusas

Queso Y Loroco

Two cheese and loroco pupusas. Loroco is a native edible Salvadorean flower bud.

$9.00

Queso Y Zucchini Calabaza

Two cheese and zucchini pupusas.

$9.00

Revueltas De Chicharron Y Queso

Two pork and cheese pupusas.

$9.00

Frijol Y Queso

Two beans and cheese pupusas.

$9.00

Any Two Pupusas Of ChoiceDos Pupusas De Cualquier Sabor

$9.00

Dos Pupusas De Cualquier Sabor Con Arroz Y Frijoles

Any two Pupusas of choice with a side of rice and beans.

$14.95

Solo Queso

Two plain cheese pupusas.

$9.00

Revueltas Con Frijol

Two pork, cheese, and beans pupusas.

$9.50

Queso Y Jalapeno

Two cheese and jalapeno pupusas.

$9.00

Fajitas De Pollo

Chicken fajitas with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

$18.75

Pollo Empanizado

Breaded chicken cutlet.

$18.75

Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas.

$18.75

Chicken Pollo

SoupsSopas

Sopa De Pollo

Traditional Salvadorean chicken soup with vegetables.

$17.75

Sopa De Pata

Traditional Salvadorean style soup of cows feet and vegetables.

$18.95

Sopa De Res Con Arroz Frito

Traditional Salvadorean beef soup with vegetables and a side of rice.

$18.75

Sopa De Gallina India

Traditional Salvadorean hen soup. Grilled hen served on the side with rice and a salad Italian dressing.

$19.00

Sopa De Camarones Estilo Salvadoreno

Traditional Salvadorean shrimp soup. Poached egg in soup.

$18.75

Sopa De Pescado

Traditional Salvadorean fish soup. Poached egg in soup.

$18.00

Camarones Al Ajo

Shrimp grilled with garlic.

$19.00

Camarones A La Plancha

Grilled shrimp.

$19.00

Camarones Rancheros

Shrimp cooked in ranchera sauce.

$19.00

Pescado Frito

Fried tilapia fish.

$19.00

Filete Empanizado

Breaded fish fillet.

$19.00

Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp.

$19.00

Seafood Mariscos