One of the great things about Hostal Cumbres del Volcan, THE hostel and B&B I recommend for your stay in San Salvador, whether you are a single backpacker, a traveler seeking a nice private room but interaction with others, or a couple or family seeking a private room — is that it is in an upscale neighborhood but there is no shortage of excellent. true local Salvadorian food. (And I do mean at Salvadorian prices.) There is also high-end food on every level, but the true finds are the homes turned restaurant or tienda. As I dig up my photos and my friends’ photos of these places, I will be sharing them here.
This street, behind the hostel is called 87 Avenida Norte. It is also the street that runs along the Plaza Futura and Torre Futura. While the Plaza offeres upscale dining, this street and the small side streets off of it, offer a wealth of great local dining. This is a view of the street as you walk from Paseo General Escalon toward 11 Calle Poniente and the Plaza Futura. The shops are all on your right.
87 Avenida Norte as you walk from Paseo General Escalon toward 11 Calle Poniente & Plaza Futura. The shops are all on your right.
This place made excellent pupusas and the opportunity to sit outside and watch local life. It even offered full protection from the rain.