El Xolo
Category: Restaurant in El Salvador
Location: Zona Rosa, San Salvador
About El Xolo
El Xolo is El Salvador's most celebrated restaurant — ranked on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants and winner of The Best Chef Awards 2025. Located inside the National Museum of Anthropology, Chef Xolo has spent 8+ years researching native Criollo corn, indigenous Mesoamerican ingredients, and ancestral cooking techniques to create dishes that feel like a cultural journey. The "FOLKLORE" tasting menu is a 7-course gastronomic voyage through El Salvador's soul. Reservations required 48 hours in advance.
Phone: +503 7932 2041
Website: https://www.instagram.com/elxolomaiz/
Popular Attractions in El Salvador
- El Tunco Beach – world-class surfing on the Pacific coast
- Santa Ana Volcano – stunning crater lake hike
- Joya de Cerén – UNESCO World Heritage Mayan archaeological site
- Suchitoto – colonial lakeside city with galleries and cafés
- Ruta de las Flores – scenic route through colorful highland towns
- Lake Coatepeque – volcanic crater lake for swimming and boating
- El Boquerón – San Salvador Volcano crater viewpoint
Top Things to Do in El Salvador
- Surf the Pacific coast beaches at El Zonte and Punta Mango
- Visit the Mayan ruins at San Andrés and Tazumal
- Try pupusas, El Salvador's iconic stuffed tortilla dish
- Explore the coffee farms and cloud forests of Apaneca
- Hike to the summit of Santa Ana Volcano for panoramic views
- Discover street art and local cuisine in San Salvador
- Watch sea turtles nest on the coast near El Cuco
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