The most famous pupusería hub in El Salvador. The house specialty: rice pupusas — softer, thinner and with a flavor all their own, different from corn ones. Dozens of pupuserías open from 6am. A mandatory stop on the way to the coast.
"The pupusas in Olocuilta are made with rice, not corn. They've been a must-stop on the route to the coast for decades. By 7am people are already having breakfast. It's impossible to leave without eating at least 4."
How do I get to the Pupusódromo de Olocuilta?
Bus 133 from Terminal Sur or any eastbound bus on the CA-1. By car it's 25 km from San Salvador, about 30 minutes.
How much does a pupusa cost in Olocuilta?
$0.50–1.00 per rice pupusa. The price varies by filling (cheese, beans with cheese, chicharrón, revuelta).
What are the hours of the Pupusódromo de Olocuilta?
6am to 10pm. Liveliest at midday. It's the strategic breakfast stop on the way to Costa del Sol and the east.