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PULGARCITO (CHIUSO DAL 20 DICEMBRE AL 5 GENNAIO)

PULGARCITO

With the best selection of authentic flavors where you can feel a hug from El Salvador, you can taste our traditional and most popular dish. TABLE SERVICE €1.00 PER PERSON, PRICE MAY VARY ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER NEEDS BEFORE ORDERING, INFORM THE WAITER IF YOU HAVE ANY INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES

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PUPUSA

artisanal corn flatbread, cooked on the grill at the moment, filled with cheese and many wonderful ingredients

MIXED
REVUELTA
Beans, pork, and cheese
A thick handmade corn tortilla, typical of El Salvador. This 'revuelta' filling combines beans, pork, and melted cheese for a rich and savory flavor.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
BEANS WITH CHEESE
FRIJOL CON QUESO
Beans and cheese
A classic Salvadoran pupusa stuffed with fried black beans and cheese. A creamy and comforting vegetarian combination.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
CHICHARRON WITH CHEESE
CHICHARRON CON QUESO
Pork and cheese
Corn tortilla stuffed with ground pork cracklings (chicharron) and melted cheese. Intense flavor and soft texture.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE
ZUCCHINA CON QUESO
Zucchini and cheese
A delicate version of the pupusa with a filling of chopped zucchini and cheese. Light and stringy taste.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
JALAPEÑO WITH CHEESE
JALAPEÑO CON QUESO
Jalapeño and cheese
For those who love spicy food, this pupusa combines melted cheese with the vibrant touch of jalapeño peppers.
€3 ≈ $3.00
CHICKEN WITH CHEESE
POLLO CON QUESO
Chicken and cheese
Stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese. A delicate flavor appreciated by everyone.
€3 ≈ $3.00
LOROCO WITH CHEESE
LOROCO CON QUESO
Loroco and cheese
Loroco is an edible flower typical of Central America with a unique flavor, similar to asparagus or hazelnut. Here it is paired with cheese.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
GARLIC WITH CHEESE
AJO CON QUESO
Garlic and cheese
A very aromatic pupusa stuffed with garlic and melted cheese.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
CHEESE
QUESO
Cheese
Simple and delicious, stuffed only with abundant melted cheese.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
SALAMI WITH CHEESE
SALAMI CON QUESO
Spicy salami and cheese
A fusion version with spicy salami and cheese, similar to pizza flavor but in a corn tortilla.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
CHICHARRON AND BEANS
CHICHARRON Y FRIJOL
Pork and beans
Hearty combination of ground pork and beans, without cheese.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
ZUCCHINI (VEGAN)
ZUCCHINA (VEGANA)
Zucchini
Vegan option stuffed only with seasoned zucchini.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
BEANS (VEGAN)
FRIJOL (VEGANA)
Beans
Vegan option stuffed with black bean cream.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
PORK CRACKLINGS
CHICHARRON
Pork cracklings
Stuffed exclusively with chicharron (seasoned and cooked pork), for those who love the taste of meat.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
PUPUSA LOCA
Zucchini, beans, jalapeño, pork, and cheese
A 'crazy' and very rich pupusa with all the ingredients: zucchini, beans, spicy jalapeño, pork, and cheese. Large and filling.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Main Courses

GRILLED MEAT
CARNE A LA PLANCHA
130g beef, casamiento, salad, chimol, guacamole, chimichurri, corn tortilla
Single dish with grilled beef. Accompanied by rice and mixed beans (casamiento), fresh sauces like chimol and guacamole, and tortillas.
€10 ≈ $12.00
GRILLED CHICKEN
POLLO A LA PLANCHA
130 g chicken, casamiento, salad, chimol, guacamole, chimichurri, corn tortilla
Grilled chicken breast served as a complete dish. Includes typical sides like rice and beans, fresh salad, and Salvadoran sauces.
€10 ≈ $12.00
RIBS IN TAMARIND SAUCE
COSTILLAS EN SALSA DE TAMARINDO
Pork ribs in tamarind sauce, french fries
Pork ribs glazed in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce. Served with crispy fries.
€12 ≈ $14.00
CHICHARRONES WITH FRIED TORTILLA
CHICHARRONES CON TORTILLA FRITA
Fried bacon with fried tortilla (Wednesday and Thursday only)
Crispy fried pork belly, served with fried corn tortillas. A rich and savory snack available on limited days.
€8 ≈ $9.00
CHICKEN PASTRIES
PASTELITOS DE POLLO
corn pockets, stuffed with Chicken, potatoes, carrots and green beans (3 fried pieces)
Fried corn dough pockets filled with chicken and mixed vegetables. Golden outside and soft inside.
€6 ≈ $7.00
MEAT PASTRIES
PASTELITOS DE CARNE
corn pockets, stuffed with beef, potatoes, carrots and green beans (3 fried pieces)
Fried corn dough pockets filled with savory ground beef and diced vegetables.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TAMAL PISQUE
Corn flour pockets, filled with cooked beans in a banana leaf
Steamed corn dough wrapped in banana leaf, with a black bean filling. Soft and moist texture.
€4 ≈ $5.00
CHICKEN TAMALE
TAMAL DE GALLINA
Corn flour pockets, filled with chicken, green beans, potatoes, and a chicken broth sauce, cooked in a banana leaf
Traditional steamed dish in a banana leaf. The corn dough encloses pieces of chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00

THE CLASSICS

BEEF BURRITOS
BURRITOS MANZO
Beef, casamiento, cheese, chimol, sautéed vegetables, cream, guacamole
Large flour tortilla rolled and stuffed with beef, rice, beans, cheese, and various sauces.
€8 ≈ $9.00
VEGETARIAN BURRITOS
BURRITOS VEGETARIANO
casamiento, cheese, sautéed vegetables, chimol, cream, guacamole
Meat-free version of the burrito, rich with rice, beans, sautéed vegetables, and fresh guacamole.
€8 ≈ $9.00
CHILI BURRITOS
BURRITOS CHILI
Chili, casamiento, cheese, chimol, cream, guacamole
Burrito stuffed with spicy meat chili, accompanied by rice, beans, and creamy sauces.
€8 ≈ $9.00
PASTOR BURRITOS
BURRITOS PASTOR
Marinated pork, casamiento, cheese, chimol, sautéed vegetables, cream, guacamole
Burrito with marinated 'pastor' style pork, spiced and flavorful, with classic sides inside.
€8 ≈ $9.00
PASTOR TACOS
TACOS PASTOR
2 tacos with our homemade corn tortilla, pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime
Soft corn tacos with spiced pork and a sweet touch of pineapple. Served with cilantro and onion.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
BEEF TACOS
TACOS MANZO
2 tacos with our homemade corn tortilla, beef, chimol, guacamole
Artisanal tacos with beef and seasoned with fresh chimol sauce and guacamole.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
VEGETARIAN TACOS
TACOS VEGETARIANO
2 tacos with our homemade corn tortilla, vegetables, chimol, guacamole, cheese
Vegetarian tacos with mixed vegetables, cheese, and fresh sauces on a corn tortilla.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
NACHOS WITH CHILI
NACHOS CON CHILI
Chimol, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeño, chili
Crispy corn chips covered with meat chili, cheese, spicy jalapeños, and sauces.
€8 ≈ $9.00
NACHOS WITH GUACAMOLE
NACHOS CON GUACAMOLE
Guacamole
Portion of nachos served simply with abundant fresh guacamole.
€6 ≈ $7.00
NACHOS FRESON
Bean cream, cream, curtido, guacamole
Nachos seasoned with bean cream, fermented cabbage salad (curtido), and creamy sauces.
€7 ≈ $8.00

TO AVOID GETTING STUCK

NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

NATURAL WATER 0.5L
ACQUA NATURALE 0.5L
Bottled natural water.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
SPARKLING WATER 0.5L
ACQUA FRIZZANTE 0.5L
Bottled sparkling water.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
COCA COLA 33 CL
Classic carbonated beverage.
€3 ≈ $3.00
COCA COLA ZERO 33 CL
Sugar-free carbonated beverage.
€3 ≈ $3.00
GRAPE FANTA
FANTA UVA
Grape-flavored carbonated drink.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
TAMARIND
TAMARINDO
NATURAL TAMARIND JUICE WITH A SOUR AND SWEET FLAVOR
Refreshing drink made with tamarind pulp. It has a characteristic sweet and sour flavor and a dark color.
€4~ ≈ $5.00
HORCHATA
DRINK BASED ON RICE, CINNAMON, PEANUTS AND CLOVES
Sweet and milky drink typical of El Salvador, made with rice, spices like cinnamon and cloves, and peanuts. Should be served cold.
€4~ ≈ $5.00

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

CORONA 33CL
Light Mexican beer, often served with a slice of lime.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
PERONI 33CL
Classic Italian lager beer.
€3 ≈ $3.00
MESSINA 33 CL
Sicilian Italian beer.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
MICHELADA DE TAMARINDO 50 CL
BEER, TAMARIND, TAMARIND JAM, TAJIN, SALT AND LIME
Beer-based cocktail seasoned with tamarind, spicy spices (tajin), salt, and lime. Complex flavor: salty, sour, spicy, and sweet.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TEQUILA SHOT
Shot glass of Mexican agave distillate.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TAMARIND LIQUOR SHOT
LICOR DE TAMARINDO SHOT
Tamarind flavored liqueur.
€4 ≈ $5.00

HOT DRINKS

COFFEE FROM THE POT
CAFE DE OLLA
Traditional coffee prepared in an earthenware pot, flavored with cinnamon and panela (raw cane sugar).
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
SALVADOREAN CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLATE SALVADORENO
Hot chocolate prepared according to Salvadoran tradition, often spiced and rich.
€4 ≈ $5.00

STILL ROOM FOR DESSERT

MILK EMPANADAS
EMPANADAS DE LECHE
3 pieces of plantain stuffed with cream
Fried pastries made with ripe plantain dough and filled with sweet cream. Soft and sugary.
€6 ≈ $7.00
BEAN EMPANADAS
EMPANADAS DE FRIJOL
3 pieces of plantain stuffed with beans
Fried plantain pastries stuffed with sweet bean cream. A traditional contrast of flavors.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TRES LECHES
Slice of cake, with 3 types of milk and strawberry
Sponge cake soaked in three types of milk (condensed, evaporated, and cream). Very moist, sweet, and fresh.
€6 ≈ $7.00
CASSAVA FRITTERS
NUEGADOS DE YUCA
3 pieces of cassava with panela syrup
Fried cassava fritters (yuca) served with a sweet syrup made from raw cane sugar (panela).
€6 ≈ $7.00

EXTRAS

FRIED TORTILLA
TORTILLA FRITA
Fried corn tortilla.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
PUPUSA SAUCE
SALSA DE PUPUSAS
Light tomato sauce typical for accompanying pupusas.
€2 ≈ $2.00
RICE
ARROZ
Portion of rice.
€5 ≈ $6.00
CHIMOL
Fresh salad of tomato, onion, and cilantro, similar to pico de gallo.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
LIME
Lime wedges.
€1 ≈ $1.00
GUACAMOLE
Creamy avocado-based sauce.
€4 ≈ $5.00
TORTILLA
Soft corn tortilla.
€0.50 ≈ $1.00
CURTIDO
Slightly spicy fermented cabbage salad, a traditional side for pupusas.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
JALAPEÑO
Spicy peppers.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
SPICY SAUCE
SALSA PICANTE
Spicy sauce.
€2 ≈ $2.00
FRENCH FRIES
PAPAS FRITAS
French fries.
€5 ≈ $6.00
ICE
HIELO
Extra ice.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00

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