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El Xolo, San Salvador, San Salvador

El Xolo

4.7
4.7
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
El Xolo revolves around native corn and local products, drawing on over 8 years of research into the Salvadoran territory. We use ingredients sourced from indigenous communities across different regions of the country, cutting out intermediaries to connect directly with producers and create a direct impact on these communities.

We work in collaboration with various permaculture, biodynamic, and sustainable fishing projects, all in favor of the environment, which play a key role in the communities surrounding these initiatives, dignifying the work of their producers.

We are supported by Claudia Alfaro Moisa, Curator of the National Museum of Anthropology, Dr. David J. Guzmán, archaeologist and museologist.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin American, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 18:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    7932 2041
  • Website
    http://www.elxolomaiz.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gracia Navarro - Alex Herrera
  • Location
    Av. De La Revolucion, San Salvador, San Salvador 00000
  • Area
    Antiguo Cuscatlán
  • Cross Street
    Inside the National Museum of Anthropology David J. Guzmán.<br /><br />
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    In front of the restaurant, you can catch the 30 B bus route, boarding from El Salvador del Mundo. You can also take the 101 B, 101 A, or 42 B, and get off at the EX-CIFCO bus stop on Alameda Manuel Enrique Araujo.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Menú de Degustación

    US$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    FOLKLORE - 2024 El menú Degustación de El Xolo te invita a un viaje gastronómico por El Salvador, donde tradición e innovación se fusionan con historia, cultura, sabor local. Cada creación refleja la historia y el folklore salvadoreño, llevado a una cocina contemporánea con técnicas ancestrales y modernas. Nuestro menú degustación es un sube y baja por lo lindo y maravilloso de nuestro país. El maridaje con vinos y/o cócteles de autor, disponible por un costo adicional, complementa esta vivencia, donde cada bocado te conecta con nuestras raíces y celebra nuestra puesta en escena sobre la nueva cocina salvadoreña. Reservaciones con 48 horas de anticipación, cualquier duda sobre este por redes sociales o WhatsApp
    Menú de Degustación photo

  • Tasting Menu

    US$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    FOLKLORE - 2024 The Tasting Menu of El Xolo invites you on a gastronomic journey through El Salvador, where tradition and innovation merge with history, culture, and local flavor. Each creation reflects the rich tapestry of Salvadoran folklore, elevated to contemporary cuisine through both ancestral and modern techniques. Our tasting menu consists of seven courses, offering a rollercoaster of the beauty and wonders of our country. Pairing with wines and/or signature cocktails, available for an additional cost, enhances this experience, where each bite connects you with our roots and celebrates our presentation of the new Salvadoran cuisine. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. For any inquiries, please contact us for whatsapp
    Tasting Menu photo

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What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Quiet

Loved For

  • San Salvador

    Most Booked

  • San Salvador

    Most Booked

14 Reviews

  1. Tatiana

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is exquisite! We really enjoyed our dinner

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  2. Stephanie

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Uno de los mejores restaurantes en el país. Excelente comida, ambiente, calidad y la atención brindada al cliente. Gracias por todo.

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  3. Pamela

    Panama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, amazing take on salvadoran food!

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  4. charlie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went as a solo dinner and had the tasting menu. I really enjoyed every course, and the attention to detail, from ambiance to plating.

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  5. Jorge

    VIP

    Mexico City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Xolo es uno de mis restaurantes favoritos en El Salvador. La atención del staff es fina y verdaderamente te hacen sentir como en casa. Los alimentos me sorprenden siempre, el sabor explota en el paladar con cada bocado. Recomiendo ampliamente visitarlos y vivir una gran experiencia culinaria.

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  6. Marcela

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recommend it! Everything and everyone was phenomenal. The food definitely 20/10. Congratulations to the chefs. 👏🏼👏🏼

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  7. Irfan

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. As were the drinks. Service was mostly great except some dishes came a bit out order and when we ordered two of the same dish (we were a big group) one came much later than the other. Obviously kitchen was a bit not on top of the planning. One major complaint was the lighting. There were some small spots about our table and one was flickering. There was no dimming option. Either very bright or off. Just made the ambiance a bit odd for a high end place overall. But as stated, food and overall service staff were very good.

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  8. Andrea

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular! El mejor restaurante del Salvador. La comida, el servicio, el ambiente, todo 10/10.

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  9. Daniela

    San Salvador

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Wonderful service and even better food.

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  10. Sol

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best food in El Salvador without a doubt. The food is highly innovative while using local ingredients and playing with the flavors and textures. Drinks are unique and different. The food hall is lively and aptly decorated while the kitchen is open and visible. I watched the head chef tinker and taste a new dish. The innovation while building on the local familiar ingredients is highly reminiscent of the Bogota star chef at El Chato. The total cost for all the dishes plus drinks was under 100pp. Restaurants on this level in NYC are literally 6-8 times as much. Return tickets to San Salvador are cheaper... ;)

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FAQs

El Xolo is rated 4.7 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Xolo

Av. De La Revolucion, San Salvador, San Salvador 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Inside the National Museum of Anthropology David J. Guzmán.<br /><br />
  • Area
    Antiguo Cuscatlán
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 18:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin American, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    In front of the restaurant, you can catch the 30 B bus route, boarding from El Salvador del Mundo. You can also take the 101 B, 101 A, or 42 B, and get off at the EX-CIFCO bus stop on Alameda Manuel Enrique Araujo.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gracia Navarro - Alex Herrera
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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