A Taste of El Salvador

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1565 Patton Ave Ste D
Asheville, NC 28806
+1 (828) 255-0666
https://www.tasteofelsalvador.com

A Taste of El Salvador is a cozy restaurant located in Asheville, North Carolina, that offers a vibrant taste of traditional Salvadoran cuisine. Founded in 2015 by Owner Chef Canduchita Molina, the establishment focuses on lovingly crafting dishes that celebrate the flavors of El Salvador, from pupusas and tamales to carne asada and tender pork chicharrones.

With a mission to bring the essence of El Salvador to the Blue Ridge Mountains, A Taste of El Salvador aims to provide an authentic culinary experience that reflects the rich heritage of its home country. The restaurant is dedicated to serving big flavors in a welcoming atmosphere, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike.

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4.5125 reviews
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Alicia W.
8/11/2025

Every time I am in the Asheville area I have to stop here for the yucca frites with fried pork belly and crema. I can't even describe how perfectly crispy, crunchy, and fatty this dish is. The...

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John B.
8/13/2024

One has to look for pupusas in Asheville, but I found some on the west side of town. They were out of some items-notably the dessert empanadas-but the menu here did have a decent range of marked...

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Ana Z.
6/29/2025

Usually the pupusas are delicious, juicy and made how they are suppose to be but last time I ordered 5 of them and went to pick them up I noticed 3 things. And I noticed after I already drove...

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Stephen W.
6/9/2025

Worst meal ever at this restaurant. I ordered the Salvadoran version of fajitas. Meat was unchewable and inedible. Fries were super salty. No ice for the lukewarm cantelope juice. I quit trying...

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Allison M.
2/4/2023

First of all, always incredibly thrilled to have a authentic, local, hole in the wall place like this in town. I definitely want to come back to try more and support it. As others have said, the...

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