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El Xolo, San Salvador, San Salvador

El Xolo

4.6
4.6
10 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Healthy
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, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Quiet

Loved For

  • San Salvador

    Most Booked

  • San Salvador

    Most Booked

10 Reviews

  1. Jorge

    Mexico City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 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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  2. Marcela

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 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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  3. Irfan

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 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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  4. Andrea

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 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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  5. Daniela

    San Salvador

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

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

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  6. Sol

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Es un restaurante muy acogedor , con temática mesoamericana , los platillos riquísimos , degustamos platillos salvadoreños pero diferentes. Que los hace singular y únicos . Me encantó . Y la atención es excelente

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  8. Elba

    San Salvador

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    me encanto el ambiente, el nivel de volumen de la música, la calidad en la preparación de los platos y la relevancia en los sabores típicos que resaltan de manera glamorosa en los platillos. Excelente!!!

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  9. Maria Jose

    Guatemala

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No vale lo que cuesta. El servicio súper malo. Habíamos reservado para 9 personas pero como la mesa era de 14 sillas nos dijeron al inicio que en caso llegaran más personas las iban a sentar en nuestra misma mesa, lo cual nos pareció indignante pues nuestra reservación era para una celebración privada en familia… la mesera que nos atendió no tenía buena actitud, parecía que nos estaba juzgando por la cantidad de platos que pedimos en un inicio. Para el tipo de restaurante “exclusivo” que dicen que es, la comida no es wow, con suerte llega a normal. El menú no tiene nada de especial y no tiene mucha variedad. La música parecía que estábamos en un bar o chupadero y no en un restaurante exclusivo. No cuentan con el mismo tipo de vajilla para todos los comensales, lo cual pareciera que no están preparados para recibir una cantidad de gente tan grande. Definitivamente no lo recomendaría ni volvería a ir.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 pobre un platillo de degustación asombroso 💜

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FAQs

El Xolo is rated 4.6 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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 />
  • Neighbourhood
    Antiguo Cuscatlán
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, 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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