Central American Restaurants NOT MEXICAN

**AJE** · 08-11-2007, 09:37 AM

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El Salvadorian Restaurants

From tacos to tostados, tamales to tortilla chips, many of us enjoy the spicy, lingering flavor of Mexican food. But sometimes it's easy to get in a Mexican culinary rut. We can forget that there are also other cuisines from countries south of our border.

Take El Salvador, for instance, the cuisine of El Salvador is similar to that of its Central American neighbors. Salvadoran food, however, is far more than a carbon copy of Mexican food partners.

There is a strong reliance on indigenous foods like corn, beans, squash and tomatoes. And the influence of Mayan culture on common dishes is quite strong, mixed in with contributions from the Spanish kitchen. But this tiny country on the Pacific coast has made a unique and rich contribution to the region's cuisine that is out of proportion to its small size.

Go to a Salvadoran restaurant, savor some pupusas (corn tortillas with a fried pork and cheese filling) and pastelitos de carne (little beef pies), along with the spicy marinated cabbage that is usually served with them, and you can add a whole new dimension to your taste bud's experiences.

To go along with your Salvadoran meal, you can order one of their refrescos naturales (natural fruit drinks) or, for a less sweet taste, sip on a Salvadoran Pilsner beer. There are other typical foods from El Salvador, like chilate, nuegados, yucca, atol de elote, tamales (from pork, chicken, beef) and shuco.

PUPUSAS: The typical foods in El Salvador is probably one of the best food anyone can taste! The food that most identifies Salvadorean people are "pupusas". There are different kinds of pupusas: cheese, bean, shrimp, revueltas (made of cheese, beans and chicharon), ayote, etc. Pupusas originated a long time ago. They were created by the Pipiles, the native Indians from El Salvador.

El Salvador Restaurant
2316 S. 6th St.
Milwaukee,WI 53215
(414) 383-2039
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday

POSTED IN REGARDS TO MY TWIN'S FRIEND DANIEL OF SAN SALVADOR!

Outside of Wisconsin

El Salvador Restaurante
4125 S Archer Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 579-0405
http://centerstagechicago.com/restau...-salvador.html

El Salvador Del Mundo Restaurant
2901 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
ph: 515-244-5224
fax: 515-288-0535
http://delmundorestaurant.com/

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-11-2007, 10:02 AM

mmmmm I have ate here before. Good food!!
Carol

**AJE** · 08-11-2007, 10:06 AM

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**AJE** · 08-12-2007, 10:51 AM

Palmito Costa Rican Cuisine
3605 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-3087

Quote:

Exquisite food! Take it from a Costa Rican. Now this is the Costa Rican cuisine that was long overdue in Chicago. A definitive 'must' experience.

The food is absolutely delectible and the prices make it even yummier! What's even better, the place is BYOB. For flavorful food and a great time at an even better price, this is the place.

The food is fresh, flavorful and pretty. The place is small and busy. So far I've seen the place completely full, but no waiting. Did I mention a very friendly atmosphere? Try their ceviche of the day appetizer! (one was salmon with mango and red onions) or I also sugget the 'Tres Gallos'. It is a delightful variety of three popular Costa Rican dishes in one. For grilled meats: crispy-crusted pork loin comes in a plateful of peppery, finger-licking white bean sauce. ~Patron Review

**AJE** · 08-12-2007, 11:06 AM

Cuban Island
3446 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-9922

Now you can enjoy your Cuban fare while basking in a gorgeous atmosphere. Cuban Island serves up all of Havana's classics, and the decor matches the cuisine in calibur. Cubans rich culinary history reflects from the influences of Native American, Spanish, African, Chinese and French immigrations. They also have their recipes built around the staples of rice and beans, pork, chicken, fried or broiled root vegetables: often flavored with onions, garlic tomatoes and spices.

Rancho Luna Cuban Cuisine
3357 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago
(773) 509-9332

This casual Latin eatery features a rotating lunch menu with a different selection of entrees daily. Each entree is served with white rice, black beans or a bean and rice combination for less than most fast food spots. Dinner specialties include the pollo Rancho Luna (grilled chicken marinated in lime juice, garlic and spices), and the lechon asado (roasted pork with rice, beans and garlic yuca). The guava and cream cheese pastry, and Cuban-style flan are a few of the dessert choices. Sangria, mojitos and pina coladas are customer favorites, and a variety of non-alcoholic Cuban beverages like guarapo, a refreshing drink made with sugar cane juice, are also available.

El Rinconcito Cuban
3238 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-4440

Cafe 28
1800 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-1726
www.cafe28.org

Sabor a Cuba
1833 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-6859
www.saboracubachicago.com

Cafe Bolero
2252 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-9000
www.cafebolero.net

Cafe Laguardia
2111 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 862-5996
www.cafelaguardia.com

**AJE** · 08-12-2007, 12:08 PM

El Farol
1401 West Washington St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-1899

Quimera Cocian Boricua
625-631 W. National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Outside of Wisconsin Location:

"El Paseo Boricua"
FUN FACT: Little Puerto Rico is actually the second largest settlement of PR outside of the Island itself the first being in New York. The geographical neighborhoods include Lincoln Park, West Town, and Humboldt Park.

http://www.hispaniconline.com/magazi...3/may/Cultura/

BARE WITH ME THERE ARE A FEW LISTINGS :wink:

Borinquen Lounge
3811 N. Western
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 442-8001

Borinquen Restaurant
1720 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-6038

Borinquen Restaurant
3020 N. Central St.
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 662-8540

Borinquen Restaurant
3614 W Division Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-9472

Cafe Colao
2638 W. Division Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)276-1780

Cafe Central
1437 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6776

Cousin's Grill
4612 A W. Diversey
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 205-7619

COCO
2723 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 732-6685

Diana's Restaurant
1000 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-9218

El Arpa
3446 W. Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773)588-9922

Elba's Latin Cafe
6102 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 889-8557

El Jibaro
1432 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)489-2558

El Vigia
3612 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 2525-1799

Ibis
2509 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-4433

La Bomba
3221 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 394-0106

La Bruquena
2726 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-2915

La Cocina Criolla
2418 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-7377

La Isla Pequena
3910 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 235-1264

LA Palma Puerto Rican Restaurant Inc
1340 North Homan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 862-0886

Papa Cache Sabroso
2517 W. Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)862-8313

Ponce Restaurant
4312 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773)486-3148

Rinconcito Sabroso
1304 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)227-3030

Rumba
351 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, Il 60610