Salvatoria Kitchen and Bar, Astoria

Salvatoria Kitchen & Bar brings the flavorful and dynamic cuisine of El Salvador to Astoria. Set along a bustling stretch of Broadway, this locally-owned-and-operated neighborhood spot draws an eclectic crowd in search of the city's best pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador. In fact, the Village Voice hails these pupusas as "The holy grail!". These thick, masa cakes get stuffed to savory perfection with the likes of queso con chicharron, frijoles, revuelta, and more. The menu also features another several dozen tantalizing dishes -- everything from a chicken tamale and shrimp ceviche to carne salteada (succulent sauteed flank steak) and a variety of hearty soups, salads, and daily specials. Don't miss out on Tuesday taco deals or the weekend brunch and its fantastic foods and cocktails. Salvatoria's bar is not only a stylish place to hang, but also offers a top-notch slate of cocktails (pisco sours, margaritas, mojitos) and other libations (cold beers, wine, Champagne) that pair perfectly with any of the kitchen's delicious Salvadoran splendors.