El Centro Americano

 

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El Centro Americano rests on 155 SW 107^th Ave. It is a hidden jewel I came across thanks to a Salvadorian friend who, thankfully, decided to share it with me. For breakfast, El Centro Americano serves a variety of plates. The desayuno especial, which includes a six-ounce piece of meat or chicken to go with the eggs and beans, is a pretty good option. As appetizers, El Centro Americano serves the famous Salvadorian pupusas as one of their options. You can also go with the chicharrones, small, fried pieces of pork.  

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For lunch and dinner, some of my usual orders include the pan con bistec, or steak sandwich; the parrillada, a mix of various meat cuts, pork and chicken; and the chuletas de cerdo, or pork chop. The pan con bistec is a favorite of mine. The meat is very flavorful, although sometimes a little tough, and it comes with lettuce and substantial amounts of mayonnaise. The parrillada is a good plate for a good price. It brings a reasonable amount of food—almost enough for two—and it’s not even the larger one, the parrillada para dos. The meat does not necessarily hold the best flavor around, but for its reasonable price I find it satisfies you well enough. This restaurant also houses Regia, a Salvadorian beer recognized for its larger volume—approximately 20 ounces more than the usual 12-ounce beers.