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San Salvador Central Market — Attraction in San Salvador

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San Salvador Central Market
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Nearby attractions
National Palace of El Salvador
Avenida Cuscatlan, San Salvador, El Salvador
Captain Gerardo Barrios Plaza
San Salvador, El Salvador
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
2a Calle Oriente, San Salvador, El Salvador
Basilica Sagrado Corazon
C. Arce 810, San Salvador, El Salvador
Liberty Plaza
4a Calle Poniente, San Salvador, El Salvador
Morazan Plaza
MRX5+PV7, 1a Calle Pte. 4427, San Salvador, El Salvador
National Theater of San Salvador
Calle Delgado &, 2a Avenida Sur, San Salvador, El Salvador
Museo y Biblioteca "Luis Alfaro Durán"
2a Calle Oriente 225, San Salvador, El Salvador
Iglesia El Rosario
6a Avenida Sur & 4, San Salvador, El Salvador
University Museum of Anthropology
C. Arce &, 17 Avenida Nte., San Salvador, El Salvador
Nearby restaurants
Sopa de Patas Margoth
Edificio 7, Mercado Central, San Salvador, El Salvador
Pollo Bonanza
C. Arce 525, San Salvador, El Salvador
Restaurante Shi Fam
entre y Rubén Darío, 9a Avenida Sur, San Salvador, El Salvador
Panes Mama Mary
MRV4+2PH, San Salvador, El Salvador
Pollo Campero
Calle Ruben Dario &, 7 Avenida Sur, San Salvador, El Salvador
Tortas Mexicanas DELYARCE
Calle Arce 13 Avenida Sur #121 San Salvador Condominios Arcada Arce, Calle Arce Edificio 138 San Salvador CP, 1101, El Salvador
Basilico Italian Bistro
4 Calle Ote., San Salvador, El Salvador
Moris Rooftop
y, 4to Nivel, 2a Avenida Sur Edificio Veiga, San Salvador, El Salvador
Restaurante Sabita
MRX2+HWV, San Salvador, El Salvador
Restaurante Sabita 2
2a Calle Pte. 1136, San Salvador, El Salvador
Nearby hotels
Hostal La Portada
no. 2326,, 5a Calle Poniente 8, San Salvador, El Salvador
Hotel Abrego
3 Avenida Norte 110, San Salvador, El Salvador
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
Edificio fenix, 2a Avenida Sur, San Salvador, El Salvador
Lorenzo Hotel
Estamos justo frente a la, Embajada De Guatemala, 15 Avenida Nte. 130, San Salvador, El Salvador
Hospedaje Las Violetas 1
13 Avenida Nte. 231, San Salvador, El Salvador
Hotel Real Centro
norte hoy, 2da avenida 332, San Salvador, El Salvador
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro Historico
3a Calle Poniente 1023, San Salvador, El Salvador
Hotel Pasadena 2
3a Calle Poniente 1037, San Salvador CP 1101, El Salvador
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
PQ2X+VX7, 3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal, San Salvador, El Salvador
Hotel Piedra Dorada
2da Av. Norte, 5ta Calle Poniente y, Alameda Juan Pablo II 412, San Salvador, El Salvador
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San Salvador Central Market

7a Avenida Sur final, San Salvador, El Salvador
4.1(3.8K)
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attractions: National Palace of El Salvador, Captain Gerardo Barrios Plaza, Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, Basilica Sagrado Corazon, Liberty Plaza, Morazan Plaza, National Theater of San Salvador, Museo y Biblioteca "Luis Alfaro Durán", Iglesia El Rosario, University Museum of Anthropology, restaurants: Sopa de Patas Margoth, Pollo Bonanza, Restaurante Shi Fam, Panes Mama Mary, Pollo Campero, Tortas Mexicanas DELYARCE, Basilico Italian Bistro, Moris Rooftop, Restaurante Sabita, Restaurante Sabita 2
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Nearby attractions of San Salvador Central Market

National Palace of El Salvador

Captain Gerardo Barrios Plaza

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador

Basilica Sagrado Corazon

Liberty Plaza

Morazan Plaza

National Theater of San Salvador

Museo y Biblioteca "Luis Alfaro Durán"

Iglesia El Rosario

University Museum of Anthropology

National Palace of El Salvador

National Palace of El Salvador

4.8

(859)

Open 24 hours
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Captain Gerardo Barrios Plaza

Captain Gerardo Barrios Plaza

4.6

(1.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador

4.7

(2.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Basilica Sagrado Corazon

Basilica Sagrado Corazon

4.7

(626)

Closed
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Things to do nearby

Cafe Cursor San Salvador
Cafe Cursor San Salvador
Sat, Dec 13 • 9:00 PM
La Biblioteca Café SV, Tercera planta, Presidente Plaza, Av. De La Revolucion, San Salvador, El Salvador
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Nearby restaurants of San Salvador Central Market

Sopa de Patas Margoth

Pollo Bonanza

Restaurante Shi Fam

Panes Mama Mary

Pollo Campero

Tortas Mexicanas DELYARCE

Basilico Italian Bistro

Moris Rooftop

Restaurante Sabita

Restaurante Sabita 2

Sopa de Patas Margoth

Sopa de Patas Margoth

4.4

(12)

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Pollo Bonanza

Pollo Bonanza

4.4

(1.9K)

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Restaurante Shi Fam

Restaurante Shi Fam

4.4

(343)

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Panes Mama Mary

Panes Mama Mary

4.6

(177)

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Review of Mercado Central, El Salvador During our recent visit to the Mercado Central in El Salvador, we found ourselves in a vibrant yet challenging environment that offered a unique glimpse into local life. Despite its reputation as one of the more dangerous areas in the world just a few years ago, we were determined to explore this market and experience its offerings. As we drove through the bustling market, we were greeted by an array of fruits, vegetables, and traditional Salvadoran foods. However, the atmosphere was marked by a strong odor of spoiled food, mingled with various other scents that can only be described as overwhelming. Despite this, we persevered and were met with the warmth of the local vendors. Upon arriving at the parking garage, we encountered a particularly strong smell of sewage, but this did not deter us from engaging with the locals. One vendor, who had been selling her products at the market for 22 years, expressed her gratitude for being able to operate without interference from gangs—a testament to the resilience of the community. After browsing the stalls, our hunger led us to the second floor, where we stumbled upon a small, unassuming eatery run by Maria and Pablo. Here, we indulged in a delicious bowl of pork feet and chicken soup. The pork soup was rich and flavorful, packed with tender meat, soft potatoes, and cassava, creating a delightful balance of light sweetness and savory saltiness from the bone broth. The unique spices added an unexpected twist that we had never experienced before. The chicken soup was equally impressive, with grilled chicken that elevated the dish with a smoky flavor. Overall, I would rate Mercado Central a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The food was exceptional, with a similar rating for the people—who were friendly and welcoming despite the market's rough edges. The area itself, however, earns a 3 out of 5 due to the less-than-pleasant odors and the overall environment. Nevertheless, if you're looking for an authentic market experience where locals shop for affordable food, this is the place to go. Just be prepared for the sensory overload that comes with it!
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Review of Mercado Central, El Salvador During our recent visit to the Mercado Central in El Salvador, we found ourselves in a vibrant yet challenging environment that offered a unique glimpse into local life. Despite its reputation as one of the more dangerous areas in the world just a few years ago, we were determined to explore this market and experience its offerings. As we drove through the bustling market, we were greeted by an array of fruits, vegetables, and traditional Salvadoran foods. However, the atmosphere was marked by a strong odor of spoiled food, mingled with various other scents that can only be described as overwhelming. Despite this, we persevered and were met with the warmth of the local vendors. Upon arriving at the parking garage, we encountered a particularly strong smell of sewage, but this did not deter us from engaging with the locals. One vendor, who had been selling her products at the market for 22 years, expressed her gratitude for being able to operate without interference from gangs—a testament to the resilience of the community. After browsing the stalls, our hunger led us to the second floor, where we stumbled upon a small, unassuming eatery run by Maria and Pablo. Here, we indulged in a delicious bowl of pork feet and chicken soup. The pork soup was rich and flavorful, packed with tender meat, soft potatoes, and cassava, creating a delightful balance of light sweetness and savory saltiness from the bone broth. The unique spices added an unexpected twist that we had never experienced before. The chicken soup was equally impressive, with grilled chicken that elevated the dish with a smoky flavor. Overall, I would rate Mercado Central a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The food was exceptional, with a similar rating for the people—who were friendly and welcoming despite the market's rough edges. The area itself, however, earns a 3 out of 5 due to the less-than-pleasant odors and the overall environment. Nevertheless, if you're looking for an authentic market experience where locals shop for affordable food, this is the place to go. Just be prepared for the sensory overload that comes with it!
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Review of Mercado Central, El Salvador

During our recent visit to the Mercado Central in El Salvador, we found ourselves in a vibrant yet challenging environment that offered a unique glimpse into local life. Despite its reputation as one of the more dangerous areas in the world just a few years ago, we were determined to explore this market and experience its offerings.

As we drove through the bustling market, we were greeted by an array of fruits, vegetables, and traditional Salvadoran foods. However, the atmosphere was marked by a strong odor of spoiled food, mingled with various other scents that can only be described as overwhelming. Despite this, we persevered and were met with the warmth of the local vendors.

Upon arriving at the parking garage, we encountered a particularly strong smell of sewage, but this did not deter us from engaging with the locals. One vendor, who had been selling her products at the market for 22 years, expressed her gratitude for being able to operate without interference from gangs—a testament to the resilience of the community.

After browsing the stalls, our hunger led us to the second floor, where we stumbled upon a small, unassuming eatery run by Maria and Pablo. Here, we indulged in a delicious bowl of pork feet and chicken soup. The pork soup was rich and flavorful, packed with tender meat, soft potatoes, and cassava, creating a delightful balance of light sweetness and savory saltiness from the bone broth. The unique spices added an unexpected twist that we had never experienced before. The chicken soup was equally impressive, with grilled chicken that elevated the dish with a smoky flavor.

Overall, I would rate Mercado Central a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The food was exceptional, with a similar rating for the people—who were friendly and welcoming despite the market's rough edges. The area itself, however, earns a 3 out of 5 due to the less-than-pleasant odors and the overall environment. Nevertheless, if you're looking for an authentic market experience where locals shop for affordable food, this is the place to go. Just be prepared for the sensory overload that...

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2y

Mercado Central tiene una variedad de frutas y verduras frescas, a precio más económico que los supermercados del país, también se encuentra gran variedad de alimentos propios de nuestra cultura salvadoreña, puedes encontrar diversidad de ellos entre moras, espinacas, chipilines, papelillo, alcapate, chiles morrones, pacayas, berenjenas, lima de chicha, pescados de diferentes tamaños te los pesan y te sacan la lonja de ellos robalo, boca colorada, pez lenguado o plano, encuentra pescado bagre para sopa, (Se escoge cual desea y el vendedor los descamación y los limpia sacando las viseras) ya los dejan listos para lavar en casa y cocinar, también hay mucha ave como la gallina india viva y si la deseas aliñada también las venden así y muchas clases de pescado seco, para rellenos, mariscos encuentras almejas, camarones de diferentes tamaños precios accesibles, jutes son caracoles de río, cangrejo de río, cangrejos tihuacal, punche, cangrejo azul, ajalin encontrarás en este mercado hoja de huerta mecates para elaborar tamales, entre granos todos los existentes hay puestos específicos que ves los sacos de arroz blanca tan nuevo, y limpio que en las bolsas abiertas ves los abejorros melodear sobre los grandes, frijoles nuevos, maíz, frijoles secos rojos, de Castilla, y hasta segovianos, frijoles frescos frijoles de seda, Castilla, chilipucas, blancas, rosas, rojas y pintadas, alberjas, entre frutas que no se consiguen en cualquier mercado zapotes, nísperos, paternas en las temporadas, petos, zunganos, pitahaya, caña de seda, gran unas gran variedad entre lácteos encontrarás queso artesanal, queso cuajada, queso con chile, queso con loroco, crema pura, crema mantequilla, requesón tierno y simple, queso de marco sus precios rondan entre $4 y $5.50 el marco si gusta la mitad o pedazos de él se los venden envuelto en hoja de huerta y sostenido en un plato desechable embolsado, si pasa por las áreas de cocina hay pupuserias a quien más barato le ofrezca pupusas, y por lo regular tortillerías le venden desde 0.25 hasta la cantidad que usted desee comprar, me llama la atención como hay ciertas tortillerías que tienen una bandeja con pequeñas bolsas con casamiento, frijoles rojos cocinados, arroz blanco, precios de 0.50 centavos, huevo duros unidad 0.25 centavos, carne oriada o salada a la plancha, chorizos. Chocolatería se encuentra en uno de los parqueos chocolate recién molido el cacao con canela, es un delicioso aroma, encuentra chocolate caliente y le venden lo que usted desee un molde por $1 o 3 moldes por $2.50, 8 moldes de chocolate por $5, Es sumamente extenso... La variedad de cosas que ofrece entre ropa de disfraces para niños hay de todo el que usted busca, vestidos trajes típicos, sandalias y zapatos artesanales, arreglos florales, encuentra ferreterías, librerías , y ventas de artículos plásticos al detalle y por mayoreo. Lo único que este mercado no tiene un orden específico donde encontrar cada cosa adentro de mercado si hay locales por productos que ofrece, pero en sus alrededores afuera de la construcción hay infinidad de vendedores ofreciendo sus productos y se puede encontrar vendedores de platanos, a la par de queso o pescado, acá se encuentra vendedores ofreciendo productos y usted camina y va denotando que acá si no hay un orden más bien usted avanza y ve variedad de lo que...

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5.0
13w

You can find anything here, from fresh fish, all meats, clothes, food, cheese, cream beans, fruit, pharmaceuticals etc…. Please go inside outside by the alleys, I love this place and always come here when I visit El Salvador. Also please don’t stay in one place look and ask around for the best price . Good luck yall have fun. Oh and parking is between 50 cents to 1$ per hour it all depends if you want to park in the shade under the...

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