El Jardín de Celeste — Restaurant in Departamento de Ahuachapán

This is more than a place to go for delicious cuisine and coffee—it’s an experience in El Salvadorian hospitality!||Our gracious server, Manuel, made us feel welcome in the tranquility of our spot in the garden. We ordered the best tasting cortados made from roasted coffee grown on the farm. Once we saw the menu, we stayed for lunch. ||After devouring hearty bowls of tortilla and black bean soup, we savoured separate servings of coconut and banana flan. ||Once we started what we thought would be a short walk in the garden, pathways led us to a spread of 10 cabins each with luxurious touches and rustic charm. We also discovered a hidden chapel and banquet hall in a private and leafy setting. ||If you fall in love with the diversity of plants, trees and blossoms found throughout the extensive gardens, be sure to wander into the nursery. It has thousands of potted plants available for purchase. At the entrance to the restaurant, you will also find a gift store with coffee, preserves and many other items to bring...

I don't give many places five stars but this restaurant was absolutely incredible. The cool climate on any given day because it's so high in the mountains is perfect for a meal. The meat here I would argue is better than Pampa? Grilled to perfection.

They have some unique beers here also that are quite tasty. The IPA was delicious.

I tried the " 4 pepper steak " that came with fresh cooked vegetables, a big potato and a salad and some peppercorn sauce. It was melt-in-your-mouth good ( the meat )!

The service is also absolutely incredible suggesting some really good meals inside dishes to try. Also, very knowledgeable about the drink serve too, which helps if you're unsure of what to get.

They also had some really interesting art and jewelry makers that are local that go to places like Columbia and Guatemala to collect stones and rocks to craft. Some really interesting custom jewelry. Some of the things are gorgeous.

You have to come here if you're...

In A Nutshell:

-El Jardin de Celeste is a great place to eat some good BBQ. -You'll also get to walk around the property to enjoy the sounds of birds and to take photos of all the beautiful flowers and plants. -Parking was easy and you'll get help from the security guards to help park. -This place is located right off the highway covered by trees. -You'll smell the sweet smell of BBQ smoke as you walk around and it just makes you want to sit down and order some food. -My wife and I ordered the mixto meat dish, which consisted of grilled shrimp, chicken, beef and pork. -You get some Salvadorean style tortillas, which are small and thick so you can put your meat inside. -Order a craft beer to wash it all down.

Overall, the service here was one of the best I've experienced during my travel to El Salvador. Highly...