La Gastroteca — Restaurant in San Salvador

Second visit, yet first review.

Long review ahead:

Let me start this off by saying, you can complain about the prices all you want, but you get what you pay for. In this very rare case, in El Salvador, you are basically paying for excellence. We visited on a Chef's Table night (the chef is amazing not only with the food but with customer interaction) Being that it was our second visit we knew what to expect, amazing food, amazing service, and yes, high prices. There are a few other restaurants in this country that do what this one does. Some may make similar dishes, but not at the level achieved at this restaurant. The staff is the kind that goes above and beyond for your every need, the chef visited our table with each course and before and after the menu was served. Multiple times. The restaurant is small which provides for personal interaction with the wait staff and in this case the chef. After reading some of the reviews, most of the complaints refer to the prices. This restaurant is definitely not for everyone. But don't let that stop you from checking and attempting to visit. It's not a once a month kind of thing, but it's very special.

If you are staying at the hotels in the area and have some extra money to spend on a higher class meal. Definitely pay them a visit. Overall a 10 out of 10.

Chef, continue the amazing work. Hats off to you...

From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted with warm smiles and a genuine sense of hospitality. The staff's attention to customer service was truly impeccable, making us feel like valued guests throughout our entire dining experience.

The food was simply divine! Each vegetarian dish we ordered exceeded our expectations, leaving our taste buds dancing with delight. The chefs' culinary skills were evident in every bite, showcasing a perfect balance of flavors and creative presentations.

The ambience of the restaurant was equally delightful. The elegant decor, soothing lighting, and comfortable seating created a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

In conclusion, our experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. The warm welcome, impeccable customer service, and delectable food made for an unforgettable dining experience. We highly recommend this establishment to anyone craving a culinary adventure accompanied by...

another great dining experience in El Salvador, beyond our expectations, a small restaurant which I found on OpenTable everyone was extremely helpful and friendly even that we didn’t speak Spanish. Even the chef came out and couldn’t have been nicer helping us understand the menu, which I must say was exceptional. I had the salmon which was delicious, the potatoes, delicious seafood pasta, outstanding nice quality of seafood, the fillet was excellent, the pear salad was delicious and the tuna tartar was also excellent and the wine was Argentina and delicious service was impeccable. In fact, even after the dinner, the chef sent us a complementary piece of the most delicious orange cake with olive oil, one of my favorites. this is a restaurant if you’re in El Salvador, lucky for us we were in the area where we could walk. It’s definitely worth your effort...