It comes as a surprise to many that Idaho isn’t all beef burgers and potatoes. Our state is home to a wide variety of cuisines – though sometimes they do take some searching to find! For instance, this gem of a restaurant in Caldwell is where you’ll find authentic Salvadoran food. Located inside of a small shack-like building in a quiet neighborhood, this restaurant is bringing a taste of El Salvador to southwest Idaho! Check it out:

It’s always a good day to try something new! You can do so by visiting the locally-owned restaurant Pupusas A&J’s for a taste of El Salvador right here in Idaho.

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Located in a small building in a Caldwell neighborhood, this local restaurant keeps it authentic with Salvadoran dishes like fried plantains, banana leaf-wrapped tamales, and their namesake item - pupusas!

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If you’ve never had a pupusa before, well, you’re in for a treat. Pupusas are a Salvadoran specialty consisting of a thick griddle cake made from corn masa flour. The corn cakes are stuffed with meat, cheese, refried beans, or a combination of all.

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After just one bite, you’ll quickly see why it was declared the national dish of El Salvador. These things are seriously delicious! Pupusas are typically eaten by hand and are accompanied by curtido (cabbage slaw) and salsa.

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Each pupusa is just a few bucks, so you can easily order an entire plate of different flavor combinations. Revuelta is one of the most popular pupusas and it combines cheese, beans, and fried pork.

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Pupusas may be the star at this little Salvadoran eatery but you’ll want to be sure to try the restaurant’s other iconic dishes. Salvadoran breakfast, fried plantains, tamales, soup, fried yuca - there’s so much your appetite is bound to love.

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Fresh, authentic, and absolutely delicious Salvadoran food awaits. Do your taste buds a favor and plan a visit to Pupusas A&J’s in Caldwell! Visit their Facebook page to see the menu and learn more.

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Have you been to this Salvadoran restaurant in Idaho? It just goes to show that our state is home to all types of great cuisines. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Address: pupusas A&J’s restaurant, 320 N Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA