Private Traditional Pupusa Cooking Class in San Salvador

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2 hours 30 minutes
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2 - 6 guests
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English, Spanish
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Experience the heart of Salvadoran culture with a private pupusa cooking class. Learn tradition, enjoy local stories, and savor authentic flavors in a welcoming and lively setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step into everyday Salvadoran life with this authentic pupusa-making experience. It’s not just a cooking class — it’s a chance to share stories, laugh with locals, and discover the comforting rhythm of Salvadoran culture. With traditional music playing in the background, you’ll prepare and enjoy one of the country’s most beloved dishes in a warm, welcoming setting. This is homemade hospitality at its best.

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Pupusas
A pupusa is a thick corn tortilla from El Salvador, filled with cheese, beans, pork, or loroco, and served with curtido and tomato salsa.

What You Get

All ingredients and cooking materials
One traditional drink (non-alcoholic)
Private transportation
Round-trip transportation from San Salvador area
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Additional meals or snacks not included in the class
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Get a true taste of El Salvador by learning how to make the country’s most iconic dish: the pupusa. In this fun and hands-on cooking class, a friendly local host will show you how to prepare pupusas—the stuffed corn tortillas loved across the country. You’ll shape the dough and fill it with traditional ingredients like cheese, beans, chicharrón (seasoned pork), or loroco, a local edible flower. As the pupusas cook on the griddle, enjoy the sounds of local Salvadoran music and relax in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Then sit down to enjoy your creations, served with curtido (pickled cabbage) and homemade tomato salsa. This is more than just a cooking class—it’s a taste of Salvadoran life. Make pupusas with a local in an authentic, home-style setting Try classic fillings like cheese, beans, chicharrón, and loroco Enjoy your meal with traditional sides and drinks Private coooking class for a personal, relaxed experience A great activity for families, foodies, and culture lovers

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Pick-up from San Salvador, Santa Tecla, Antiguo Cuscatlan.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Expérience délicieuse
July 10, 2025
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L'atelier est super chouette, on apprend auprès des meilleurs : les locaux ! Les pupusas sont LE truc à goûter au cours du séjour mais les faire soi-même c'est encore mieux (c'est drôle aussi) 🤤 L...read more

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Fun, authentic, and delicious!
July 10, 2025
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This pupusa cooking class was such a great experience! Our host was super friendly and made us feel right at home. We learned how to make pupusas from scratch and got to enjoy them fresh off the gr...read more

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals