Alo Nuestro

Description:

• It's so good, they don't even need to advertise. For almost 10 years, this midsize restaurant has built a quiet, word-of-mouth following as one of the best restaurants in the packed Zona Rosa section of town. What draws the crowds is that Alo Nuestro fuses the best of San Salvador's international dining options into a single restaurant that uses local ingredients. The result is such tasty dishes as crispy sea bass sautéed in asparagus, mushrooms, and sweet corn with a light soy ginger sauce. Another treat is the garlic-spinach stuffed sautéed chicken breast with a blue cheese wine sauce and squash. Unique weekly specials such as sautéed tilapia over loroco crepes with basil sauce keep things fresh. The interior is small but spacious, with ample space between the tables, and there's a large romantically lit outdoor deck with a view of the nearby mountains. The restaurant is also surprisingly affordable, with most entrees costing under $20 (£10).

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010