Acajutla

One of Edmonton’s strengths is that it has welcomed so many immigrants that have added their own flavours to the community. Acajutla is a Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant with an incredible story. Dora fled El Salvador for Mexico in the 80s as did so many other Salvadorans during the civil war. She arrived in Edmonton and opened her first restaurant in 1989 and has been a fixture in Queen Mary Park for 20 years. It’s a warm, cozy spot that invites diners to walk around to look at the artwork and newspaper clippings. For a taste of El Salvador you can’t go wrong with the pupusas. Often described as a flat bread, these stuffed tortillas are made with cornmeal and filled with bean, cheese, shredded pork or a combination of all three. Don’t skip the pickled cabbage known as curtido and the salsa roja, which is a medium heat hot sauce.