El Harlequin
Restaurante El Harlequín
A Salvadoran restaurant on the north side of the old town, with views over Lake Suchitlán and its local specialty, gallo en chicha.
Located at 3a Avenida Norte 26 in the old town, a few minutes' walk from the central plaza. The open-air seating overlooks Lake Suchitlán, and reviews often praise the views and atmosphere. Besides Salvadoran dishes, the menu includes meat, seafood, pasta and burgers. Regulars most often recommend the town's signature gallo en chicha (chicken slow-simmered in fermented corn drink, chicha), and pupusas and fresh fish are also available. There is sometimes live music, alcohol is served, and reservations are accepted; on weekends it's worth calling ahead. Google rating about 4.7 (over 300 reviews), and it ranks near the top of TripAdvisor's listings for Suchitoto. Mid-range prices.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 12:00-22:00, closed Mondays (per Google Business listing)
Nearby sights
- Suchitoto
- Iglesia Santa Lucía
- Indigo Dyeing Workshops of Suchitoto
- Centro Arte para la Paz
- Los Tercios Waterfall
- Lake Suchitlán
- Ciudad Vieja
- Guazapa Volcano