Huevos Rancheros
Casamiento, queso, crema, plátano. / Rice & beans, cheese, cream & plantain.
Carne Deshilada Con Huevos Como Desayuno / . Shredded Meat With Egg As A Breakfast
Arroz, ensalada y frijoles. / Rice, salad & beans.
Huevos Revueltos / . Scrambled Eggs
Casamiento, queso, crema, plátano. / Rice & beans, cheese, cream & plantain.
Huevos Con Chorizo / . Eggs With Chorizo
Casamiento, queso, crema, plátano. / Rice & beans, cheese, cream & plantain.
Huevos Con Loroco / . Eggs With Loroco
Eggs with loroco, a Central American herb. Choice of tortillas or bread.
Huevos Con Jamón / . Eggs With Ham
Eggs with ham. Choice of tortillas or bread.
Ejotes Con Huevos / Beans With Eggs
Green beans with eggs. Choice of tortillas or bread.
Plátanos Con Crema Y Frijoles / Plantains With Cream And Beans
Sweet plantains with cream and beans. Choice of tortillas or bread.
Empanadas De Plátano / Plantain Empanadas
Poleada o frijoles. / Poleada or beans.
Gallina India / Indian Hen
Tender hen pieces in a rich broth with potatoes and fresh herbs, accompanied by rice, tortillas, and a side salad with radishes and lime.
Res / Beef
Tender beef chunks, corn, plantains, carrots, and potatoes in a rich broth.
Pata / Foot
Tender beef foot pieces simmered with vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Served with a side of soft, warm tortillas.
Mariscada / Seafood
Creamy seafood soup, options available: only cream, only egg, or with everything.
Frijoles/Beans
Tender beef chunks, hearty beans, zucchini slices, and corn in a rich broth. Served with a side of soft tortillas.
Pescado / Fish
Hearty fish soup. Optional: cream, egg, or both.
Salpicón
Arroz, ensalada y frijoles. / Rice, salad & beans.
Carne Deshilada Con Huevo / . Shredded Meat With Egg
Arroz, ensalada y frijoles. / Rice, salad & beans.
Carne Asada / . Grilled Steak
Arroz y ensalada. / Served with rice & salad.
Churrasco / . Skirt Steak
Casamiento y chorizo asado. / Rice with beans & chorizo.
Chile Relleno
Queso o carne, arroz y ensalada. / Cheese or meat, rice and salad.
Pollo Encebollado / . Chicken With Onions
Arroz, ensalada y frijoles. / Rice, salad & beans.
Bistec Encebollado / . Steak With Onions
Arroz, ensalada y frijoles. / Rice, salad & beans.
Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia
Arroz y ensalada. / Rice & salad.
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo / Shrimp In Garlic Sauce
Arroz, ensalada y frijoles. / Rice, beans & salad.
Mar Y Tierra / Land & Sea
Arroz, ensalada, carne asada y camarones. / Rice, salad, steak & shrimp.
Mojarra Loca / Loca Tilapia
Arroz, frijoles, ensalada, camarones al gusto (a la plancha o al ajo). / Rice, beans, salad, shrimp to taste (grilled or garlic).
Cielo Mar Y Tierra / Heaven, Sea And Land
Grilled shrimp, beef, and chicken served with rice, beans, fresh salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes, accompanied by lime wedges and tortillas.
Pasteles
Pollo o carne. / Chicken or meat.
Riguas Con Queso / Tender Corn Tortillas With Cheese
Tender corn tortillas filled with cheese, typically served as a traditional Salvadorian snack.
Atole De Elote / Corn Atole
Nuegados Con Miel / Nuegados With Honey
Fried yucca dumplings typically coated with a sweet honey sauce.
Yuca Frita / Fried Cassava
Curtido, salsa y chicharrones. / Curtido, sauce and fried pork rinds.
Yuca Con Todo / Cassava With Everything
Crispy cassava topped with shredded cabbage, pickled vegetables, tender pork chunks, and small fried fish, garnished with fresh cucumber, radish, and lime.
Empanadas De Plátano / Plantain Empanadas
Poleada o frijoles. / Poleada or beans.
Yuca Frita Con Chicharron / Fried Yuca With Fried Pork Skin
Crispy yuca topped with seasoned fried pork skin, garnished with fresh cabbage slaw, sliced radishes, cucumbers, and tomatoes, served with lime wedges.
Pan Con Pollo
Tender shredded chicken, fresh cucumber, radish, and tomato slices, served in a soft roll with a side of savory sauce.
Loroco Con Queso / Loroco & Cheese
Loroco flower buds with cheese. Choice of corn or rice masa.
Revueltas / Mixed
Cerdo, queso y frijoles. / Pork, cheese & bean.
Chicharrón Con Queso / Fried Pork Rind & Cheese
Handmade corn tortilla filled with fried pork rinds and cheese.
Frijol Con Queso / Bean & Cheese
Corn tortilla filled with beans and cheese.
Ayote & Queso / Squash & Cheese
Handmade thick tortilla filled with squash and cheese.
Cameron Con Queso / Shrimp & Cheese
Shrimp and cheese in a handmade corn tortilla.
Pollo Con Queso / Chicken & Cheese
Thick handmade tortilla filled with chicken and cheese.
Jalapeño Con Queso/ Jalapeño & Cheese
Dough, cheese, and jalapeño.
Tamarindo / Tamarind
Horchata / Rice Drink
Rice-based drink made with cinnamon and sugar. Choice of small or large.
Ensalada De Frutas / Fruit Salad
Ensalada de frutas: Mixed seasonal fruits. Size options: small, large.
Cebada / Cebada
Cebada: A traditional Latin-American barley-based beverage, typically sweetened and flavored with spices like cinnamon.
Maracuyá / Passion Fruit
Natural juice made from passion fruit pulp, typically sweetened with sugar and mixed with water or milk.
Coca-Cola / Coke
Coca-Cola, choice of can or bottle.
Fanta
Choices of Fanta soda: can or bottle.
Cola Champan
Sweet, amber-colored soda with vanilla notes. Choice of can or bottle.
Agua Mineral
Botella. / Bottle.
Chocolate Con Leche
Botella. / Bottle.
Jugo De Naranja / Orange Juice
Citrusy refreshment in every sip.
Leche Con Banana / Banana With Milk
Banana blended with milk. Typically includes a touch of vanilla and a hint of sweetness.
Leche Con Fresa / Strawberry With Milk
Strawberries blended with milk, creating a smooth and creamy fruit smoothie.
Tamal De Pollo
Tamal filled with chicken, potatoes, and olives, wrapped in banana leaves.
Tamal De Puerco
Tamal stuffed with pork, potatoes, and olives.
Tortilla
Handmade tortilla made of corn flour.
Crema
Typically includes sour cream as a side.
Orden De Arroz
White rice, typically served as a side order.
Chorizo
Spicy Spanish sausage, perfect for a bold, flavorful addition to any dish.
Pan
Bread: A simple Latin-American bread, often used as a side or for dipping.
Cuajada
Fresh cheese ball, commonly enjoyed as a traditional Latin American extra.
Salpicon Solo
Chopped broiled beef typically includes cilantro, onions, and lime.
Carne Asada Sola
Grilled beef, typically served alone without accompaniments.
Mojarra Sola
Fried whole tilapia, typically served without additional sides or toppings.
Pollo Asado Solo
Grilled chicken typically marinated in citrus and spices, served without sides.
Chile Relleno Solo
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, coated in egg batter, and fried, then topped with tomato sauce.
Casamiento
Rice mixed with beans, often pan-fried together.
Aguacate
Chile Asado
Grilled chili pepper typically includes a hint of lime and onions.
Orden Chicharron Solo
Fried pork rind portion.
Tortillas Fritas
Fried tortillas typically served as a crispy side, commonly enjoyed with various Latin-American meals.
Cebollinos Extra
Extra cebollinos: Additional portion of fresh green onions.
Huevo
Typically includes "queso de mano," cabbage, potato sticks, ketchup, and tartar sauce.
Nestled in the heart of Jiquilisco, Restaurante Bahia De Jiquilisco offers a vibrant menu that’s a true reflection of the rich flavors of El Salvador. As I sit down to explore the diverse offerings, I can’t help but admire how each dish perfectly combines traditional recipes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
For breakfast, you can indulge in the hearty Huevos Rancheros, where fried eggs are topped with a rich, tangy tomato sauce, or the Carne Deshilada Con Huevos, a delightful pairing of tender shredded beef with eggs. If you prefer something lighter, the Huevos Revueltos (scrambled eggs) or Huevos Con Chorizo (eggs with savory chorizo) offer a satisfying start to the day. For a more unique twist, try the Huevos Con Loroco, where eggs are combined with the vibrant, earthy flavor of Loroco, a Salvadoran herb.
The soup selection is equally enticing, especially the Gallina India (Indian Hen), a traditional chicken soup brimming with robust flavors, or the Mariscada, a seafood medley that offers a fresh taste of the ocean. For those who prefer something meatier, the Res (beef) and Pata (foot) soups are rich and comforting.
At lunch, the Carne Asada (grilled steak) and Churrasco (skirt steak) shine with their smoky, tender cuts, while the Salpicón, a fresh meat salad, offers a refreshing balance of textures. The Chile Relleno, a stuffed pepper filled with savory goodness, is also a must-try.
Seafood lovers are in for a treat with dishes like the crispy Mojarra Frita (fried tilapia) or the garlicky Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (shrimp in garlic sauce). For a more indulgent experience, the Mar Y Tierra (Land & Sea) and Mojarra Loca (crazy tilapia) provide a mouthwatering blend of land and sea flavors.
No meal is complete without a taste of Salvadoran snacks like the crispy Pasteles, soft Riguas Con Queso (corn tortillas with cheese), and the sweet Nuegados Con Miel (fried dough with honey).
To wash it all down, the refreshing Tamarindo drink or a creamy Horchata (rice drink) perfectly complements the meal. Whether you're savoring a traditional dish or trying something new, Restaurante Bahia De Jiquilisco promises a flavorful journey into the heart of Salvadoran cuisine.