Is street food safe to eat in El Salvador?

Street food in El Salvador is generally safe to eat and is a huge part of the food culture. Pupuserias (pupusa stands) are the most common street food ??? pupusas are cooked fresh on a hot griddle right in front of you, so they're piping hot and safe. Other safe street foods include elotes locos (grilled corn), yuca frita, and pastelitos. To minimize risk: eat at stalls with high turnover (busy = fresh), choose food that's cooked to order rather than sitting out, watch that the vendor uses clean utensils, and opt for cooked over raw items. Fruit sold pre-cut on the street is fine if you see them cut it fresh. Tap water in San Salvador and major cities is treated and generally safe, but bottled water is recommended in rural areas and on the coast. Ice in restaurants and tourist areas is made from purified water. Most travelers eat street food regularly without issues. If you have a sensitive stomach, ease in gradually during your first few days.