Are there good vegetarian and vegan options in El Salvador?

Vegetarian and vegan dining in El Salvador has improved significantly, especially in tourist areas and San Salvador. Traditional Salvadoran cuisine offers several naturally vegetarian options: pupusas de queso or pupusas de frijol con queso, casamiento (rice and beans), platanos fritos con crema, yuca frita, and various atoles (corn-based drinks). In San Salvador, dedicated vegetarian restaurants like Kalpataru and Loving Hut serve fully plant-based menus. Many modern restaurants in Zona Rosa and Santa Tecla offer vegetarian sections on their menus. On the coast, restaurants in El Tunco, El Zonte, and El Sunzal cater to international travelers and usually have veggie options ??? think smoothie bowls, grain bowls, and fresh salads. However, in smaller towns and traditional comedores, vegetarian options may be limited to beans, rice, and cheese. The phrase "soy vegetariano/a, sin carne por favor" (I'm vegetarian, no meat please) is understood in tourist areas. Vegan cheese and plant milk are available in San Salvador supermarkets.