Salvadoran staples with Mexican flair fill the menu at Don Julio’s Rincon Latin and Pupusas, a fusion restaurant on Southwest Boulevard. Tropical burritos and pupusas are popular choices here, and Carlos, the owner, gets each of his recipes from his grandmother, who works alongside him most days.

This low-key cafe is the go-to spot for Salvadorian snacks and hearty rice and bean dishes. Many guests enjoy the carnitas tacos and pupusas, and they say the curtido is always crisp and tangy. Patrons come here for the casual experience, and they stay to enjoy good weather on Don Julio's humble front patio. Visitors say the bright colored wall murals, patio chairs, and tables recreate the ambiance of being in El Salvador.

Stop in for pupusa combos and horchata between 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday, but hurry! This Latin bistro stops making pupusas at 8 p.m.

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