Description
El Chalate is a Salvadorian and Mexican restaurant at 8119 E Colfax Ave in Denver, near Colfax and Uinta. It calls itself Denver's "Casa of Pupusas," and the menu leans on Salvadorian dishes such as pupusas served with curtido and tomato sauce, fried yuca, fried plantains, tamales, and sopa de pollo.
Mexican plates fill out the menu too, including smothered burritos, enchiladas, tacos al pastor, and chile rellenos, along with aguas frescas like horchata and tamarindo. The restaurant is run by owner Marta Leon, with most of her seven children working alongside her, and it has been on East Colfax for over 14 years.
Overview
Known for
- Pupusas with curtido
- Yuca frita
- Plátanos fritos
- Sopa de pollo
- Smothered burritos
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Latin American
- Location
- 8119 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
- Hours today
- 9:00 am – 7:00 pm · Closed now All hours
- Phone
- (303) 333-0818
- Services
- Not listed yet
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