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El Caracol Cafe: Salvadoran, Honduran and Mexican Food on Victoria Drive
El Caracol Cafe is a small, family-run café at 5190 Victoria Drive in East Vancouver. It serves Salvadoran, Honduran and Mexican street food in a room with a beach theme.
It's a neighbourhood favourite for big, handmade pupusas.
About El Caracol Cafe
Pupusas come with lightly pickled cabbage and carrots to cut the richness.
The café is cash only, so come prepared.
The Menu
How It Works
Start with pupusas, then try the seafood soup.
What to Order
- Pupusa de chicharrón y queso: pork and cheese.
- Pupusa de loroco: with a Salvadoran edible flower.
- Chicken and cheese pupusa: hearty and filling.
- Sopa de mariscos: Salvadoran seafood soup.
Dietary Needs
Pupusas are made with corn masa, so they are naturally wheat-free. Ask about lard and cross-contamination if you have restrictions.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Cozy, no-frills and family-run.
- Best for: pupusas and Central American comfort food
- Price: budget
- Format: lunch and dinner
- Good to know: cash only
Location: Victoria-Fraserview (East Vancouver), Vancouver
El Caracol Cafe is at 5190 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC.
Hours of Operation
Check current hours before you go.
Reservations
- Walk in.
Price Range
El Caracol is affordable.
Contact Information
- Address: 5190 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 1C9
- Neighbourhood: Victoria-Fraserview (East Vancouver), Vancouver
- Cuisine: Salvadoran
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does El Caracol serve?
Salvadoran, Honduran and Mexican food.
Is it cash only?
Yes.
What should I order?
Pupusas and sopa de mariscos.
Where is it?
5190 Victoria Drive.
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