Politics and Pupusas: Shifting government policy takes toll on local Salvadoran restaurants

Photo by Salvador Espinoza
Armando, the owner of El Izalco in Woodside, worked in restaurant kitchens while dreaming of opening a Salvadoran restaurant.
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Memories on the wall of Rincón Salvadoreño.
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Astrid Portillo, the owner of Salvatoria, is the daughter of Margarita, who opened Mi Pequeño El Salvador.
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Pupusas on the grill at El Izalco.
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Elena, owner of Rincón Salvadoreño.
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Pots on the stove at Mi Pequeno El Salvador.
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Pupusas being formed.