Over in Moorefield, West Virginia, there is a real, authentic pupuseria.

What is a pupuseria? It's where pupusas are sold! What are pupusas? Well, let's turn to Wikipedia:


"A pupusa is a thick flatbread from El Salvador made with cornmeal or rice flour, similar to the Venezuelan and Colombian arepa. It is usually stuffed with one or more ingredients. These may include cheese, chicharrón, squash, or refried beans."

Pupuseria Emerita serves up authentic Salvadorian and Honduran food. Everything is made fresh and from scratch right in Moorefield.




And I had to try some of these pupusas.

On the day I went, they had five different kinds. I ordered shrimp & cheese, pork & cheese, and one that had a plant, similar to cactus.



These are like savory little fluffy pancakes with a filling inside.

And they were served with a marinara-esque sauce and a vinegar slaw that was the perfect citrus accent for a heavy dish. Delicious.