Tucked in the heart of East Boston, the menu at Topacio Restaurant on 120 Meridian St is a bold celebration of Salvadoran and Central American comfort cuisine, reimagined with both authenticity and flair. At the forefront is their iconic Pupusas, handcrafted with thick corn masa and generously filled with combinations like cheese and loroco, chicharrón, or beans and cheese—each offering a hearty bite that’s crisp outside and delightfully gooey inside.
A standout in the appetizers is the Yuca Frita con Chicharrón, perfectly golden cassava fries paired with savory, crispy pork chunks, balanced by a fresh tomato salsa and curtido. Seafood lovers will appreciate the deeply flavorful Mojarra Frita, a whole fried tilapia seasoned to perfection, served with rice and salad—a rustic yet refined plate that speaks volumes. Another coastal highlight is the Camarones a la Plancha, where grilled shrimp come sizzling with garlic and citrus hints, served over a bed of rice with sautéed vegetables.
For a satisfying classic, the Pollo Guisado—chicken stewed in rich tomato and pepper sauce—is comfort food at its finest, with every bite steeped in homestyle flavor. Meanwhile, the Carne Asada delivers a smokier profile with grilled marinated beef, served with rice, beans, and handmade tortillas that are as warm and soft as they are fresh.
The menu also caters to hearty breakfast lovers with the traditional Desayuno Salvadoreño, combining fried plantains, eggs, beans, sour cream, and cheese into a morning feast that’s rich yet balanced. On the sweeter side, the Empanadas de Leche make for a delightful finish—mashed plantains filled with milk custard, lightly fried, and dusted with sugar.
Each dish feels like a tribute to time-honored recipes, executed with a pride that resonates in every detail. The Topacio menu doesn’t just feed—it narrates the flavors of tradition with a passion that’s hard to ignore.