Wharf Stall · Fried Whole Fish
Pescaditas Fritas del Muelle
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Vendors at La Libertad's old pier fry the fish whole, head, tail, and all, because regulars insist the cheeks near the head are the tastiest part.
Small whole fish, gutted and fried crisp, sold hot off the griddle at the stalls surrounding La Libertad's historic wooden pier, "El Muelle." They're eaten with lime, salt, and a side of fried yuca.
Why it's made this way: La Libertad's pier is El Salvador's best-known fishing wharf, and the fried-fish stalls that ring it made this the country's default beach-town seafood snack.
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