About

Step into El Chalate at Colfax and Uinta and you are immediately immersed in the aromas and flavors of El Salvador. Known as the “Casa of Pupusas”, every meal at El Chalate is prepared with love, reflecting owner Marta Leon’s desire to share the food of her native country with her community.

El Chalate is more than a place to grab a bite - it’s the culmination of Marta’s decades of hard work and sacrifice to support her family through what she knows best: cooking. Most of Marta’s seven children work alongside her, grateful for the life she’s provided them.

An East Colfax staple for over 14 years, El Chalate is the place to be if you’re looking for the most heartfelt Salvadorian meal. Come experience it for yourself.