The experience you're looking for is at Cadejo

Cadejo is a restaurant and El Salvador's pioneer craft brewery, with a place for every plan: beach, mountain, a historic mansion and the brewery where it all began.

Pending: this photo reel stands in for Cadejo's 30 second video. The H1 wording is still to be approved by Juan.

One name, a different plan every time

Cadejo started as El Salvador's first craft brewery. Today each location is built for a different moment, so you pick the plan and we have the place.

Sunday breakfast with familyMontaña, Mansión, Playa and Soyapango, weekends
A day at the coastPlaya in El Sunzal, pools above the ocean
A special dinner for twoMansión, in a historic house in Santa Tecla
The game with friendsSanta Elena, Zona Rosa, Soyapango and Opico
One last beer before you flyTwo locations at the airport

What are you in the mood for today?

Three quick questions and we'll show you the three Cadejos that fit best, with directions.

1 of 3Who are you going with?
2 of 3What sounds good?
3 of 3When?

Our locations

Every Cadejo serves food, our craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks, and families are welcome at all of them.

Pending: each location will get its own page with address, hours, live open or closed status, directions and the full menu. Only Zona Rosa and Santa Elena have confirmed hours so far.

Destinations

Worth the drive. Plan a day around them.

Saltwater pool on the cliff at Cadejo Playa, El Sunzal

Cadejo Playa

El Sunzal, Surf City, km 45.5

On the cliffs of El Sunzal, with a saltwater pool fed by the ocean and a freshwater pool. Stay the night: rooms from $125.

  • Pools
  • Hotel rooms
  • Weekend breakfast
  • Seafood

Cadejo Mansión, the restored historic mansion in Santa Tecla

Cadejo Mansión

Santa Tecla

A restored neoclassical mansion on the hills of Santa Tecla. A must-see stop if you're visiting El Salvador, and a favorite for celebrations.

  • Historic landmark
  • Weekend breakfast
  • Celebrations
  • Vegetarian menu

Aerial view of Cadejo Montaña in Huizúcar

Cadejo Montaña

Huizúcar

A mountain restaurant with a view over El Salvador. Made for family weekends, celebrations and company events.

  • Weekend breakfast
  • Company events
  • Celebrations
  • Comedy nights

Brewing tanks at the Cadejo brewery in Zona Rosa

Cadejo Zona Rosa

The brewery, San Benito, San Salvador

Where Cadejo is brewed. Eat next to the tanks, try every style on tap and join the brewery tour every Thursday at 7 p.m.

  • Brewery tour Thu 7 p.m.
  • Live music
  • Comedy
  • Sports on TV

Cadejo at El Salvador International Airport

Cadejo Aeropuerto

El Salvador International Airport, Gates 2 and 9

Your first or last Salvadoran craft beer. A quick stop or a full meal, depending on your gate.

  • Before your flight
  • Craft beer

Pending: which location is the small one and which has the full menu.

Neighborhood Cadejos

Good food, our beer on tap and something going on most nights.

Friends sharing food and beer at Cadejo Santa Elena

Santa Elena

Plaza Jabes, Blvd. Luis Poma

Our best spot for the big match, plus chess nights, board games, trivia and video game nights.

  • Sports bar
  • Chess
  • Board games
  • Live music

Dining room at Cadejo Soyapango

Soyapango

Soyapango

For families and friends alike. Weekend breakfast, karaoke, live music and the game on TV.

  • Weekend breakfast
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Sports on TV

Cadejo Opico at Pasares, San Juan Opico

Opico

Pasares, San Juan Opico

A night out with friends: karaoke, live music and the match, open seven days a week.

  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Sports on TV

Cadejo Guatemala in Zona 10

Guatemala

Zona 10, Guatemala City, across from Fontabella

A taste of El Salvador in Guatemala City. Friends, beer, comedy and live music.

  • Live music
  • Comedy nights
  • Craft beer

Come hungry

Every Cadejo has its own kitchen and its own menu, from seafood by the ocean to weekend breakfasts in the mountains.

Pending: Cadejo's iconic dishes and their photos, per location.

Seafood and beer facing the ocean at Cadejo Playa
Seafood facing the Pacific, Playa
Food to share at Cadejo Santa Elena
Food to share, Santa Elena
Lunch for two at Cadejo Mansión
Lunch at the Mansión
Friends eating outdoors at Cadejo Montaña
Outdoors at Montaña
Cadejo beer poured from the tap
Straight from the tap

Our beers

Brewed at our brewery in Zona Rosa. Scroll through the house beers, then ask what's seasonal.

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WAPA

Wheat American Pale Ale

Blond, with an intense citrus bitterness.

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Roja

Red Ale

Red, sweet and spiced.

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La Negra

Irish Stout

Creamy and dark, with notes of coffee and chocolate.

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Merabelga

Belgian White Ale

Belgian yeast with orange and spices. Soft and fruity.

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Suegra

India Pale Ale

Strong, sweet and bitter. Sweetly bitter, like the name says.

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Hija de Pooh

Honey Blonde Ale

Brewed with natural honey.

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La Nacional

Craft Lager

Fresh, with hop aroma, solid malt and a white head.

Seasonal and limited

Koloscha, German Kölsch Ale La Jefa, German Hefeweizen Skyhopper, Imperial IPA Oktoberfest Märzen La Calabaza, Pumpkin Ale Lupe Reyes

Pending: which of these are current, and their descriptions. Merch photos for a small "find our merch in store" strip.

Why Cadejo?

In Salvadoran legend, the cadejo is the dog-like spirit that walks beside people at night and looks after them on the way home. It's the name we chose for El Salvador's first craft brewery.

Read the legend and our story

Pending: Juan's text for the history and legend page.

Illustration of the cadejo, a running dog-like spirit

Private events

Birthdays, baby showers, graduations, weddings and company events. Book a private room at selected locations, or bring the Cadejo bar and a Cadejo Sommelier to your venue.

Plan your event on WhatsApp

Pending: events contact name and WhatsApp, and which locations have private rooms.

Dining room ready for an event at Cadejo Mansión

Questions people ask

Is Cadejo a brewery or a restaurant?

Both. Cadejo started in 2012 as El Salvador's first craft brewery. Today every location is a restaurant with its own kitchen, and the newer ones are built for families, celebrations and long meals.

Are all Cadejo locations the same?

No. Playa, Mansión and Montaña are destinations for families, couples and visitors. Zona Rosa is the brewery. Santa Elena, Soyapango, Opico and Guatemala are neighborhood spots with music, games and sports. Each location has its own menu.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Every Cadejo location is family friendly and kids are welcome. Montaña, Mansión, Playa and Soyapango also serve breakfast on weekends.

How do the pools at Cadejo Playa work?

To use the saltwater and freshwater pools, there's a $25 minimum per person, and all of it goes toward your food and drinks. Coming just to eat? No minimum.

Can I stay overnight at Cadejo Playa?

Yes. Cadejo Playa in El Sunzal has rooms from $125 per night.

Can I visit the brewery?

Yes. There's a brewery tour every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Cadejo Zona Rosa, where all our beer is made.

Where can I watch the game?

Santa Elena has the most screens. Zona Rosa, Soyapango and Opico also show the big matches.

Pending: Juan's FAQ list and answers.

Want Cadejo beer at your business?Restaurants, bars and stores: talk to our sales team.

Pending: sales contact name and number.