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Pupuser\u00edas around town serve pupusas for \u20ac0.50 to \u20ac1 each, and comedores do set lunches for \u20ac3 to \u20ac5.\r\n\r\nTry yuca frita with chicharr\u00f3n, and local coffee from the slopes around the volcano.\r\n\r\nMany restaurants add a 10 per cent tip to the bill, so check before adding more.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Pupusas | \u20ac0.50\u20131 each\r\nSet lunch | \u20ac3\u20135\r\nYuca frita | With chicharr\u00f3n\r\nCoffee | From the volcano slopes","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Santa Ana","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Santa Ana is quiet at night. 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