From a press release:
“El Tamarindo, Washington D.C.’s legendary Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant, marks National Pupusa Day Sunday, November 10th with an all-day celebration and some exciting new additions to this year’s festivities.
El Tamarindo has partnered with Colada Shop, a beloved Latin concept known for its vibrant Cuban flavors and coffee, to offer guests unique, Cuban-inspired pupusas. This specialty pupusa will showcase a fusion of flavors from both El Salvador and Cuba and will be available at El Tamarindo and on Uber Eats from November 3-November 10. A portion of proceeds from the chef-inspired pupusa will benefit KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) to provide free attorneys to represent unaccompanied children in their immigration proceedings through partnerships with law firms, corporations, law schools, and bar associations. KIND has provided legal representation to more than 15,000 children in the United States.
“Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is honored to be chosen by the longstanding and beloved DC treasure El Tamarindo to be a recipient of support from its annual National Pupusa Day celebration,” said Crystal D. Fleming, Esq., KIND Managing Director, Washington D.C.
“El Tamarindo has been a beacon of support for many in the DC community just as KIND strives to be for unaccompanied children in the District and beyond. We are thrilled to be part of a day of celebration that unites the community for food and fun.”
For the third consecutive year, El Tamarindo is partnering with the The Hope Center for Wellness on National Pupusa Day for a winter items drive. The event will gather new and gently used winter coats, along with other essential winter items in all sizes (i.e. gloves, scarves, hats, hand warmers, etc.), for newly arrived immigrants. During the event, the Hope Center for Wellness will host engaging art-based wellness activities, along with other fun, interactive experiences for all attendees.
A new addition to National Pupusa Day is an industry night celebration. The not-so-family-friendly event takes place the evening of November 10 and is hosted by MVP Productions. During the industry night portion of the day, which begins at 8 PM and goes until late night, El Tamarindo will debut a fall cocktail menu with drinks featuring Cihuatan Rum, another export from El Salvador.
In the week leading up to National Pupusa Day, El Tamarindo offers two pupusa making workshops. On November 6, guests can make pupusas and practice their Spanish with the help of the Prompt App. On November 7, the pupusa making workshop includes making a cocktail from the restaurant’s new fall menu. Tickets for each can be purchased on Eventbrite.
National Pupusa Day at El Tamarindo begins at 10 AM with a free dance workout class with Karina Francesca, a certified Vixen Workout instructor. At 11AM, more activities begin including a pupusa making workshop, face painting, and other family friendly fun, as well as food and drink specials, DJs, and live performances.
“We look forward to National Pupusa Day every year,” says Ana Reyes, co-owner of El Tamarindo. “For us, it’s not just a celebration of our culture, but a celebration of community, legacy, and the unique melting pot that is Washington D.C.”
National Pupusa Day happens Sunday, November 10 starting at 10 AM at El Tamarindo which is located at 1785 Florida Avenue NW. Food and drink specials are available from open to close.”