San Salvador, El Salvador
Gatitos Café
Gatitos Café is a Japanese-themed cat café in the Edificio Hernández on 4a Avenida Norte, in the Centro Histórico of San Salvador. Opened in April 2026, it describes itself as the country's first cat café; the project began earlier in Comayagua, Honduras. The café has two levels: a ground-floor café serving ramen, Japanese curry, Salvadoran-Japanese fusion dishes, themed drinks and kawaii pastries, and an upstairs cat area with a group of resident cats, most of them rescued from the streets or surrendered by former owners. Access to the cat area is by advance reservation in timed sessions, with package prices that include a drink and a snack and reduced rates for students and teenagers. Visitors disinfect their hands before entering, flash photography is not allowed and the cats have set rest periods. Some of the cats are offered for adoption.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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