From world records to nationwide festivals, the humble pupusa has taken center stage in culinary news across the globe. Here’s a roundup of the most notable pupusa-related events and stories from the past year:
🏆 1. World’s Largest Pupusa Cooked in Washington, D.C.
In September 2024, a team of 80 Salvadoran chefs in D.C. set a Guinness World Record by creating a 20-foot-wide pupusa during the Fiesta DC festival. The massive dish featured traditional fillings like mozzarella, chicharrón, and loroco. New Hampshire Public Radio+10UPI+10WTOP News+10MEGA PUPUSA+2The Washington Post+2The Eagle+2
🎉 2. Pupusa Fest Held at Los Angeles Coliseum
On July 14, 2024, the Los Angeles Coliseum hosted Pupusa Fest, celebrating Salvadoran culture with various pupusa vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. avahudson.pages.dev+2Los Angeles Coliseum+2Instagram+2
🇸🇻 3. El Salvador’s National Pupusa Day Celebrations
El Salvador prepared for its National Pupusa Day in November 2024 with events in Olocuilta and Parque Natural Balboa, featuring family activities, live music, and the creation of large pupusas. The Eagle+4El Salvador in English+4FOX 5 DC+4
🧀 4. Del Real Foods Launches Single-Serve Pupusas
In early 2025, Del Real Foods introduced single-serve pupusas, including Birria & Cheese and Chorizo & Cheese varieties, available at over 800 Maverik stores. Perishable News
🎶 5. Pupusa Festival at Pierce College, California
May 2024 saw Pierce College hosting a Pupusa Festival, featuring live music, cultural performances, and a variety of pupusa vendors, celebrating Salvadoran heritage. theroundupnews.com
🌮 6. Pupuseria Miriams Gains Popularity in Springdale, Arkansas
Pupuseria Miriams, a food truck in Springdale, Arkansas, garnered attention for its authentic Salvadoran pupusas, including a popular jalapeño and cheese variant. Axios
🎭 7. Pupusa Festival Returns to Aurora, Colorado
In October 2024, Aurora hosted its annual Pupusa Festival, celebrating Salvadoran culture with food, music, and community events.
🛍️ 8. Salvadoran American Day & Pupusa Festival in Suffolk, NY
August 2024 marked the Salvadoran American Day & Pupusa Festival in Suffolk, New York, featuring traditional foods, music, and cultural exhibitions. Eventbrite
🌵 9. Arizona Pupusas Festival Scheduled for November 2024
Fountain Hills, Arizona, prepared to host its Pupusas Festival in November 2024, aiming to celebrate Salvadoran cuisine and culture. fountainhillssistercities.org
📰 10. Media Coverage Highlights Pupusa’s Cultural Impact
Various media outlets, including The Washington Post and NPR, covered the record-breaking pupusa event in D.C., emphasizing its significance to the Salvadoran community. FOX 5 DC+2The Washington Post+2WTOP News+2
🧑🍳 11. Local Chefs Collaborate for Pupusa World Record
Chefs from the D.C. area collaborated to create the world’s largest pupusa, showcasing community effort and culinary expertise. MEGA PUPUSA+6New Hampshire Public Radio+6WTOP News+6
📺 12. NBC4 Washington Features Pupusa World Record Attempt
NBC4 Washington provided coverage of the pupusa world record attempt, highlighting the event’s preparation and execution. NBC4 Washington+2YouTube+2YouTube+2
🎥 13. YouTube Video Showcases Pupusa Record Event
A short video on YouTube captures moments from the pupusa world record event in D.C., offering viewers a glimpse into the celebration.
🌐 14. Mega Pupusa Website Documents Record Attempt
The Mega Pupusa website provides detailed information about the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pupusa, including event details and participant information. MEGA PUPUSA
📻 15. WTOP News Reports on Fiesta DC’s Record-Breaking Pupusa
WTOP News covered the creation of the world’s largest pupusa at Fiesta DC, emphasizing its cultural significance during Hispanic Heritage Month. El Salvador in English+8WTOP News+8FOX 5 DC+8
🎤 16. NPR Interviews Chef Involved in Pupusa Record
NPR interviewed Iris Jimenez, one of the chefs involved in the pupusa world record, discussing the event’s impact on the Salvadoran community. The Washington Post+2NPR+2WTOP News+2
🏛️ 17. D.C. Mayor Participates in Pupusa Record Event
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser attended the pupusa world record event, highlighting the city’s support for its Salvadoran community. The Washington Post
📣 18. Social Media Buzz Around Pupusa Record
The pupusa world record event generated significant attention on social media platforms, with attendees sharing their experiences and photos.
📆 19. National Pupusa Day Recognized in D.C. Events
D.C. incorporated National Pupusa Day into its weekend events in November 2024, celebrating with various activities and pupusa offerings. Axios
🏛️ 20. Wikipedia Updates Reflect Pupusa’s Cultural Status
Wikipedia entries have been updated to reflect recent events and the cultural importance of pupusas, including National Pupusa Day and record-breaking achievements.
