The study was conducted to determine the diet that affects hypertension among elderly in the working area of Puskesmas Mojo, Gubeng District, Surabaya City. The research design is a correlation study with a quantitative approach. This study involved 20 elderly respondents aged 56 to 79 years, then interviewed with a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test. It was found that there was no effect between the 3x24 hour recall on elderly hypertension as evidenced by the results of the chi-square test with a P value > 0,050. P (0,170) for energy, P (0,219) for protein, P (0,0531) for Carbohydrates and the fat is constant. There is no effect for coffee consumpsion on elderly hypertension P (0,278). While the result of the FFQ diet high in cholesterol and high in sodium have an effect on elderly hypertension as evidenced by the statistical value of consumsion of beef P (0,022), duck P (0,049), offal P (0,029), Chicken eggs P (0,047), crackers P (0,036), salted fish P (0,021), MSG P (0,040). Salt consumpsion of P (0,035) and nutritional status of obesity P (0,018) also have an effect on elderly hypertension. The results showed that there was no effect between the 3x24 hour recall diet and coffee consumption on the hypertension level in the elderly. While the results of the study the frequency of consumption of high cholesterol and high sodium foods, the pattern of salt consumption and obesity status had a significant effect on elderly hypertension. This shows that 50% of elderly hypertension is influenced a diet high in sodium, cholesterol, salt consumption, and obesity status on the level of elderly hypertension.