Must-see restaurants in Nicaragua

  • Kabu Payaska

    Caribbean Coast

    Bilwi’s best-loved seafood house is set on a large concrete patio overlooking the swirling Caribbean. The food is very tasty and the view and fresh breeze…

  • CocinArte

    León

    León's vegetarian hot spot. This colorful eatery offers ample portions of vegetable curry, Indonesian noodles and more, in the relaxed surrounds of an old…

  • Comedor Mari

    Corn Islands

    Eat under the palms with a cricket serenade at your Great Corn mom’s house. You'll have the chance to taste dishes such as kingfish braised in tomato…

  • Taco Stop

    Granada

    Inside the shell of a vintage movie theater, this is a fast-food-style taquería (taco stall) chain. Grab a burrito to go, or sit down for a spicy Mexican…

  • Puesta del Sol

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    A beachfront restaurant serving breakfast as well as lunchtime specials like ceviche, grilled seafood and Austrian dishes such as Wienerschnitzel. There's…

  • Warner's Place

    Caribbean Coast

    Now the president of the territory, Mr Warner isn't always around to open his restaurant, but when he is, this is the place to go for frito – the…

  • El Zaguán

    Granada

    Scoring consistent props for the best steak in town, this large yet somehow cozy restaurant just behind the cathedral specializes in locally sourced…

  • Comidas Tipicas y Más

    Granada

    Typical Nicaraguan dishes here cost more than at your local comedor (basic eatery), but it has a sweet patio setting and the portions are huge. Try the…

  • El Mediterraneo

    León

    Date night? Check out one of the longer-running dining institutions in town. The decor is gorgeous, and carefully prepared seafood, pasta, meats and pizza…

  • Maranatha Vineyard Bakery

    Caribbean Coast

    Totally unmarked from the street, this traditional Creole bakery of local preacher and career politician Rayfield Hodgson prepares the best coconut bread…

  • Kónoha Café

    Caribbean Coast

    There's a jazz soundtrack, good coffee and a friendly owner at this great little spot just off the Parque Central. The menu is simple rather than anything…

  • Casa Blanca

    Caribbean Coast

    A popular open-air restaurant perched on the banks of the Río Escondido on the south side of town that serves solid portions of Nicaraguan favorites. It's…

  • Coconut Delight

    Caribbean Coast

    Follow the sweet smells to this wooden hut to discover Caribbean baking at its finest. Tear into hot coconut bread, toto (sticky gingerbread), journey…

  • Comedor de Las Platas

    Caribbean Coast

    A quiet comedor serving budget lunches during the day, this local institution transforms into the best fritanga (grill) in town in the evenings, serving…

  • Cafetín El Volcán

    Granada

    You could come to this family-run place for the good-value set lunches (US$3), but most people agree that the real draw here are the quesillos (grilled…

  • Vista Restaurant

    Nicaragua

    Let's face it: you're not here for the food, which is average at best. What you're here for is the spring-break vibe, for a chance to horse around on the…

  • Bambu Beach

    San Juan Del Sur

    Mixing Asian, Italian and Nicaraguan influences, this elegant restaurant focuses largely on pasta and seafood. It's right on the beach, so you can dine…

  • Panadería Cafetín Tonalli

    Managua

    If you’re jonesing for some pan integral (wholewheat bread), this simple bakery and cafe, run by a women’s co-op, is the place to be. The fresh-baked…

  • Comedor Alka

    Caribbean Coast

    Stop at this simple comedor (basic eatery) for savory and cheap eats such as fantastic barbecued beef and chicken, served with a bit of attitude. It's all…

  • Restaurante Alpino

    Caribbean Coast

    This spotless tiled-floor restaurant with pressed yellow tablecloths serves up tasty Nica cuisine. The menu is pretty much the same as every other…

  • El Sesteo

    León

    You can’t beat the location of this landmark cafe, positioned right on the plaza with spectacular people-watching and views of the cathedral. The food is…

  • Coffee Break

    Caribbean Coast

    This friendly diner-style place with comfy booths on the main highway through town serves up soups, salads, panini, quesadillas and grilled meats. It also…

  • Picnic Center

    Corn Islands

    The first resort on the island boasts thatched pagodas set on a magnificent stretch of sand and makes a great spot to eat shrimp and lobster in coconut…

  • Vila's Rosti-Pizza

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    This centrally located restaurant is one of the better dining picks in town. Come for steaks, burgers, and people-watching from the front tables: the…

  • Los Ranchitos

    Isla de Ometepe

    One of the better-looking restaurants in town, with open walls, thatched roofs and a pressed-dirt floor. The menu’s your fairly standard range of meat,…

  • Blue Sol

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    An easygoing (and affordable) bar-restaurant on the road to the beach, this is a good place to be for mojitos with an ocean view at sunset, or a…

  • Bar y Restaurant Lizayel

    Caribbean Coast

    Serves big plates of fried fish and typical dishes in an open-air dining area. Many sailing boat captains hang out here between voyages, and so it's a…

  • Bar El Ranchito

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    Enjoy your grilled fish with garlic sauce, ceviche, sopa de mariscos (seafood soup) and grilled chicken at this basic beachfront joint that overlooks the…

  • Comedor Siu

    Caribbean Coast

    One of Rama's best steam-table buffets, Comedor Siu serves a mean bistek en salsa jalapeño (beef in jalapeño sauce) and good breakfasts too. Be punctual…

  • Cafe de los Sueños

    Granada

    A few steps from the loudest stretch of Calle La Calzada, this adorable cafe does good salads, freshly grilled fish, and a few international dishes such…

  • Rosa’s

    Little Corn Island

    This humble comedor on the trail between the Village and Iguana Beach is a fine spot for breakfast and has vegetarian pastas and coconut curries, as well…

  • Comedor Lucia

    León

    In ‘Backpacker Alley,' this no-frills Nica joint gets a predictable mix of locals and travelers. The typical Nica breakfast involving huevos rancheros and…

  • Baker Shop Gloria

    Little Corn Island

    Delicious and moist banana, ginger and coconut breads are just some of the highlights of this super-simple local bakery. It's a great option for a cheap…

  • Fritanga

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    In town, there’s a great fritanga (grill) that sets up in the kiosk in the Parque Central – satisfying your barbecued-chicken and people-watching cravings…

  • Mesón Español

    San Juan Del Sur

    Four words for you: paella on the beach. One of the more upscale beachfront restaurants, this Spanish place also does good tapas and seafood dishes, but…

  • Café Blue

    Granada

    A refreshingly simple little cafe serving up good American and Nica breakfasts, some spicy huevos rancheros, pancakes, burgers and sandwiches, under a…

  • El Bosque

    Little Corn Island

    A simple sand-floored comedor surrounded by greenery, El Bosque serves up good breakfasts and filling portions of local specialties to hungry travelers.

  • Chop Suey

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    Nicaraguan take on Cantonese food, right on the plaza. The seafood selection is the best in town and the noodle dishes make a change from typical Nica…

  • El Expresso

    Caribbean Coast

    This modern, spacious dining room is known for its generous cuts of export-quality beef and seafood dishes, including lobster prepared in nine different…

  • Rancho Marsella

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    Rancho Marsella serves simple meals and cool drinks on the beachfront, next to the estuary. Try the sopa de mariscos (seafood stew).

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