Copán Ruinas Restaurants

  1. Churrasqueria Momo's

    A meat lover's haven, Momo's serves up beef in four basic styles: pincho (kabob), churrasco (grilled beef), puyaso (grilled beef with the fat left on), and parrillada (a sampler, including sausage, beans and tortillas). There are a few chicken, pork, and shrimp dishes, but you might as well go somewhere else for those. Meals are served in an open-air dining area overlooking the Valle de Copán.

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  2. El Grill

    One of the town's most popular restaurants, El Grill is an open-air eatery serving up Honduran and Mexican dishes. Grilled meats are the focus of the menu; on weekends, consider ordering the lechón asado (grilled piglet) for a change of pace.

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  3. Glifo's

    A bit stuffy but still considered one of the classiest places to eat in town, this restaurant in Hotel Marina Copán offers a wide selection of fine international dishes. The Honduran specialties with a traditional Maya twist, however, are the way to go. Service is excellent.

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  4. Hacienda San Lucas

    One of Copán's best hotels also offers one of its most memorable dining experiences. Call a day in advance and make a request and the chefs will do their best to accommodate; wood-fired roast chicken, beef, tamales, green salad and fresh tortillas frequently figure in. The view is amazing, including a sliver of the main ruins - come early for a glass of wine and sunset over Templo 21.

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  5. Jim's Pizza Copán

    This thatch-roof restaurant serves some of the best pizza around. Choose from a variety of ingredients - pepperoni, ham, sausage, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, olives - and it's baked before your eyes in the open-air kitchen. A steady stream of clients keeps the place going late.

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  7. La Llama del Bosque

    From the outside, this place looks forgettable. But eat one meal here and you're likely to remember it for a long time. The menu is extensive and varied with dishes that are delicious, beautifully presented, abundant and cheap. That combo is hard to find. Add the attractive dining area, including a leafy patio, and you've got a remarkable meal.

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  8. Restaurant Don Udo's

    Overlooking Hotel Don Udo's grassy courtyard, Don Udo's is known as the place to head for seafood. Try the salmon-stuffed ravioli or the camarones pil pil (white-wine flambé shrimp), to give your taste buds a treat. Lighter fare like creative sandwiches, crepes, and big salads also are offered. A nice meal without the fancy price tag.

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  9. Tunkul Restaurant & Bar

    You wouldn't expect it from the outside, but the dining area in this longtime restaurant and bar is quite large and, with a leafy interior courtyard, stone floors and wood tables, downright outdoorsy. (Well, almost.) The food is tasty and the portions large, and there are a number of vegetarian options. Drink specials and a lively crowd make this a good bar, too.

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  10. Vamos A Ver

    This cozy little patio restaurant dishes up good food: tasty soups, fruit or vegetable salads, homemade breads, a variety of international cheeses and lots of teas. Plus every evening pretend that you're back at camp and make your own smores over an open fire.

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  11. ViaVia Café

    A hip-boho atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating, the daily specials are the way to go at this place. Each day, the chef takes a crack at various world-food dishes and often pulls them off with flair.

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