Restaurants in León & Northwestern Nicaragua
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Central Market
The best place to eat on the cheap or buy fresh veggies is the beautiful, clean Central Market, with several inexpensive eateries serving comida corriente (a mixed plate of different foods typical of the region) made from whatever's fresh that day. After-hours, two of the best fritangas (sidewalk barbecues) in town set up right outside, on the corner closest to the cathedral.
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CocinArte
Worth the trek across a pretty part of town, particularly for falafel lovers, this wonderful spot has traditional Nica food, real coffee, plus all sorts of vegetarian options, good juices and a beautiful wooden table with an oversized, built-in chessboard. Try the spinach empanadas for a treat.
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Taquezal
Opposite the Teatro Municipal, many people think this relaxed restaurant/bar has the best food in town, with signature salads, Mexican specialties and the 'Taquezal cocktail,' which involves whisky, vodka, coffee liquor and orange. Drink specials on Monday and Tuesday nights guarantee a crowd.
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Puerto Cafe Benjamín Linder
This lively, breezy café serves decent coffee, comida corriente and cold drinks. A large indoor mural depicts the life of Ben Linder, an American volunteer who built small hydroelectric dams and entertained children on his unicycle - until the Contras gunned him down in 1987.
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El Sesteo
A León institution, you can't beat the location (although you can beat the prices) of this pleasant plaza-side café, with spectacular people-watching, fresh-brewed espresso beverages, a very full bar and a long menu of carefully prepared Nica classics.
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La Esquina El Movimiento
Run by a youth collective, this interesting shop has artesanías on sale out front, plus a decent steam-table buffet at mealtimes, and an espresso machine, which your server may or may not feel like bothering with.
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Italian Pizza y Comida Lebanesa
Half a block north of the cathedral, this Lebanese-owned restaurant makes good pizza, but travelers aching for quality Middle Eastern grub (vegetarians take note) will be stoked on the great hummus and babaghanoush.
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Los Pescaditos
This Subtiava landmark, close to the Poneloya buses, may look like a modest, unassuming, moderately priced seafood restaurant, but it's famous throughout the country as the best place to eat in León.
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Mediterraneo Ristorante Pizzeria
Consider making reservations at this more authentic Italian restaurant, with an attractive outdoor dining area and live music on weekends, including bands from all over the country.
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Casa Vieja
Casa Vieja Churrasco (grilled meat) is the specialty at this romantic old bohemian haunt, where the fine bar and candlelit ambience attracts an eclectic mix of people.
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Panadería El León Dorado
Delivering delicious starches since 1958, this well-known bakery sells great sweet stuff plus sandwiches and other savory goodies as well.
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Plaza Siglo Nuevo
This strip-mall-style eatery is home to Tip Top, with fast chicken, and Eskimo, with ice cream and burgers.
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