Isla de Ometepe
Easily the most stylish eating venue on this corner of the island. All-day breakfast is served at this rustic-chic cafe just uphill from the port; the…
Must-see restaurants in Southwestern Nicaragua
San Juan Del Sur
Excellent coffee, gourmet breakfasts, killer ceviche, imaginative fusion dishes, an all-nica staff, and potent, fruity rum cocktails – what's not to like?…
Isla de Ometepe
This popular cafe using local ingredients from the adjacent organic farm has something for everyone: excellent coffee, freshly baked breads, huge salads…
Southwestern Nicaragua
La Vaca Loca wears several hats and we love them all: it's an art house with beautifully carved furnishings; a tranquil cafe in a flowering garden,…
Southwestern Nicaragua
By the rocks at the north end of the beach, local matriarch Mama Lin feeds you fantastic lobster, grilled snapper, sopa de mariscos (seafood stew) and…
San Juan Del Sur
Kitty-corner to Parque Central, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant serves excellent curries, salads and an assortment of fresh fruit and vegetable…
San Juan Del Sur
Perch at one of several communal tables and go for an Indian or Thai-style curry at this thimble-sized, candlelit place. We love both the ambience and the…
San Juan Del Sur
This classic beachfront restaurant, the best of the offerings along this stretch of sand, is the place to go to for an upmarket seafood dinner or sunset…
Isla de Ometepe
Che and friends cook up delicious homemade pasta, whole grilled fish from the lake with gallo pinto (rice and beans) and fried plantain, and more, at this…
San Juan Del Sur
With burger names a play on sexual acts, genitalia and farts, this Aussie joint pitches squarely at a particular audience. The homemade burgers, however,…
Southwestern Nicaragua
This Canadian-Nicaraguan cafe in the middle of the village turns into the local nightspot on weekends, sometimes with DJs. Come for pizza night, the…
San Juan Del Sur
Follow the plumes of smoke to this hugely popular outdoor fritanga (grill) where you'll choose between pork or chicken, sweet or savory plantains, and…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Perch at one of candlelit driftwood tables, dig your toes in the sand and order a wood-fired pizza, while watching the white crests of the crashing surf…
Isla de Ometepe
Viky cooks up nightly portions of chicken, pork and beef on the grill, accompanied by generous helpings of fried plantains, gallo pinto and cabbage salad…
San Juan Del Sur
This centrally located branch of Nicaragua's modern taco chain offers tacos, quesadillas, burritos, salads and soups – you can eat in-house or take it to…
San Juan Del Sur
Decorated with cherry blossom murals and Christmas baubles, this diminutive restaurant is owned by a friendly Canadian from Toronto who turns out…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Come here for excellent Nicaraguan dishes, including grilled seafood and tostones con queso (fried plantains with cheese). Locals perch outside to watch…
Southwestern Nicaragua
In a prime sunset-viewing spot in the center of the village, Margarita's is the place to come to for cold beers and heaped portions of grilled fish. Solid…
Isla de Ometepe
Decorated with colorful murals, this arty cafe serves excellent fruit juices and abundant helpings of Nica standards, with a few international options…
San Juan Del Sur
Arguably the best frozen treat in San Juan del Sur, Super Frutto does terrific Italian-style ice cream, all made in-house.
Isla de Ometepe
Run by a friendly woman, this no-frills cafe is the place to come for hearty portions of traditional Nicaraguan food.
Southwestern Nicaragua
A beachfront restaurant serving breakfast as well as lunchtime specials like ceviche, grilled seafood and Austrian dishes such as Wienerschnitzel. There's…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Rancho Marsella serves simple meals and cool drinks on the beachfront, next to the estuary. Try the sopa de mariscos (seafood stew).
Southwestern Nicaragua
A breezy, shady taco restaurant overlooking the beach, serving passable tacos and a smattering of decent fish dishes.
Isla de Ometepe
This corner restaurant is a traveler favourite for lasagna, fajitas, savoury crepes and other international fare.
Isla de Ometepe
Moyogalpa's favorite pizzeria, right on the main drag, offers a wide menu of pies, pastas and seafood dishes.
San Juan Del Sur
The cheapest Nicaraguan dishes in town are served in and around this compact mercado (market).
Southwestern Nicaragua
This branch of the budget supermarket chain has an extensive selection of groceries; a good place to stock up if you're heading to the remote beaches.
