Must-see restaurants in San Juan Del Sur

  • Barrio Café

    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?…

  • Buddha's Garden

    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…

  • King Curry

    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…

  • Restaurante El Timón

    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…

  • Nacho Libre

    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,…

  • Asados Juanita

    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…

  • Surfing Buddha

    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…

  • Taco Stop

    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…

  • Super Frutto

    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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Mercado

    San Juan Del Sur

    The cheapest Nicaraguan dishes in town are served in and around this compact mercado (market).

  • Pan de Vida

    San Juan Del Sur

    Stop by this bakery for the best bread in town.