Must-see restaurants in Granada

  • Miss Dell's Kitchen

    Granada

    Mellow jazz plays in the background at this candlelit spot, with a mural of a rooster, Mr Beautiful, gracing the back wall. The rooster belonged to Miss…

  • Bocadillos Tapas Kitchen & Bar

    Granada

    The interior leafy courtyard of this stylish yet casual restaurant is an ideal setting for a cocktail (including some original ones!), a local craft beer…

  • Espressonista

    Granada

    Tall ceilings, hand-carved furniture and gilded mirrors give this place a certain old-world grandeur, but the succinct menu is as contemporary as it gets,…

  • Pita Pita

    Granada

    A longtime favorite Italian trattoria has expanded and morphed into a Middle Eastern restaurant, though the wood-fired thin-crust pizza remains the best…

  • La Frontera

    Granada

    Some of Granada's best 'fast good' treats are served in this grungy courtyard, surrounded by posters of Nirvana and The Police and to a Guns N' Roses and…

  • El Garaje

    Granada

    Hands down, the best place for vegetarians in Granada, El Garaje serves imaginative fare such as curry chickpea pita, vegan 'pulled pork', sloppy joes,…

  • Kathy’s Waffle House

    Granada

    Drop into Kathy's, a long-time breakfast institution for tourists and locals alike, for pecan waffles, pancakes, bottomless coffee and great views of…

  • Curry House

    Granada

    Authentic Indian dishes served in a greenery-filled courtyard. The eggplant and cauliflower curry is a triumph and the supporting cast of samosas, naan…

  • Café de las Sonrisas

    Granada

    Practice your international communication at this nonprofit cafe run by staff who are hearing-impaired. It has a picture-gram menu, sign charts and basic,…

  • Cafe del Arte

    Granada

    Sit in the courtyard, filled with greenery and paintings by local artists, and savour an excellent coffee and an ample nica breakfast.

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pizzeria Don Luca

    Granada

    This friendly pizzeria offers outdoor seating – a great vantage for people watching – and a wide selection of Italian faves.

  • El Camello BBQ

    Granada

    This expat favorite takes you on a tour of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, featuring lamb stews, falafel and hummus.

  • Palí

    Granada

    A grocery store with basic stock, good prices and a tiny bakery, in front of Mercado Municipal.

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