While the food at La Cazuelita is standard and more expensive than other establishments in the city, there are two main reasons to eat here: the air conditioning, and the English menu, perhaps the only one you’ll find in Juigalpa. There are several salads on offer, but vegetarians should...
7/24 Casa de Queso is the only establishment open round the clock in Juigalpa, and as the name might suggest, it sells a variety of cheeses. If you’re hankering for a late night bite, this is the place to get it, but during the day there are plenty of tastier and cheaper options to choose from....
If you’re tired of gallo pinto and have a hankering for some pizza, head to Marikimber, where your pie comes with a side of English chit chat with the Pennsylvania-born owner, Shad, an ex-cop. This hangout, only one year old, is popular with locals and peace-corps volunteers alike. It is one...
Carne Asada Raquel offers traditional Nicaraguan food at traditional Nicaraguan prices. While the menu is standard, the food is particularly flavorful here. The proprietess stands in the corner ladling out gallo pinto, chicken, plantain chips and cabbage salad, which can either be taken to go in...
For a sweet breakfast treat, hit up the Reposteria Doris, sandwiched between the Archeology museum and the Universo Cyber internet café. On offer are muffins and colorfully frosted cakes, as well as sweet or savory pastries. A pastry and a coffee costs 80 cents. Doris, the owner, also has rooms...