The 29 best foods to try in Granada

It’s more of a small cage with protein shakes and sandwiches etc. the shake I had was literally amazing nothing like I have ever had before. If you need a protein shake go here. The fish was really tasty and came with beets. The sliders came with mostly Fillers and not enough pork. Mostly foreigners go here and they have a small gift shop and homemade deserts.

We really enjoyed our lunch at The Garden Café in Granada. The food was delicious, I had the steak sandwich, which came with plenty of meat and was full of flavor. The little garden is a lovely spot to sit and relax, a peaceful escape right in the city. The only downside was that our waitress didn’t seem very friendly, which took away a bit from the experience. Still, the food and setting make this a place worth visiting.

We absolutely loved this restaurant. Great healthy food options. The food is outstanding, I looked around the store while our food was being prepared. Will definitely be back for a salad for dinner. Highly recommend! #TheGardenCafe

Beautiful place for light and heavy food. Delicious various coffe types. Has a small variety of pastry. Service to client is top of the cream. Environment is awesome. At night parking on the ave is fine. Some one will look out for it and of course for a tip but that's fine.

The Garden Café is such a cozy spot in Granada. Great coffee, tasty food, and the courtyard is the perfect place to just chill for a while. Always feels welcoming and easy to hang out.

THE BEST CAFE IN GRANADA! I cannot express how much I love this place. I visit multiple times throughout the week they are amazing. Their food is amazing! I would say a decently wide variety of options out there! I personally love their hamburger, the pickle sauce that comes with it is DELICIOUS! Their deserts are perfection! They have a cutest cafe in there with a display of some pastry options. They also have a cute little shop to shop around in with SO MANY GOOD FINDS! Another favorite is they have books you can borrow or exchange! I think that is such a fun little addition! But the best is their employees! Going to other cafes or restaurants in Granada I can easily say this place has the best employees. They are so attentive to every need/ want! They are so understanding especially towards language barriers! Almost all of their employees understand English very well, and a lot can speak it. I know for me and some of my friends who have come Byron has been our favorite! He serves us almost every time and has been nothing short of perfection! Erick, Alex, and Jose always greet us with a friendly face! EASILY best place!

If I could, I would give Garden Cafe 11 out of 10 stars. The design of the space is flawless. Simple with lots of lush landscaping and cool tile throughout. The food is incredible. So fresh and a great variety of flavors and options. Everyone who works here is very friendly and helpful. Amazing and will be back soon!!!

Really nice ambience for dinner. I got the Shawarma plate and my friend got the falafel player along with some Tamarind drink. Everything tasted okay. The prices are little on the higher range for the food I think especially considering the meat from the shawarma didn't feel as if it was made in slow vertical roast and was a bit dry and chunky, as if made on a flat grill.

I stopped into Pita Pita for dinner after a long travel day, and was so glad I had pinned it to my Google map before arriving. The service was friendly and prompt, and the food was delicious! I had a watermelon juice, tzatziki/pita, and a Greek salad with chicken. The last time I had a salad like that was in Greece in 2011. Fresh vegetables, lightly dressed, with a crumble of feta on top. Perfection. My bill was $22, which I was happy to pay for a solid meal. I hope to go again before I leave. Edited to say: In the week that I’ve been in Granada, I’ve eaten here FOUR times. Messiel was the sweetest server and Spanish teacher. I’m telling everyone I know to come here!!

We've made this a regular spot! The service and food are always fantastic. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. The portions are a good size, fresh, flavorful and well prepared. We have enjoyed pizzas, lasagna and Mediterranean plates. I also love their Turkish coffee. Honestly, I doubt you can go wrong with any selection.

What a great meal! For starters, the service is great. Made to feel welcome as soon as I walked in. I had the shawarma chicken. It came with pita and various salads as well as hummus. It was delicious. I want to return to try their pizza. Edit: I corrected the photo situation, these are from Pita Pita! I also did go back for some pizza... it was really good!

Very delicious place with man vegetarian options! Totally recommended when in Granada. We had the big starter plate and shakshouka and were more than happy with our choice!

Finding Middle Eastern cuisine in Nicaragua was quite a surprise. We chose to have an assortment of different disches: hummus, suvlaky, kebab and pizza. Everything tasted really good, they also own a true pizza oven which results in delicious pizza. My only remark is that they are quite expensive in Nicaraguan terms.

Great food - we come here every time we visit Granada. The hummus and falafel are fantastic! Delicious food and a great atmosphere. Thanks to Emanuel for the friendly service!

We had a perfect evening at Bocadillos. Loved the cocktail happy hour (3-6pm) with very decent Mojitos and Macuas and then enjoyed the tapa style dished with highlights on the pulled pork sliders and boletas de papas. Also can highly recommend the bread pudding dessert with vanilla icecream which was one of best I've ever had (maybe the cocktail happy hour influenced my judgement at this point lol) . The service was also super attentive and friendly

Had a great experience at this restaurant. Great service, had a fan turned on for us at our table right away. Food came out fast. We had the bruchetta, mushrooms, a the arepas. Everything was delicious. For it being tapas, it was all very filling! Wish we could have tried more.

Great spot! With kind service, nice people and tasty generous Tapas. Good wine and drinks too.

My last trip to Nicaragua I went to Bocadillos, and I’m so glad I did! They had great food, drinks and ambiance. I was about to leave but I found out they were having a band! I’m so glad I did, what a great night!

tasty tapas, cozy atmosphere.

Tbh I'm leaving 5 stars because of the amazing local craft beer selection here!! The tapas menu was superb as well of course and the food was delicious and brought out quickly. But wow, they had every Nicaraguan craft beer available in bottle, I imagine. Great service and the space had a great vibe and decor. A must-visit in Granada!!

Great food, drinks and service. Happy hour 2-for-1 offer on select drinks from 4-6 PM. No complaints except for the sauteed mushrooms. They charged us $4 USD for a tiny plate of FOUR cut-up mushrooms, which was ridiculous. These were basic mushrooms-not chanterelles, truffles or even baby Portabellos! Management needs to adjust either the portion or the price of that dish because it was quite the shock to us. The ribs and fish tacos were good though. And their homemade hot sauce was spicy and delicious!

Great little spot for lunch ! So many amazing things in the menu to choose from, so we shared 3 of them ! Delicious !

Definitely a place worth a visit! Had the Tamarind Chicken sandwich, which was absolutely amazing. Prices are affordable and food is of high quality and good portion sizes. The owners are both very sweet and lovely. CASH only

Excellent! They are only open for lunch and they only take cash but definitely worth it. The menu changes weekly and everything was so fresh. I had a tandoori chicken pita which was fantastic and a nice change from the typical food.

El Garaje is a nice little spot for lunch for those who enjoy savory sandwiches and lunch fare with deference to locally sourced and organic ingredients. The menu isn't huge or even extremely diverse, but the offerings they have are very well done and very tasty. I may have missed it when looking for my lunch spot that day, but El Garaje is CASH ONLY, credit cards not accepted. Fortunately, I had plenty of cash with me. A nice lunch for 2 with beverages, including local tax and gratuity, ran about $17 The food is a great value and worth the visit if you're in the area.

This is a cute restaurant inside a beautiful colonial building in the center area of town. They offer creative and delicious handcrafted sandwiches. I had the pulled pork sandwich and unsweetened ice tea. The generous helping of pork was lean and tender. The homemade BBQ sauce was divine as well as the homemade bun. The coleslaw was tangy, fresh and crunchy. 10 out of 10 service too. English spoken.

I’ve been coming here since 2012, with long stints of going multiple times a week. Delicious, clean, farm fresh food with staples and a weekly rotating menu. Vegan and vegetarian options available, but they cure their own meats so if you are a meat lover, this is your lunch place. It tends to fill up early in high season and can be difficult or impossible to get a table, but generally if you are there at 11:30 you won’t have a problem no matter the time of year. The menu is in English fyi.

The best sandwich since many years ago! If it wasn't the best one ever 🤔🥰 Lime-Ginger Chicken with Pineapple mango salsa is the perfect combination! And worth to try

I went there for fish tacos. They were about the best I’ve ever had. Friendly waitstaff, good prices, & fast service. All good!

Nice place to grab some lunch. I stopped here and got a Limonada and Burger and Fries. Everything tasted decent and the service was good too.

Good menu with lots of options and excellent service! Lively atmosphere at the tables outside. Parillada was a large portion

My daughter and I really delicious meal at Nectar on La Calzada! The street was busy and lively, and we loved the vibrant atmosphere. For appetizers we had some tostones & cheese, crispy plantains topped with fresh cheese and salsa (so so good, perfect for sharing), and the comforting tortilla soup, full of flavor and topped with avocado and crispy strips. The portions where big! For our main course, we enjoyed the tostada salad, a crispy tortilla filled with rice, beans, chicken and avocado. It had a perfect mix of flavors and textures. The jalapeño chicken, a traditional Nicaraguan dish, was cooked just right and served with rice, potatoes, and salad, with just the right amount of spiciness. We tried this dish in several places and this was our favorite version. For dessert we had the coconut flan. It was creamy, sweet and delicious with just the right amount of coconut flavor. We also had refreshing drinks. I had the mojito and my daughter enjoying a choco banana smoothie. Both were really good. I really liked that Nectar has a diverse menu, with both traditional Nicaraguan dishes and international options. We saw lots of families there and I loved that they have a kid's menu! The staff was friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.

The waiter's here are very friendly. The food looks beautiful and sounds amazing but honestly, it's....meh.....the best part of the meal was the yucca chips. My husband had the Cajun fish sandwich and I had the Aloha cheeseburger.....they did not meet expectations. Nectar does 9ffer some vegetarian options though so if that's your thing it's worth a try.

The location and atmosphere are lovely and staff are very helpful but the food was appalling. The tacos were stale and cold and felt like the food had been sitting out for ages.

We have been travelling in Nicuragua now for 3 weeks. This is the first place that I think really deserved their tip. Very good and quick service, delicious food and a good vibe. What I really like here also is that the government tax is included in the price on the menu

Pretty cafe. Food is very nice - i had the beef panini and it was 10/10. My only reservation is the price cost about 10usd for panini and drink But the staff were friendly and i can't fault the quality. Pinapple smoothie was amazing.

We had a great time at Café de Arte in Granada. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. I had the fish, which was cooked perfectly. The restaurant itself is full of beautiful paintings, giving it a unique and cozy atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

A charming little gem just off of La Calzada! We enjoyed the traditional Nica breakfast so much that we came back for lunch. We tried the tipico pollo and the pollo cafe de artes (the menu picture was too tempting to resist!). The coco flan was delicious. While the food was satisfying, the real highlight was the incredibly attentive and friendly staff—their service made everything taste even better. Highly recommend this spot and we'll definitely be back on our next visit.

Eliazer did an amazing job, came in for breakfast this morning and dinner tonight . Both were amazing. Had him both times. Food was delicious

Absolutely amazing place, with great people and food, also for Vegetarians;) The service was phenomenal. Especially Emerick and Eliezer were great. The Burger (Brunch: Tostones Burger) was very very delicious and cheap for the amount of food you get (Around 10$). Anytime again:)

Wonderful environment, friendly staff and all the smoothies and milkshakes we had were absolutely delicious!

Amazing food and great service! The atmosphere was welcoming, and everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The staff were friendly , attentive and all around just beautiful people. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!

Food was good, although the Gorgonzola pasta they have is perhaps a bit too heavy. Sandwiches are huge but mine was a bit plain in flavor. Decoration is really pretty, drinks were good.

Good food, amazing atmosphere and great Staff!

we loved the menu and the food as well as the atmosphere (a bit away from the noisy tourist area!)

Little bit for everyone. From pasta to plain grill chicken. Little restaurant in the east side of La casada far from the buzzle. Great affordable food . Nice court yard and friendly staff.. specify what you would like as appetizers tho if not they'll bring the food out all at once. Other than that great place been there a few times...

Best place to eat in town. The chicken breast is amazing. Also the smoothies and pretty much everything else on the menu. Also very nice staff and owners! Love this place.

The best coffee and an interior to dream in and distract yourself from the fact you really want 2 or 3 more of their delicious coffee.I heard that the food is the best in town . Sadly didn't have time to try it. Staff are lovely .

Best place to eat in town! From sandwiches to Salad, to crêpes and more there's something for everyone! Best doble expresso (long) ever! Food is all fresh and delicious! Awesome space, great staff!

(Translated by Google) They are excellent nacatamales, my whole family likes them. (Original) Son excelentes nacatamales, a toda mi Familia les gustan.

(Translated by Google) It is a house and the nacatamales are more or less because some like it held, some don't and they are held and watered down. (Original) Es una casa y los nacatamales son mas o meno xq algunos les gusta asido algunos no y eyos son asido y aguado

(Translated by Google) Very tasty nacatamales, very good service and variety of prices and sizes. Recommended 👍 (Original) Nacatamales muy sabrosos, muy buena atención y variedad de precios y tamaños. Recomendado 👍

(Translated by Google) Very delicious, good price and quick service (Original) Muy riquísimos, buen precio y rápida atención

(Translated by Google) The best chicken nacatamal I've ever had!! 100% recommended (Original) El mejor nacatamal de pollo que he probado!! 100% recomendado

(Translated by Google) Good taste, excellent service (Original) Buen sabor, exelente servicio

(Translated by Google) They don't taste good (Original) No tienen buen sabor

Typical Nica vigoron in banana leaf bowl (thankfully also in a bag because the shredded veggies are juicy) served by a friendly lady from her front door. No sign, just the colorful umbrella and the table in the doorway. A few chairs out front if you want to eat there. Perfect size for lunch.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service and very delicious (Original) Excelente atención y muy deliciosa

If Italians eat there you know it’s good! Really good pizza, nice thin and crisp dough, wood fired oven, good ingredients. Thank you guys for bringing a bit of “Bella Italia” to Nicaragua 🙏

Had a late night pizza craving and the Monna Lisa Supremo tamed it. Had it to go but the venue was nice and lively. I walked back to the hotel and pizza in tow but munchies took over and I stopped by the park and wolfed it down. A stray dog stopped by and I gave him a slice and his tail lit up.

WHAT TO EXPECT? Italian restaurant with a dozen 4 seater tables on one of Granada's main foodie streets serving pizzas and pastas. POSITIVES- Tasty homemade Italian pastas, big portions, strong cocktail, friendly and fast service, lots of choice of pizzas and pastas. Funny mona Lisa sign outside. NEGATIVES- Lack of air con / good fans making it quite hot during heat of day. Some of the meals more western prices. PAY / COST / PRICE- Can pay by card. Can pay by cash. 10% tip automatically added. OUR ORDER- We had a victoria classica, aperol spritz, shrimp pasta in spicy tomato sauce, salmon and pistachio pasta in cream sauce. Pasta was al dente and tasty. Total cost for meal with tip was 1664cordoba / £33 / 44USD

Lovely people, very nice waiter, impeccable service. A bit disappointed by a pizza. Tomato sauce tasteless. Italian sausage a bit far from I'm used to 😅 Missing something. Pasta were ok but a bit salty, madam said. The Mona Lisa dessert was good!😎

The owner is an arrogant un caring. Do not complain about anything she will shout you down. Food was good, but she is just not worth confronting. Choose Pan de Vida or Tele Pizza instead. I eat out about 5 times a week. I Spend several months a year in Granada. But Mona Lisa has lost a lot all of my business. I also recommend restaurants to my many acquaintances. But never could I subject them to this arrogant Italian lady. She needs a course in treating customers with respect.

The best pizza I've had anywhere in the world was here! The dough was perfect and the right amount of toppings. Fantastic food, great service from both the waitstaff and the kitchen. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine.

Excellent pizza. We always come here whenever in Granada. 😋😋 just amazing pizza and great service.

Nice restaurant with tasty food. I had a vegetarian bean burger, and my boyfriend chose the classic one—both were quite good. The potato wedges served with the burgers were absolutely delicious. We also tried a cinnamon roll, which was nice too. The place has a busy and touristy vibe, but luckily, we didn’t have to wait too long for our food. The staff was friendly and welcoming!

We were in Granada three days and ate here everyday! We only ate at one other place while we stayed out here. This place is so beautiful. Very chill vibes. You wall in and see a beautiful fire oven gave such rustic feels. Love how the fresh bread is out and available for viewing. You walk into the back and walk into a beautiful sit down restaurant. Picnic style tables in the middle could seat 8. The bar has everything and serve excellent drinks- we were the biggest fans of the Mexican micheladas! Marg and Moscow mule also good! Service was great. Kind staff and you can tell this is a little family! The owners Kevin and Sarah are great people and love what they’re doing with this place! I could go on and on about the food. We had legit everything and even got food delivered to the house. Pizza. Sushi. Edamame. Banana Bread. Tacos. Pasta. BLT Sandwich. The French fries omfg perfection so crispy. Ice mocha they made because I asked if they could. We were told by the owners about the best table (best for view of whole place) and everytime we walked in, went straight to “our table”. Honestly one of the most relaxing parts of Granada was coming in here and knowing we were going to eat GOOD! Fav employee? Kingston- ask about him (;

One of the best spots in Granada for food. A huge selection with wood fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, pastas and a whole array of Japanese food. The cinnamon rolls, cookies and pastries were also some of the best I’ve had in Central America. It’s a little on the pricier side (300-400 Cordobas for a main) but definitely worth going to if you can stretch the budget.

Wow—where to begin? This place is incredible! Sara, her team and Kingston, deliver top-tier service and consistently mouthwatering food. Whether you're craving fresh sushi, the most unforgettable Cubano sandwich, or perfectly crisp brick oven pizza, every dish hits the mark. It's the ideal spot for groups with diverse tastes—there’s truly something for everyone, even the pickiest eaters. And if you’ve got room for dessert, don’t skip the cinnamon buns. They’re a must!

I had high hopes for this restaurant but unfortunately it was my first and only disappointing meal in Granada. First, hardly anyone smiles in here. When I walked in, I made eye contact with two employees behind a counter, as I was trying to figure out where the hostess stand was. They just stared blankly. Ooooookay?? I figured they weren’t greeters because they couldn’t even manage a smile and bienvenidos. Terrible first impression. I found a server who seated me and ordered a margarita and a water. The margarita tasted like it was made with some kind of drink mix. It was a lot of liquid and sugar but I was hot so I drank it. I ordered the Cobb salad for my entree…when I tasted it, there was…nothing. Between the service and the subpar food - I was over it. I don’t eat bad food when I can help it and especially not when there’s an amazing Mediterranean spot down the street. I paid my tab and left. Two stars only because the courtyard was clean. Hopefully this was just an off day.

It’s hard to go wrong with pizza. This place does have other options, but we chose pizza and calzones. They were good and hit the spot. The restaurant has bottled beer, but their soda options were limited and odly were not refrigerated. It’s outdoor seating with several parts covered with ceiling fans (no air conditioning). They also have a small selection of baked goods like cinnamon rolls. We would come back.

Absolutely love this place! The food is incredible, the staff is amazing, and they're so welcoming to pets – my dog adores it here too! One of my favorite spots for a perfect meal with great vibes. Can't wait to come back! 🍴

A wonderful place and an even more wonderful project. The staff is very attentive - even though we couldn’t communicate with words, our smiles were the most beautiful connection. I enjoyed browsing through the lovingly curated selection: coffee, prints, magnets, postcards, jewelry, and macramé pieces. The café invites you to stay. I had a melon smoothie and the Spanish lunch, both were super tasty. I’d come back anytime and happily support this special project again.

A special cafe that employs people with disabilities, specifically, the deaf. A quiet place with a huge atrium where you can also learn sign language thanks to the alphabet and most common signs pasted on the walls. The coffee was good and the pineapple juice very refreshing. The waiting staff was super kind. You can also see a few guys knitting hammocks and they will even show you how to do it. I always prefer spending money in places like this that have a charitable goal.

Very interesting place and I love their mission- helping people with disabilities. The service was with a smile. I got the Desayuno Nica or Plato Nica along with Jugo de Pina (Pineapple Juice) and Cafe. Everything tasted good. If you are in Granada, do visit here to not only support a good cause but also good food.

Very happy to come here and support this amazing charity and cafe. Coffee is standard nothing speciality but it was 30NIC so I am not complaining

Fantastic cafe that employs the deaf and helps the community in soooooo many ways. Tio Antonio is there and needs your help to keep this project active. It has been completely self-sufficient for years but after the recent politics and loss in tourism, they are struggling. Come have a great meal and buy a hammock or 10 from their store! Tell your friends. Amazing place!!!!

Very nice project, with welcoming people, providing chances to work! The waitress in the coffee was extremely friendly. They sell the beautiful hammocks made there and also took the time to explain the whole project.

This cafe is also associated with a business that sells hammocks and other craft items made by folks that are deaf or hard of hearing on site in their workshop. Some artwork around as well. Nice spot. We got some nice gifts here. We didn't eat at the Cafe itself.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down the best burger I’ve had in my life (no exaggeration!) This place is a must-try if you're in Granada. After 4 months of traveling through South and Central America, this was the most memorable meal I’ve had. I ordered the beef banana burger and it was mind-blowing. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the sauces, made from the chef’s mom’s secret recipes took it to the next level. The pumpkin sauce with ginger and honey and the avocado sauce were out of this world. They even served a pumpkin ginger honey dessert for free which was such a thoughtful touch. The hibiscus and ginger juice was fresh, flavorful and paired beautifully with the meal. The chef is incredibly kind and clearly passionate about his craft, you can literally taste the love in every bite. Also, special mention to the music playlist, great vibe all around. I’ll definitely go back, and I already know I’ll be dreaming about this taste until I return.

Meat and veggies in a plantain bun, made with love! One beef, one chicken, both insanely tasty. So much flavour. Washed down with Jamaican tea and Afro house! Proper vibes in this joint, just go.

Delicious food. Catered very well to my two vegan friends. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and we were given the opportunity to try a small starter and dessert for no cost. Highly recommend :)

This was without a doubt the most delicious thing I have tasted in Granada, Nicaragua. The beef is not a burger, it’s like a flank steak. The crispness of the toston “bun” was complimentary to the soft tenderness of the steak. The cherry on top was the calabaza sauce that had flavor out of this world. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for excellent food in this city

Very cool place. We had the Res burger and both loved it. Cool atmosphere right in the market, very good service and friendly people working there. This place should be featured in a food tv show

Tosto Metro is more than just a restaurant — it's an experience. I'm lucky to call Amos, the owner, a friend. His energy is magnetic and his creativity shows in every dish. The food here is on another level — bold, unique, and full of surprises. The pumpkin sauce, honey, and ginger combo? Unreal. It’s a flavor explosion you won't find anywhere else. The location has a charm of its own, and the people here — staff and patrons alike — are warm, sweet, and welcoming. The good vibes are real, and all the glowing reviews don’t lie. If you’re looking for a place that’s full of heart, flavor, and soul — this is it. 🔥🍽️💛

Completely loved it!!! The people, the food, the service 10/10. Also loved the ginger tea. Definitely recommend and a spot you shouldn't miss out while being in Granada

Great options for local Nicaraguan food. I got the Indio Viejo and Tacos Nicas and a lemonade. Everything tasted decent and prices are really good here.

Excellent traditional food and charming decor. The indio viejo was very tasty.

Great place on the main pedestrian street with with helpful staff. We had a couple of beers and shared enchiladas which were so good! Very reasonable for the price and tasted authentic.

Don’t believe the hype. Worst meal I have had in all of Nicaragua. I shouldn’t be surprised as they practically chase people down the street with menus trying to enlist customers - this should’ve been a red flag but based on the reviews I gave it a shot. This place is a swing and a miss.

I wanted my first meal in Nicaragua to be local food, this place was a great hit, friendly service, great prices and a really nice setting. I would definitely come back.

The people at my hotel said this one was one of the best restaurants in town for traditional Nicaraguan food, and they were right! I loved the food and the prices were reasonable, they just don’t take card.

We wanted to try more Nicaraguan food and this was the place! Staff were friendly and food was good, might be more challenging to order if you don’t speak/read Spanish but you can always use Google.

We found this place from the reviews. The owner was very friendly and food was delicious! Great for family cooked Nicaraguan food. Thanks so much

Cheap meats and good! 130 cordobas for lunch. Monday - Friday until 4.30pm Saturday until 3pm.

So happy a friend took me here. The food was delicious. It’s a local spot and a must-try. My friend mentioned that she has had the breakfast too, and it was delicious. Lovely vibe. Make sure your translate app is on your phone. Luckily, all the locals know how to be patient and assist with ordering as best they can.

We spent 5 weeks in and out of Granada and came here any time we could. The food is delicious and amazing value - the staff are super friendly and helpful!! We will miss it when we leave the county. HIGHLY RECCOMMEND

Great value and delicious Nica food. Everything in the breakfast are fresh made and yummy. We ate here several time. A great local restaurant in Granada.

Beautiful breakfast. Such a generous serve of homemade delicious food. Very well priced, probably the best breakfast we had so far Nicaragua. We definitely recommend to go there for a typical Nica breakfast.

Nice place if you wanna have a local, tasty and cheap breakfast. I'm vegetarian and I can't eat gluten, but Claudia quickly managed to offer me a nice veggie gallo pinto (the rice and beans part was really really good). I would recommend if you want to eat as locals eat :)

Wow. I've had a lot of mediocre tiramisu in my life, but the tiramisu here is fantastic. This place is busy with locals from opening to closing every day for good reason. They also make truly good espresso coffee drinks, better than almost every other cafe we've been to in the last 3 months in Central America.

Had the best coffee I’ve had in Central America so far, many affordable baked options as well and a nice little shop with a good atmosphere

Did not like the tres leches here at all. The whip cream didn’t taste like whip cream at all and the flavour seemed low quality. The service and atmosphere didn’t seem super friendliest either. (Pretty sure we got overcharged too). A pass for us!

Wow…. from a Google photo, made to order for this special event! Wow!!!! And. They’re coffee and croissants are fabulous too.!

5 stars from me are well earned, and this place needs 10 stars. The cakes🍰 are delicious. I highly recommend the "tres leches" cake and the cup, however whatever you choose you will be extremely satisfied with, no doubt. It isn't expensive at all but if it was, I'd still buy there as anything they make tends to be amazing. This is one of those places that only locals tend to know about and foreigners go to the more expensive places for lesser quality products, so if you are visiting Granada, DO NOT MISS IT!!!!!! Incredible place to visit and Maria Elena will tend to be there so make sure you have a chat with her if you can, she is extremely sweet :) NOTE: Once 4 pm hits, this place gets busy so make sure to keep that in mind and go there earlier if you want to beat the rush 😉

Great espresso and cappuccino! Best place in Granada for a croissant and a cappuccino! Highly recommended!!

Lovely little bakery! Went there 3 times during my stay in Granada, the perfect place for something sweet and a cold drink. Super nice staff and great variety.

Wish we had come here sooner on our trip! I tried many different coffee shops in Granada and this is definitely the best, with some speciality coffee options and the usuals. Coffee was a great flavour. I had a banana peanut butter smoothie and asked them to add coffee to which they happily did and it was so good! The banana bread was delicious Nice place to sit for a while, very peaceful with calm music playing and a garden. The staff were very attentive and polite. Note that tax isn’t included and is added at the end, so this place does end up being quite expensive.

Gaia Forest Café is a beautiful spot set in a charming colonial building. We had coffee and pancakes, and both were excellent: fresh, flavorful, and made with locally sourced ingredients. What makes this place even more special is their shop, where they sell all-natural products that reflect the same sustainable philosophy as their menu. The people working there are also very friendly. A wonderful place to relax, enjoy good food, and support local producers in Granada.

Excellent all around! Had the eggs Benedict and it was one of the best ever had - softest homemade muffin, egg cooked perfectly, not too heavy! We’re coming back for dinner and future cafes!!!

Beautiful ambiance and delicious food! The dinner menu has a variety of choices from across Latin America- everything I tried (on the sampler platter) was very good.

Absolutely loved this place especially as a vegetarian! I had the garden omelet and a carrot, beet & turmeric fresh juice! Will be back soon!

Outstanding location for breakfast and lunch. The hosts provided a free shot of turmeric and a free apple banana at the end! The atmosphere is relaxing with nice music and art, and the menu has an English section! 10/10 would come again.

Amazing food, got the lentils and coconut curry and it was fantastic! Deep flavors and healthy food which was hard to find in the area. Will be back. Incredible atmosphere as well and a great place to relax with a good book and a great cup of coffee.

Spanish for "The Third Eye", this is a place in downtown Granada that serves a variety of foods, both Nicaraguan and gringo cuisine, in addition to oddities like sushi. Food is good, with very large portions, but is very expensive by Nicaraguan standards, with many mains costing about USD$12-20. Has the usual selection of Toña and Victoria beers, but also what is probably the best collection of craft beers in Granada, including a stout brewed specifically for El Tercer Ojo. Domestic beers less than USD$2, while craft beers are $USD6-7 per bottle. Friendly, if typically leisurely service. Has weekly specials for sushi and burgers.

I absolutely love the decoration.. Sushi was nice for being Nicaragua, although a bit pricey

The best parts of this restaurant are the ambience and specials. They have 2 x 1 deals most nights, making an otherwise good dining experience even better. There are good drinks and good dinner options, ranging from sushi, tacos, to steak. I tried them all and I was pleased with it all. The service and dessert were okay.

The food was great and the restaurant itself was beautiful to sit in but expect to pay a lot for in Nicaragua.

Granted it was a Tuesday, which seems to be an off day in Granada as far as restaurants are concerned, the service and availability of the menu left much to be desired. Compared to the service from other establishments, this was the worst service we had on our stay. Three different people from the wait staff came to our table on my taking our drink order after which only after contemplating leaving when fifteen minutes had passed did the register attendant come after over hearing our dissatisfaction. Most of the menu was unavailable and I had to settle for an overpriced burger with a soggy bun. I'm sure that at some point the menu was presented well, however good ingredients with poor execution does not justify the price. This seems like a place for tourists that like Applebee's or Chilis. This does not warrant a visit form anyone looking for quality or culture. I would recommend finding anyone of the other fine establishments on the main street. At least there you'll get what you pay for.

I like very much the decor and the bartender he is a professional

We snagged a place at the bar on New Years Eve and was super impressed with how hard everyone was working to supply a packed restaurant with drinks. The food was really nice, especially considering how busy they were. The ceviche was excellent. I thought prices were reasonable.

Chipotle/Moe's burrito chain style feel and menu. Better, more authentic food of course but the same feel.

It's overall good, affordable, good wifi, next to a supermarket in case you want a beer it's OK to bring over.

The food is not so good, but the attention is very good.

Reminds me of a Chipolte bank home, decent food, not to expensive for Granada.

Delicious food, speedy and friendly service with good wifi. Open late.

Great veggie burrito deal of the day 100 cordobas

These are authentic Mexican tacos and burritos. Delicious.

PURE Gym and Spa is a standout choice for visitors to Granada. The space effortlessly balances serene ambiance with energizing vibes, encouraging guests to join invigorating workouts alongside fellow visitors. Post-exercise, unwind in the little lounge, perfect for taking in the vibe. The welcoming staff adds to the experience with their attentive service. Well-organized gym sessions cater to all levels, and the Yoga classes are a must-try highlight. Centrally located, it offers easy, safe access to Granada’s attractions—ideal for evening strolls to the heart of the city. A gem for fitness and relaxation!

Nice that this gym has lots of fresh air. Decent variety of machines, including cardio equipment. Some a little old/dirty, dumbell rack had lots of spiderwebs. Day pass was 25-75C more expensive than the other two gyms I looked at in Granada. Zumba class is best in Granada, so fun and totally worth it!

Today I had the best massage I've had in Nicaragua at Pure by Maria Isabella. It was professional focused and relaxing. The room had airconditioning as well so it was really refreshing. She really focused on the areas I told her hurt the most while still giving me a great all around massage. In the past I have had really uncomfortable massages by men and someone that came to my house that ruined my sheets with oil and massages that were just so fast and painful and not relaxing at all. Pure asked if I would prefer a man or woman and makes it clear that it is a professional environment I felt very safe and comfortable and in good hands. I can't recommend them enough! PLUS they have a giant tortoise in the garden! So cool!

I really love all the services here. So far Carmen is absolutely the best massage therapist I have ever had. She truly has healing hands. Elena gave me an excellent pedicure and waxed my eyebrows perfectly. The smoothies are delicious. Everyone here is so very kind. Visit here for sure!

Went to a Cross Training class with Victor one night - it was intense and not for someone looking for an easy workout but felt great after. Went to yoga the next morning which was excellent! Then sat down for breakfast which was delicious and well priced. I had a pedicure and 30 min massage which I was in heaven for. Such a cool place! Beautiful courtyard, relaxing atmosphere and the staff are SO friendly!! Highly recommend.

At the end of my trip, I Visited for a massage. To my surprise turned out to be one of the best 90 min. massages ever and I've had hundreds for sciatic nerve issues. The massage therapist, Carmen, has 40 years experience. Its a deep tissue and Swedish technique, but she finds and hits all the pressure points. Just an amazingly talented therapist. I scheduled 2 sessions. The massage rooms are very comfortable and clean. Highly recommended.

Nice Gym with quite a good selection of machines. Here you can get some real work out done. We loved the yoga classes and the staff was always friendly and helpful. We would not recommend waxing your body at this gym or if you do, ask about the price first . My wife was charged 63 USD for just 45 Minutes and the quality of the treatment wasn't good either.

Beautiful and tranquil hostel with more of a shared apartment vibe. Clean rooms, bathrooms and patio. Big rooms, comfy bed, equipped kitchen. If you need something there's someone to reach out to and you'll get helped quickly. Since it's next to the main street it's noisy in the morning but they inform that on the booking side, so all good. It's super close to the centre.

After 15 months of travel I can say that it was the most clean, organized and well equipped kitchen we've seen. The rooms were spacious with a good fan. The bathrooms were great. The space in the middle is fresh and lovely. 100% recommend

Glad I read the reviews before booking – "Best hostel I've ever stayed at" is 100% accurate. I stayed here based on the the price, free breakfast and fast internet speed. What I got was much more. The female dorm has 3 bunk beds with lots of room between beds so guests aren't disturbed. The top and bottom bunks have a ton of space in-between so you aren't disturbed by snoring or the other person moving. Like the kitchen, the rooms are impeccably organized. You get a large locker that fit my two big bags. I (a messy person and long-term traveller with lots of stuff) even was able to keep my things organized. On top of how good Gallo Pinto is, the owners have another spot – Casa Caracola. Because I'm remote working, they invited me to work from Caracola's coworking space. All I can say is, WOW!! I've never worked from a place so calming, with great (stable wifi), and an ergonomic desk chair!!!! Where you stay really makes a difference no matter where you go. I'm back in Granada in a week and know where I'll stay. Thanks so much for the BEST stay, Gallo Pinto team!

the place should have a higher price tag. but they are just starting, so go get their discount and stay at the dorm for just 6$. the hostel is managed by a german guy and it shows: everything is clean and organized. if you can’t pee property, there’s even an instruction for you at the toilet:) super well equipped kitchen, in the room you get a big storage, key provided. the atmosphere is chill and pleasant. i never liked party hostels and gallo pinto is what i needed

Perfect two week stay in Granada. The space is beautiful, the location central, and the guys who live there are helpful, welcoming, and fun. The kitchen is well-equipped, the shower pressure strong, and the bed in the room I stayed in was luxuriously large. I read reviews for many other places in the city that complained about stifling hot rooms. Not the case here. The room has great airflow thanks to the bamboo upper wall and open window, keeping it at a reasonable temperature. If you want to be surrounded by other foreigners, stay elsewhere, but if you want to experience a bit of local life, this is your place.

A wonderful stay with Lorena's team - Liz and Jonathan, who treated me and the other guests like family! Gallo Pinto is such an appropriate name for what I have found to be typical Nicaraguan hospitality - warm, down to earth, and welcoming! Rooms are simple but clean! The hostel is well located, but not as busy and party-esque as some of the other hostels around Granada. A great choice for unfussy travellers!

Lorena and Benjamin are very lovely people. We stayed for a week and would have stayed longer. It is right in the city centre and markets, supermarkets churches, food places, the pier, everything is really close by. Check-in was easy, the connection was perfect, the patio was nice, the common spaces comfy and the hosts make you feel at home. They even offered really kind additional services and help they wouldn't have had to offer. I would totally go back any time. Thank you guys and all the best! :)

*** Miss Dell's is now Picholine - same owners, same great food, new location *** We've lived in Granada for 4+ years and Bob and Kenia's Picholine (formerly Miss Dell's...same owners but new location) has the mantle of the top restaurant in town for a fine dining experience. The location is convenient, just a block off the busy Calle Calzada and near the Central Park. The space is beautifully decorated with local art but the interior courtyard is the highlight. Loads of plants, bushes, trees including flowering orchids. Tables are tucked in nooks so you've got a bit of privacy. The kitchen is visible from the courtyard so you can see real masters at work. The menu is as unique as you'll find in Granada, filled with choices running the gamut from salads (fresh greens and veggies from the owners' garden) to catch of the day seafood to beef, Australian lamb, and more. Beer, liquor, and fairly extensive wine selection. The owners take great care and pride in sourcing, preparing, and serving you a tremendous meal. The service provided by wait staff is very good - the menu and specials of the day are explained, drink orders are taken and delivered in a timely manner, and they check in on you at just the right time (not too often, nor too infrequently). Last night we joined friends for a night out, and between the four of us we enjoyed the following items from the menu: Bacon-wrapped meatloaf with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes (one of the specials this week), the Carnivore's Dilemma (just what it sounds like...can't make up your mind, get this for a sampling of several types of meat!), a calamari salad with fresh greens, grilled snook/robalo (seafood catch of the day), and grilled shrimp (largest we've ever seen, and sourced the same morning) with roasted veggies. We also had the blueberry pie with homemade vanilla ice cream for dessert. Picholine is at the high end for prices in Granada, but it is 100% worth the price and it is well below what you'd expect to pay for a similar meal in the USA. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

Best seafood in Granada. Cozy restaurant with very good prices for the quality of the food. Bob, the chef and owner was very welcoming and is willing to tell his story avout how he ended up in Granada.

The food was amazing here. DONT MISSED IT if you want to find a restaurant to enjoy your dinner in Granada!

We had dinner and it was so yummy. We ordered the jamaican jerk chicken and the babaganoush, it was very delicious. The restaurant is very cozy and the owner very kind! We highly recommend to go there!

Very delicious food , a bit on a pricier side but definitely worth it. Lovely people working here

This place was unreal. As vegetarians who occasionally eat fish, this was easily the best and most special restaurant in Granada. The kitchen uses locally sourced and own grown produce, with fantastic results. The pasta and passion fruit cheesecake were absolutely delicious.

Fantastic new restaurant, absolutely delicious food (the best we had in Granada). Was lovely to meet the chef as well, and there were plenty of gluten free options. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

I would give a 10 for the setting. But I give a 1 as a total because the quality of the drinks were absolutely far beneath standard. The "frozen Mocca drink was not even cold and the taste of a cheap cafe. The fruit smoothie was watery and not cold. Such a shame for this place

Fantastic location right by the Plaza Mayor on the other side of the Cathedral. The place is cozy and very nice. I had the "Ice Latte" and the "Torta de Elote". Both I can recommend, especially the ice latte as it gets warmer. The staff was nice and friendly. Keep in mind prices do not include VAT (15%) and Service (10%) which is very common in Nicaragua

(Translated by Google) I recommend Cafe Las Flores if you are near the church of Granada, they have a variety of desserts and very good coffee. The location is very good and also has a view of the Granada Park. (Original) Recomiendo cafe las flores si estas cerca de la iglesia de Granada, tienen variedad de postres y muy buen cafe. La ubicación es muy buena y además tiene vista hacia el parque de granada .

Took a coffee and tea to go, they add 15% on top of the written price, which is over priced to beginwith... not cool at all. Service wasn't friendly and coffee wasn't good

The location and the atmosphere of the Cafe is sublime you are right in the heart of Granada what else can one ask for. The service was also very good the waitress Carla, was especially nice to me and very informative about the tours they provide and Chicken Bacon Wrap was to die for. If you ever to stop bye Granada give Cafe de la Flores a shot. Definitely Worth IT!

(Translated by Google) Very nice place, good view and location. However, the coffee had no flavor at all, and the treatment was terrible, bad manners for requesting a stronger coffee. I do not recommend it if what you want to enjoy is a good coffee (Original) El lugar muy lindo, buena vista y ubicación. Sin embargo el café no tenía nada de sabor, y el trato pésimo, una mala crianza por solicitar un café más fuerte. No lo recomiendo si lo que quieren disfrutar es un buen café

SCAM They add 30 procent without telling you is a scam place, they just add taxes however they please and very greedy about it, coffee not good they are cheap about quantity to get more cash very greedy not service minded

Regular

(Translated by Google) Delicious burgers, the machos excellent and the cheeses not to mention. Very good attention from the owners. (Original) Ricas hamburguesas, los machos excelente y los quesillos ni se digan. Atención muy buena departe de los dueños.

(Translated by Google) Excellent Service!!! (Original) Excelente Servicio!!!

(Translated by Google) All delicious (Original) Todo delicioso

(Translated by Google) Tasty (Original) Sabrosos

We went twice and was close. Sent a message to know the time and didn't respond

(Translated by Google) Delicious everything (Original) Delicioso todo

Great place for Gelato

Yummy

(Translated by Google) Very rich and good (Original) Muy rico y bueno

(Translated by Google) It's very good (Original) Es muy bueno