León
Founded in 1524, León is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. With colonial splendor, it is the intellectual center of Nicaragua, renowned for its university, old churches, fine museums, revolutionary history and student life. It is also the home town of two of the finest poets in the Spanish language, Rubén Darío and Alfonso Cortés. Around León, there are majestic volcanos and beautiful beaches.
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Asados El Pelibuey
A simple buffet style restaurant serving grilled chicken, beef, pork and pelibuey (lamb). Very popular among the locals. The restaurant is named after the Pelibuey sheep that does not grow wool, making it suitable for warm climates.
C$60
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Bar y Restaurante Misissipi
Comedor Cucaracaha
Very tasty traditional Nicaraguan food. Great soups. Legendary restaurant popular among the locals. Simple atmosphere.
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Casa Lola
New restaurant in an old historical building, with tables in and around a beautiful court yard. Excellent meat and seafood dishes. Wide selection of fancy coctails and rum. Best place in León for a romantic dinner.
Tue-Thu Sun 12:00-22:00, Fri Sat 12:00-23:00C$700
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Central Market
Mercado Central
Large food court with all sorts of great beans and eggs and rice and fried cheese and cheese-stuffed platanos and thick tortillas. Great for breakfast, you can fill up for a dollar or two. You can also buy fresh-made juices, and gaze in awe at the giant blocks of fried cheese. On the street behind the market is Buen Gusto, where you should grab some Pollo Vino on the cheap.
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Coco Calala
Tasty vegan food in pleasant outdoor seating in a luch garden. Great fruit drinks. Popular among international travelers. Also a small delightful hostel with swimming pool.
Mon-Sun 8:00-21:00C$250
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El Bodegón
Nice Cuban food that is popular among tourists, but not quite as good as Tacubaya two blocks further north.
C$300
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El Sesteo
Great location with views of the cathedral. Has a diverse menu from typical local food and beverages to fast food.
Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00
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La Antigua 1620
Excellent food served in the oldest house in León, with many historical pictures on the walls. The taco appetizer is superb. Ask for a table by one of the old windows overlooking the street.
C$500
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Mañana Mañana Café
Serves light fair such as hamburgers, salads, pasta, and paninis in a pleasant minimalist setting. To drink, there is a wide variety of coffees, including cappuccino, espresso, latte and mochachino, as well as smoothies, juices and lemonade.
Open now · closes 9 pmC$250
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Montezerino
Meat restaurant serving a good fillet mignon or churrasco. It is open on the sides and serves as a night club at night.
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Restaurante Casa Vieja
Small cozy restaurant serving excellent Nicaraguan food. More popular among the Leonéses than tourists. Try their refreshing house lemonade.
C$400
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Tacos Marlene
Great place for the typical Leon dish of Tacos de la Salle. Dine-in or take-out.
Closed · opens 5 pmC$60 per taco
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Tacubaya
Fantastic Cuban and other Latin American food in very nice and pleasant environment. Try their lechón with yuca. Friendly service. Considered by many to be the best restaurant in León.
Closed · opens 3 pmC$350
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ViaVia
Popular local and international hangout with live music every Friday and trivia nights on Mondays. Has both international and Nicaraguan food. For typical Nicaraguan food, try a rich and delicious bowl of indio viejo or their excellent nacatamales cooked in banana leaves. In the back there is a hostel with 2 dorm-rooms and 6 well-kept private rooms with bath.
Open now · closes 9:30 pmC$300
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El Victoriano
Excellent restaurant at hotel El Convento. Great steaks.
C$700
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Los Pescaditos
Best seafood in León. Worth the long walk or short cab ride.
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