Restaurants, particularly in Managua, serve a variety of cooking styles including Chinese, French, Italian, Latin American and Spanish.
Things to know: There are a number of cheap but good restaurants/bars (
coreders) where beer, often the cheap local brand, is available. At the other end of the scale, the 4- and 5-star hotels have sophisticated restaurant/bars with a choice of international cuisine and beverages.
National specialties:•
Gallopinto (fried rice and pinto beans).
•
Mondongo (tripe soup).
•
Picadillo (shredded beef
dish).
•
Ajiaco (pork and tortilla dish).
• Rosquillas (a type of cheese and cornmeal biscuit).
National drinks:
• Fresh tropical fruit juice.
•
Chicha de maíz and
de jengibre (fermented corn or ginger drink).
•
Tiste (corn and cocoa drink).
Tipping: 10 to 15% is customary in hotels and restaurants. This is sometimes included in the bill.
NightlifeThe
Zona Rosa in
Managua is the up-and-coming district to party in, with bars, restaurants, clubs and a casino. The
Rubén Darío National Theater hosts regular concerts, exhibitions and cultural performances. Managua also has several
cinemas.
Elsewhere, there’s a variety of nightlife on offer, from lively
beachside bars to busy city nightclubs.
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