La Cocina de Doña Haydée
A good taste of local nicaraguan cuisine. 3 locations - original off the carretera masaya km 4.5 not far from metrocentro, another near the rotonda bello horizonte and the last in the food court at metrocentro.
Los Ranchos
Steak house that is so good, it spawned a chain in south florida. has been popular with locals for lunch and dinner since the days of somoza. during that time, the politicians on opposite side of the conflict would run into each other here on a regular basis. service is impeccable. they serve a churrasco that is hard to beat for flavor and tenderness. order it with a gin martini for appetizer. located about 3 blocks north of estatua de montoya. $$.
La Plancha
Steak house at its best and finest. dare you to try it and not say its one of the best steaks you ever had tried in your life. their signature plate is the name of the restaurant: la plancha. comes with mashed potatoes and plantains on a hot grill. $$.
El Rincon Salvadoreno
Fantastic salvadorian pupusas and fruit juices in a pleasant outdoor area $
Sushi Itto
In case you have a craving. three locations, one in carretera masaya in plaza familiar, one in galerias santo domingo, and one in plaza caracol. $$.
Casa del Cafe
For good coffee and breakfast. four locations, one in los robles, one on the second floor of metrocentro, one in galerias santo domingo and one after the security check at augusto c. sandino international airport.
La Cueva del Buzo
Great seafood freshly caught. must go if you can afford it $$$.
A good breakfast is Leche Agria - a homemade yogurt like drink. Look for signs advertising it in store fronts and pulperias. Put a little salt on it and eat it with tortilla.
Le Café de Paris
The best french restaurant in town. taken care personally by its proprietor and chef, jeaninne. very good wines. ask for its famous foie gras, green salad and pepper steak. located in los robles. $$$.