The smoothies here are really good, and that garden out back is so peaceful. Service was slow during breakfast rush though.

Thin crispy crust and really good toppings &mdash; easily one of my favorite pizza spots here. The Nutella calzone is a solid pick if you&rsquo;ve got room after 😅

Came for brunch and got the hummus plate to share&mdash;big portion, flavor was okay, nothing crazy. The chimichurri steak though, that was actually good, really tender. Sat outside in the garden, kinda peaceful, and there was some local art around. Nice spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Solid breakfast spot. Huge menu, friendly staff. Portions were generous. Shaded porch across from San Francisco church is the move.

The carbonara was actually decent, not too heavy. Pasta cooked right, which is rare around here. Place gets busy but worth it for a quick fix.

The thin crust pizza here is legit. Crunchy, not too doughy, decent amount of cheese. Had the margherita and it hit the spot. Salad was fresh too, but honestly the pizza&#39;s the reason I&#39;d come back. Place gets a bit loud inside but whatever. Solid choice if you&#39;re in Granada and want a quick bite.

Been coming here for a while now, and the wood-grilled chicken still hits the same every time. That smoky char on the skin, juicy inside&mdash;hard to mess that up, but they never do. Hand-rolled tortillas are a solid bonus too. Place gets busy, but the food keeps me coming back.

Came for the coffee, left kinda disappointed. It had that burnt taste, you know? Desserts saved the day though, the one I tried was solid. Place itself is nice, service was fine. Might give it another go next time, just gonna order something else.

Solid bar service and the food held up fine. Had the steak, cooked exactly as asked. Convenient spot if you&#39;re already at the Intercontinental, though nothing mind-blowing.

The pizza was solid, lasagna too. Turkish coffee hit the spot at the end. Been here a few times now, food stays consistent.

Stopped by for lunch, got the carne asada. It was solid, cooked right. Service was quick, no complaints there. Prices are a bit steep for Nicaragua though. Still, decent spot if you want a proper breakfast or lunch without the hassle. I&#39;d probably come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Lunch for two with drinks, $17 total. That&rsquo;s hard to beat around here. Portions were generous, we actually couldn&rsquo;t finish everything. Food came out hot and fresh, nothing fancy but solid. Place was busy, so we waited a bit, but it wasn&rsquo;t bad. I&rsquo;d go back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

The chocolate oreo cheesecake was rich and delicious, just like a taste of home. A great dessert option.

The asados and chicarrones were solid. Junior knew his menu and gave us a couple good tips for Granada too. Service was personal without being over the top.

Loved the local Nica plate&mdash;big portion with a bit of everything, and the price felt fair. Sat outside, nice breeze, no rush. Comfortable spot to just relax and eat.

Good portions and the price is right. Had the grilled chicken, came out hot and juicy. Place gets busy at lunch but worth it.

Nice spot with a colonial feel, staff were friendly without hovering. Wine list had good options, though prices run a bit high. Fine for a relaxed evening out.

The grilled stuff is what you wanna get here. I had the carne asada and pollo asado, both were tasty. Service was on point too. Happy hour runs till 10pm which is nice. Place gets a bit loud but the food makes up for it.

Big portions, no question. The fried rice alone could feed two people, easy. Price is fair for what you get. Just don&#39;t come in a hurry&mdash;service is slow and not exactly friendly. Fine if you&#39;re grabbing takeout or don&#39;t mind waiting around.

Tried the bacon and spinach pizza&mdash;thin crust, wood-fired, real good. Crunchy edges, not too greasy. Patio was chill, service kept it simple. Maybe a bit slow at first but fine. Solid spot if you&#39;re into proper pizza. 🍕

The birria tacos were incredible&mdash;that consomm&eacute; had so much depth. Went back after the chef change and it wasn&#39;t quite the same, but the vibe is still nice.

Nice spot to swim and chill for the day. Entrance fee goes toward food and drinks, so that&#39;s a plus. Prices are fair for the area.

The churrasco here was solid&mdash;grilled just right and came with those classic sides. Open-air seating kept it cool even without AC. Prices are a bit high for locals, but the fried fish is worth grabbing if you&#39;re already there.

The paella here is probably the best I&rsquo;ve had in Nicaragua&mdash;shrimp, octopus, calamari, mussels, all in there. Portion&rsquo;s decent for the price too. Fish carpaccio was good but not the star. Service was a bit slow, but I didn&rsquo;t mind much. Bottom of the paella could&rsquo;ve been crispier, but honestly the flavor made up for it.

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