Cuisine in Nicaragua

Gallo Pinto

The national dish of fried red beans and rice, served at breakfast with eggs or cheese.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Rice, Red beans, Onions, Bell peppers

Nacatamal

A traditional dish of corn dough with pork and rice, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

• Region: Pacific side
• Main ingredients: Masa dough, Pork, Rice, Pimento

Indio Viejo

A beef stew thickened with cornmeal and flavored with tangy sour orange.

• Region: Around León
• Main ingredients: Beef, Cornmeal, Onions, Sour orange

Baho

A hearty dish of beef steamed in banana leaves with green plantains and cassava.

• Region: Pacific side
• Main ingredients: Beef, Plantains, Cassava, Onions

Vigorón

A street food staple of fried corn tortilla tacos stuffed with meat and salad.

• Region: Masaya
• Main ingredients: Tortilla, Ground beef, Cabbage, Cheese

Queso Frito

Pan-fried cheese, commonly served at breakfast or as a taco side.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Halloumi-style cheese, Oil

Sanchocho

A chicken and beef stew with vegetables, a rainy season favorite.

• Region: Caribbean coast
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Yucca, Corn, Herbs

Ceviche Tilandria

Fresh Pacific seafood marinated in lime.

• Region: Rivas Department
• Main ingredients: White fish, Lime, Onions, Cilantro

Tres Leches Cake

A sweet sponge cake soaked with three kinds of milk.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Sponge cake, Condensed milk, Evaporated milk, Heavy cream

London Broil Nica

Charcoal-grilled steak marinated with coffee.

• Region: Jinotega
• Main ingredients: Beef, Coffee, Garlic, Black pepper