Dining

Dining in Honduras can be fun because of the wide range of dishes available here to try out. One of the best dishes to taste in any restaurant here is Plato Tipico which is refried red or black beans, along with crema, rice, a salty piece of bland cheese, plantains and corn tortillas. It is the national dish of Honduras and is served in the form of a platter with many garnishes including beef, the stable diet of the country, fried plantain, beans, marinated cabbage, sour cream, and plenty of tortillas on the side.

There are more than a few options for eating out in the main towns and cities of Honduras. You will come across many restaurants with varying price ranges.

The larger cities have international dining options as well as local eateries. The less expensive dining outlets are known as Comedores.

Many tourists love to feast on cheap snacks on the street and in the markets, such as fruit and grilled corn. The different regions offer a multiplicity of particular specialties.

The typical breakfast in Honduras is a plate of scrambled eggs, tortillas, cheese, and ham, all of which contribute to a filling meal.

One of the common foods, which can be found all over the country is the baleada, a white flour tortilla filled with beans, cheese, and cream.

The most important and constant diet in Honduras includes meat. There are fewer options for vegetarians, besides rice, beans and cooked vegetables.

As many young generation people in Honduran are fond of fast food, you will see a lot of fast food chains from the United States mushrooming in the larger cities and towns.

If you are in Tela, Ceiba or Roatan, you must try the fish delicacies served there.

If you are in La Ceiba, Ricardo's is worth a try. It is a very nice restaurant and offers nice food at North American prices. The restaurant is specially reputed for its choice of desserts and coffee.

In San Pedro Sula, you will come across some of the finest dining joints in Honduras.

A. Top Restaurants

La Salsa is an exceptionally hygienic restaurant with terrace dining that offers a spectacular view of the city and its famous monument, Christ of the Picacho. This restaurant has become quite popular with the local business people as well.

San Pedro Sula is home to some of the best restaurants in Honduras. There is such an extensive selection to choose from.

Las Carnitas

This restaurant is located in an open space in the Zona Viva district. It is an inexpensive restaurant that serves Honduran dishes. The specialties include grilled beef and chicken plates and the place is open for lunch and dinner. This restaurant is also fully equipped with a bar.

La Espuela

Located on Avenida Circunvalacion, in the Los Andes district, this restaurant boasts of a very pleasant indoor and outdoor setting. You can try out some of the delightful Charcoal broiled dishes.

Villa Regina

Located on Avenida Circunvalacion.

This restaurant has come up recently and is fully air-conditioned. They offer lunch with a wide-ranging buffet, and for dinner, you can experience the pleasure of a Honduran style menu. This place is only open for lunch and serves beers and soft drinks.

El Dorado

This is an informal restaurant, quite popular amongst locals and tourists alike, with indoor air-conditioned rooms as well as outdoor seating. This place serves amazing Honduran dishes.

Cafes

Skandia Cafeteria.

Open 24 hours a day

Located: at the Lobby of the Gran Hotel Sula

This is a nice place to stop by late at night. It is one of the most preferred restaurants for late dinners or early breakfast.

Tegucigalpa has a huge number of excellent places to pamper your taste buds. You will come across most of the eating-places in the downtown district, the Zona Viva district or the Colonia Palmira area.

Porcao

Located in the Palmira district, Porcao presents its visitors with fine steaks in a pleasant setting. Open for lunch and dinner, they have a full bar service with a nice selection of wines.

Furiwa

They serve excellent Chinese and international cuisine, with an extensive menu.

It is open from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

All major international credit cards are accepted here.

La Veranda

Located at the trendy Honduras Maya Hotel, this restaurant is specially known for its version of the national dish of Honduras, Plato Tipico. They also serve tasty Continental food.

Tre Fratelli

This is an Italian restaurant with an outdoor terrace. They serve tasty pastas along with a range of other Italian dishes. You can also sip some excellent varieties of imported wines here.

Taco Loco

This place serves great Mexican food. It is considered to be a popular get together joint for the young local crowd. You could choose from two styles of ambience, the first one being an open-air terrace while the other is an indoor area.

Sancho Panza

Located in the Ruben Dario district, this restaurant is a couple of blocks away from the El Cenaculo church. It is a recently opened Spanish restaurant, which is built in an art gallery style and offers fine food and drinks. Opens daily for lunch and dinner.

Ni Fu Ni Fa

This is one of the most popular places and is an Argentinean-style restaurant that serves outstanding steaks of imported cuts. Apart from that, they are also equipped with an extensive salad bar. This staff here is quite friendly and offers good service.

El Quijote

Located in the La Leona section of town, this place has existed for over 30 years. It provides a spectacular view of the central park and the Cathedral of St. Michael Archangel. El Quijote serve tasty and refined international cuisine and specialize in Spanish Paellas and seafood platters.

Closed on Sundays.

Open from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 pm

On Mondays open till 8.00 pm.

Expatriados Bar and Grill-La Ceiba,

Theme: Barbecue

Price: less than US$10

Comparison: less expensive than average

Address: Near El Centro-Ask any taxi for Expatriados

This bar is perched on the top floor of a building where you will find a grass hut, which covers more than half of the floor space. They stock an excellent selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. If you visit this place, it is recommended to order for their barbeque menu, which offers some tasty selections, and is rather filling. You could also order for a ham or pork chopped with beans, rice, and salad. The margaritas served here are also quite good.

Happy Hour is held from 4-6 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

The favorite dishes include the Mexican favorite, tacos. You can choose the main course from beef, chicken, or a mix of the two.

The Argentinian Grill Restaurant

Located in front of Posada Arco Iris.

They offer an extensive choice of appetizers, main grill dishes of seafood, beef and chicken, fresh salads, desserts, red and white wine and full international bar service. The environment is stylish, relaxed and comfortable. Reasonable prices and excellence of service have fuelled the popularity of this restaurant.