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(frente Estatua de Montoya; mains US$1-4, lunch buffet US$2.50; )
Enjoy vegetarian goodies
and 50 kinds of
licuados
(fruit and veggie juices; US$1) on this spacious patio overlook-
ing lush gardens; the lunch buffet is from 11am to 3pm.
Cafetín Mirna
(Tica Bus, 1c O, 1c S; US$2-5)
Everyone loves a big breakfast here, with fluffy pancakes,
fabulous fresh juices and a good lunch buffet, too. It's a tradition.
NICARAGUAN
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Restaurante Santa Fe
(Canal 2, 2c S; mains US$4-12)
Despite the name, there's no green chili at this quality Tex-
Mex spot, with a huge bar, good enchiladas and renowned steak.
MEXICAN
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TOP OF CHAPTER
5
Centro Commercial & Carretera a Masaya
Metrocentro and Galerias Santo Domingo malls both have large food courts, the latter is a
bit more upscale.
Tercer Ojo
(Seminole Plaza, 3½c S; mains US$5-14; )
Managua's best fusion restaurant doesn't even
really bother fusing - it just goes straight out for delicious Asian flavors that you can't get
anywhere else in the country (apart from its sister restaurant in Granada). A wide balcony
for street-side people-watching adds to the appeal.
FUSION
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Cocina Doña Haydee
(lacocina.com.ni; Pharaoh's Casino, 1c O; mains US$3-8; breakfast, lunch & dinner)
This spot
does rustic right, all the way down to the traditional costumes and classic menu, from
gallo pinto
to
guiso de chilote
(cheese soup with baby corn) to steak with all the trim-
mings.
NICARAGUAN
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La Terraza Peruana
PERUVIAN
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