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( 2782-2584; Parque Central, 3c E, 3c S; pastries US$0.60-1.10; 7am-8pm; )
A bakery
every town would love. The cinnamon rolls are dense and sugary, the pineapple triangles
are addictive, and those are just two of the dozens of items this place turns out twice daily.
The ovens open at 8am and 4pm. Plan your visit accordingly.
Soda El Tico
( 2782-2059; Parque Central, 1c E, ½c S; buffet meals US$4, mains US$6; 7:30am-10pm)
By
far the most appetizing restaurant in town, Soda El Tico is a classic steam-table buffet
with steak, pork loin and grilled chicken served with a tasty salad bar. You can also order
a variety of snacks and specialties from the menu.
NICARAGUAN
$
Asados Gloria
(Hospital ½c O; meals US$2-2.50; noon-9pm)
At last a cheap
fritanga
with inviting ambien-
ce and real salad. The stock standard fluorescent lights and plastic chairs have been re-
placed with wooden furniture and a
trova
(folk) soundtrack, and the meats are tangy and
delicious.
BARBECUE
$
La Terraza
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CAFE
$$
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(contiguo Banco Procredit; mains US$6-7; noon-10pm)
This flash new cafe-restaurant above
Soda El Tico feels just a tad too stylish for hard-working Jinotega with attractive wrought-
iron tables, big sofas, hanging lamps and huge glass windows. It has a full range of caf-
feinated beverages and a small but diverse menu including salads and gourmet sand-
wiches.
