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(Av Martínez, Parque Morazán, 3c S; meals US$3-5; 7am-9pm)
The best-loved steam table in
Matagalpa. Take your choice from dozens of options including chorizo and eggs in the
morning, and perfectly caramelized grilled chicken at lunch. Whatever you pick, it's all
top notch.
Buffet Oasis
(Parque Rubén Darío, 1½c E; meals US$4-5; 7am-9pm; )
A great Matagalpa steam table
buffet with all your Nica favorites and excellent
frescos
. High turnover means it is always
fresh.
NICARAGUAN
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Rincón Don Chato
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NICARAGUAN
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(Av José Beníto Escobar, Parque Morazán, 2c S; batidos US$1.20-1.80, mains US$4; 7:30am-6pm
Sun-Thu, to 5pm Fri)
A fresh-pressed, formica diner with amazing
batidos
(fruit shakes
made with milk or water)
.
The pineapple and celery in orange juice is an instant classic,
while the broccoli smoothie is way better than it sounds. It also has a rather indulgent
pound cake dripping with simple syrup.
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La Matagalpa
(Av José Beníto Escobar, Parque Rubén Darío, 3c N; 8am-8pm; )
Matagalpa's go-to all-
purpose supermarket is an essential haven for self-caterers. It carries locally produced cof-
fee and cheeses, and its own brand of hot sauce.
El Cafeto
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CAFE
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(Parque Morazán, 2c S, ½c E; coffees US$0.75-1.75, mains US$3.50; 9am-9pm Tue-Sat, to 2pm
Sun, 5:30am-9pm Mon)
A cute and sunny coffee bar with flowers on the tables, salads and
pressed panini on the menu. The coffee is fantastic and it even has ice cream!
La Vita é Bella
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ITALIAN
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( 2772-5476; Parque Morazán, 2½c E, 1½c N; pastas US$3-4, mains US$5-8; noon-10pm;
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This local institution serves up flavorful authentic Italian dishes at low prices in a re-
