Where to Eat in Las Penitas: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 20, 2018 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best restaurant in Las Penitas, Nicaragua including Barca de Oro, Dulce Mareas, The Lazy Turtle Restaurante & Hotelito, Playa Roca Hotel - Restaraunt and Bar, Comedor Bertha, El Pollo Negro, Mono Loco, Restaurante El Faro, Sua Grill&Chill, Perla del Mar
Restaurants in Las Penitas

1. Barca de Oro

End of town at rivermouth, Las Penitas, Nicaragua Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
50%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 136 reviews

Barca de Oro

This restaurant is in the Barca de Oro Hotel in Las Peñitas, Nicaragua. I wanted to leave a review about it and not the hotel because I did not stay in the hotel.

Reviewed By cmuld00n4 - Denver, Colorado

We loved the fresh juice and Nica breakfast. My husband really loves their pancakes. He got them last year when we visited, and he raved about them for a full year. He was so excited that they were just as he remembered them when we returned this year.
Plus, the service is great.

2. Dulce Mareas

Lagoon Road | 100m Sur Barca de Oro, Las Penitas, Nicaragua Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Reservations Pizza, Italian, International, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch HK$39 - HK$78 +505 8827 1161
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

Dulce Mareas

Dulce Mareas ('Sweet Tides') is a unique dining experience in Las Penitas.We offer real Italian style pizza, fresh smoked fish, nachos and other items. Dulce Mareas also has the only espresso machine in Las Penitas, offering a full range of espresso based beverages, using quality Nicaraguan organic coffee beans.The restaraunt is a 'Rancho' style building with thatch roof, good ventilation and beautiful lighting and ambience. There is an excellent sound system and large screen projection, providing movies, music, and sports events.We pride ourselves in offering a pleasant dining experience unlike anything else in the area.Private space available for parties up to twelve persons.As a general rule, smoking is not permitted in the restaurant. There is a covered patio area in the front.Bookings available for special events.

Reviewed By Pat5150 - Montreal

I wasn't necessarily keen to eat Italian food while traveling around Nicaragua, but a lot of people have been saying good things about this restaurant and I finally decided to give it a shot.
Don't expect an Italian-style pizzeria, as this is definitely a laid-back Nicaraguan-style beach establishment. The vibe is cool and relaxed.
A small Greek salad, a small pepperoni pizza, and a beer set me back about 10 Canadian dollars, which isn't that bad. The food was good, no doubt about it, but the service a bit so-so.
I had to get up and go order at the bar, even though there were only 3 other clients in the restaurant when I showed up.
Although other places offer better value, Dulce Mareas remains the restaurant to visit if you're in the mood for a tasty pizza.
Would go back.

3. The Lazy Turtle Restaurante & Hotelito

Water Front, Las Penitas, Nicaragua Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Bar, Mexican, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +505 8546 7403
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 87 reviews

The Lazy Turtle Restaurante & Hotelito

Reviewed By lucycan - Minneapolis, MN

We had several people in town tell us the burgers here were amazing. We went in and had a few beers and burgers. The burgers were NOT good at all. Mushy for some reason. Really odd. The owner was great, the beers were cold, but skip the burgers.

4. Playa Roca Hotel - Restaraunt and Bar

1 Playa Roca, Las Penitas 91701, Nicaragua Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Bar, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +505 8428 8903
Excellent
19%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
11%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 71 reviews

Playa Roca Hotel - Restaraunt and Bar

Reviewed By Teresa V

I don't know why there are so many tourists here but this place is definitely over priced. I only got a smoothie and cost a totsly of 60Cords...way more than a regular smoothie would have cost and it didn't taste that much better. Don't go here just for the convenience of it...might as well explore your options and try other things

5. Comedor Bertha

Policia, Poneloya 1 Cuadra Al Sur y 1 Cuadra Al Sureste, Las Penitas, Las Penitas, Nicaragua Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Latin, Seafood, Central American Lunch, Dinner +505 2317 0218
Excellent
48%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Comedor Bertha

Reviewed By GRANDPAcking

I was GRANDPAcking in Las Penitas for 6 nights.
The locals recommended Comedor Bertha for a seafood meal.
We turned up and had a lobster meal each.
Mine was done in garlic butter.
My son's was grilled.
We each got 3 medium sized lobsters. It was a big meal.
We paid N$330 each.

6. El Pollo Negro

Main Street in Poneloya, Across From Hostal El Pulpo, Poneloya, Nicaragua Seating, Waitstaff Latin, Seafood, Spanish, Soups Lunch, Dinner +505 8888 8811
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

El Pollo Negro

Reviewed By jeef_99 - Kelowna, Canada

Ate here a few times as its a cross from our hotel. The owner was really nice and the staff were attentive. They have wifi and make great limonada mexicana. The fried shrimp (camarone empanizida) were my favorite. I didn't like the fish tacos however as they had a lot of fish bones in them. All in all a nice spot for a meal and the coldest beers we have had !

7. Mono Loco

Frente Playa Roca | Frente Playa Roca, Las Penitas 21000, Nicaragua Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Reservations American, Bar, Street Food, Canadian, Fast Food, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks HK$16 - HK$55
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Mono Loco

thanks everybody, it was a wonderfull 1st season and it was a great succes ! We will reopen soon with the same great food and also with some improvements. thanks again to everybody who helped making MONO LOCO a success and see you all soon.

Reviewed By iamfoxspirit

Cozy space, open and inviting atmosphere, good staff and very knowledgeable and friendly manager. Their food is all fresh and they sometimes get specials in like some delicious oysters or you can have your burger made just the way you like it (no, for real!) and it may take a few minutes if it's busy but it's worth the way. Whether you get fries, with gravy, or as pouting - those are some fine tomatoes! The restaurant is very involved in the community, they sell very stylish, colourful, and very affordable (and cute too, did I say cute?) shirts, tanks, and tops to raise money for charity. I shouldn't even say charity. It's really quite interesting they put the money right back into the community, right now it's a skate park for the kids to keep them off the roads. Delicious food, cold drinks, inviting patron, and shopping too? You don't want to miss this little cozy hut of wonder - and at nighttime you probably won't, it's the one all lit up with icicle lights would all around it!

8. Restaurante El Faro

Playa Las Peñitas, Las Penitas, Nicaragua Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating Seafood, Latin, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +505 8811 7357
Excellent
80%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Restaurante El Faro

Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member

My boyfriend and I met some friends who were staying in the one room of this restaurant...A real catch! Such a reasonable price...the room is really big...it has a single bed, double bed, private bathroom and a private kitchen!
We ate at the restaurant and the food is absolutely amazing! In addition to all this, we went back to try the watermelon mojitos...To our delightful surprise it was a 2 for 1 for 60 cordobas!! Amazing! And the mojitos were unbelievable!!
This is an must go to restaurant in Los Peñitas!

9. Sua Grill&Chill

Las Penitas, frente a Playa Roca y Simple Lodge, Las Penitas, Nicaragua Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations Mediterranean, Central American, South American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$31 - HK$78 +505 7823 5320
Excellent
78%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 115 reviews

Sua Grill&Chill

International "tapas", grilled specialities, cocktails, smoothies and home made bakery

Reviewed By Pat5150 - Montreal

Given the reviews this place garnered, there was no way I was going to miss out on trying it during my stay in Las Penitas.
The décor is cute and the beachfront location is great. But would the food pass the test?
With resounding colors, yes! I had two pork skewers (Spanish-style and Nica-style), with vegetables, chips, a bowl of rice, and a beer. With the tip included, it cost me less than 10$! This is awesome value given that the food was delicious!
The staff doesn't speak much English, but there is an English menu. So it's all good.
A "must" for anyone spending time around Las Penitas!

10. Perla del Mar

Nic-14, Poneloya, Nicaragua
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
50%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 2 reviews

Perla del Mar

Reviewed By Bar_none_travel - Edmonton, Canada

We ordered fried fish and a shrimp dish. Our meals came over 30 minutes apart! I had literally finished eating and had my plate cleared before my husband was even served. The price was similar to what we paid elsewhere for less food. I understood the 2.5 hours to eat, it was Nicaragua and they were having a family party.....but having our food served so far apart? Plus my 8 shrimp were horrid rubberballs in a sea of nasty garlic mayonnaise.....and the picture showed grilled shrimp?! Also, you don't get napkins...at all. Anyway, we went here based on a recommendation. We actually really enjoyed drinking our beers and watching the locals play in the water and the tide come in but an expensive somewhat nasty expensive meal. Go for beers and colour - pass on the food.

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