Nicaraguan cuisine is simple, hearty, and based on local ingredients. Popular dishes include:
- Gallo pinto – rice and beans, often served for breakfast
- Vigorón – cassava topped with pork cracklings and cabbage salad
- Nacatamales – large, flavorful tamales wrapped in banana leaves
- Fresh fish and seafood along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts
Drinks to try include locally produced rum (Flor de Caña), fresh fruit juices, and Nicaraguan coffee.

