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Cocina de Doña Haydée

Restaurant Nicaraguan restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Restaurants in Managua


Address

No. 1, Carretera a Masaya km. 4 ½, 71 P.º de la Unión Europea, Managua, Nicaragua

Website

www.lacocina.com.ni

Contact

+505 2270 6100

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.7K reviews)


Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (21) Nicaraguan (18) comida (18) service (13) Managua (10) restaurant (9) Excellent (9) dishes (8) Excelente (8) para (8)
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  • 5/5 Kai C. 1 year ago on Google • 577 reviews
    This is a traditional Nicaraguan restaurant. My food was excellent fresh and well prepared. The ambience was relaxed and the service was fast and courteous
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert Z. 3 years ago on Google • 211 reviews
    A big selection of delicious and, for the most part, traditional Nican dishes to choose from. Seafood, steak, chicken, whatever your taste buds are craving. Local beers are cheap, the breeze on the patio is pleasant, and the staff will make you feel right at home.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edward Medrano, J. 5 years ago on Google
    If you want to try the food you see local Nicaraguan people sell in the streets, this restaurant is a great choice! As you`ll know it will be good, authentic and best of all clean along with good culinary presentation. The property is composed of a mixture of wooden and concrete pillars as well as roof tiles and numerous local paintings and native`s arts & crafts. The expansion recently implemented adds a second floor view and a more relaxed and cool place from where you can enjoy the delights of the kitchen. The staff is friendly and attentive, pricing is a bit steep per Nicaraguan standards so to speak but in all reality it`s affordable guys. The dishes are well proportioned and if you really want to try great exquisite Nicaraguan plates, I would definitely recommend to make a brief visit to La Cocina de Dona Haydee!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 m t. 1 year ago on Google • 212 reviews
    This place is deliciously authentic Nicaraguan food. Come here for sure, we couldn't decide what tasted better, everything was too good! Highly recommend it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joe V. 1 year ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Doña hayde This is probably the most famous Nicaraguan traditional breakfast place in Managua. they have high quality food in a traditional Ranchito. When it gets busy here, it’s hard to park your car. Customer service is very slow. Don’t come here if your in a hurry. Takes forever to get food and your bill. Tostadas, are amazing. It comes with the egg cooked easy or suave. Most Nicaraguans do not like this, but I love it. It’s not a big dish, but if you’re a little hungry, it’s a perfect little meal. Boaqueño is one of the most popular dishes here. It’s high-quality Nica food. I feel the pork is always dry and prefer it nice and moist. Nacatamale, really good, but the pork is a little dry. But still worth ordering. Overall, I would suggest this place for anybody trying to experience a traditional Nica meal. Note- I have not been here for lunch or dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandra D. 1 year ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Best Nicaraguan breakfasts. Best place to go if you want to try traditional Nicaraguan food. Prices are very good for the portions and quality. Definitely a must in Managua. Their gallo pinto is the best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Pedro C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is to dry , in the juices my wife and i found Coackroaches legs but even though we didn't got charged waitress wouldn't admit to it .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean, safe, and comfortable place. In the heart of Managua. I had a wonderful time there. I compared the taste to the common old Nicaraguan grandma’s recipe, average and competitive prices. I enjoyed the fresh breeze while there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc-Grégor C. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gemme. Nestled in an off street ... You discover a beautiful and comfortable restaurant. The service is not excellent or perfect, it is simply fantastic. Some of the personnel spoke English and they provided us with a menu in English. They went above and beyond letting us sample some of the drinks. They also explain most dishes. The dishes were expecting Amy well dressed and tasted fantastic. This, my friend, is a place like no other.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elvin C. 2 months ago on Google • 584 reviews New
    Excelente para desayunar

  • 5/5 Robert 11 months ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Mir hat der Besuch in dem Restaurant äußerst gut gefallen. Das Essen war traditionell und sehr lecker. Weiterhin war die Portionsgrösse sehr gut und die Preise fair. Die Angestellten waren auch sehr nett. Man merkt an der Einrichtung sowie der Aufmachung, dass man sich wirklich Gedanken über das Konzept gemacht hat. Ich würde definitiv wieder vorbeikommen.

  • 5/5 Hassan C. 7 months ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Pretty good Nicaraguan food! Staff was friendly. Parking can be an issue if you drive because it’s in a busy area.

  • 5/5 Jérémie S. 2 months ago on Google • 78 reviews New
    Delicious 🤤. Clean. Real typical food 🥘

  • 3/5 Jacqueline Jose Martinez C. 2 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    El gallo pinto estaba duro y seco

  • 5/5 Roger R. 6 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    The food here is always great. They are pretty fair to American size dishes. The pancakes were mini, but the prices were great. There's always someone there to guide you where to park. The staff is friendly.

  • 5/5 Ghislaine Sieveking R. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Wow, great food, fantastic service and very convenient location. Stopped here for breakfast on our way to Granada. An place a must try out for authentic meals.

  • 5/5 Leon B. 10 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Literally the best food I had during my entire stay in Nicaragua.

  • 5/5 Yess B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, exquisite food! (Original) Bello lugar, comida exquisita!

  • 5/5 abraham r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and atmosphere (Original) Excelente comida y ambiente

  • 5/5 Anielka Corea a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ricky (Original) rriquisimo

  • 5/5 Gerson D. 3 years ago on Google
    La sopa de frijoles 😍

  • 4/5 NOHELIA C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, the appetizer was served after we were eating the main dishes. But the food is delicious.

  • 2/5 martin c. 2 years ago on Google
    To be a fancy restaurant with very high prices expecting 🤔 to be different. A lot of flies can't eat much on peace. They have a air conditioning room where social distance is not appropriate. Too many people in one room. Covid19 alert ⚠️.

  • 5/5 Francisco Javier Matamoro R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich breakfast (Original) Muy rico desayuno

  • 4/5 Josue T. 5 years ago on Google
    First time I visited this place. During all these years living here I hadn’t had the opportunity to come! I did and I was impressed with all the options. Great place for those who want to live the full Nicaraguan gastronomy. If you are a first timer, it’s a must for you to come here. A little bit pricy but still a good option.

  • 5/5 CK O. 7 years ago on Google
    Deserves 6 stars. Super authentic (and a bit upscale) local cuisine. Cocoa drink is amazing. Will be back for dinner again!

  • 5/5 Dippy R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. I ordered pollo asado and was very satisfied

  • 5/5 Mari S. 5 years ago on Google
    The set up of the place its very cozy and it has an outdoors area. This is one of my favorite spots to enjoy a very nice breakfast or lunch, delicious Nicaraguan food and very affordable. This restaurant has a very friendly and professional staff and this is also a good place to take your kids.

  • 5/5 Mireya R. 2 years ago on Google
    Every time I am in Managua I have to visit this place is like home cooking, everything you miss of eating when you live out broad.

  • 3/5 Carl A. 5 years ago on Google
    I had Indio viejo and buñuelos. Best part of my meal were the ripe and fried plantains. I didn't like the buñuelos. Perhaps they would be better warm.

  • 5/5 Saskia R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and service, perfect for getting a taste of the local cuisine without the risk of upsetting your stomach (:

  • 4/5 Jack C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food! Service could be a bit better. Was pretty difficult to get the servers attention.

  • 5/5 Alvaro L. 1 year ago on Google
    Since first entered the place we were received with a smile and awesome attention, them the food was the icing on the cake. Great family atmosphere but open enough to enjoy a cold beer. I will definitely be coming back to try some other dishes. I had the indio viejo, great taste just to much of a small portion for me.

  • 5/5 Joe C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best authentic Nicaraguan food in Managua. Must go.

  • 2/5 Michelle Van H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the most overrated and underwhelming restaurant in Managua. Tiny portions, mediocre food, and a fat check. Next time I'll go to the corner and buy fritanga to save myself $25. I'd rather eat at any fritanga on the side of the street than waste my money here.

  • 5/5 Vincent A. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. So glad I ate here. I recommend this restaurant to the world.

  • 3/5 Gloria S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was okay, the place is centrally located on a busy street. The staff is professional. We ordered a national mixed platter, and it resembled a mixture of little taco sampler of mainly shredded chicken and refriedbeans, tortillas, and tiny portions of fried plantains. I did not see the chorizo, Moronga, and other choices. The dessert was good. I had been here before, but it was no longer the same quality. I was later told that here now only the food bowl is what is recommended.

  • 1/5 Aleksandar L. 9 months ago on Google
    Ordered fresh orange juice, got mix of water, ice and juice from the market. And than was waiting half hour for the service and they had just a few tables with people. Left and never tried a food. This supposed to be a nice restaurant?

  • 4/5 Maria Chevez O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I ate healthy, fast attention and good service despite having been a holiday (Original) Comí saludable, atención rápida y buen servicio a pesar de haber sido un día festivo

  • 4/5 Janet Isabel González G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty food !! (Original) Muy sabrosa comida!!

  • 2/5 Byron A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very good (Original) muy bueno

  • 4/5 Milton M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet, clean environment and moderate price (Original) Ambiente tranquilo, limpio y precio moderado

  • 4/5 Israel Star. Linares B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service. (Original) Excelente servicio.

  • 5/5 Ariel Mejia c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

  • 5/5 Daniel Aragón H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to enjoy Nicaraguan food (Original) Excelente lugar para disfrutar de comida nicaragüense

  • 1/5 Stefanny M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I did not like the food (Original) No me gustó la comida

  • 5/5 Jhonas V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent super recombdado place (Original) Excelente lugar super recomebdado

  • 5/5 Karol L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Love it Very delicious food😍 (Original) Me encanta Comida muy rica😍

  • 1/5 Celson R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately the food in the Metrocentro food court has gone bad and 2 bad experiences with overheated food. (Original) Lamentablemente se ha vuelto mala la comida en el food court Metrocentro ya 2 experiencias malas con comida recalentada.

  • 5/5 Jocksand V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an excellent place and has a delicious cheese soup of the day. medium but rich. (Original) Es un excelente lugar y tiene una sopa de queso riqusima del dia. mediana pero rica.

  • 4/5 Karelia G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very little portion for the price (Original) Muy poca porción para el precio

  • 5/5 Eveling Lissette G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service and rich food! (Original) Buen servicio y rica comida!

  • 5/5 RoqueTV 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place to eat with the family (Original) Un lugar agradable para comer en familia

  • 5/5 Haydee S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good cust service, amazing food.

  • 4/5 Billi R. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good nica food, the only issue I found with this place was the amount of time I had to wait until my order was ready.

  • 4/5 Aileen L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for outdoor dining. Vegetarian options and an extensive menu of Nicaraguan fare.

  • 5/5 Dustin M. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was so amazing we ended up eating here 3 times total. The breakfast menu is amazing with exceptional service. Next time we are back in Nicaragua we will definitely be stopping here again.

  • 5/5 indira r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to taste typical food (Original) Buen lugar para degustar comida típica

  • 5/5 Rodrigo D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food at affordable prices (for Managua standards) (Original) Muy buena comida a precios accesibles (para estándar de Managua)

  • 5/5 Jeniffer S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best breakfasts that can be found in a Managua restaurant, the space is pleasant, the waiters can take time to pick up your order but it is worth the wait, the food feels very homemade, a place that I would definitely recommend. (Original) De los mejores desayunos que se pueden encontrar en un restaurante de Managua, el espacio es agradable, los meseros pueden llegar a tardarse en recoger tu orden pero vale la pena la espera, la comida se siente muy casera, un lugar que definitivamente recomendaria.

  • 5/5 Leonel O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Original and homemade Christmas filling. (Original) Relleno de Navidad original y de casa.

  • 4/5 Johnny Davila U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food (Original) Muy buena comida

  • 5/5 Ricardo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service and excellent flavor (Original) Muy buena atención y exelente sabor

  • 5/5 MARISOL ESPINOZA L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tremendous (Original) Tremendo

  • 4/5 jose m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good food a la carte. (Original) buena comida a la carta.

  • 4/5 MrRachahi 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, fast, typical Nicaraguan food is eaten tasty. (Original) Muy buena atención, rápida, se come sabroso la comida típica nicaragüense.

  • 4/5 Rigoberto C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent, the Baho (Original) Excelente, el Baho

  • 2/5 Bryant A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too expensive for very average food (Original) Demasiado caro para comida muy normal

  • 5/5 Osmani D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent "steaming" breakfasts. It is always a pleasure to eat there. Family atmosphere, careful attention and always clean, very reasonable price and what better national live music. Start one morning say hello (Original) Excelente desayunos "humeando" . Siempre es un gusto comer ahí. Ambiente familiar atención esmerada y siempre limpio precio muy razonable y que mejor música nacional en vivo. Empezar una mañana saludes

  • 5/5 mi luz tulus c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place, food with a lot of flavor, great prices !! (Original) Excelente lugar, comida con mucho sabor, excelentes precios!!

  • 5/5 luna l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful experience. (Original) Hermosa experiencia.

  • 4/5 Jorge Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quality of soup and typical Nicaraguan food that preserves quality. No more that they don't use olive oil. Well are my preferences. Ideal for meetings (Original) Calidad de sopa y comida típica Nicaraguense que conserva calidad. No más que no usan aceite de oliva . Bueno son mis preferencias. Ideal para reuniones

  • 4/5 Jose Ramón Solis V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good attention the food is typical Nicaraguan very good (Original) La atención muy buena la comida es típica Nicaragüense muy buena

  • 2/5 carolina a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) About (Original) Más o menos

  • 5/5 Allan S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious high rib soup (Original) Riquísima sopa de costilla alta

  • 5/5 Jose A. 2 months ago on Google • 0 reviews New
    Muy buena experiencia


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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