Comayagua offers a variety of alternatives that are sure to please most tourists to the city. Following is our list of recommended establishments:

El Torito. Without doubt the best steak in town. Located on the highway between San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, just south of the detour to Comayagua. Open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Full bar service. One of the restaurants in Honduras where you can count on your meet being cooked just as you ordered it!

Villa Real. Without doubt the most unique restaurant in the city. A wise combination of XVth Century charm combined with modern equipment makes this a very cozy corner in Comayagua, conveniently located almost behind the cathedral and open daily for lunch and dinner. Also operates as a convention center with capacity for up to 100 persons. Typical Honduran and International cuisine and first class service make this the best restaurant in the city. A pleasant, fully stocked bar, private rooms and a refreshing garden are a perfect combination that will please all your senses.

Hannemann’s. Probably the most popular “gringo” restaurant bar in town. Located on the main boulevard entering town. International food with an emphasis in Cajun style cuisine. Best stocked bar in town with affordable prices. Their golden rule, clearly visible in the establishment “be nice or leave” is observed religiously be clients. US Expat, Shaun and his Honduran wife, Carolina, are delightful hosts that will make you feel at home! Over 10 years in business. Open from Wednesday to Monday from 6:00 p.m. for dinner. Monday night ritual consists on enjoying football games on TV. A must while in Comayagua.

Mang Ying. Perhaps the most popular restaurant in the city, offering Chinese food. Air conditioned room offers the opportunity of escaping the hot summer days. Open daily from 10 to 10. Fully stocked international bar.

Turicentro Villareal. An interesting combination of just about anything in one location! Pizza and hamburgers, a full international bar, conference room, a pool and children’s playground all under one roof. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The best pizza in town. Pool open for a nominal Lps. 25.00 per person.

La Gota de Limon. A new establishment located almost directly the Catedral, in the Bellavista Building. Full service bar and restaurant with nice side views of the lit up cathedral at night. Owner is a Honduran-American who is fully bilingual. Food offered is typical Honduran including churrascos, chicken and a variety of pinchos. Bar offers a variety of tropical fruit and lemon based cocktails. Karaoki bar on weekends. Open daily from 4:00 p.m. till midnight.

Helados Esquimo. Located in the Herat of Comayagua, right on Central PArk, between the Catedral and the Municipality building. Open daily from 8 in the morning till 10 at night. A perfect spot for a refreshing ice cream, cold drink or to satisfy your cravings for sweets. They also have typical foods in the back patio. Nice setting with table’s right on the park. Good friendly service and the best ice cream in town.

J&G Country Bar and Grill. Some of the best seafood and largest burgers in town! US Expat, Jimmie, a long time Comayagua resident and his wife are hosts at this restaurant bar, offering good food at very reasonable prices. Open daily from 5:00 p.m. till midnight. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights are Karaoke nights from 7:30 p.m. on. Weekends they are open till 2:00 a.m. Local TV sets always have sports events showing.

Casa Castillo. Located right on central park, in a totally renovated old house is a new establishment open for lunch and dinner that offers beef, pork and sausage grilled dishes. Also a variety of ice cream flavors. No alcoholic beverages sold on premises.

Comida Rapida Venecia. Cafeteria with buffet style setting. Good, clean setting and very reasonable prices. Located one block from the central park. Fresh fruit frescos and bottled softdrinks. Good desserts. Open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. till 8:00 p.m.

American Food Co Located at the Mega Plaza Mall, at the entrance to town, this establishment offers a variety of fast foods, such as pizza, chicken wings, calzone, nachos, fried chicken and cheese fingers. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. Beverages available include beer and softdrinks.

La Fonda Mexican and Honduran foods. Tacos, fajitas, baleadas, etc. On Saturday they offer local tamales, called nacatamales and montucas. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 10. Closed on Sundays. Located at the Centro Comercial Valladolid, Bo Torondon.

Cafeteria Senorial. Located downtown, almost across the street from Almacenes Tropigas. Open Monday to Saturday from 7 in the morning till 9:00 p.m. Charcoal broiled food. Beef, chicken and pork shis ka bobs. A very complete menu. Full bar service.

El Portal. Located at the new Santa Maria de Comayagua Hotel on the highway. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Buffet service for lunch and dinner, as well as a la carte menu. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. They also have a very complete bar.

La Casita. A new restaurant in town, located across the street from Wendy’s, la Casita offers broiled dishes, including beef, chicken and pork. Nice, family style atmosphere with no alcoholic beverages sold here. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Very affordable.

Wendys. The first US franchise to arrive in Comayagua Wendy’s is located on the Boulevard Cuarto centenario as you enter town from the main SPS – Tegucigalpa highway.

Cyber Fortuna Comayagua. Although more of an entertainment spot than restaurant, this establishment offers a variety of slot machines and has become one of the most popular spots in town. Host, Felipe is always on premises to make sure that you feel at home. Video poker and slot machines. Located on Ave. Cuarto Centenario, in the Araque Madrid Building. Open daily from 1:00 p.m. till midnight.