Best Nicaraguan Food in Los Angeles

Sabor Nicaragüense Restaurant is known for traditional Nicaraguan breakfasts, grill plates and street food. Our most popular dishes include:

• Carne Asada: Carne asada is grilled and served with rice and beans, plantain, fried cheese, and salad.
• Nacatamal: A Nicaraguan tamale of seasoned pork and masa with rice, potato, and peppers, steamed in a plantain leaf.
• Gallo Pinto Completo: Gallo pinto, meaning rice and beans, anchors this full Nicaraguan breakfast, with a choice of plantain, fresh white cheese, and cabbage salad.
• Fritanga Nicaragüense: Fried pork, enchilada, gallo pinto, plantain, and cabbage salad come together on this Nicaraguan grill plate.
• Vigorón: Boiled yuca topped with crispy chicharrón, which is fried pork, and a tangy cabbage slaw, a Nicaraguan street dish.
• Churrasco con Chimichurri: Grilled churrasco steak topped with fresh chimichurri and served with rice and beans, plantain, and salad.

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We’re known for Nicaraguan food in Los Angeles, including grilled meats, gallo pinto, nacatamales, hearty soups, and traditional breakfasts.

• Latin American Food: Latin American favorites span grilled meats, rice and beans, seafood soups, fried plantains, and traditional sweets. Examples include Carne Asada Regular Sir, Gallo Pinto completo (Maduro, Queso Y Ensalada), 1 Sopa De 7 Mares Reg, 1 Tajadas De Maduro Con Queso, and Cajeta Nica.
• Nicaraguan Food: Nicaraguan specialties include nacatamales, gallo pinto, steamed beef with plantains and yuca, and fried pork dishes. Examples include Nacatamal Servido (Comer aqui), Gallo Pinto Solo., Vaho, 1 Vigoron, and Fritanga Nicaraguense.
• Drinks: Drinks range from tropical fruit refreshments and chia lemonade to coffee, cacao, and Nicaraguan sodas. Examples include Limonada con Chia, Guanabana, Cacao, 1 Pinolillo, Milca De Lata, and Cafe Colado.
• Lunch: Lunch centers on grilled beef, roasted or fried pork, sauced steaks, and rice prepared in the Valencian style. Examples include Carne Asada Angus, Lomo De Cerdo Asado, Cerdo Frito/ Fried Pork,, Bistec En Salsa Jalapena, and Arroz A La Valenciana.
• Seafood: Seafood comes grilled, breaded, simmered in soups, or served with garlic, cream, and tomato-onion sauces. Examples include 1 Camarones Empanizados, 1 Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, 1 Camarones En Crema, 1 Filete De Pescado Asado, 1 Mojarra Entomatada Con Cebolla, and 1 Sopa De 7 Mares Reg.

Additionally, explore Desserts, Bakery, Breakfast, Soups, Steak, Chicken, Juices, Pastries, Coffee, American Food, Burgers, and Fish.

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Yes! Sabor Nicaragüense Restaurant offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.

We serve the following areas: Leimert Park, Cienega, Jefferson, Harvard Heights, Baldwin Hills, West Adams, Parklabrea, View Park, View Park-Windsor Hills, Inglewood, Van Ness, Country Club Park, Koreatown, Nevin, Victoria Park, Jefferson Park, Adams-Normandie, West Hollywood, Windsor Hills, and Little Bangladesh.