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 Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject: FOOD & DINING IN HONDURAS / HONDURAS DINING GUIDE |
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FOOD & DINING IN HONDURAS
There is a wide variety of restaurants and bars in Tegucigalpa and the main cities. However, you should step out a little and move beyond the recommendations that you have read about in all the Honduras travel books. How? A good place to start when looking for food is by walking the squares or plazas of Honduras, branching out, and looking for the places where locals are gathered.
If your Spanish is limited, you are always safe in ordering plato tipico. In Honduras, this typically consists of refried beans (red or black), crema, rice, a very salty piece of otherwise bland cheese, plantains (a fried sweet member of the banana family) and corn tortillas.
Plantains come prepared in different. Ask for maduros (mature) and they are the overly ripe ones you will see in the markets of Honduras. Often, on the north coast, they are apt to serve them less ripe (verde). On the islands, you can also find boiled plantains.
When in Tela, Ceiba or Roatan, the fresh fish is a must. Don't be so interested in what kind of fish it is; merely asked for what was caught that morning. Don't forget to try conch (pronounced 'konk' in English or caracol in Spanish).
Beef on the mainland is good but the range-grazed steer is a tougher cut than at home. However, the taste is superior. If you get to La Ceiba, Ricardo’s is an excellent restaurant but be prepared to pay North American prices. Save room for dessert and the coffee is magnificent.
Avoid uncooked vegetables (particularly salads) and fruits that haven’t been peeled. You have to have fresh pineapple for breakfast. Every day. One problem; You will never want to look at canned pineapple again.
Note: In Honduran restaurants, a hostess does not seat you. Walk right up to the table you would like and sit down. Honduran restaurants are beginning to establish separate smoking areas.
Tipping: Service is included in most restaurant bills. In hotels, cafes and restaurants, 10 per cent of the bill is customary where service is not included. |
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