Top Snacking, Sipping And Shopping In San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

Nacho Libre Bar and Restaurant

During the day, Nacho Libre Bar and Restaurant does not look like much, but upon commencement of business marked by the open doors, it will be hard for you to resist this lively little joint. Serving up the best homemade burgers in town and their famous fried pickles (a.k.a. “Little Willies” and our favorite), Nacho Libre is a great place to sit and enjoy your food along with some freshly made cocktails.

Our top choice of burgers is the “Bareback”. A little twist on your normal bacon cheeseburger, this delicious savory option comes stacked with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, onion rings, tangy BBQ sauce, all sandwiched between locally made hamburger buns.

A well-known local hangout, Nacho Libre is a great place to meet some new friends or travelers. Don’t worry if you aren’t into hamburgers, they also have delicious vegetarian options. While their food menu rarely changes, their daily drink specials are not something to miss. We indulged in a couple of delicious fresh ginger-rum cocktails and their spicy margaritas. Cheers to that! Nacho Libre compared to other local restaurants is reasonably priced and is a cash-only restaurant, so be prepared and stop by one of the many ATM’s in town before you get too comfortable!

San Juan del Sur Cervecería

If you love draft beer and good food, this is a must-visit while visiting the area. Located a few blocks East of the beach on Avenida Mercado, this fairly new “brewpub” is one of our top spots, which we highly recommend you to try. Before you get too enthusiastic, note that San Juan del Sur Cerveceria is closed on every Tuesday. The opening hours are 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. during weekdays and on the weekends, they open early at 10 a.m. for their infamous brunch specials.

Typically, at least twice a week, they have live music from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.. If you happen to be here on Friday, you are in luck! This is the day that they offer a tour of their on-site brewery around 5:30 p.m., which includes free tastings of their draft beer options, depending what’s on tap that week. We highly recommend their pulled pork sliders and any of the craft beer choices. The perfect pairing if you ask us!

Auric Clothing Shop

Auric is a local clothing shop that offers a bit of everything in the local sense and they have expanded in the past year to a bigger & better shop in the center of town. Creating handmade fashions both inspired by and produced locally in Nicaragua, this shop is our favorite place to stock up on comfortable tees, dresses and even jewelry! It also provides great options for souvenirs! Their prices range from 5 - 55 USD and they carry both men & women’s fashions. With their quirky statement tees and hand tie-dyed clothing, it is hard to choose, and you will want one of everything! If you’re lucky you can even find them hand-dying the latest collections right outside in the back of the shop! Be sure to make your way in here & support the growing local business.