Unsure if I'd had Nicaraguan food before, I rounded up my foodie friends and we took a trip to Pinolero where we had a wonderful dinner in the bright, casual setting of Pinolero's dining room. Order on the tablets by the counter and find a seat in the corner dining room filled with light.
One of my favorite dishes was the Güirila (young corn tortilla grilled in banana leaves)--the corn flavor simply sang. We also enjoyed one Enchilada (hand-made tortilla stuffed with rice and shredded meat), two Res Asada (wood-grilled steak with gallo pinto [rice and beans], crispy green plantain tajadas, and green cabbage ensalada), one Chancho con Yuca (Pork with steamed yuca and green cabbage ensalada), and one Queso Asado (grilled Nicaraguan cheese), plus a variety of drinks (e.g., dragon fruit, passion fruit, and Nicaragüense cacao). Everything was well-seasoned (especially the steak) and piping hot. It was so tasty that I didn't take the number of pictures I normally take on a new-to-me dinner outing!
We appreciated Chef Orozco's visit to our table and the warm service from her family and staff. Highly recommend! read more