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El Colibri

Behind Catholic church, southeast corner, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
8863-8612
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Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The food here is wonderful, the service even better. The menu is simple, but there is something for everyone. There are quite a few vegetarian options as well, which is important to me. The prices are more than reasonable; we paid less than 50 bucks, including tips for two appetizers, bottled water, wine, beer and three main courses. I'd highly... More

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Tilaran
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I have eaten many times in Colibri. The food is awesome and inexpensive. I have taken friends there who are always blown away. You can get vegetarian and meat dishes. There is a middle eastern flavor. The atmosphere is relaxed and beautiful. I eat here almost every time I come to san Juan del Sur.

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Santa Barbara
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This place had some good food. We ate here twice and had steak once and meat balls once. I would say the meat balls were so so, and the steak was great. Service was on point

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Copan Ruinas, Honduras
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47 reviews 47 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Great place, service is great w/ waiters really going out of their way to be attentive ... Wonderful! My wifes chicken curry was two thumbs up, my falafel plate wasn't quite up to expectations - but then again we are a long ways away from Tel Aviv and NYC. Lovely ambiance, great service and yummy food makes this one of... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We really enjoyed the food. The salads were great, the humus and bruchetta are unique and yummy, the spanish meatballs were amazing. Of course the food is not Nic food, but it is sure good! The patio area where you are seated is really pretty, and you would not know you are in the middle of town.

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I had dinner there one night! the food was really good. Granted I didn't like my dish that I had, but I loved what my friend ordered. The service was very good. They told us what type of wait time for the food so we would know what to expect. The crowd was nice and relaxed.

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mitsllor2
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We enjoyed our first dinner in San Juan. Nice vegetables, good fish, good service. Its off the beaten trail but worth finding.

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Blue Hill, Maine
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38 reviews 38 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My fiancée and I had two dinners at El Colibrí and discovered some of the best food in Nicaragua. The downside was the second night when we sent back the Mediterranean stew with cous-cous because it was stale, salty, and really bland. The non-Nica owner came out to defend the dish instead of being open to criticism. We have worked... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Amazing food! Great Mediterranean fare with choices and options for vegetarians. The atmosphere is lovely. The secluded garden is charming and the decor is perfect.

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Brooklyn, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Upscale and unbelievably delicious! But expect to spend a bit of money, and remember, you're on isthmus time (which is much like island time in its slow pace).

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