5 Best Restaurants in Trujillo, Honduras' Caribbean Coast

Perched on a hilltop just below the Christopher Columbus statue on the Mirador close to Parque Central, this cozy little spot may have the best view in town. Look for signs near the park that point up the road to the restaurant. Enjoy the view with wine or a cold beer, fish, meat and pasta dishes, or little snacks like pupusas and beef brochettes.

A grassy lawn with shaded tables and patio seating offers tasty tapas, imported wines, and gourmet lunches. Fish, chicken, and pasta dishes drizzled with bold sauces are served with salad during the day. At night, the menu includes mango and strawberry canapés and well-seasoned beef brochettes. Signs next to the bank at the Parque Central point diners up the road toward this pleasant hilltop eatery.

Come to this busy restaurant for a quick bite of local fare at an unbelievable price. Baleadas (flour tortillas filled with re-fried beans), pasteles (meat-filled, deep-fried pastries), and the typical local breakfast of ham, eggs, beans, and tortillas are served on plastic tables in a no-frills setting.

Sit at a long wooden tables right on the sand, or climb the stairs to the third floor for the best breeze. Fresh seafood dictates the menu: try the shelled lobster sauteed with garlic, or the Conch ceviche, if you're an adventurous diner. Fried chicken is also available for those wanting something more familiar. Don’t let the light music trick you into thinking the place has no verve. It’s also a bar with a long liquor list, and drinks that pack a punch.

Trujillo families pile around the long wood tables right on the sand as unobtrusive tropical music plays throughout the restaurant. The kitchen serves traditional seafood dishes like shrimp, lobster, and conch, as well as a variety of fried chicken options. The liquor list is the longest in town. A shower is available for diners coming in off the beach.