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Reviewed 19 September 2020 via mobile

Mi Viejo Ranchito is a located on the side of the road on Carretera Masaya in the outskirts of Managua. This restaurant is a family favorite for all of us and we frequented this restaurant numerous times. This restaurant is great for families, couples, etc....This restaurant has it's own dedicated parking lot. Mi Viejo Ranchito offers an extensive menu of local Nicaraguan favorites and a kids menu as well. The outdoor setting is bright and airy. Wifi is provided courtesy of the restaurant. Just ask the workers for the Wifi password. Our 7 year old enjoyed coming here and we took our family who lives in Managua here, some of them being their first time coming here! They enjoyed it very much. The menu is very large having simple things like tostones con queso (plantain chips with cheese), quesillo (Nicaraguan dish: tortilla, cream, and onions), y tajadas (plantain chips). To more elaborate dishes such as borchetta de res (sticks with meat and vegetables), pollo a la plancha (grilled chicken), and carne asada (grilled meat). Highly recommend this place and service always has been great and the staff attentive.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 10 March 2020

My Viejo Ranchito is conveniently located right off the road (literally right off the road on the right side), half way between Managua and Granada. If you are traveling from Managua to Granada you have to stop and eat in this Restaurant, it is quiet...an experience, my husband and I eat here on a Tuesday afternoon and let me tell you, it felt like the weekend they had a nice trio playing romantic songs, the food was delicious! My husband and I were so hungry that we felt that trying one of their steak was the best choice and, let me tell you.... I am so glad we did. I ordered the "filete de lomo", served with white rice, pico de gallo and tostones, the meat was so tender and juice with a garlic, buttery taste, well done and my husband had the mini churrasco with chimichurri sauce that it was very delicious as well, this food really hit the spot! For the quality of the food, the service, the convenience, the ambiance and the prices this place is a MUST when traveling to Granada, they also have many convenient locations in Catarina, even in the Food court in the Galerias Shopping Center in Managua. We highly recommend you eat at My Viejo Ranchito while visiting Nicaragua.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 21 October 2019

This place is crowded most of the time because it's really good if you want a Nicaraguan experience (if not they also have other types of food). The waiters make you feel at home, food is delicious and the prices are great. This is a...place where you always go back, I highly recommend :)More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 20 October 2019

A favorite with locals, at km 18 on the highway to Masaya, it offers a looong menu of tasty Nicaraguan favorites at good prices.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 9 March 2019

We were able to get 2 small filet medallions with a side of potatoes for around $11. They were well seasoned and tender. We ate there twice during our stay!

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 3 March 2019

We seem to get caught up often in Managua with getting thing done before heading home. This is a great restaurant for a quick meal or snack as well. Friendly helpful staff. My wife has allergies to beef and pork and the wait staff are...always helpful with choices.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 24 February 2019

This is a nice place to stop after a long day of hiking. The food is very good and at a reasonable price. They have a play area for the little ones while you are waiting. They have Karaoke on Sat nights, so if that...annoys you make sure to get there early and leave before hand.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 18 July 2018 via mobile

Good stop before visiting Masaya or Granada. Excellent service, good prices and the menu is pretty wide. Recommended.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 16 April 2018 via mobile

Always have a great time with family. The service is quick and people are friendly. Love to visit when we get a chance. Keep up the good work

Date of visit: March 2018
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Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

The food is not very good quality. I would not go there again. The place was empty, that should have been my clue I had been there before and the food was good but this last time, the food was awful

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed 24 January 2018

We had a good time having Nicaraguan Food coming back from visiting the Masaya Volcano (an amazing experience since the volcano is currently active). The Quesillo was great, and the Cacao drink was also great. A lot of locals really like this restaurant because of...its location, even though is a bit expensive compared to other "Nicaraguan Food" places.More

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed 20 January 2018

went for dinner after visiting the volcano. very nice personell food quite good but they had an event going on and was rather slow to serve.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed 17 January 2018

When we are in Managua, this is where we like to come and eat. Excellent food at reasonable prices. Their steak dishes are the best! They have a wide variety of dishes, local and international fare.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 13 January 2018 via mobile

We visited two different locations and this particular one offered a lot better food and better service. It is a good option if you want to try some typical Nicaraguan food.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 7 December 2017

It is a pleasant place with typical ranch construction, great variety of dishes, Nicaraguan food is very good. They offer also international dishes, all in a nice place and the prices are affordable.

Date of visit: November 2017
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Mi Viejo Ranchito is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4