WHERE TO EAT The best Nacatamal in the world (according to food experts)

"Get their Nacatamales, a Nicaraguan specialty (the fatty cousin of the Mexican tamale), usually eaten at breakfast time. Steamed corn meal dough holds rice, vegetables and meat wrapped in a large banana leaf, here served with gallo pinto and toast – a filling start to the day!"

"Typical Nicaraguan dishes here cost more than at your local comedor (basic eatery), but it has a sweet patio setting and the portions are huge. Try the nacatamales (banana-leaf-wrapped bundles of cornmeal, meat, vegetables and herbs)."

"Nacatamales Emma in Managua is a small family business that offers delicious Nacatamales from Friday till Sunday. They await you at their premises to offer you a delicious Nacatamal with coffee and bread."

"For Nicaraguan chow, I always head to Fritanga Montelimar. The nacatamales, sweet-and-sour tongue, roast chicken and pork ribs are spectacular."