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    Borders Cafe

    113 Reviews
    #1 of 6 Restaurants in El Castillo
    €€ - €€€Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    River Street, El Castillo, Nicaragua
    +505 8274 9359
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    Overview
    4.5
    113 reviews
    • Excellent72%
    • Very good20%
    • Average6%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “pasta” (15 reviews)
    “juice” (10 reviews)
    “curry” (6 reviews)
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    Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    PRICE
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    LOCATION
    River Street, El Castillo, Nicaragua
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    1 - 10 of 72 reviews

    Reviewed 6 August 2018
    Christmas & New Year's Review

    A most delightful restaurant and bar to spend Christmas and New Year's with local friends. Exceptional food and service with lively music.

    Thank PilgrimWayfarer
    Reviewed 2 April 2018
    Give me some of that curry

    The thought of curry and spaghetti weirded me out at first. My expectations were set on a Nica rendition of spaghetti and meatballs with the red sauce being a watery ketchup. I was surprised with the garlic curry pasta that Borders Cafe presented. The owner...More

    Thank Matthew L
    Reviewed 2 April 2018
    Very good but expensive

    The food was excellent and seemed to most be grown on the premises and was made from scratch and the prices reflect that. The owner was very friendly and attentive. The place is off hte beaten path tucked down a side "street"/path. Lovely setting, nice...More

    Thank jenfogg73
    Reviewed 16 February 2018
    Had a Good Lunch Here

    Four of us had lunch. Three typical Nicaraguan plates with pork and chicken and one spaghetti. All were very good.

    Thank CAK45
    Reviewed 10 February 2018 via mobile
    A hidden gem !

    Our favorite place to eat El Castillo, Nicaragua! Yamil serves amazing organic fresh food, amazing coffee and milkshakes ! He loves to show customers his organic garden out back!!

    Thank lyeo64
    Reviewed 26 January 2018 via mobile
    Excellent organic coffee and juices at the end of the village

    This place almost at the end of the village is located behind the hotel Victoria over a small bridge. It is quite. The owner is very nice and we had a fantastic fresh juice and a coffee. Both organic and tasteful.

    Thank Patrice_VDD
    Reviewed 15 January 2018
    A gem of a place

    We were recommended to go to Borders cafe to try one of their smoothies which we did. Jamil was so friendly and welcoming, his English was very good. The smoothie was one of the best I've ever had. We booked to go back that evening...More

    Thank JanTrev77
    Reviewed 14 January 2018
    Yummie coffee

    Nice atmosphere great coffee very relaxed big choice of coffee worth a visit for all coffee lovers staff are really friendly too

    Thank Angela f
    Reviewed 4 December 2017 via mobile
    Great Breakfast

    We had a nice, typical Nicaraguan breakfast at Border's. It is tucked back into a cool little garden spot. The service was very good, though we were the only ones there. The food was good, especially the gallo pinto which tasted as though it was...More

    Thank Jake D
    yamilniko, Propietario at Borders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 12 December 2017
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    Muchas gracias por sus felicitaciones y comentarios.

    Reviewed 6 October 2017 via mobile
    Great food!

    We came here for dinner on our second night in El Castillo following a recommendation from Marga (owner of Hotel Luna del Rio) and it was very good! We both had pasta and it tasted great! The waiters were a bit slow and the bar...More

    Thank Mikenica
    yamilniko, Propietario at Borders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 November 2017

    Thanks you, you welcome.

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    Rating summary
    • Food
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    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: River Street, El Castillo, Nicaragua
    • Location: Central America  >  Nicaragua  >  Rio San Juan Department  >  El Castillo
    • Phone Number: +505 8274 9359
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    Description
    This cafe is located on the Rio San Juan in El Castillo and the town can only be reached by boat.From San Carlos to El Castillo is 2 hours by boat. When you stay at El Castillo cross the brigde Victoria Hotel 50 meters to the raith.
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