Don Jack’s

4.6

(161 votes)

Plaza Siglo Nuevo 1 Block East, 1ra Calle NE, León

Inexpensive

Closed now • Opens at 16:00

Experience the Unique Flavors at Don Jack’s in León

Located in the heart of León at Plaza Siglo Nuevo 1 Block East, 1ra Calle NE, Don Jack’s offers a distinctive dining experience characterized by delicious, generously portioned meals crafted with fresh seasonal vegetables and regional ingredients. Known for its creative and flavorful dishes, the establishment is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Nicaragua with an international twist.

Exceptional Home-Cooked Meals with Personal Touch

Don Jack, the friendly owner and chef, personally prepares each dish, ensuring high-quality and personalized service. Guests can enjoy a cozy and arty atmosphere perfect for intimate conversations. The menu includes standout items such as the vegetarian coconut curry, chicken curry, fish and avocado curry reminiscent of Asian cuisine, and even excellent hamburgers. Patrons appreciate that while drinks are not served directly, they are invited to purchase beverages from the nearby store and enjoy them with provided glasses, enhancing a casual and budget-friendly dining experience.

Open daily from 4 PM to 10 PM, Don Jack’s combines warm hospitality with exceptional food made from local ingredients, making it a cherished local gem and a top recommendation for visitors to León.

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4.6

161 votes

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Soul O'Reilly

July 1, 2025

By far the best food we have had in Nicaragua. The portions are large, super tasty and full of seasonal vegetables. We can’t get enough of it. We’ve been back three times in the last week and plan to go again tonight. Thanks Jack!

Alex Cantwell

June 30, 2025

Coconut curry was so good!!! Really good portion and fantastic service, 100/10 would recommend!

Ciara Maguire

June 19, 2025

We are here when in Leon. On arrival didn’t think it was open as it was a very unassuming place. However, thankfully it was open because the food was delicious, large portions, fresh vegetable salad with our vegetarian coconut curry.nWould recommend checking here out when you visit Leon

Maud Bouchet

June 11, 2025

Excellent! Super generous.nThe owner is really nice.

Adventuring Spoon

May 15, 2025

Don Jacks is a cool place to stop for dinner. Mr Don Jack him self cooks your dinner and allows you to go to the store and grab your own beer or drink to have in his restaurant. The service is slow but worth it. We ordered two of the chicken curry and it was so good and so much food!

Katia

May 1, 2025

We enjoyed our dinner at Don Jacks. Yes, you had to go and get drinks from the store across the street, but we don’t see it as a problem, rather a positive thing for backpacker budget. we had vegetarian curry and chicken quesadilla and were both very happy with our meals. Definitely recommend eating here while in Leon.

Lukas Hä

March 29, 2025

We had 2 very good meals at Don Jack's and can highly recommend it. The English-speaking owner is direct, which we found very refreshing and we had a good conversation with him. Drinks are not served, but you can get them from the kiosk next door and get glasses for them. For us it was one of the best meals we had in Nicaragua. Really very tasty and individual. There were international dishes made from regional ingredients - we had, among other things, an extensive curry with fish and avocado, which tasted very reminiscent of Asian cuisine. Definitely not a typical tourist place, but an exciting experience.

Marcus Hannemann

March 13, 2025

The food was great, and we both had the vegetarian Coconut Curry, which was really tasty. Jack, the owner, is very friendly and his service was excellent. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it.

Stephen Wells

February 27, 2025

I've been to Don Jack's quite a few times since a friend introduced me to the place 4 years ago. Don Jack's has the best hamburgers in Nicaragua, in my personal experience. The prices are very good and and the quality is excellent. He also has vegetarian and coconut chicken curry which are delicious. His French fries are also very good. Don Jack doesn't sell beer, but dinners who wish to enjoy beer with their meal can grab one of the empty liter bottles that Don Jack keeps around (just ask) and walk to the corner AM PM store and use the empty bottle for the deposit on a full liter bottle of beer. He will provided the glasses and open your beer for you. The atmosphere is arty and nice and quiet so you can have a conversation while dining.

Rahul Kalvapalle

February 24, 2025

An absolute gem. Fabulously delicious and creative curries (coming from an Indian person btw) with a very interesting and eccentric owner/cook in don Jack. Wouldve gone more often if we had more days in Leon

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Experience the Unique Flavors at Don Jack’s in León

Exceptional Home-Cooked Meals with Personal Touch

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