Cesar Mariscos. One of the best restaurants in town. Located on the pedestrian street, across from the beach. Fine first class atmosphere and excellent service, specializing in seafood's. Opens at 7:00 a.m.

Sherwood. Located on the beach, at the end of the pedestrian street at the Hotel Sherwood, it serves good sea food, outstanding garlic dishes and an excellent seafood soup. as well as a variety of beef dishes. Great breakfast. Charming atmosphere and good service, restaurant located in front of the pool at the Hotel. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.

Luces del Norte. Located one block north (towards the beach) from central park. Their specialty is seafood and meats. Seafood is always fresh! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meeting place for many tourists, also offers book exchange and a selection of books for sale in different languages. They now also have a guest house. Ask for info at the restaurant.

Restaurante Maya Vista. Canadian food, with seafood and pasta dishes. One of the best views of the Bay of Tela from its high lookout point. French, English and Spanish spoken. First class service and family atmosphere. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. from 9:00 p.m.

Mango. Internet, music, cinema and good food! A novelty in Tela, located next to the Tela River under the Garifuna Museum. A favorite for young adventurers traveling through Central America. Enjoy their famous lasagna, fish filet with white wine and, every Saturday, the tapado, a typical Garifuna dish. Open from Monday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m to 10 p.m., Sundays from 7:30 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.

Mamma Mia Café. A great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Tela. Very reasonably priced typical Honduran, Garifuna and Italian selections in a pleasant informal setting. Internet service available. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. Located across the street from Banco Atlantida, in the heart of town. Also available here are ecological tours and Garifuna shows.

El Tucan. Located on the beach at Honduras Shores Plantation close to the Garifuna Village of San Juan, Tela. Menu specialiazing in seafood in a friendly, tropical environment. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. Also features a large pool with a swim up bar and a beautiful wide white sandy beach.

La Red. Located at the Bahia Azul Hotel, with a pleasant terrace over the beach, La Red offers good continental cuisine. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.

Villas Telamar. The largest hotel in Tela, offers several dinning alternatives. The beach restaurant is open for lunch and offers a limited menu in a very pleasant tropical setting. The main restaurant is open from 7:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. and offers a variety of international and seafood dishes in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. On weekends there is a buffet lunch and during the evening there is good live music and dancing.

Tela. Located on the main street at the Hotel Tela, this is one of the favorite hang outs for the locals. Good typical and international cuisine. Try their seafood or "marinera" soup. Good service and relaxed atmosphere. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m.

Casa Azul. An old Tela home that has been refurbished and turned into an Italian bar and restaurant. Delicious, generous portions in a pleasant atmosphere with good international music. A favorite for both locals and tourists. Open from 4:00 p.m. till midnight. Closed on Tuesdays.

La Cueva. Right on the Caribbean sea! Elegant, with an international menu with seafood specialties. Also offers air conditioned room for meetings and conferences. Open from 11:00 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

Cafeteria Presidente. A cool pleasant terrace overlooking Tela's central park, this cafeteria is located at the Hotel Presidente. Offers good Honduran and International foods. A variety of cocktails and good service. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.

Paseo Junior. Taste the popular local "pupusas" a typical delicasy native from neighboring El Salvador. Stuffed tortillas served with cheese, chicharron and beans. Also "pinchos" and tacos. Cold beers and softdrinks. Open daily from 10 to 10.

Pizzeria El Bambino. Located on the main boulevard in town, one block from the beach with a pleasant open air terrace. Good pizza and spaghetti, as well as a variety of other dishes. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. An extensive playground for children offers the best alternative for eating with children.

El Pescador. Located in the Garifuna village of San Juan, only 5 minutes from Tela. Oceanfront restaurant, with cool trade winds and the sound of the surf to soothe you! Excellent and very friendly service. Always-fresh fish and seafood at moderate prices. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday from 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. On Friday and Saturday open from 9:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m.

Cafeteria Tuty's. Located in the heart of Tela, just across Garifuna Tours on the main square. Offers an excellent breakfast as early as 6:00 a.m. Variety of fresh fruit juices, 100% natural orange and grapefruit juices. Also a good lunch served at noon time. Open till 10:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

Merendero Tia Carmen.
Famous for its delicious baleadas, as well as a variety of typical Honduran dishes and fresh fruit drinks and juices. Two locations, the first on the Jose Cecilio del Valle street, next to Bancahorro Bank, open daily from 7:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m., the second in the zona viva district, across the street from the Istituto San Antonio Gym is open from 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.

Alexandro's. Located on the pedestrian street next to the beach. Serves seafood as well as other typical foods. Also good ice cream. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.

Los Angeles. Good international and Chinese food with generous portions and good prices. Good service and air conditioned. Open daily fro 10:00 a.m. till 2;30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. Located on the main street, close to the old bridge.

Restaurante Puerto Rico. Located at the Puerto Rico Hotel, on the beach at the end of the pedestrian street, and only two blocks from the park. Serves international and Honduran specialties on an ample terrace overlooking the Bay of Tela. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. till midnight.

Grillos Burger. Good hamburgers , as well as chicken and other dishes served in its fresh patio. Located on the closest street to the beach, verly close to the new bridge in Tela.

Auto Pollos al Carbon Teleño # 1 & 2. One of the quickest places for lunch in Tela. Number 1 is located 300 ft. from the beach, almost across the street from the Hotel Bahia Azul. Number 2 is located beyond the Hotel Villas Telamar in the La Curva district of town. Good broiled chicken and salads. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.

Pizzeria Roma. Offering some of the best pizza in Honduras! Located in the downtown area of the city, half a block from the main street, just next to the hotel Marsol. They also offer typical Honduran foods, speguettis, lasagna, calzones, as well as breakfast and lunch. Personal attention by owner, Jose.

Texaco Venecia. A new alternative for a great buffet in a clean, hygienic atmosphere with air conditioning. Located at the Texaco Venecia service station on the outside of town, almost across the street from the detour towards the Jeanette Kawas National Park. Open daily for brea