Café Oro's corner in San Juan del Sur: red CAFE ORO letters over yellow balconies, the doors open to the dining room

Café Oro

The menu.

Coffee, cacao and cooking, made here. Order on WhatsApp and we bring it to you.

Prices in córdobas (C$).

Coffee

Coffee from the northern highlands of Nicaragua, Matagalpa and Jinotega. Smallholder farms. Meticulously sourced, freshly roasted.

Two prices shown: the first is 8 oz, the second 12 oz or iced.

  • Espresso60

    Double shot. Short, dark, full-bodied.

  • Americano70 / 120

    Espresso with hot water. Long, smooth, balanced.

  • Cappuccino110 / 140

    Espresso under thick microfoam. Bold, creamy, classic.

  • Espresso Macchiato55

    Espresso marked with a touch of foamed milk. Small, strong.

  • Cortado95

    Espresso and warm milk in equal parts. Small, balanced.

  • Latte110 / 140

    Espresso with steamed milk. Smooth, balanced, the everyday pour.

  • Cold Brew120

    Slow-steeped overnight. Smooth, low-acid, naturally sweet.

  • Chai Latte110 / 140

    Spiced chai with espresso and steamed milk. Warming and aromatic.

Brew Methods

Single origin from the Matagalpa and Jinotega highlands.

  • Chemex160

    Filtered, clean, bright. 12 oz, serves 1 to 2.

  • V60140

    Pour-over, balanced, single cup.

  • French Press140

    Full-bodied, rich, single press.

Milk
Whole milk and lactose-free milk are included. Oat or almond milk, add 36.
Add to any drink
Extra espresso shot, 60. Cacao shot, 60.

Cacao and specialty drinks

We make Oro Chocolate here in San Juan del Sur, in our La Talanguera kitchen.

Two prices shown: the first is 8 oz, the second 12 oz or iced.

  • Hot Chocolate with Milk130 hot · 150 iced

    Real chocolate melted into steamed milk. Smooth and rich.

  • Brownie Frappé179

    Frozen chocolate blended with milk and ice. Tastes like an actual brownie.

  • Iced Chocolate Ginger165

    Our cold chocolate with fresh ginger. Sharp, dark, refreshing.

Matcha and Tea

  • Matcha Latte119 / 150

    Matcha whisked into steamed milk. Earthy, green, smooth.

  • Iced Matcha Coco160

    Matcha shaken with coconut milk over ice. Bright, creamy, tropical.

  • Strawberry Matcha125

    Matcha shaken with strawberry purée and milk. Bright, sweet, smooth.

  • Hot Tea72

    Matcha, black, chai, ginger-lemon, or chamomile.

Other Specialty Drinks

  • Oreo Frappé140

    Oreo cookies blended with coffee, milk and ice. Sweet, creamy, cold.

  • Coffee Smoothie165

    Cold coffee blended with milk and ice. Smooth, energizing. Brown sugar syrup on request.

Oro Signature Mochas

Two of our favorite things in one cup. Real coffee, real chocolate. Each mocha is built on a chocolate sauce we make in house: the Traditional, the Aphrodisiac, the Golden Milk.

Two prices shown: the first is 8 oz, the second 12 oz or iced.

  • Mocha Tradicional145 / 185

    Our house-made Traditional chocolate sauce, espresso, steamed milk. The classic.

  • Mocha Afrodisíaco145 / 185

    Our Aphrodisiac sauce with maca and chili, espresso, steamed milk. Warming and bold.

  • El Oro: Golden Milk Mocha145 / 185

    Golden Milk sauce with turmeric, cardamom, clove, black pepper, espresso, steamed milk.

Cacao Macchiato

  • Cacao Macchiato120

    Espresso marked with our house cacao sauce and foam. Small, intense, our own.

Choose your chocolate

  • Traditional
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Golden Milk

Breakfast, Sweet served all day

Mornings start with what is already familiar. Pull up a chair, take your time. The coffee is hot.

  • Cacao Sweet Bowl295

    Cacao, peanut butter, fruit, granola, chia, honey, almond milk. Earthy, sweet, filling.

  • Fruit and Granola295

    Granola layered with yogurt and fresh fruit.

  • Waffles225

    Crisp waffles with fresh fruit, butter, syrup.

  • Pancakes225

    Stacked pancakes with fresh fruit and syrup.

  • Oro Big Stack245

    Pancakes, syrup, eggs, turkey, sautéed potatoes. The big one.

  • Chai-Cacao French Toast375

    Bread soaked in cardamom and clove custard, passion fruit syrup, cacao-nib brittle. Dessert for breakfast.

Breakfast, Savory served all day

  • Nica Breakfast205

    Eggs, gallo pinto, fried plantain, fried cheese, sour cream. Como en casa.

  • American Breakfast245

    Eggs your way, turkey, avocado. The classic plate.

  • Omelette245

    Turkey, mozzarella, ranchera sauce, potatoes, avocado.

  • Avocado Toast270

    Toast, avocado, egg, tomato, turkey.

  • Breakfast Burrito315

    Beef, eggs, gallo pinto, sour cream, cheddar, pico, harissa sauce.

  • Muffin Oro100

    Muffin, egg, lettuce, cheddar, tomato, harissa sauce.

  • Oro Breakfast Wrap240

    Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs with onion, chile, tomato, turmeric, cuajada, harissa sauce, cilantro. Hand-held, rolled in parchment.

  • Plato Compartir Nica380

    A platter for two: eggs both ways, gallo pinto, fried plantain, fried cheese, turkey bacon, cuajada, tortilla. Como en familia.

Sides and Extras

  • Egg40
  • Gallo pinto60
  • Fried plantain50
  • Fried cheese70
  • Turkey70
  • Cuajada50
  • Avocado60
  • Toast30
  • Fresh fruit60

Boquitas, Small Plates

For sharing, for happy hour, for that just one more thing.

  • Mixed Ceviche395

    Mixed seafood cured in lime, plantain chips. Bright and sharp.

  • Tostones with Cheese265

    Tostones, cheese, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo.

  • Chicken Fingers375

    Chicken strips, fries, tomato sauce.

  • Chicken Nachos380

    Nachos, chicken, cheddar, pico, jalapeños.

  • Chicken Wings380

    Buffalo or BBQ sauce, with fries.

  • Fish Fingers375

    Fish strips, fries, tomato sauce.

  • Hummus189

    House hummus, carrot and celery sticks, olive oil drizzle.

  • Chips and Guacamole295

    Plantain chips, fresh guacamole, lime.

Mains

The bigger plates. Cooked here, plated here, served warm. Pair it with a glass of something.

  • Coconut Curry (receta familiar)

    Creamy coconut curry with chickpeas, rice and pita.

Choose your protein

  • Fish520
  • Shrimp550
  • Chicken495
  • Vegetables375
  • Churrasco545

    Griddled filet mignon, rice, fried plantains, fresh salad. The big plate.

  • Breaded or Garlic Shrimp550

    Crispy breaded or garlic sautéed, with rice, vegetables, plantains.

  • Spiced Lentil Soup355

    Spiced lentil soup, rice, fresh herbs, warm pita. Comforting and clean.

  • Pescado495

    Fresh fish fillet. Choose your marinade.

  • Pollo395

    Tender chicken fillet. Choose your marinade.

Tikka
Yogurt, cumin, turmeric, paprika.
Masala
Cumin, black pepper, cayenne.
Chimichurri
Parsley, vinegar, garlic.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño, butter, black pepper.
Garlic
Garlic, butter, white wine.

Cocktails

Cocktails made here. Ask about availability.

  • Oro Chocolate Martini230

    Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, our chocolate. Dark and serious.

  • Mojito180

    Flor de Caña, mint, lime, soda.

  • Piña Colada180

    Flor de Caña, pineapple, coconut cream.

  • Sangría180

    Red wine, fresh fruit, citrus.

  • Daiquiri180

    Flor de Caña, lime, strawberry, frozen.

  • Margarita180

    Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime.

  • Caribe Blanco190

    Flor de Caña blanco, fresh grapefruit juice, over ice. Bright and clean.

Beer and Seltzer

  • Toña70
  • Victoria Clásica70
  • Victoria Frost70
  • Heineken100
  • Boreal80
  • Seltzer Spark70

Limonadas and Juices

Limonadas

  • Limonada Diosa135

    Ginger, lemon, mint, moringa, honey.

  • Limonada Diosa de Hibisco135

    Hibiscus flower, lemon, ginger. Bright and tart.

  • Limonada Oro135

    Ginger, turmeric, lemon, honey. Earthy and warming.

  • Strawberry Lemonade135

    Lemon, orange, strawberry. Cold and tart.

Juices and Smoothies

  • Oro Juice150

    Passion fruit, turmeric, ginger, honey, warm spices. The wake-up.

  • Refreshing Watermelon120

    Watermelon, mint, lime.

  • Natural Juice80

    Pineapple, melon or watermelon. A single fruit, fresh.

  • Tropical Smoothie150

    Orange, pineapple, melon and watermelon, blended together.

Sodas and Water

  • Sodas40
  • Water 600ml45
  • Water 1.5L65

Desserts

The brownie is baked with the same Oro Chocolate we serve in the mochas.

  • Brownie90

    Fudgy brownie baked with Oro Chocolate.

  • Passion Fruit Cheesecake165

    Velvety cheesecake topped with fresh passion fruit.

  • Strawberry Cheesecake165

    Strawberry layer over a buttery cracker crust.

  • Banana Bread80

    Homemade, ripe bananas, a hint of spices.

  • Lemon Tart120

    Soft, creamy, bright citrus.

Want to order?

Message us on WhatsApp at +505 5758 7862 and we send it to your house from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Prices are in córdobas and may change. Oro chocolate is made here, in San Juan del Sur.