"Tastes exactly like the trip to Granada I never wanted to leave. The vigoron is unreal."
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Sofia M.
Hudson Valley, NY
The Menu
A taste of Nicaragua,
served with soul.
Every plate is a small piece of home — pressed masa, slow-simmered salsas, plantains kissed by the fire. Built from scratch every morning in Hudson Valley, NY.
Vigorón
Street-food soul
Most Loved
The dishes people come back for.
A rotating selection of the plates our regulars order again and again.
Vigoron
5.0
Paella Nicaragüense
5.0
Carne Asada
5.0
El Nica Platter
5.0
Guacamole Nica
5.0
Paella NicaragüenseTradition
Tradition served with elegance.
Saffron rice, gulf shrimp, chorizo and chicken — built in the pan, finished at the table.
Every dish on this page is rooted in a recipe Chef Armando learned in Tipitapa — and refined for the table in Hudson Valley. Click any thumbnail to see the story behind the plate.
Reviews
What guests are saying.
Real notes from real plates. We read every one — and cook a little prouder because of them.
"Best paella outside of Spain — and I've eaten in Valencia. Chef Armando is the real deal."
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James K.
Hudson Valley
"We booked them for a 30-person event. Every plate disappeared. People are still texting me about the nacatamales."
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Aisha R.
Cold Spring
"Drove 90 minutes for the tres leches and would do it again tomorrow."
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Marco T.
Brooklyn
"Quesillos, baho, and the curtido — it's a whole evening in Nicaragua on one plate."
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Elena G.
Newburgh
"Their pinchos al carbón ruined other grilled meat for me. Smoky, charred, perfect."
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David L.
Poughkeepsie
How it works
From craving to first bite.
A simple, honest ordering flow — no apps, no friction, just food.
1
Pick your dishes
Browse the menu and add the plates you crave. Building a feast? Use the custom order form below.
2
Send your order
Call us, message on Instagram, or drop your order via the contact form. We'll confirm timing within minutes.
3
We cook fresh
Every plate is made from scratch — masa pressed, salsas blended, plantains hit the oil to order.
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Pickup or delivery
Grab it at our Hudson Valley kitchen, or local Hudson Valley delivery for catering and large orders.
Custom Order
Build your own Nica feast.
Family dinner, office lunch, birthday surprise — tell us what you want, how many people you're feeding, and when. We'll come back with a quote, a prep time, and a kitchen-honest answer.
Personal touch
Chef Armando reviews every custom request.
Fast turnaround
Quote back within a few hours during service days.
Group pricing
Better rates on family-style and bulk orders.
Local delivery
Hudson Valley delivery for larger orders.
FAQs
Questions, answered.
Reservations, dietary swaps, delivery — the things people ask us most. If yours isn't here, drop us a line.
Ask a question- Yes — for parties of 4 or more we recommend calling ahead at (786) 329-1199. Walk-ins are always welcome.
- We're rolling out online ordering soon. For now, call or send your order through our contact form and we'll confirm timing right away.
- Yes — many antojitos and sides are vegetarian. Several mains can be adapted gluten-free. Just mention it when you order.
- Local Hudson Valley delivery is available for catering and larger orders. For everyday orders we recommend pickup or DoorDash / Uber Eats.
- Absolutely. Tell us spice level, allergies, swaps — Chef Armando reviews every special request personally.