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Jaunted in Honduras: Fine Dining in Comayagua

Jaunted contributing editor Paul Brady just returned from a tour through Honduras, the original Banana Republic. We'll be posting stories this week about his travels in the tropics. Have any burning questions?

So after I saw all the sights in Comayagua, I was ready for some grub. Sure, I had my choice of dozens of baleada stands and shacks. But I'd been eating them for days. A visit to Comayagua means a stop at restaurant/bar/disco/karaoke club Villa Real.

Lots of people say it's the best restaurant in town, and they're probably right. But the food leaves a little to be desired for "best in town" and (relatively) high prices. Still, the overall experience is great, with some of the best service in the country.

Villa Real also gets bonus points for its lush interior, so don't let the facade fool you. I ate in the restaurant's open, central courtyard, and shared a bottle of wine with two friends. The fact that they had wine was a major plus--it's muy hard to find in Honduras. Late nights, you can settle your dinner check and move into the disco for some Spanglish karaoke if that's your thing. It wasn't mine, but, hey, I'm not judging.