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Honduras Dining, Honduras

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The major cities have a wide variety of international cuisine, including fast-food restaurants. But in the smaller towns and the Bay Islands, you'll find mainly simple dishes of meat, fish, fresh local fruit and vegetables. Tortillas, seafood, beans, mondongo (a soup with tripe), tapado (meat and vegetable soup), corn tamales and enchiladas are characteristic of the cuisine. If you visit some of the Garifuna villages, try the coconut bread and conch soup.

When dining, it's a good idea to realize that Hondurans from all walks of life tend to be very traditional in their table manners. Travelers who make any initial contact with fellow diners in restaurants, especially small-town eateries off the beaten path, should wish them a good meal by saying, "Buen provecho." This is considered lo correcto (the right thing to do) and will help you make quick friends.

Tipping
Some restaurants add a 10% gratuity to the bill. If not, tip waiters 10%. It is not customary to tip taxi drivers unless you have excessive luggage or they perform some special service. Tipping is not generally expected in restaurants outside tourist areas.