Restaurants in Fernando de la Mora: where to eat and how to choose

To choose a restaurant in Fernando de la Mora, first work out which side of town you will be on: Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia splits the city into a north zone and a south zone⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠, and crossing it at rush hour can take longer than the drive from Asunción. Then decide what kind of meal it is (quick lunch, dinner with friends or family table) and book only for weekends or big groups.

What kind of meal are you after?

• Weekday lunch: dish of the day, pay-by-weight buffets or quick plates near work. What matters is speed and parking.
• Dinner with friends or a date: lomito sandwich bars, pizza, burgers, themed bars and food parks. Ask until what time the kitchen takes orders.
• Weekend family meal: grills (parrillas) and places with a big dining room. Book ahead for these.
• With kids: look for a patio or play area, a kids' menu and high chairs.

North zone or south zone?

Fernando de la Mora borders Asunción, about 6 km from the city centre⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠, so plenty of people drive over for dinner along Avenida Eusebio Ayala or Mariscal Estigarribia. In practice:

• North zone: home to the Centro neighbourhood and the central plaza, and to the bar named below, on Mariscal López.
• South zone: Route PY01 (formerly Acceso Sur)⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠ is the main road; if you live in neighbourhoods such as San Juan, Itá Ka'aguy or Tres Bocas, places on your side will be easier.
• Coming from San Lorenzo or Asunción after work, the avenues clog up. For dinner, go a bit later or pick something on your way.

One place for a different night out

Oye Chico! Bar. A Cuban-themed bar in the north zone, on Mariscal López near 3 de Febrero, listed among the city's food spots on Wikipedia⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠. According to Infonegocios (2024)⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠, it opened in January 2022, plays salsa, bachata and merengue, serves Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja and mojitos, runs free salsa and bachata classes several days a week and hosts events for up to about 200 people. The same article listed hours of 18:00 to 3:00 every day; check before going, as the piece is not new.

Good if you want dinner and dancing in one place. For a quiet conversation, go early on a Friday or on a weeknight.

Do you need to book?

On weekdays, usually not. On Friday and Saturday nights, Sunday lunch or for groups of more than six, message ahead with:

• Number of people and rough time.
• Whether you need a high chair, an outdoor table or step-free access.
• Whether it is a birthday and you want to bring a cake or decorations.

If they do not confirm, keep a second option nearby.

What to ask before you go

• Is there parking? On the avenues, street parking is not always possible.
• Is the dining room air-conditioned? Fernando de la Mora has very hot summers⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠; at an outdoor patio or food park, go after dark.
• Are portions individual or for sharing? Grills often sell by the kilo.
• Are there meat-free or gluten-free options?
• Is there a service charge or cover when there is live music?

How to pay

QR is Paraguay's most used digital payment: it reached 64% of digital payments in December 2025⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠, and restaurants are among the sectors that use it most. Carry some cash for small neighbourhood places. In a group, agree how to split the bill before ordering.

Anything else nearby?

If you go by day with kids, the city's Parque Ecológico⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠ has trails and capybaras, and the Esquina Cultural Museo del Tereré, a small museum about Paraguay's iced herbal drink, is a short stop before or after eating.