Prague (Praha) Žižkov

Amores Perros, Kubelíkova 1123/33 (☎222 733 980; http://amoresperros.cz), The only Mexican food in the area, and one of a handful of Latin-style eateries in the city. Sizzling enchiladas smothered in heart-stopping sauce are the way to go. Come here for lunch, as the menu deals are superb, filling, and inexpensive. Tram 5, 9, or 26: Olšanské náměstí. From the stop, walk west on Kubelíkova for 2 blocks. Salads 84-114Kč. Burritos 164-199Kč. Enchiladas 109Kč. Open M-Th 11am-midnight, F 11am-1am, Sa 11am-midnight, Su 12:30pm-midnight. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access. Serves alcohol.
Zelená Kuchyně, Milíčova 5 (☎222 220 114; www.zelenakuchyne.cz), Clean, fresh, wholesome ingredients combine to make any vegetarian orgasm. Check out the grilled tomatoes with goat cheese and blackberry dressing..do you want to get a room? Top off the pleasurable experience with a little dessert; savor the cinnamon pancakes made from oatmeal and apples and topped with ice cream and blueberry sauce. Trams 5, 9, 26: Lipanská. From the stop, walk west on and turn right at Seifertova Milíčova. The restaurant is on your left. Menus from 90Kč. Entrees 110-290Kč. Open M-F 11am-8pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access. Has outdoor seating.
Spice India, Husitská 73/37 (☎776 293 320; www.spiceindia.cz), No fuss, no muss at this little Indian fast-food joint off the main street. Deliciously spicy cuisine is served up on metal plates by a genial counter staff. Don't forget to order water to wash down the burn. Bus #133, 175, or 509: Tachovské náměstí. Keep walking in the direction the bus is going until you find the place on your right. Entrees 65-180Kč. Open M-F 11am-11pm, Sa Noon-11pm, Su 5pm-11pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access.
Čajírna Nad Vokem, Božích bojovníků 3 (☎721 837 553; www.cajirnanadvokem.cz), A gorgeous and meditative terrace cafe serves up tea from all over the world in equally beautiful china. Also sells leaves in bulk, as well as Japanese porcelain. Housed in a tiny corner off the main street, it's easy to miss this gem. Here's hoping you won't. Bus #133, 175, or 509: Tachovské náměstí. Walk in the direction of the bus and turn into the little alley marked Božích Bojovníků. Tea from 35Kč. Open M-F 3-10pm, Sa-Su 2-10pm. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has outdoor seating.
Spirit Bar, Dalimilova 2 (☎724 133 433‎; www.spiritbar.cz), Trams 5, 9, 26, Husinecká tram stop. From the tram stop, take Seifertova east and veer left on Blahnikova, then make a right at Dalimilova. A no-frills Czech pub and grill with decent food at reasonable prices. The special salad (chicken, shrimp, parmesan on a bed of lettuce, tomato, crouton, and cucumber; 110Kč) may not be all that special, but it’s pretty tasty. Appetizers 55-90Kč. Pasta 95Kč. Vegetarian dishes 65-85Kč. Entrees 110-132Kč. Open M-F 11am-2am, Sa-Su 4pm-2am
Geronimo, Milíčova 3 Trams 5, 9, 26, Lipanská tram stop. From the tram, take Seifertova west and then make a right onto Milíčova; the restaurant will be on your right. Standard grill fare as well as a couple of surprising seafood options, including sushi and scallops (which must be ordered 1 day in advance; 160Kč) and grilled squid with cherry tomatoes and lime (195Kč). Salads 85-135Kč. Homemade gnocchi 115-130Kč. Entrees 120-290Kč. F and Sa live music. Open daily noon-1am

Cafes

Cafe Pavlač, Víta Nejedlého 3 (☎ 222 721 731; www.cafepavlac.cz), Trams 5, 9, 26, Husinecká tram stop. From the tram stop, take Seifertova east, then make a right onto Víta Nejedlého. A clean, ...more