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Cafe Mundo   San José

Cafe Mundo, San José

 5 Reviews  this was the best restaurant we went to in San Jose. We ended up eating here twice. Its in a weird spot so you need to take a taxi for sure to get there. On busy nights it can be a wait to get a taxi... 

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Nuestra Tierra   San José

Nuestra Tierra, San José

 5 Reviews  This restaurant is a good, friendly and casual, approachable restaurant that serves Costa Rican country cooking in plentiful portions. Grilled meets, rice and beans, lovely fresh thick tortillas with... 

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Machu Picchu Restaurant   San José

Machu Picchu Restaurant, San José

 6 Reviews  On my fourth trip to Costa Rica my girlfriend and I discovered this gem, I have always been disappointed in my restaurant experiences in Costa Rica and this restaurant changed my point of view. I... 

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News Cafe   San José

News Cafe, San José

 2 Reviews  Our first day in Costa Rica and our last meal had been a very dodgy bagel with cream cheese at Newark aiport. As much as I love to sample local dishes, I was so hungry at this point and desperately... 

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Vishnu   San José

Vishnu, San José

 2 Reviews  Vishnu is a vegetarian/vegan fast food restaurant. It was the first one I've know about in the world. I'm usually not all that impressed by faux meats and soy but, this place is awesome! I travelled... 

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La Esquina del Cafe   San José

La Esquina del Cafe, San José

 2 Reviews  you can get both tico and international dishes and in my pic the food is served on a banana leaf, well what I had read about they presenting well food à la carte is true but don't hope in a good light... 

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Rostipollos   San José

Rostipollos, San José

 1 Review  Chain of Costa Rican restaurants where you can try roasted chicken with either salads or several typical Central American complements like: - patacones (fried smashed bananas) - dados de queso (cheese... 

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Father Rooster: Father Rooster was GREAT!

by BigJack123

Father Rooster is located beachfront in Ocotal, Costa Rica. They have awesome seafood! We had lobster there and Mahi-Mahi almost every night. They are sitting right on the sand. This is exactly what a tourist would look for if he were visiting the Caribbean, but, on a beach in Costa Rica. I believe that the farm house that houses the restaurant is a historical building that was put up in 1917. It is all made of wood.The food was better in the Father Rooster than in any of the restaurants in Coco or at Ocotal Resort where we stayed. The service was good and friendly. It is sometimes slow getting the check, but, we found that everywhere in Costa Rica. They don't want you to leave! LOBSTER was great. The Mahi-Mahi too. I tried the tenderloin kabobs, they were as good as back home too...

Cucina Rica

by Dominiques

I don't have much vivid memories of the restaurants in Costa Rica, except the time we ate on the beach at Playa Flamengo (delicious) and the really excellent tuna filled burrito in Quepos, in a restaurant called Monchee (referring to the huge hunger you can get from smoking pot). They also had a very nice, grey male cat at Monchee, going by the same name as the restaurant. Go there if you're in Quepos. The burrito is really excellent.A little downer was our first 'restaurant' in Costa Rica. We arrived in San José and didn't want to eat in the grim looking excuse for a restaurant in our hotel. So we went to a nice and rather posh looking place nearby called the Sportmen's Lodge, which was also a hotel. In the restaurant (and bar at the same time) there were television screens screaming at us (a annoying custom in Costa Rica), but what was really unsettling, was that all of a sudden...

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In general: Not a bad meal in Domincal

by ewinchester

Most of the guidebooks I read said that the food in Dominical was awful. We could not have disagreed more. Everywhere we ate was good, we did not have one bad experience. In fact, I think we put on a few pounds.

News Cafe: Good food at good price!!

by nikkky

In San Jose Downtown, one of the best restaurants, and not that much expensive is the " News Cafe". You will enjoy some regular food like pastas or sanwichs, but also some of the Costa Rican specialities. The service is good and the ambience is quite convivial. My favorite dish is "Arroz con pollo" (Rice with chicken). It is made in the perfect point of flavor.

Streetstalls, pinto as breakfast

by sachara

In San José you can find a whole range of varied restaurants and cafetarias for a sandwich, lunch or meal. While travelling in the country, sleeping in budgethotels, we took our breakfast mostly in streetstalls around the corner, like the one at the picture in Puerto Limon. You can just take your morning sandwich, but why not try the local pinto ? Pinto is a mixture of rice and black beans and you can eat it with for example eggs. it's cheap and if you like beans it's tasty as well.

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Caliche's Wishbone: Steaks again in Jaco

by PelLihi

Located directly on the main road through Jaco, this restaurant offers nice service and some perfect steaks.If you read my other reviews, you must think that I'm a steak fanatic --> well.........you're right.This restaurant offers good quality steaks at a fair price. Steaks

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Mocte Zuma: Budget food in Montezuma

by PelLihi

Located directly in town (at one small beach access), this little restaurant offers a nice sunset view at night. Additionally you'll get some quality food at a very reasonable price.They offer a large variety of food - there's something for everybody. Check it out. -

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Frank's Place: Good steaks in Santa Theresa

by PelLihi

I visited the place once during the stay in Santa Theresa/Mal Pais. I head a big ass T-bone steak which was perfectly "medium" and not really expensive.It's a typical Costa Rican Surfer style restaurant. Nothing special, but quite good for a quick bite after an exhausting day of surfing. Steak

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Shake Joe's Restaurant: Don't miss these Milkshakes in Samara

by PelLihi

I saw the layed-back atmosphere of this restaurant/bar from the beach and was imediately attracted to it.I heard, that this restaurant is famous for its burgers and little snacks. I only had a strawberry milkshake and was stunned! This was one hell of a milkshake - fruity, tasty - perfect!!The mood is relaxed and the music is also good. A definite must-visit. Strawberry milkshake

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Eat at the Sodas!

by psutraveler

To really enjoy the food Costa Rica has to offer, stop and eat at the small sodas along the road. We stopped at a small soda between San Josa and Arenal. They gave us a generous portion of food and low cost. The plantains are fantastic and teh rice and beans were great. It is wonderful to eat out in the open and experince the culture. It also helps if you know a little Spanish. In some of these small sodas, the people do not speak English. Purchase a Costa Rican phrase book before going and practice, practice, practice.Enjoy!

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