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Costa Rican Restaurants In San Jose


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San José EscazúSanta Ana & Cd. Colón

San José
Gallo Pinto


Chelles


Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening: Daily 24 hrs
Address: San José downtown, Av.Central and Calle 9
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 221 1369
Prices: $2 - $5
Rating: Acceptable One Star
This very basic sandwich place is part of the Costa Rican tradition. Good bocas are served along with the drinks.

El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte

Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening: Mon-Fri 11:30am - 2pm and 6pm - 1am, Sat 4pm - 2am,
Sun 6pm - 1am
Address: San José, Barrio La California, Av. 1, Calles 21 and 23
Web www.cuarteldelaboca.com
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 221 0327
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
Since more than a decade this is one of the most popular bars of the metropolitan area. Live music is played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the place gets really packed. Good food is served and service is quite attentive. The menu also features a great variety of bocas.

Nuestra Tierra


Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening: Daily 24 hours
Address: Downtown San José, Av. 2 and Calle 15 in front of La Democracia Square
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 258 6500
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This rustic place serves good typical Costa Rican food and it’s an excellent alternative to local “sodas”. Bunches of onions and peppers hang down from the ceiling, creating a provincial and rural atmosphere.

Soda Tapia


Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening: Mon-Wed 6am - 2 am, Thur 6am - 3am, open 24 hrs from Friday till Sunday at 12mn
Address: Calle 42, Av. 2 and 4, East side of La Sabana Park
Reservations: No
Phone: (506) 222 6734
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very goodThree Stars
Since many years this “soda” has been one of the most popular in the country. This is the place where locals meet on week-ends to seat and chat while eating a light meal and sipping an iced beer. It is also one of the best spots for a quick lunch.

Whapin’


Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening:: Mon-Thu 11:30am - 2:30pm and 6am - 10pm,
Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm and 6am 11:30pm,
Sat 12md - 3pm and 6pm - 10pm
Address: Barrio Escalante, 200 meters east of the Farolito
Web www.whapin.com
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 283 1480
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
The cuisine and nice decor of this little restaurant are representative of the Caribbean Coast. The menu includes some of the most typical dishes of the area such as Rice & Beans, Rondón, chicken and fish dishes (cooked in coconut milk), and delicious desserts.
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Escazú


La Casa de Doña Lela


Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening: Daily, 11:30am - 9:30pm
Address: Old Road to Santa Ana, 400 meters west of Multicentro Paco
Reservations: Recommended on week-ends
Phone: (506) 288 5333
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
This restaurant is part of a little local chain and serves typical Costa Rican cuisine. Its décor and the way personnel is dressed give an old time look to the place. The quite extensive menu features beef, chicken and pork dishes, picadillos and desserts.


Mirador Tiquicia


Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening: Tue-Fri 5pm -1am, Sat 12md - 1am, Sun 12md - 6pm
Address: San Antonio de Escazú, 1.5 km south and 1.5 km west of the Escazú Catholic Church
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 289 5839
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Rating: Good Two Stars
Typical Costa Rican cuisine is served in this nice, romantic restaurant from where one can admire a terrific view of the Central Valley.
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Santa Ana & Ciudad Colón


La Casa de Abel

Cuisine Costa Rican
Address: Santa Ana, 100 meters south of Hermanos Montes gas station
Reservations: No
Phone:
Prices: $5 - $10
Credit Cards: V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This little “soda” style restaurant is hosted in an old traditional wooden house and serves good typical Costa Rican food.

Hacienda El Estribo

Cuisine Costa Rican
Opening:: Daily 11am - 11pm
Address: Old Road to Santa Ana, 200 meters East of Herrary gas station
Reservations: Recommended
Phone: (506) 282 5339
Prices: $10 - $20
Credit Cards: MC, V
Rating: Very good Three Stars
This welcoming restaurant serves a great variety of meats as well as many Costa Rican specialties. It is very popular amongst the youngsters and families of the area.Top