| ALL
COSTA RICA |
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You
know what they say, 'eat where the locals eat', and in Costa, that
would be at the sodas, or small restaurants which serve the best
of the basic traditional food, fruit drinks and beer. Casados are
the specialty and will fill you up with beans, rice, salad and choice
of meat. Super cheap, quick, authentic, healthy and delicious. $ |
| THE
CENTRAL PACIFIC - JACO |
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This
casual open-air eatery just down from the beach serves up great
Mexican fare with a smile. Calle El Bohio Central Jaco $ |
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This
bar and restaurant offers a large menu and many special deals in
their spacious dining room or on the patio. Good music and occasional
movies. Central Jaco $ |
| THE
CENTRAL PACIFIC - QUEPOS / MANUEL ANTONIO |
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You'll
feel as if you're in a small Mexican town while sitting in this
windowless cafe, listening to Mariachi tunes and watching the locals
pass by. Ask a local $ |
Rainforest
Restaurant
international
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This
is not only one of the most reasonably priced restaurants in Manuel
Antonio, but the portions are generous, the selection huge and the
atmosphere inviting and tropical. Visit the Kids Saving the Rainforest
shop while you're there. Hotel Mono Azul $ |
| THE
CENTRAL PACIFIC - MONTEVERDE |
Morpho's
local/international
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Dark
wood and candlelight give this butterfly themed restaurant a calming
atmosphere in which to dine on Monteverde's most delicious meals.
Across from supermarket. $ |
| Treehouse
cafe/mexican
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A fantastic
casual cafe with a large tree going through the front of it, simple
wood decor, subdued lighting and with an adjacent internet cafe.
Big coffee selection. $ |
Vista
al Golfo
costa rican soda |
Simple,
delicious food right next to the cabinas by the same name. Open
early for breakfast until late in the evening. $ |
| THE
ZONA NORTE - LA FORTUNA / ARENAL |
Soda
El Rio
costa rican soda
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Popular
no frills soda close to Hotel Dorothy that serves typical Costa
Rican fare plus a few extras. Open air restaurant with tables spilling
onto the patio. $ |
| THE
ZONA SUR - DOMINICAL |
Tortilla
Flats
international
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Pretty
much the only place we ate at whilst we were in Domincal because
of the huge delicious portions served by friendly bi-lingual waitresses
right on the beach. $ |
| THE
ZONA SUR - UVITA |
Tucan
Hotel
costa rican & more
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Locals
travel here from neighboring towns just to have breakfast, lunch
or dinner cooked by Canadian chef, Jack. Small menu of dishes prepared
with great care, plus a bar and pool table as well. 150m inland
from the highway at Uvita crossing. $ |
