Must-see restaurants in Caribbean Coast

  • Chicharronera El Rubio

    Caribbean Coast

    The clutter of pick-up trucks out front is a clue that you've stumbled on this popular family eatery serving grilled fish, roasted meats and bocas (savory…

  • Sunrise Restaurant

    Tortuguero Village

    Between the dock and the national park, this cozy log-cabin-like place will lure you in with the delicious smoky aroma of grilled chicken and pork ribs…

  • Soda Kawe

    Cahuita

    This humble spot on Cahuita's main street (a few hundred metres from the Kelly Creek national-park entrance) serves delicious, reasonably priced casados…

  • Rustic House

    Caribbean Coast

    This independent coffee, shake and smoothie shop has wrought-iron chairs and faux plants. The open-air patio is a good spot to eat breakfast or grab an…

  • Soda Mirtha

    Caribbean Coast

    Simple dark-green-painted soda with an outdoor porch area and chunky wooden tables. The chef serves salchipapas (hot-dog-garnished Latin American french…

  • Fruit and Veggies Land

    Puerto Limón

    This simple lunch spot squeezes fresh fruit and blends it into smoothies (from US$2) of every color and flavor. It also serves less healthy antojeria …

  • Soda Buenos Aires

    Caribbean Coast

    Situated 600m west of Taco Bell on the south side of the main highway, this popular soda (informal lunch counter) is a good bet for early breakfasts (rice…

  • Hotel Irdama Restaurant

    Caribbean Coast

    The small restaurant attached to Hotel Irdama serves breakfast and tasty casados (set meals), plus hamburgers, sandwiches and gallos (beans and rice).

  • Soda Olga

    Caribbean Coast

    Bright-green soda a few hundred meters north of the boat landing, serving fresh-fruit smoothies, fried fish from the local area, various taco dishes, and…

  • Flip Flop

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Atmospherically lit with colorful paper globe lanterns, this place offers up something for everyone – Thai, Indian and Indonesian curries, sushi, pasta,…

  • Soda Doña María

    Tortuguero Village

    Recover from a hike in the park at this riverside soda, serving jugos (juices), burgers and casados. It’s about 200m north of the park entrance.

  • Reina’s

    Puerto Limón

    On the beach at Playa Bonita, Reina's has loud music, good vibes and plenty of mariscos (seafood) plus a laundry list of cocktails.

  • MegaSuper

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Those looking to eat cheaply will do well at this chain grocery store.

  • Café Viejo

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    This sceney Mediterranean lounge and restaurant serves overpriced fresh pastas, tasty pizzas and fancy cocktails and has a romantic ambience. Its main…

  • Miss Miriam’s

    Tortuguero Village

    This little place on the north side of the soccer field dishes out flavorful local food, including pork chops, fish and well-spiced Caribbean chicken. It…

  • Iguana Verde

    Caribbean Coast

    Right in the middle of town, this soda serves up chicken wings and burgers and is a relaxed place to watch village life meander by.

  • Central Market

    Puerto Limón

    It's not the prettiest of Costa Rican markets, but you can find sodas (and affordable knickknacks) here.

  • Más X Menos

    Caribbean Coast

    This huge supermarket is 800m northeast of the bus terminal, along Guápiles' eastbound main street.

  • Más X Menos

    Puerto Limón

    This huge supermarket, 200m north of the bus terminal, is useful for self-caterers.

  • Palí

    Puerto Limón

    A decent, affordable grocery store.

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