Restaurants in Quepos
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Café Milagro
Serving some of the country’s best cappuccino and espresso, this is a great place to perk up in the morning – try the perezoso (meaning ‘lazy’ or ‘sloth’), which is a double espresso poured into a large cup of drip-filter coffee. Or, if you want to simply relax and read the English-language newspapers that are available, you can indulge in a baked good or a freshly made deli sandwich.
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El Patio
This Nuevo Latino spot is adored by locals and tourists alike, in part because its menu changes daily yet never fails to entice and surprise. The unspoken rule here is fresh and local, which means that meats, seafood and produce are always of the highest quality, and always prepared in a way that highlights their natural flavors. If you’re a fan of tapas, sample a few dishes here, though go slow and enjoy your meal over a few glasses of imported wine.
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Tropical Sushi
Quepos has gone cosmopolitan: for authentic Japanese (yes, the sushi chef is from Japan!), try this colorfully decorated restaurant, which packs in the hostel crowd for all-you-can-eat specials (US$20). If you’re a purist, you can stick to the tuna sashimi spreads, though it’s worth venturing out a bit and sampling some of the local Costa Rican–style rolls.
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Monchados
Although the food is inconsistent, this is something of a Quepos institution among gringos. The long-standing Mex-Carib spot offers traditional Limón-style dishes and Mexican standards. Food here is eclectic, innovative and never bland, a theme that is also reflected in the vibrant decorations and fairly regular live music.
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Super Mas
Don't mistake this market for your average supermarket: the wondrous aisles of Super Mas have an astonishing array of imported goods, fresh bread and liquor.
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Soda Como Bien
A discussion about which is the best of of the mercado's sodas can quickly become contentious, but little Como Bien, in the northeast corner of the market, is among the best on the whole coast. The daily rotation of delicious cafeteria options might include fresh fish in a tomato citrus sauce, olla de carne (beef soup with rice) or chicken soup, but everything is fresh, the ladies behind the counter are friendly and the burly portions are a dream come true for hungry shoestringers. If you're just looking for something quick before or after a big bus ride, pick up one the fresh empanadas.
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Farmers Market
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Cevicheria El Dorado
There's nothing to it – a tinny radio playing Costa Rican pop, a few well-worn stools and a couple of friendly ladies behind the counter – but locals seek out this tiny ceviche joint for amazing dishes of fresh affordable fish dressed in citrus and cilantro (coriander) and sided with a few cooked plantains. The selection changes with the seasonal catch, but the price always stays low.
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Bohemia Café
The decor is a bit loud – it's all a mess of colors and animal print – but this little spot draws a pleasant mix of travelers who tend to clack away on their keyboards or wolf down decent burritos and cheap smoothies. For upscale dishes it does pan-international dishes with tropical flair, like mahimahi with coconut and pineapple.
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Mercado Central
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Escalofrío
Here you’ll find more than 20 different flavors of gelato, which may just be the perfect way to beat the tropical heat. There is also a spacious alfresco seating area where you can sample other Italian treats including espressos and cappuccinos as well as an assortment of pizzas (which come from a lovely wood-fired oven) and pastas. It also has a deli across the street where travelers can get sandwiches with imported Italian meats and cheeses to take into Manuel Antonio.
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