Caribbean restaurants in Costa Rica
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Restaurant Whapin
If you don’t make it to the Caribbean, then absolutely make sure you eat here: an intimate corner spot painted Rasta red, yellow and green, and serving up spectacularly delicious meals. Enjoy a steamy bowl of rondón (seafood gumbo cooked in coconut milk), a plate of rice and red beans, or fish simmered in spicy coconut sauce. Don’t forget the fried plantains and, in season, the crisp breadfruit. Wash it all down with agua de sapo, a zesty sweet ginger drink.
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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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Soda Miss Sam
An excellent place for Caribbean cooking is Soda Miss Sam, now run by Miss Glenda, a reasonably priced local favorite that dishes up plenty of spicy coconut sauce. Glenda has been around for years, pleasing the palates of locals and tourists alike.
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Miss Lidia's Place
If you can't get enough of the Caribbean flavors, Miss Lidia's Place is one of the local favorites for gallo pinto and spicy coconut sauce. This lady has been around for years, pleasing the palates and satisfying the stomachs of locals and tourists alike.
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Restaurant El Palenque Luisa
Tree-trunk beams, bamboo roof and plant-filled interior create quite the jungle décor in this inviting open-air restaurant. It's an ideal spot to feast on tasty vegetarian fare, as well as fish and meat dishes cooked Caribbean Creole style.
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Reggae Restaurant
Exuding a friendly, laid-back vibe, this soda serves Caribbean-style standards, from basic casados to the house specialty, shrimp in coconut milk. In the central section of Playa Negra, this place also has facilities for camping (per person US$3), plus some comfortable cabins (US$20 to US$30).
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Chao's Paradise
Follow the wafting smell of garlic and simmering sauces to this highly recommended Playa Negra outpost that serves fresh catches cooked up in spicy ‘Chao’ sauce. The open-air restaurant-bar in central Playa Negra has a pool table.
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Restaurant Típico Cahuita
Spacious spot serving local food, from casados to lobsters.
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Restaurant Caribbean Flavor
As advertised!
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Restaurante Kaya Chökök Miàs Miàs
A pleasant 2nd-story terrace restaurant located near the Banco Nacional, this place serves up superdelicious cooking, including the delectably carnivorous ‘Arroz Kaya’ (US$5), a steaming pile of fried rice studded with bacon, ham, chicken and steak, and served with salad and fried plantains. Don’t miss the pickled chili vegetables, just the thing for clearing your sinuses.
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Miss Miriam’s
This little place dishes out huge plates of flavorful local food, like its well-spiced Caribbean chicken. The extensive menu is displayed above the kitchen (ask for prices). It's on the north side of the soccer field.
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Soda Mirna
This humble little soda on the main road offers excellent people-watching and tasty Caribbean-style dishes. Try the smoked pork chops with marinated onions or the zesty stewed chicken served with rice and beans – and whatever you do, don’t forget to sample the fiery homemade hot sauce.
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Maxi’s Restaurant
Manzanillo's most famous restaurant attracts travelers from all over for large platters of tender grilled seafood, whole red snappers (pargo rojo), steaks and Caribbean-style lobsters (expensive and not necessarily worth it). Despite the tourist traffic, it's still a wonderful seaside setting for a meal and a beer. And the bar can get hopping on weekends, with live music and DJs. Maxi's also has clean cabinas (US$35 to US$50) for rent...right next to the bar.
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Caribbean Kalisi Coffee Shop
Belly up to the cafeteria-style counter at this friendly family spot and cobble together a plate of coconut rice, red beans and whatever's cooking that day – typically a wide variety of fabulous Caribbean meat and veggie dishes.
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Miss Edith's
This long-time local restaurant serves a slew of Caribbean specialties – including jerk chicken and potatoes stewed in garlic – and a number of vegetarian options. It’s a famed spot that sometimes rests on its laurels, but when it's on, it's awesome.
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Miss Junie’s
Tortuguero’s best-known restaurant grew from a personal kitchen to a full-blown restaurant and lodge. Local specialties on the menu include chicken, fish, and whole lobster cooked in flavorful Caribbean sauces, with coconut rice and beans. It's at the northern end of the main road.
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