Mexican restaurants in Costa Rica
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Jalepeños Central
Run by an animated Colombian–American from New York City, this popular Tex-Mex spot will introduce some much-needed spice into your diet. You’ll also find Tico specialties, spit-roasted chicken and New York–style cheesecake.
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Huarache’s
This bustling Mexican restaurant on a nondescript block near Plaza Víquez (350m east of the Hospital de la Mujer) makes up for all the bland meals you’ve had in Costa Rica. Here you’ll find fresh honest-to-goodness tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, tortilla soup and hot sauces that’ll make you think you’ve died and gone to Mexico.
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Las Mañanitas
You can get your Mexican fix at this charming garden restaurant that serves a variety of well-rendered specialties. It’s the tacos that are tops: corn tortillas stuffed full of chicken, steak, sea bass or carne al pastor (spiced pork) – best when accompanied by one of the restaurant’s refreshing margaritas.
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Tequila Bar & Grill
This popular nightspot has traditional (though pricey) Mexican favorites, including burritos, tacos and fajitas, though most people here prefer the margarita liquid dinner, of which there are over 20 varieties.
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Smilin' Dog Taco Stop
Those hankering for Mexican grub will appreciate the quality of offerings at this popular eatery, while shoestringers will revel in the generous portions and low prices.
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Taco Taco
This brand new taquerÍa (taco stall) offers tasty Tex-Mex tacos, burritos and quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, slow-roasted short rib, pork al pastor (cooked on a spit), roasted veggies and battered mahi mahi.
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Los Amigos
The English menu at Los Amigos announces a motley mix of Mexican and Thai food, lunch wraps and snacks that cater to North American tastes. Sounds like gringo central, right? Perhaps it is, but it fits perfectly in Jacó, and the pre-party atmosphere, wi-fi and cranked air-con feels just right. The food is nothing to write home about, but it comes in big portions and all the imports on the long beer list are a godsend for those who crave hops.
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Restaurante Barba Roja
A long-standing Manuel Antonio area institution, the Barba Roja offers an excellent mix of US standards with a bit of Mexican flair. After a long day on the trails, recoup over a heaping bowl of nachos and a smooth but potent margarita. On weekends, bring your dancing shoes as the Barba Roja transforms into a discotheque once the sun drops below the horizon.
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Taquería y Antojería Yenori
This cute little Mexican joint serves tacos and casados. You have to ring the bell to get buzzed in, where you’ll find clean tables, chilled soda and blaring air-con.
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Taco Bar
A one-stop shop for Mexican, seafood, salads and smoothies. Get your drink in the gargantuan 1L sizes, or your greens at the salad bar featuring more than 20 different kinds of exotic and leafy combinations. And of course, there’s the obligatory fish taco, which may be one of the planet’s greatest food combinations.
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