San José
This petite cafe in Barrio Amón retains the stained glass windows from an earlier incarnation and adds a Chaplinesque touch, though it's now owned by the…
Must-see restaurants in San José
San José
Pablo Bonilla's intention is no less than to rescue indigenous cuisine in his homeland. Sikwa ('outsider') is an interesting take on Costa Rican…
San José
Vegan cafe with the best cappuccino in Barrio Amón, wonderful views from the top two floors connected by winding staircases, and a nice shop with animal…
San José
This long-running hilltop restaurant 5km south of Escazú Centro serves up bounteous platters, accompanied by live folk music on weekends. Yes, the food is…
San José
This homey local spot, popular with office types, dishes out a changing menu of simple Costa Rican specialties, such as stewed chicken or grilled fish…
San José
This open-air steak house is one of Escazú's finest family options. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating accommodates large groups, and big eaters are well…
San José
This friendly organic cafe and health-food store in Escazú Centro has tree-trunk tabletops and huge windows. The sandwiches are sublime and the coffee is…
San José
This hopping Chinese gourmet eatery is an ideal place for dim sum – served all day every day – as well as a long list of Chinese, Japanese and Thai…
San José
Filled with chattering gringos and suited Ticos, this all-purpose cafe-restaurant is a good place to chill out while taking in the pedestrian action on Av…
San José
This corrugated-roofed, warehouse-like space in Barrio Aranjuez brews up a great cup of gourmet coffee (US$2 to US$3) and makes a halfway decent cinnamon…
San José
A lovely little eatery linked to the eponymous hostel, with yummy coffee plus creative pastries and sandwiches. Especially great carrot cake.
San José
Service with a smile and tasty seafood are the specialties at this friendly neighborhood soda near the heart of town. Lighter appetites can indulge in…
San José
Touristy but fun, this bustling eatery maintains a calculatedly rustic atmosphere, with picnic-style tables, mounted bull’s heads and strings of metal…
San José
The congenial Doris runs this narrow blue-and-yellow seafood joint in the northern wing of the central market. The ceviche mixto appetizer (fish, shrimp…
San José
Obscured by the Automercado parking lot in Los Yoses is this 1960s pastry shop that some josefinos swear is the best in town. Here you’ll find mushroom…
San José
There's better sushi in San José, but nowhere else to eat it so high up. Stereo Sushi opened in 2015 on the 9th floor of an otherwise quiet apartment…
San José
This informal, bustling student spot serves an international menu of veggie everything including curried rice with cashews, vegetable casado and whole…
San José
Just down the street but a million miles away from Starbucks in look, feel, and taste, this hole-in-the-wall offers wholesome and delicious plates of…
San José
This popular corner eatery sells piping-hot empanadas, breakfasts, casados, grilled meats and tasty mashed potatoes. The outdoor patio is a good spot to…
San José
A pricey but well-stocked grocery store near Los Yoses. It has a good selection of healthy items, including veggie burgers.
San José
Pricey with a good selection of cheeses, fresh produce, liquor, coffee and chocolate.
San José
This informal pastry shop has a wide variety of freshly baked, cavity-inducing goodies. The coffee is strong and it’s a sweet way to pass the time if you…
