Must-see restaurants in Liberia

  • Café Liberia

    Liberia

    This beautifully restored colonial-era building has heavy wooden furniture and frescoed ceilings, creating a romantic ambiance for enjoying rich coffee…

  • Masala

    Liberia

    Liberia is not a city where you'd expect to find any Indian restaurant, let alone the best one in the country. But here it is! Start with some crispy warm…

  • Mariajuana

    Liberia

    An indoor-outdoor gastropub festooned with African masks and cat-themed art. In other words, the perfect place to sip a regional Guanaca beer (made with…

  • Jauja

    Liberia

    This stylish bar-cafe (the name's pronounced 'How-ha') on the main drag is unusual for its upscale ambiance and classy cuisine. Service is also excellent…

  • Pizza Pronto

    Liberia

    This very cute old-world pizzeria, where the wood is stacked next to the smoking courtyard oven, keeps it romantic and simple – just pizza, pasta and…

  • Toro Negro Steakhouse

    Liberia

    Located in a beautiful colonial-era building, this family-friendly restaurant has an extensive menu specializing in meat dishes such as lomito (tenderloin…

  • Casa de Calá

    Liberia

    Set in the historic indoor-outdoor home of beloved Liberian doctor Enrique Briceño, this cafe excels with its fresh fruit smoothies, reasonably priced…

  • Donde Pipe

    Liberia

    This little cafe is a local favorite, thanks to free wi-fi, strong coffee and scrumptious sweets and breakfasts. In addition to cafe fare, the menu…

  • Los Comales

    Liberia

    This convivial and popular local spot is run by a women’s collective. Come for traditional Guanacaste fare such as arroz de mais (rice with chicken and…

  • Restaurante El Pilon

    Liberia

    A great little find for fans of casados (set meals). This local diner serves at least 10 daily, featuring fresh pescado (fish), pollo (chicken), steak,…

  • Taquería de la Calle

    Liberia

    Order off the artsy chalkboard in this newfangled Mexican-themed eatery. It's cool, it's clean, and burritos, tacos, chalupas and nachos come at a…

  • Copa de Oro

    Liberia

    This congenial family restaurant is popular with locals and gringos alike. Try the rice-and-seafood house specialty, arroz copa de oro. The casados (set…

  • Market

    Liberia

    Stock up before your bus ride.