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Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica Food Guide: 10 Latin food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Atenas
Find out what Latin restaurants to try in Atenas. Atenas (ah-TEN-nahss) is the capital city of the canton of Atenas in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito (district) that includes the city.
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10. El Mejo Clima
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Charlie D
After a couple of hours walking around Atenas on a little shopping trip, I stopped by El Mejor Clima, a local "Soda" restaurant and bar with a good reputation. For $5 I got a Casado (plate lunch) with more food than I could eat, including, chicken, beans, rice, cassava (called yucca here), salad with tomatoes, avocado slice and peppers. I got it in a to go box and walked home with all my bags to eat in my apartment. Nice!
9. Las Oropendolas
Reviewed By Rodriek
We had dinner with the family in this restaurant of the hotel Colinas del Sol. Service was friendly and we ate some local dishes served in large portions. As a appetizer we got a cream soup. The restaurant has 6-7 tables with a view on the trees in the garden. Thanks for your opinion, sorry for not answering before. Hope we will welcome you again.
8. Restaurante El Tronco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Caborat
My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here. Greeted like we were old friends even though this was our first time here.The open air restaurant was great with a nice breeze blowing through after a hot day. Had a nice cold Bavaria while figuring what to order.My wife ordered the Filet and I had the Ribeye. Within 15 minutes we had perfectly cooked steaks with baked potato and a light salad.They were cooked just below medium and had a great flavor. My ribeye was huge and could only get through just over half of it. My wife's Filet was a good size as well and some went home with us as well.The check for the two of us was just over $40.00 and considering what we got I feel it was a great deal.Want to make it back for the ribs before we leave.
7. Mirador El Pueblo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Inez T
We visited the Mirador as a recommendation from an acquaintance. Her food choices and the reviews I read before going were right on the nose. We were a party of four celebrating my 49th wedding anniversary. Our party chose Shrimp in Buttery Sauce and a Fish plate and a combination of shrimp and fish in white sauce. Of course we all had to taste every dish! Each dish was delightfully seasoned and cooked to perfection. The restaurant was empty except for a couple of folks at the bar, but I am told it is seasonal. I am just glad it was open for us to experience one of the best meals I have ever eaten. The whole experience was superb. Great night light views of the city. Very clean restaurant. I will go back if possible. I strongly suggestion you call a taxi, it is difficult to find if you are not familiar with the area and a portion of the street has big pot holes.
6. Restaurante Hermanos Castillo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Delicious traditional Costa Rican food, as well as Mexican dishes and Italian pastas.
Reviewed By PureLifeDevelopment
This little restaurant is a place that if you were just driving past it, you may actually pass it without even realizing it is there. If you did, that would be a big mistake. What amazing food! My favorite thing, hands down, is the shrimp crepe with asparagus sauce. Light, delicate, with a flavor that you won't soon forget. I have heard tell that their dessert crepes are amazing too, but I have always been to full after my meal to try one....Next time.
5. Don Yayo Chicharonerra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By MichiganZumbido
âPub Grubâ! Moderately priced. But I donât think the main attraction is the food, as they offer a number of pretty good craft type beers, at least according to my friend who is a bit of a beer aficianado. I Donât drink malt grain beverages myself. My friends and family all said they liked the food, and it was moderately priced. The decor is corner bar on an industrial scale, a cavernous room with well worn tables and hard chairs. Iâd say cornor bar/Working Stiffâs watering hole. Donât try the Chicarrones unless you are to the manor born or perhaps hail from Tejas. Just a stew-like bowl of mostly dried, over salty pork rinds. The house white wine is also âindustrial.â
4. El Restaurante Guanacaste
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
One the best restaurants in Atenas. Only La Trocha compares.
Reviewed By mimi722
During our week in Atenas, my husband and I had dinner at El Guanacaste 3 times! We enjoyed the small plates so that we could share multiple options. The ceviche de camaron was excellent, as were the chicharron, salchichon picante, and chifrijo! Drinks were reasonable priced and delicious!
3. La Fiesta de las pupusas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By roadadvisor
Even that PUUSAS are form Salvador..a great family from Slavador, moved to Atenas...and open a nice restaurant..The restaurant is nice and clean, good prices, the quality is exceelent, as well the prices.PUPUSAS are made out of corn , like a tortilla, in this case the PUPUSA come with some fillings, like cheese, chicharoores, etc.They serve the Pupusas with some simple cabbage salad...hummmThe restaurant is by the road...going to La Garita...easy to find.
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2. Antanos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By rolandlinda1
Please write your review under Cafeteria Antanos. The new owner is a "real chef" with a considerable amount of experience. They have very good food and service. They prices are also very reasonable. My wife and I had a very nice dinner with a craft beer for less than $30. Highly recommend this new restaurant.
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1. La Trocha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By ruffled1
If you're looking for the best food, service and ambiance in all of Atenas your search is over. This is an easy drive only 3 minutes from town using Waze. You won't get lost - really. Frank welcomed us warmly in his lush tropical "yard" and when we asked him for his recommendation, he enthusiastically pointed us towards the sea bass and shrimp with his special La Trocha sauce. Dining at La Trocha is an experience. Frank happily worked his kitchen magic while we lazily sipped wine and enjoyed Costa Rican jazz music. The food is unequivocally the best we've had in Atenas. Portions are huge...if you like to leave with leftovers you won't be disappointed. But Frank...he's the real magic. No, he doesn't speak English and our Spanish is very limited. Yet we enjoyed his companionship for over five hours on our most recent visit. And yes, we learned a lot of Spanish that night, and when our phone batteries were nearly dead from translations he brought out chargers. In no time we were "family". A truly congenial, warm-hearted man and I'd be remiss not to say I can't wait come back. Our favorite night of our 2-week trip. Absolute gem.
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