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Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica Food Guide: 5 International food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Nuevo Arenal
Find out what International restaurants to try in Nuevo Arenal. Nuevo Arenal is a town and district in Tilarán Canton in the Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. It is located on the north-east shore of Lake Arenal. The former village of Arenal near the La Fortuna area was inundated in 1978 with the formation of the artificial Lake Arenal. Nuevo Arenal was a government project to relocate the displaced people. Nuevo Arenal is located about a one-hour drive northwest from the original village along a beautiful paved lakeside road that goes from La Fortuna to Tilaran.
Things to do in Nuevo Arenal
1. Restaurante Caballo Negro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 119 reviews
Our restaurant is a favorite for locals and travelers alike. We have great breakfasts, which include Huevos Rancheros, and homemade Corned Beef Hash with corned beef made from scratch by the owner and chef, Monika. Because of Monika's German heritage, she
Reviewed By criowa2019
Caballo Negro was recommended to us and we are so glad we stopped! We were so impressed with the ambiance, the view, the food, the service...everything spectacular! We chose a spinach omelet which was loaded with spinach and came with the best curried potatoes I have ever eaten. AND fresh fruit! Couldn't resist the homemade apple strudel either! Monika is not only a fabulous cook she is an artist and actually made the beautiful tables in the restaurant. After you eat be sure to browse the shop with locally made items and artwork. This was one of our most memorable and enjoyable stops during our month in Costa Rica. I highly recommend this gem!Thanks so much for the review, and glad we made your visit to Costa Rica memorable. And next time try the Corned Beef Hash. We are the only ones around who serve that, along with the Reuben for lunch. Hope to see you again soon.
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2. Gingerbread Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 473 reviews
Gingerbread is a fine restaurant and boutique hotel perfectly situated along Lake Arenal in Costa Rica. Operated by a charismatic and talented culinary master, Chef Eyal absolutely works magic with food. We’ll serve you an amazing international cuisine, d
Reviewed By Zaphod125
Eyal, the host, was a charming person, full of stories and information. We opted for the menu where he just keeps bringing the food which cost $39 each. The food was really good and I mean really good. The tuna was amazing, the filet mignon was really nice, it was all great. Highly recommended
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3. Restaurant by the Lake Tinajas Arenal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 323 reviews
Tinajas Arenal is a family project situated at the edge of the Arenal Lake JUST BY THE LAKE. Our family settled in Arenal many years before Lake Arenal was created in 1974 and Nuevo Arenal was established. With a Green Garden unique by the Lake, Tinajas i
Reviewed By SailorSuzan
The view is fabulous - the restaurant is well located on a knoll overlooking the lake with sweeping views...and benefiting from a cooling breeze. The service personnel are attentive and provide good suggestion as to what meals to try. Our family ate here several times over the course of a week and tried nearly everything on the menu - all was good.
4. Toad Hall Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Great Food, Friends, Fun and a Fabulous View. IMPORTANT DETAIL: The hotel and restaurant is under new ownership as of March 2016. We're happy to have a fully remodeled place for you to enjoy! The Heart of the Toad Hall Hotel! If you are looking for a plac
Reviewed By Yann L
We found this nice restaurant by accident, driving along the lake. The Texan owner is very friendly and the view is really amazing. Birds lovers are happy there since a whole lot of them fly by. Food was OK, a bit slow but, hey, we’re on holidays :)
5. La Tanita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Joe D
We went here for dinner one night since it was recommended be a few of our friends that live in the area. Our experience was not the best for dining in the area. I ordered the pasta with walnut . It was so salty I cound not eat it. My wife order a rice dish and the rice was undercooked and crunchy. Even though I expressed my dissatisfaction to the waiter he either didn't understand or didn't care.
