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Province of San Jose, Costa Rica Food Guide: 7 Spanish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Jose
Reviews on Spanish food in San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica. Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater.
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7. Restaurant El Jardin San Jose
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By twiggsandtravels
As this is my first big trip since becoming vegan, naturally I get a little concerned at how difficult it may be to find something both without animal products, but also tasty. El Jardin is fantastic for both. When I arrived, having been starved by Air Canada all the way from Toronto, my eyes lit up when I saw the little restaurant tucked inside Hotel Rimcon. I had the veggie wrap for lunch which was great. All fresh ingredients, delicious and we'll presented. In the evening I went back with a group of friends and we all had a traditional Costa Rican dish, with the option of meat, fish, or veggie. I had rice, black beans, avocado, salad, plantain and nachos, and it was perfect. Filling, fresh, and vegan - a winning combination! And at only 5000 colon, even better! Would recommend to everyone, the meat dishes looked good too. But for my vegan friends, you can rely on El Jardin, for sure. Staff are all very polite and accommodating. Here's to hoping the next month of restaurants are just as fabulous!
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6. Olio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By CanmoreFunkyDude
Located on Calle 33, in the Barrio Escalante, right next to the railway crossing, the place is quite large with an eclectic but tasteful decor. The menu and theme is definitely mediterranean , and the restaurant was rocking when we arrived (luckily we had a reservation!), and even busier when we left at 10 pm. The choices offered are many and various, with a wide selection of Tapas, Carpaccios, Soups, Salads, Pastas, a good seafood section, beef and chicken, and of course, desserts. Comprehensive wine and spirits list, also a great choice of beers, soft drinks and hot beverages. I opted for the "Pescado Nuevo Mundo, and was presented with a very generous portion of perfectly prepared fish fillet, topped with a delicious white wine and cream sauce, and complimented with mashed (purée) potatoes and a very nicely undercooked and seasoned green leaf vegetable similar to chard. The service was highly professional, prompt and courteous. That's all I had (and needed), just over CRC 10,000, including tax and tip. Highly recommended!
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5. Tintos y Blancos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
We are a restaurant passionate about wines and good food. Enjoy good music, food with Mediterranean influence and a great wine selection. Visit us in MULTIPLAZA ESCAZÃ and TERRAMALL.
Reviewed By delray222
After shopping yesterday at The Multiplaza,my husband and were really hungry.Wanted a nice sit down,not food court.Decided to try Tintos y Blancos again,and were very happy we did.I just had tapas,calamari and spicy potatoes.Both were good,not excellent.My husband ordered a seafood casserole,loaded with shrimp,mussels,clams and mushrooms,in a tomato based broth.It was so good.We had Chilean wine by the glass,very good prices on the wine.ALso like that they put a little card on the wine glass,so you can remember what it was when you go shopping for wine.(in my case that helps,everytime I order a different wine,I forget what it was when I go to the store to buy it)Service was o.k.,it was pretty busy last night.Will go back,and try some more tapas
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4. La 22
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
We are a restaurant that elaborates it´s dishes with the freshest ingredients possible. Our focus is to offer healthy and high quality food to the consumer. We buy our produce from local organic farms to ensure this. Our menú is a blackboard that is chang
Reviewed By MRodriguezcr
Good restaurant, the quality of the food its top, the menu, usually presents different options.The service its good and the price its accordly to the quality received. Hope they could get the permit to offer liquors, because many of their plates would taste great with wine.
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3. Al Mercat
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Sheila S
This restaurant is not large but the food is so good. I started with a Yucca Ceviche, which was delicious. I was with a large group and I believe we tried every starter. No one was disappointed. The avocado toast was VERY popular. The entrees were all delicious and even though there were 16 of us, we were relatively quickly served. The kitchen is small but mighty! The desserts were delicious. I was very impressed with this restaurant. I know I would not have found it without our guide but am very happy we did!
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2. Isolina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Isolina is modern gastronomy in a place with history. We have a constantly evolving menu. We also have a wine cellar that has a wide variety, and our Deli, where we offer takeaway products.
Reviewed By georgerandallh
So my gf and I wanted to go for a nicer dinner while visiting San Jose, and selected here. Nicely appointed restaurant with a nice garden patio out back (we asked if we could sit here when originally seated in the restaurant, and they accommodated us). They also have a very cool wine room up front you can ask to go see - do so. The food was presented very nicely, and was good - but not great IMO. The servers were very diligent and clearly they are trying to ensure their service is top notch. If anything, we felt a little rushed as they were a touch overly diligent. We came for a night out and wanted to take our time. The waiter got my entree wrong, which worked fine for us waiting 10 minutes for another pork belly. Actually was ideal as we were splitting both entrees. Had this not been the case, they should have offered to take my gfâs lamb back to deliver both meals at the same time. Worth a visit, but may want to clearly advise the wait staff you want to take your time with the meal at the onset if that is your goal.Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate the time you took to tell us with details about your experience. At Isolina we work very hard everyday to achieve guest satisfaction and provide them the ideal experience.We are sorry we did not meet all your expectations regarding the experience, be certain that we will continue working to improve.
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1. Bo FastGood_RealFood
Overall Ratings
5 based on 68 reviews
New concept . Real Food around the bar. Especialization in Sausage'S Sandwichs. European elaboration with flavours to travel around the world. Also, Spanish style omelets, salads and restaurant desserts. All home-made, only with natural ingredients. Lettu
Reviewed By vlad43210
We were treated to an incredible, one-of-a-kind dinner by the owner of the place! He explained the mode of preparation for the sausages that are the focus of this fancy fast food joint -- very simple, hand- and home-made -- and suggested specific wine pairings for each one. I usually don't eat processed meat, but broke my rule here and ate two: the chef's selection, and a second spicy offering. The chef's selection came with a medium-bodied Chilean Malbec and the spicy with Pinotage, and both pairings were perfect. As we ate, we took in the decor, crafted by an award-winning architectural team. I have definitely never had such an incredible combination of food, ambience, and service. 6/5.WOW! Thanks for your comments... but the most, for enjoing the Bò_Xperience! Cheers!
