Santo Domingo de Heredia Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Santo Domingo de Heredia

January 10, 2018 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best restaurant in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica including Lubnan, Restaurante Grano de Oro, La Esquina de Buenos Aires, Park Cafe, Mantras Veggie Cafe and Tea House, La Terrasse French Cuisine, Aqui Es, Bobby's Burger, Kawah Cafe, Restaurante Leno Y Carbon
Things to do in Santo Domingo de Heredia

1. Lubnan

Paseo Colon, frente a Torre Mercedes., San Jose, San Jose, San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +506 2257 6071
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 472 reviews

Lubnan

Reviewed By ChelaT1 - San Diego, California

Happy service, cool decor and yummy. Portions are huge! Everything can easily be shared by 3 people. Victor took excellent care of us!

2. Restaurante Grano de Oro

Calle 30, Avenida 2 y 4 | #251, San Jose 10107, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi French, Latin, European, Costa Rican, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$196 - HK$785 +506 2255 3322
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Restaurante Grano de Oro

Restaurant Grano de Oro merges Costa Rican tropical with European cuisine under the expertise of our French chef Francis Canal. Once a simple cafe, this restaurant has evolved into one of San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and tourists alike.Specialty cocktails, classically presented dishes and delicious desserts are served in the charming ambiance of a magnificent period home with an elegant inner courtyard. The bilingual wait staff provides professional and friendly service. Service is offered throughout the day from 7 am to 10 pm. Restaurant, patio and bar are non-smoking

Reviewed By alfonso s

Very nice !! Food is good.Rations in the small side.High end place. Decoration and cleanness awesome. Located in within a hotel installation. Close to downtown San Jose. We also had a wonderful and quiet breakfast.

3. La Esquina de Buenos Aires

Calle 11 Av corner 4, in front of the Hotel Colonial | Detras de la Iglesia de la Soledad, San Jose, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi Steakhouse, Latin, Argentinean, Soups, South American, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$157 - HK$353 +506 2223 1909
Excellent
70%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

La Esquina de Buenos Aires

Bienvenido a La Esquina de Buenos Aires Cuando llegas a esta casa centenaria del centro del San José de antes, es como llegar al Buenos Aires de mediados del siglo pasado. En su menú no solo encontrará, platos como la típica parrilla Argentina con sus cortes de carnes ya conocidos, sino también, excelentes pastas caseras donde se nota el aporte culinario que tuvo la gran inmigración Italiana. Dentro de sus entradas se destacan, las rabas (calamares fritos) camarones al ajillo, marlín ahumado y sus ocho diferentes tipos de empanadas. De la parrilla se destaca la entraña, punta de cuadril y la tapa de asado; sus pastas más pedidas o más buscadas son, los tres tipos de Canelones, los sorrentinos capresse y los ravioles de espinaca y gorgonzola. En los postres encontramos los infaltables, panqueque de dulce leche, de manzana y la elaboración artesanal de la Mouse de chocolate, helado de dulce de leche, higo con nuez y sambayon. Todo creado por el chef argentino Mauricio Cabado.

Reviewed By Ann2013Kay - New York

While on a business trip we got this place recommended by a local colleague and indeed this was the perfect choice for high quality meat, great atmosphere and very friendly and knowledgable staff. We had steaks which were perfectly to the point we had ordered (medium, medium rare, etc) and the Deserts (volcano cake eg) were very delicious too. Great place to spent a nice evening. Reservations absolutely required (easy via whatsapp).

4. Park Cafe

Av. de Las Americas, Calle 48, San Jose, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards French, International, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner HK$78 - HK$785 +506 2290 6324
Excellent
88%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 305 reviews

Park Cafe

Please read important reservation information on our website before making your booking. Thank you.

Reviewed By Teresa268 - Halesworth, United Kingdom

My husband and I were in Costa Rica for the first time and on the recommendation of friends booked a table to experience the Park Café on our last night in the country. Firstly I should say that unlike most of the negative reviews posted,...MoreDear Teresa and Joe. Thank you for your visit, company and review. Always a pleasure to have people such as yourselves at home with us in Park Cafe. Best wishes. Richard, Ricardo and Louise

5. Mantras Veggie Cafe and Tea House

200 metros Este, 25 metros Sur de la Rotonda del Farolito | Barrio Escalante, San Jose, Costa Rica Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Waitstaff, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast HK$63 - HK$78 +506 2253 6715
Excellent
76%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Mantras Veggie Cafe and Tea House

Beauty and health come from within, at MANTRAS, we are making this a possibility. We have RAW, ORGANIC, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN, DAIRY & SUGAR FREE options that are DELICIOUS on your soul!! The active enzymes that our food provides your body will allow it to always be at its prime level of energy, health and beauty. We support serving organically local fruits and vegetables using natural ingredients specializing in a diverse menu. We do natural cold press juicing, smoothies, kombucha and fermented foods. . We work with small producers and venders supporting our local economy. We have outdoor and indoor Seating, take large groups with or without reservation.

Reviewed By Lara S - Oxford, United Kingdom

We opted for this place after it being recommended in our Lonely Planet guide, and also because it happened to be really close to the hotel we were hosted. The neighbourhood is a lovely area with lots of independent cafes, restaurants and beer places.
We were in Mantras for lunch and opted for a big bowl (Fajitas Locas) and a Tico Sandwich with the soup of the day. The food was delicious and the size of the bowl was really big (but so good I finished everything!).
Then we tried a couple of the vegan cakes (one made of fruits and the other being the Tarta Chilena, and both were really good.
The price is quite honest for the quality you get as well, so I would definitely recommend it.

6. La Terrasse French Cuisine

Avenida 9 Calle 15 | Barrio Otoya, San Jose 20102, Costa Rica (Formerly La Terrasse Cuisine Française) Private Dining, Free Wifi, Reservations, Waitstaff, Wine and Beer French, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$314 - HK$432 +506 8939 8470
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 517 reviews

La Terrasse French Cuisine

The restaurant La Terrasse French Cuisine is a concept of table d'hôtes of 12 covers. A private and personalized restaurant that offers you a unique experience to share with generosity the French gastronomy. An elegant place, chic ventage and romantic. The conviviality in the restaurant La Terrasse constitutes a tradition. The chef Patricia Richer receives you in a house of 1925 from Tuesday to Saturday with reservation and will have the pleasure to share with her clients a creative and contemporary French cuisine realized around organic products and the season.

Reviewed By satipatipatti - Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing. Dishes from Ardennes to Provence expertly crafted in Central America. Our respect goes to Chef Patricia Richer. Also to Gerald for his hospitality.
In discussing the absence of aperitifs and digestifs, Gerald said there are components of French cuisine that are just not available in quality in Costa Rica. I assume that this applies to many other ingredients, which makes it all the more amazing that Chef Patricia can put together the harmonious cuisine française that graces this establishment. The chef does not overstep what is permissible and our meal delivered what the menu promised.
Gerald successfully convinced my wife not to order scallops cooked to whiteness all the way through - some thing I have tried to do for years. Instead, he encouraged her to try the salmon. It was cooked through to her preference and had good taste, set off nicely against the pistachio garnish and served with a mild orange/turmeric sauce.
Besides the salmon, our meal consisted of chevre cheesecake, lamb shank, creme brulee and fondant de chocolate. We needed one wine to accompany all of these courses and complement or, ay least, not clash with them and Gerald came up with a light, fruity red, Gamay, I believe, that was a excellent companion to the whole meal. The entire wine list impressed me as being reasonably priced.
The chevre cheesecake appetizer had an uniform creaminess and a good mild lactic dairy taste nicely complemented by the tomatoes.
The honey and rosemary worked magic upon the perfectly done lamb shank and its gravy.
The caramel-throughout creme brulee was very good but,even so, we prefer the classic caramelized sugar crust with the vanilla custard.
The fondant de chocolate was absolutely delicious. We could not guess if the chocolate/cocoa was Guittard, Callebaut, or Valrhona. Turns out to be a local Costa Rican chocolate, and it was delicious.
Notable: it was not possible for my wife, for whom English is a second language, to communicate with Gerald, for whom English is also a second language, over the long-distance telephone to arrange, weeks in advance, an available time for our reservation; the understanding was just not there. No problem. The affable front desk of the Holiday Inn Aurola in San Jose called for us two nights before our desired date and got us our reservation.

7. Aqui Es

Avenida 2 y Calle 38, San Jose 10108, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Steakhouse, Latin, Argentinean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +506 2221 5727
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 224 reviews

Aqui Es

Reviewed By Adkmthiker - Jay, New York

If you are staying in a hotel or visiting near the Sabana Park, Aqui Es is close by, and one of the best choices for restaurants in that area of San Jose. It's small, cosy, service is excellent and the food (we had salads and pizzas) was delicious.

8. Bobby's Burger

Mts sur Y 100 | 50 Metros Sur y 50 metros Este de la Basílica de Santo Domingo de Heredia, Santo Domingo de Heredia 40301, Costa Rica Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food Lunch, Dinner +506 2244 6655
Excellent
32%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 49 reviews

Bobby's Burger

Reviewed By tamv67 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Found this place while desperately seeking a good burger. looked brand new. The burgers and fries were close to what we have back home-so we all left very happy & full! I'd go back if I am lucky enough to get back to Costa Rica!

9. Kawah Cafe

Detras Del Centro Comercial Multiflores | San Francisco, Heredia 40104, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Pizza, Cafe, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +506 2263 3636
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 214 reviews

Kawah Cafe

We are a family who owns a restaurant in our house :) We love serving people and our food showcase what we love to eat.

Reviewed By rlhmd1 - Chicago, Illinois

I took a group of friends to Kawah Cafe in Heredia and we had a wonderful evening. The ambiance is so inviting, the menu has lots of great options including salads, pasta and steak. We finished with wonderful Costa Rican coffee.
This is a great place to gather with friends and have an excellent meal.

10. Restaurante Leno Y Carbon

Cerca Taco Bell | Del Wallmart de San Francisco de Heredia, 500 m Oeste Carretera a La Aurora, , Contiguo a Tacobell, Heredia 40103, Costa Rica Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Grill, Fusion, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night HK$39 - HK$235 +506 2238 5151
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 320 reviews

Restaurante Leno Y Carbon

Our restaurant specializes in grilled meats , with imported quality cuts Angus Choice and a trend to artisanal kitchen, make our breads , hams and sausages without preservatives or additives , in search of a healthier culinary proposal and natural, in which prevails offering cheap prices

Reviewed By Shirley T - NJ

Came here for lunch and dinner, both times food was excellent, waiter was very polite and spoke English. The restaurant is small but very cozy everyone is nice and the prizes are average, I recommend drinking lemonade with peppermint! so refreshing! we ordered a plato para picar, has a bit of everything except rice, but all the meats are delicious and well cooked. Parking is free.

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