Top Restaurants in Cartago
Top Things to do in Cartago
- 1. Our Lady of the Angels Basilica (Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles)
- 2. Jardin Botanico Lankester
- 3. Ruins of the Church of Carthage
- 4. Santiago Apostol Parish Ruins
- 5. Savegre Reserve
- 6. Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran
- 7. Cartago Central Market
- 8. Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora
- 9. Museo Municipal de Cartago
- 10. La Angelina Mountain Bike Park
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Top 10 Latin food in Cartago, Province of Cartago, Costa Rica
Find out what Latin restaurants to try in Cartago including La Fonda del Alto, La Posada de la Luna, Mi Tierra, Restaurante La Casona Del Cafetal, Restaurante La Casona De Cartago, La Casa del Sabor, Gubser Ticino, Tipenco, Chirraca, Truchas San Ignacio
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10. Truchas San Ignacio
Reviewed By AHeide
This hidden gem is very popular. Locals will travel a long way to eat here. The restaurant is set in a wonderful garden lovingly tended by the owner who knows and greets all his guests personally. His enthusiasm and customer care alone make this trip worth while. The trout is fresh from the restaurant's own water. It couldn't be more tasty: crisply fried but still juicy and soft on the inside. The side dishes are to die for. Try the fried plantain and fried yuka! This is definitely one not to miss. Highly recommended!
9. Chirraca
Overall Ratings
3 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By JorgeCR2014
This is a nice place located at the end of the main road on your travel from SJ to Cartago. Nice view of mountains and a rustic location with a great variety of food options, including some typical CR food such: mondongo soup, pinto, patacones and more.This restaurant is pet friendly and you can have lunch with your dog without any issue (just use your leash all the time).Food was good but overpriced from my point of view. We tried Picanha (small portion but good taste), Lomito (it is a must to try), Lengua en salsa(big portion, tasty and really good in general), gallos de chorizo (really bad plate, don´t even try this. Seems like a piece of cheap salchichón instead of a real chorizo. Since speciality of this restaurant is BBQ, I really believe that they need to include a really good homemade chorizo instead of current version of this plate. Patacones were great as an appetizer.Nice place, different way to spend a Sunday with family(feel like be on the mountains and have some fun options such as canopy and horse riding). I recommend if you are not looking for a fancy place and if you are looking for pet-friendly place.Customer service from Carlos was a plus during our visit. The gay was so friendly, effective and funny.
8. Tipenco
7. Gubser Ticino
Reviewed By Federico M
Located in a second floor next to the Basilica de los Angeles in Cartago, is a small place with personalized attention. The style of the dishes is mainly Swiss and Italian. You fill like you are in small trattoria.
6. La Casa del Sabor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Stefano B
The restaurant offers conveniently priced Costa Rican food. It`s location, close to the town of Orosi, allows you to enjoy the surroundings after a quick brunch.
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5. Restaurante La Casona De Cartago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By RnMReiter
Was a rainy day so they were not as busy, a good thing Ordered promptly No English menus but pictures include descriptions where you can figure out what is what Staff did know a little EnglishHas Texas signs inside as decorOrder steaks and BBQ ribs Everything cooked to perfection Delivery was in good time Even watched NLF football game on Sunday Would recommend if your driving by or looking for steak house Thank you so much for your comments. And thanks for the license plate, we received it. Greetings from Costa Rica.
4. Restaurante La Casona Del Cafetal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By vialli54
Stopped here for lunch on the Mercury holidays 'Captivating Costa Rica' tour. Food is ok but the location is stunning! Most of our group eat the average quality food quickly so as to allow time to explore the various nature trails around a picturesque lake.Wild life we saw included copious humming birds, spiders, vultures, toucans etc.The flora is equally stunning......a real gem in every sense other than the food which was ok for quantity but bland in the extreme.
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3. Mi Tierra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By RWPrider
Arrived just in time before closing,, had a cold beer and the arroz de pollo, good but nothing to write home about. Service was good and polite like all the other places. Also had breakfast since I slept at the hotel beside. Like the dinner it was good but it was a simple free breakfast.
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2. La Posada de la Luna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Local, traditional and authentic Costarrican food. Founded in 1963 and is the pioneer of the gastronomic tradition in the zone with over 55 years operating and satisfying the national and international customers. It is also a museum, full of pictures and
Reviewed By D1537SKjoshc
If you plan to visit Cartago, do not miss the opportunity to get the best âtortilla de queso con extra quesoâ in town. Casados, Olla de Carne and juices are amazing and without forgetting to mention the great personnel and customer service. Please visit them, you wonât regret. Hello Josh! Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a feedback about your experience in our restaurant. We take our customer´s opinions and suggestions very seriously and we are glad you guys enjoyed our food and that our staff fulfilled the expectations by assisting you in the best way possible! See you guys soon. Best Regards!
1. La Fonda del Alto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 54 reviews
The "Fonda Del Alto" is a Latin American food rural restaurant, staffed by its owners and served in three courses, the fourth course is a dessert courtesy of the house. It is a small restaurant of Costa Rican and Latin American food with fresh and local p
Reviewed By VacationHoliday
Name of the tour: Booked via âViatorâ-5-Day Caribbean Biking and Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Costa Rica) on Viator (I was asked to leave a review here) Let me start by saying this was a once in a lifetime experience, the trip is local, the people you meet are exceptional and the experience âpricelessâ. The journey started with pick up from our hotel outside of San Jose, where we were greeted by our super energetic tour guide âDiegoâ AlvGamb, and then by the best driver in San Jose, âMiguelâ Alberto Zuñiga Baldizon and within a few minutes we loaded our bags into the car and we were off. We drove about 16 miles outside of the capital and began riding the bikes a few miles outside of Cartago, our first stop in Cartago was the Basilica of our ladies of the Angels, Diego will walk you through the history and its significance to the community and people in the area. From here we biked over to the Orosi, Chruch.You feel the serenity as you walk through the front opening, Orosi church and its courtyard holds so much history. A nice break after riding a bit. Again, Diego does a great job explaining its history. After, we then biked through the town of Orosi and stopped to watch a football (soccer) game that the locals were playing, what a great travel experience. From there we biked a few more miles and stopped to load the bikes on the car and drove the rest of the way to the first lodge located in Jimenez, called âLa Fonda Del Altoâ. Here we were greeted by a daughter and mom (Rosi) duo, who instantly welcome you and make you feel like part of the family. Rosi and her daughter prepared a super tasty and beautifully presented 4 course meal, which started with a root soup (delicious), a selection of delicious âlocalâ cheese, for the main course, a vegetable and fish dish (yum) and ended it with a home made bon-bon type of desert, which consisted of ice cream filling surrounded by a shell of âlocalâ chocolate with a warm buttery topping that makes the shell explode, simulating the beautiful âslightly activeâ volcanoes that surround the area, what a treat. Following great conversation, food and some drinks, we settled in for the night. In the morning, we were greeted with a traditional Costa Rican breakfast. After breakfast, we had some time to walk the grounds, from there we packed up, and set out on the bikes. Since the lodge is located âupâ in the mountain, we started biking with a downhill adventure and it was awesome, we then biked through some valleys with cocoa plants. We then visited lake Cachi, where we got the privilege of seeing the Hydroelectric Power Station, what an exceptional site in the surrounding environment. Following the hydro electric station, we biked a mile or 2 and met our driver âMiguelâ to have some local tailgate eats that included exotic fruits, chocolates and drinks in the best location, the side of the road with spectacular views. I want to point out for those who are wondering, the driver, in the case, Miguel, drives with the group the entire time while riding, you will always have the option of loading your bike on top of the car and driving with him if needed, and your packs are in the car. Following the tailgate eats, we biked to a nearby town located in or around Cartago Province, Turrialba, where we relaxed and took in part of a local soccer game and tried more exotic fruit, this is a travel moment, being with locals, cheering and just enjoying. From this quaint town, we rode through some fun valleys and peaks to a river bank where we jumped off the bikes, climbed down to the river and started stacking rocks, making rock towers, skipping stones, and jumping into the water if wanted, another awesome travel moment. You donât know whatâs going to happen, you just go with it and having people with the spirit and energy of Miguel and Diego with you, helps you just do something without thinking about, so jump in, throw stones, build towers and compete in a fun enjoyable way. We (my husband and I) cannot thank Diego and Miguel taking us to this special location, itâs a memory to last a lifetime. We then biked to an area near Turrialba, which is a beautiful town put on the map for making delicious wonderfully flavored cheese, where we stopped off at a local bar/restaurant that overlooks Turrialba, got some drinks, tried a plate of plantains siting in locally made honey topped with âTurrialbaâ cheese, another delicious treat. At this point the sun went down, so we said thanks and good byeâs, loaded our bikes on the car and headed to the Guaybo Lodge, where we spent one night, located on the slopes of the Turrialba volcano, the morning offers a breathtaking views. We then loaded into the car and headed towards the Paquette River. As if this trip couldnât get any better, when we reached the Paquette River, we met with another guide, Carlos, who provided instruction on what to do on the river, and explained that there would be another guide in a kayak heading down the river with us, and that we would be rafting through 3 and 4 class rapids. We also learned about the training and level of expertise these guides have to go through, the training is intense and ongoing. After the instruction and explanation, the 4 of us loaded into a raft and began the 4 hour journey down river. A once in a lifetime experience, the scenery, learning about different tree species, the excitement of the rapids, and a feeling of happy. Sometimes your slowly moving viewing the surrounding landscape, jumping in for a swim, then your pulled back into the raft and your paddling through a rapid. After a couple hours we stopped off on bank for another surprise, lunch located on a eco friendly lodge with screened cabins and tents. As the guides proceeded to make us a beautiful lunch in an unexpecting fully loaded outdoor kitchen, we took off with our imagination and camera in hand, walking the grounds filled with frogs, butterflies, flowers and more, when they let us know the food was ready, we just wanted to stay out âplayingâ. After some delicious food and refreshing drinks we headed back the raft and started paddling. This experience was amazing, and the guides exceptional. Following the rafting, we headed towards the village of Cahuita, located on Costa Ricaâs Caribbean coast (near the border with Panama). After checking into the Cahuita Inn, we went to a local spot for dinner and enjoyed people watching and walking around. In the morning, we went on a 3+ hour chocolate tour, at âCacao-tailsâ, this tour is local and friendly, a must do in the area, as a bonus, we got to see some sloths sitting/hanging from the trees. Following the chocolate tour, we stopped off at a very local beach front spot for some much desired drinks and local food, we chilled here with Diego and Miguel as the sun went down, after, we found ourselves walking the downtown and reflecting on what an awesome trip this has been. The next morning, we stopped at a sloth sanctuary, we did not have enough time to do the 2+ hour tour so we checked out some of the sites, loaded in the car, gave thanks and said our goodbyeâs to our amazing tour guide Diego and headed off to the pacific side with Miguel (the driver). On the drive to the pacific side of Costa Rica, Miguel stopped to show us a few sites, as we drove through the Limon (which is a cruise port), stopped in the town of Jaco, here we took in fantastic scenery, on to Quepos, Barrita and then onto Manuel Antonio, where we reached our hotel, gave thanks Miguel and said our thankful goodbye. Miguel and Diego, you are both amazing and we hope to see you both on a future trip, thank you for both for everything, you made our trip the special, and we thank you from the bottom of our heart.
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