Top 10 restaurants in La Garita, Costa Rica

January 7, 2018 Deane Carmody

Discover the best restaurant in La Garita, Costa Rica including Jalapenos Central, La Trocha, La trilla, Don Yayo Chicharonerra, La Fiesta de las pupusas, Antano, La Fiesta del Maiz, Kay's Gringo Postres and Cafe, Balcon de Cafe, El Restaurante Guanacaste
Things to do in La Garita

1. Jalapenos Central

Jose Maria Alfaro | 50 mts Sur South del Correo Post Office, Alajuela 20101, Costa Rica Television, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$16 - HK$71 +506 2430 4027
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 767 reviews

Jalapenos Central

Open 7 days a week. Mon- sat 11:30-9:00 pm Sun 11:30-8:00 pm Accept credit cards except American express

Reviewed By therock1963 - Wasola, Missouri

I went to Jalapenos on a Friday night and it was packed. We were seated immediately. The server was very friendly and spoke some English. We had soft tacos, frijitos and key lime pie for desert. The Pico and fire roasted salsa was delicious. I would heartily recommend this establishment

2. La Trocha

La Trocha Del Boyero | 500 m este Estacion de Servicio 50 sur, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Highchairs Available Latin, Central American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$8 +506 6172 1445
Excellent
74%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 250 reviews

La Trocha

Reviewed By gourdlady2014 - Gordon, Texas

& of us ate at the La Trocha last night. We had wonderful service from the Chef/owner and his wife Ileana. We all enjoyed the special sauce on Corvina and others on beef!
Make sure you are very hungrey as the plates are HUGE!
Restaurant is in a neighrbor hood away from traffic. Thank you for the wonderful service and dinner.

3. La trilla

Rt 3 | 50 m East From Coopeatenas Gas Station, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Takeout, Television, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Delivery, Reservations, Validated Parking, Full Bar Costa Rican, Latin, Central American Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$235 +506 8843 5981
Excellent
41%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 137 reviews

La trilla

Nice place for great time, dinner and enjoy!!! New manager

Reviewed By Ralph P - Anchorage, Alaska

La Trilla was recommended by our hosts but I'd have to say not my favorite restaurant so far in our 4 days we've been in Atenas. Server was not the friendliest we've encountered (he was the only one working but we were 1 of 2 tables.) and food was mediocre. Nothing spectacular nor worth returning any time in case the food or service would be better a second time. Ambiance was neat but that's pretty much the only thing we liked about La Trilla. That and they did have yucca fries.

4. Don Yayo Chicharonerra

Los Angeles de Atenas, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Central American, Costa Rican, Latin, Bar Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$78 +506 2446 5901
Excellent
27%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 86 reviews

Don Yayo Chicharonerra

Reviewed By Gdo_Castillo - San Jose

Don Yayo offers really good chicharrones and the ambience is good. This is a bar with good bar food.

5. La Fiesta de las pupusas

Atenas, Costa Rica Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Serves Alcohol Latin, Central American, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch +506 2446 6987
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

La Fiesta de las pupusas

Reviewed By Evesol - Moravia, San Jose

This is the best place to go in case you want a real Pupusa. I've tried a lot of pupusas in different places in San José, but this one is by far the best one. Good prices, and excellent food. (try the maduro con queso /sweet plantain with cheese) My favorites are the mixed ones but you can have it only of Chicharrón

6. Antano

Metros Este de Banco Nacional de Costa Rica 150, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations Latin, Central American, Costa Rican, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +506 2446 7542
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Antano

Reviewed By Glassman3300 - Playa Flamingo

Antano's is a nice local restaurant in Atenas. Good food, beer and wine at reasonable prices.The Horchata (rice milk) drink was excellent.

7. La Fiesta del Maiz

3 Kilometros oeste interseccion de La Garita, Autopista Bernardo Soto | 3 Kilometros Oeste Interseccion de la Garita, Autopista Bernardo Soto, La Garita, Costa Rica Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Accepts Credit Cards Costa Rican, Latin, Spanish, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$16 - HK$78 +506 2487 5757
Excellent
36%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
12%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 80 reviews

La Fiesta del Maiz

Reviewed By NYE2015 - Saint Louis, Missouri

We stopped by to have lunch and there were about 30 people here, mostly Ticos. Whenever we see more than 4 people at a restaurant, esp Ticos, we hope we got lucky. The food was just okay, nothing special. We will more than likely not go back, it's just not to our liking.

8. Kay's Gringo Postres and Cafe

Oeste de Cruz Roja, Guisaro 60 M, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available American, Cafe, Polish, European, Eastern European, Costa Rican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +506 2446 0664
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 118 reviews

Kay's Gringo Postres and Cafe

Kay's Gringo Postres roughly translated means Kay's NorthAmerican Sweets. Kay and her husband, Tom, from South Dakota, started out as a tiny pastry and coffee shop and grew into the only place in Atenas and for miles around that serves real American soul food - heavenly cheeseburgers and crispy fries, several types of grilled cheese sandwiches, BLT's, amazing breakfasts as well as an all you can eat Sunday Brunch buffet. The cakes, cookies and pie are homemade and defy description.It's a gathering place for locals as well as expatriates, They also maintain a lending library with English, German, French and Spanish books.

Reviewed By CBY56 - NC

Four of us ate there around 10 in the morning. One person had the Greek salad and the others had breakfast. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, toast- all cooked and presented well. The Greek salad was especially delicious. Our server, Mercedes, was efficient and friendly. They also have a nice variety of freshly made desserts.

9. Balcon de Cafe

350 Mts. Al Oeste de la Gasolinera de Coope Atenas, Atenas 4013, Costa Rica Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Highchairs Available German, Cafe, European, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +506 2446 8592
Excellent
79%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 210 reviews

Balcon de Cafe

Reviewed By MichiganZumbido - Michigan

My companion and I had breakfast here. For me the Desayuno Aleman and mi amiga the French Toast. Both done to request, filling and delicious! We sat on the side balcony well screened from the noise of the street. The waitress was attentive and solicitious. The menu offers a wide range of dinning choices for breakfast, lunch, or a complete dinner. The venue also offers a range of canned goods emphsizing German fare. My companion found her favorite, saurkraut, no mean feat in a Latin country. Also, in keeping with the German theme, is a display case of meats, German sausage included, and various breads, cakes, torts, empanadas, media lunas, and jams and marmalade. Pickles even! Superb!

10. El Restaurante Guanacaste

Barrio Mercedes, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Central American, Costa Rican, Latin, South American Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
49%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

El Restaurante Guanacaste

One the best restaurants in Atenas. Only La Trocha compares.

Reviewed By Zoy Freytag Hor... H - Saint-Pierre, Reunion Island

surroundings are so so, you are surrounded, circled by the cars parked around the restaurant, no true decoration
the service is agreeable and 'tranquilo'
the menu has ups and downs: spaghetti tasteless and full of water, fabulous smoked porc, chicken meat over cooked and stone hard, fantastic and enormous salad with shrimps (a wee bit of salad sauce or olive oil would have been great on the veggies), decent fried cheese
water, beer, sodas and wine, a very decent choice

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