Where to Eat in Orotina: The Best Restaurants and Bars

November 21, 2017 Joeann Galban

Discover the best restaurant in Orotina, Costa Rica including La Trocha, Adventure Dining, Antano, Restaurante Las Cazuelas, Kay's Gringo Postres and Cafe, Balcon de Cafe, Jalapenos, El Restaurante Guanacaste, Marisqueria Cardumen, Antigua Hacienda
Things to do in Orotina

1. 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.

2. Adventure Dining

Pura Vida Gardens Drive 1000 | Adventure Dining is a trademarked name, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61101, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards American, Central American, Costa Rican, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner HK$746 - HK$903 +506 8352 9419
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 465 reviews

Adventure Dining

Adventure Dining is a trademarked name If you enjoy spectacular view in a romantic setting, this is your place. Located in the heart of Pura Vida Gardens, you will dine at sunset overlooking CR's tallest waterfall and miles of gulf coastline. The views are breathtaking. All inclusive. Roundtrip transportation, entrance into the Gardens, unlimited coctails (premium liquors) fabulous dinner, desert and a surprise plus music for your listening or dancing pleasure. American owned and operated. Don't miss this...."The dining experience of your lifetime." DAVID AND CINDY LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!!

Reviewed By sunsets18 - Toronto Ontario

Adventure Dining was the highlight of our 2 weeks in beautiful Jaco Costa Rica. The Ambiance, Gardens, great food, Breathing Taking Views and a sunset that left you breathless all made for the perfect evening. Our meal was delicious and plentiful. The staff were lovely and friendly and it is all run by our incredible hosts David and Cindy . They are really special people and we all enjoyed our evening with them. They are friendly , warm, engaging , funny and gracious. Not to sound corny but it was magical, crazy , fun, perfect evening. Its worth every penny . Hats off to our driver Johnny , you had a wild group of people in your bus and you handled it all with laughter and smiles and navigated those roads beautifully. Adventure Dining is a MUST, LOVED IT. LOVED IT. LOVED IT.

3. 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.

4. Restaurante Las Cazuelas

Autopista San Jose - Caldera | Orotina, Orotina 11111, Costa Rica Outdoor Seating, Buffet South American, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Late Night HK$16 - HK$78 +506 8710 5475
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

Located on the freeway that connects the airport to the pacific coast of Costa RIca. All the employees are english spoken. You will have the opportunity to taste the costa rican food made by our employees with more than 30 years of experience. All travelers receive a map and magazine with all the information you need to know about costa rica.

Reviewed By Ashley K - Great Falls, Montana

We stopped for lunch here on our way back to San Jose. This roadside restaurant offers tipical Costa Rican food. The service was excellent and the manager even introduced himself to us and offered us a complimentary Costa Rican tortilla dish that we had not seen in any other restaurants. The decor focuses on promoting Costa Rica and I would recommend this restaurant.

5. 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.

6. 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!

7. Jalapenos

Highway 3, Atenas 20501, Costa Rica Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Highchairs Available South American, Costa Rican Dinner, Lunch +506 2446 6314
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 57 reviews

Jalapenos

Reviewed By skacian - chicago, il

We ate here for lunch. The language barrier on my part was a problem. I ordered quesadilla and was served a cosada. It was good, but not what I ordered. I will try again. It is on a busy road. The decor is charming and authentic. Reasonable prices.

8. 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

9. Marisqueria Cardumen

Coyolar | Centro Comercial Praderas del Sol, Orotina 20901, Costa Rica Reservations, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood Lunch, Dinner +506 2428 2121
Excellent
46%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 11 reviews

Marisqueria Cardumen

It is a small restaurant located on the side of the main road to Jacó. We serve always fresh seafood, we have natural drinks based on fruit pulp, sodas, wine and beer. If you have problems to reach the restaurant, do not hesitate to call us. See you there!

Reviewed By aspen89 - brooklyn, NY

We'd read good reviews of this place and passed it several times before finally stopping. The arroz con camarones was very good - but twice the price you would pay for a comparable plate at a soda (Costa Rican diner), of which there are plenty within a couple kilometers of this place. The vegetables that accompanied it were barely cooked. Our other order was ceviche - which was large and tasty, but nothing special. Only a few little pieces of banana accompanied it. Even with fans the place was hot, and the atmosphere uninspiring. Save your money and get better food at a soda.

10. Antigua Hacienda

Jaco Road | Pozon, Orotina 20901, Costa Rica Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Latin, Central American, Costa Rican, International, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +506 2428 3627
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Antigua Hacienda

Reviewed By Carenmc - Midland, TX

Coming from San Jose to Jaco and the Pacific we stopped at Antigua Hacienda for lunch. Sitting in the shade we had mango juice from fruit that had been grown on that very property! I had a chicken rice dish that was so good. Carmen, who served us, brought us some of the special hot sauce that she makes herself. When I added some to my dish, it was even better. One of us had the black beans, rice and white cheese, which I tasted. It was very good as well. After we had finished eating and were preparing to leave, she brought us a green fruit that we had never seen before. It was carambola, which one of our Costa Rican friends says is often sour. But this fruit was sweet and good!
This is a clean, friendly establishment. The food was great. You will enjoy the mural which depicts the family history of farming and developing the land where the restaurant still stands. I hope to stop by there again on the way home.
Thumbs up!

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