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Where to eat Latin food in San Jose: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Latin 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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10. La Bodeguita Del Medio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 536 reviews
The most famous Cuban restaurant of the World. Live Music, Caribbean Food, and the Original Mojitos.
Reviewed By Rash53
Went with a group and had a table on the second floor where signatures are all over the walls and ceilings. Interesting decor for a restaurant. The service was good and our food was excellent. Don't remember what they called it, but it was a hollowed out pineapple cut lengthwise and filled with shrimp and (?) and an excellent sauce. We shared one and it easily fed two. Price was about $21 for the meal and two drinks.
9. Segundo Muelle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
Peruvian restaurant renowned for its flavor, freshness and creativity of their seafood dishes, with currents Creole, Oriental and Italian cuisine, etc.
Reviewed By leam69
I tried many Peruvian restaurants in my life and this one is one you can easily miss. The service was terrible even with little customers on the place. They offer valet parking and with a concert in the nearby stadium it was difficult to find a space in the street as they do no reserve spots for their customers. The food was nicely presented but regular. A sampler of ceviches at 20k colones ($40) is arm robbery. I am an easy going customer but this place simply disappointed me, I will not return or recommend to friends.It is very unfortunate what he mentions. In short, these parking issues when there are activities in the National Stadium generate this type of inconveniences, taking into account that our parking works through the Valet Parking.For us it is very important to have more clear the details to which it refers with the service, so if it were possible to obtain your telephone number or email to abound in the subject, it would be very helpful.Thank you.
8. La Criollita
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4 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By karlou83
Very good local food and service. I recommend the Ceviche and Plancha fish. I was there alone but I think this a good place for groups too.
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7. Tierra Gaucha Parrilla Argentina
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4 based on 479 reviews
Argentina restaurant and grill with good taste and Argentine style.
Reviewed By MS06
We so enjoyed our meal on our first night in Costa Rica that we returned when we were back in San Jose. The rump steak was excellent - really flavorful - and prices were reasonable. There were a variety of size steaks which is perfect if you don't have a huge appetite. The service was fast and friendly.
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6. Machu Picchu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By supersquirrel3
The menu has a big alert along the bottom warning you of the 27% service charge for the restaurant. Do your math beforehand so you don't end up shocked, even if you did see it coming (raising my hand here).The service was friendly and attentive but the food took my attention here. What our group had to say about it:Veggie causa: Mushrooms, carrots, peppers, and broccoli on the mashed potato heaven. Very good.Pasta with shrimp: Sauce was unique and super creamy. Shrimp cooked well. Tasty.Chicken with ham: Essentially a cordon blue. Cooked well with good ham. Cabbage salad was tasty.Was it worth the 27% service charge? Depends. If you have access to great Peruvian food elsewhere, no. If you don't, yes. But after a review of our receipt we saw they had taken several hundred colones of the prices of our meal, dropping it lower than what we should have paid. Thank you!If you are not on a budget and want a fancy night out with great Peruvian food, this is the ticket.
5. Aqui Es
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4 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By 205adamb
We had a lovely meal here during our stay in San Jose. The steaks were excellent and cooked to perfection, as were the accompaniments. We also had an excellent Argentinian Malbec, and 2 different desserts which were really tasty too. The service was very friendly and the decor and ambience were spot on. An excellent experience overall.
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4. Arbol de Seda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By DayZ0212
We absolutely love this place... the food is amazing... Staff super nice and the chef is the owner so all is made with so much love and dedication. We will return soon and try out the rest of the menu. Deserts are also delicious.Thank you Day for your kind review! We hope to see you back soon.Our best regards!Chef Lalay
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3. La Esquina de Buenos Aires
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2627 reviews
Reviewed By Simonlorenz
Having lived in Argentina I have to say this place is one of the most authentic Argentinian places I have been to. Of course they serve a whole lot of non-typical things too but everything that you might expect from a real parilla is available. And tastes amazingExtra points for an amazing ambience.
2. Restaurante Grano de Oro
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4 based on 1908 reviews
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 Joseâs finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and t
Reviewed By luismanesp
I visited the restaurant with mum and some dear friends.The restaurant is located inside Grano de Oro's Hotel.The atmosphere of this place is exquisite and absolutely unique in San Jose because the architecture of this hotel, despite is a recent work (modern) evokes the beautiful charm of Victorian architecture. There's a refined work of interior architecture and details which well worth a visit and which will make you feel you into another era.But not just the atmosphere counts, food is wonderful, tasty, refined and prepared with love and care.In the menu you can choose a wide variety of delicious dishes made with local ingredients and french cooking techniques, as well.I strongly encourage people to visit the place. It worth it!Luis Manuel Espinoza R.
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1. Restaurante Silvestre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 359 reviews
Silvestre is located in one of San José's finest old neighborhoods, inside a house with a 1930's facade, where history becomes the story and XXI century culinary techniques collide with the origins of Costa Rican cuisine. 3 ambiances filled with art, grea
Reviewed By lazytravel
Had the set lunch and it was a good value. Service was great and the good was good. Downside is that parking is very inconvinient.
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