Location: Atenas
Top Restaurants in Atenas
Top Things to do in Atenas
Best Costa Rican food near Atenas, Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica
Reviews on Costa Rican food in Atenas, Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. Atenas (ah-TEN-nahss) is the capital city of the canton of Atenas in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito (district) that includes the city.
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10. Jalapenos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By gwitham
We had lunch here and really enjoyed it. The décor is interesting and the service was friendly and efficient. It is on the highway just west of Atenas.
9. Donde Bocha Antojeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By JennLyle
Delish food with great veggie options like Yucca burgers and Veggie quesadillas. They also serve alcohol. Not too expensive and fairly quick service. We love this spot!
8. El Fogon Campesino
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Jennifer K
Every time we visit this spot we are NOT dissapointed. The staff, usually a bubble and attentive tica (wish I could remember her name) is always on point. She is happy to help point out extra yummy batidos and meals. The owner always says hi which is appreciated and the food never disappoints. My husband and I are amazed that there is not more people there when we stop by. Definitely recommend stopping in for breakfast or a meal. It's right across the street from the Coope grocery store.
7. Don Yayo Chicharonerra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By MichiganZumbido
âPub Grubâ! Moderately priced. But I donât think the main attraction is the food, as they offer a number of pretty good craft type beers, at least according to my friend who is a bit of a beer aficianado. I Donât drink malt grain beverages myself. My friends and family all said they liked the food, and it was moderately priced. The decor is corner bar on an industrial scale, a cavernous room with well worn tables and hard chairs. Iâd say cornor bar/Working Stiffâs watering hole. Donât try the Chicarrones unless you are to the manor born or perhaps hail from Tejas. Just a stew-like bowl of mostly dried, over salty pork rinds. The house white wine is also âindustrial.â
6. El Restaurante Guanacaste
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
One the best restaurants in Atenas. Only La Trocha compares.
Reviewed By mimi722
During our week in Atenas, my husband and I had dinner at El Guanacaste 3 times! We enjoyed the small plates so that we could share multiple options. The ceviche de camaron was excellent, as were the chicharron, salchichon picante, and chifrijo! Drinks were reasonable priced and delicious!
5. Parrillada Androvetto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
The Restaurant is small but it was maked with a lot love .It's a dream for the owners, the food is very delicious, the food is fresh and prepare in the moment, the type of food is grill, ribs, chicken, tomato, shrimp. You can seat in the bar and look when
Reviewed By WalterW652
Nice ambiance with delicious food. This is one of the only places in Atenas that knows how to grill food and they do a great job at it. Highly recommend it.
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4. La Fiesta de las pupusas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By roadadvisor
Even that PUUSAS are form Salvador..a great family from Slavador, moved to Atenas...and open a nice restaurant..The restaurant is nice and clean, good prices, the quality is exceelent, as well the prices.PUPUSAS are made out of corn , like a tortilla, in this case the PUPUSA come with some fillings, like cheese, chicharoores, etc.They serve the Pupusas with some simple cabbage salad...hummmThe restaurant is by the road...going to La Garita...easy to find.
3. Antanos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By rolandlinda1
Please write your review under Cafeteria Antanos. The new owner is a "real chef" with a considerable amount of experience. They have very good food and service. They prices are also very reasonable. My wife and I had a very nice dinner with a craft beer for less than $30. Highly recommend this new restaurant.
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2. La Casita del cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By WalterW652
A very popular restaurant for locals and tourists alike. It's famous for it's view of the valley and Pacific in the background; it's most busiest during the breakfast time when the view is best. Serves large Tico or American breakfast.
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1. La Trocha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By ruffled1
If you're looking for the best food, service and ambiance in all of Atenas your search is over. This is an easy drive only 3 minutes from town using Waze. You won't get lost - really. Frank welcomed us warmly in his lush tropical "yard" and when we asked him for his recommendation, he enthusiastically pointed us towards the sea bass and shrimp with his special La Trocha sauce. Dining at La Trocha is an experience. Frank happily worked his kitchen magic while we lazily sipped wine and enjoyed Costa Rican jazz music. The food is unequivocally the best we've had in Atenas. Portions are huge...if you like to leave with leftovers you won't be disappointed. But Frank...he's the real magic. No, he doesn't speak English and our Spanish is very limited. Yet we enjoyed his companionship for over five hours on our most recent visit. And yes, we learned a lot of Spanish that night, and when our phone batteries were nearly dead from translations he brought out chargers. In no time we were "family". A truly congenial, warm-hearted man and I'd be remiss not to say I can't wait come back. Our favorite night of our 2-week trip. Absolute gem.
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