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Reviews on Fast Food food in Mal Pais, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Near the southernmost tip of Peninsula de Nicoya, Mal Pais offers rocky coves, white sand beaches, waterfalls, rainforests, surfing, and relaxation near a remote fishing village and Cabo Blanco National Park. The prime attraction is surfing at beaches like Playa Mar Azul, Playa Santa Teresa, Playa Manzanillo, and Playa Carmen. Plus there is fishing, boating, snorkeling, diving, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and 4-wheel drive touring. A 4-wheel drive vehicle comes in handy for navigating unpaved roads in this still mostly wild area, particularly during the rainy season. Though locals zip around on quad bikes and motorcycles transporting their surfboards. Allow the better part of a day driving from San Jose Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mal Pais. Budget extra time to board the car ferry from Puntarenas across the Golfo de Nicoya to Paquera on the Peninsula de Nicoya. Or take the short flight from San Jose to Tambor Airport (TMU), and be within an hour of Mal Pais. Some Mal Pais beaches have little sand, and judging point break direction and swell size requires surfing acumen. A Mal Pais surf camp may be perfect for family members wanting to learn to read the surf better. Santa Teresa’s beaches have more white sand, and point breaks like Suck Rock are almost legendary among surfers flocking here when the seas around Playa Carmen get too rough. Playa Carmen has enough variety to accommodate all levels of surfers, but the swells can get too rough and too frequent to get out during the rainy season. A bit to the north, with waters calmed by a rock jetty, Playa Manzanillo is known for its annual sand castle competition.
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7. Rest. La Soda Coati
A place with typical food, hamburger, sandwich, rice with chicken, vegetarian dishes, drinks with natural fruits, very clean, offers a nice atmosphere and also help you on area activities if you need. visit is the cheapest place to eat in the town.
Reviewed By PAB480
This restaurant was recommended by two locals so we decided to go for dinner. It is small and clean. Their was various types of food: pasta, soups, traditional, etc. My meal consisted of salad, plantain, mixed vegetables, black beans, rice, and chicken fillet. My husband had the chicken quesadillas and salad. We both agreed that our meals were very tasty and filling. The prices are very reasonable. He said that we may go back tomorrow. I highly recommend La Soda Coati.Thank you very much for your nice comment, it motivates us to be better every day.We will wait for you here.Pura vida
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6. Pizza Loca
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By leneyB
We ate here 3 years ago when we visited our friends in San Ramon and I've been dreaming of the Pizza Palmito since then. We weren't able to visit the restaurant up on the hill this time, but were able to have it delivered. I was afraid since it wasn't hot and fresh it wouldn't live up to my memory, but it was still the best pizza I've ever had. It has a bean layer instead of sauce and topped with mushrooms, palmito and cheese... it is CREATIVE, DEVINE and I can't wait to have it again! Thank you!
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5. Restaurante Nuestra Tradicion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By BenCologne
After some months of traveling in Central America and a lot of rice/beans we wanted a pizza really badly. We found this place by chance. We ordered two medium pizza and they were delicious. We ordered two medium ones we couldn't finish and took almost half of it home. Our waiter was super nice and offered us two choose two different toppings for each pizza since they are quite big. The price were reasonable. We paid about 20 USD for two big pizzas and drinks.
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4. La Cocinita de Lety
Reviewed By genuinefrogs
A very nice place to eat in Monteverde. Great prices and service. The best comida tipica I have had while in Costa Rica! The staff made us feel very welcome, had good vegetarian food, and we were served quickly. Very tasty bebidas naturales :-)
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3. Cafe Escondido
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Fresh Local Food ... Typical Costa Rican Dishes... International Family Favourites... Healthy Options... Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven...cafe Vibe By Day - Atmospheric By Night ... Spectacular Views All Day Every Day.
Reviewed By mattg201797
Weâre staying at the Monteverde Inn, which is the same property as Cafe Escondido. The food here is so good!... weâve ate in town, and itâs totally not up to scratch compared to Cafe Escondido. Traditional pizza oven , fantastic views, great service and cooking from Gustavo and Helen .. I had steak tonight , and wifey had chicken fajitas. Kids loved it too. Romantic, with family or with pals for a few beers , itâs great!... thanks guys..
2. Restaurante Thomas & Thiago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Best food in Town Excellent prices Great service Parking area All our prices include Taxes
Reviewed By AlexF0289
Are here 1 night on a visit to monteverde and we were very impressed. Had the shrimp pasta and tuna steak with vegetables which were both amazing. Shared the tres leches cake to finish. An excellent meal and the staff were very friendly. Best food on our trip.
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1. Raulito's Pollo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By rowena17
We were in Monteverde only for 2 days and we enjoyed our meal so much the first day that we just had to go back for lunch the next day. The chicken was tasty and succulent, and the portion size generous. We could see the chickens being roasted on a spit in the kitchen. Raulitoâs versión of chimichurri sauce went very well with the chickenItâs a really casual place, with high chairs at the counter, or a couple of tables at the side. Excellent value for money. It was about CRC 2,875 for chicken with one side (options of papas fritas, arroz or pinto). I had just the chicken with a tortilla and thatâs about CRC 2,300. Service was prompt and the owner, Señor Raul, is really friendly. Totally recommend if you are looking for a tasty, no-fuss meal.
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