Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Top Restaurants in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Top Things to do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Most Popular Latin food in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Province of Limon, Costa Rica
Reviews on Latin food in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Province of Limon, Costa Rica. Only real-deal surfers should brave the torrid waters of Puerta Viejo de Talamanca, known both for their beauty and for their dangerously strong riptides. Surf’s especially up at Salsa Brava and Playa Cocles. Not to fear—the rest of you water bugs can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking and diving in the calmer waters of Cahuita or Manzanillo. Rent a mountain bike to coast to Manzanillo for a full, fun experience.
Things to do in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
10. Que Rico Papito Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
A sensual dining experience for lunch and dinner. Food fit for jungle royalty. Exquisite gourmet delicacies for recalcitrant choosy tongues and stomachs.
Reviewed By Stefano B
We had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant but I believe we had bad luck the day we visited. A lot of the dishes in the menu, including basic sea bass and shrimp were not available. There was a limited amount of selections. The place is nice, great accommodations, the service is good but the basics of a restaurant were not present.There was a government workers strike for a month where the roads were blocked by demonstrators and all services were paralyzed we couldn't get many products including the shrimp and Sea bass which are from the Pacific Coast and come in refrigerated trucks. Everything was limited !
9. Chile Rojo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 912 reviews
Amazing local fresh seafood & Sushi! Daily specials with fresh local fish ! A large selection of vegan & gluten free options
Reviewed By emarienyc
The lunch entrees are all between $10-$20, even for basic items like a chicken curry. We got two drinks and two entrees and spent $45 for lunch, which was too much for the quality of the food. The green curry tasted like coconut milk (or the tom ka ga soup you can sometimes get at Thai restaurants)--super bland. The rice was too sticky and balled up in the curry. The fish entree was undercooked (though better quality than the curry). I was here about 10 years ago, and it was amazing, so I don't know if we just came on a bad day or if lunch here is a bad idea because maybe the good chef only works nights? I'd say avoid this place for lunch for sure as you can do better for price/quality elsewhere. And avoid the curry if mine was anything to go by--you're better off just buying a can of coconut milk!
8. Mopri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By JennBCanada
We 3 had a tasty dinner at Mopri. My husband really enjoyed his grilled snapper and said it was not greasy at all. Our son liked his calamari and my fish burritos were tasty and plumb full with pieces of fish and avocado.
7. Selvin's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 360 reviews
A family business serving Local Food Since 1980. Slow food cooked with love and the caribbean flavor!
Reviewed By bsmedmedphd
Excellent food! Hubby and I enjoyed lunch here one afternoon in July. They served the best Rondon soup Iâve ever had! Hubby also enjoyed his red snapper. We tried to return another night for more soup but they were closed that night. Lovely open-air setting, good service, reasonable prices, free wifi, easy side-street parking. We appreciated having actual ketchup for our fries. I also liked that they had a sink outside the bathrooms so we could easily wash our hands before eating. Itâs only 1 of 2 restaurants that we (tried) to eat at twice during our vacation. We will definitely return when we visit Punta Uva again! We highly recommend Selvinâs! *Thank you for reading my review! Please click the âthumbs-upâ below. :)
6. Soda Johanna's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By TravelbeeSantaFe_NM
The family goes to work to prepare fresh cooked food in short order. We had arroz y frijoles con pollo. The chicken was marinated, tender and falling off the bone. A hot sauce with carrots and onions iis served to spice up the beans and rice. We were warned it was spicey but not so for Nuevo Mexicanas. Want to return and try the camarones and the pie de Limon. Service was more than excellent. A little off the main road; look for the sign. Opens promptly noon.
5. Restaurante Tamara
Overall Ratings
4 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By NazleeM_13
The restaurant is right in the centre of Puerto Viejo and was recommended by the owner of the B&B where we are staying. The ambiance was of reggae/ afro-Caribbean and the staff were super friendly. The rice and beans with chicken were excellent! Highly recommended and highly popular with tourists and locals alike
4. Restaurante Lidia's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 669 reviews
Small family owned restaurant in town. I don't thing there are any street addresses there.
Reviewed By Steve G
Fantastic Gluten Free Caribbean Good! Showed them my GF food card and they suggested what I could and couldn't eat. I had the beef with onions - delicious! Rice, plantains, salad, YUMMY! Good large portions too! The plantains with guacomole were so good we ordered another.
3. Madre Tierra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By AlexF0289
Ate here one night, atmosphere and setting was great, along with the cocktails but food not so.Mahi-mahi overcooked and seafood pasta had both undercooked or dead mussels (all closed) and a very thin watery sauce.
2. KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1946 reviews
Reviewed By EliranS
Traveling for almost a month in Costa Rica, by FAR(!) the best place we ate in.The atmosphere is amazing, our host was so helpfull and kind, the food was fabulous, the drinks were excellent, and the service felt so professional.We had guys coming in every few minutes to wipe the water coming out of the drinks on the table (not in a wierd way), always checking in with us, got a small treat from the kitchen as a desert since we were really full, and such a smiling host.. She made our night. The prices are reasonable for the food and overall value. this should be your first restaurant choice in the area.
1. KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1946 reviews
Reviewed By EliranS
Traveling for almost a month in Costa Rica, by FAR(!) the best place we ate in.The atmosphere is amazing, our host was so helpfull and kind, the food was fabulous, the drinks were excellent, and the service felt so professional.We had guys coming in every few minutes to wipe the water coming out of the drinks on the table (not in a wierd way), always checking in with us, got a small treat from the kitchen as a desert since we were really full, and such a smiling host.. She made our night. The prices are reasonable for the food and overall value. this should be your first restaurant choice in the area.
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