Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica Food Guide: 10 Spanish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Alajuela

July 25, 2020 Madelene Haan

Discover Restaurants offering the best Spanish food in Alajuela, Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. Alajuela (Spanish pronunciation: [alaˈxwela]) is the second-largest city in Costa Rica after the capital, San José. It is also the capital of Alajuela Province.
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10. Tintos y Blancos

Multiplaza Escazu, San Jose Costa Rica Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +506 2201 5937 http://www.tintosyblancos.com
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4 based on 223 reviews

Tintos y Blancos

We are a restaurant passionate about wines and good food. Enjoy good music, food with Mediterranean influence and a great wine selection. Visit us in MULTIPLAZA ESCAZÚ and TERRAMALL.

Reviewed By delray222

After shopping yesterday at The Multiplaza,my husband and were really hungry.Wanted a nice sit down,not food court.Decided to try Tintos y Blancos again,and were very happy we did.I just had tapas,calamari and spicy potatoes.Both were good,not excellent.My husband ordered a seafood casserole,loaded with shrimp,mussels,clams and mushrooms,in a tomato based broth.It was so good.We had Chilean wine by the glass,very good prices on the wine.ALso like that they put a little card on the wine glass,so you can remember what it was when you go shopping for wine.(in my case that helps,everytime I order a different wine,I forget what it was when I go to the store to buy it)Service was o.k.,it was pretty busy last night.Will go back,and try some more tapas

9. La Oveja Negra

Mango Plaza Rio Segundo, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica Contemporary, Central American, Costa Rican, Latin, Spanish, South American Lunch, Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Table Service http://www.facebook.com/laovejanegracr/
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3 based on 45 reviews

La Oveja Negra

Reviewed By Jrtm2014

This restaurant was next to our hotel. We each ordered a typical Costa Rican dishes and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was…. I guess when you’re at an airport hotel and Walmart is next-door - - you don’t expect much. The staff was very nice and wanted us to try the Costa Rica Stew and produced a small bowl for us to try on the house. I really enjoyed my rice and bean dish and loved my watermelon juice. They practiced Spanish words with my teens. In short, it was quite good food and we enjoyed our time there.

8. Chery's Bar y Restaurante

Calle La Rosa, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica Central American, Latin, Spanish, South American Dinner, Lunch Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +506 2433 5907

Reviewed By Newquaygreen1

Located quite close to the Hotel Rosa America and so like us many guests come here for a cheap alternative.Food is great and excellent value too. Very authentic feel to it and loads of locals in here too which is recommendation enough.Came here 3 times over 3 week period when we re staying at the hotel.

7. Las Planchas Steakhouse & Bar

West From Sjo International 4km Inside Hotel Aeropuerto, Alajuela 20104 Costa Rica Central American, Costa Rican, Steakhouse, Latin, Spanish, South American Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch Seating, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +506 2433 7333
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4 based on 17 reviews

Las Planchas Steakhouse & Bar

Reviewed By Greivin S

Good steak house that is close to the airport. The restaurant is located in the same property of Hotel Airport. The location is not the best because there is not turn to the left (return to Alajuela or airport) so the driver must be carefully when drive back. The quality is very good and prices acceptable.the y also have a big salon for meetings in case some company or group need to do something special.

6. El Novillo Alegre

Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica Steakhouse, Argentinean, Spanish, South American Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +506 2519 9151 http://www.restauranteelnovilloalegre.com/
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4 based on 27 reviews

El Novillo Alegre

Reviewed By Ayub S

Great place for when you have that feeling of have the best steak ever, because they will serve you that. The sides and desserts are as good as the main dishes. It combines Argentinian and International grilling styles that will satisfy any need you may have. It's worth trying, but the price is something to consider

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5. La Choripaneria Ovizam

100 Norte y 25 Este del Banco Nacional, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica Grill, Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Spanish, Pub, Wine Bar, Gastropub, Argentinean Drinks, Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs [email protected] +506 2431 0111 http://www.facebook.com/ovizamlachoripaneria
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4 based on 30 reviews

La Choripaneria Ovizam

Reviewed By luchosplaces

Staff is very kind, parking lot nearby, choripanes are just fine. Near the Alajuela town center and Plaza Real.

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4. Happy Land

Ruta 141 Frente Al Tec, Alajuela 20102 Costa Rica Latin, Central American, Costa Rican, Spanish, South American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +506 2475 5174 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurante-Happy-Land/210744612282529
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4 based on 23 reviews

Happy Land

Reviewed By Barry S

The folks at the Tree Houses hotel recommended Happy Land to us for dinner. It's a typical Costa Rican restaurant but in addition to the typical Costa Rican dishes, the menu includes, surprisingly, some Chinese dishes and Ceviche. Two members of our party had the "grande" Ceviche for dinner and found it to be delicious and certainly very "grande" (more than they could eat). I had a "lomo" (beef steak) dish which also came with a small tasty salad and side dishes. My wife had a shrimp dish with rice and beans. The food was quite good. The Margaritas were excellent. And the service provided by the super friendly, efficient and thoughtful Marco was excellent. We enjoyed dinner so much that we came back for lunch the next day!

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3. Sr. Patacon & Dona Arepa

Calle 1 75 M Sur Del Correo, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica Latin, Colombian, Spanish, South American, Costa Rican Dinner, Lunch Accepts Visa, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Free Wifi, Takeout, Seating, Table Service [email protected] +506 2430 7978
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5 based on 20 reviews

Sr. Patacon & Dona Arepa

Reviewed By Randy M

This is a nice quaint restaurant within easy walking distance from Alajuela Centro. Menu offers different samplings and combinations of food, Staff are friendly and efficient. prices are good, value for your money. Well worth the visit.

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2. Restaurante El Sabor de la Montana

Frente a Coopepoas, Alajuela 506 Costa Rica Costa Rican, Latin, Spanish, Central American Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +506 2482 1367 https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Sabor-de-la-Monta%C3%B1a/409150825799410
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4 based on 60 reviews

Restaurante El Sabor de la Montana

Follow the footsteps of the road, indulge your palate with specialties in grilled meats and foods.

Reviewed By rzccr

The restaurant has nice wood details that brings a elegant touch for a restaurant in a mountain place -Poas Volcano is just 15 minutes away-.Very good service!The food is very good, very good steaks.

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1. Tintos y Blancos

Multiplaza Escazu, San Jose Costa Rica Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +506 2201 5937 http://www.tintosyblancos.com
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Overall Ratings

4 based on 223 reviews

Tintos y Blancos

We are a restaurant passionate about wines and good food. Enjoy good music, food with Mediterranean influence and a great wine selection. Visit us in MULTIPLAZA ESCAZÚ and TERRAMALL.

Reviewed By delray222

After shopping yesterday at The Multiplaza,my husband and were really hungry.Wanted a nice sit down,not food court.Decided to try Tintos y Blancos again,and were very happy we did.I just had tapas,calamari and spicy potatoes.Both were good,not excellent.My husband ordered a seafood casserole,loaded with shrimp,mussels,clams and mushrooms,in a tomato based broth.It was so good.We had Chilean wine by the glass,very good prices on the wine.ALso like that they put a little card on the wine glass,so you can remember what it was when you go shopping for wine.(in my case that helps,everytime I order a different wine,I forget what it was when I go to the store to buy it)Service was o.k.,it was pretty busy last night.Will go back,and try some more tapas

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