Top Restaurants in Santiago de Puriscal
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Province of San Jose, Costa Rica Food Guide: 10 Central American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Santiago de Puriscal
Discover Restaurants offering the best Central American food in Santiago de Puriscal, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica including Mirachos Bar Restaurante, La Trocha, Kay's Postres, Cafe & Restaurante, La Lonchera, Antanos, La Fiesta de las pupusas, maxi's by Ricky, The Market, La Casona de Laly, Zompopilla's Marisqueria
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10. Zompopilla's Marisqueria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By KCmotravler
We went with a large group of friends for an evening of fantastic food and conversation. With such a large group, we were able to try many of the dishes. Everything was fantastic! I highly recommend the ceviche and the chicken sandwiches. We will definitely be back the next time weâre in Costa Rica.
9. La Casona de Laly
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By jelosamkr
If you are craving for local food that is both delicious and affordable, this is the place to go. Among many great dishes: Lengua en Salsa, Chicharrones + Frijoles (Patrulla), and the Casado are tasteful and way better than the average expensive local food restaurants. The main dishes are very affordable (cheaper in price than average, but not in quality). During lunch hours, you might be waiting for a place to be freed. They make smoothies-styled drinks, instead of a mixed fruit juice. I strongly recommend!
8. The Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1766 reviews
Always open, always delicious. Promising quality and affordability, The Market is open 24 hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. You can build your own sandwich, pasta, pizza or gourmet burger. A large selection of salads, Carpaccio and
Reviewed By adriancastrillo
We took a group of our collaborators for lunch to the Market today. We had coordinated some details beforehand but definitely it was thanks to Priscilla's attention and amazing service that we had such a pleasant experience. The food was delicious, service was great, prompt, and super courteous. Even having a vegan person have her lunch BTO, everything was seamless. This has been a nightmare at other places but most certainly not here. Thanks Priscilla!Dear Adrian,We´re glad that you enjoyed the food and the service of The Market. Thanks for sharing your comments, your opinion it´s very important for us. Forward to welcome you soon.Best regards,Ricardo Menendez,General Manager.
7. maxi's by Ricky
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By Erica H
Food is very good. Son and mother in law loved their lobster, my husband (who grew up in the Caribbean) loved the jerk chicken, and my snapper was wonderfully fresh. Prices are terrific given how expensive equivalent quality food is elsewhere in San Jose. Setting is rustic and laid back - it could easily be found on an island in the Caribbean. Servers were very patient and helpful when we were getting a wheelchair bound family member situated. Service throughout dinner was attentive. Beautiful sand filled patio with two fire pits, tables with benches and huge tree swing is beautifully lit with outdoor lights and was where most patrons chose to sit. We were on the wooden wrap around porch due to the wheelchair where the lighting was not as warm but the experience still fun.
6. 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.
5. 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.
4. La Lonchera
Reviewed By kcottercr
El lugar se compone de dos container muy bien ambientados, más unas terrazas y mesas de madera en el jardÃn. La comida es es excelente, los muchachos atienden muy bien y el precio es justo.
3. Kay's Postres, Cafe & Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Kay's Gringo Postres roughly translated means Kay's NorthAmerican Sweets. Kay and her husband, Tom, from South Dakota, started out as a tiny pastry and coffee shop and grew into the only place in Atenas and for miles around that serves real American soul
Reviewed By Comiccrow
I visited Atenas with my girlfriend on our now third trip here and weâre told about a Polish Cafe/Restaurant near by. Being Polish I had to try it out. My girlfriend Allison and I popped in one afternoon and met Ania the owner who is originally from Poland, lived in Toronto and now has moved to Costa Rica with her husband and two kids about two years ago. She said they bought Kayâs and cleaned it up, changed the menu and itâs a brand new place now. Thereâs a great menu with tons of choices for breakfast and lunch. Lots of Gringo choices and also a traditional Polish menu page. They have home made iced tea (sweetened or unsweetened) which is fantastic and refreshing which we had. Our first trip there I tried the Hungarian pancake which is a beef stew wrapped in a potato pancake and comes with 2 sides. Allison has the Cabbage Rolls. Both amazing. We came back a second time with Allisons parents and two of their friends and had Cabbage Stew and the schnitzel which was fantastic and had an egg on top. Before leaving Atenas Allison and I came back a third time to say farewell to Ania and the great ladies who work in the kitchen with her and had pirogies and a Polish sausage. Everything we tried was so authentic and brought me back to my childhood. It tasted exactly like the food my mom used to make. Thereâs also a huge English book library that lines the inside walls of the restaurant if you want something to read. I canât say enough great things about this place. The food, service, quality, pricing..... everything was absolutely fantastic. Go and try it....
2. 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.
1. Mirachos Bar Restaurante
Reviewed By robert_bos53
Every country has a place that is considered totally of the beaten track - in Costa Rica, proverbially, that is Puriscal. So get a flavour of the country as it used to be, after a one hour ride through lush tropical landscapes. And then drive on for some eight minutes, past the cemetery and you'll find Los Mirachos. Once you have recovered from the impact of the incredible view, pick your choice from a menu full of authentic Costa Rican dishes. Puriscal speciality is chicharon so that is a must - and big they are, the chicharones! Enjoy other great dishes, a choices of refrescos naturales and excellent service. And then cast another look over the incredible stretch of the central valley.
