Location: Puerto Limon
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Where to eat Central American food in Puerto Limon: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Central American food in Puerto Limon, Province of Limon, Costa Rica. Puerto Limón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweɾto liˈmon]), commonly known as Limón (Spanish for "lemon"), is the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the cantón (county) of Limón in Costa Rica. It is the sixth-largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000 (including surrounding towns), and is home of a multicultural community. Part of the community traces its roots to Italian, Jamaican and Chinese laborers who worked on a late nineteenth-century railroad project that connected San José to Puerto Limón. Until 1948, the Costa Rican government did not recognize Afro-Caribbean people as citizens and restricted their movement outside Limón province. As a result of this "travel ban", this Afro-Caribbean population became firmly established in the region, which influenced the decision to not move even after it was legally permitted. Nowadays, there is an important outflow of Limón natives who move to the country's Central Valley in search for better employment and education. The Afro-Caribbean community speaks Spanish and Limonese Creole, a creole of English.
Things to do in Puerto Limon
1. Soda El Patty
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Stewart F
Very affordable restaurant!!! We stopped here for breakfast. What a cozy and comfortable little restaurant. They greeted us as soon as we entered. The coffee and the food were bursting with flavor. The Casado was amazing!!! Great for families too. The portions are overly generous. What an amazing place!!! I can still taste the food just thinking about it. It is out of this world delicious!!!
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2. Red Snapper Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Red Snapper View Point Restaurant.Open it's Door at one of the most exiting panoramic location in the city of Puerto Limón. Come and you will be attended in a relaxing and familiar atmosphereYou can enjoy of the best international cuisine, and a wide vari
Reviewed By ereed79
Visited here today for a late lunch and wished I hadn't! The service was pretty awful, no smile and little assistance. Our table had finished eating before others had even got their food. Very bland flavours on half of ours when it did arrive, and expensive for what it is. Would not recommend.
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3. Reina's Restaurante
Overall Ratings
3 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By AlexF939
The staff was very attentive and pleasant. Located away from the main city, it is scenic and quiet. Not sure what to expect but food was nicely presented, tasty and plentiful. After or before eating you may jump in the beach for a swim. Nothing fancy but clean. Prices reasonable.
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