Where to eat Costa Rican food in Santa Cruz: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 7, 2020 Diedre Savory

Best Costa Rican restaurants nearby. Discover the best Costa Rican food in Santa Cruz. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Costa Rican restaurants near you.. Santa Cruz sizzles with culture and energy. The historic city is considered an epicenter of Costa Rican folklore, and is a magnet for those interested in experiencing traditional food, music, dance and festivals. The month of July is especially busy with local festivals, and Santa Cruz’s notorious annual rodeo takes place in January.
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10. La Bodega

In the Hotel Nahua Diagonal From Banco Nacional, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica Cafe, Costa Rican, International, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +506 8395 6184 http://labodegatamarindo.com
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4 based on 759 reviews

La Bodega

La Bodega is an organic cafe/store located in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. We carry foods and specialty items made 100% in Costa Rica. Fresh homemade sandwiches, salads, baked goods, coffee and drinks are available daily! We provide organic, sustainable and loc

Reviewed By MauiPigFarmer

Visited here for lunch after spending the morning at a pretty secluded beach about 10 miles away. We purposefully avoided the restaurants facing the beach. Found this little gem quite by accident. For $11USD I had a grilled Caribbean chicken sandwich, fried plantains and hibiscus lemonade.All absolutely delicious.Hi MauiPigFarmer,Thank you for the excellent review!We are very happy that you wandered away from the main strip and came and found us :)And more so that you found us worth the extra exploration ;)Safe Travels!Buki

9. Santa Rita Cafe

Sunrise Plaza Mall Tamarindo Complejo Sunrise Plaza, Tamarindo Costa Rica Cafe, International, Central American, Costa Rican Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +506 4034 0501 http://santaritacafe.com/
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5 based on 336 reviews

Santa Rita Cafe

Santa Rita Café is a small coffee shop located at the heart of Tamarindo. Its a family owned business designed to stand out creatively and gastronomically. Established by a couple (an architect and a chef), the idea is to create experiences while offering

Reviewed By Maps516996

We’ve been to Tamarindo many times but just discovered this gem of a cafe (it’s on the second floor of a building set back a bit from Calle Central). A variety of tasty breakfasts and lunches (the homemade banana bread French toast is to die for), refreshing smoothies, and a cheery decor with indoor and shaded outdoor seating make it a lovely spot for breakfast/lunch. The barrista is superb and makes the most delicious almond milk cappuccinos I’ve ever had (soooo much better than Starbucks). I love this place!!

8. Cafe Tico Tamarindo

25 Metros sur del Supermercado 2001, Tamarindo Costa Rica Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Table Service +506 8861 7732 http://www.cafeticotamarindo.com/
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5 based on 604 reviews

Cafe Tico Tamarindo

.Cafe Tico is many things: it's a confortable place to sit and enjoy a rich cup of coffee on our shaded patio, or take it to go.Cafe Tico is also a gift shop, we offer a selection of gurmet coffee from small coffee farmers, honeys, jams and hot sauce made

Reviewed By candicew521

We ate here for breakfast one morning during our stay in Tamarindo and we were very happy that we came here! I ordered traditional Costa Rican food and it was amazing!! Our kids loved it as well. Definitely check them out!

7. Pangas Beach Club

Meters South West From Auto Mercado 500 In Front of El Tesoro, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica American, Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican, International, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach [email protected] +506 2653 0024 http://pangasbeachclubcr.com/
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4 based on 1643 reviews

Pangas Beach Club

Reviewed By mackfamtraveler

We recently dine at Pangas on the second night of our vacation. One of our travelers was having a bday and they brought him a nice dessert. The table and view were breath-taking. The wait staff was very attentive and made great suggestions. So glad we went and would go back 1000 more times.

6. soda y marisqueria marcela

Diagonal Al Salon Multiusos Carretera Villarreal Huacas, Villarreal 50301 Costa Rica Seafood, Central American, Costa Rican, Latin Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout, Highchairs Available [email protected] +506 2653 2244
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4 based on 129 reviews

soda y marisqueria marcela

Reviewed By 243denises

We stopped in during our beach tours and our driver brought us here. The food was excellent...very local. Our server spoke English so made asking questions easier. My daughter is a vegetarian and they have vegetarian dishes. Very typical of a South American eatery

5. PUNTO TRANQUILO

200 metros derecha carretera a Tamarindo, Huacas, Tamarindo 51104 Costa Rica Latin, Costa Rican, Seafood, International, Central American Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Television, Whe [email protected] +506 2653 8356 https://www.facebook.com/Punto-Tranquilo-730873337049611/
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4 based on 125 reviews

PUNTO TRANQUILO

Reviewed By jessicabwell

I have been trying all the local spots since moving to the area 3 weeks ago and this is my absolute favorite. It will be the place we go for dinner always because to the quality to price ratio. I had one of my best meals for an affordable price here and the service is amazing! Highly highly highly recommend

4. Jalapeno Eatery & Market

Los Pargos / Playa Negra, Playa Negra 0000 Costa Rica American, Latin, Central American, Mexican, South American, Costa Rican Breakfast, Lunch Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Parking Available [email protected] +506 2652 9270 http://www.facebook.com/JalapenoPlayaNegra/
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4 based on 232 reviews

Jalapeno Eatery & Market

Familiar, friendly, fun and casual restaurant with a variety of fresh, local and organic .We serve delicious, fresh and healthy food. Our tortillas are rolled by hand with no lard or Manteca added. Our home-made hot sauce has become famous for its great f

Reviewed By Travels-with-a-team

If you are looking for a fresh cooked to order breakfast served by the nicest family look no further than Jalapenos. Mike and his wife made us feel like part of their family while sitting outside in the cutest garden.The burritos were amazing. They were huge and delicious and filled us up till dinner time.If the setting and food weren't enough they invited us behind the restaurant to see and hand feed their chickens. For is city slickers from the US it was a definite highlight.

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3. Black Stallion Cafe & Surf Saloon

The Black Stallion Hills Ranch 8 mins drive from Tamarindo., Villareal, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica Barbecue, Central American, Costa Rican, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Buffet, Table Service [email protected] +506 8869 9765 http://www.blackstallionhills.com/en/cafe-surf-saloon
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5 based on 615 reviews

Black Stallion Cafe & Surf Saloon

RESERVATIONS ONLY, BOOK ONLINE & PURA VIDA! We offer a rustic ranch style evening that's private & exclusive.We specialize in small groups & also do special events for families & friends. ( What we do, is BBQ just for u.) The BBQ is outside in " the shack

Reviewed By SuesRecs

This is a really fun adventure in Costa Rica near Tamarindo. We met the owner, Alex at the ranch and immediately bonded with his friendly manner and stories about South Africa (where he's originally from) and surfing around the world. Starting around 2:30pm, he matched the four of us up with horses and our own guide, who took us on a 30-45 min. trail ride up to the top of the mountain, where we met our ziplining guides. They suited us up in our harnesses and gave us instructions and also ziplined along with us as we traversed the mountain over the beautiful jungle canopy over 9 ziplines. We felt safe with them and we had a lot of fun.When we reached the base of the mountain, we were met with refreshing juices and wonderful BBQ dinner of steak, chicken, Costa Rican sausages, salads, pasta and veggies - as much as we wanted- in a beautiful private dining area. If you want a great ziplining/horseback riding adventure in Guanacaste, come to Black Stallion!Thank you for the exellent review,we appreciate.The super ranch combo tour you did is the most fun adventure.Ride,zip,pool time & BBQ.Glad to see u enjoyed the ranch and our rustic style bbq cooking.We have some fun pics of the fam,will e mail to you.thanks for visiting us Amigos.see u soon.Pura Vida!

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2. Cactus Restaurant

Carretera Playa Avellanas, Pinilla, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica Central American, Costa Rican, International, Fusion, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Wifi, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer [email protected] +506 2215 3899 http://www.facebook.com/Cactus-de-Pinilla-1849099015110389/
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5 based on 74 reviews

Cactus Restaurant

The Cactus Restaurant is located in Pinillia just off the road to Playa Avellanas and only five minutes from Hacienda Pinilla. We have local and international cuisines for you such as delicious cassado and tayuya, excellent ceviche, as well as tasty tacos

Reviewed By courtina

What a gem right outside the gates of hacienda pinilla. So far have eaten here twice during our ten day stay. First time everyone got fish and they ran out right at my order (sigh) so we came back a second time. Everything is awesome on the menu and they even made me a special fish plate as requested a salad and fish. Considering the prices inside the gates this place is worth the five minute trek. Do yourself a favor and go!Dear courtina, thank you very much for your very nice review and for your recommendation. We are very happy that you enjoyed our food at the Cactus. Pura Vida

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1. HiR Fine Dining

20 min South of Tamarindo, 10 min East of Playa Avellanas, Pinilla, Tamarindo Costa Rica Fusion, Central American, Costa Rican Dinner Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available +506 7223 6697 http://hiradventure.com/finedining
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5 based on 93 reviews

HiR Fine Dining

HiR Fine Dining is an intimate dining experience for up to 12 people. Dinners last 3 hours and are scheduled from 5 - 8pm. IMPORTANT: include a working phone number with your reservation so that we can contact you for dietary requirements, logistics and p

Reviewed By Kate M

This was an incredible experience! Not only do you get a unique and delicious meal made in front of you while you relax, Noam also provides excellent conversation. Take the time to appreciate both the fine dining (each dish with a story and made from local ingredients, including from Noam’s own garden), but also Noam’s life story in general. You won’t regret it!Thank you Kate for being my first dinner of the low season: the two of you are so loving, and kind and fun. I had such a wonderful evening.

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