La Criollita is a well-known informal restaurant in San Jose that serves traditional Costa Rican meals. The bright walls covered with framed paintings provide this laid-back cafe with a pleasant, unique air that will make you feel calm during your meals. It's also one of Costa Rica's best-rated restaurants for its authentic tastes served in generous portions. Get the Huevos Rancheros a la Criollita and some Orden Maduro Pequena.

La Criollita is a great destination for breakfast, lunch, and supper, with something for everyone on the menu. The cuisine is classic Costa Rican, with huge amounts of pork, chicken, and fish served with rice, beans, and salad on the side, as well as a large range of delectable appetizers such as Tico-style ceviche and a scrumptious chicken soup to whet the appetite. There are three eating areas: the main room with views of the large and active kitchen, a bright and open side room with art-filled walls, and a delightful covered outside terrace with a bird garden and wrought iron furnishings. There is seldom a wait for a seat, although lunchtime fills up quickly with surrounding business people, so breakfast and supper are perfect for unwinding.

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Address: Av. 7, El Carmen, San José, 10101, Costa Rica

Hours: 6:30 am - 19:00 p:m
Tel: 506 2256 6511

What began as a small hotel caf— has grown into one of the country's best restaurants with a well-deserved reputation. This restaurant is located off the Grano de Oro Hotel's central courtyard, which offers comfortable dining choices on nice days. Grano de Oro Restaurant is a fine restaurant at Hotel Grano De Oro that serves Costa Rican fusion cuisine. Spend your meals within the magnificent dining room or outside on the charming patio of this restaurant to enjoy exquisite dining in Costa Rica. The inside is furnished with plush, conventional dining chairs and white-clothed tables.

The middle courtyard, on the other hand, features a lovely fountain surrounded by informal red-clothed tables shaded by patio umbrellas. As an appetizer, start with the Napoleon de Hongos. This should be followed by some Ensalada Frisee and Sopa Pejibaye. Then, for your main course, order the Tagliatelle di Gragnano con Huevo Pochado a 65°C and the Corvina Cardamomo. Finish with a piece of Tres Leches.

Website: www.hotelgranodeoro.com/menus.html

Address: Calle 30 ,Avenida 2y4, San José, 10101, Costa Rica

Hours: 7:00 a:m - 22:00 p:m

Tel: 506 2255 3322

Lizard King Café is a relaxed morning cafe and restaurant inside the Lizard King Resort. Because of its natural design and cozy ambiance, this ultra-casual place is one of the best restaurants in Costa Rica for breakfast and brunch.You can appreciate the fresh air via the open windows and feel like you're in the countryside thanks to the basic wooden cabin design.

The Lizard King Café has something for everyone on its menu, whether you want fluffy pancakes cooked with real organic chocolate or a dish of huevos rancheros. The Lizard King's burritos are legendary for their wonderful flour tortillas loaded with farm-fresh ingredients and topped with a unique salsa. The lunch menu features farm-fresh foods ranging from classic casados to Caribbean delicacies and variations on Mexican staples, such as reggae roots nachos and marlin and pineapple kabobs served with coconut rice. The homemade bread and pastries, as well as the cheeseburgers, are delectable.

Website: https://lizardkinghotel.com/

Address: Avenida 71, Calle Principal, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70001, Costa Rica

Hours: 7:00 a:m - 22:00 p:m

Tel: 506 2750 0630

Tin Jo is an attractive Asian restaurant in a colonial estate that serves a variety of genuine Asian meals. This restaurant, which combines Latin American style with Asian touches, is unquestionably one of the greatest places to eat in Costa Rica for the adventurous gourmet. The warm tones and dark-wood furniture of South America are there, yet subtle Asian touches are sprinkled throughout.

Not to mention that this restaurant delivers some extremely inventive spins on classic Asian cuisine. For appetizers, have a small Vegetarian T-Ramen and some Steamed Shrimp Wontons. Then, serve this with a plate of Adobo Pork Rib Mila and a Sauvignon Blanc. Finish on a sweet note with the Sorbet Sampler, which includes flavors like Passion Fruit, Lemon Grass with Mint, and others.

What began as a Chinese restaurant in 1972 has expanded throughout Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan due to its innovative cuisine. There are plenty of vegetarian and naturally gluten-free alternatives on the menu, and the desserts are exotic, delicious, and to die for without being unhealthy. Tin Jo also holds yoga and meditation workshops throughout the week, as well as Miercoles Candelas, a Wednesday evening event in which the lights are turned off in favor of candles.

Website: https://tinjo.com/

Address: Calle 11, between Avs. 6 and 8, C. 11, San José Province, San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Hours: 11:30 a:m - 22:30 p:m

Tel: 506 2221 7605

Jean Claude Fromont founded L'Ile de France Restaurant in 1978. L'Ile de France Restaurant serves authentic French food in Costa Rica. With over 30 years of knowledge and culinary history combined with a sophisticated contemporary atmosphere, the outcome is a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the country. The menu is a delicate invention of chef Jean Claude Fromont, who seeks to present a blend of traditional food from the "Island of France" and current "fashion fusion," which is reflected in every dish such as pates, soups, and desserts.

L'Ile de France has a distinct ambience, but its new "Sala del Chef" (Chef's Room) is unquestionably "La crème de la crème." Enjoy L'Ile de France's menu in a private setting, so warm and sophisticated, exquisite decor, and with a privileged view of the kitchen equipment in the process of creating their dishes, it is ideal for a business meeting, a nice lunch or dinner with loved ones, or framing a memorable occasion with personalized attention as final details for an unforgettable evening.

Website: http://www.enjoyrestaurants.net/lile.html

Location: Avenida Escazú, Costa Rica Escazú, 10203, Costa Rica

Hours: 12:00 a:m - 22:00 p:m
Tel: 506 2289 7533