Restaurants
For great, "knock your socks off" restaurants, Tamarindo Costa Rica definitely takes the lead over any other beach town. From a relaxing evening of award winning cuisine to mouth watering veggie treats and seasonal organic produce, its restaurants offer a foodie heaven for even the most discerning diner.
And, along with so many, they are so good. that several frequently frequently receive rave reviews on the internet and in print. With over 40 restaurants in Tamarindo Costa Rica and its surrounding area, from budget to luxury, you'll certainly never be short of somewhere to eat. Feeling picky? Use our on-line Phone Book for an all-inclusive list of restaurants in the Tamarindo local area. There is one for everyone's taste and budget.
Now Fine Dining at an even more affordable cost. Every 20th of the month enjoy a 20% discount (cash only) off the already low price and get a memorable dining experience without at a very inexpensive price. Below is a video of the restaurant that is narrated by the owner, Katharina.
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Katharina's labor of love as grown into a Tamarindo mainstay. El Coconut has a tranquile setting and unforgettable food. Most of the restaurant is outdoors, and the dark wood floors and walls fit into the Tico design aesthetic, and a cozy bar area is deal for a pre-meal cocktail or after-dinner glass of wine.
Restaurants in Guanacaste have the good fortune of having some of the world's best fresh seafood available on a daily basis. From marlin and mahi mahi to a multitude of shellfish, the variety of seafood you'll see across restaurant menus is mouth-watering.
Finding a restaurant for breakfast outside your hotel can be a little challenging. A big favorite is Noguis, but has closed every Wednesday since the American Revolution. We had a breakfast hangout called Jimmy's, before it was Gil's, now we just heard it was sold to someone else, but in the meantime, it burnt down! In the meantime, Gil re-opend at a place called Ursela's. You see what we mean!
Wonder why they wait so long to prepare your bill? It is because here you must ask for it. If you want to speed up the process, a good practice is to ask for it when the food is served or at least after the desert, that way they can begin preparing. Also, most restaurants prepare the bill by hand, so give them extra time and check it.
How do you ask for your bill in Spanish? "Regaleme la cuenta, por favor!" Interestingly, the literal translation is "Please give me the gift of the bill." Get the waiters attention by establishing eye-contact and pretend to sign a bill on your hand.The local dish is called a "casado" which iis a large plate of rice, beans, a vegetable serving, sweet planteno and your choice of beef chicken or fish. It can be just right for hungery surfers starving for carbs! It is not for dieters!
In a constant pursuit of justice and an attempt to keep the area as affordable as possible, here we put our local social life on the line to tell you two tips on how to save money.
We love eating Subway Sandwiches! Their food can be healthy and their prices a bargain. A a large sandwich goes for about $6.00 USD and the service is good.
New connecting Super Highway - San Jose to the Tamarindo Area
This new highway is one of the best in Costa Rica, and it partially connects San Jose (Escazu) to the Tamarindo area. It reduces travel time by over one-hour!
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