| Costa Rica is a republic located in Central America, | | | | with grilled meats of different kinds, salad, |
| with both the Pan Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean | | | | plantains and rice. If you love tortillas, fiesta de |
| Sea on either side of its coast. Though considered | | | | gallos would be your entradita (entrée), |
| to be a small country, this little popular tourist | | | | with a whole platter of corn totillas and dozens of |
| destination attracts millions each year and counting | | | | fillings. Located in Alajuela just west of the Barrio |
| and you would see just why once you get there. | | | | San Jose Church, this place is certainly one not to |
| Many have commented on the hospitability of the | | | | be missed. |
| country and of course, the delicious food. | | | | While in San Jose, try the famous Costa Rican |
| Dinning in Costa Rica is a real breath of fresh air. | | | | themed restaurant with a difference. With Italian |
| Most restaurants and eateries are so laid back | | | | owners, not only do you get the local food, but |
| and cozy that you'll feel right at home straight | | | | thrown in together, you get traditional Italian as |
| away. A good restaurant to start of with would | | | | well. This beautiful little restaurant is usually packed |
| be Restaurante La Yunta located in Puntarenas. | | | | during lunchtime, with majority of the crowd going |
| Said to be one of the best steakhouses in the | | | | for their Platos del dia (daily specials). This |
| area, this wooden building not only boasts great | | | | restaurant is definitely worth a try; however, |
| steaks and seafood cooked in almost a dozen | | | | keep in mind to go early as they close at 7 on |
| ways imaginable, but a panoramic view of the | | | | weeknights. |
| ocean while you dine. | | | | If you want a little change from all the local food |
| The next restaurant embodies both the food and | | | | and "soda" restaurants, try Tin Jo, which serves |
| the spirit of what it means to be local. Delicias de | | | | great Asian food and even caters to the |
| Mi Tierra, or translated literally as "Delicacies of | | | | vegetarian side with its extensive menu. Or if |
| my land" serve traditional favorites around here. | | | | you're longing for that American styled burger, |
| Cascado Campesino (stewed beef and rice | | | | head for Banana Bay, with hefty food servings |
| served with corn and beans and plantains) which is | | | | which would most certainly leave you full. My |
| usually the main course and the most filling. If you | | | | advice though, when in Costa Rica, their traditional |
| can't decide what to order, go for the parrillada de | | | | foods win hands down. |
| campo (a typical country barbeque) which comes | | | | |