Central Valley Restaurants
Growing Escazú has become as metropolitan as San José and has the restaurant selection to prove it. Elsewhere, as befits this cradle of the country's tradition, typical Costa Rican cuisine still reigns.
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1. Andiamo Là
$$$ | |One of the Central Valley's trendiest restaurants stands out with its daily fish and meat specials, including starter carpaccios of salmon, octopus, and beef. The sea bass and jumbo shrimp combination plate comes with a sauce of chopped fresh tomatoes, white wine, and garlic. Surf and turf is pricey, but includes grilled tenderloin and jumbo shrimp with a side of buttery spaghetti and asparagus. Lunch specials are a good value here. Service is as polished as the ample chrome, and there's usually at least one waiter who speaks English.
Santa Ana, San José, 10901, Costa Rica2282–7879Known For
- Delicious homemade pastas
- Terrific-value lunch specials
- Polished, friendly service
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2. Taj Mahal
$$$ | |This burst of northern Indian flavor is a surprising treat. Richly swathed in warm fuchsias, red ochers, and golds, the mansion's dining area sprawls through a handful of small, intimate rooms and out to a gazebo in the tree-covered backyard. The price-to-portion ratio is a little high, particularly for North Americans used to good, cheap Indian food, but the sharp tandoori dishes, curries, and biryanis are a welcome vacation from ubiquitous European and American fare. Vegetarians may swoon at the options. Helpful waiters, in black or maroon traditional Punjabi dress, are frank about recommendations.
Escazú, San José, 10203, Costa Rica2228–0980Known For
- Great tandoori menu
- Impressive vegetarian offerings in a mostly meat-devouring country
- Pleasant, helpful waitstaff
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3. Bacchus
$$$ | |Take a Peruvian chef who trained in France and an Italian owner, and the result is this solid member of the local dining scene. Duck breast in a port sauce, baked mushroom-and-polenta ragout, and a variety of pizzas are among the delights to be found on the menu. Modern art decorates the simple but elegant interior, and outdoor seating is available. An extensive wine list and reasonable prices make it a great pick for dinner.
Santa Ana, San José, 10901, Costa Rica2282–5441Known For
- Impressive French and Italian menu
- Extensive wine list
- Elegant setting with modern art and garden terrace
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4. Plaza España
$$$ | |Generous portions of Spanish tapas and entrées draw diners to this whitewashed adobe house up the hill near San Antonio de Escazú. Presentation isn't the strong suit here: straight-up good food is, as are reasonable prices. Wooden-bench tables are distributed along a wraparound porch with views of the Central Valley; inside, tables are arranged in small-to-medium rooms. Start with a pitcher of sangria and begin sampling; the extensive menu includes dishes such as tortilla española (Spanish omelet).
Del Cruce del Barrio El Carmen, Escazú, San José, 10202, Costa Rica2228–1850Known For
- Reasonably priced Spanish menu
- Friendly, informal setting
- Mouthwatering sangrias
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun. -
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