Costa Rica Travel Guide
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What to Eat in Costa Rica
With its tropical temperatures, Costa Rican cuisine features an abundance of exotic fruits (especially pejibayes – a type of savory fruit) and vegetables, and depending on what part of the country you are in, lots of fresh fish. Black beans and rice are a staple and are a part of almost every traditional meal. Of course, Costa Rica is famous for its coffee beans (though much of it is exported), but you shouldn't leave without trying a cup.
Common dishes you will see on menus include gallo pinto (rice and beans), ceviche (fish marinated in lemon juice), pati (pastry dough stuffed with curried beef and onions) and agua dulce (warm melted sugarcane). If you visit San José, don't miss the Central Market, which opened in 1880, and is the largest market in the city, with more than 200 shops, stalls and small restaurants. Taking a food tour in San José is a great way to get a taste for the country's unique markets and flavors.
Find the Best Restaurants in Costa Rica
- #1Casa Turire#1 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (110)$ - $$ | Central American, Costa Rican, InternationalSouth on 20km, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #2Restaurante Rancho del Sapito#2 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (188)$ - $$ | Latin, Central American, Costa RicanColiblanco de Alvarado Carretera, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #3La Estacion Tapas & Bistro#3 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (77)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, SpanishAvenida 16 In Front Of The Red Cross, Plaza Rojitas, Local No.16, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #4Don Porfi#4 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (52)$ - $$ | South American, Costa RicanCarretera Al Volcan Turrialba 3 Km De La Ville, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #5Wok and Roll#5 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (74)$ - $$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Chinese, FusionCalle 1, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #6Turrialtico#6 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (67)$ - $$ | Latin, Central American, Spanish10, Turrialba 121-7150 Costa RicaRead More » - #7Adriano's Restaurante#7 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (59)$ - $$ | Central American, Costa Rican, Latin, European, Spanish, South AmericanCanada la Suiza 150 norte de la escuela de Canada Turrialba, Turrialba 6799 Costa RicaRead More » - #8La Angostura#8 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (28)$ - $$ | South American, Costa RicanEslabon, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #9Sitios Angostura#9 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (17)$ | Latin, Costa Rican, Spanish, South AmericanSitio de Mata Pavones Camino a Siquirres Camino Al Hotel Tayutic, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #10Rio#10 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (38)$ - $$ | Italian, Latin, Costa Rican, Pizza, SpanishTurrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #11Maracuya Cafe & Lunch#11 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (13)Calle 2 north of Av 10, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #12Soda La U#12 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (17)$ | Costa Rican, Healthy, South American10, Turrialba Costa RicaRead More » - #13Cafe Sunt#13 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (10)$ - $$ | CafePlaza Arce - 100 Metros Estey y 50 Metros Norte Del Parque Central, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #14Rancho de Jose#14 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (23)$ - $$ | Costa RicanEl Carmen, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #15Rancho JSM#15 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (8)$ - $$ | International, Grill, South American, Costa RicanCruce De Angostura Frente Al Servicentro Jsm, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #16Restaurante La Feria#16 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (26)$ - $$ | Central American, Costa Rican, International, SpanishAvenida 4, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #17Valle Verde Arte y Cafe#17 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (14)$ | Venezuelan, Costa Rican, South AmericanCarretera Hacia Siguires Sala De Maquina Del Ice, Hacienda Monteclaro, Turrialba 30506 Costa RicaRead More » - #18Carnitas Chani#18 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (8)$ - $$ | BarbecueSan Rafael de Santa Cruz, Turrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More » - #19Aroma de Montana#19 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (6)$ - $$ | South American, Costa RicanEast from Bajo Pacuare, Tayutic 5 Km Road to Grano de Oro, Turrialba 7150 Costa RicaRead More » - #20Respira by Jose Mario#20 of 45 Places to Eat in Turrialba
Tripadvisor (4)$ | HealthyTurrialba 30501 Costa RicaRead More »
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