Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula Restaurants

Seafood and fresh fish are tops here, followed by fast food—pizza, tacos, barbecue—to satisfy the hordes of hungry surfers and beachgoers. But there are many sophisticated restaurants, too, offering Asian-fusion, Italian, French, and international cuisine, especially in the tourist-heavy beach towns of Hermosa, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Nosara, and Sámara. Many restaurants, especially tourist-oriented ones with dollar-denominated menus, do not include the 13% tax plus mandatory 12% service. By law, menus are required to show the total price including tax, but many owners flout this law. Be sure to ask if taxes are included; otherwise you may be surprised by a bill that’s 25% higher than you expected.

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  • 1. El Chivo Cantina

    $$

    With an atmosphere as fun and funky as the luchadora (Mexican wrestler) legend for which it's named, everyone will have a great time and an even better meal at this Mexican cantina. A large garden strung with lights beckons to families, and the long bar is a great place to try some churros after your meal.

    Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    2682–0887

    Known For

    • Gorgeous garden with kids' playground
    • Taco Tuesday specials
    • Jalapeño margaritas
  • 2. Little Lucha

    $

    Decorated with figurines and images of Mexican wrestlers, with a VW bus for the bar, this restaurant serves authentic Mexico City street tacos. Feel the taco love with a platter: the cochinita pibil, which features pork shoulder slow-cooked in banana leaves and seasoned to citrus perfection, the veggie (not just for vegetarians) with mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, and garlic, and the classic beer-battered fish taco topped with white sauce and a few drops of hot sauce.

    Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    8723--4297

    Known For

    • Taco Tuesday (all tacos $2)
    • Tequila cocktails and Mexican beers
    • Colorful punk-rock atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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