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Taj Mahal

Address: 1 km/¾ mi west of the Paco mall on the old road to Santa Ana, Escazú
Phone: 228-0980

Price range: $$-$$$
Cuisine: Indian
Location: Escazú

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

This burst of Northern Indian flavor is such a rarity in Central America that we can overlook the slightly less-than-factual claim that the restaurant is the isthmus's only such option. Richly swathed in warm fuchsias, red ochres, 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. Helpful waiters, in black or maroon traditional Punjabi dress, are frank about recommendations.

Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Mon.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Purp from Toronto on 7/12/09
Cost Rica is one of the last places you would expect to find some great Indian food.
However after eating at the Taj Mahal, I would have to say that this is one of the best Indian restaurants I have eaten at, and I have eaten at a lot of them being from Toronto. The decor was excellent from the paintings to the artifacts brought from India to the waiters outfits. After speaking to the owner, I learnt that he had brought a chef all the way from India. The tandoor oven and the peacocks are a great addition.
If you are ever in Costa Rica this is definite worth a try.