Fodor's Expert Review Soda Tapia
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West of Downtown
Costa Rican
Don't expect anything fancy at this extremely popular restaurant, but food here is cheap and filling. The ubiquitous gallo pinto for breakfast and casados (meat, fish, or poultry, accompanied by rice, cabbage salad, and dessert) for lunch are on the menu, along with a variety of sandwiches and burgers. You can dine outdoors, but you'll have to contend with the traffic noise and the sight of the guard flagging cars in and out of the tiny parking lot.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Early-morning breakfast hangout
- Cheap eats
- Filling lunch specials