Damiana

Damiana Review

At this small hacienda beside San José's town plaza, bougainvillea wraps around tall pines that surround wrought-iron tables, and pink adobe walls glow in the candlelight. Start with mushrooms diablo (steeped in a fiery-hot sauce), then move on to tender chateaubriand steak or charbroiled lobster. For more traditional seafood preparations, order the shrimp enfrijolladas—in a creamy black bean sauce—or the shrimp with a mild cactus sauce. If you like your dining experiences to come with a side of adventure, Damiana has created a "steak" out of ground shrimp in its signature Imperial Steak Shrimp. During peak season a trio of guitarists serenades the guests.