3 Best Restaurants in Tamarindo, Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula

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We've compiled the best of the best in Tamarindo - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Green Papaya

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Sit back and relax in the outside swinging seats at this taco and burrito haven. The polished wood and laid-back atmosphere are perfect for sipping a cocktail and snacking on chips with a trio of dips before indulging in made-from-scratch tortillas and Mama's secret beef stew. Vegetarians and folks with food sensitivities will be happy with the large selection. Make sure to bring cash, because credit cards are not accepted.

Little Lucha

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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.
Mexican $ Lunch Dinner
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8723--4297
Known For
  • Taco Tuesday (all tacos $2.50)
  • Tequila cocktails and Mexican beers
  • Colorful punk-rock atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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Pico Bistro

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Cool off inside or relax outside on the deck at this little gem on the beach, the perfect spot to replenish the reserves with some healthy food or a good cup of coffee while you watch surfers ride the waves. Pico has the best Wi-Fi in town, so if you must look at your computer on your vacation, do it from here.

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