All Around the Town - Dining in Costa Rica
- The Bella Blog
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min read
It's no secret --- Costa Rica is NOT known for it's cuisine! I have nothing against rice and beans, and after living here for 5 yrs, I've certainly had my share. Gallo pinto is fine (gallo pinto is a mix of beans, rice, Salsa Lizano, chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Usually served alongside a fried egg, ripe plantains, white cheese and homemade tortillas or a piece of toast). Casados are fine too (casados are always offered at sodas (a local restaurant). This authentic plate generally has a good sized portion of white rice, black beans, and salad).
However, few people want to eat the same thing over and over every time they go out for a meal. So now that we have relocated to Escazú, we are very happy to research and sample the assorted meal options available.
Last week our friends Darrell & Carolyn invited us to join them for lunch at a very nice Indian reatuarant in the neighboring city of Santa Ana.
It was some of the BEST Indian food we've had since arriving in Costa Rica!! The resturant also has a sister location in Escazú. We highly recommend it to anyone who likes Indian cuisine.
Big THANKS to both tof them!
"Costa Rica is NOT known for it's cuisine!" Really? So you've sampled everything there is to sample in Costa Rica? If you want cuisine, then you have to visit the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. In the Limon province is where you'll find the best food. Imagine a fresh blending Latino and Jamaican cuisine and you will reconsider. Get you some deboned Red Snapper topped with mango chutney with rice-n-peas (cooked in coconut milk)... I can't go on because I'm starting to salivate.
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No, you are behind in your reading LOL We were moving in June but covid hit in March and borders closed. We stayed here and then decided to move to another city within CR and continue living here. We feel this was a good decision and we are happy.
I thought you guys moved to