Travelers who want to fully appreciate the peculiarities of national cuisine should definitely go to the central market Mercado. Here visitors are offered a lot of interesting delicacies, as well as on the territory of the market there are several attractive restaurants and cafes. The main peculiarity of local cuisine is an abundance of dishes from the seafood. Interesting treats of crustaceans and shellfish are served in gastronomic establishments of all levels, one of the most popular everyday dishes among the locals is fish soup “sopa de pescado”.
Those who like exoticism will also like the national menu. They will be able to try squid in ink and “Ceviche” – small pieces of raw fish marinated in lime juice. Sweets also take pride of place on the national menu, and most desserts are made from a variety of exotic fruits. Dried and fresh fruit is sold at the market, and the special type of ice cream “helado de sorbetera” remains the special treat of local cafes.
One of the most popular spots in the city is the Bar Poas. Here you can always enjoy interesting desserts and refreshments, and on the walls of the bar visitors can see photos of the institution’s regular customers. It is especially worth mentioning the hospitality and cordiality of the bar host who is always glad to tell his guests a lot of interesting stories about the city life.
For breakfast the best place to go is the cozy restaurant Grano de Oro. It serves a host of interesting fish dishes and delicious pancakes with fresh fruit. For a taste of popular Latin American dishes, head to Machu Picchu. Complement the order visitors are offered a traditional Peruvian drink “Pisco”.
According to the opinion of experienced travelers, the best chicken tacos in the city can be ordered at Manolo’s Churreria restaurant. It is very popular with sports fans, in the restaurant bookmakers take bets on important sports matches. Among the Asian restaurants Tin Jo is popular and serves classic dishes of Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Thai cuisine. Adherents of vegetarian diet will be interested in visiting Vishnu restaurant. Its menu consists of the most original dishes from vegetables, rice and fruits. One of the main advantages of the restaurant Vishnu remains attractive prices.
One of the most upscale restaurants in San Jose is La Terrasse French Cuisine. The restaurant is housed in a very beautiful historic building, with authentic antiques used in its decoration. Since its opening, it is one of the most prestigious and expensive restaurants in the city, offering its guests the opportunity to taste delicious meat and seafood dishes and enjoy the best sorts of French wines.
San Jose and National MuseumThe famous Silvestre restaurant is located on one of the lively central streets of the city.