The fried snapper was spot on&mdash;crispy skin, juicy inside. Big portions too, and that hot sauce on the side did it for me.

Stopped by for a splurge dinner while in La Fortuna. Got the wagyu ribeye surf and turf&mdash;pretty damn good, cooked just right. Ronaldo took care of us, super friendly guy. Place has a nice vibe, not too touristy. Prices are what you&#39;d expect for this kind of meal, but worth it for a treat.

So many gluten-free options here, even desserts. I have celiac and felt totally safe eating here. Everything I tried was tasty.

Came here with a big group and they handled it pretty well. I got the burger and it was stacked with toppings, messy in the best way. My friend had the chicken and rice special, came with beans and salad on the side. Staff was friendly, didn&#39;t take forever even with 17 of us. Solid spot if you&#39;re hungry and don&#39;t want to overthink it.

Came back the next night after stumbling in by chance. Ram&oacute;n remembered our order and the ceviche was still fresh. That kind of attention just hits different.

The loaded fries were really good and the burrito filled me up nicely. Prices felt fair for what you get. I also noticed they have gluten-free and veggie options, which is nice since not many places around here do that. Service was friendly enough, and I didn&#39;t have to wait too long. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, but I&#39;d come back.

The salmon fettuccine had that nice crispy sear on the fish and the cream sauce was rich without being too heavy. I liked that they didn&#39;t drown it. The wood-fired pizza looked good too, though I didn&#39;t try it myself. Fresh ingredients, you can tell. Maybe a bit pricey for the portion but I left satisfied.

Came here twice on our trip and honestly the cocktails are so fresh 😍 steak was solid too. Great spot to hang with friends, reggae music made it even better.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. The waterfall garden view is really nice, makes the whole place feel chill. Got the casado, flavors were good but a bit salty for me. Price is a little high though. Still, if you&#39;re in the area and want a decent bite with a view, it works. Service was friendly too.

The vegan gallo pinto hit the spot&mdash;generous plate, nicely seasoned. Paired it with a cold local beer and honestly that combo worked better than expected. Place was busy but service kept up fine. Solid pick if you want a filling breakfast without breaking the bank.

Stopped by for a quick bite and honestly it hit the spot. Got the casado and the rice and beans were fresh, well-seasoned. Not fancy at all but super cheap and filling. Staff was chill, didn&#39;t rush me. Place is small but fine for a solo lunch. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick bite and honestly the pizza surprised me. Crust was crispy, came out hot, clearly made to order. Had it with one of their craft beers, solid combo. Esteban took care of us, super attentive without hovering. Place gets busy but worth it. Maybe a bit loud inside but I&#39;d go back.

The nachos here are seriously loaded&mdash;cheese, jalape&ntilde;os, all the good stuff. Portion was big enough that I actually took some home. Prices felt fair for what you get. It&#39;s a solid local spot, nothing fancy, but the seating was comfortable and I didn&#39;t feel rushed. Would stop by again if I&#39;m in the area.

Came here twice during our stay&mdash;first night and again before leaving. The food stayed consistent both times, which I appreciate. But honestly, the wine list is what pulled me back. They had a nice Spanish red that paired perfectly with the grilled octopus. Service was warm without hovering. Place gets a bit loud later in the evening, but it didn&#39;t bother us much.

The lady who served us was so kind, made sure we had everything we needed. Food was tasty and came out hot. Nice little family place.

Ceviche was fresh, chicken from the fire oven had that smoky thing going on. Homemade hot sauces stole it though, really good. Staff friendly enough, no complaints. Place felt local, not touristy. Solid meal for what we paid.

The Tico chicken was the star&mdash;really flavorful and nicely plated. Beef dish looked a bit dull and small though. Still, the old lodge vibe made it a decent stop.

The buffalo cauliflower tacos were so good&mdash;huge portions and that crunch was on point 🌮 spicy sauce had just the right kick. Would totally come back here with my friends for a casual bite.

Came for the buffet night and honestly left full. Tried a bit of everything, flavors were on point. Staff kept checking if we needed anything, which was nice. Place got a little busy later but that didn&#39;t ruin it. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and hungry.

Service was quick and the staff friendly. Owner came by to explain the menu, nice personal touch. Got my food fast, exactly what I needed for a lunch break.

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