The casado here is solid and the price feels right for what you get. Traditional flavors, no fuss. Just wish they had a bit more seating, it got crowded fast.

Stopped by for lunch and the service was quick, no complaints there. Got the casado and it came out fast, which I appreciate. Place has a decent vibe, nothing fancy but comfortable. Fine if you&#39;re in Ciudad Col&oacute;n and need a bite. Maybe not the most memorable meal, but it does the job.

Tried the birria tacos from Llorrona and honestly they hit the spot. The consomm&eacute; was rich and the meat was super tender. Place gets crazy busy around lunch though, took a bit to find a seat. Parking underneath is easy at least. Would go back just for those tacos.

Came for the duck since it&#39;s supposedly the only one in Costa Rica. Honestly, it was super tender and seasoned just right. Dumplings were solid too. Service stayed quick even when the place filled up. I&#39;d go back just for that duck, no question. Maybe not the cheapest spot, but you&#39;re paying for something you can&#39;t get elsewhere.

The roasted pork with flat noodles hit the spot. Savory, a little fatty, noodles had good chew. Fruit tea on the side was a nice touch, not too sweet. Portion was decent for the price. I&#39;d come back just for that dish again.

Been coming here for a while now, and the mixed grill keeps me coming back. Cooked right every single time. Place has a nice vibe too, not too loud. Just wish they&#39;d change the music up once in a while, but that&#39;s me being picky. Solid spot if you know what you want.

The coffee&rsquo;s still good after all these visits, and the pastries hold up every time. Service was on point today too.

The rice and beans here are the real deal, best I&#39;ve had in Santa Ana. Chicken was juicy too. Caribbean flavors on point.

Been coming here for years. The wine list isn&#39;t fancy but they&#39;ve got a decent Malbec that pairs well with the grilled fish. Place has that old-school charm, 40 years in business and you can tell. Prices fair for what you get. Service was fine, nothing rushed.

Great beer selection&mdash;stouts, meads, you name it. They let you sample before choosing, which I appreciated. Tacos were solid too. Music wasn&#39;t blasting, so we could actually talk.

Good local spot for breakfast. Coffee&#39;s legit, straight from local farms. Staff helped me order in my broken Spanish.

The Buddha bowl was solid &mdash; quinoa, sweet potato, falafel all worked well together. Fresh juice on the side hit the spot. Manager came by to check on us, which felt genuine. Only thing is the seating, those wooden chairs get uncomfortable after a while. Would&#39;ve liked to linger longer but my back said otherwise.

Came in on a weekday around 1pm. Place wasn&#39;t packed but tables were dirty, took a while for someone to wipe ours down. Food came out quick though, decent portions for the price. Solid spot if you&#39;re in a hurry and don&#39;t mind the slow table turnover.

Stopped by on a whim and got a decent negroni, plus the pizza was pretty good. Indoor-outdoor space is nice. Cheese was a bit much on the calzone, but easy to ask for less next time.

The fish tacos were really good, better than typical pub food. Music was a nice mix too. Just wish they&#39;d clear plates a bit faster between courses.

Came for sushi with a friend and honestly the Naruto roll was the star. Fresh, light, and the price felt super fair for what we got. Place is small but chill, good for a casual catch-up. Just wish they had a bit more seating, we almost had to wait. Would go back for sure. 🍣

The pollo guacamole burger was solid. Good enough that I went back the next day for another one. Red sangria was decent too, not too sweet. Service was quick, which I appreciated since I was on a tight schedule. Place gets busy around noon, so plan accordingly if you&#39;re in a hurry.

Covered patio at the mall was nice, waiter spoke English and Spanish. Breakfast menu had tons of options.

Breakfast hit different here. Eggs, rice, beans all done right. That homemade chile sauce though, wish I could bottle it. Probably the best meal I had in Costa Rica. Place was busy but worth it.

Solid BBQ spot. The brisket was properly smoked and the place has a nice modern feel. Service was quick too. Pretty good for a casual meal.

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