The arrollado con bacon was really good, chicken stayed moist and that parmesan mushroom sauce was rich. Yuliana took care of us well.

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. 🍣

Tandoori dim sum was the standout &mdash; never had that combo before. Butter chicken reminded me of the one I had in Delhi, pretty close. Gulab jamun was sweet and soft, just right. Cocktails are different, in a good way. Parking wasn&#39;t a hassle either, which is rare around here.

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.

The black paella here is the real deal&mdash;loaded with squid, that deep ocean taste comes through. Steak was juicy too, seasoned right. Portions are big, and honestly the price surprised me for what you get. Chef came out to check on things, servers were friendly without hovering. Been a few times now, stays consistent.

Stopped by for lunch and got the set menu. Service was on point, food came out quick. Place was pretty quiet which I liked, easy to just sit and eat without rushing. Nothing mind-blowing but solid for a casual meal. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is but I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area.

Been here a few times now, always for a quick lunch. Chicken burger and hummus salad are solid, nothing fancy but they hit the spot. Place is easy to get to, and I like that there&#39;s extra seating upstairs when it gets busy. Keeps me coming back.

Great spot right by the National Museum. The white sangria was really good and the staff actually took time to explain the dishes. Only downside is the street noise, but the drinks made up for it.

Bigger space than the old place, and the garden out back is nice. We went for brunch on Sunday, got the usual eggs and coffee. Food was solid, nothing fancy but it hit the spot. Place was busy but not crazy loud. I&#39;ll probably come back, it&#39;s close to home and easy.

Been coming here for years, even before the name changed to Giacomin. Coffee&#39;s still consistent, which is honestly the main thing I care about. Staff remembers the regulars, that counts for a lot. Location makes it easy to stop by, so I keep ending up here. Not much else to say, it just works for me.

The picarones were the highlight honestly. Sweet, warm, and a solid way to finish. Server knew the menu well too. Price felt fair for what you get.

The aji de gallina was solid, really reminded me of home cooking. Ceviche de corvina tasted fresh too. Chicha morada was a nice touch, not too sweet. Place gets busy fast, so go early.

The cocktails here are seriously good&mdash;one of the best I&#39;ve had in Costa Rica. Food was creative too, lots of flavor. Staff helped us with a gluten allergy and the language thing, which I appreciated. The space has this cool, relaxed vibe. Only thing, it got a bit loud later. Still, solid spot.

The lighting in there got me right away&mdash;soft, warm, not trying too hard. Beef was cooked nicely, salad fresh enough. My wife kept stealing bites of my plate while raving about her shrimp. Service felt sharp without hovering. Only thing, the place got a little loud by the end. Still, I&rsquo;d sit by that window again just for the vibe.

The arepas here are legit. Owner and her daughters were super nice, made the whole thing feel easy. Best Venezuelan spot I&#39;ve hit in San Jose so far.

The lamb and mushroom stew was the standout. Rich broth, meat fell apart. Cocktails were solid too. Place is a bit tricky to spot from the street, almost walked past it. But the food did the talking.

Came for the pizza, ended up obsessing over the tres leches. Soaked just right, not too sweet. Brownie was solid too, warm and fudgy. Mojito hit the spot, margarita was kinda weak though. Service was quick, no complaints there.

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