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El Arca Jardin Botanico y Restaurante
9 reviews
Closed Now
Contemporary, Fusion
Menu
5.9 km
Santa Barbara
“An educational and delicious outing”
“Best buy in Costa Rica!”
1. Ragu
328 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Pizza
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Amazing food and service”
“Homemade fresh pasta!”
2. Taj Mahal - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
170 reviews
Closed Now
Indian, Asian
€€ - €€€
Menu
“I got butter chicken medium spicy, and
garlic naan
, and it was absolutely inc...”
“... great customer service , there are
vegetarian
and vegan options worth trying”
3. Pesqueria da Limonta
419 reviews
Closed Now
Seafood, Mediterranean
€€ - €€€
Menu
“... seafood for four including
mussels
on the half shell, a whole fried fish ...”
“The
mussels
and the sea bass and the amazing dip for the plantains.”
4. El Chante Vegano
278 reviews
Closed Now
Grill, Fusion
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Out of this world burgers FRESH”
“Great Vegan in Alajuela!”
5. Jalapenos Central
868 reviews
Closed Now
Mexican, Latin
€€ - €€€
“Just perfect”
“Fantastic place to eat”
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Pandora Restaurante y Bar
11 reviews
Latin, International
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Delectable menu!”
“Highly recommend, wish we could go back...”
6. Chubascos
334 reviews
Closed Now
Latin, Central American
€€ - €€€
“We both got the tenderloin with rice,
beans
and roasted onions.”
“Chubascos was my first proper meal when I came to
Costa Rica
.”
7. Xandari Resort & Spa Restaurant
226 reviews
Closed Now
Central American, Costa Rican
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Delicious food, fresh ingredients and...”
“Best service”
8. Las Delicias del Maiz
186 reviews
Closed Now
Latin, Central American
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Great food and service”
“Pina Colada!!”
9. Restaurante El Mirador de Alajuela
58 reviews
Closed Now
South American, Costa Rican
€€ - €€€
Menu
“We had a delicious lunch of arroz con
camarones
with wine and beer while watc...”
“A brilliant restaurant with delicious...”
10. La Calle - Beer & Street Food
48 reviews
Opens in 19 min
International, Street Food
€
“Excellent Dining Experience”
“We arrived into SJO during”
11. Restaurant Chubascos
82 reviews
Costa Rican, Latin
€€ - €€€
“When you go there, there are”
“Awesome Costa Rican food”
12. Dirigo Fermentory
29 reviews
Closed Now
Pizza, Gastropub
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Nice restaurant, great brews”
“So amazing we went for lunch and dinner!”
13. Restaurante Chiwake
140 reviews
Closed Now
Steakhouse, Peruvian
€€ - €€€
“Lunch”
“Nice restaurant for Peruvian food”
14. Cevichitos
137 reviews
Closed Now
Costa Rican
€
Menu
“Excellent food”
“A clean, well-lighted place”
15. Kurcuma Artisanal Food
92 reviews
Closed Now
Gastropub, Pub
€€ - €€€
“Great food and lots of it!”
“Awesome food crappy attitude”
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Bottega Privee Momentum Escazu
103 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Mediterranean
€€ - €€€
Menu
10.5 km
Escazu
“To start with, one of the best italian...”
“Great Find!”
16. La Fabbrica Pizzeria
92 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Pizza
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Good food!”
“Good Pasta”
17. Denny's
582 reviews
Closes in 18 min
American, Diner
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Walkable location and good food”
“Good food”
18. Miski Peru
19 reviews
Closed Now
Peruvian, Latin
€
“Delicious
Peruvian
in Alajuela!”
“Amazing
ceviche
, great food.”
19. rosti pollos
382 reviews
Latin, Central American
€€ - €€€
“Great food!”
“Order Ahead!”
20. Sr. Patacon & Dona Arepa
23 reviews
Closed Now
Latin, Colombian
€
“... sets of the
arepas
appetizer: one w...”
“Delicious patacons and
arepas
, and a fa...”
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Vasc Restaurant
7 reviews
Closed Now
Spanish
€€€€
Menu
7.5 km
Santa Ana
“The best restaurant in Costa Rica”
“Great Spanish food”
Reserve
21. Spaghetti Factory
21 reviews
Closed Now
Italian
€€€€
“Delicious!”
“Excellent taste and awesome customer...”
22. Restaurante Bar Mirador Del Valle
83 reviews
Closed Now
Costa Rican, Latin
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Great food and Great views”
“Lunch with a view”
23. La Casona del Maiz
80 reviews
Latin, Central American
€€ - €€€
“"Great typical food"”
“A rather weird restaurant. (I will...”
24. Japan Tico
37 reviews
Open Now
Japanese, Sushi
€€ - €€€
“Japan Tico the best place to eat in...”
“Great sushi!”
25. Caribbean Food Garage
18 reviews
Closed Now
Caribbean
€
“Best food in
Costa Rica
”
“... Alajuela,
Costa Rica
, you got to tr...”
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Massala Bistro- Lindora
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Closed Now
Indian, Asian
7.4 km
San Jose
26. La Parrillita de Pepe
107 reviews
Latin, Barbecue
€€ - €€€
“Good food n smoothies”
“"Nice place to enjoy good food"”
27. Casona de Dona Julia
91 reviews
Closed Now
Central American, Costa Rican
€€ - €€€
“Lovely atmosphere, view, food and people”
“Local Food - As good as it gets!”
28. Coffee Dreams Cafe
48 reviews
Closed Now
Cafe, Costa Rican
€€ - €€€
“Good food!”
“Vegano sandwich”
29. El Novillo Alegre - Alajuela
37 reviews
Closed Now
Steakhouse, Spanish
€€ - €€€
Menu
“Delicious”
“Meats meats meats!”
30. Britt Cafe Bakery
20 reviews
Closes in 18 min
Cafe
€€ - €€€
“Great place to stop”
“Great food and customer service”
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Ripario
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Closed Now
Pizza, Cafe
9.3 km
Guachipelin
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alajuela
What are the best restaurants in Alajuela that deliver?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Alajuela that deliver are:
Ragu
Taj Mahal - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
El Chante Vegano
What are the best restaurants in Alajuela that provide takeaway?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Alajuela that provide takeaway are:
Ragu
Taj Mahal - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
Pesqueria da Limonta
What are the most popular restaurants in Alajuela?
The best restaurants in Alajuela include:
Ragu
Taj Mahal - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
Pesqueria da Limonta
What are the best restaurants in Alajuela for families with children?
Some of the best restaurants in Alajuela for families with children include:
Ragu
Taj Mahal - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
Jalapenos Central
What are the best restaurants in Alajuela for cheap eats?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Alajuela for cheap eats include:
La Calle - Beer & Street Food
Cevichitos
Miski Peru