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I know this one is a long shot, but does anyone know of any real juice bars and places for raw food in the city. Also interested in finding a bigger organic market than the one by the railroad tracks on Saturday. Thanks.

VEGETARIAN, ORGANIC, RAW, JUICE BAR - RESTAURANTS IN COSTA RICA



OASIS
A predominately VEGETARIAN menu along with some fish, chicken & egg dishes –
HOURS: Tues- Sat. –10:30-8pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. Closed Mon.
LOCATION: Escazu (San Rafael)-Trejos Montelegre – the street a block behind KFC – the east side of Hotel Maria Alexandra near where the art supply/classes store used to be. Getting there driving – from the main street where McDonald's turn West into the street at Vivero Exotica & Rosti Pollo are (it's a one-way street. Turn left at the first street, cross over the street that you would normally turn left on to get back onto the main road (by where KFC is) & it’s 1/2 way down on the Left.


BUENA TIERRA Coffee Shop/Organic Cafeteria & Market

In their COOL UNIQUE PLACE (the tables are made out of tree stumps!!)/coffee shop they serve breakfasts and lunches all made with high quality ingredients, organic and natural. Home made cakes, organic coffees and teas, take-home our gourmets dishes or just order them, buy cosmetics and biodegradable cleaning products. TASTY, GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD with NICE presentation!!
DAILY SPECIALS: 3,000-3,500-c - includes soup, rice, beans, salad and an entrée & Natural drink. All our ingredients are 99% ORGANIC.
HOURS: Mon-Thurs-8am-5pm, Fri-8-6pm, Sat-9am-2pm.
LOCATION: Escazu (Centro) - one block South/up the hill from the main entrance of San Miguel Catholic Church in Centro Escazu in the new Buena Tierra shopping center. It is a green 2-story building decorated with amazing mosaics made by artist Rebeca Fernández (who has her workshop here).


TZU JAN Restaurante Vegetariano y Cafeteria

LUNCH SPECIALS range from 2,500-3,500
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am- 7:30pm (CLOSED on Sun).
LOCATION: San Rafael de Escazu - Just before/North the Bomba Shell (Shell Gas station) - on that side street at the store that sells the rock things - before/North of the Scotia Bank Split.


TANDOORI PALACE
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET. Lunch includes - 2 starters, 3 meat dishes, 3 vegetable dishes & rice pudding for dessert.
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. noon-10pm. Lunch Buffet (7,500-c) – noon-2:30pm. Dinner Buffet (10,000-c) - Tues.-Sun. 6-9pm.
LOCATION: Pozos de Santa Ana - Centro Comercial Vistana West/Oeste #14 (the same shopping center as Taco Bell (south of Automercado) – On the road from Santa Ana towards Belen, across from Matras.


CAFE GIRATABLATE
San Jose


Vishnu
A fast food chain with 9 locations in food courts. Large space. Vegetarian menu includes veggieburgers, juices, sandwiches, soup, beans, & more. CC – MC/V
9 LOCATIONS: San Jose – Downtown – El Mundo - Avenida 1 between Calles 1 & 3 - HOURS: 8am-10pm
El Natural- Avenida 4 & Calle 1 (2-223-3095) – HOURS: 8am-10pm;
San Jose – Nirvana - Avenida 8, Calle 9 & 11 (2-223-4683) – HOURS: 8am-10pm;
San Jose – Vitaminas - Avenida Central & Segunda, Calle 14 (2-223-0294) – HOURS: 8am-10pm;
Heredia – Avenida Central/1, Calle 7 (2-237-2526) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm


Bangkok
Tico Thai. MANY VEGETARIAN dishes. Beef Satay.
HOURS: Wed.-Thurs. Noon-3pm & 6-10:30pm. Fri. Noon-3 & 6-11pm. Sat. noon-11pm. Sun. Noon-8pm.
LOCATIONS: San Jose - Sabana West - 400m west from Pop's Sabana, by the univercity UCIMED


AMITABHA
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm (closed Sun.)
LOCATIONS: San Pedro - Frente al Radio Universidad


PU TI
(2-224-8952)
LOCATION: Guadalupe - In front of Pali NovaCentro


CAFÉ JIRATABLE
VEGETARIAN INDIAN dishes at GOOD/CHEAP PRICES. Also, SoyaBURGERS.
HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-8pm.
LOCATION: Bario California – in front of KFC & Theatre Iratables.


CAFE DE LA MAR
Yummmmy VEGETARIAN dishes at GOOD/CHEAP PRICES!! The decor is simple yet cheery & colourful. The music is always interesting! The food is simply delicious. & best of all the prices are very affordable. Plato del dia with soup, drink & vegetarian casado - 1500 colones.
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm
LOCATION: close to Sabana Park, on the east side from Soda Tapia, 100 meters south, 50 meters east. Directly behind ARCR/Casa Canada


Shakti
DAILY SPECIALS!!
LOCATION: San Jose - next to the Turrialba bus station.


GANESHA - - Heredia-Centro - AUTHENTIC INDIAN, MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EASTERN & VEGETARIAN cuisine In the Hotel America, 50 meters South of Central Park in Heredia, next to Fiesta Casino.


SIGLO XXI
VEGETARIAN Chinese restaurant.
LOCATION: San Jose (Sabana West/Oeste) - 300 meters west of POP'S ice cream -


La Mazorca
LOCATION: San Pedro - near the University of CR


Restaurante Vegetariano
LOCATION: San Pedro - near the University of CR


Mango Verde
LOCATION: Heredia (Downtown)

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Not looking to trump Brother Osgood's ace but here's another listing with maps and such: http://www.happycow.net/north_america/c ... /san_jose/

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I'm all for eating health food but have y'all tried eating raw food, my opinion not too tasty but of course good for you!

All my veggy friends swear Vishnu is the worst on the planet.

Good smoothie place with all natural ingredients on corner of 7thav 1 block east of Harry's Poas

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
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Not sure of directions here BK, but I'm thinking that would be Jugo Fruits or Cosecha. Jugo Fruits I grabbed fruit smoothies a lot in the mornings and Cosecha I get mixes of fruits and vegetables. I just need to be a little patient. Will have a juicer and food processor soon.

Here's a list of organic farmer's markets all over CR: http://www.thehealthydish.com/2012/06/0 ... osta-rica/
This site also has tons of recipes so when you get that kitchen stuff, no excuses for not eating healthy. << A bit snarky here.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Jazz-I always loved that Bradshaw quote! Not one of the top of his class from LA Tech!

Thanks for all the great info guys. Will make a green juice for ya sometime when you are down.

So which vegetarians friendly restaurants are very close to HLH and DR? I have noticed Vishnu and el sarab something but wonder what else is close by. Wont mind taking a cab.
And regarding fruits/ juices - in general, is it safe to eat fruits in SJ? I usualky avoid fruits in Asia but not sure about SJ.

Here's a list of vegetarian restaurants in San Jose: http://www.happycow.net/north_america/c ... /san_jose/
And elsewhere in Costa Rica: http://www.happycow.net/north_america/costa_rica/

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

I have always found it safe eating fruits in Costa Rica. I walked by Vishnu the other day. Just took a gander at the menu and not really all that impressed. It is "healthier" than a lot of options, but not sure most of their juices are what I'm wanting. Have a juicer coming this week so it's all good. Made a connection with an organic farmer's daughter, so will just be buying my fruits and produce in bulk and doing most myself.