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There was a place on the corner of 1st & 9th called Faro's, but later became Dos Gringos. I was wondering if the food (especially the steaks) is still good.

Went for lunch at L'Amistad for the first time in June. The food is excellent there. Repeated a couple of times during that week. On my August trip, asked a chica where she wants to go for dinner. Told me she knew a good place with excellent food and nice ambiance. She took me to L'Amistad.

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Attila

I'm looking forward to my "all-inclusive" stay there...

Never have eaten there so can't argue with the many AAA Amistad reviews.

Holiday Inn Aurola.

Colonial Casino.

Now called Papi's. Typical bar food nothing special IMO. An expat hangout

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I was informed the Bar Poas is changing hands Tue.

La Criollita

Ave 7, between C7 y C9, in the shadows of the INS building, has a good menu, good prices, good hours, good service, an outdoor aviary in the back for the birders, AND the chicas like it, too.

I really like this place also. Usually very busy for lunch because of all the ins workers so I go mid-late afternoon or early evening. Has a varied menu, good liquor selection & the aviary is a cool ambiance!

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I like Soda Peru when I am really looking to fill up on something tasty and the low price doesn't hurt. I haven't seen anything posted on Cafe Mundo in some time. Is it still open? Never tried it but am planning on it for my next trip.

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Cafe Mundo is still open. Best is to grab a table out in the patio.

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Attila

Consider Papa Pez, a seafood place located in the El Pueblo complex that sits on a hill in Barrio Tournón, right above Barrio Amon. It has a Mexican decor, is convenient, clean, and comfortable. White tablecloths. It was a short cab ride from Hotel Mona Lisa where I stayed.

I went there twice and each time enjoyed a very nice fish dinner. Complimentary chips and salsa were provided. I opted for the Italian version. A large filet was tender and flaky, topped with a tasty chopped tomato sauce. There were sides of rice and fresh cooked veggies. I believe it was about 7500 colones.

Princesa Marina has gotten expensive.

Earlier this month, I went with my woman. I paid ¢28,000 for 2 people. $56 WTF??? I had 3 ceviches (they are kind of small) and a fried fish dinner and she had some kind of mixed seafood plate and we got a small pitcher of fruit punch.

In over my 50 trips I haven't at all the places mentioned over the years. I don't think that I will go back to JR'S as I thought it was too expensive . ML if all others are closed. Chubbs on Sat. and Sun.

JR Ribs has (or had when I last went) a weekday lunch special for 3,500. That's the only reasonable price there, as the regular prices are much higher.

Orange, the last time myself, Gringotim and Royboy eat there it was $30 for a rib dinner. Plus we had to wait for over a half hour to get in but on the plus side we had a few beers while waiting.