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Central American Food - 4 Dishes To Try in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (Americans Try Costa Rican Food)

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Central American Food - 4 Dishes To Try in Costa Rica ???????? (Americans Try Costa Rican Food)

We're in the town of Cahuita, Costa Rica ???????? and we're trying some of the most popular dishes from the country! Costa Rica is a country known for rich culture and diverse landscape. It's also got some amazing food! We've been dying to give these dishes a try.

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Here are the dishes we ate and what we paid for them...

Gallo Pinto from Soda Kawe $4.50
Ensalada de Frutas from Cafe Cahuita $2.75
Coconut from street vendor at entrance of Cahuita National Park $1
Patacones with bean dip from Rincon de Sandra $2.75
Casado con pollo from Rincon de Sandra $6.50

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First Time in Costa Rica!! ???????? COSTA RICAN STREET FOOD Tour in San Jose!!

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San José, Costa Rica - Welcome to San José, the capital and biggest city in Costa Rica, and one of the best places to eat Costa Rican food. Today we’re going on an ultimate Costa Rica street food tour, from the market to local restaurants and everything in between. Let’s go eat!

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Mercado Central de San José (San José Central Market) - We’re beginning this tour at the central market in San Jose, the best place to take in the sights, sounds and ingredients of Costa Rica. Soda Tala, San José Central Market ( is without a doubt one of the city’s best stalls, known for their Gallo Pinto (Rice and beans) - the national dish of Costa Rica. We also tried Marisquería Brigitte for their Cadosas (Ceviche with Picaritas chips), which is something else you don’t want to miss. Finally, La Sorbetera de Lolo Mora is a perfect sweet finish to any market tour in San Jose.

Super Cholo Gigante at Super Cholo Gigante, San José Meat Market - After walking around the market, we then headed to the Meat Market and in the back there’s a restaurant that specializes in bocas, or small places of food. Here you can get all the classic Costa Rican foods, authentic and cooked to perfection.

Empanadas at La Empanadota - You can’t come to Costa Rica without trying an empanada and everyone seems to have their favorite. When they are deep fried hot and fresh and drizzled in five sticky sauces, they are hard to resist.

Next up with tried Costa Rican Coffee at Café La Mancha ( and it was the perfect afternoon boost.

And finally we tried some unique Ice cream at the famous Corazón Contento Pastelería, San José, Costa Rica (

Again, thank you to Yeison and Samantha from My Tan Feet, and Alex and Roberto from Chepe Cletas Tours for taking me around San Jose, Costa Rica!

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Regional Eats: What Foods To Eat in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is well known for its lush rainforests, epic surf spots, and three-toed sloths, but its food scene is also worthy of attention. Costa Rica’s rich culinary culture is strongly influenced by the dizzying array of fruits and veggies made possible by the same biodiversity and microclimates that make it a destination for nature lovers.

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Traditional Costa Rican Dish- Ceviche

One of Costa Rica's favorite seafood dishes is Ceviche.
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Incredible DIY street food tour in Costa Rica!

We tried the best street food in Costa Rica - from delicious snacks to incredible main dishes and desserts that hit *juuuuust* the right spot. Join us to see which foods you can't miss in Costa Rica!

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Long Life Food of Costa Rica!! HUGE BREAKFAST + Secrets to Eating in Nicoya!!

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Nicoya, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica - Nicoya is one of the five Blue Zones in the world, where people traditionally live much longer and healthier lives. Today we’re learning from some of the community elders about what they do, and especially what they eat. This was a huge learning experience, and definitely many tips that we can all use!

Fonda Chorotega, Nicoya, Costa Rica - We first spent some time at Fonda Chorotega, a restaurant in Nicoya preserving traditional Costa Rican food in the region. We first cooked some local corn tortillas with cheese, then tried some tamales. Next we had an entire gallo pinto meal with organic free range chicken stew. We also had egg coffee!

Mujeres del Maíz, Nicoya, Costa Rica - Next we met up with a community from Mujeres del Maíz who specialize in preserving corn recipes from Nicoya. Corn, in all shapes, sizes, and forms is very important in longevity and local diet.

Fidel - 97 Years Old, Nicoya, Costa Rica - Finally, it was a huge honor to meet up with Fidel, who is 97 years old, and still enjoys life to the fullest!

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Top 10 Costa Rican Foods to Try (And A Trip to Our Local Fruit Stand)

In a country advertised as the place to see sloths, go ziplining, and surfing—the cuisine is typically overlooked when considering Costa Rica as a destination. Sure, this magically diverse country is known for its world-class coffee, yet many people cannot even recall a dish for which Costa Rica is famous.

While international gastronomy tours are taking off as a reason for travel, cuisine in Costa Rica is evolving and fusing new flavors with traditional dishes.

Here, Kathleen Evans brings us on a gastronomy tour of Costa Rica, including a look at some of the most popular dishes and a tour of a local fruit stand near her home.

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The 9 Most Popular Foods in Costa Rica

Food in Costa Rica is second only to the country’s beauty. Known for its use of fresh ingredients, like fruits and vegetables, the cuisine in Costa Rica is delicious. Here are 9 of the most popular foods in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rican cuisine is known for its simplicity, freshness, and emphasis on natural flavors. The country's cuisine draws inspiration from its abundant tropical fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats. Costa Rican dishes often showcase a combination of indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Here are some iconic dishes that represent the flavors of Costa Rica's local cuisine:

1. Gallo Pinto: Considered the national dish of Costa Rica, Gallo Pinto is a hearty breakfast dish made with rice and black beans. The rice and beans are sautéed with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and spices like cilantro and Salsa Lizano, a popular Costa Rican condiment. Gallo Pinto is often served with eggs, cheese, tortillas, and a side of fried plantains.

2. Casado: A typical lunchtime meal in Costa Rica, Casado means married in Spanish, referring to the marriage of different components on one plate. It typically consists of white rice, black beans, a protein (such as grilled chicken, beef, or fish), salad, fried plantains, and sometimes a small portion of picadillo (vegetables sautéed with ground meat). Casado provides a well-balanced and satisfying meal.

3. Arroz con Pollo: A flavorful chicken and rice dish, arroz con pollo is prepared with seasoned chicken, rice, vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and bell peppers), onions, garlic, and spices. The ingredients are cooked together to create a delicious one-pot meal. Arroz con Pollo is a comforting and popular dish enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

4. Olla de Carne: Olla de Carne is a traditional Costa Rican beef soup made with various cuts of beef, vegetables (such as potatoes, carrots, chayote, and plantains), corn on the cob, and spices. The ingredients are simmered together to create a rich and flavorful broth. Olla de Carne is often enjoyed as a hearty meal, especially during cooler months.

5. Ceviche: A refreshing seafood dish popular in coastal areas, ceviche features raw fish or shrimp marinated in lime or lemon juice, mixed with diced onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and sometimes diced tomatoes. The citric acid in the juice cooks the seafood, resulting in a tangy and flavorful dish. Ceviche is often served with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

6. Sopa Negra: Translating to black soup, Sopa Negra is a black bean soup seasoned with garlic, onions, cilantro, and sometimes Salsa Lizano. It is typically served with a boiled egg, white rice, and a drizzle of Lizano sauce. Sopa Negra is a comforting and filling soup enjoyed throughout Costa Rica.

7. Tres Leches Cake: A popular dessert in Costa Rica (and many other Latin American countries), Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked in three types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. The cake is moist, sweet, and often topped with whipped cream and fruit. It is a decadent treat enjoyed on special occasions.

These dishes provide a glimpse into the delicious and varied cuisine of Costa Rica. Costa Rican cuisine also offers other specialties such as plantains prepared in various ways (fried, mashed, or baked), picadillos (vegetable sautés), arroz con leche (rice pudding), and a variety of tropical fruit juices and smoothies. Exploring the local cuisine of Costa Rica will introduce you to a delightful range of flavors and the country's rich culinary traditions.

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What to eat in Costa Rica, heading to Costa Rica and not sure what to expect to eat and drink? Well here we cover more than just rice and beans (which you will have a lot of in Costa Rica). We talk about Costa Rican snacks, breakfasts, and a whole lot more.
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International Living Costa Rica Correspondent Jason Holland checks out the street food scene in Costa Rica. Favorites include savory-sweet green mango with lime juice and salt, flavored shaved ice with sweetened condensed milk, and meat skewers.

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????????????Hi, hello everyone, thanks for being here one more time. In this video I’ll talk about The best local dishes here in Costa Rica, if you are planning to vacation here in Costa Rica or even if you are planning to move permanently here you should know what Costa Ricans eat!

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????????????Costa Rica has many great things and it has delicious and tasty foods, coffee is also famous worldwide and fruits like banana, pineapple, watermelon and some more that are usually exported to many countries around the world.

????????????Regular dishes in Costa Rica are, Gallo Pinto which is the most popular one, it is served normally for breakfast and is basically a mix of rice and black beans, comes normally with eggs, sweet plantain, white fresh cheese, Natilla which is a white kind of sweet cream and fresh coffee, it is very delicious so try it when in Costa Rica.

????????????Olla de Carne, is a meat soup mixed with local vegetables and normally served for lunch, this special dish came from a Jewish meal called Adafina very common among Jewish in Spain used for Shabbat celebration.

????????????The use of tortilla is very common in Costa Rican, actually from Costa Rica to the north of the continent; the use of the tortilla increases a lot, tortillas are very well made here and homemade tortillas are the best.

????????????Rice and beans, is another very famous dish here in Costa Rica, it is more popular on the Caribbean side and black people in the country, it has great flavor similar to Gallo Pinto however, it uses red beans, coconut, chicken with a delicious sauce and usually comes with a unique hot sauce. This special dish has its roots from the area of Louisiana in the United Estates. If you have the opportunity, please try this dish!

????????????A Casado is a common dish in Costa Rica, normally served at lunch and dinner, it comes usually with white rice, beans, local salad, picadillo which is a vegetable cooked with sauce, sweet plantains and a piece of meat to choose from chicken, meat, pork or fish. This is the most common dish in all Costa Rica; you can find it even in the most exclusive restaurants and hotels in the entire country, very similar to Gallo Pinto as well.

????????????Other common dishes are Tamal which is usually prepared in December or special national dates, it is made of corn flour, potatoes, vegetables and pork, it is wrapped in a Plantain leaf, cooked in water and ready to eat.


????????????These are some of the most common and popular dishes, I believe for sure there are some other delicious foods in the country as well! The country is rich in nature and the soil is very rich so basically one can grow anything.

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Trying some local foods in San Jose | Backpacking Costa Rica [S3-E8]

Trying some local foods in San Jose | Backpacking Costa Rica

Travel vlog 176 | San Jose Costa Rica | Country #12/195

In this episode we find a local restaurant in San Jose and sample some traditional Costa Rican dishes.

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A Taste of Costa Rica

From the homes of locals to fancy international restaurants, authentic Costa Rican food is found most everywhere in this small country. Costa Rica is an agricultural society and as such has meals that rely on a fresh supply of local produce. Staple ingredients include meat (chicken, pork, and beef), fish, rice, beans, plantains, and tortillas.

Known as comida typica (typical food), this food is served in small restaurants called sodas. Locals and foreigners alike gather at sodas to eat and chat—it's a fun and friendly environment.

You'll come across gallo pinto most everywhere you go. Offered during breakfast, gallo pinto means spotted rooster in Spanish, a reference to the speckled appearance of the rice and beans that are served alongside eggs and tortillas. Gallo pinto is a tasty and filling option.

The most notable lunch/dinner dish is the casado. This meal includes rice, beans, plantains, meat, and a small salad. The name casado means marriage in Spanish. The etymology of this word is widely debated, but most people think that it hints at the marriage of its various ingredients.

Costa Rican food isn't the most unusual food you'll ever eat, but it is yummy, especially at good restaurants. While traveling in Costa Rica, be sure to sample the country's many culinary specialties.

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Discovering the food of Central America

We jumped in the deep end, our first day in Central America and we found ourselves in the local food markets tasting all the weird and wonderful fruits and snacks of Costa Rica.
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The Best Restaurant in San Jose, Costa Rica

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Restaurant Chancay - San Jose, Costa Rica

David's Been Here is touring all the top restaurants of Costa Rica's capital of San Jose. Here David pays a visit to the Peruvian restaurant Chancay. Opened in 2002, this delicious spot serves up some traditional Peruvian foods, like Ceviche, chicken or shrimp Causa Limena, and loads of other delicious options as well. Owned by a famous TV personality in San Jose, this South American restaurant is a delicious and must visit spot in the capital city. For some unique tastes from the entrées to desserts in an upscale city setting, head to Restaurant Chancay. For more information on this and all the top eats of the city, check out the David's Been Here Guide to San Jose.

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