2 Best Restaurants in Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

El Chivo Cantina

$$ Fodor's choice
With an atmosphere as fun and funky as the luchadora (Mexican wrestler) legend for which it's named, everyone will have a great time and an even better meal at this Mexican cantina. A large garden strung with lights beckons to families, and the long bar is a great place to try some churros after your meal.

Little Lucha

$
Decorated with figurines and images of Mexican wrestlers, with a VW bus for the bar, this restaurant serves authentic Mexico City street tacos. Feel the taco love with a platter: the cochinita pibil, which features pork shoulder slow-cooked in banana leaves and seasoned to citrus perfection, the veggie (not just for vegetarians) with mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, and garlic, and the classic beer-battered fish taco topped with white sauce and a few drops of hot sauce.
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
8723--4297
Known For
  • Taco Tuesday (all tacos $2)
  • tequila cocktails and Mexican beers
  • colorful punk-rock atmosphere
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.