Costa Rica Restaurants Map
Find a good meal along the way
Find places to eat along your route with our map of restaurants, sodas, food stands, food trucks and bars we have personally visited and recommend in Costa Rica.
Start with the area where you will be staying, explore the nearby pins and keep a few options in mind for beach days, outings and the journeys between your destinations.
We pay for our own meals, and the restaurants featured on this map are not sponsored placements.
Explore Costa Rica
Find places to eat
Select a pin to see the place details, then use its Google Maps link to explore the restaurant further.
Open the restaurants map in a new tab
If the embedded map does not load or feels small on your phone, use the link above to open the larger Google map.
A little help with the map
How to use this map
Find your area
Zoom into the town or region on your route so you can see nearby places without searching the whole country.
Open a pin
Select a restaurant to see its details and use “View in Google Maps” when available for its business listing.
Make a short list
Choose a few options close to your accommodation or planned outings, then confirm opening times before making a special trip.
On a phone, use two fingers to move around the embedded map when prompted, or open the larger map in a new tab for more room.
Get a taste of Costa Rica
Make local food part of your trip
What is Costa Rican food like?
Rice and beans are everyday staples in Costa Rica, alongside fresh fruit, vegetables, plantains and dishes made with chicken, beef, pork or fish.
Gallo pinto is a familiar breakfast of rice and beans cooked together, while a casado brings rice, beans, salad and a choice of protein onto one plate, with the accompaniments varying from kitchen to kitchen.
Look for a local soda
Sodas are traditional local restaurants where you can try Costa Rican dishes in a casual setting, with some serving food from a counter and others offering a menu.
We enjoy including these everyday places in our travels, and our guide to eating at a soda explains what to expect before you sit down.
A few useful reads
Explore our food guides
Traditional dishes
Get familiar with Costa Rican food so you recognize more of the menu and can choose something you would like to try.
Vegetarian and vegan travel
Our vegetarian and vegan guide helps you plan meals and ask about ingredients instead of relying only on a dish’s name.
Bring the flavors home
Browse our recipe section when you would like to make something inspired by your trip in your own kitchen.
Two maps for one trip
Plan where to go next
Match your restaurant stops with the towns, beaches and activities you want to visit using our destinations map and the travel guides linked to its pins.
Connect the places you choose
Find the transport that fits your trip
Think about how you will reach your accommodation and move around once you arrive, because the right choice depends on your route, the location of your stays and how much freedom you want between planned activities.
Explore with a rental car
A rental car gives you flexibility to choose your own stops and visit places beyond the center of town, so compare the full rental terms and vehicle options for your route.
Let someone else do the driving
Compare shared shuttles and private transfers for journeys between destinations, then plan local outings around your hotel location and available transport.
Our guide to getting around Costa Rica explains the options, and our Costa Rican team can help with the car rentals and transfers you arrange through Mytanfeet.
Keep planning at your own pace
More help for your trip
Plan the days around your meals
Use our travel planning guides and trip planning timeline to organize your route and reservations.
Keep useful guides close
Browse our destination eBooks for more detailed recommendations to use alongside your plans.
Explore Mytanfeet benefits
See our travel deals and reader benefits when you are ready to arrange activities, stays and transportation.
A few common questions
Using your restaurants map
Have you visited the restaurants on this map?
Yes, this map brings together places we have personally visited and recommend, and we pay for our meals rather than accepting sponsored placements on the map.
Can I use this map on my phone?
Yes, you can explore the embedded map or use the link below it to open a larger Google map in a new tab.
Does the map replace checking a restaurant’s current details?
No, restaurants can change their menus, opening times or location, so confirm the details that matter to your visit before making a special trip.