The options for dining in Tamarindo are abundant. As a tourist hub and the home of a thriving ex-pat community, you’ll easily find not only typical Costa Rican and American restaurants but French, Italian, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian food to satisfy any craving.

A thriving health and wellness community makes finding healthy options easy, from organic food and granola to acai bowls and smoothies. Local agriculture infuses each meal with a freshness and flavor that will have you going back for more.

The fresh sushi and ceviche use locally sourced seafood, often caught that morning, are second to none and make a refreshing option after a day in the sun.

  • Pangas Beach Club
    The ambiance of Pangas Beach Club is unrivaled in Tamarindo. A beach club by day turned fine-dining restaurant by night, Panags offers fusion cuisine in a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. The perfect place to lounge with a cocktail and catch a sunset or for a romantic evening out.
  • Bamboo Sushi Club
    Nothing beats fresh sushi, straight from the ocean and that’s exactly what you can expect at Bamboo Sushi Club. Located in the heart of Tamarindo, amidst the hustle and bustle, Bamboo offers a quiet, Zen-like retreat where the rolls and sashimi (except for the salmon) are the freshest possible!
  • Patagonia Argentina Restaurant and Grill
    Since its grand opening Patagonia Argentina Restaurant and Grill has been a hit with tourists and locals alike. Featuring a diverse wine list, delicious sangria, and a selection of meats, vegetarian options, seafood, and even homemade pasta. We recommend calling ahead and making a reservation at this local hotspot.
  • L’ Estanco El Jardin Escondido
    A great spot for a date night, this is one of our favorite places in Tamarindo! With a mix of healthy, Costa Rican, Mediterranean, and fusion cuisine, L’Estanco El Jardin Escondido is a place you don’t want to miss!
  • Sharky’s Bar
    Tamarindo’s one-true sports bar, Sharky’s describes itself as a place to gather for cold beers while catching a game. With indoor and outdoor seating, traditional pub fare, and cold beers on tap, Sharky’s is the place to be for a cold one after catching some surf.
  • Agua Salada
    If ceviche, tacos, and burritos are your speed, we recommend Agua Salada. A hopping lunch spot, Agua Salada offers a wide array of options from sushi to tacos to pizza. We personally recommend the ceviche as the fish is freshly caught and the cocktails as they have a great in-house mixologist.
  • Longboard BBQ
    For a casual evening out with good food and a relaxing atmosphere, we suggest hitting up Longboard BBQ. It’s a casual, clean place serving a mix of America, Costa Rican, and barbecue.
  • Pico Bistro
    A great little beachfront café, Pico Bistro is worth a drop-in if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy the waves from the beach.
  • Breakfast Grinds
    Breakfast Grinds is a great little breakfast place serving a mix of American and Costa Rican cuisine. If you’re in the mood for a mean burger, theirs definitely hit the spot!
  • Dragonfly Bar & Grill
    Considered one of the best places to eat in Tamarindo, Dragonfly Bar and Grill features an elegant menu that combines local, Costa Rican flavors with an international twist. Enjoy great cocktails and fine wines next to Tamarindo’s only mini-golf course.
  • Sazon Criollo
    If you’re looking for tipico or “typical,” food as we call it in Costa Rica, Sazon Criollo hits the spot! With some of the best seafood Casado on the coast, Sazon Criollo is the place to go if you’re really hungry after an adventure or for some great gallo pinto.

Welcome snack and cocktail / Snack y coctel de bienvenida to our guests

Costa Rican Welcome Fiesta / Fiesta Tica: ceviche de pescado, Pico de gallo, frijoles molinos servido con Patacones
Drink: Special Costa Rican cocktail / coctel “Pura Vida”

Menu Suggestions

Breakfast / Desayuno

Starters / Para Empezar

  • Fresh squeezed juice / Jugo fresco: orange / naranja or grapefruit / pomelo
  • Coffee / café: regular or decaffeinated / Regular o descafeinado.
  • Tea/ Te: black or chamomile / negro o manzanilla
  • Tropical fruit plate / Plato de frutas tropicales: Bananas/ bananos,  cantaloupe / melón, watermelon / sandía, pineapple / piña, papaya, mango.
  • Oatmeal / Avena Cereal / cereal Toasted bread / Pan Tostado: white or whole wheat / blanco o integral sweet rolls/ pan dulce

Breakfast/ Desayuno

  • Eggs as you want / Huevos al gusto: scramble, refried, steamed, served with “gallo pinto” traditional recipe from Costa Rica / revueltos, fritos, al vapor (tiernos), servidos con “gallo pinto” receta tradicional de Costa Rica Omelet / omelet with ham, mushrooms, cheese, bacon / jamón, hongos, queso, tocineta Ranchero, Eggs/ Huevos rancheros, eggs covered with tomato sauce, onions, cilantro
  • Pancakes: plain or with banana, served with honey or maple syrup / sencillos o con banana, servidos con miel de abeja o sirope de maple.
  • French Toast with cinnamon served with maple syrup / tostadas francesas con canela, servidas con sirope de maple.
    Side Dishes/ extras
  • Bacon / Tocineta refried beans / frijoles molidos Potatoes hash brown / Papas Aas

Lunch / Almuerzo

Appetizers / bocas

  • Guacamole & fresh salsa served with corn chips / guacamole y salsa fresca servida con tortillitas fritas.
  • Black beans salsa, cheese, served with corn chips / Frijoles molidos con queso servidos con chips de tortilla.
  • Ceviche: marinated white fish with lemon, tomato, onion, red bell pepper and cilantro, serve with green plantains / pescado blanco marinado al limón con tomate, cebolla, chile dulce, y cilantro, servido con plátanos verdes.

Salads/ Ensaladas

  • Potato and beetroot salad chopped and mixed with mayo and eggs / ensalada rusa, papas y remolacha en cubitos con un aderezo de mayonesa y huevo.
  • Caprese salad / ensalada caprese: sliced tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves served with olive oil, and vinegar of Modena / tomates en rodajas, queso mozzarella y hojas de albahaca servida con aceite de oliva y vinagre de Módena.
  • Typical Costa Rica salad / Ensalada Costarricense: cucumber, carrots, tomato, lettuce, purple cabbage, purple onion, served with a vinaigrette / Pepino, zanahorias, tomate, lechuga, repollo morado, cebolla morada, servida con vinagreta
  • Caesar salad / ensalada césar

Soups / Sopas

  • Vegetables, chicken or beef typical Costa Rican soup / Sopa de pollo o res con verduras estilo costarricense servida con arroz.

Main course / Platillo principal

  • Cheese Hamburger Costa Rican style / Queso−Hamburguesa “tica” Carne patti, lettuce, tomato, relish and ham / torta de carne, lechuga, tomate, pepinillos en encurtido, jamón.
  • Ham and cheese sandwich/ Sándwich de jamón y queso / baguette or sliced bread, ham and cheese.
  • Quesadilla /  Wheat tortillas stuffed with cheese and extras such as chicken, ground beef, beans, lettuce, served with fresh salsa / Tortillas de harina rellenas con queso y opción de pollo, carne molida, frijoles, lechuga, servida con salsa fresca.
  • Rice chicken Costa Rican typical dish / Arroz con pollo plato tradicional costarricense chicken, sweet corn, carrots, green beans, cilantro, garlic, onion, “Salsa Lizano” / pollo, maíz dulce, zanahoria, vainicas, cilantro, ajo, cebolla y “Salsa Lizano”
  • Ceviche / Marinated white fish with lemon, tomato, onion, red bell pepper and cilantro, serve with green plantains / pescado blanco marinado al limón con tomate, cebolla, chile dulce, y cilantro, servido con plátanos verdes.

Dinner / Cena

  • “Casado” Costa Rican traditional dish / Casado plato tradicional costarricense, rice, beans, salad, chicken breast, beef, or fish / arroz, frijoles, ensalada, pechuga de pollo, bistec de res o pescado.
  • Mix Fajitas / fajitas mixtas, beef, chicken, bell peppers, onions. Serve with white rice / carne, pollo, chile dulce, cebollas, servidas con arroz blanco.
  • Chicken with Potatoes Costa Rican style / Pollo con papas a lo “Tico”. Served with with rice and sauteed vegetables / servido con vegetales salteados y arroz.
  • Pasta Bolognese / pasta en salsa de carne molida, ground beef sauce with basil over spaghetti
  • Pesto Pasta / pasta “penne” al pesto, short pasta with pesto sauce/ “penne” pasta con pesto.
  • Brochette /pinchos beef, chicken, shrimp or mix, with bell pepper and onion / de carne, pollo, camarón o mixtas con cebolla y chile dulce
  • Shrimp rice / arroz con camarones, rice with onions, garlic, bell peppers, onion, cilantro, carrots and shrimp
  • Fish filet with garlic / pescado al ajillo. Served with rice.

Dessert / Postre

  • Banana tempura with vanilla ice cream, salsa de chocolate / tempura de banana con helado de vainilla, sirope de chocolate
  • Passionfruit cheesecake / pie de queso maracuyá
  • Coconut Flan / flan de coco
  • Vanilla Flan / flan de vainilla

Transportation from airports and to Tamarindo

Casa La Reina is accessable by road from both of Costa Rica’s international airports. We recommend flying into Liberia’s Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), Guanacaste, approximately a 1-hour and a 20-minute drive to the villa. The second option is the capital of Costa Rica, San José (Juan Santamaria International Airport – SJO), approximately a 4-5 hour drive, traffic dependent.

We are happy to arrange private transportation, private coach, or aircraft landing in Tamarindo, for your arrival to Casa La Reina from either airport, or you are welcome to rent a vehicle at the airport from your selected car rental agency.