Allister1369 wrote:
Gents,
IMO, this is the best restaurant in San Jose. I highly recommend that you ask for Walter as your server and go with his recommendation on what to order. I also recommend that you save some room for their chocolate lava cake. Not as heavy as you might think, and it tops off what is usually an excellent dinner.
Can't wait to get back in September!
Pura Vida
I'm glad you enjoyed the place, but by no means is it the best in SJ - its not even the best steak res't in San Jose (that would be Donde Carlos) - however, it does have the distinction of being close to the gulch - when you are there next time, see if a bar called "Puchos" is open - you might enjoy going in for a drink
Candidly, no steak place in CR is "all that" if they use domestic beef, which is raised on grass without grain.
Overall, Costa Rica is far from a foodies paradise - you can find Ok food, or even pretty good food, but San Jose is never going to be counted among the great cities for good food. Unlike places like France or Italy, great food is not part of Costa Rican culuture, although there are plenty of other things to like and recommend
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