Category: Restaurants

Restaurant Defin Blanco is a Chinese restaurant. It is located downtown. As you walk from the soccer field going into town, stay on the left-hand side of the street. When you get to an intersection where you can see Pollando Fried Chicken, take a left. It will be on the left-hand side, right past Tico…

Restaurant Brunchy is a new restaurant downtown in Puerto Jimenez. They are right across the street from the restaurant Carolinas. They advertise an American breakfast of bacon and eggs of your choice. They also have waffles and pancakes. When I was there, I met the chief, an older woman. Mama is in the kitchen!! Whenever…

Monka Restaurant is on Main Street in Puerto Jimenez. Walking from the soccer field to town, you will walk past the police station. Right across the street is Monka. They offer breakfast sandwiches that are very good. Their bread is fresh and just the right amount of crust versus the soft part. If you ask,…

To get to Cafe Hellen, start at the soccer field and walk just past the second block. On Main Street on the left, just past La Terraza, you will find a good breakfast spot. Cafe Hellen has a great menu. Their food is very good. Great sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch– Price $. Review 4.5 stars

Starting at the soccer field, walk down Main Street (Calle Principal), and turn left at the second block. On your right, below the La Terraza restaurant, is a fried chicken restaurant. Yes, we are talking greasy fried chicken and fries. The chicken falls off the bones. Add a cold Coke, and you’re in heaven! Plus,…

Two blocks down Main Street from the soccer field, take a left. 3/4 down the block on your right, you will come to Soda Anita. They have very good local food. Anita’s empanadas make a great snack or meal. Stuffed with meat and/or beans and cheese, these deep-fried goodies are delicious and are a deal…

For breakfast, the bakery is on Main Street, just up from the soccer field, right next to the police station. It opens at 4.30 am. They have all types of pastries (savory and sweet) and also sandwiches and pizza. The savory meat pastries stuffed with your choice of ham and cheese, chicken, or beef are…

Soda El Colectivo is located on the first road to the right coming into Puerto Jimenez from Rincon. It’s on the right-hand side of the street, past the Pali, the bus station, and a small wood shop. Before you get to the Grupo Materiales hardware store, you will see Soda El Colectivo on the corner.…

The hole in the wall, Nanos cafe, or where you see all the men in the morning having breakfast. It is a small soda on First Street, right past Grupo Materials. Early morning, it is full of people having a traditional Costa Rican Breakfast. The food is wonderful, and the price makes you smile ,…

From the soccer field, walk down Main Street and take a right at the first intersection. Halfway down the block on your left is the quaint and inviting Soda El Localito. In front of the soda is a big almond tree that provides lots of shade. They serve typical local food, from gallo pinto to…