Quick food guide
Foodie Scene
As places come & go in Tamarindo, here are some places that have stood the test of time with their quality food and restaurant hospitality.
Their house bread is excellent. The medditeranean menu selection is superb with options for even vegetarians. Best of all it is just 5 minutes walk from the house.
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Seasons by Shlomy
500 Av CentralTheir house bread is excellent. The medditeranean menu selection is superb with options for even vegetarians. Best of all it is just 5 minutes walk from the house.
Great coconut cream pie & milkshakes. But cannot comment on the rest of the menu that comprises of decent Costa Rican fare in generous portions.
great al fresco area directly on the beach with cute Adirondack chairs.
Conveniently accepts all major credit cards including Amex.
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Nogui's Restaurant
155Great coconut cream pie & milkshakes. But cannot comment on the rest of the menu that comprises of decent Costa Rican fare in generous portions.
great al fresco area directly on the beach with cute Adirondack chairs.
Conveniently accepts all major credit cards including Amex.
Former LA based chef from France with an excellent seasonal menu comparable with any high end restaurant. Breakfast & lunch available but reservations is recommended for dinner.
located in playa negra, approx. 40 minutes drive.
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Villa Deevena
Former LA based chef from France with an excellent seasonal menu comparable with any high end restaurant. Breakfast & lunch available but reservations is recommended for dinner.
located in playa negra, approx. 40 minutes drive.
Closest cafe to the apartment. Great iced blended coffee for under $2. Nice breakfast menu with good wifi connection for some breakfast or telecommute work.
Note: closes at 3pm
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Café Tico
Closest cafe to the apartment. Great iced blended coffee for under $2. Nice breakfast menu with good wifi connection for some breakfast or telecommute work.
Note: closes at 3pm
fantastic Maruja Bamboo tuna rice bowl: generous portion of tuna, advocado, rice, mango, seasoned carrot & cucumber salad.
big choice of sushi rolls and very good fried rice.
can always count on this place to be open, taking all major c/c and always consistent with quality of food.
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Bamboo Sushi Club
152 C. Centralfantastic Maruja Bamboo tuna rice bowl: generous portion of tuna, advocado, rice, mango, seasoned carrot & cucumber salad.
big choice of sushi rolls and very good fried rice.
can always count on this place to be open, taking all major c/c and always consistent with quality of food.
upscale cuisine, 5 star location of beach & view of sunset and very upscale atmosphere with a beautiful crowd makes up for the pricey menu compared to the rest of tamarindo town.
often used as wedding reception venue.
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Pangas Beach Club
upscale cuisine, 5 star location of beach & view of sunset and very upscale atmosphere with a beautiful crowd makes up for the pricey menu compared to the rest of tamarindo town.
often used as wedding reception venue.
great al fresco atmosphere with many different food choices at reasonable prices and a small playground for kids.
some small pop up stands selling jewelry and small goods as well.
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El Mercadito de Tamarindo Gourmet Food Market
great al fresco atmosphere with many different food choices at reasonable prices and a small playground for kids.
some small pop up stands selling jewelry and small goods as well.
$2 tacos on taco Tuesday, big generous salad bowls and fresh juice smoothies.
tasty home made salsa sauces to go with your fries.
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Sprout
$2 tacos on taco Tuesday, big generous salad bowls and fresh juice smoothies.
tasty home made salsa sauces to go with your fries.
Supermarkets
When you need the forgotten tube of toothpaste or drinking water by the gallon... dont forget to try the local specialty products too!
Closest supermarket within 10 minutes walking distance. Good selection of local fruits, dried goods, cured meats, cheese, small ice cream corner, fair selection of pastries & bread. Fairly priced.
bring home the local coffee EL REY ☕ for just $2 compared to $14 on Amazon!!!
try the sour cream flavor icecream🍦 popsicles!
find regionally unique flavored san Pellegrino sodas like Ficodindae 🌵 (prickly pear) y Arancia!
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Supermarket 2001
Closest supermarket within 10 minutes walking distance. Good selection of local fruits, dried goods, cured meats, cheese, small ice cream corner, fair selection of pastries & bread. Fairly priced.
bring home the local coffee EL REY ☕ for just $2 compared to $14 on Amazon!!!
try the sour cream flavor icecream🍦 popsicles!
find regionally unique flavored san Pellegrino sodas like Ficodindae 🌵 (prickly pear) y Arancia!
when you really need Kellogs fruitloops or box of blueberries...Tamarindo's premier grocery store. 15 minutes drive or $4 taxi ride from Tamarindo.
Find both local & import cereal, soy milk, organic food, fruits & vegetables, fresh/cured meats & seafood, dry goods, wines, souvenir chocolates, baked goods etc.
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Auto Mercado
when you really need Kellogs fruitloops or box of blueberries...Tamarindo's premier grocery store. 15 minutes drive or $4 taxi ride from Tamarindo.
Find both local & import cereal, soy milk, organic food, fruits & vegetables, fresh/cured meats & seafood, dry goods, wines, souvenir chocolates, baked goods etc.
At the Airport
Britt is Costa Rica's export brand of souvenir coffee and chocolates. This britt shop in LIR airport on your way home is after customs, is tax free and sells britt items at a discount compared to supermarkets... if you are buying in bulk you can even get the fresher coffee grounds from the factory shipped direct to your house!
Britt Shop
Britt is Costa Rica's export brand of souvenir coffee and chocolates. This britt shop in LIR airport on your way home is after customs, is tax free and sells britt items at a discount compared to supermarkets... if you are buying in bulk you can even get the fresher coffee grounds from the factory shipped direct to your house!
Activities
treadmill, weights, Spin machines, yoga area, heavy bag. Approx. $5 per drop-in.
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Tamarindo Fitness Center
treadmill, weights, Spin machines, yoga area, heavy bag. Approx. $5 per drop-in.
drop off your old books here for a store credit. buy locally published books here.
also just next to tico cafe!
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Jamie Peligro
drop off your old books here for a store credit. buy locally published books here.
also just next to tico cafe!
I personally reccomend this school for the amazing instructor who help me best my static apnea. doesn't hurt that he is also Belgian record holder.
Freedive Costa Rica
I personally reccomend this school for the amazing instructor who help me best my static apnea. doesn't hurt that he is also Belgian record holder.
A community area that boasts a skate & bmx park, basketball court and a small park that is used as the saturday farmers market.
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Tamarindo Skate Park
A community area that boasts a skate & bmx park, basketball court and a small park that is used as the saturday farmers market.
Church
Tamarindo Church
152service @10am.
For the Coffee Connoisseur
great smoothie truck, multiple coffee vendors with artisanal coffees made with all types of milk, food & snacks, small souvenirs & jewelry for quick presents to bring home.
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Tamarindo Skate Park
great smoothie truck, multiple coffee vendors with artisanal coffees made with all types of milk, food & snacks, small souvenirs & jewelry for quick presents to bring home.
local artisanal coffee house that sells their own in-house roasted single origin estate blends as well as rare local varieties.
sells also homemade gelato, light food and offers coffee tasting classes.
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Nordico Coffee House
Avenida 0local artisanal coffee house that sells their own in-house roasted single origin estate blends as well as rare local varieties.
sells also homemade gelato, light food and offers coffee tasting classes.
local artisanal coffee roasters & cafe located slightly out of tamarindo town area. unique inhouse roasted blends as whole beans or grounds great for bringing home!
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Tamarindo Coffee Roasters
900 Meterslocal artisanal coffee roasters & cafe located slightly out of tamarindo town area. unique inhouse roasted blends as whole beans or grounds great for bringing home!