Jaco and Herradura Restaurants

Bagels

Bagelman’s

• Bagels with spreads, bagel sandwiches
• Free wifi!
• On the main street, south of Pops

Breakfast

The Coffee Shop

• On the main street across from Pops, co-located with Parrilla ada Argentina

Chinese

The Dragon on Bohio

·         Variety of Chinese appetizers and entrées; try the pot stickers and sesame shrimp.

·         Located on Calle Bohio, next to the Poseidon Hotel.  From the main street, turn onto Calle Bohio toward the ocean.

Chicken and Ribs

Pollo Parrillero

·         Best chicken and ribs in town!

·          They offer both fire-roasted and fried chicken; the pork ribs are the best you’ll ever taste.   Their cole slaw (enselada repollo) is terrific as well.

·         Beach side of main street, at the corner of the street to the Oz Hotel

Diverse Menu

Lemon Zest

·         Very diverse menu of fish, lamb, beef, duck and other entrees somewhat unusual for Costa Rica.  South end of main street, on the second floor

Los Amigos

• On the main street in the center of Jaco, at intersection with Pops
• Wraps, burritos, steaks, Thai, smoothies, salads, burgers
• 2643.2961
• Middle of Jaco on main street, across from Pop’s

Pacific Bistro

Located across the street from the Funky Monkey. This restaurant is owned and run by Chef Kevin Green who works solo in the kitchen. His limited menu has an Asian and Latin infused flavor and the food is top notch.   Must try.

Wish Bone

·         One of the most popular restaurants in the area, offering a very diverse menu from brick oven pizza to enchiladas, burritos and pitas. Their salads are famous as well.  Portions here are large, and the service is exceptional.  We suggest the mahi mahi pita, pad Thai bowl, seared tuna salad, pizza, or anything on the right side of the menu under Mexican type dishes. Bring your appetite as the portions are very generous.

·         Located in the center of Jaco on the main street

Mexican

Jaco Taco

·         Huge portions of American-style Mexican food plus traditional dishes

·         Near the Best Western on the main street of Jaco

Pizza

El Picaro Pizza

• On the main streeet, next to Mexican Joe’s Internet Café
• Delivery service
• 2643.1147 

Pizzeria Bocha

• Located 10 minutes south of Jaco on Playa Hermosa
• Lunch and dinner delivery to Jaco
• 2643.3696

Seafood

El Pelicano

• Located on Herradura Beach.  The menu is extensive and the food and presentation are terrific. Try their coffee and desserts, too.  Drive down the same road as if you were going to Los Sueños Resort & Marina.  Drive past the Los Sueños entrance about ½ mile and you’ll dead end at the beach. Make a left and it is the 3^rd Restaurant on your left.

Hicaco

·         Famous for its all-you-care-to-eat lobster and seafood festival every Wednesday night from 6:00pm- 10:00pm for one price, including beverages and dessert.

• Located on the ocean in Jaco, south of Vista Mar and north of Vista Las Palmas
• Menu includes mahi mahi, tuna, steak, pork, salads, pasta and soups
• 2643.3226

Soda

Soda Jaco Tipico

·         Good local cuisine served cafeteria style.  You point at what you want, they put it on a plate and you pay at the end of the line.  Good and cheap food.

·         From the main street in Jaco, turn onto the street between Pops and Los Amigos and drive to and then cross over the costanera highway.  The soda is right there.

Soda Marea Alta

This is the best Tico food around.  Located at the south end of the Jaco main street, across the street from the Platinum Gymnasium that you’ll see on the second floor. Order the mixed ceviche’ appetizer.  The two main courses we suggest you try are the Corvina Marea Alta, which is a thin sea bass filet smothered in a white cream hearts of palm and shrimp sauce.  It is incredible and cheap!  Second, the filet mignon.  A large tender filet Mignon, bacon wrapped and smothered in homemade brown gravy.  Incredible!

Steak

Parrilla ada Argentina

·         Imported Argentine and U.S. beef cooked over a wood-burning grill.

·         Located on Jaco’s main street, across from Los Amigos

Sushi

 Tsunami Sushi

·         The best sushi around. Good prices, good portions and always fresh. Located in Jaco central, second floor of the Galleon shopping center.

French-African-Asian

Pili Pili

·         Modern fusion cooking from a French chef who has lived in Africa and Asia! Bruno works solo in the kitchen to create some of the best meals on the Pacific Coast.

·         Located south of Pops on the beach side of Main Street, second floor

·         Reservations recommended; 2643.5535 or 8995.4936; BYOB

Bars & Lounges

Ganesha

• On north end of Jaco, on the beach, above Corpus Gym
• South Beach Miami-style open-air lounge with chill out and house music
• 2643.3916

Bohio Bar & Restaurant

·         Great view, open air, and great food and drinks and a full liquor bar.  To get there turn left or right off Main Street where you see the blue sign that says “Planet Food.”  Just take the street to the end and you’ll see Bohio on your left; it’s right on Jaco beach.

Monkey Bar

·         Located on the north end of Jaco’s main street.

Jungle Bar

·         A favorite of tourists and Costa Ricans of all ages!  Fun, safe atmosphere.  Pool tables, dance floor and two bar areas.  On the north end of Jaco’s main street.

Le Loft

·         Opened in November 2008 by the owners of Prive’ in San Jose.  Located in the red building across the street from Los Amigos and Pops.

Plankton

·         Fun bar with a great mix of people; videos and a DJ.  On the main street in El Galeon.

Vibe

·         Large dance bar open late, located in the El Galeon shopping center.