Came for cocktails, left happy. Drinks were solid, and the live band made the vibe way better than expected. Nice spot to just chill for a bit. Didn&rsquo;t try the food though&mdash;menu looked kinda pricey for what it is. Maybe next time.

Stopped by for coffee and cake and the almond milk latte was super smooth. Apple crumble hit the spot too. Owners are genuinely friendly, made it feel like a chill place to hang with friends.

Guac and chips were solid. Tuna with risotto hit the spot. Ivannia made it easy despite the language thing.

The casado con pollo here was solid and the plate was huge for the price. Classic local soda vibe, nothing fancy but it hit the spot.

The vibe here is what pulls me in every time&mdash;lively but not chaotic. Pastries are decent, though I&#39;ve had better around town. Still, the atmosphere keeps me coming back.

The casado with seabass was really good, and the ceviche tasted super fresh. Pina colada was solid too. Service dragged a bit toward the end, but the food kept me happy.

The hummus shakshuka was so creamy, I kept going back for more. Fries came out super crispy too. Place had a chill vibe, mostly locals which I liked. Solid spot if you&#39;re craving Middle Eastern food around Santa Teresa. Just wish the pita was a bit warmer, but no big deal.

The handmade tortillas on the fish tacos are the real deal. Got them fresh off the press, still warm. Fish was cooked right, flaky, not dry. Honestly, that&#39;s the main thing I remember. The kids&#39; menu stuff was fine, but those tortillas carried the whole meal for me. Would go back just for that.

Ceviche was fresh, big portion too. Good spot to grab a drink and watch the waves. Place gets busy around sunset, so you might wait a bit. But the food holds up. I&#39;ve been here a few times now, it&#39;s consistent. Not fancy, just solid.

The ceviche roll caught my eye right away &mdash; sushi with a Costa Rican twist, why not. Fish was super fresh, like melt-in-your-mouth fresh. Kind of a small place but that didn&rsquo;t bother me. I&rsquo;d go back just for that roll again. Maybe next time I&rsquo;ll try something else on the menu too.

Coco at the bar was really on top of things&mdash;kept checking in and her drink suggestions were spot on. I had a couple of cocktails and they were solid, not too sweet. The beachfront seating is the main draw though, you can just sit there and zone out to the waves. Only thing is it gets a bit crowded later in the day, but that&#39;s kind of expected.

Felt like we were guests in their home, not just customers. Miguel and his wife really take care of you. The tasting menu was personal and tasty. Just remember to book ahead, only a few tables.

The burger was solid and the local craft beer hit the spot. Service took a while to get their attention, but once we did, they were friendly.

The eggs Benedict with salmon were spot on&mdash;brioche fresh, melted right in my mouth. Place has that relaxed vibe, so don&#39;t come starving and in a rush. I&#39;d ask how long the food takes if you&#39;re on a schedule. Took a bit to arrive, but honestly, the flavors made up for it.

Stopped by for drinks and a bite&mdash;the cocktails were well made, not too sweet, which I appreciated. Place is green and cozy, lots of plants and warm lighting. Food was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but the drink pairing made it work. Just note the bill comes with a 10% service charge already added, so it adds up quick.

The live music and karaoke give this place such a Pura Vida feel. Sweet pork chimichanga was solid, and the beer sampler let me try a few of their house brews without committing.

Solid breakfast spot. Sort of Avo Toast was good, Huevos Vaqueros too. Lots of veggie options which I appreciate. Matcha latte was fine. Service was decent, nothing crazy. Place gets busy around noon, so go early if you can. 👍

Came with five friends and we all dug in. The casado de pescado was solid, fish cooked right and the rice and beans were on point. Arroz con camar&oacute;n had a good amount of shrimp, not stingy. The fresh fruit drinks were the real MVP though, so refreshing. Place was a bit busy but worth it.

Came for the sunset view, honestly didn&#39;t expect much from the food. Grilled octopus was surprisingly good&mdash;tender, charred just right. Service kept it simple, no fuss. Prices are a bit high but you&#39;re paying for the location. If you&#39;re in the area and want a solid meal with an ocean backdrop, it works.

Stopped by for lunch and grabbed the pollo en salsa. Tasted like something cooked at home, not a fancy restaurant. The smoothie was a good call too. Service was fast, no complaints. Place is simple but that&#39;s part of the charm. Would eat here again if I&#39;m in the area.

Stopped for drinks and nachos, ended up staying for dinner. Fish tacos were solid, and the staff was friendly.

The barista actually remembered my usual order on the second visit, which caught me off guard in a good way. Coffee&#39;s solid and probably the cheapest bag of beans I&#39;ve found around town. Place gets a bit busy after 10am but that&#39;s fine. Just wish they had more seating by the window.

The smoothies here are really good, I had the matcha latte too and it was solid. Small place, cozy but not fancy. Felt like a neighborhood spot where you can just sit and chill for a bit. Staff knew their menu well when I asked about ingredients. Only thing is it gets a little cramped when it&#39;s busy, but that&#39;s part of the charm I guess.

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