Gastronomy
Costa Rican cuisine won't disappoint you. Amongst its traditional recipes, you'll be able to savor Casado, a dish with rice, beans and fried sweet banana accompanied by vegetables, meat or fish; Gallo Pinto, the typical Costa Rican breakfast, with rice, beans, eggs and banana; tamales, banana leaves stuffed with cornmeal, saffron rice, pork, beans and vegetables; and ceviche, made mostly with tropical tilapia or white bass.
Playa Potrero is a small town with a large number of restaurants to choose from. Whether you are looking for an authentic Costa Rican meal or are craving your favorite comfort food, you will be sure to find it at one of Potrero's delicious restaurants!
Sodas
Costa Rica is full of local restaurants that they call Sodas. If you come to Costa Rica and don't try the food at a Soda you are missing out. You have to try the Casado, a traditional Costa Rican dish made of rice, beans, sweet plantains, and your choice of chicken, beef, or fish. They are also great places to relax with a local Imperial beer. There are amazing Sodas in and around Potrero that you need to check out.
- Soda Marcell
- Soda Y Restaurante El Estero Azul
- Soda El Coco
- Soda Brasilito
Beach Eats
These are some great restaurants that are right on the beach that have a perfect view for the sunset. Bring the whole family along.
- Las Brisas
- The Sailing Center
- The Beach House
Potrero Favorites
These are some local favorites around Potrero that you are definitely worth checking out.
- The Shack
- Sol y Mar
- Pizzeteria
- Casa Celeste
- Carpe Diem
- Maxwell's
- Perlas
- The Smokin' Pig
- Barrakuda