Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Papagayo is happy to take you through a journey of Costa Rican cuisine. These five regions truly highlight the best of "Comida Tica". Gifted with many valleys, two oceans, a unique climate, as well as its rich and varied history, Costa Rica is continously expanding its culinary art.

Our Culinary Team is proud to offer these selections of regional delights.

Enjoy your travels…"Buen Provecho"!

Agriculture of rice, corn, beans & fruits make this Region’s cuisine the most traditional of the country

Crispy Tico Cheese “Enyucados” - Avocado Sauce

Achiote Chicken Tamales - Vegetable “Escabeche”, Lizano Sauce

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Dark Rum and Sugar Cane Braised Pork Ribs - “Arroz De Maiz” and “Cuadrado” Plantain

Banana Leaf Wrapped Mahi Mahi - Roasted Taro Root, “Al Ajillo” Sautéed Vegetables

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Home Made Corn Tortillas

Gallo Pinto

Arroz "Guacho"

Pacific coast of the country famous for its fish and seafood dishes.

Vuelve a la Vida Seafood Ceviche - Shrimp, Rockfish and Tuna, Crispy Plantain

Bay Shrimp and Avocado Roll - Mango Textures, Micro Greens Salad

Vigoron - Cabbage Salad with Crispy Pork, Yuccas and Chimichurri

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Whole Red Snapper - Fried, Grilled or Baked, Citrus Sauce, Choice of Any Two Sides

A Papagayo Signature Seafood Parrillada - Spiny Lobster, Langoustines, Shrimp and Congrio (Single or Double)

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Criolla Salad

Fried Yucca, with Cilantro Chimichurri 

The Central Valley brings forward a fusion and synergy of the meats and vegetables from the various regions of Costa Rica.

Green Mango Salad - Tico Cheese, Red Onion, Cashew Nut, Bacon, Passion Fruit Dressing

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Arroz con Pollo - Black Bean Purée and Potato Chips

Traditional Casado (Choice of Beef, Chicken or Fish) - “Cubaces”, Arracache Picadillo, White Rice, Fried Plantain, Criolla Salad and Corn Tortillas

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Cinnamon Sweet Plantains with Tico Cheese

Heart of Palm Gratin

Vegetables Escabeche

Located in the eastern shore of Costa Rica, this cuisine expresses the Afro-Caribbean flavors of the country.

Beef Patty – Stuffed Flour Empanada, Panameno Chili, Shredded Braised Beef

Slow-Roasted Chicken - Coconut Curry, Caribbean Rice and Beans

Spiny Lobster and White Fish Ron Don - Taro Root, Potato, Carrot, Plantain, in a Coconut Stew

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Patacones - Served with Fried Black Beans and Tomato Sauce

This region is known for its farming activity and agriculture, with a major focus on growing organic products.

Fresh Heart of Palm Salad - Lettuce, Cherry Tomato, Tangerine, Avocado, Crispy Tortilla & Star Fruit Dressing

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Cartago Valley Vegetable Stew - Yucca Dumplings and Bell Pepper Bread

Bistek Encebollado - Roasted Potato, Refried Black Beans, Green Papaya "Picadillo", Tico Cheese

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Slow Cooked “Pejibaye” – Peach Palm Fruit

Costa Rican “Chilero” – Chilled Pickled Spicy Vegetables

Golden Potato and Quelite “Picadillo”- Local Potato Stew 

Achiote Chicken Tamales - Vegetable “Escabeche” & Lizano Sauce
Caldera Ceviche - Shrimp, Fish, Octopus & Tuna
Cheese Tortilla Salad - Grilled Vegetables, Costa Rican Cheese & Chipotle Aioli
Green Mango & Hearts of Palm Salad - Lettuce, Green Mango, Tangerine, Avocado, Cashew Nuts, Bacon, Red Onion & Citrus Ponzu Sauce
“Cazuelita de Mariscos” - Langoustines, Shrimp, Scallops & Clams
Chilled Sweet & Sour Shrimp Salad - Avocado, Baby Beets & Papaya Dressing
Igloo Tuna Salad - Fresh Cucumber, Avocado, Tomato & Smoky Ranch Dressing

Beef Patty - Stuffed Flour Empanada & Shredded, Braised Beef
Sautee Spicy Pinky Shrimp - Butter, Sambal, Garlic&Lime
Patacones - Fried Black Beans & Tomato Sauce
Market Style (Shells or Prawns) - Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce or Spicy Sambal
Biscochos de Yuca - Avocado Sauce

Golden Potato & Quelite “Picadillo”
Hearts of Palm Gratin
Criolla Salad
Vegetables “Escabeche”
Vegetables “Chilero”
“Yuca Frita”
Cinamon Sweet Plantain with Tico Cheese
Home Made “Tortillas”

Grilled Passion Fruit Grouper - Passoa Melon Compres & Tomato with Tangerine Salad
Whole Boneless Red Snapper - Cooked at your preference with a choice of one side
Rum & Sugar Cane Braised Pork Ribs - “Arroz de Maiz” & “Cuadrado” Plantain
Roasted Lobster Tail - Picadillo & Drawn Butter
 Papagayo Signature Seafood Parrillada - Spiny Lobster, Langoustines, Shrimp & Congrio
6 oz Skirt Steak - Tamarind Sauce & Yuca Fries
Slow Roasted Chicken - Coconut Curry, Caribbean Rice & Beans
Wrapped Young Sea Bass with Swiss Chard - Chives Mash Potatoes, Mango & Avocado