Guidebook for Santa Ana and surroundings
Food Scene
Good service, excelent Italian food and good wine list. Fine dining
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andiamo La
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 147Good service, excelent Italian food and good wine list. Fine dining
best cheap eats in the area- the pupusas are to delicious, the chifrijo is also good if you want to try traditional Costa Rican food.
Son de Chicharrón
best cheap eats in the area- the pupusas are to delicious, the chifrijo is also good if you want to try traditional Costa Rican food.
Awesome salads, sandwiches and smoothies, great place for brunch, lunch or a coffee. Very Close to us.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wö Kàpi
Awesome salads, sandwiches and smoothies, great place for brunch, lunch or a coffee. Very Close to us.
Restaurante Doris Metropolitan
En calle 1, entre avenidas 1 y 3Best steaks in town.
great salads, sandwiches, desserts and baked goods.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Picnic Deli & Café
Calle los Almendrosgreat salads, sandwiches, desserts and baked goods.
Food hall with various options for food and drink.
Our favorite is the Mexican restaurant called Distrito Federal.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Ana Town Center
Food hall with various options for food and drink.
Our favorite is the Mexican restaurant called Distrito Federal.
Excellent Indian food and excellent service.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Naans & Curries - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
Excellent Indian food and excellent service.
Bacchus
Calle 5Good italian with nice environment
Not in Santa Ana but nearby- This sushi place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu has our favorite sushi in town. The price is reasonable and make sure to pay with you Amex platinum for a discount.
Nau Lounge
Not in Santa Ana but nearby- This sushi place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu has our favorite sushi in town. The price is reasonable and make sure to pay with you Amex platinum for a discount.
Costa Rican/Caribbean food super authentic and delicious. Very Chill vibe.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maxi by Ricky
Calle San RafaelCosta Rican/Caribbean food super authentic and delicious. Very Chill vibe.
Gusto Lindora RistoArte
Ave. 37Delicious food and Romantic Ambiance. Pricey.
Osteria Moderna
Excellent fresh seafood. The chef/owner is usually around checking on things.
La Fonda Azteca • Santa Ana Terrazas de Lindora
decent mexican. Good al pastor.
Not in Santa Ana but nearby. The cocktails are amazing and food delicious. Pricey.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zonna Gastro Bar
Not in Santa Ana but nearby. The cocktails are amazing and food delicious. Pricey.
Conservatorium
Located In ciudad Colon. Small upscale restaurant with excellent food & service.
yummy breakfasts and saladas, very organic, cute place. Slow service.
Búlali, Café y Repostería Artesanal Lindora
yummy breakfasts and saladas, very organic, cute place. Slow service.
Mocapan • Town Center
BEST breakfast sandwich. Good coffee and good pastries. Fast service.
Good Pizza in a nice setting. Great for drinks and wine.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filippo Restaurant & Cafe
Good Pizza in a nice setting. Great for drinks and wine.
Legit French Cafe. Nice lunches, perfect eclairs and desserts. Set in Escazu. On Sundays they make amazing french toast.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Christophe
Legit French Cafe. Nice lunches, perfect eclairs and desserts. Set in Escazu. On Sundays they make amazing french toast.
Gallo Rojo
Fusion. Very good food at reasonable prices.
Jaguar Negro
Upscale Mexican food- beautiful place, amazing cocktails, food is good.
Nice French Restaurant located in Avenida Escazu.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'ile de France
Nice French Restaurant located in Avenida Escazu.
Gracia Escazú
Mediterranean, nice setting.
Taza Amarilla Santa Ana
Well kept secret; a cozy and relaxed coffee spot in the heart of Santa Ana
Yummy ice cream BUT if you like sweet desserts you need to try the Torta Chilena. Nice coffee.
Da Noi Gelateria
Yummy ice cream BUT if you like sweet desserts you need to try the Torta Chilena. Nice coffee.
Vivero y Cafetería Pro Verde
Cafe inside a (plant) Nursery
Spanish Restaurant and Store. Tapas, Paella, everything is delicious. Good wine selection too.
La Alacena Escazú
Spanish Restaurant and Store. Tapas, Paella, everything is delicious. Good wine selection too.
One of the best Restaurants in the country.
Its in Barrio Amon, San Jose, about a 30 min drive from Santa Ana.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Silvestre
Avenida 11One of the best Restaurants in the country.
Its in Barrio Amon, San Jose, about a 30 min drive from Santa Ana.
The pizzas are amazing and Domenico only uses the best ingredients. He imports the flour from Italy. Its a simple place with excellent food.
Taller de pizza Da domenico
The pizzas are amazing and Domenico only uses the best ingredients. He imports the flour from Italy. Its a simple place with excellent food.
Shibuya
Nikkei - delicious sushi and noddles. Good wine selection
Drinks & Nightlife
American/US Style brewpub and sports bar. Great beer selection, good food and good service.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tap House City Place
American/US Style brewpub and sports bar. Great beer selection, good food and good service.
Artesanal Brewery in a warehouse setting. Good beer, decent food. Simple and cheap.
Boca Abierta por Cervecería Gracia
Artesanal Brewery in a warehouse setting. Good beer, decent food. Simple and cheap.
Essentials
Vindi Santa Ana
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 310small store with good selection, close by.
Bigger grocery store, better prices than Vindi.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mas X Menos
300 Mas X MenosBigger grocery store, better prices than Vindi.
"fancy" grocery store, American style grocery with domestic and imported products.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Automercado Santa Ana
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 121"fancy" grocery store, American style grocery with domestic and imported products.
Granier • Santa Ana
Good Spanish bread and pastries
Food scene
Santa ana Farmers Market - Sundays only- from 7am to noon.
Delicious and good prices. Great selection of fruits and vegetables, breakfast, fresh juices, pupusas, chorreadas and other traditional foods.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Feria Del Agricultor Santa Ana
101 Av. 1Santa ana Farmers Market - Sundays only- from 7am to noon.
Delicious and good prices. Great selection of fruits and vegetables, breakfast, fresh juices, pupusas, chorreadas and other traditional foods.