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while bigger eaters will appreciate the delicious garlic shrimp and the reasonably priced
casados (US$6.50).
Restaurante La Criollita COSTA RICAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2256-6511; Av 7 btwn Calles 7 & 9; breakfast from US$5, casados US$8-10;
6:30am-9pm Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm Sat)
This homey local spot, popular with office types, dishes out a changing menu of simple
Costa Rican specialties, such as stewed chicken or grilled fish. The setting is pleasant and
the service efficient, and you can accompany your meal with a glass of Chilean or Spanish
wine (US$3).
Restaurante Shakti VEGETARIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
2222-4475; cnr Av 8 & Calle 13; mains US$5-10;
7:30am-7pm Mon-Fri,
8am-6pm Sat; )
This informal neighborhood health-food outpost has simple, organic-focused cooking as
well as freshly baked goods. Favorites include veggie burgers, along with various fish and
chicken dishes, but most people come for the vegetarian plato del día - only US$6 for
soup, salad, main course and fruit drink (US$8 with coffee and dessert thrown in)!
Vishnu VEGETARIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2256-6063; www.vishnucr.com ; Av 1 btwn Calles 1 & 3; mains US$4-9;
9am-7pm Mon-Sat, to 7pm Sun; )
You'll find a rainbow of fresh local produce, vegetable stews and well-rendered soy bur-
gers at this informal chain of vegetarian cheapies. Most folks pile in for the reasonably
priced lunch specials (US$7), which generally include salad, fresh juice and dessert. There
are a few vegan specialties as well. Vishnu has several branches dotted around downtown.
Café Mundo ITALIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
2222-6190; cnr Av 9 & Calle 15; mains US$8-36;
11am-10:30pm Mon-
Thu, 11am-11:30pm Fri, 5pm-midnight Sat; )
Location. Location. Location. This longtime Italian cafe and expat favorite has it. Set on a
sprawling terrace in a vintage Barrio Otoya mansion, it's a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of
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