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in Santa Elena has everything you could possibly need, including organic produce. The
corporate-organic global dominatrix - in Cerro Plano has a smaller selection, but profits
are reinvested in the community (it's part of the Casem cooperative).
Santa Elena
Taco Taco
MEXICAN
Quick and convenient, this
taqueria
(taco stall) offers tasty Tex-Mex tacos, burritos and
quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, slow-roasted short rib, pork
al pastor
(cooked on
a spit), roasted veggies and battered mahi mahi. The only difficulty is deciding (but you
really can't go wrong).
Orchid Cafe
BAKERY
If you have a hankering for something sweet, go straight to this lovely little cafe. Take a
seat on the front porch and take a bite of heaven. Aside from pastries and pies, crepes and
cookies, there's a full menu of savories, such as ciabatta sandwiches, interesting and un-
usual salads and delicious quiche. Breakfast also gets an A+.
Sabor Tico
SODA
Ticos and travelers alike rave about this local joint. Look for some tasty twists on the
standard fare, such as chalupas (boat-shaped
tostadas
filled with meat or cheese), tamales
and delicious rice dishes.
Casados
(set meals) are served with delicious homemade corn
tortillas. If you have room for dessert, go for fried plaintains in cinnamon syrup.
The original location is opposite the soccer field, and there's a newer outlet in the Centro
Comercial.
Soda La Amistad
SODA
