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Eating
Before you board that long bus ride, pick up cheap eats and fresh fruit and veggies at the
6am-7pm Mon-
Sat, 6am-noon Sun)
conveniently located next to Terminal Liberia.
Donde Pipe
CAFE
7am-6pm Mon-Sat; )
Perhaps the only proper cafe in Liberia, where you can sit for long hours inside or out,
drinking strong coffee, munching homemade brownies and taking advantage of the free
wi-fi. In addition to burgers, sandwiches and breakfast items, the menu features local spe-
cialties like
chifrijos
(rice and pinto beans with fried pork, topped with tomato salsa and
corn chips) and tamales, and of course refreshing fresh fruit juices. This place is a local fa-
vorite.
Restaurante El Pilon
RESTAURANT
A great little find for fans of
casados
. This local diner serves seven daily, featuring fresh
pescado
(fish),
pollo
(chicken), steak, lamb and more. Relax around wooden tables in the
cool, dark-tiled dining room.
Café Liberia
ORGANIC
2665-1660; Calle Real btwn Avs 2 & 4; mains US$8-15;
7am-10pm Mon-
Sat; )
This beautifully restored colonial building has heavy wooden furniture and frescoed ceil-
ings, creating a romantic ambience for rich coffee and gourmet fare. Simple food is taken
to new levels:
ceviche
(seafood marinated in lemon or lime juice, garlic and seasonings) is
served with irresistible, warm, fresh-baked tortilla chips. It's also an atmospheric setting
for live music and other occasional performances.
Pizza Pronto
PIZZA
