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novative. The ponzu roll (tuna with sriracha, avocado, cucumber and chives) is a favorite.
Sit at an outside table and enjoy the view of Arenal while you feast on raw fish.
La Cascada
INTERNATIONAL
This landmark has been around so long that the
palapa
(thatched palm-leaf roof) is almost
as big an institution as the volcano it mimics. It has a small bar and acquires a drinking
crowd at night, but tourists consider it a lunch and dinner option too. Look for well-pre-
pared roast- and grilled-meat dishes, pastas, sandwiches and a few veggie options.
Lava Lounge
INTERNATIONAL
mains US$8-12; 11am-10:30pm; )
This hip, open-air restaurant is a breath of fresh air when you just can't abide another
cas-
ado
. There are pasta, burgers and five kinds of tacos, as well as bigger plates. Both food
and service are variable, but the picnic tables and
palapa
roof create a cool, rustic vibe.
Add occasional live music and you find you can't help but go back.
which is under the same management. It serves sandwiches, salads and icy blended-coffee
drinks.
Soda La Parada
SODA
2479-9547;
www.restaurantelaparada.com
; Av Central; mains US$5-19;
24hr)
Facing Parque Central and all the street action, this popular
soda
does a brisk trade in,
well, everything, from decent pizzas to satisfying
tipica
. Prices are high for a
soda:
how
much are you willing to pay to beat the midnight munchies?
Restaurant Don Rufino
INTERNATIONAL
2479-9997;
www.donrufino.com
; cnr Av Central & Calle 3; mains
US$16-40;
11am-11pm)
