Península de Nicoya - Costa Rica - page 639

There's private beach access beyond the pool and tropical garden, and a priceless, pervas-
ive atmosphere of seclusion and beauty. No children allowed.

Eating
Tamarindo has some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica. But be prepared to pay - a
cheap meal in this town is about as common as a nesting turtle. Super 2001 ( MAP
GOOGLE MAP ;

7am-9:30pm Mon-Sat, 8am-8:30pm Sun) and Super Compro ( MAP

GOOGLE MAP ;

8am-9pm Mon-Sun) are well stocked with international groceries.

Green Papaya TAQUERÍA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2652-0863; mains US$5-10; 9am-10pm Tue-Sun; )
Swing on up to the bar for a breakfast burrito or pull up a tree-stump stool to sample the
terrific tacos at this fantastic new addition. The mahi-mahi tacos are perfection in a tortilla,
while non-meat-eaters will appreciate the multiple veggie options. You'll go loco for the
Coco Loco dessert. Everything is funky, fresh and friendly - don't miss it.

Falafel Bar LEBANESE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2653-1268; mains US$5-8; 9am-11pm; )
This Middle Eastern cafe serves all the faves: shawarma, falafel, tabbouleh, hummus and
kebabs. And like any good shawarma joint it routinely (if not regularly) stays open into the
wee hours.

Longboards BBQ AMERICAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2653-0027; mains US$4-11; 11am-10pm Thu-Tue)
An American-style barbecue joint and expat favorite, with excellent pulled pork, ribs and
beef brisket. Belly up to the surfboard-shaped tables and grind some proper barbecue.

El Casado del Carro COSTA RICAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; casados US$4-6; noon-2pm)
Doña Rosa has been delivering top-notch casados from her late-model Toyota hatchback
for more than a decade. Her devoted Tico following lines up daily at noon, and she gener-