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Although the food is inconsistent, this counts as a Quepos institution among gringos. The
long-standing Mex-Carib spot offers traditional Limón-style dishes and Mexican standar-
ds. Food here is eclectic, innovative and never bland, a theme that's also reflected in the vi-
brant decorations and fairly regular live music.
Drinking & Nightlife
Nightlife in Quepos has a good blend of locals and travelers, and it's cheaper than any-
thing you'll find in the Manuel Antonio area. If you are looking for something a bit more
sophisticated, however, it's easy enough to jump in a taxi. Keep in mind that the action
won't start warming up until around 10pm.
Café Milagro
CAFE
Café Milagro sources its coffee beans from all over Costa Rica and produces a variety of
estate, single-origin and blended roasts to suit any coffee fiend's palate. Aside from the
glorious caffeine buzz, you can feel good about purchasing its bagged beans, as it donates
1% of its profits to environmental causes via international nonprofit 1% for the Planet.
Dos Locos
BAR
This popular Mexican restaurant is the regular watering hole for the local expat commu-
nity, and serves as a venue for the occasional live band. Opening onto the central cross
streets of town, its fun for people-watching (and cheap Imperials). There's an English-lan-
guage trivia night every Thursday. Added bonus: breakfast is served here all day.
El Gran Escape
BAR
This longstanding pub, formerly located in central Quepos, had moved to a swish new loc-
ation at Marina Pez Vela at the time of writing. Sportsfishers can disembark to find cold
beers and pub grub awaiting them right at the marina (a short taxi ride from town).
