Where To Eat
The cheapest places to eat in Costa Rica, and where most workers eat lunch, their main meal, are the ubiquitous sodas , halfway between the North American diner and the British greasy cafe. Sodas offer filling set platos del dia (daily specials) and casados , combinations of rice, beans, salad and meat or fish, for about US$3. Many - at least in San Jose - are vegetarian , and in general vegetarians do quite well in Costa Rica. Most menus will have a vegetable option, and asking for dishes to be served without meat is perfectly acceptable. Because Costa Ricans start the day early, they are less likely to hang about late in restaurants in the evening , and establishments are usually empty or closed by 10 or 10.30pm. Waiters tend to leave you alone unless they are called for. Non-smoking sections are uncommon, to say the least, except in the most expensive establishments; if you're looking for a smoke-free environment, try the vegetarian sodas.
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