What is the typical lunch in Costa Rica?

Lunch. A typical Costa Rican lunch is a casado – a plate of rice, beans, a protein (chicken, pork, beef or fish), salad (usually something with cabbage) and sweet plantains. It can also include tortillas, yucca, avocado, pico de gallo and fresh or fried cheese.



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Meals and Mealtimes Normal dining hours in Costa Rica are noon to 3 and 6 to 9. Desayuno (breakfast) is served at most sodas and hotels.

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Like every other human being on the planet, locals here in Costa Rica consume three meals a day. Every meal is prepared from scratch, using fresh and organic ingredients. But the main elements of every dish served here are rice and beans.

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Costa Rica's close to the equator, which means the days are relatively short—the sun rises between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. and sets between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. year-round. Peña tells me that most people go to bed before 10 p.m. so they can rise with the sun and make the most of their daylight hours.

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Costa Rica's known for guaro, the nation's most popular liquor, made from sugar cane. Guaro is a clear liquor with a neutral flavor similar to vodka, and you'll see the famous brand of Cacique Guaro sold across the country.

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The knife is held in the left hand, and the fork in the right. Utensils are laid parallel to each other on the plate once you finish eating. 10% service fee is normally charged and considered the tip. Although feel free to leave a few extra bucks as 15- 20% is becoming more standard.

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Tap water in Costa Rica is generally clean and safe to drink. In some areas of the country, though, mainly on the Caribbean side and in non-touristy pockets around the country, it's best to stick to bottled water.

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The Dishes to Know
  • Gallo pinto (rice and beans) ...
  • Chifrijo (fried pork with red beans} ...
  • Rondón (seafood and coconut stew) ...
  • Casado (combo plate) ...
  • Olla de carne (beef and vegetable stew) ...
  • Picadillos (vegetable hash) ...
  • Chorreadas (corn pancakes) ...
  • Ceviche.


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Guaro Sour. You may have heard of this one as it's considered by many to be the national drink of Costa Rica. Start with Cacique Guaro (as many Costa Rican cocktails do), a clear sugarcane liquor. Add club soda, lime juice, and a dash of sugar over ice, and it doesn't get more refreshing than this.

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