The 30 best bars and drinks in Jaco

Experience at Orange Pub** We traveled from the United States to Costa Rica as a group of friends excited to explore and enjoy the local culture. As Latinos, we feel a strong connection to the places we visit, and we were looking forward to a great time at the Orange Pub. Unfortunately, our experience was far from enjoyable. When we first arrived, the service was mediocre at best. After a couple of hours of consuming beers, we decided to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant across the street. When we attempted to return to the Orange Pub, we were denied entry. The staff insisted that we had to purchase a bottle of whiskey to get back in, which felt both unreasonable and unfair. The security personnel were rude and displayed a level of disrespect that was shocking. It became clear that our treatment was influenced by our ethnicity, making us feel unwelcome in a place As travelers who embrace different cultures, we cannot recommend the Orange Pub to anyone. This experience left a sour taste in our mouths, and we would advise our friends and family to steer clear of this establishment during their visits to Costa Rica.

THIEVES!!! The employees here will not only charge you $200 more than what a bottle shows, but then come by your table and take drinks of the bottle I purchased without any permission even after being told not to!! I purchased a $290 bottle for the table after being told i was REQUIRED to buy a bottle to be in the section almost 30 minutes after they sat us down. The section next to us had a bucket of beer, so we asked if we could purchase a bucket of beer, and were told no. We could either buy a bottle or leave. So I purchased the cheapest bottle on the menu. Throughout the whole night, several employees would stop by the table and pour the bottle and take shots without permission. I told them to stop on several occasions and they told us “it was part of the experience and we could leave if we didn’t like it.” The next morning, I had a charge over over $400 on my card.. The only purchase I made that night was the $290 bottle and a few waters.. No where close to $400 and my party didn’t even get to enjoy the whole bottle because the staff drank half of it!!! I talked to security the following day and was told the manager would return around midnight the next night and would be able to help. When we came back, the same security was extremely rude and told us we were being petty about a $400 charge when other people come and spend thousands of dollars.. and that the manager wasn’t even coming in. The only offer they gave us was a house bottle of champagne and would not ever provide a receipt even after asking for it. I would not recommend ANYONE to go here due to how rude, and shady the staff was. They will steal your money and your drinks.

This place is very racist !!! As a Latino women, they say there was no hats allowed. Then we saw few people inside waiting hats. After consuming a lot of money, we saw that other people waiting hats and we question what’s going on with the favoritism. So, they stated “ we not paying bottle service money” so that’s why we can’t wear a hat ! With nasty attitude and discrimination Mean while we spent more then anybody since we been there for the past 4 hours now they have 3 extra foreign people and then they now have policy and procedures ! Yet the same peoole wearing hat! Discussing !!!*** Don’t own the right to photo***

I practically live here in Jaco, first time coming here to Orange Pub. And the people that work there are impolite and aggressive, even when you are not doing anything to receive that kind of treatment. I was just standing there doing nothing, and because I was kinda blocking the way, one of the security guards or bartenders (not sure) hit me a couple of times on my arm. Instead of just politely saying "excuse me", I understand they're "security", but in a place where there's a lot of tourists (locals and internationals), they should give people a better service. This is why some people don't go back to visit places like this, they are rude as hell

Came here over the weekend with a group of 7 and wow. Dj plays hits, table service is 10/10 and good environment. Staff is wonderful.

I’m an american with Latin background, after spending millions of colones they started mis treating me. Once actual looking like americans come they refused to give us service after knowing we spending more then everyone else. Everyone its rude the one person was nice was the bartender lady after that everyone was classist.

Segurito guard manager is very racial !! Ay First he Saw we was spending A lot Of money now all of the sudden when other people arrived he say I needed it to buy bottle to wear a hat! Mean while the other people were wearing hats and was wearing worst dress code then us. When we questioned he stated that it’s the club policy and that if we didn’t want to follow it go somewhere else to drink. While other people inside that was tourist was wearing hats and anything else like they was just coming form beach. Very racist not recommended it .

Don't go here before 11:00pm. Doesn't start getting busier till later. And most of that is due to it being open the later than other establishments. Frequented by working girls looking for a job.

Terrible experience. The OWNER was talking to my friend for a few minutes before he grabbed her by the belt loop, pulled it open and stood there staring down her pants. She told him repeatedly she is married and she has to leave. When we asked why he is doing that, he responded, "Because I can". We called him out on it, and his mini-me friend continued to threaten to beat us up until we left the front door.

Awesome music and set up!! Owner is a cool guy that likes to make sure everyone is having fun. Great place to party.

"A" | Very "beach-like" club its on the second floor so it makes use of its name. Usually this is where the afterparty continues or revs up. Very sensual place. Everyone should finish each night checking this place out.

Waist of money greedy owner charges 3000 colones entrens I paid after I haven't visited since before the pandemic waste of money they overcharge on alcohol as well wont donate a dime to this place.

there is not better club Jaco. its open all night Yes there is a line but grab bottle service and you wont have to wait in the line. best spot in jaco

Nice place to have fun all night long. Although the place is a little small and the restrooms are ridiculously small.

Jaco beach, at least in this area is run down and this place definitely looks better in pictures online compared to in person. The beach in this area is not nice. Its dirty beach. The pictures are nice but I wouldn't go here to lay out and swim.

Nice place to sit and watch the sunset! Has outdoor shower to wash off sand. Highly recommend the mago daiquiri!

Awesome find! We stumbled upon this place for lunch and absolutely loved it! The food was AMAZING and my kids enjoyed swimming in the contemporary pool while we waited for the food. The food...was....delicious! I will for sure be back. Five stars, plus my compliments to the chef! Reina was our waitress, and she was beautiful and friendly, and that made our day!

Good service at a good price. This is my spot in Jaco.

Good spot to enjoy the day at the beach. We had massages, sat by the pool and dined there for lunch. There was plenty of shade for this fair skinned gal! The tuna was excellent. The food is a little pricey except the casada is a good deal and served before 4pm. The service isn't overly friendly or attentive.

Good is place for drinks and food. But slow service.

I loved the atmosphere. It was highly recommended by our hotel staff as the place to be. They were right. It is situated on the beach with a pool in the middle and is lavishly decorated in white. There is a very attentive staff and an eclectic mix of patrons. We were back the following day to have lunch...with the iguanas. As we were leavivng we met Tim, one of the owners. An awesome guy! I wish him much success. 😊😎

Steak salad is amazing. So tender and flavorful. The fish was the best my husband has had. There was a musician in the courtyard outside of the restaurant was an added bonus!

Highly recommend if you’re in Jaco and want great food, fantastic staff, and a cozy yet stylish spot! We absolutely loved dining at Graffiti Restro Café & Wine Bar! The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which set the tone for the whole evening. The drinks were delicious - expertly mixed and refreshing. But what really stood out was the food: fresh seafood and fish, prepared with care and flavor. The ambiance is lovely - relaxed but elegant, perfect for a memorable night out.

This restaurant is incredibly delicious! High notes were the cacao & coffee rubbed beef tenderloin, and try The Elvis for dessert! It is a crispy fried French toast pastry with bananas and peanut butter with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We tried it off of the recommendation of our wonderful server, Brie. She gave us some of the best service we had on our entire Costa Rica vacation. Try this place out, you won’t regret it!

Stopped by Jaco on our last night at CR and grabbed dinner at Graffiti Restaurant. Our waiter was super friendly and very welcoming. Restaurant itself and its surroundings is quite clean and inviting. We ordered the airplane chicken special, poke bowl, and chicken tenders. They offer a kid menu which is a plus. Our food came out fresh and delicious. Happy hour prices on drinks is a bargain. Only down side is they don’t have their own restroom. You’d have to use the restroom serving the plaza.

The menu is unique and the food is delicious. I recommend the beef tenderloin, the Cajun fries, and the fish tacos. We also had a bottle of Merlot which paired well with everything. Overall, the restaurant has a really nice vibe and located in a great area.

Ive visited this restaurant 3 times over the last few years and it never disappoints. This time however, was exceptionally good. We started with the tuna tar tar tower, a few Caribe-tinis and had Churrasco with mashed potaties and tempura veggies, and the pork ribs with grilled veggees and rice. We finished with the french toast banana dessert. Every bite was incredible and the textures and flavors make this place feel like a Michellin Star eatery. The decor and vibe is urban trendy and the staff projected the same chill energy. Caveat..it is one of the most expensive restaurants in Jaco, but the overall experience was well worth the price.

Loved it from the moment we walked in. There may not be a beach view, but it’s in the back of an adorable pedestrian courtyard and has really cool decor full of plants and paintings. Service is attentive and friendly — exactly what you’d want. Cocktails were delicious. We had at least 5 different ones, and each one was fantastic. The toasted cocktail rim on the coconut margarita was truly special. Great wine options too like the French rosé. Loved the food as well. Candied pork belly appetizer is crispy and so prettily plated. Chicken stuffed with pear and Gouda and bacon is top notch. Mahi filet was tender and juicy. House salad is huge and really flavorful.

Really good food! One of the best cheeseburgers I’ve ever had! Great customer service. They were very accommodating. The black chairs we were sitting in were extremely uncomfortable so we traded them out with ones with cushions. They didn’t have an IPA in stock so they sent someone to the liquor store to get more. We were a party if 6, they don’t split checks, which I have found is standard for Costa Rica. Fun music, with a welcoming vibe.

Such a nice club, good vibes, good drinks! And AC😍😍😍

Three of us had dinner there last night and it was just amazing. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The ambience was amazing. Nothing I have ever seen in Jaco before Francisco. The owner was very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place if you’re Jaco

this place was so much fun with the BEST bar tenders everrrrrr they were so cool and played games with us and 10/10 recommend coming here especially if Allan and sebastian are working they were so fun and the absolute best <33

I really enjoyed eating there, the food was fantastic and very reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in jaco. Also the portions were large always left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. The staff is excellent and the owner cares about his restaurant. I would highly recommend eating there.

The guys who work here are some of the kindest people I've met. I was robbed in the street and they bent over backwards to help me in my hour of need. Marcelo and Estela were incredibly helpful in assisting me block my cards and even gave me money for a taxi back to the apartment. They helped turn a bad experience into a good one. I didn't get a chance to enjoy the atmosphere there but all in all, lovely people and the place deserves to be popular.

This place is not worth going if it isn't Friday or Saturday night. Service was subpar and not very friendly. It was empty as they don't have all of the rooms open or DJs during the week. We stayed for one over priced drink and left.

Seemed decent. Hours are incorrect on google which I corrected. We got to the establishment early on a Sunday but google had them listed as closed and they were not. They have a roof top party at the end of the night that is supposed to be fun. Security was extremely friendly but it is in a high traffic party area if you know what I mean, so be safe and watch your wallets.

out of alll the clubs we went to (and we went to a lot) XTC .... a time was hadddddddddddd. DJ was playing all the hip hop and black people music you beg to hear in the states but never do. Ever night we found ourselves going back after trying other locations. A GREAT TIME WAS HAD HERE

Club was cool a lot of females but security did not want you to talk to the women they threw me out because they where mad we where talking to the local women in the club and pulled a gun on me this place is unsafe and I had a great time in Jaco but this place almost ruined my trip I do not recommend you go

Great vibe and cool facility. Practically empty on a Friday night though.

Great atmosphere. Quality staff that brings quality guests. It has a CR Miami feel, great bottle service. There are no stripers here, as a previous reviewer mentioned.

Amazing security and music, good staff. Very fun time indeed, oh and a free shot of tequila 🌠

Best place to party in Jaco! Ask for Bryan, he'll take care of you. If you are in need of some fun, this is the place for you.

Clarita's restaurant is NEW and improved! Brand new construction with a beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, right on the beach. Ignore the old reviews, as everything has changed. Upscale look with reasonable prices. The food is good, but the view is even better. Family friendly. Do not miss this gem!

This restaurant was recently renovated and revamped, and the makeover is unbelievable. The entire experience has changed. It’s now an upscale restaurant with stellar service, amazing ambience and excellent food. The view is excellent, the waitstaff is bilingual, and the bidets in the bathrooms are Whoah - an extra touch! It’s become one of the better restaurants in Jacó.

Food was fantastic. Service was a bit slow even though we were the only table there. Construction was going on with the new addition to rhe complex so it was difficult to determine if they were open or not. Did not stay at the hotel as we were staying at a nearby condo.

Clarita”s is right on the beach but tucked away from the crowds. Beautiful stylish design with great attention to every detail creates a modern, chill vibe. We will definitely be back.

RESTAURANT ONLY- Great upgrade! Beautiful modern beachfront restaurant. Food was great. Must check it out!

Food is always good … if you can get service. Waiters tend to be very slow about coming around.

The food was awesome and the decor stylishly breathtaking overlooking the beach.

We so enjoyed this brewery! The Watermelon Honey Wheat beer was fantastic, as were the chicken wings and tacos! The service, atmosphere and live music were great (Weds), and super family friendly. Bravo!

Great place to stop for a good micro brewery on your way to or from San Jose. Favorite beer is the brown ale and their tuna fish burger and fries are delicious. Service is great and the proprietors are friendly and are eager to let you try beer samples.

This place was amazing. The beer was unique and tasty. We drink lots of craft beer all over the world and this place is definitely worth a visit. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect for people of all ages.

Cool spot for local craft beers. They were out of the fish tacos, but the sliders were really good. Lots of tvs and lots of space. We enjoyed all of beers that we tried.

Very good place! The wait is a bit long but it’s ok. We choose the fish tacos and the chicken sandwich! It’s was very good ☺️

We love this place. Great food, cold beers and delicious cocktails!

The onion ring and yuca fries appetizers were super crispy and delicious. We also enjoyed the passionfruit chili chicken wings and fish tacos. Beautiful and tasty mixed drinks.

This isn't a bad spot to jump into for a quick bite. The DJ made the experience better, and the staff were fun. The food (that I had) was decent. There's a lot of items on the menu to try. The atmosphere is dem lights and laid back. Had no light to take great pictures, sorry. Enjoy

This is place is great for the blend of locals and tourists. The bartenders are amazing and so are the DJs that they hire. I always have a good time when I am at the Jaco Bar!

The food was ok. I ordered fish tacos. Nothing spectacular about them. My cousin ordered the buffalo wings and they were ok as well. We ordered drinks and shots but never received the first round of shots. We let the waitress know that we were waiting for the round of shots. She brings them and then we order a second round. When the bill came they charged us for the first round of shots. I immediately let the waitress know that we did not get the first round. She goes to the back and the manager comes out and says, “the other waitress brought the shots to you. I saw her.” I advised him that we only had two rounds in which the waitress that we have now brought. He says, “ no I saw her bring two and the other waitress bring one.” Needless to say we had to pay for shots that we never received. Very disappointing on the customer service end. The vibe was nice but I wouldn’t recommend if they treat their customers that way.

I like to sit upstairs, outside. I watch the traffic car and foot below. It's an interesting view. Inside has a/c. They serve good bar food.

A good little find for a good meal, sports on TV, good 80s rock. Great fish tacos and guacamole! Really enjoyed this spot for a lunch. Fun atmosphere.

Cool spot. Outdoor deck seating available to watch the street. Sports on tv inside and awesome food and drink menu. Heard the burgers are good but didn’t try one. Recommend the fish and shrimp tacos though! Very good!

Great place to stop for lunch on the main road while shopping. They call themselves "the best bar in Jaco" which I can't dispute. ( 1. I haven't tried any others and 2. I really enjoyed myself). The staff is very friendly and bilingual. We enjoyed the view of the street in air conditioning while waiting for our food. The food was good too. I would definitely come back, after all it is the best bar in Jaco.

From my friends neice’s recommendation, we came to Green Room for a vegetarian lunch. This restaurant serves a full menu with vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options available. We were met immediately and had been informed that there was quite a wait because they were unloading stock and we’re running about 40 minutes behind, this was not of j concern. It’s very hot today, so we sat outside with the fan and fairly quickly got to order drinks and fresh guacamole. When it came time to order meals, I asked if there was a recommendation before I ordered, suspecting I was gonna get the mushroom melt but was directed towards the vegan bowl or the vegan burger. Neither of those entice me so I went with my original thought. The server had no feedback, just saying that the other two were ordered more frequently. My friend thoroughly enjoyed his tuna and salad, though the watermelon water was made early in the day, being fairly watered down. I basically ate a grilled onion melt with a sprinkle of mushrooms and a piece of shredded mozzarella hiding between the bread. The onions were good, but that’s not what I was intending on ordering. Also, I tried the Green Room Mai Tai, and while it was a nice idea, it had very little liquor noticeable and was more of a water down green tea. Might try some other menu items again, but the service was not great, long weights with no site of servers, and they were obviously waiting for a very large group to come in because they disappeared completely once that group showed up.

If you are vacationing in Jaco, Costa Rica, You absolutely need to visit this amazing café! We stopped in for a last lunch while there and I wish I had learned of it before then. The food was delicious! The atmosphere is really neat. Featured is artwork for sale and it appears live music at times. There is home style furniture and tables and uniquely decorated restrooms. I got a mint lemonade that featured fresh pureed mint leaves. So yummy! The food was delicious! Reasonably priced. Just check it out. You won't regret it. ♡

The only beautiful thing I can say about this place was the scenery inside. We had a horrible experience with our waiter, Emilio. He was rude from the beginning and never cared to check on us. We were never asked for refills or if food was good or missing anything. It was honestly the worst service in CR. We could never get his attention for anything, and he would ignore us. There was a waitress in the same area that was very helpful when we asked for help and it wasn't even her table. We we're truly disappointed after all the recommendations. Emilio was truly rude and had an ugly attitude. When I told him the issues, he just laughed. And to end for them to add 10% plus 13% for who knows what. Never again.

Our favorite breakfast spot in Jaco! Food is fresh, organic, they truly are "green" at this establishment. I love the bohemian theme & the fact that you can buy from local artists. Please go eat here if you are in Jaco for brunch. It's amazing!

I enjoyed the Green Room. The live music was good and rather laid back. My meal last night was not as good as some other visits. It was a bit overcooked for me although I ordered it rarer. The drinks were very good.

The Green Room in Jaco, Costa Rica: where the layout is giving “yoga retreat” and the vibes are chill… but the customer service? Cold enough to freeze your margarita. They told me the food would take an hour—great, I thought, I’ve got time to mentally realign my chakras. But boom—20 minutes later it shows up like an overachiever on a deadline. I ordered the Gallo Pinto, and let’s just say… it was more meh-lo Pinto. The best part? The rice. Yeah, just the rice. All in all, beautiful setup, comfy atmosphere, but the service had the warmth of a tax audit. I won’t be returning, but hey—shoutout to the rice for trying its best.

Really nice vibe. Stopped in for breakfast with 2 friends. The food was delicious. The bacon was my favorite. Definitely a must try!

We enjoyed watching the sunset and having dinner here! The ceviche and calamari were some of the best we’ve ever had. My husband enjoyed his fried red snapper. And I liked my octopus but it was too chewy. Overall really good and highly recommend!

The food wasn’t bad but I’ve notice when you’re with bigger groups in this part of Costa Rica, that try to bring everyone’s orders out at once instead of them bringing it as they are ready. My New York steak was not hot, it was barely warm. Outside of that, everyone enjoyed their food. I did NOT like their calamari. The flavor was good but it was too chewy. The lobster bisque was really good. I didn’t care for the drinks. I’m not much of a drinker but could tell they barely put liquor. The food alone was good enough for me to be willing to come back with a small group so my food is hot 😉 Also! The oysters were good and it was my first time trying them.

We stumbled upon this resturant on my boyfriend’s birthday and it was the best decision! I still think about the garlic lobster and the creamy mash potato. We were craving some champagne and they had some excellent options. They made us feel really special and the location is perfect for eating fresh seafood while looking out to sea. Would recommend for any special occasion & definitely child friendly and spacious as well.

Best ceviche I've ever had. First time trying it. 😅 Seriously though, this place is ON the beach with spectacular views and food quality is off the charts good. This place is gold. I'll be back!!!

Service was excellent, so was the atmosphere, food was good but wasn't worth the price tag. I got the surf & turf. My shrimps were very cold, lobster was over-cooked, but steak was good. The chocolate mousse dessert was excellent.... If I went back I'd try something different...

Beautiful dining experience at El Hicaco, a beach side restaurant in Jaco, CR. The service was phenomenal. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. The cocktails were lovely and tasty. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Nice al fresco dining, excellent seafood, however check your bill carefully, we were charged $66 US for 2 margarita’s that looked gorgeous but did not taste very good. We complained about the ridiculous price and they reduced the price 20%, still grossly overcharged.

The food was excellent, the mussels were amazing and all the sushi super well done ! Service was perfect and the staff is super friendly ! Definitly more than recommended if you are looking for a sushi place in Jaco !

Goof stuff. Really like their tuna tartare and quail eggs yolk Nigiris. That was bomb. The staff and service was amazing and very nice. Was craving sushi while in town and we went for it. Also their roll was not bad. Really enjoys their deluxe Cali roll. Also good sake. Highly recommend and would definitely come back

We went there twice during our stay in Jaco, we loved the place and the atmosphere. What a great service too! They listen to your needs and serve you dishes that meet your expectations. Thank you to Victor, one of the servers who was there throughout to recommend and bring us what we needed. He also took the time to listen to my needs regarding my gluten allergy. I totally recommend you go there!

Absolutely delicious dinner! So glad we found this cute restaurant just off the main strip. We had a combination of appetizers, sushi rolls, and a wok bowl. The fresh smoothie was also a bonus! Welcoming staff and fun environment for our first night in Jaco!

Best sushi spot in Jacó! Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Food was prepared quickly and was delicious. The quality and freshness was at a level I would have expected to pay much more for. I'll definitely be coming back on my next visit.

We had a lovely diner at Ohana Sushi, and the food was delicious. Spicy salmon, Deluxe Cali, salmon carpaccio, just yummy. Service could be better. It's oriented towards foreingers. Guess what? Nationals also like to enjoy good food and service and deserve an equal treatment as paying customers, other than that good sushi, nice place, okay service.

Love the ambiance quiet small hidden gem! Drinks are outstanding, my favorite the Piña Colada. Great selection of Sake and Wine as well. Fantastic customer service and the food is out of this world. The menu has a huge selection and variety of choices. Prices are definitely fair for the portions .

Food is good and the view and location can't be beat. Drinks were a little weak but not bad. I can't compare too much as it's my first time in Costa Rica but it was $110 for 5 people not including tip (2 drinks 2 adults). I knock off one star because my wife's food came out a long time before everyone else's. Ideally everyone should get served at the same time especially when the place is not busy but ... View is spectacular!!!

Excellent! Christian and Sara treated us (11) like family. Management should install ceiling fans over the tables. I had Shrimp and Rice which was good. My sister had the Malecon House Fried Rice which was a WOW. We went back the next day for lunch.

Beachfront restaurant in Jacó Beach with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food, the quesadillas were really good, lots of cheese and served with guacamole and sauces, next is the patacones with frijoles and guacamole, I’m not going to take out a star from the restaurant for this but I have to say that there are 5 huge patacones served with only 2 ounces of beans, guacamole and salsa, if you are the owner and read this review, please take into consideration changing the amount of sauce, guac and beans for this plate. Last but not least we had the spaghetti with seafood in alfredo sauce, flavor for this plate was the best I’ve had in some time and the amount of seafood was something I’m not used to, a lot. If you are visiting Jaco Beach, please stop by.

We enjoyed our lunch here. Great ocean view, outstanding service, and delicious food!

Great experience ! Great food ! Welcoming. If you go there at happy hour, you can get my favorite drink mango mix ( see the picts) x2 I recommend 👍🏽

Miami vice drink and pina colada are both served in frozen pineapples which is really cool and also keeps them very cold during your whole meal! Ideal for a warm day. Isaias was a friendly server who spoke good English and Spanish and made good recommendations. The seafood platter was good. Ceviche was ok. The octopus tasted frozen, not fresh, was the only downside. Overall still highly recommend this spot and it has nice ocean views with a cool breeze from the water.

Isaiah’s was our waiter, and he was very welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious!!! When I order seafood pasta in the states, I wish I would get this!! I love the octopus tentacles and fresh clams. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Jaco. It is right next to the shore with convenient parking. Gracias Isaiah and Malecon.

Absolutely trash service that seeks to take advantage of tourists. They charged me $50 USD for two pina coladas and two waters- blatantly egregious disrespect and the bartender didn't even tell what the price was before making the drinks. No menu, just pick and choose a price based on how the customer looks and assumed ability to pay. You would think people who make a living from tourists would have the wherewithal to treat them with basic respect and courtesy other tourist destinations across central and south America would. Save your money for bars that are not brazenly dishonest as this one...

Came to Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club hoping to use the pool. I visited on a Saturday & they don't offer pool passes (non-guests) on the weekend. Ended up posting up at the beach front restaurant (Tiki) to grab a lunch & go to the beach. Had delicious ceviche & a mango shake. Service was fast. Tiki Bar is also conveniently located on the beach right next to the Tiki Bar.

Excellent customer service, a great place to watch the sunset from and delicious food.

Eating with an Ocean View. Food is NOT anything Special at all. Mediocre. Waiter never comes back to see if you need anything.

Cute tiki bar/dining establishment with the beach just steps away. Its connected to a hotel, and hotel guests may use the pool. Good cocktails. Usually attentive service.

Good place located facing the sea. The service is good and includes a spectacular view.

Good food and drinks, great location to watch the sunset near the ocean.

Ok stay. Rooms are very very small (we had private room shared bathroom) toilets are very far away from the room and there’s no lights in the toilet only showers so you can’t see anything… very odd. Location is fine, it’s right on the beach so it’s nice for sunset but there’s no vibe or atmosphere here. Pool is nice enough to sit by on a sunny day and staff were fine. Food here was decent. There is no kitchen or fridge though so you also can’t even keep anything cold, not great! Overall it was just fine.

My partner and I stayed in a standard room and it was excellent. Clean, plenty of room and nice bathroom. Staff were very nice and helpful. Location cannot be beat with views of the ocean from the pool and easy access to everything you need. They are currently transitioning from Selina to socialtel and taking away the communal kitchen. This wasn’t a problem for us, but good to know. We did struggle not having access to a freezer or ice machine. We were warned three different times on our way to Jaco about keeping our belongings safe, but within Selina it did not feel like a concern (we still took precaution). The only downside to our stay was a restaurant waitress who said we could not eat our own food by the pool in the pool chairs. I asked front desk staff and they said this was not a problem so maybe it is one staffs problem or miscommunication issue. We would be happy to visit again!

This hostel is only alright, rooms are decent and it’s right on the beach but didn’t seem like the most social vibe and they put me in a dorm room all by myself for multiple days. Also apparently there’s no kitchen?? That’s a deal breaker for me and I wouldn’t have stayed here if I knew, sounds like the use to have a kitchen before the rebrand. With that being said the food wasn’t that great and also a bit pricey. Thinking about just checking out early and exploring a different hostel

First of all; our room had no bed bugs so don’t let that deter you from staying here. Second, if you are interested in staying here IT’S A HOSTEL, be realistic with your expectations. Again, knowing this is a hostel / 2 star hotel we were surprised with how much we enjoyed our time here. In our experience the front desk staff were kind, friendly and helpful. The pool was great & clean! I can’t speak to the bar or restaurant on-site as we didn’t eat here but the hostel is in a 10/10 location so I would recommend going into town to eat / drink at local establishments. I can’t praise the location enough, if you want to be right on the beach and in the middle of town this is an ideal place to stay! My only complaint is that we booked a room with a private bathroom and our room didn’t have any towels but thankfully we had packed our own.

Stayed here two nights and an alarm system was going off ALL NIGHT LONG for TWO NIGHTS. I could hardly sleep how loud it was. Thought it was a car alarm but never could figure out where the sound was coming from. Aside from that can’t really complain for the price. Rooms, amenities, and location were great!

It probably doesn’t matter anymore, since this hotel has shut down and apparently didn’t pay its employees, electricity bills, or anything else — but I’ll write this anyway. The hotel had no problem charging me $150 for a month of coworking, only to close the very next day. It's been impossible to reach anyone since. They charged a full month’s fee even though they knew they were about to shut down completely the next day. That’s the kind of company Socialtel is.

If location is more important than anything, this is the place for you. However, the staff lacked attention to detail that I expect from a hotel this expensive; and furthermore, some of the facilities were in disrepair. Many small disappointments added up. PROS: Beautiful views of the ocean and Jaco Beach, actual steps away from the sand and water. It’s at the end of a quiet, dead end street so feels very safe. Tall fence surrounding property, and single entry point in gate. Lots of security cameras. Felt very safe entire time. Many delicious sodas and restaurants in walking distance, as well as pharmacies, grocery stores, and shops. Amenities are also nice to have: pool, lounges, surf rental inside facility, restaurant and bar inside facility, small swim shop too… but the restaurant itself is nothing special. I enjoyed bar cocktails the most. Their drink of the day deal is great for only $7 USD. Only ate there twice (lunch upon arriving, breakfast a few days into stay). Food wasn’t worth the prices. CONS: Hotel service is quite lacking. Reception staff was less communicative than they should have been. For example, we arrived early and asked if we could check in despite this; and they said yes, no problem, gave us keys, etc. But then we were not shown to our room, and it took a long time to figure out we were meant to wait until normal checkin time to actually access our room. Not a problem to wait, but it was a very confusing few minutes of standing there and prompting for information. Had they simply said, “yes you can check in, but you need to wait for your room to be ready” it would have made a big difference. Another example: one of the receptionists - without asking - assumed we were checking out when we asked for the key to the car gate, then disabled our room keys. When we returned 30 minutes later to be locked out of our room, we were quite confused and frustrated. Later on in the stay, we asked reception for replacement room towels; they told us to bring our old ones, and housekeeping would replace them. We delivered a bunch of towels, and they said they’d take care of it (which I assumed meant they would communicate to housekeeping. Except housekeeping never actually gave us replacement towels… I concede I should have asked again, but the reality is I should not have to! Otherwise, housekeepers did a good job cleaning the room, but again— never noticed towels. Pool lounge chairs were breaking apart in some places; pool/restaurant area bathrooms were poorly maintained and dirty, some areas had graffiti. Maintenance staff left dog poop in the grassy area for an entire day at one point. If I had been staying in the dorms/ hostel proper, these small things may not have mattered to me. But I shelled out a good chunk of money for a private room. Perhaps the property owners should consider lowering the cost if they do not want to provide adequate facilities and ensure quality service to guests.

Scammers. Great music but will 100% up charge you if you are a foreigner. Had to ask the bartender twice where the rest of my change was. Every round I bought they tried taking money. Unfortunate. The music is great though. Met a lot of fun people here.

Will charge more if you’re a foreigner/won’t give the correct change back. 5000 colones cover charge to get in. This includes some sort of after party. You will be propositioned here.

Best Ceviche in Jaco

I love it. They always treat you well. And are very accommodating

careful late at night here, don't do anything stupid and you'll have a good time

Fun vibe and good music.

Very loud night club

Do yourself a favor and AVOID this place. I wish I hadn’t just looked at the overall customer review score but actually read the individual reviews, especially the lower rated reviews. They’re spot on. Food here is absolutely mediocre. Tacos were just so-so all the way around, from the flavor of the meat to the toppings. Chips and queso were horrible—stale chips and a yellowish goo they tried to pass as queso. Finally, their cocktails are horrible. Ordered two margaritas that were so tart that your lips would pucker. And then the waiter tried to tell us that’s what margaritas taste like, as if we haven’t had margaritas before LOL. Seriously, don’t waste your time or money here.

I liked that you can build your own taco! I always love when they let us choose our options at restaurants. We got calamari fried rings which tasted similar to onion rings. I loved all the fresh ingredients! My favorite was probably the carne asada. We also got the shrimp and fish tacos. The server was very friendly and helped us out by telling us what was good together. They were delicious tacos. Not the best tacos I've ever had, but still delicious. I'm not a huge fan of the corn tortillas they used. I bet if that was changed, it would be delicious.

Ok so, the tacos are DELICIOUS! Service is great. Super chill, laid back and the owner/ staff helped me with my order as well and brought their amazing local hot sauce “Dragon’s Breath”. You can choose what you like to add on the taco and build your own, I think I made the right choices with my toppings and with the owner who also helped me out ☺️ definitely recommend it to fulfill your taco cravings

Good spot for a quick bite! Fairly priced. They really don't cheap out on ingredients, I got steak in my taco and the meat was well seasoned...bravo! Sangria was great and refreshing. Good customer service too. I highly recommend this place.

Our FAVORITE place to eat while staying in Jaco! Fresh ingredients, you get a piece of paper and you mark what you. You can get as many toppings as you want, staff are extremely friendly & everyone we spoke with had amazing English! We ate here multiple times on our trip. The chips & queso were also made to order, the best chips I’ve ever ate. 100/10 recommend!

The food was so good I forgot to take a photo but trust me when I say it was delicious. I got three shrimp tacos because I thought they would be “street taco” size (like a taco kit) but oh no, they are huge. You really only one need one or two but it was awesome to have leftovers! Really awesome service and it was cool to have them cook it all fresh right in front of you. I highly recommend this spot for authentic, delicious tacos.

My friend and I are fruit for breakfast just to leave enough room to experience Taco Joint in all of its glory! Upon arriving, the owner told us that it opening would be delayed 40 mins due to a staff member being late. While this was inconvenient, he offered to comp us a round of beers. So, we waited. We each ordered shrimp and carnita tacos with all the fixings (see attached image for options). Tacos came as we neared the second beer, and they were quite flavorful, and heartier than expected. Definitely no regrets on waiting, as we left with smiles and full stomachs! I would recommend trying this place, but being careful not to overload your tacos with too many toppings or sauce--like I did.

The food was great, quick service, convenient location. We ordered the sababa mix for two and it was just the right amount for the two of us.

A little overpriced… hummus was very thick and chunky, shnitzel was unfortunately a bit chewy, pitas were great and so was the falafel

Highly recommend! Amazing quaint spot in jaco! The dinner plates are so good! Both the chicken shawarma and beef kabob plates were incredible. The hummus and salad it comes with are just as good! Be sure to ask for a side of their spicy sauce/salsa to go with it all!

Ordered the Sababa Mix in order to try a bit of everything and was not disappointed. The flavors of everything were incredible good, we really enjoyed the experience. The hummus was specially good, one of the best we’ve had. Would definitely go again.

I wish I could give the service 6 stars! Very attentive and polite server whose English was quite good. The food was delicious too; favourites being the hummus, beef kebab, and the Israeli salad. We tried the 2 Pax (2 person platter) and the variety of the meal was amazing. We also had leftovers which served us well for breakfast the following morning. Also, the best strawberry daiquiri I've ever had! Hey obviously used fresh berries and the balance of the drink was on point. If we're in Jaco again we'll absolutely be going back.

1st time eating at Sabress and the food was amazing. Jaco is heavily traveled but yet, reviews of restaurants highly rated are hit and miss. Many restaurants are run by locals catering to an American crowd. This gem is authentic Israeli food, which is rare to find anywhere - but least expected in the middle of jungle Beach town. The beef kabob was quartered inside of a grilled pita bread, with expertly charred edges. The multi-layered textures of crunch, chewy, and soft combined with perfectly seasoned meat is one step closer to heaven. The chef did not take shortcuts to craft the this artisanal delight. It came with a green salad, which I normally toss (literally and figuratively), but this had cranberries a d small bits of tomatoes with deliciously simple dressing. None of the ingredients were over-powering. The french fries were made better dipped into their home-made hot sauce. My app was charred eggplant with tahini sauce, with a whole pita to soak up the goodness. It was wonderful. This was the best meal of my trip and it is located on a side-street in an unassuming building. The lack of fancy decor did not detract, it only added to the value of this find. If I could make just two suggestions to the chef: 1) char the pita for dipping into eggplant like the kabob dish, and 2) serve the beautiful kabob on a flat raw wood plate - worthy of its creation. If you're in the mood for Israeli food, or haven't tried it but love Mediterranean food - go visit Sabress.

Low key, small Kosher resto attached to hostel. Very good flavors and excellent vegan/ vegetarian options. The hummus and baba were delicious were as creamy as the pita was fluffy. Falafel were dense in texture- but I liked them. Went back again and would return on my next trip!

The best place in Jaco to have a good beer from tap. I can recommend the beer house and the nice owner from Saskatchewan anytime! Cheers! 🍻

Fantastic beer pub with plenty of options to choose from on draft and in bottles. Very neat taproom and very friendly owner. Worth stopping in here having a few pints.

Daniel the bartender/owner is so nice and knowledgeable. He was very welcoming and helpful as soon as we walked in, explaining all the local craft beer options and finding ones that fit our palates. There’s a great selection of local craft beer as well as bottles for more of the classics (Corona, Stella, Heineken, etc.) and wine and a few cocktails as well. Pizza shop is in the front, you just have to walk through the pizza restaurant to the back and you’ll see a door on the left for the beer house. There is also happy hour 5-7 everyday which is minus 500 colones (about $1) off beer. Definitely a must if you enjoy craft beer and a home away from home for your vacation!

Love this hidden gem of Jaco. Have been there several times over the years. Go with friends or go solo, you’ll make friends. The owner is super awesome and there are always great people here. Happy hour daily. The #7 IPA is my go to. Order pizza to eat from the place in front. The Pizza Shop. Also, you have to walk through said pizza place to get to The Beer House.

Tiny bar hidden away in the back of the pizza place. Have a lot of great craft beer made in Costa Rica. So that’s very cool.

The best place in jaco, awesome spread of real ales, the owners are the warmest Canadian couple who make you feel welcome when you walk in and part of their family by the time you leave. A true slice of Pura Vida without the hassle, noise and headaches of the tourist traps out here. A must visit place in my book!

Really nice owner! Beer on tap is the best you get in Costa Rica! Awesome friendly vibes

Had a terrible experience here . Google says they close at 12am. I got there at 9:30pm and was the only one who sat down to eat. I ordered something on the menu that I saw on in its Google photos. The food item that I got was completely different and even after mentioning it, no type of resolve or accommodation was made. I ate the food because there were no other options around that were open at the time. Anyways I said let me stay and enjoy my night and enjoy my sangria. These people came up to me rushing me to pay the bill because the owner decided to close the restaurant . They said “because no one is here tonight”. So me, a paying customer who stayed even after not liking my food is now rushed out of the restaurant and could not even finish my drink. As a result, I was left to stand outside as I waited 11 minutes for me uber- looking like a working girl. Very disappointed in my experience and wouldn’t recommended to anyone, especially not a lady who is on vacation. Not even an apology or anything!

Unfortunately our least favorite meal of our trip. Service was very slow even though place was mostly empty. My food came out a good 15 mins after my partners. She got the pesto chicken & pasta which was very bland and not flavorful at all. I got the wings which were ok, only thing that saved them was the sauce. Price was a little high for the quality and portions. Would’t recommend or go back.

We were disappointed based on the reviews we had hoped for more quality . My partner had the New York strip and I had the fettuccine pasta with chicken. His steak was chewy and overcooked (he asked for medium but it was definitely well done). My pasta was sad looking and looked like watered down cream sauce — both dishes were very over salted. We didn’t bother complaining we just wanted to get out of there. Wasn’t the nicest vibe. The waitress was super nice and welcoming though.

Excellent service. Very attentive to our needs. Food was outstanding, better than a high end restaurant at the marina and cost 1/3 the price. Music was good. Loud enough to enjoy but not so loud that you couldn't carry on a conversation. Unique food offerings. Recommend highly.

Response: The kitchen was not closed when we got there, the waiter kept levain after getting 2 drink orders then when he finally got to our table said it was closed. I sent a dm prior to coming and was told the kitchen closed at 11:45 pm, we got there at 11:09 (screenshots attached for reference). Like I said, one of the waiters wanted to play and give us “free shots” of limeade and you are playing with this response. The table next to us also waited for forever. Luckily we were able to walk down to Jaco bar and get food, good vibes, and faster service. Their kitchen is open late and you won’t be told “we ran out of food” 🥰 _______ This review is for the restaurant side. Were told the restaurant closed at midnight but they closed early because they were out of food lol and the food that some of us did get to order took FOREVER. One of the guys agreed to give us free shots, he poured us shots of lime juice.

Good experience with great food! Very nice staff and we had a good dinner! Street is a bit strange, a lot of weird people but I guess that is just the town.

I highly recommend this place. I had a great experience here. I would like to thank Erickson for the fantastic service and food recommendation. The steak was well seasoned. The mash potatoes and vegetables were delicious. Overall everyone was incredibly nice. I also want to thank Marco for the hospitality on Saturday night. He made our night.

The staff are all wonderful and very attentive. I ate there a couple times and highly recommend the tuna if they have any left when you go. Any dish that comes with the passion fruit pineapple salsa is a must! My last visit Sergio served me for the second time said everything was “made with love”. What a wonderful way to end my stay and have my final dining experience in jaco.

Can confirm that this place ticks all the boxes. Food is amazing! Drinks are tasty! View is phenomenal! And the vibe is relaxing and on point

Disappointed in the food, drinks are pretty but weak, shrimp tacos were terrible my daughter said tasted like pizza. Chips were stale. Good location. Over priced 2 drinks and one plate and app $65

Wonderful food, Great service, the waiter was amazing and very funny. The food was Splendid, as were the drinks. I recommend the french toast for breakfast to anyone that comes here. I would definitely come back here again! 5 Stars.

Amazing spot right on the beach with incredible views. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and the staff were genuinely warm and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it a perfect place to hang out whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or spending the afternoon. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Jacó!

Paid $6 for a Sol since they said they were out of all local beers. Adirondack chairs had a nice beach view.

While in Jaco we spent most of our time at this restaurant with a beautiful beachfront and outstanding service. We enjoyed especially the hospitality of Sergio! He was kind, attentive and informative. Sergio ensured that our stay at this restaurant was the best quality. I highly recommend this place! If you ever have the opportunity to visit Jaco go to this place and ask for Sergio!

Found a cool lil rock bar, the owners Karen and i forgot the guys name was awesome...chill spot, was playing 90's grunge and alternative, had the UFC game on and friendly people. Good spot to chilr a bit.

Bar was a bit sneaky with the concept of happy hour. The broke guys version of happy hour was the most I paid for a bottle in Jaco. Average price $1800 - $2000 in bars I went too and they charged $2500 during happy hour with a buy 2 got 1 free that never arrived. Didn't go back and left a sour note

We went at night because the reviews suggested good food and cheap drinks. We were delighted to find out that (at least at night) it’s a punk bar! The inside space is small, and they had crammed a live band set up in there as well, so if that’s not your vibe, don’t go at night. (Like, most people were standing outside in the alley kinda deal). The playlist before the band was A+++ The food we got was very good and the bartenders were super nice. If you’re looking for a place in Jaco for your punk/alternative sensibilities, this is the spot. Absolutely fantastic, 10/10. 🖤🖤🖤

Atmosphere is TOP NOTCH!!! SERVICE TOP NOTCH!!! Didn't try the food, but I'm sure it's delicious. Bartenders there very much on hands and know English. Patrons are some of the nicest people. Favorite spot in Jaco!

Came in here with a mate whilst visiting jaco. Saw it was happy hour which is why we came in. Was told beers were on the happy hour so asked for two. We assumed that is was 241 like most happy hours (this was granted our fault). It wasnt. Got given 2 draft beers of beer called beach beer. Cost us 5000 local. We challenged this as menu said they were 3500. Turns out happy hour was that they cost 2500 each. A bottle of imperial local beer was 1500 for the same size as our draft cup. We were then told that it was 3 for 2 beers. So they asked if we wanted our FREE third beer. Well ofcourse why wouldnt we? They never brought the 3rd free beer. We drank our exspensive happy hour beer and left. First if is it 3 for 2 on happy hr. Give the free beer at the time. Second explain what happy hr actually means. Third the female staff didnt know ot was 3 for 2 until asked the guy i assume was the owner so maybe make sure your staff know the deals. I note all the good reviews so maybe this was just a bad day in the office.

Spent over a month in jaco having fun and enjoying life...met the owner and his friends and very much found myself a regular here for the duration. Bought art of the walls from a local artist. Sang karaoke and even enjoyed an epic Halloween 🎃 night party on the street side and great food and vibes 👌 I an definitely recommending this place as I was a solo traveller and felt safe and well liked in this area. There are some areas there the other sides of town and places that are a lot less safe I would say so if your looking for a great solid , local and loyal crowd .. amazing food and great music. *Rock* and assorted influence. Then this the spot. Salut. Gents. Until next time Chris.

Fantastic. I disagree with the decision to add cheddar cheese to the pulled pork sandwich (it's greasy enough), but to each their own. Well balanced sandwiches (with the pickles) cheap, has great hot sauce selection. Fries are great; although I wish they had onion rings. You will not be disappointed going here for food. Cocktail I don't know. But food for sure come here.

Wife had the bistec casado. She liked it. I had the burger and fries. It was just okay. Definitely not an all pure beef burger. The Mahi cerviche was excellent. Our server was nice and professional but the wait was much too long. It took about 50 minutes for our food. We were the only ones having lunch.

If you want a quiet place for a meal this is not it. I'm the only person here and the music is so loud it's hard to think. If you want a good steak you will not get it here, I ordered a ribeye it is not a ribeye it is a cross between shoe leather and rubber. Very fatty, tough and grossly overcooked.

Visited during low season so there went many people there. Hiwever the drink specials and service were good. Did not eat but saw a decent looking casado served to another patron. Dark inside as expected in a little bar. Had a large screen tv behind the bar playing music videos.

Bartender woman was rude and not attentive. Gave us our order all wrong. How are you a tequila bar with no limes. They did not have ingredients for tequila based drinks, not even a margaritas. I don't recommend and I have never rated anyone this low.

We stopped in for a few drinks and it was really nice. The drinks were tasty and the staff was nice! They had fun music playing in the background and were very attentive.

The atmosphere here is fun. Good music and karaoke. The food is absolutely terrible. I wanted to splurge a little bit and get myself a lobster. So I did… it was mushy and over cooked. Honestly gross. And the worst part about it was the restaurant did not have any crackers. Who the hell serves a lobster with no crackers. I couldn’t even eat the damn thing. Unfortunately the worst food I’ve had in Costa Rica.

Needed to wait 30 minutes to sing one song. The other table sang the whole time. Wanna be DJ said it‘s not possible to do it faster

Fine place for after dinner very casual drink. The Colombian woman working as the bartender was friendly and worked the customers well for conversation. They have several different soft drinks available (I don't drink alcohol so no opinion on those) but service was super attentive.

This is now known as Rolling Thunder Saloon. There is a picture on the inner wall that shows no more Beatle Bar; as I understand it the new owner wants to "clean it up" a bit. The older crowd of expats are back frequenting it and bottled beer runs about 1200 crc. It can be a bit hot in there with fans not covering all areas. It was recently opened when I was there so there may be more to come.

Good music. Other than that, I was not impressed with the place. It was filled with American residents in their sixties talking about prostitutes. There were some prostitutes there. There was one loud-mouth American who was a big Trump supporter: a self-styled journalist who writes op-ed pieces for the local (English-only) online paper. I guess he couldn't cut it at the New York Times...What a joke. AVOID!

2nd time here and still don't get it. It's at the end of the strip, hearing about new owners and seeing attractive new contruction nearby but place is still the same since my visit 2 years ago. Can't live on past glory forever, Jaco is changing and Beatle Bar should get out of the 60's and change with it.

Where some locals are asking with the working girls. The bartenders are quick with service, the drink options are plenty and inexpensive. It's a little run down, but has a good atmosphere.

Yep, dive bar full o baby boomers. We are here having a few beers during the day so it's just ok. If you order food it will come from the restaurant in front, Las olas. Not sure how it is at night

Beetle bar it's just a good old bar a lot of hookers but very friendly people regardless I've been warned to stay away cuz it's a little rough I did not notice that it was a rough place to be people seem very friendly to me they also I think they serve hot dogs one more thing but all the bars have to serve something if they have liquor

Some dishes are better than other ones. The rice with shrimps was great. The seafood spaghetti and calamares where less so. Sauce from a can and overcooking illustrate the cook has no great capabilities with the fresh ingredients. The pina colada was mediocre. So expect overpriced fresh but not great prepared food. And you might get lucky ;)

Nice view to the ocean but food took forever. We waited 40min on our eggs and we were the only people in the restaurant.

Excellent food, great service and nice view. Everything we tried was tasteful.

We ate here our first night in Jaco because it was part of our tour. Tonight though we tried the ceviche and beer special and we're totally blown away. I didn't get a picture before we dove in, but it was a huge serving and the best ceviche I've ever eaten if that's the special when you're in town, you need to stop by. The restaurante is open air, but covered, has a full bar, and sits right across the street from the Pacific Ocean Well worth a stop.

We heard about Vista Mar from several tour guides during our stay in Costa Rica. This was a great finale to our trip. The food was excellent and the service even better. I recommend asking your drivers, guides, and locals where they like to eat, you will find the best places like Vista Mar.

Great Peruvian food, everything we had was yummy. Service was a little slow, so if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, probably not the place for you. They only had one waiter working that night unfortunately. 5 stars for the food, 3 stars for the slower service.

Had Argentina steaks here and it's one of the best steak I have had and fresh tender. My cousin loved his steak as well a must do in dining when in Jaco, Costa Rica.

The club has potential with its attractive appearance, but the excessive breaks taken by the dancers and the lack of crowd on our visit made the experience less enjoyable than expected.

Too slow move. One dance and after 10 minutes just music. Girls are lazy on the stage. Most of time just walk around a pole.

We had an absolute blast. The girls were beautiful and so much fun. The staff were attentive and provided great customer service. The music was phenomenal as well. We will definitely be back.

The girls are lovely and so sweet. Angelica was an amazing bartender and definitely keep up the good vibes. Angelina was lovely and made sure my husband and I had a great night. We’ll definitely be going back when we visit again someday. Parking was simple and the bouncers are nice.

Basically, the only ones inside beside 2 or 3 other single men. The women were all over us and made us feel special. Victor, the manager, was super cool and even let my wife go on stage with the working ladies. Should have got a cab home . They offered, but we needed to walk off the extra calories we drank. Treated like royalty.

Miami Style club with nice Vip area…. Huge stage and slamming sound system. The girls are nice and the variety was on point…. Did not feel dirty there you know how you got to trip club and you want to take a shower afterward, def not that vibe, its a great break way from the central Jaco vibe. its like you’re own personal club

Rented the place for a pool party , where the girls came and kicked it with us and just hung out, then we switched gears and took it back to G Spot where we closed it down. We needed food that was catered by a Show Me Costa Rica. They have this package that only VIP’s get ask too … its like the secret vault to the craziest or uplifting experience your body can possibly handle.

Had a fantastic stay. All of the staff were so kind and helpful. Anything we needed they could take care of it. Beautiful views , fun pool.

Wish I could leave a better review as the majority of this resort is actually pretty nice. But hope that you don’t end up on the 4th floor. If you are “fortunate” enough to be on the 4th floor you will get the joy of listening to the club music 9pm-1am. Crazy to think that when booking you are required to give everyone’s age and they still put “ninos” directly above the club. Also they don’t staff a manager overnight and are left speaking with a supervisor who is unable to offer any help. Disappointing as the rest of the resort is actually enjoyable. I guess just a roll of the dice if you will win or lose here. You can put us in the loser column. If you get a room on the 4th floor expect a bad time with no expectation of help from the overnight crew. Disappointed is an understatement!

Great hotel with a good location right on the beach. I want to call out the attentiveness of the staff and how quickly they resolved issues when reported. I haven't experienced that level of immediate attention in any other hotel of it's class. For example, I needed the room safe fixed and another time I needed a hair dryer. In both cases, hotel staff was at my door within 10 minutes. I had lunch at Crocs twice, and the food was amazing both times. The Crocs Club is probably the best handheld I've ever eaten. I'd fly back to CR just for those Croc Clubs! The activity reservation team member Tania was very quick to get things booked, and responsive and positive when I needed to make changes to my tours. I got a lot booked on short notice, so I'm grateful for the assist. The hotel and the grounds were very clean and well kept. I don't gamble so I can't comment on the Casino. The staff was overall professional, and warmed up after a few days. I would strongly recommend Crocs over you're typical American chain in the Jaco area.

Very nice place very secure lots of security. Food is okay. Rooms are nice and well-kept clean. But if you're going for the beach this is not the place the water is rough you can't really swim in it and it's Rocky and stirs up a lot of dirt. The resort itself is quite nice and beautiful pools.

Very nice rooms with all the latest amenities. Ocean view or mountain rooms. The star of the show is the pool area, which includes a bar and cafe/grill. Beach area is right outside the pool. Casino, Italian, Mexican restaurants Cafe and excursion desk.

Nicest place we’ve stayed in CR but be advised the WiFi is terrible

A very relaxed and enjoyable vacation. Great location and beautiful beach. Very friendly staff and management. Great fresh food.

Walked in with family all adults late day for little food and drinks and didn’t not get the warm and friendly reception expected. The waitress was annoyed and offered no recommendations on drinks or dishes on the menu. So we opted for drinks only and ate elsewhere. The House Gringo cocktail was good. The games- darts, pool tables and ping pong were fun. The decor is cool and I can see how it gets clubby late at night. Unfortunately we didn’t get the Pura Vida vibe we got everywhere else in CR.

I met Costa Rica and they highly recommended that place Gringos sport bar. I was served by a very kind lady. Ericka had the best time. She gave me the confidence to talk a lot even though I was serving other tables. She always gave me the importance. I felt loved and very special. Since then, alone I visit gringos sport bar super the best Ericka🙌👌

really great place to chill and watch a game. was there last night for the lions play off game. waitresses delivered free shots two times, drinks were great, food was good (bar food), fun pool tables, ping pong, arcade games, darts. air conditioning awesome. friendly service. highly recommend to watch a game! great addition to the jaco area. now, if they get karaoke I will be stoked.:)

!!!!DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE A TOURIST!!! We got scammed out of $60 US dollars for only 3 drinks that were terrible and small. None of the girls were very nice everyone was extremely rude. They will try and rip you off if you’re a traveller so please I warn you do not go here! And I can’t reply directly to you but we did NOT ask for top shelf not once. And that’s why were we are so upset no one asked what vodka we would prefer the girls just put the most expensive in and as a server that is not ok you always ask your customers first what they would like in it.

We went to Gringo’s to try to watch a game and unfortunately didn’t have the best experience. The waitress we had must have been having an off night because she was not enthused with us. We arrived asking to watch a hockey game, was seated then ignored. My partner found someone to put the game on, the waitress came over unimpressed with us asking if we want anything - we ordered drinks. Time goes by, we are wanting to order dinner and she doesn’t come back to us. We watched her mosey around the not busy establishment then watched her on her phone for awhile before my partner had enough and came to her to order our dinner. Basic meals. She gave us attitude then for some reason we had another waitress out of no where. It’s too bad though because we met the owner as we were leaving and he’s a solid down to earth man just newly owning the restaurant but our experience itself wasn’t worth going back for us.

Live musician until 11 and then a DJ for the rest of the night. Pool tables and dance floor. Server was very attentive and as soon as your drink was half empty she would be there offering refill.

Love the A/C. Sometimes when looking for a place to eat in this heat, what is the detrmining factor is honestly A/C. Great place to hang with all the games, also can't wait to watch the next fight Saturday night there! Should be a blast! Definitely worth checking out next time your in Jaco! Tourists and Locals welcome

Lunch today. I was the only customer. I chose the Mahi Mahi burger and fries. Seasoned nicely, very tasty. Unfortunately there was no passion fruit ale available, so I just had water. Service was friendly and prompt and my food came quickly. Pricing is reasonable - similar to what I'd pay at home. Recommend!

Sure! HereRestaurant Rhythmos offers a delightful dining experience with its inviting atmosphere and delicious cuisine. The menu is full of flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of tastes, from traditional favorites to creative specials. The service is attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner for two or a lively gathering with friends, Restaurant Rhythmos is a fantastic choice for a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes and soaking in the wonderful ambiance they provide.

Incredible place in the middle of jaco but with all the jungle essence! With balconies and terrace above a river full of animals and beautiful art walls inside the restaurant. I ordered the hamburger and it was SO BIG and very good quality. Coctels are also cheap and delicious!

Nice atmosphere. They have a patio area with a nice view of the little creek that flows into the ocean. Great burger, great pizza and very nice server.

Excellent fish tacos but the passion fruit ceviche was incredible! Large serving and a ton of flavor.

Really enjoyed our evening there. We were looking for a sports bar to watch Costa Rica play in the Copa América and we ended up there. Staff was super friendly. We had the tuna burger and it was amazing. We also met John, the owner, and we spent a great evening chatting with him and listening to his many sorties. Thank you for the good food and a great time!

The food is incredible here! Cool furniture and great service!