16 Most Popular Costa Rican Foods to Try
Fusing refreshing flavors and organic ingredients, Costa Rican food is one of Central America’s most exciting cuisines.
Built on the foundations laid by the pre-Colombian indigenous people, Costa Rican dishes harness the power of Mother Earth, packed with exotic fruits, nutritious vegetables, hearty crops, and a generous amount of sugar and spice.
Blended with a vast array of influences from other countries in cities like San Jose, you’ll quickly find Costa Rican cuisine stimulates the senses in a whole manner of ways.
So join us, under the guidance of a native writer, as we explore this rich and diverse cuisine through 16 of its most popular dishes.
Costa Rican Food
Appetizers
1 – Gallos (Filled Tortillas)
When wanting to grab a quick bite in Costa Rica, one of the best options available to you are gallos. Literally translating to ‘rooster,’ gallos are small corn tortillas, filled with meat, cheese, beans, vegetables, and anything else you may have left in the refrigerator.
Traditionally served in Costa Rican homes with the leftovers from the days before, gallos are also served in restaurants and bars, filled with picadillos (meat or vegetable hashes). These can be made with a wide variety of vegetables, but the most common gallos are filled with squash, green beans, arracacha, potatoes, and even fruits like green papaya. Read More...
