Best Modern Latin American Restaurants in Cartago

Hands down one of the best meals we’ve had around the world. We enjoyed a couple cocktails to start followed by the Alma Tasting Menu with Chef’s Wine Pairing. This was a truly unique experience savouring indigenous ingredients in 7 courses in thoughtful and playful ways as we explored foods throughout the country. We didn’t want it to end. Everyone was so attentive, accommodating a food allergy, carefully explaining every dish and we never felt like anything was rushed or that we were waiting for the next dish. Muchas Gracias

It was our first time at La Yerbatera, and we chose it for Valentine's Day. The welcoming was good at first. The experience was structured in different stages, aiming to provide guests with a complete and unique experience. The environment was distinctive, with many candles burning and smoke filling the air. The food was good, though it could have been better. My husband ordered a steak and found it wasn't tender, while my dish was enjoyable but arrived at a slightly low temperature. The beverages were good. The best part was the dessert; it was an amazing combination of flavors, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Lastly, the service was decent but could use improvement. There was a long wait between our drinks and the food. One issue we encountered was that a candle on our table had burned out. When I asked for another candle, the waiter responded that they had no more candles available. This was disappointing, especially since the other tables had candles, even some that were unoccupied. Overall, it was a romantic dinner, but the lack of attention to our request detracted from the experience. Thanks

I had the 6 course tasting menu- this dining experience did not disappoint! The dishes are highly creative and bold, mixing an array of flavors which combine to create a sensational experience in the palate. All dishes have a theme and are cooked with locally sourced ingredients. The place is small and cute with a bohemian vibe, located in the quiet neighborhood of Aranjuez. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in San Jose!

My dining experience at Amana was truly exceptional! I had the Chef Table experience where you get a 5 course dinner with optional wine pairing. All items received are not available in the menu so every plate was a surprise with a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This goes in hand with the culinary concept of Amana which combines local ingredients with techniques from around the world giving each plate a unique flavor. The service is exceptional in addition to allowing interactions with the chef. I will definitely be going back to try their menu items!

The tuna tartare and lamb/lebne starters and the cremoso/sorbet dessert were divine, our waiter was wonderful, and the garden seating had a lovely ambience.