You don’t have to go to South America to try some of the best food coming from that region as in Costa Rica you can find excellent options in international restaurants, and when it comes to enjoy either the Peruvian or the Argentinean cuisine, the options offered below are the stand outs in the central valley of San Jose.

Peruvian Food

Inka Grill: This international franchise counts with 7 locations in Costa Rica: Escazu, Curridabat, Terramall, Heredia, Multiplaza Escazu, Lindora and Herradura Beach. All of Inka Grill’s restaurants have a refined feeling to them and the food goes accordingly, starting with mouth-watering entries such as their fish mahi tiradito, their mixed seafood ceviche and their avocado reina to main courses such as their sautéed beef tenderloin and their mild yellow-peruvian chili chicken stew.

http://www.graninka.com/
Telephones:
2524-2051 (Curridabat)
2282-9519 (Lindora)

Ceviche del Rey: As the name of the restaurant points it out, their specialty is the ceviche, and if you visit them, you have to start with their Filete de Corvina, and if you still have room after a main course such as a Causa Limena de Camarones, then you can try another Peruvian specialty, their famous Crema Volteada dissert (similar to the more well known flan). You can find Ceviche del Rey in Santa Ana (nearby the Red Cross), Santo Domingo de Heredia and Alajuela (nearby the court).

http://cevichedelreycr.com/
Telephone: 2203-5109

Machu Picchu: More than 20 years old, this has always been one of the favorite places amongst locals and foreigners alike and it currently counts with 2 locations, one in San Pedro (125 south from Ferreterias El Mar, Barrio La Granja), and Paseo Colon (125 north from KFC). Amongst Machu Picchu’s specialties you can find their A lo macho tenderloin, their picante shrimp and their queen sea bass cocktail.

http://www.restaurantemachupicchu.com/
Telephone: 2283-3679

Argentinean Food

La Esquina de Buenos Aires: Once you pass the door (imported from Argentina) of this restaurant, its singular atmosphere will automatically transport you to the Buenos Aires of the past century. In their menu you will excellent dishes from the typical parrilla argentina such as the famous entraña (outside skirt steak) and their Bife de Chorizo. But they are also famous for main courses that include their tenderloin beef in a black pepper sauce, or their filet of sole in a blue cheese sauce. They have a nice selection of Argentinean house wines and premium wines to go with their dishes, and they will recommend you the right one to go with the dish you asked.

http://laesquinadebuenosaires.com/
Telephone: 2223-1909

El Novillo Alegre: Come to this restaurant if you want to enjoy imported premium cuts such as the cuadril or the rib eye steak. You can also enjoy more typical dishes such as the Milanesa or the Suprema Buenos Aires. They are located in Escazu (San Rafael), Santa Ana (Via Lindora shopping center) and Curridabat (Plaza Freses)

http://www.cienciaalimentaria.com/
Telephones:
2288-4995 (Escazu)
2203-4753 (Santa Ana)
2524-0353 (Curridabat)

La Gauchada: Located in La Sabana, nearby Canal 7, it offers a laid back environment, where you can sit and enjoy some typical empanadas argentinas, although you will also find delicious main courses and pastas.

http://www.lagauchada.com/
Telephone: 2232-6916