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La Trocha

La Trocha Del Boyero | 500 m este Estacion de Servicio 50 sur, Atenas, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 25 restaurants in Atenas
Cuisines: Costa Rican
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Late Night
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Atenas, Costa Rica
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Hands down, La Trocha is my favorite restaurant in Atenas. Located at the edge of Los Angeles, tucked into a quaint neighborhood, this family run restaurant (Frank, Iliana and daughter Maria) offers quality food that never disappoints. The menu is varied and anything on the menu that is “la trocha” is a house specialty. When we eat at La Trocha,... More

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Atenas, Costa Rica
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Consistently delicious food, friendly service and a great atmosphere - what more can you ask for? Their filet mignon en salsa blanca is melt-in-your-mouth devine! It's really the only beef in Costa Rica worth ordering. A little hard to find, just look for the red Coca Cola sign on the right side of the road, just past Linea Vital, and... More

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Brantford, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Visiting from Canada, we found that we felt very welcomed and relaxed at La Trocha. Our server was very warm and friendly. The food was DELICIOUS..and there was LOTS of it! We will definitely be back again!

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Houston, Texas
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

This is a husband and wife team. Resturant located off main road in Atenas between Don Yao and gasoline station. You have to be on the look out for their sign or you will miss it. Always consistent good fresh food. Known for their fish dishes.

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New York, New York
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

From the moment we walked in the open air restaurant and were greeted by the owner's bubbly, English speaking daughter, we felt right at home. And then the dining experience began! We went with the recommended specials and were not disappointed. My wife swooned over the Sea Bass in Trocha sauce. My sister-in-law wouldn't share her grilled shrimp. Only my... More

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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

The surrounding of this restaurant is really nice - in the middle of all the plants. The owner was friendly and welcoming and also the food was very good. However we found the price was not reasonable for this area.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

If you just drove by this local restaurant you might think it was just another soda but this is more fine dining. The service was very good and the food is excellent. Our party of five all stayed with seafood and no one was disappointed. From the fresh ceviche to the sea bass with a wonderful sauce, this was probably... More

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Caledon East
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Very good seafood platters and the best seafood chowder ever. And an even better jalapeno sauce! The service was excellent and the setting lovely. Very comfortable. Watch out...the portions are huge!

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Atenas, Costa Rica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

I've been there three times over the last few months. I have gotten the filet mignon in the trocha sauce. It is a thick cut of meat and I also got the sea bass in the trocha sauce. My boyfriend loves the filet mignon in the jalapeno sauce. It was excellent. Everyone I've gone with has loved it.

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Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

We started and an finished amazing stay in Costa Rica with a visit to La Trocha on the excellent recommendation of friends who now live there. The meals were both times great. We loved the open restauraunt with the jungle garden giving a feeling of being anywhere but in the middle of the town of Atenas. The portions and quality... More

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