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Jefe's Restaurante & Cantina

Road to Manuel Antonio National Park | 100 mts North of Bamboo Jam, Manuel Antonio National Park 6350, Costa Rica
506-2777-0055
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Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Bar scene
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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

So I think we really lucked out finding this place to eat for dinner. I recall passing it in the car on the way to our hotel upon first arriving in Manuel Antonio/Quepos and really wanted to check it out When we arrived, Jeff (the proud owner), greeted us promptly. He explained that the restaurant/hostel just re-opened under new ownership.... More

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Miami
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

The service wasnt the best but the food was delicious. We were looking to have some Mexican food in Costa Rica to try something different. The margaritas were so good and if you get there before 6pm they are $2 !! Totally worth it. The steak taco salad was excellend and my boyfriend loved his seafood burrito. Fun place, with... More

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011

Finally some real mexican food and a great atmosphere!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011 via mobile

We stayed at Hotel Plinio for a few nights recently. Since the hotel is a bit far from most of the restaurants, we ate at Jefe's a few times. The food was excellent. Try the steak taco salad. It was delicious. Also, the breakfast tacos were a great way to start the morning. And they were only $2! Another great... More

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Yardley, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011

Great place for Mexican food. Tasty and great portions. Get the seafood burrito and/or seafood taco.

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Arlington, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011

The food here is cheap, fresh and delicious. Loved the guacamole and the tacos bravos. We stayed in Hotel Plinio so we ate here for 2-3 meals a day for a bunch of days. The breakfast jam (pineapple i think it was) is awesome. Ask for Cesar. He will do anything he can to help you. Would absolutely go back... More

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Sterling, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011

A group of 6 young professional females were trapped across the street in Cabinas Pedro Miguel. We seeked refuge at Hotel Plinio and Jefe's for 4 days before deciding we needed to switch hotels. Ceasar, Carmen and Christina were such amazing hosts and took such good care of us. Ceasar ran into town to pick up an antibiotic for one... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2011

This was a very nice place to eat Tex-Mex food in a far a way country. Service was good but then there were only about 10 people there. Too many stairs to climb.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2011 via mobile

Six friends and I travelled for a few weeks and returned here twice for the good service, tasty food and fun ambiance.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2011 via mobile

So amazing. The food was outstanding. We went to tabocon for 3 days a 5 star resort yuk. Not my thing. I wanted jefes so bad the whole time I was there. 2$ margies the whole time I was there And great service always greater us like thy we are uncles I love this place we will be coming back..... More

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