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El Sano Banano Restaurant

Across from the Park | Next to the Supermarket, Montezuma, Costa Rica
1-415-692-5294
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Ranked #7 of 24 restaurants in Montezuma
Price range: $4 - $15
Cuisines: Vegetarian, International, Café, Organic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
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san jose
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

This is one of my favorite restaurants, the staff is reallynice and they have plenty of veg or vegan options. I had the lemon merengue pie with yogurt ice cream, amazing!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

Had breakfast, lunch, and dinner....all meals were fabulous! There home-made whole wheat bread was sooo good ( had a fish sandwich with it and had it for breakfast) Had tuna for dinner one night and got 2 huge pieces with a mango sauce....again, de-lish! Their lemon meringue pie was to die for.....had to have that twice! Best l-m pie I've... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
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143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

The food was good enough. The atmosphere the best in Montezuma as far as clean, neat, indoors, movie playing, etc. The service is the fastest in Montezuma. However, we spent over $100 for 3 of us for a drink and dinner each.

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uumatter, Owner at El Sano Banano Restaurant, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Thanks for your positive review! We appreciate that you noticed the positive atmosphere and swift service. We do our best to please our guests and provide a satisfying experience. El Sano Banano is a fun restaurant that offers a unique experience to its customers. Regarding the word "Pricey", please be aware that what you paid also included tax and gratuities...... More

East Lansing, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The nachos are so good, and the "magic mocha chiller" really is magic! Good food, drinks, and service. Would definitely go there again next time we're in Montezuma.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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9 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were impressed with the location and food at this resort. They show movies in the restaurant once a week which I thought was a great idea. I didn't get to see any of the hotel rooms but the restaurant was clean and had a good variety of foods.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

One of our favorite places in Montezuma, for its uniqueness. The menu is more extensive than most places in Zuma, and it's always fresh and they pride themselves in using local, fresh products that are healthy and delicious. It's also unique in that the service is quicker than most places there, and also very attentive. There are TV's that you... More

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Aachen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The food is very good, the staff very organized. I liked the spiritual banners and motivational inscriptions on the walls. You can also sit outside - either facing the street and watching the colorful people, or in the backyard (very romantic with candlelight)...

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Philadelphia, PA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This became out "go to" spot for breakfast and dinner. Service was great with very friendly staff, one of whom we had met on the boat and was very helpful during our stay. The food was very good as were the drink selections. It's a bit more touristy than other places in the town, but that meant a nice mix... More

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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

El Sano Banano is a key place in Montezuma. Located near the central park and near everything, you will find refuge of shade, good food and drinks, prompt service, relaxed lounge area, movie nights with first run movies, and a short cut to local transportation.

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tambor
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

It has a varied menu with good choices.They have salads,sushi,very good seafood.Outdoor seating both in front and the back patio.On the weekends they show movies inside.Good place to poeple watch which is part of the fun of Montezuma.

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