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Habaneros

Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa 44444, Costa Rica
50626401105
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Ranked #15 of 39 restaurants in Santa Teresa
Price range: $7 - $25
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Late Night
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Fort Worth, Texas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

After renting some boards from Del Soul, the american owner recommended we eat at the best restaurant in malpais/santa teresa, Habaneros. The location was nice, with a beach view. The dogs that live there are very friendly. The prices were steep. We would not have minded on the prices if the food lived up to warrant them, but sadly, they... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

One of the few restaurants with direct-to-beach access and definitely the best cocktails I had in Santa Teresa. Great vibe, helpful staff, big fan!

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Lawrenceville, Georgia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

We could not get service for anything!, sat around for 20 minutes without service, got up and placed order at bar, and then waited for another 15 minutes, still no drinks. Great location, but needs work training staff to be more attentive.

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UmiSushi, Owner at Habaneros, responded to this review
June 12, 2013

Hi Kristin Sorry to hear about your bad experience , If you are still on town please stop by again for free drinks. We do have great service normally(as you could read in previous reviews) Could you please tell me the date and time you visited so I could talk to the waiters on this shift, Inorder to improve their... More

Boulder, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

we ate here twice, great sunset location. the food was very good but $160 for dinner for 2 adults and two teens is not a bargain. However the food quality was very good, enough so that we returned for a second dinner.

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Birmingham, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

We tried Habanero's for lunch one day, great location on the beach (about the only place you can see from the beach). We tried the special of lobster tacos and the shrimp tacos - lots of different sauces and guacamole to go along. Excellent pitcher of frozen margarita (we tried the pineapple jalapeno, yum) and the view was great -... More

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Falls Church, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

When my wife and I sat down to our first meal here, we were a little surprised at the prices being a bit higher than expected. However, after eating here twice (we were staying at Playa Cielo) you get you your money's worth. The Lobster Tacos came highly recommended. I was expecting 2 or 3 tacos with a little lobster... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

We walked past Habaneros a number of times and finally decided to go there for dinner. The meal was divine, the presentation was stunning, and the service was impeccable. More expensive than most restauarants in Costa Rica, but still a great bargain compared to North American restaurants. And well worth it!

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Park City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Habaneros is located by the beach in Santa Teresa (ST). Not very many restaurant located with close proximity to the beach. They serve a few great tasting fresh fish dishes, ceviche among others. Drinks are very good! Our server was super friendly and she made tasty recommendations. Definitely a great place to experience while visiting ST. Great way to watch... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

Really good tacos and mexican food. However we where a bit unlucky with the staff that messed up and kept us waiting for ages to get our table - Book ahead to be on the safe side.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013 via mobile

The place is lovely, good ambient, good food, good service, but to bad that they don't follow the "ley anti tabaco 9028" Costarican laws and regulations. I had two tables around with people smoking so I had to leave with an asthma crisis, too bad!!! They should be sanction!!!

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