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Restaurante Sabor Espanol

Carretera de Santa Elena a Canitas, km.2,5, frente a Trapiche | near Trapiche, Santa Elena -, Costa Rica
26455387
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Ranked #2 of 22 restaurants in Santa Elena
Price range: $4 - $13
Cuisines: European, Mediterranean, Spanish
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Quick service, beautiful restaurant, great food! We will go to this restaurant every trip to Santa Elena and Monteverde. This was our favorite restaurant because the food was so good and the staff warm, caring, welcoming. We liked everything about it.

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Burnaby, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was fast and efficient, and the food was amazing! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant

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Dongen, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Too far from town, nice food not more and too expensive for what you get. I would not go back, there are far more better options around.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

We were delightfully impressed by Sabor Espanol. We enjoyed every bite of food from the appetizer to dessert! We had stuffed avocado's, paella, and a crepe for dessert. Delicious. They were also very friendly and didn't rush us out even though we were the last guests that night. Overall, we enjoyed the food in Santa Elena, but this was our... More

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montreal, canada
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

After having very average food on our 1st night in monteverde, the bartender at our hotel recommended we try sabor espanol. We were so happy she did. The staff was so friendly, they recommended the guacamole which was fantastic and our meals were even better. Definately check out this restaurant if you are in monteverde.

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Danbury
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2012

The sangria, stuffed avocado, and gazpacho are must haves! We had beef which was cooked a little rare but the flavors were incredible! The owners were soooo charming and made us feel at home. It was a bit of a drive to get there but well worth it. We WILL go back!

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Monteverde, Costa Rica
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2012

Everything is good, no, excellent. These friendly folks are from Barcelona. Everything is made to order. Great ingredients with the expertise these folks have result in a wonderfully unexpected dining experience. It's one of the few places that we go when we're looking for something special. It's not cheap but not expensive either. Not much good here is cheap, especially... More

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Danville, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

Wow...we never expected to find such an amazing, spanish restaurant in Monte Verde, Costa Rica. Be prepared for a trip (10 minutes or so) out of "town" along some bumpy roads. The owners are highly personable and start you off with a sample of their excellent Sangria. Like us, you'll probably be hooked and at least the drink portion of... More

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

If you make the drive to Monteverde, make sure you stop by Sabor Espanol on your way into town. It is very small, a local Soda. The food is very fresh and flavorful. Both of the owners are from Spain. Ed, the chef, is from Ibiza. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. They accept american dollars as well as... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2012

This place is just what travelling is all about. A local favorite with great food and great drinks! Great local ambiance. We ran into a local bed and breakfast owner who recommended this place and so we had to try it after our waterfall hike. It's run by a couple from Spain (wife from Barcelona and Husband from ibiza). Two... More

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