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Mexican, Latin, Bar, Central American, Costa Rican
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed April 25, 2022

Delicious and generous servings of quesadillas and variety of tacos, watch the waves roll in at their beautiful beachfront location with tables in the sand!

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 16, 2022

This laid back place right on the beach offers a nice opportunity to enjoy a meal, soak in the scene and (in the evenings) catch a few good tunes. Nancy had fish tacos which she enjoyed immensely; my burger was okay. The banana split wasn't...traditional, but it was quite yummy. The vibe is very casual. One of our go to stops in Samara.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 1, 2022 via mobile

Good place, affordable and nice food (tried the burrito). Amal portions however and juice are not that good, too sweet, I think they add sugar.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed February 12, 2022 via mobile

Used the excellent beach bar/restaurant every day for our visit in Samara. Free beach loungers with parasols for customers together with exceptional service from Alberto..a man of the world who looked after us with gusto! Great seafood and snacks at reasonable price. Would heartily recommend...this place to anyone visiting the laid back Samara.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed January 30, 2022

This place used to be a solid spot for good drinks and beach food. Now the drinks are poorly made and the food is not made with quality ingredients. The energy of this place is off putting and it seems like the people who work...there are under duress. Worst margarita in Samara!More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed January 27, 2022

I didn't feel like this was anything special. My sister and I both got the tacos and I was excited but they were just ok. The fish was delicious on the fish taco. My biggest disappointment was the were served on a plate with all...the juices and the tortillas were soggy and fell apart. Don't care much for soggy tortillas.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed December 30, 2021

We enjoyed the snacks and drinks at Lo Que during our week in Samara. The kids loved the nachos and tacos. Their Mojitos are the best on the beach - each glass filled with at least a whole lime and a bunch of mint. It...is very chill and casual and right on the beach - you can't go wrong lounging here for light snacks.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed November 22, 2021 via mobile

Sadly this restaurant is nowhere close to what it used to be. It was always our go to in samra but not this time. We stop for breakfast our first morning and was highly disappointed. Looks like there’s new owners. I wish them luck and...I hope it gets better. I am sure Covid has a lot to do with it.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 2, 2021

Don't go there! I normally don't write reviews unless something was exceptional good, or in this case; bad. The lady who was working was really unfriendly, but the food was also not ok. I ordered taco's. They gave tortilla's, which I don't mind, if they...were good. But they were the ones you buy in big packs in the supermarket: they are kind of raw, but if you heat them in a pan for I while, they get more crispy and are quite ok (I buy them all the time for myself and eat them like that). But they weren't heated, just kind of raw and falling apart when I tried to eat them. It was really not tasteful. On top of that, the lady didn't give any cutlery or napkins, I had to go take the napkins from another table. She didn't check up on me, even if I was one of the only costumers there. And when asking for the bill, she seemed to just calculate randomly, but gave the correct price in the end. She did manage to give a wrong amount of change, and telling her this, asking for more change, see gave me the most arrogant look and smashed the rest of the change in my hand... I have to say I was quit shocked on her rudeness. So: avoid the place.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed September 5, 2021 via mobile

Delicious food right on the beach in Samara. My kids loved the chicken fingers and fries- all kids meals come with ice cream. My husband and I had tacos (twice!), stuffed grilled avocados, and stuffed jalepenos. All really good. They have lounge chairs you can...lay on for free they say. Not a complaint but know that service is slow. Definitely recommend this spot!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed July 28, 2021

I’m not usually doing this, but this place made me feel pretty disappointed. Not recommend at all, only good thing is the location. Tacos were very dry and empty literally. The waitress was very ignorant to us and didn’t even try to explain some things...to us. I know we all can have bad days, but if you have struggle with customers do not work at hospitality. Hope that this change and next customers will be happy at that place.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed April 21, 2021 via mobile

Adjacent to Gustos, on the beach. Good fish tacos. Cheaper, but smaller plate of food than Gustos. Good coffee. Weak cuba libre drink. Good chips and salsa. Nice beach views.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed April 11, 2021 via mobile

Went for breakfast. This place is fine not fancy or a big menu. But Hey remember your on the beach in COSTA RICA.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed April 10, 2021 via mobile

In years past this is a place we loved to go. We heard there were new owners and the food was not as good. That is an understatement!!! The food was terrible! Chicken nachos with no chicken. All the tacos were dry and just had...some Mayo and lettuce thrown on the meat. They even (supposedly) ran out of alcohol at the beginning of happy hour. Sadly - we will not be going back.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed March 28, 2021 via mobile

Going there was the worst decision ever. Five of us went for some dinner and drinks and got instead a very disgusting experience with the musician that was playing live and the very disrespectful owner. Several customers from various tables asked for a lower volume,...since it was extremely loud, the musician started insulting us, and bullying. The owner did nothing, instead, when he saw us leaving, he yelled like a crazy man and threatened to call the police, since he is a French guy who did not understand that we where asking for the check to leave. Terrible night. Also the food was not good.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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LO QUE HAY, Playa Samara - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Lo Que Hay is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5