Roadadvisor, I am curious as to what "terrible" restaurant you are refering to in Paraiso. I spend a considerable amount of time there and have never had a bad experience. Of course some are better than others.
Are you suggesting that someone on the forum is self promoting this restaurant? I have seen a lot of self promotion- mostly tour operators and transportation companies- but never that.
To the OP there are many fantastic dining options in the area from my favourite soda Casa de Sabor in Orosi to Casa Don Jose at Hotel Queletales in the mountains above Cachi - which may be the best restaurant in Costa Rica to everything in between including fast food and fine dining chains in Cartago.
Let me know if you would like some unbiased reccomendations from someone with no vested buisness intrests in Costa Rica.
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