Lacto
American
Organic
Western
Beer/Wine
Costa Rican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic food restaurant and pub in downtown Jaco Beach. Caters mostly to tourists. Hosts live music. Ask about vegan almond cheese (note don't buy the Avenida29 brand, reported not vegan). Open Mon-Tue 9:00am-11:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-12:00am.
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Cocal Casino St, Jaco, Costa Rica
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Last update on 22 Apr 2017 by KatieBush
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29 Reviews
First Review by megclarity
michielpanis
Points +702
Fastfood - Edit
When we were here for diner, the service was quiet unattentive so we had to work to get what we wanted.
Read moreNot all the choices of the menu were available so I had to make a last minute choice.
For me this was more overpriced fastfood.
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Tkyla83
Points +183
Just ok - Edit
Had the vegan garden bowl. Was so overpowering with garlic flavor that I couldn't eat it all. Would have been a great option with less garlic or even no garlic at all. Also had a chamomile, lavender lemonade. It was so acidic and sour we couldn't drink it. Really nice staff and cool atmosphere. Food just wasn't good. My husband had fish and said it was delicious. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: Food had way too much garlic, Very acidic and sour lemonade
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alex.dollberg
Points +459
Sehr gemütliches Restaurant mit liebevoller Einrichtung - Edit
Das Restaurant hat ein paar vegane Optionen. Die Inneneinrichtung ist sehr liebevoll und hat ein wenig von einem Kunst Atelier. Hier kann man sich wohl fühlen. Wir hatten das Champion Toast mit veganem Käse und karamellisierten Zwiebeln. Super.
Read moreIch hatte noch den hauseigenen Eistee. Auch sehr zu empfehlen.
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DreaV
Points +809
Cafe mit Künstler Atmosphäre - Edit
Die Einrichtung ist sehr interessant, man fühlt sich, wie in einem Künstler-Cafe. Von außen sieht man gar nicht, wie groß das Lokal ist. Es gibt viele verschiedene Bereiche. Überall hängen selbstgemalte Bilder, es gibt super viele verschiedene Tische/ Stühle, urgemütlich. Das Essen war auch klasse, wir haben uns den veganen Champigon Toast geteilt. Sehr lecker, aber auch echt fettig. Nichts für empfindliche Mägen. Nettes Personal. Wirklich zu empfehlen.
Read morePros: Vegane Optionen , Kennzeichnung der Speisen , Außergewöhnliches Ambiente
Cons: Etwas teuer
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me333
Points +30
Loved it - Edit
Right when you walk in you know you’re in for a cool experience…. Sat in the way back section and it was very serene. We weren’t that hungry so we had the guacamole with chips (came with some mango salsa and pico which were both good too) and the hummus.
Read moreGuacamole was spot on and the hummus was delicious as well! It came with a beet hummus and regular flavor, along with some falafel, celery/carrot sticks and bread. It was probably the best hummus I’ve ever had. Delicious pairing of flavors!
Pros: Great ambience! , Delicious veg/vegan options, Chill vibe!
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StephanieSickerott
Points +280
Excellent choices - Edit
Boho beautiful place with several vegan choices, including dessert. Awesome drinks. Had the Vegan Mushroom Melt and it was amazing. Highly recommend!!
Read morePros: Many vegan choices, Great ambiance, Awesome drinks
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AnneHeiners
Points +1168
Yummy tortillas and nice atmosphere - Edit
We had the vegan tortillas and really loved them. It's a huge portion so I didn't manage to finish mine. The atmosphere was really nice.
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly pointed out
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RiodePajaros
Points +97
Exceptional Desserts + fun environment - Edit
Whereas I agree with other reviewers that the vegan main meals could use a few tweaks, I had to balance in the fact that the ambiance is really pleasant, the servers are wonderful, and it is one of the few places where I have been able to enjoy dessert! Each day they offer at least 2 kinds of vegan, gluten free desserts that are also free of refined sugar (and sometimes completely sugar free). This is really important for those of us that unfortunately can’t eat much sugar/gluten. I believe this might not be on the menu, so ask your server! I went there a few times just to eat dessert and Kombucha while listening to live music.
Read moreThe atmosphere is relaxed, with bright colors, local art all over the place, and a covered patio. It feels so magical to watch the tropical rain drops in their little alley like entrance.
And there is also a cute kitty playing around, for all of us cat people.
As far as the main meals, I’ve tried the cauliflower tacos, falafel burger, and Tico Vegano breakfast. I would not recommend the burger due to how dry it is. I loved the abundant guac and salsa on the cauliflower tacos though. I had the Tico breakfast today and it was great for me, though both my husband and I agreed it could use another tortilla (they only serve one small taco size tortilla per meal).
We have had the same waitress many times now, and she is so sweet, lively, and attentive. She even dealt with all our questions as first time Jaco visitors.
Pros: GF vegan dessert, Atmosphere
SydneyDively
I felt the need to reply - that cheesecake is not vegan. My boyfriend and I went here and were asking about the vegan cheesecake - I even showed your picture and he said “no that is our passion fruit cheesecake and it is not vegan. The only vegan dessert we have is the chocolate cake.” It was confusing for us too because the first waiter mentioned the cheesecake when we asked about dessert but the other server who spoke better English assured us they do not make a vegan cheesecake. 😕
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MaruFerrara
Points +1036
Good food, poor service - Edit
Good food and many vegan options. We had to wait for a long time for someone to take our order and then our food stood on the kitchen counter for about 15min before someone picked it up to bring it to us
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Supreme
Points +162
Fresh great vegan options. - Edit
One of the best places in Jaco beach Costa Rica for vegans.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options.
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JenniferJillHarman
Points +732
Very delicious - Edit
We stopped for a late lunch en route to Parrito. Delicious. The drinks were amazing!
Read morePros: Clearly labeled options, Some gluten free options too , Secured parking nearby
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chewyenvy
Points +73
Loved it. - Edit
If you are Vegan and travelling with kids this place is great. They have a kids corner that they can play while you eat. They also have a few Vegan options and very friendly staff. Downside, is it's a bit pricy.
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Marie-MicheleDore
Points +709
Live music and food - Edit
The vegan food is not clearly marked, but still easy to guess it is vegan. The drinks were delicious and the food good as well.
Read moreThey forgot to bring me the side dish I ordered and charged me for it, but were kind to me when I pointed out the error. The live music was maybe a little too loud, but it was a very nice ambiance!
Pros: Good food, Live music , Nice atmosphere
Cons: A bit loud
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LydiaNeher
Points +66
Good food but confused staff - Edit
Really nice vegan options clearly labeled. I had the tacos and my husband had the falafel. Both were great. They also had a great hot sauce. The staff didn’t really seem super knowledgeable about veganism and offered some options that were vegetarian. The service took a long time which was fine because we enjoyed sitting the the quirky garden. Would return but be careful with options suggested.
Read morePros: Good options, Nice covered seating
Cons: Staff not knowledgeable about veganism, Cats in the dining area
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JoanneSimon
Points +38
Disappointed - Edit
I loved it here a few years back, but it got so much worse🙁A great atmosphere but that’s it😅They really must hate vegans here 😂😂
Read morePros: Healthy
Cons: Expensive , Not tasty , Just a few vegan options
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LisaSpykers
Points +8739
A bit disappointing - Edit
The food tasted okay but was a little uninteresting and overpriced for what we got. The hummus and falafel came with very little bread (or falafel) and the cauliflower tacos were a little strange as they were served with spinach leaves and lentils (?) and no sauce, so I needed to ask for hot sauce to make them taste better because they were quite dry. The place itself is pretty cool and I imagine a great place to hang out at night, but I wouldn't come here to eat again.
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bridget_claire
Points +70
A Surprisingly Tasty Take on Old Classics - Edit
A totally beautiful setting with very tasty vegan options. I had the Green Room salad with felafel. I was a bit disappointed to have to have felafel (which is usually a bit boring) but it was a very interesting take on it and the salad was seriously good. I’ll be eating here again for sure.
Read morePros: Big portions , Interesting fresh Ingredients , Lovely setting.
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Marys.veganes.essen
Points +255
Beautiful environment - Edit
I tried the vegetarian Portobello Burger (which is vegan) and it was very tasteful 😀. My carnivore family was also very happy with their food.
Read morePros: Very cosy, Big portions
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asherlips
Points +33
Great Food, Few Options - Edit
love their portobello casadito and vegan quesadilla!after visiting a few times, found that some of the seating was very uncomfortable. still love the atmosphere, music, and it was never too crowded! will definitely be back for my next visit.
Read morePros: delicious vegan options when available!
Cons: hard to find, few vegan options
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ChelseaTaylorHansen
Points +24
Delicious! - Edit
We went to this place at least once per day during our trip. My only complaint is that they did not have the vegan cheese every day, however when they did have it I would highly recommend the quesadilla.
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runmore
Points +163
Green Room not quite up to standards - Edit
We had lunch our last day in Jaco here. The entrance is through the Tiendita, which may slip by unnoticed, if you are looking the Green Room. They did not have any vegan cheese when we were there, so the selection was limited. The portabella mushroom dish was excellent however, fresh produce and a flavorful marinade made the dish. The polenta dish was also good, but the portabella was better. Each dish was served with Gallo Pinto that was tasty as well.
Read morePros: very fresh ingredients, on the main street, friendly service
Cons: not all vegan options available when we went, entrance not easy to spot
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PattyGonzalez
Points +22
Awesome Mushroom Tacos! - Edit
The tacos here are to die for! They put some kind of pineapple salsa and it was amazing!!!
Read morePros: Art everywhere, I loved it!, Great vibe!, Staff is supper friendly!
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plumshine
Points +163
Food is Decent - Edit
But very limited options for vegans: portabello tacos, quesadilla, mushroom burger, and a Thai dish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-01-04
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AlexBrand
Points +66
Good & plentiful Vegan options - Edit
We tried the Vegan almond cheese for the first time which was decent, fair prices for the quality of the meals, served alcohol and tasty fresh juices.
Read moreHad a big projector for the World Cup.
Pros: Lots of Vege and Vegan option, good quality, fair
Cons: Smaller portion sizes and slightly more expensive
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NonstopDan
Points +1442
Good vegan food - Edit
Although quite expensive, this place has several tasty vegan options and fast service. The vegan quesadillas were great! However, both Asian vegan dishes were disappointing.
Read morePros: Fast service
Cons: Slightly expensive , Inconsistent
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KatieBush
Points +3176
funky and fresh - Edit
Location in Happy Cow map is not accurate- closer to the main road than the beach. Love this place! They do have a lot of meat dishes but have vegan and vegetarian options and can make special vegan dishes like portobello burgers by request. Staff is knowledgeable about different diets. They sell their own vegan cheese, too. Will be back soon!
Read morePros: fresh food, almond cheeze made in house, veg options clearly labeled
Cons: expensive
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Zombiecynthia
Points +6241
Vegan Options Available in Jaco with excellent service! - Edit
First and foremost, super friendly staff that is Pura Vida! While sadly not completely vegan, therefore unable to rate this place higher- they have vegan options available! Additionally, if you're friendly they can help make any modifications to make your meal vegan. First day I enjoyed myself a vegan quesadilla with almond cheese and veggies inside, I wish I could have eaten more! They also had chips and salsa. This place has a selection of craft beers as well. The subsequent day for my late breakfast; I had delicious banana and almond milk pancakes. And because I couldn't help myself the already vegan breakfast potatoes and fries that I shared with my friend. Overall, staff was great, meal was wonderful, and I will continue coming back here each time I'm in town!
Read morePros: Vegan menu options! , delightful and friendly staff , Pura Vida lifestyle decor
Cons: sadly not ALL vegan
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