Food of Costa Rica

The food in Costa Rica tends to be blander than Mexican food and usually is served with some kind of meat. Vegetarians will find a lot of meatless choices, but will have to ask for them or head to restaurants that specialize in vegetarian food.

Breakfast in Costa Rica can be as light as a small pastry or can be the American-style eggs and toast or even a stew-like mixture of rice and beans with a type of meat. Due to the international influence on Costa Rica, visitors will find every type of food found in other major international cities. From American fast food to spicy Mexican food to Italian to Chinese, the cities of Costa Rica have all the variety travelers desire.

The typical Costa Rican meal that is prepared in bulk and served for lunch or dinner is called the casado and usually includes rice, black bean, fried plantain (large banana), some type of meat and a type of vegetable.

Costa Rican desserts are a special treat. Try the flan for traditional dessert and the dulce de leche if you really have a sweet tooth.