Soda Ranchito Doña Maria — Restaurant in Bahía Ballena

We had lunch at Soda Ranchito. The service was really good, Maria was super friendly and we felt very welcome. The food was amazing! We had two casados, one with fish the other one with grilled chicken. Everything was super fresh and tasty. The portion was also big, so we were full afterwards, so you really get something for the price (which is also very fair and not expensive). We also took two fresh juices which were super tasty. We sat next to the small river which flows right next to the restaurant. We looked right into the green and even saw some tropical animals!

Can definitely recommend!

One helpful information. We navigated with "Waze" but the app tells you to go left one road to early. Just keep on going for 10 meters straight where you can see a big sign which leads you to...

Soda Ranchito Doña Maria is a place to really appreciate the simpler, finer things. If you came to Costa Rica hoping to taste the local fare...this is it.

Tucked just off the main road, this soda serves food that locals crave and travelers talk about. From the first bite, you’ll know this is the flavor of Costa Rica.

But what really sets this place apart is Doña Maria herself. The service is warm and genuine.

Sit back. Let the breeze roll in. Sip something fresh and fruity. And soak up the atmosphere including a great little river that goes by it.

Skip the tourist traps. Make the detour. Soda Ranchito Doña Maria is the kind of place that makes your...

The food was fine and service was friendly. We tried the chicken with devil sauce and side salad, Alfredo pasta, two chicken empanadas, fried plantains with beans and cheese, and sweet plantains. The beans on the menu didn’t say with cheese, which was totally fine for me but fyi for anyone with lactose intolerance. The Alfredo pasta didn’t have a description and was loaded with slices of ham and mushrooms. My son picked it all out. We drank a pineapple smoothie, strawberry milkshake, coke and cafe con leche. Service was friendly and items were brought out staggered but it wasn’t...