I usually like this place, despite the mediocre food. However, the “pregnant” bartender tonight overcharged me by nearly a quarter of the usual price for 2 beers (3000 colones is usual). I had planned on leaving an extra tip, which would have been more than she stole. Avoid her at all costs, she overcharges and gifts herself the difference— despite tip already being included. I would have eaten dinner here (as I have many times prior) but do not appreciate being swindled by locals who— ironically depend on tourism to survive. I found the rest of the staff to be...
Read moreCeviche had plenty of fillers (tomatoes, large salad leaf). Paying for a beer with dollars (2000 colones) gave me a rather bad exchange rate (got back 7700, ie about 500 short). And then they added ~1000 colones to the price for the ceviche (which was 5400), saying it was "normal" service fee (even if, that should have been 10%, not 20%). Felt dishonest. I had better experiences in even in Tamarindo. Will not...
Read moreTwo beers and a water = $20. Much higher than in the past. Those are Hawaii prices.
Edit: I am not sure how to respond to the owners comment but I will add that the post was submitted while I was sitting in the restaurant so they may be able to track down the receipt. We had two of the local brews. One of each that were very good and a bottled water. The bill was over $20 and...
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