El Ranchito Santaneño — Restaurant in Piedades

I’ve eaten at over 100 restaurants in Costa Rica and this is a top-3, for me. Magical and prepared with love and unbeatable quality. It’s in the southwest corner of San Jose near Santa Ana and is worth the drive, if you’re near San Jose. Daniela is the head chef and she cooks with passion and care. From the presentation to the service, I was immediately impressed. I LOVED the ambiance, in a century-home with beautiful nooks and local art, hung on the walls. And the FOOD!! Stop it! I want to eat every meal of my stay, at Daniela’s...

Great vibes , great food ,and amazing service ! Chef personally came and introduced her self to the table and checked on us as well as the waiter during our meal. We even saw some dishes online that weren’t on the menu at the time and she accommodated my friends and I without even a second thought . One of the best finds in Costa Rica . Thank you guys and Until next time !...

This is a nice find for a culinary experience. Sort of a laid back, eclectic atmosphere, so don't be in a hurry. Staff is very friendly, accommodating, capable and polite. Your food is prepared from scratch with attention to your preferences. Have experienced most enjoyable meals here and will return. A unique experience, btw...