Pablito's — Restaurant in Sámara

Pablitos is a typical Tico soda except that it is in a campground on one of the best beaches in Costa Rica.

I have always felt Pablitos is one of the most authentic experiences and meals I've had visiting the country. Now that I live here more often, I still make Pablitos a weekly lunch on the beach.

While the whole fish (pargo) is great, the ribs are my favorite. So juicy and bursting with flavor. Don't be sad the salad comes without dressing, just squeeze your limon on it and ask for the salsa. It will show up in a slightly concerning reused plastic bottle but have no fear, it is amazing and I've survived it for years now, without incident.

After lunch, walk it off with a leisurely stroll down...

Don't eat here! This place is OK if you want to just stop for a beer, but please don't eat here. The ceviche was the worst I've ever had. I think it had being sitting around for a few days. My wife's fried fish was almost raw, and it was mushy. The "free" soup was chicken...

Soup's been good for over a decade, beer never changes. I appreciate this place and have been happy to enjoy their food several on many occasions. One of the great long running...