My favorite Costa Rican foods

Costa Rica is not well known for it’s culinary specialties. However, they have some fantastic items that you just won’t want to miss.

Gallo Pinto- a staple in the Costa Rican diet. Usually served for breakfast, but is eaten any time you feel like it.  White rice, black beans, finely chopped veggies and some spices. Then top with a few eggs, some fried cheese and serve with a tortilla and cup of coffee. That’s a typical breakfast (desayuno tipico). I like sausage or bacon with mine, and prefer fried eggs rather than scrambled. The choice is yours- it’s fantastic anyway you prepare it. Oh yeah, don’t foget to pour a little “Lizano” salsa  (salsa Inglesa) on top. You’ll want to bring a bottle or two of Lizano salsa home with you.

Gallo Pinto is chicken and rice, with the same kind of mixed veggies and special spices. Wow, this is really something you can eat anytime. I keep it in the freezer bewteen trips and take it out to microwave for a minute and it’s good-to-go. Pretty much every restaurant will have this. Or you can exchange the chicken (pollo) with just about any other meat or seafood. Again, top it with Lizano for a great flavor.