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"In San José Chicharronera Don Yayo is recommended for chifrijo, a bar-food style bowl combining rice, beans, fried pork, a pico-like salsa, tortilla chips, and avocado—best finished with Salsa Lizano." - Nina Kokotas Hahn
Known for chicharrones, chifrijo, and flavorful Sopa Azteca
3, Alajuela Province, Angeles, Los Ángeles, Costa Rica Get directions
₡5,000–10,000
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