Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill

Best Places to Eat Jamaican-inspired Cuisine on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast

"A longtime local institution celebrated for its ‘ground provision’ dishes—cassava fritters, fried sweet plantains, and other root-vegetable-based plates—plus reggae nights and Caribbean cocktails; operated by Wanda Patterson and family, the kitchen emphasizes survival, identity, and recipes passed down through generations, with house specialties like a journeycake sandwich served with vegetables, refried beans, curry sauce, and pico de gallo." - Kayla Stewart Kayla Stewart Kayla Stewart is an award-winning food and travel journalist. She writes a regular column for The Bittman Project and contributes to The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines