Maxi by Ricky

Caribbean restaurant · Santa Ana

Maxi by Ricky

Caribbean restaurant · Santa Ana

C. San Rafael, San José, Santa Ana, Urb. Madre Selva, Costa Rica

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Rondón, ceviche, rice & beans, Caribbean vibe

C. San Rafael, San José, Santa Ana, Urb. Madre Selva, Costa Rica Get directions

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"People come to Ricky Barthley’s shady, homey restaurant, located in the Santa Ana neighborhood, to watch sports and to order the rondon, a coconut-milk stew found all over the Caribbean, here consisting of fish or mixed seafood, cassava, taro, yams, plantains, and chile panameño. There’s lots of other delicious afro-Costa Rican and Caribbean seafood too, like Barthley’s chunky Costa Rican ceviche, shrimp fried rice with patacones, and mariscada stew with lobster, fish, and shrimp served with gallo pinto." - Bill Esparza

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Kelly

Google

I enjoyed my meal, however, I have had better Jamaican food. The sauce was too strong in my meat and meat a bit dried out. I am thinking the meat was stewing too long and the flavor intensified? The rice and peas had a nice coconut flavor. Good tamarind drink and nice salad. Tasty free appetizer came after my meal was served. Service was super friendly and a great vibe with great music.

M&S B&D

Google

Very nice people and specially the owner. Unfortunately the food is cooked without salt or pepper so although the pictures and the food looks good. It had no taste. And the octopus was very very very tough. It was like mashing rubber. Such a shame. Hopefully we just had a bad chef that day and your experience will be better than ours.

Jana Rogers

Google

Delicious food. Amazing service.

Manuel Gonzalez

Google

Wow, what a delicious food! We tried many options on the menu and the taste of all of them were delicious 😋. Ricky is a wonderful and easygoing person and normally he is there to wave 👋 his customers and checking that everything is perfect. One of my must-to go places in Costa Rica

Name First

Google

I just had a delivery from here. The chicken was very tender and delicious. The rice tasted like leftovers after 3 days. Not good. The carrot salad was ok. Plantains just ok... Didn't get to go in person.

Law Mak

Google

Very nice restaurant. I think the rondon (rundown) soup here was better than the ones I had on the Caribbean coast. The food was excellent here. Love the outdoor space and firepits they had. Highly recommend this place. One of better restaurants in all of San Jose. Slightly away from downtown so it's a bit of a drive or expensive taxi ride down but it is worth it.

ghylianne colas

Google

I just left Maxi By Ricky, and I had to leave a review right away—the food was absolutely delicious! Every bite was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a satisfying and memorable meal!

C L

Google

The vibe is amazing! The staff is kind and very welcoming and the food! Wow! The food was delicious❤️