Soda Tala #1

If you want authentic, delicious food at a great price, this is the place. The portions are generous and everything tasted like a home-cooked meal. The service was friendly and welcoming. It’s a perfect spot for a satisfying and affordable lunch. Highly recommended

Very delicious and authentic food among locals. Busy and noisy place but that actually is the pura vida! Nice beverages! Were integrated among the locals very nicely despite we do neither speak or understand proper Spanish. Gracias for the experience and help!

Showed up for a late lunch to dodge the crowds, and wow, worth it. Service here is no-frills — you won’t get showered with compliments, but you will get food so good you’ll forget your own name. The place has a great local vibe, and if you take just one piece of advice: order the ox tongue.

Great little Soda. I read about in a Costa Rican guide book and it was highly recommended and for a righteous reason. We walked by it a couple of times and there was also a waiting line in comparison to some of the other nearby Sodas. One of the waitresses got us a seat (limited seating). The food was worth the wait and I believe there is local history with this Soda. We’d eat there again.

Delicious typical Cost Rican food at an unbeatable price. The pork chop and natural juices were especially good. It’s in the bustling Mercado Central and very popular, so be ready to eat fast—this is not a place for a leisurely lunch.

Excellent typical soda style restaurant. It’s hidden in the market, not easy to find. But worth the hunt. Seating is first come first serve, and you share benches whatever is available. Food is locally sourced and a must try.

Our first meal in Costa Rica and we will never forget our early breakfast here. Local food, we had rice and beans with cheese or pork and fruit juice and coffee for 4500 colones. It was a delicious experience. We were made very welcome.

ATTENTION: cash only. Food Quality: amazing place to have some local style food. For the kind of establishment it is what you would expect and even more. Portions: very good portions especially for such a good price. Drinks: bot many options, but you have to try the local juice they will offer. Price: $ very very good price. Especially when everything else is so expensive. Service: super friendly woman took our order and accommodated us. She helped us through the order and even introduced us to some of the local produce. Atmosphere: cozy little place in the middle of the market. Dont expect much space or comfort, but it is a place to have a good meal and continue your day. Highlights: local food and price. Payment Method: cash only