Fodor's Expert Review La Choza de Laurel
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Arenal and La Fortuna
Costa Rican
The aroma of rotisserie chicken, porterhouse steak, and fresh fish bathed in garlic attracts passersby to this open-air restaurant a short walk from the center of town. Wooden picnic tables and a cigar shop storefront replicate an old Costa Rican village, adding a cultural touch to your meal. The menu is overwhelmingly large—as are portions—ranging from pastas and burgers to soups and salads.
Quick Facts
400 meters (1,312 feet) northwest of church
La Fortuna,
Alajuela
21007,
Costa Rica
2479–7063
Known For:
- Banana splits served in a pineapple
- Choza plate with chicken
- Black bean soup with homemade tortillas