Top 4 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Provincia de Guanacaste

Fresia Rojas

Delicious, even though the options are gluten-free, everything is delicious! And for Father's Day, they have a special box of sweets.

Parker Tillson

Claudia was very attentive and considerate of my gluten allergy! She was great!

Sarah Mandel

Stopped in for a late lunch (kitchen closes at 2 pm on Sundays) and the team squeezed our order in. Extremely gluten free friendly and the food was amazing. I got the Tuna tartar and a passion fruit mango smoothie and I’ll be going back tomorrow.

Bernd Pfennig

We've been here twice now for breakfast. The dishes were delicious. The food is freshly prepared. The coffee is very good. They also have a large selection of gluten-free options. We sat outside because the air conditioning was on and it was quite cold. The price/performance ratio is very good. I can only recommend it.

soynereaa

Delicious dishes, with many gluten-free options.

Annelise Freund

Great place for gluten free and celiacs, had some eggs and a smoothie as well as a maple latte. Fun atmosphere

Tracy Arnett

Excellent food and location. I have celiac and was able to eat the fish and shrimp tacos and they were amazing! Staff was super knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

Laura Cuadra

An excellent experience. Delicious pizza with high-quality ingredients. Very attentive and friendly service. We tried the El Sapo pizza, a focaccia, and two glasses of wine, and everything was excellent. Gluten-free options are available.

nina vita

I have been to Pico several times, the atmosphere is very nice, the guys are very friendly but the food always takes a long time to come out of the kitchen. They brought us the coffee and when the food arrived we had already finished the coffee for 5 minutes, when really I would have liked to have it with my breakfast. Last time I ordered some gluten free pancakes and it was the poorest dish I ate...it had 4 slices of strawberries and not even half a spoonful of chantilly. It's not a cheap place so they could take more care of what they put on the plate from my point of view. I have been a chef for 20 years and I pay attention to these things.

Paige

Great food and service. Filet mignon was mouth watering! Great gluten free/dairy free options. Great atmosphere

Kyle Gillett

This was one of the very best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. The mango lassi was delicious, as was the vindaloo and the butter chicken. I have celiac so must eat gluten-free and they were very accommodating with clear markings on their menu regarding what is Gluten-free. Our waiter, Vikas was very helpful and provided excellent service!

Jessica Butcher

Iris Fawcett

Live music playing on a Saturday night. Fun vibe- lots of people. Only downside is no gluten free options for celiacs.

Seth M

Excellent service and great food as well. A very nice place to spend and evening, would highly recommend. Decent number of marked gluten free options as well

Iris Fawcett

Great atmosphere, and incredible food. I have celiac and there were gluten free options and gf soy sauce. Mao was our server and he was great!

Eva Olson

They have gluten free beer! It was very exciting for my husband, but we waited almost an hour for our food. The Hawaiian pizza was good and the chicken sandwich.

Megan Stang

Food amazing, atmosphere for sunset beautiful. Nailed gluten free. The server Vale is an 11/10. Took care of our kids and even took photos. Would come back just for her :)

Hannah Kearney

We came here for a birthday dinner with 10 people. The staff was awesome and really helpful in every way. Most of the menu is gluten free or can be gluten free. Also they label vegan options. Our waiter, Macarena was super lovely!

Grace A

Large two level restaurant right off the main road in Potrero that is frequented by tourists. Ceviche and ahi tuna salad were both good. They had a nice local beer selection including a gluten free beer. Our waiter was very friendly and spoke good English.

Lara Ruppell

Can’t imagine there being better seafood in a better atmosphere anywhere else. The outdoor setting surrounded by a pool was such great ambience. The sever was so incredibly friendly and had superb knowledge of the menu and seafood sources. It felt like the chef curated the meal completely for us. We went with all of the chef’s recommendations and they were even able to make everything completely gluten free. We were gifted the pumpkin soup with the seafood broth and it was absolutely incredible. We each got the filet meals, one with mahi mahi and the other with the yellowfin tuna seared medium rare. They were such sizeable portions and every item on the plate was cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. I would easily eat there every night and would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the freshest seafood prepared in the most incredible ways!

Dani Oh

Flight delayed 4 hours. I was able to order a grilled gluten free chicken quesadilla

Alexandra Miranda VIndas

Spectacular! They treated us too well! I have celiac disease and they made me a gluten free pasta with truffles that is one of the best dishes I have ever tried. My husband ordered salmon and it was delicious. Super recommended.

Carrie Middleton

Ordered pizza and gluten-free penne pasta to go. Excellent for picky kids.

Lisa Hall

My boyfriend and I both loved coming here! We enjoyed the burritos, tacos and margaritas. They were able to accommodate my gluten free diet and I didn't get sick eating here.

Nancy Eng

Pretty good spot for brunch. My boyfriend loved the coffee, so much so that we bought some for home, Cafe Dota. They have gluten free options, and accommodated my allergiest o dairy, eggs and pineapples. Very friendly service and fresh food. It's a bit pricey, as it's 7000-8000 colones per entree.

TISLAND83

Celebrated my birthday here. We drove by to check it out before. Javier gave me a tour of the restaurant and let me pick a table for dinner. I was asked about any allergies and they we're able to accommodate my celiac and lactose intolerance. The food was great, the best Dorado I've ever had! Javier brought out complimentary sparkling wine after we finished and the kitchen made me a delicious little cake. I haven't gotten to the view yet which is amazing. The whole place is well put together including the bathroom which can be a low point at some Costa Rican restaurants. Thank you Javier

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Kelsey Guanciale

The atmosphere and service are perfect. The food is well-described and they understand celiac (gluten intolerance) and shellfish allergies well. The food was also tasty and reasonably priced for the area. I’d visit again.

Rich Vohra

Barumis is a must-try! The staff was incredibly welcoming and professional. The menu has something for everyone – from delicious waffles and chicken sandwiches to refreshing watermelon basil drinks and Sauvignon Blanc. They even have amazing açaí bowls! As a celiac, my wife was thrilled with her gluten-free and vegan burger, and the kids loved their waffles. My friend and I devoured the chicken burgers – some of the best we've had in Costa Rica! The atmosphere was fantastic, and we had an amazing time. Plus, they offer a wide variety of smoothies, cocktails, sodas, and juices. Highly recommend!

Derrick Graham

Cam Hay

I love everything about this place. Great beer next door, the burritos are awesome along with the spiced yuca fries. My brother had the birria tacos which he loved. My wife is celiac and said the shrimp tacos were amazing, so good for gluten free needs too. Their homemade hot sauce is wonderful.

Or Doni

Good meat, fair prices, were really aware of gluten allergy and the chef knew to tell us what had what in it. No complaints :)

Janice Stoddard

If you are spending any time in Liberia Costa Rica do not miss out a quick meal at this place. Absolutely amazing food and the service is friendly and professional. We stopped here completely by accident and wow, just wow! I had the Mexican salad (I am one of those ‘gluten-free’ folk) and I have never had better. Don’t miss this place.

Melissa Dyer

We had tenderloin with gorgonzola sauce, Caribbean Ceviche, yellow fin tuna with tamarind sauce, and the gluten free chocolate cake terrine. All was c delicious. Steak was tender and well seasoned. The Gorgonzola sauce was well balanced, just right. The tuna melted in our mouths (very high grade), and the tamarind sauce was also well balanced. The ceviche with parrot fish was tender, with just a little kick. The mangos and coconut milk made it just right! And the terrine was perfect, not too sweet, just right. Overall, the food is prepared with serious discipline, so well balanced. The service was fabulous. Randall took care of everything perfectly, and we were fortunate to meet Hazel. What a lovely host. Please try this place. You won’t be disappointed! Side note, when we walked in, there was a couple dining outside who were raving at how good it is just like I am. Money well spent! The chocolate has me rambling…

Roy Haggerty

Came for lunch with my big family group of 12, ages 1 to more than 60, several with special dietary restrictions such as gluten free. Very well prepared Tico food. High quality ingredients. We enjoyed the Casado, chicken fingers, burritos, tacos, salads. We are staying one week in Playa Potrero and will come back. We arrived for lunch with a large family, from babies to 60, some with dietary restrictions such as gluten-free. All the food was prepared very well, with high quality ingredients. It was a typical and well-made meal. We liked the casados, the chicken fingers, the burritos, the tacos, and the salads. We spent a week at Playa Potrero and we will return. Note - there is currently no sign for Soda Marcel - look for the tables and trust the map. Note – there is currently no sign that says “Soda Marcel.” Set the tables and trust him with the map.

Kimberlee Mann

The spicy vodka rigatoni was out of this world delicious. They were able to substitute the rigatoni for a gluten free penne pasta. I was so pleased. We also had someone in our party that is gluten and dairy intolerant and they worked with them to accommodate their allergies as well. I highly recommend Fabra.

John Miller

Take-out: 3 errors prior to trying the food, losing one star each: 1) tried to charge us 10% for service, when we didn’t sit down. They quickly corrected and printed a new receipt. 2) Only gave us two sets of chopsticks for an order of three sushi rolls. 3) Asked for gluten free soy sauce and non-gluten free; they provided both, but didn’t label which one was which.

Emily Braibish

They served me the best latte I have ever had. It was rich and smooth, perfectly balanced. The service was friendly and accommodating. They have gluten-free options as well. I stayed several hours while doing some schoolwork and the atmosphere was great. There were periods of high traffic and service was very fast through the rushes. I will be back!

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Virginia and Clint Snider

Great food, close to airport, reasonable prices. Gluten free easy to find but no specific gluten free menu. I used a celiac card in Spanish to inform the waiter.

Gloria Hensley

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Jessica Rosenkranz

The staff are lovely, I am gluten free and they had plenty of options available and offered to change some menu items around to accommodate. And I hear they have karaoke night on thursdays. I’ll be back!

Gideon Rubin

Great gluten free options. They had two bread choices! Also have great vegetarian menu items. If you want indoor dining or outside this is a great spot.