El Novillo Alegre Jacó

After leaving the beach, my friend and I stumbled upon this spot and decided to finally have some fish during our stay — and honestly, it turned out to be one of our best choices. We started with the fried calamari appetizer, which came in larger chunks than usual but was crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. The sauces and lime on the side tied it all together perfectly. For drinks, I went with a Flor de Caña served as a double on ice alongside a small pitcher of Coke — I liked the touch of being able to mix it to your liking. It hit just right. The main dish was the star: a whole fried fish with a perfectly seasoned, crispy exterior and tender meat inside. I enjoyed it so much that I devoured it down to the bones. The green rice, sautéed vegetables, and seafood sauce on the side complemented everything nicely. Just know that if you sit closer to the beach, you’ll likely get interrupted by vendors passing by, so sitting a bit further inside might make for a more relaxed experience. Overall, great food, good vibes, and a solid seaside spot worth checking out.

We choose lobster, which was good, and NY steak, which we rate at 7/10. Extra You get side dishes (no photos attached). Very professional service. Location near the beach, but not at the beach, views are covered by new constraction near by. Prices are 25% higher then some pictures I found in reviews before, I dont know if its for high season in premanently higher.

We have been visiting Jaco for a week. This was hands-down our favorite meal of our vacation. What made it even more special was the outstanding service. Anderson was an absolute gem. I highly recommend the lobster tail. For dessert be sure to get the homemade ice cream!!