Restaurante Donde Alex
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A casual open-air spot a couple of blocks off the main strip where the value stops people mid-walk: some of the biggest shrimp you'll see, tender beef tenderloin and filet, all at prices that feel almost too low for the plate. Waiter Jairo gets named again and again for quick, kind service, and tables often get tortilla chips and beans on the house. A local favorite near the beach.
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Beach Trail, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
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We almost passed this place but a guy came outside and started talking to us. We looked at the menu that was hanging on the outside of the restaurant and they had so many things to choose from plus the prices were super reasonable so we decided to eat here. It’s kind of like an outdoor restaurant with a roof, open to the outside. Super cute, a light on every table, quaint atmosphere and music was playing, very casual. We ordered 3 dinners, nachos with chicken and beef, chicken in mushroom sauce with rice and steamed vegetables and beef tenderloin with 3 jumbo shrimp, roasted mini potatoes, white rice, steamed vegetables, platano maduros with a side of chimichurri sauce. All 3 dinners were excellent! The shrimp were the biggest we’ve ever ordered and we got 2 beef filets with the dinner, each were a very good portion and so tender and full of flavor. We ordered an iced coffee with almond milk after and a cup of coffee. The iced coffee was delicious, almost like a shake but still tasted like coffee and the cup of coffee was really good and strong, not watered down. I highly recommend giving this place a try. It’s just a couple blocks off the main strip and from Manuel Antonio Beach. All of our waiters were very kind, quick and respectful, great service. Jairo was our main waiter and was fantastic! I give this quaint little restaurant 10 stars!
Restaurante Donde Alex Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Eleoni. We are very sorry that your experience with the pricing information wasn't ideal. To ensure transparency with all our customers, we include a note stating that prices do not include tax in several sections of our menu. As you can see in the attached images, this information is visible on the cover and inside pages of all our menus and menu outside We take great pride in the quality of our food and the service we provide. We strive every day to use fresh ingredients and prepare dishes with the authentic flavor that characterizes us. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve. We hope to offer you an even better experience if you decide to visit us again. We would be delighted to serve you personally. Sincerely, The Donde Alex Restaurant Team
What a delicious meal we had here. The best we had in 4 days in this area. Jairo was a great waiter . Place is real cozy and friendly The prices are unbelievable . Can’t say enough about this place
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