Garbanzo
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A Middle Eastern spot in Playa del Coco where the owner, Garo, works the room with real warmth and the shawarma, beef and chicken wraps, gets called the best people have ever had. The hummus and babaganoush come creamy and generous, the falafel and kabob platter satisfy, and portions are big for the price. Regulars say it feels like eating at a friend's house.
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Main Street, Provincia de Guanacaste, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — A Must-Visit in Coco Beach! If you are in Coco Beach, you absolutely need to eat at Garbanzo. This place was an incredible find! From the moment we arrived, the owner Garo was amazing — so engaging, positive, and genuinely friendly. You can really feel the passion and care that goes into this restaurant, and it creates such a welcoming atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. Every bite was bursting with superb flavors and tasted incredibly fresh and authentic. We ordered the beef shawarma wrap, falafel wrap, hummus with pita, and the babaganoush, and everything was absolutely delicious. The hummus and babaganoush were creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced and the shawarmas were the best we have ever eaten. Another highlight was the value. The prices are incredibly affordable, especially considering the generous portion sizes. You definitely get a lot of amazing food for your money. This restaurant is awesome. A 10 out of 10! Highly recommend, and we will absolutely be returning!
One of the most flavorful meals we had in Playa del Coco! We wish we found Garbanzo sooner than our last night in town ☹️ The owner was so friendly and made the brilliant solution to take food to the airport (as vegan food is hard to find)—we were very appreciative and satisfied!
Loved the food. Two huge portions of humus pretty much filled us up before our entrees arrived. All were excellent: chicken shawarma wrap, beef shawarma wrap and a beef kabob platter. Garo was a busy and enthusiastic host.
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