Restaurante El Arado

We enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. We got the chicken tico rice which was very flavorful and some spinach cheese ravioli pasta which was creamy and delicious. Nice ambience with live music and good service.

El Arado in Manuel Antonio is an absolute gem 🌴🔥. We kicked things off with the tuna rolls—fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start. For mains, the garlic jumbo shrimp were rich and perfectly cooked, while the churrasco steak was juicy, bold, and seriously satisfying. Dessert sealed the deal with the volcano cake… pure indulgence. Add in excellent gin & tonics, great wine, the perfect host Rafael and laid-back reggae vibes, and you’ve got a place that feels as good as it tastes. If you’re in Manuel Antonio, El Arado is a must. 🍷🎶🥩

So glad my niece and I found this little hidden gem while taking a walk. The food was excellent! Fresh and flavorful. First visit, my niece had the tuna rolls and I had the “Tico” rice with shrimp. Both delicious. We went back a second time and she had the chicken burger and I had the fresh catch of the day, Mahi Mahi. It was prepared in a garlic sauce and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Sounds simple but it truly reminded me of a meal from an upscale restaurant in the States. I don’t think you could go wrong with anything on their menu. My niece also said the quality of the food here was better than the other restaurants we visited in Quepos, Manuel Antonio. Pura Vida!