Amor de Mamá

Rating

4.5

66 reviews · Google

Samara Spanish

About

Home-style Tico cooking in Samara that regulars say feels like eating at mama's. The standouts travelers name: the surprising Tico Tacos, little hard-shell beef tacos under a pile of cabbage, and some of the best patacones they had in Costa Rica. Add ceviche, chifrijo and a fish fillet with vegetables, all fresh, authentic and easy on the wallet.

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Amenities

Takeout

Dine-in

Reservations

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

Dinner

Beer

Wine

Cocktails

Coffee

Dessert

Vegetarian options

Good for kids

Good for groups

Dog-friendly

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible

Location

Cruce de Sámara-Guanacaste-frente a la parada de buses a Nicoya y a Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica

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Recent reviews

Heather Coolidgegoogle★★★★★

Ordered the Tico Tacos and was very surprised when it came as not what I had in mind at all. But have to say this dish was probably the best one I had in Samara. I didn't get a chance to go back but wished I had. There were 3 little hard shell beef tacos under the cabbage and not sure why or how but the taste was amazing! Highly recommend this place.

Aug 2025

Katrina Martingoogle★★★★★

Delicious local food! Went three times on my trip.

Feb 2026

K. T.google★★★★★

Definitely one of the best restaurant we ate at in Costa Rica: authentic, tasty, fresh and inexpensive for the amazing food! We ordered ceviche, chifrijo, gallos with beef, patacones and everything was delicious! If you’re in the area, don’t miss it!

Mar 2025