Mr. Pelicano

Rating

4.5

500 reviews · Google

Samara Spanish

About

In the heart of Samara, Mr. Pelicano is best known for its ceviche and fresh tuna: the seared tuna in tempura, tuna tartare and tuna tacos all draw raves, plus a mahi-mahi coconut curry and a shrimp bowl over warm coconut rice. There's local craft beer, a rooftop with live music, and service travelers call fast and attentive.

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Amenities

Takeout

Dine-in

Reservations

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Beer

Wine

Cocktails

Coffee

Dessert

Vegetarian options

Outdoor seating

Live music

Good for kids

Good for groups

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible

Parking

Location

Guanacaste Province, Sámara, Costa Rica

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Recent reviews

Elisa Marie Florezgoogle★★★★★

The service in the people were amazing. I’ve never met nicer people than I have here in Samra! I had the tuna that was in a seared fashion within a tempura wrap. Interesting and delicious. Super fresh and amazing. They did not have wasabi, which I think you always need to have. They had a great menu. Looks like they have great cocktails. It was super wonderful. Easy and easy out. Everything was great.

Dec 2025

Jen Leesgoogle★★★★★

Food was amazing, service was amazing, drinks were amazing. Fish tacos awesome. Mahi-mahi coconut curry unbelievably delicious. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Feb 2026

Heather Coolidgegoogle★★★★★

Came here for my last email as I couldn't decide where to go, I wanted something familiar that I could count on, and the pics looked good. I was very impressed with the menu and with both dishes that I had ordered. Menu choices were fantastic, service and ambiance were as well. I had walked past many times but wasn't quite sure, but can highly recommend. I had the tuna tartare and the shrimp bowl, which was full of warm coconut rice underneath, both were great.

Aug 2025