Soda Los Gemelos - Mercado Central
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A small stand tucked inside the Mercado Central, and often packed, which is a good sign. The gallo pinto con carne draws praise for tender beef and flavorful rice, and the mondongo arrives on a banana leaf. Large portions, fair prices, and cas juice to wash it down, served by ladies regulars call the friendliest around.
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WWM9+X69, Av. 16, San José, Paso De La Vaca, Costa Rica
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The tastiest meal I’ve had in some time, served by the friendliest ladies
[Visited] Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (evening) [Order/Price (tax included)] ・Gallo pinto con carne / 2,200 CRC (tax included) ・Cas juice / 300 CRC (tax included) [Number of people] 2 [Review] ・The Gallo Pinto's rice is delicious, and the beef is tender. ・The Cas juice seems to be a bit more refreshing than other places.
We were looking for a place to eat in the central market, and this place was packed, which was a good sign since it wasn't lunchtime. They have combo meals with various dishes; I ordered a cas water for my baby, which was delicious. I ordered mondongo, which is a bit more expensive, but it was tasty. I liked that they served it on a banana leaf.
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