Pikatas Tamarindo

The best food in the area. Hands down. We visited at 3pm for a late lunch. A few tables occupied, but Yayi greeted us immediately. Very welcoming. I needed to stand for awhile so we chose the bar. Ordered a Pepsi and a beer to start. I had no idea what I was in the mood to eat. Yayi was fantastic. Recommended the grill of the house and it was divine. Just divine. I had told her my other half is allergic to shrimp so she chose something without seafood for us. There was the prettiest avocado flower on the top of the mixed grill. Also had grilled pineapple, plantain, ribs, chicken, cheese and a mound of veggies hid under it all. We are big eaters and could only finish half of the plate. Every item on it was so flavorful. My boyfriend asked for hot sauce and was given 3 choices. One was perfectly hot for his taste. If you are near here, you must try it. So, so good.

Who expects a mixed seafood ceviche to be fried? Then waited 30 minutes for it. Why put bacon with octopus without a clear warning? Everything about this place’s approach to food is bizarre, not to mention there’s no flavor in anything. Get ready to grind salt and pepper.

Great ceviche and great staff. Willy made “off menu” drinks for a birthday!