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Playa Octoal
Carrillo - Guanacaste

Playa Octoal serves satisfying food with friendly, professional service in a peaceful open-air setting right on the beach. Outdoor seating under a large mango tree offers ample spaced tables and a relaxed spot to enjoy the sunset.

  • Dinner
  • Parking
Restaurant El Paso del Vaquero
Carrillo - Guanacaste
+506 2651 2145Directions

Restaurant El Paso del Vaquero serves simple, flavorful Costa Rican fare — arroz con pollo and arroz con camarones plus snacks like patacones and tacos — in a relaxed, chill atmosphere. Service is often friendly and attentive, though experiences can vary and guests should be aware of occasional payment or ordering hiccups.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Hacienda Blu Beach Lounge & Grill
Carrillo - Guanacaste

Hacienda Blu serves fresh seafood — ceviche and snapper are frequent highlights — alongside Asian-fusion and Caribbean-inspired dishes, plus notable churros for dessert. The beachside lounge offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with water views best before sunset. Service is attentive and warm, though popular items can occasionally run out.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Matiss
Carrillo - Guanacaste

Matiss serves coastal dishes such as fish tacos, a Cuban sandwich, shrimp agua chile and hearty burgers, with cocktails and smoothies often ordered. The resort-style setting offers poolside cabanas, sand at the feet and water views, and service is friendly though can be slow at times.

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Takeaway
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Vegetarian options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Malu
Carrillo - Guanacaste

Malu serves a mix of creative dishes, with lobster ravioli and eggplant lasagna often highlighted while paella and some small plates receive mixed reactions. The restaurant pairs a romantic indoor-outdoor, poolside ambiance with stylish decor, though service quality can fluctuate between attentive and slow.

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Vegetarian options
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
Soluna Beach Bistro
Carrillo - Guanacaste

Soluna Beach Bistro serves grilled seafood and meats such as mahi mahi, surf-and-turf, lobster and ceviche alongside popular burgers, arroz con pollo and lively cocktails like mango lemonade. The atmosphere centers on beachside, pool-adjacent sunset views and relaxed dining, with friendly, attentive staff, though service can slow during busy holidays.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Bar
  • Coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Live music
  • Accepts reservations
  • Parking
  • Kid friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • LGBTQ+ friendly