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Sancho's

50 meters from the soccer field in Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
506-777-0340
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Cuisines: Mexican
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Finally, authentic Mexican food in Costa Rica. Everything on the menu is made fresh daily. Open for lunch and dinner. You can also take it 'to go' or have it delivered, rain, or shine. In our new location, just down the street, we can now accomodate larger parties and more diners. Come enjoy the patio seating and fast friendly service.
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I was in Costa Rica 8 nights. This is the only restaurant I eat at two nights in a row. Amazing food, delicious re-fried beans.

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tahoe
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

What can I say? Yum! Authentic Mexican food in the heart of Costa Rica at a great price. You won't be disappointed!

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See 2 more reviews by 11thchild for Manuel Antonio National Park
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

If you are visiting Manuel Antonio, do not miss this place. The fish tacos are delicious. The owner is friendly and the service was great. The portion are big and the prices are very reasonable. We were there for a late lunch. Prior to my first bite, I thought I should have split the fish taco platter with my husband... More

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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8 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Love this little place. Excellent food and friendly service. Have been several times and you cannot find a better value. The fish tacos are amazing!

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See 6 more reviews by Lynn C for Manuel Antonio National Park
Lilburn, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Great Chips and Guacamole! Wife and I both loved the Fish Tacos. On a luxurious week in Costa Rico, this was the only restaurant we went to twice...... Service was very friendly to Americans!!!

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Ithaca, New York
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

Eat at Sancho's and fall in love! It is always fresh, fresh, fresh. And made from scratch. It is REAL FOOD!

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See 2 more reviews by KathleenShermanMorro for Manuel Antonio National Park
Miami, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This place has large portions and very fresh food. The fish (mahi mahi) tacos were the best I have ever had. We enjoyed it so much that we took take out for the rest of our party at the house. We ended up having leftovers the next day. The place does not have many tables (4 or 5) and is... More

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Bristol
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

If you want a quick, cheap meal then try Sancho's for fish taco. You sit by a busy road and eat this tasty food. Fine dining it isn't .... but this is a satisfting snack.

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See 4 more reviews by Kevin W for Manuel Antonio National Park
Westfield, New Jersey
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50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Took a walk uphill from the Si Como No Resort and popped in for a lunch of fish, chicken and pork tacos and a plate of chips and guacamole. Huge portions, tasty food, and some of the best guacamole we've ever had. Kind of odd to walk into a Mexican-style restaurant in Costa Rica and be greeted by some Californian... More

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Harvard, Massachusetts
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35 restaurant reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Our lunches were very big -- unless you're famished, two people might consider splitting one meal -- and were better-than-solid versions of Mexican standards. Surprisingly good ethnic cuisine considering that Costa Rica doesn't usually do dishes from other cultures well.

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