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El Coco

Main Street, Dominical, Costa Rica
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Ranked #19 of 28 restaurants in Dominical
Cuisines: Costa Rican, Central American
Most recent review
- 9 May 2013
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Good food with attentive staff & management. Alot of locals visit for lunch and dinner. Sometimes very busy with locals & tourist other times not so much. Large enough to accommodate big tables and located steps from the beach. Ask about entertainment as those nights tend to be busier with alot drinks being poured. Fun, easy going kind of place.

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Orlando, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We were recommended to eat here after talking with some of the locas about where to get typical Costa Rican food... so happy we came here! We visited in December 2012 and our very last night we came here. There weren't many people, we walked right in, sat down and our order was taken. There were some crazy flashing lights... More

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Saskatchewan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Read about the El Coco, wasn't sure about the comments as "cheap joint", but was pleasantly surprised. Better description would be "inexpensive, and really sincere." I honestly think these guys just love doing this and see no reason to charge an arm and a leg about it. Was here two days ago for "a" beer, walked in again today and... More

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Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We had dinner here with my family of 4. Great spot close to the beach, no windows so no problem with smoking people. Extended menu and dead cheap prices on food and drinks. As I wouldn't test too hard freshness of food here, we all had the typical casado, which was cheap and great!!!! Really enjoyed this place as it... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Don't order the ceviche.... We were sick for two days, one bathroom... The service was friendly and the setting was pretty but the food poisoning brings my rating down.

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San Diego, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

clean place, nice ocean view and certainly feels authentic. Food is decent, but they did have the best arroz con pollo I've had in Dominical and I think I've tried them all.

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Sarasota, Florida
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

Food was awesome, view spectacular and the iguana coming out of the tree was an added attraction! Food for the whole family!

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Dallas, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012

We love to eat here after a day at the beach. Good food, and batidos (smoothies). Good service and good prices!

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Canada
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74 reviews 74 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I've been to Dominical several times and always returned to El Coco. The food is great here, basic Costa Rican, similar to what you'd get anywhere else, but you always get a big portion, and the prices are more than reasonable. They're the best in town. The breakfast here is particularly good. Also the arroz con mariscos is quite tasty.... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Food was good - service was good - portions size good - agood place to check out

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