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El Sano Banano Restaurant

Across from the Park | Next to the Supermarket, Montezuma, Costa Rica
1-415-692-5294
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Ranked #7 of 22 restaurants in Montezuma
Price range: 4 AUD - 15 AUD
Cuisines: Vegetarian, International, Café, Organic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were impressed with the location and food at this resort. They show movies in the restaurant once a week which I thought was a great idea. I didn't get to see any of the hotel rooms but the restaurant was clean and had a good variety of foods.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

One of our favorite places in Montezuma, for its uniqueness. The menu is more extensive than most places in Zuma, and it's always fresh and they pride themselves in using local, fresh products that are healthy and delicious. It's also unique in that the service is quicker than most places there, and also very attentive. There are TV's that you... More

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Aachen
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7 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The food is very good, the staff very organized. I liked the spiritual banners and motivational inscriptions on the walls. You can also sit outside - either facing the street and watching the colorful people, or in the backyard (very romantic with candlelight)...

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Philadelphia, PA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This became out "go to" spot for breakfast and dinner. Service was great with very friendly staff, one of whom we had met on the boat and was very helpful during our stay. The food was very good as were the drink selections. It's a bit more touristy than other places in the town, but that meant a nice mix... More

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See 2 more reviews by PatD229 for Montezuma
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

El Sano Banano is a key place in Montezuma. Located near the central park and near everything, you will find refuge of shade, good food and drinks, prompt service, relaxed lounge area, movie nights with first run movies, and a short cut to local transportation.

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See 6 more reviews by LyndaC-Traveling for Montezuma
tambor
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4 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

It has a varied menu with good choices.They have salads,sushi,very good seafood.Outdoor seating both in front and the back patio.On the weekends they show movies inside.Good place to poeple watch which is part of the fun of Montezuma.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I've been in CR for a month and this was the first time I had both excellent food and excellent service (with English as well!). They have movies every night as an added bonus, good ones.

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

lots on the menu to choose from. We went for dinner and had a Costa Rican rice and chicken dish and fish. The seasonings were delicious! The fish a bit over cooked but I found that at most of the restaurants in Montezuma. The atmosphere in the back area was great not so crowded and breezy. Staff was friendly and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

The food was always great and we could watch a great movie every night. Staff were always very nice and listening to our needs.

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Connecticut
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We had a very nice meal at El Sanso Banano. We sat outside amidst the trees and dimly lit back "yard" of the restaurant. We all ordered casadas and had an appetizer of fried plantains. The casadas here were substantially more than you'd pay at one of the Sodas nearby, however, the service was exceptionally friendly and still, for dinner... More

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