I wanted to love this place. The service and sangira were top notch. Unfortunately the food was below average. Worst paella I have ever had. Makes me sad to say that as this was the best service we had in Costa Rica. More

This little out-of-the-way restaurant, some 2 km from Santa Elena is DEFINITELY well worth the effort to get there! The restaurant is run and operated by a couple from Spain (she's from Barcelona, he's (the cook!) from Ibiza) and offers typical Spanish fare, including a fantastic seafood paella (with lots of shrimp, small crabs, mussels, clams, a variety of fish,... More

Sabor Espanol is a little bit of Spain in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. Great spanish food and friendly owners make it a very enjoyable experience. (and by the way if you are a Barcelona FC supporter, every match is shown live...) More

We tried pretty much every place in the area and this one stands out... More

We ate there during our stay in Monteverde in February 2012. Keeping in mind that Monteverde is not the gastronomical capital of the world (understatement) we ate a good meal there, that rates far above the regions average. Prices are reasonable, and the hospitality of the owners (he the cook and she the host) hard to beat. Worth the small... More

They started with a sample of their sangria- and we had to get more. I had the lomito which was good, but my dad ordered the curried chicken with anise- an odd, but totally worthwhile option. The gazpaucho soup was made fresh and was really delicious too. More

Very unassuming place out in the country, but one of our best CR dining experiences..... These folks are just such professionals and so hospitable... it felt like a neighborhood restaurant. The seafood and Sicilian red wine were wonderful More

The folks are from Spain and it really shows in their food preparation and decor. We shared a paella dish that was very good and picture perfect. We have the pictures-and memories-to prove it. More

Cool restaurant out of Santa Elena, need a car absolutely. Good menu, prices high and wine extremely expensive. Great athmosphere, cool music. The owners are extremely nice, speaks spanish/french/english and they really care about you're well being. The restaurant is one huge room, so if it ever gets crowded, I would'nt recommand it for a romantic evening. I'll go back... More