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USD 5 - USD 25
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International, Latin, Bar, Pub, Central American, Costa Rican
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Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

I came to Bar Amigos twice during a stay in Monteverde, once for dinner and the next night just for drinks. Both nights were good, although very different from one another! The first evening was just for food and there was a large group of...us. Service wasn't the fastest but it was quite busy. Everyone enjoyed their food and the prices were very reasonable. I had the pork rinds chifrijo (a traditional costa rican dish which included fried pork, rice, beans, pico de Gallo and tortilla chips) which was nice - although not the most appetising name! The second time there was a smaller group of us and they had live music and an alternating combination of karaoke and salsa dancing! It was very lively and loud - all of the seats for any people-watching were long taken and a big section of the floor/stage area had been cleared so the options were either dancing/singing or standing with your drinks while trying to hear what the person next to you was shouting into your ear! Although it was fun, it wasn't what I was in the mood for on that particular evening, so I asked at the bar if we could get some drinks to go and took a wander back to where we were staying - you were not allowed outside with glass bottles (unless you were just going for a cigarette) so the barmen put the drinks in plastic cups which was appreciated!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 July 2023 via mobile

This place has good food, reasonable prices and big portions! I would go here again. It’s not a fancy place but it’s a fun vibe!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 March 2023 via mobile

We asked a tico where is the best place to have lunch and he pointed us here! Boy was he right! It’s a little off the main street and doesn’t look very inviting from the outside but it’s bright inside with a fun bar vibe!...The food was some of the best we had in Costa Rica! I don’t know what they do to their chicken nachos but they were the best that we all had ever eaten!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 11 February 2023 via mobile

I read the great reviews for this place and thought it sounded friendly and ideal spot to grab some lunch. However, the waiter completely ignored me, alongside several others sitting nearby. We eventually asked if we needed to order at the bar, and he just...slapped the code on the menu, where you could download the drinks list. I didn't have WiFi, so I had to attract his attention again to ask for the password. I deliberately waited for another waiter to start, who was far more pleasant, before I ordered. The food was nothing special, if I'm honest, and the staff were mainly spending their time chatting to people they knew who had popped in to eat. In all, it was pretty a pretty disappointing experience.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

I went here for a drink, but it took a while before I got a beer at the bar, but that is understandable. The floor was not very atmospheric. It was a touristy place and I did not like it that much. The people were...friendly and there was a DJ, which made it better.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 26 January 2023 via mobile

I wanted to like this place after reading reviews but we were treated so poorly. I had to ask for the check 4 times. The food was delivered cold and no one came back to our table once. We ordered the breaded chicken fillet meal...and the ribeye and two drinks. Both meals were cold and mediocre at best. We never complained. When my son went up and asked for water after his ordered water was never brought and the bartender blatantly ignored him. The same bartender ignored me twice (like I wasn’t human too-super weird) when I asked for the bill in Spanish. I finally found our server and he said he would get it and never returned. So I walked up to the upper bar and told another worker who finally assisted me. I think this is a locals only bar and tourists aren’t really welcome. My humble opinion.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 5 January 2023

Its the only bar in town and they know it. Drinks are typical, service, eh, food? Really good!! really good portion. So far its the tastiest food and the price matches the portions. My only issue here is the service. Even when they aren’t busy...they dont clear off the tables until after you’ve left. Ew. No bueno.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 November 2022 via mobile

Disappointed after reading good reviews on Tripadvisor and Google. They overcharge tourists/foreigners. Came in here for a night drink with my husband and was charged 9,000 colones for a half a shot of maker’s mark and 9,500 colones for a shot of silver patron. Thats...twice what their online menu shows. We were also charged separately for 1/2 a ginger beer used to make my drink and for the mix to make my husbands drink. Came out paying a total of $40.00USD for 2 drinks. Bummer because we would have stuck around for more drinks and came back the next day for lunch since their food looks amazing but decided we didn't want to get scammed again. We tried a few other spots and when we mentioned how much we were charged by Bar Amigos they were shocked. We had better drinks at better and fancier locations for far less. For a full lunch with drinks at the treehouse restaurant we spent $60USD for 4 mixed drinks and 2 entrees. We also tried Bon Appetit a fancier restaurant for dinner with a bottle of champagne and came out paying $98.00USD for the bottle, a mixed drink, appetizer and 2 entrees. Taco Taco Taqueria is also very well priced and also a much nicer restaurant/bar than Bar Amigos. If you decide to give Bar Amigos a chance for a night out, be careful. Maybe the breakfast/lunch/dinner experience is different and may be why they have such high reviews but the night experience is not great.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 20 November 2022 via mobile

Seafood soup made with milk and served with rice. The cup looked small but was finally just appropriate to feed me well. The soup was perfect, condensated, rich of flavours and very hot (not spicy). Enjoyed a lot. Eating in the afternoon and the place...was pretty crowded. Some were eating lunch, some just having social activity with friends and drinks. Cosy atmosphere.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 4 August 2022 via mobile

Went for a late night meal after a long day and we had the pleasure of having Luis as our waiter. Luis was attentive and welcoming to first time patrons of both the venue and Costa Rica! The food was great and the music was...nice too! Unexpectedly large venue from what you see from the outside. The Patacones Amigos dish was phenomenal.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 30 March 2022

Out of everything we ordered, the chicken with mushroom sauce was the only decent thing. The margarita was extremely awful...it even gave me goosebumps for how bad it was. We ordered a chifrijo which was okay. We also ordered a special burger and got a...regular one, so we sent it back and it took a while to get the special one. I think they are still trying to figure out what is special about a frozen patty and some ham on a seeded bun. Service is not very good either. Still waiting for the water we ordered twice and the ketchup...guy seemed offended when we sent the burger back and then asked for the check.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 18 May 2021 via mobile

Drinks, food and music all great. Everything reasonably priced. Great spot for locals and tourists alike. Definitely recommend going!

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 31 March 2021 via mobile

The food is good. The waitress was the worst. Had to wait for 20 minutes for the waitress to come. Dont recommend

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 25 April 2020 via mobile

Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the food was good, with a homemade taste. My husband had a generous portion of pork fried rice. I had a large, delicious bowl of tortilla soup. The local Bavaria beer was very good. We were there...for lunch, and it was quiet. But they have entertainment at night so it’s probably livelier then.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 17 March 2020 via mobile

Don't be put off by the outside. We thought it was a pool hall. Recommend by local. Went in, stage, dance floor, seats with view. Food was fabulous. Drinks great. Not too price.

Date of visit: March 2020
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4