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Places to Eat Arenal
El Novillo Restaurant, Arenal, La Fortuna

This Costa Rican restaurant is nothing fancy. It's located just outside La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica's Northern Zone. In fact, it's just some lawn furniture, tables and chairs set on a concrete slab underneath a high, open zinc roof. Still, it has garnered a well-deserved reputation as the best steakhouse in the Arenal, La Fortuna area.

The steaks are big and tender and well prepared. The chicken and fish dishes are huge as well and also nicely done. These Costa Rican meals come with garlic bread, fries, and some slaw. If you want a real local treat, order some fried yuca as a side. If the night is clear, you can get a good view of any volcanic activity from the parking lot here.

Location: On the road to Tabacon, 10km (6 miles) outside of La Fortuna
Phone: 506-2460-6433
Dishes: Main courses $5-$9
Cuisine: Steakhouse, Costa Rican
Open: Daily 10am-midnight
Credit Cards: Not Accepted